2024年浙江省中考英语二模三模阅读理解之说明文15篇(含解析)

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(2024·浙江温州·二模)①700 years before the Wright brothers began experimenting with human flight, the Chinese had already got its secrets—with kites.
②Kites may have been invented in China as early as 500 B.C.E. While some kites were flown for fun, other kites provided key technologies for daily life. Chinese fishermen used kites to carry their lines far out to sea. Sailors used them to take a measurement of the wind.
③The Chinese craftsmen were very clever! They made their kites from bamboo and silk, and they came in all kinds of cool shapes, like 80-foot-long dragons. These kites showed off ancient China’s great technology. Their wings and tails could even move! As Chinese engineers experimented to make the kites fly even higher, they discovered the science of aerodynamics (空气动力学). They made the wings of their kites work like airfoils (机翼)—the same design used in modern planes.
④And the man-carriers were the most amazing Chinese kites. Ancient Chinese people may have made them a common sight by the 1200s. The kites were much larger than a small airplane. They were made from strong bamboo poles tied together and then covered with silk. During wars, Chinese scouts used man-carrying kites to fly high in the sky and spy on their enemies—similar to modern spy planes.
⑤In the late 1200s, the Italian businessman and explorer Marco Polo was amazed by what he saw in China, and he wrote a detailed description. When he returned to Italy, most people refused to believe him. They could not imagine that a person could fly.
⑥Centuries passed before Europeans learned the secrets—often by flying kites imported from China. In 1804, an English engineer, Sir George Cayley, built the first model airplanes. He used kites to make the wings. About 100 years later, American inventors, including the Wright brothers, also found ideas for their flight experiments by flying kites first.
1.What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A.How people made kites. B.When kites were invented.
C.What kites were used for. D.Where kites were invented.
2.Why are modern planes mentioned in Paragraph 3
A.To describe the popularity of ancient Chinese kites.
B.To get readers to learn about the history of Chinese kites.
C.To show the excellent skills of kite making in ancient China.
D.To tell the differences between modern planes and Chinese kites.
3.Which is the correct order of the following events
a. Sir George Cayley built the first model planes.
b. Ancient Chinese made large man-carrying kites.
c. Marco Polo told Italians about Chinese amazing kites.
d. The Wright brothers did flight experiments by flying kites first.
A.b-c-d-a B.b-c-a-d C.c-d-a-b D.c-b-a-d
4.What’s the structure of the passage
A. B. C. D.
(2024·浙江绍兴·二模)Cheng Yuyan, 25, the founder of the “We Love Strolling (散步) in the Park” interest group on Douban, never expected that the interest group would now have 100,000 members. Park lovers from both home and abroad share their park experiences, post photos taken in parks, and give likes and reviews of parks. Within this group, there is an idea called “20 minutes for parks”. It suggests that spending just 20 minutes in a park each day can help lower stress, no matter how you choose to spend that time.
Huang Bingbing, a Shenzhen-based practitioner (实践者) of this idea, began visiting the small park downstairs from her company office during her weekday lunch breaks over three years ago. “On that piece of grass, I could connect with living plants and animals. It allowed me to get away from the stress of work and refresh my mind,” Huang explained.
Huang believes that parks are private spaces. She considers herself a shy person, and parks serve as the perfect place for her. She often spends time alone in parks, free from worrying about the social communication.
At the same time, parks also work as public spaces. Cheng believes people can further deepen their connection with parks by developing a sense of ownership. She recalls her experiences of visiting parks in Japan. She noticed that park benches (长椅), given away by local people, had their givers’ nameplates. She plans to encourage members of her Douban group to have similar responsibilities. “I hope this group shows more social responsibility. Each of us can become a protecter and contributor (贡献者) to the parks and our city,” she said.
5.Why do more and more people take walks in parks
A.To make friends. B.To take photos.
C.To cut the stress. D.To study plants.
6.Which italic (斜体) word has the same meaning as the underlined word “serve” in Paragragh 3
A.I want to find a job to serve the community.
B.The sofa will serve as a bed for a night or two.
C.The waiter smiled when he served the customers.
D.In America, people serve food on plates, not in bowls.
7.What aspect (方面) of the Japanese parks made Cheng realize the social responsibility
A.The culture of the benches. B.The kinds of the plants.
C.The activities at the parks. D.The number of the parks.
8.Which is the best title for the passage
A.As simple as a walk in parks B.An enjoyable trip to Japan
C.As little as 20 minutes of walking D.A 20-minute break in the office
(2024·浙江·二模)Have you eaten at a fast-food restaurant lately Many restaurants serve much bigger portions of food than they used to serve. A portion is the amount (量) of food that you get when you order. For example, in the 1950s, a portion of French fries was about 60 grams. Today’s portion can be as high as 200 grams or more. In the 1950s, a regular soda was 240 grams. Today, that size soda is more likely to be 700 grams.
Why does it matter if portion sizes are bigger now Isn’t that a good thing for customers Not if you want to eat a healthy diet. Bigger portions have more food in them, and the more food you eat, the more calories (卡路里) your body gets. If you eat a lot of fast food, you may get much more calories than you need, and those calories may not be healthy calories. Here is just one example: A meal with a large burger, fries, and a soda at one major fast-food restaurant has 1,200 calories. That is one-half to three-quarters of the number of calories most kids should eat in one day. That meal has much fat and salt without a lot of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. So, that meal gives you a lot of calories but not much nutrition (营养).
You can enjoy fast food sometimes without overeating. Most restaurant menus tell you the number of calories in each item. Look for a food choice with a lower number of calories. Chances are you will find something you like. When you order fried foods or other high-fat foods, order a small portion. You will still enjoy the taste! Don’t eat too quickly. It takes your brain up to twenty minutes to realize that your stomach is full, so eat your food more slowly to give your brain time to catch up. Then, you will feel satisfied with less food. And remember that fast food is best if you have it as a treat once in a while—not every day.
9.Which of the following did restaurants in the 1950s serve
A.A 200 gram French fries. B.A 60 gram French fries.
C.A 540 gram soda. D.A 700 gram soda.
10.Bigger portions are a problem because ________.
A.they don’t taste good B.they are too expensive
C.they have too many calories D.they have too much nutrition
11.What can you infer from the underlined sentences
A.Brains work very fast to realize the fact. B.Meals should take only twenty minutes.
C.Eating slowly stops you from getting too full. D.Meals should not be longer than twenty minutes.
12.What does the writer advise people to do in the last paragraph
A.To eat fast food wisely. B.To eat fast food quickly.
C.To learn the fat and salt in fast food. D.To order big portions of fast food.
(2024·浙江绍兴·二模)What might two dogs making radio programs look like How about a bicycle race with different sea animals as competitors
With Sora, you may soon be able to find out. The latest AI model can create videos up to a minute long from text prompts (提示词) in seconds. It was built by Open AI, the company behind the popular chatbot Chat GPT. Its CEO Sam Altman announced Sora's creation on February 16.
Sora hasn’t been made available to the public yet. Open AI is asking experts to test it for possible risks. The model is also open to a small group of artists. The company hopes their advice will help make Sora better.
Before Sora, the leading text-to-video AI model was one made by Runway. Its system, Gen-2, came out in March 2023. The videos it produced were short and often scary. So most people were surprised by the high quality of Sora’s videos.
At present, Sora model isn’t perfect, however, as it may not understand cause and effect (因果). “For example, a person might take a bite out of a cookie, but after that, the cookie may not have a bite mark,” Open AI says on its website. Sora may also mistake spatial (空间的) details, like mixing up left and right. In a video on the Open AI website, a man is seen running on a treadmill (跑步机) in the opposite direction. At the same time, some people have other worries. They fear that AI-generated content could be misused. The Global Risks Report 2024 listed AI-generated misinformation as the biggest risk facing the world this year. In response, Open AI said that it's also building tools to let users know if a video was produced by Sora. Whatever the worries, with the development of technology, Sora could go much farther than we think.
13.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A.Open AI. B.Runway. C.Sora. D.Chat GPT.
14.What can we learn about Sora from the passage
A.Sora can create videos without any prompts.
B.Sora and Chat GPT are from different companies.
C.Sora has already been open to the public.
D.Sora can produce high quality videos.
15.What are the disadvantages of Sora
a. Sora may not understand cause and effect.
b. Sora might take a bite out of a cookie.
c. Sora can mistake spatial details.
d. Sora-generated content could be misused.
A.abc. B.acd. C.bcd. D.abd.
16.How might the writer feel about the future of Sora
A.Worried. B.Proud. C.Hopeful. D.Doubtful.
(2024·浙江温州·二模)
Walking on Guanqian Street in Macao, you can see tourists buying gifts in shops down the street. Members of tour groups are taking photos in front of the beautiful wall paintings on each side. Fashionable cafes along the street are crowded with coffee lovers.
To attract (吸引) more tourists and achieve new development of cultural tourism, what special efforts has been the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government making
The Macao SAR government is eyeing its rich historic heritage (遗产) to attract more tourists. It is trying to revive historic areas that few tourists know. “The government has successfully developed several special places for tourists in recent years.” says Cheung Kin-chung, president of China Travel Service (Macao) Lid.
Taking the Lai Chi Vun shipyards as an example, Cheung says, “Shipbuilding was once very important in Macao’s development. Although the industry of building ships has declined (衰退), the old factories offer a chance to show Macao’s history.” Now they have become a living museum. There are exhibitions about the history of the shipyards. But the shipyards are also a place where local musicians perform. Tourists can both learn about history and experience modern life there.
Macao is also building itself as a “City of Performing Arts”. This has become a new step on its way to developing cultural tourism. With many nice places for concerts and performances, Macao holds lots of art events for tourists around the world to enjoy this year. During the Chinese Theater Cultural Festival, they could get a taste of traditional Chinese operas like “The Legend of the White Snake”.
As a place where Chinese culture meets foreign cultures, Macao provides varied cultural experiences. Supported by the Macao SAR government, “Fado Nights” concerts were held from March 29th to May 5th. It allows tourists to enjoy Fado, a traditional Portuguese musical form. In the concerts of the festival “Encounter in Macao”, Fado is included into Chinese music, creating a new form of performance. This art form shows tourists a mixed culture of China and Western countries.
In addition, the Macao SAR government has offered some special travel products and services. Together with travel companies, it has introduced many new guided tours for tourists to discover Macao. According to different festivals and events, the government has designed “My Treats For You” of special travel offers, including cheaper plane tickets, hotel rooms, as well as show tickets.
17.How does the writer lead in the topic of the passage
A.By comparing facts. B.By listing numbers.
C.By giving an example. D.By showing an opinion.
18.What does the underlined word “revive” probably mean in Paragraph 3
A.Make a report on. B.Bring new life to.
C.Offer information to. D.Give special praise to.
19.Which fact best shows Macao’s effort to attract tourists through its mixed culture
A.“Encounter in Macao” was held. B.“My Treats For You” was designed.
C.“Fado Nights” concerts were held. D.“The Legend of the White Snake” was performed.
20.What’s the best title for the passage
A.New Fun Activities for You in Macao B.Macao Becomes A Hot Place for Traveling
C.All You Must Know Before Visiting Macao D.Macao Welcomes Tourists in Different Ways
(2024·浙江温州·二模)
Julie Andersen’s great interest in diving (潜水) led to her love for sharks and the ocean. She turned her love into a job and started ocean conservation groups. Conservation is the act of keeping or protecting something. Conservation work includes protecting art, animals in danger and the other parts of the natural environment.
Andersen began diving in 1995. She started diving in places that are famous for sharks. Unluckily, the number of sharks there became smaller and smaller. Soon she realized that she must do something for them. So she founded the Shark Angels and helped people around the world learn about sharks. She even sold her house to support Shark Angels.
Twenty years later, she is still working. As a leader of Professional Association of Diving Instructors(PADI), Andersen believes PADI is a good industry to encourage people to keep on saving sharks and their ocean homes. She often says, “I am filled with hope. The past several years have taught me that a single person can make a difference. And I am sure we can make a bigger difference together.” Andersen sets a good example to other people in the world. Now more and more people are entering the diving industry and getting to know the importance of protecting sharks and their ocean homes.
Actually, Andersen’s goal is to make it possible for everyone to experience, fall in love with and, in turn, protect our world’s largest and most valuable ecosystem (生态系统). “The ocean gives us life. We need to do the same in return and leave our blue planet better than we found it.” Andersen says.
21.Which of the following is “conservation” according to the passage
A.Saving tigers. B.Feeding the fish. C.Drawing pictures. D.Keeping a pet dog.
22.What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A.Andersen studied hard to protect sharks. B.Andersen helped people learn about diving.
C.Andersen did a lot to support Shark Angels. D.Andersen became famous for diving in 1995.
23.What’s the result of Andersen’s effort
A.PADI has been the largest diving industry. B.More people have taken diving courses.
C.PADI has got many prizes in saving sharks. D.More people have joined in protecting sharks.
24.Why does the writer write this passage
A.To discuss the importance of PADI. B.To show the problems of environmental pollution.
C.To explain the meaning of ecosystem. D.To introduce a lady’s journey of shark protection.
(2024·浙江金华·二模)
What caused the dinosaurs (恐龙) to disappear from the face of the earth Did they die because of a short of food Were they dead because of a deadly disease Did changes in the weather cause their disappearance
Recently, many scientists seem to agree on the reason for the disappearance of the dinosaurs. It is likely that an asteroid (小行星) hit the earth in what is now part of Mexico with the force of 100, 000 hydrogen bombs (氢弹), causing a deadly winter that killed all the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.
It seems that the asteroid was so huge and hit the earth with such a strong force that it created a hole which was at least 200 kilometres across. This was large enough to cause enough dust (沙土) to cover the whole earth and block our sunlight for months. The result was big changes in the weather and in the pollution of our oceans. These changes are believed to have destroyed three-quarters of all living things on Earth.
Such an event would be devastating (毁灭性的) to animals as large as the dinosaurs. They depended on being able to eat food all the time because they were very large. Some other animals survived (幸存). Most were no bigger than a rat and could sleep for a few weeks and wake up when the conditions improved. In fact, human being is lucky. If we had been around at the time of the dinosaurs, it is possible that we too would have been dead. It is only since the disappearance of the dinosaurs that larger mammals (哺乳动物) have appeared on Earth, leading eventually to the appearance of the most powerful of all mammals—man!
25.How does the writer start the passage
A.By telling a story. B.By listing numbers.
C.By asking questions. D.By making a comparison.
26.What does the underlined word “block” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Keep. B.Stop. C.Meet. D.Protect.
27.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.It is likely that the moon hit the earth and caused the death of the dinosaurs.
B.These changes have destroyed three-quarters of all living things on Earth.
C.Most animals as large as dinosaurs survived in the event.
D.We human beings were around at the time of the dinosaurs.
28.What is the passage mainly about
A.It’s mainly about why the dinosaurs disappeared.
B.It’s mainly about how some other animals survived.
C.It’s mainly about when man appeared on Earth.
D.It’s mainly about why an asteroid hit the earth.
(2024·浙江台州·二模)Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another In school, do you rush from one subject to another When things happen so fast, you may easily get lost in what you are doing or learning. It is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning.
Self-reflection (反省) means slowing down and calming yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to look at the things it has already received. Some people prefer to do the self-reflection only in their mind. Others write notes.Either method works, depending on your own learning habits. Here are some tips on self-reflection in your study.
Use natural breaks in your textbooks as chances to stop and reflect. School textbooks are often divided into chapters and units. This makes it easier for you to begin the process of self-reflection. Look for the times when you complete a unit of study in the subjects you are learning, such as math,social studies, science and art. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test or quiz.
Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections. Sometimes just pausing (暂停) to think deeply allows your brain to make connections. Having lots of connections allows your brain to quickly retrieve information when you need it again.
Next, think about things that you are unsure of. For example, maybe you learned about a certain body system, but you’re not sure how it works together with the other body systems. Maybe you learned a new way to solve a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to look for answers the next time you are working with the same topic.
Self-reflection is a very important skill for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to reflect, try it now.
29.Why does the writer begin the passage with two questions
A.To ask readers for some tips about learning.
B.To help readers get the main idea of the passage.
C.To make readers interested in reading the passage.
D.To get readers to think about things they are unsure of.
30.How many tips on self-reflection are mentioned in the passage
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five. D.Six.
31.What does the underlined word “retrieve” probably mean in paragraph 4
A.Store up. B.Get back. C.Look through. D.Pass down.
32.What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage
A.To suggest a new learning skill to students.
B.To show students the importance of learning.
C.To introduce a new school subject to students.
D.To describe a special learning experience to students.
(2024·浙江台州·二模)It’s easy to get so busy in your daily life that you hardly notice the wonderful world where you live. Taking time to get to know your own town or city can help you learn about its heritage (遗产) and see its culture in a new way. Now it’s a good time to go exploring with a trusted adult. Here’s how to get started.
Many times, when you live in a place, you never really explore some of the local highlights that a visitor might. Start by asking yourself this question: If I had some friends coming to town who had never been here before, where would I suggest going Maybe there’s a historic building you can tour, a nice park that you could hike in, or a new ice cream store you’ve been wanting to try.
Do some research online and talk to an adult about what sights are within a close drive. A local museum or zoo might have a new show you haven’t seen since the last time you visited. If you’re an adventurous person, you might head to a high mountain for a hike or try rock climbing.
With an adult’s help, look up walking tours for a whole new way to explore your city. Some cities offer walking tours focused on a theme, like food or local parks. You can also search for free self-guided walking tours in your area. Another choice: Many cities have car tours, which can be a fun way to explore far and wide.
Another way to see where you live with fresh eyes is to go exploring with your camera. Pick a theme for
your photos, whether it’s local waterways, or birds and other wildlife in your area. These things make your city stand apart from the others—and at the end of the day, you can look back on all your experience close to home.
33.According to Paragraph 1, why do people spend time getting to know their own town or city
A.Because they hope to taste all the delicious food.
B.Because they plan to build more fascinating houses.
C.Because they need to communicate with adults well.
D.Because they want to learn about its history and culture.
34.The underlined word “adventurous” in Paragraph 3 probably describes a person who likes .
A.helping others B.telling jokes C.making friends D.taking risks
35.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A.Considering local food. B.Travelling by car alone.
C.Taking photos during the trip. D.Looking for an experienced guide.
36.What’s the main purpose of the passage
A.To remind readers to hike in the local park.
B.To tell readers how important a fun tour is.
C.To encourage readers to learn about buildings well.
D.To give readers advice on how to explore their own town.
(2024·浙江湖州·二模)
A young boy is crying because his ear hurts. Then a man comes out of the forest. He carries some juice from a white fungus. Carefully, he drips the juice into the boy’s ear. In some rainforest villages of South America, that’s how earaches are cured (治愈)!
Rainforest doctors, called shamans, use many kinds of plants as medicine. They make tea from one type of red vine (藤蔓). It cures stomachaches. Yellow flowers from another plant are used to treat snakebite. Local shamans have used the curing power of plants for thousands of years.
_________
Today, scientists from all over the world want to learn what these shamans know about plant medicines.
They are racing to find the secrets of the rainforest before the plants disappear for good. And the rainforests are disappearing fast. Every year, people cut down an area of rainforest as large as Florida. Sometimes they want to use the land for farms. Sometimes they cut down the trees and sell the wood.
Now the scientists travel by boat, air, and foot to tiny rainforest villages. Then they spend long hours making their way through the hot and humid jungle (丛林) with the local shamans. The shamans show the scientists which plants can be used as cures.
Saving the Rainforest
One U.S. company has already found an important new medicine. It comes from a plant found in the rainforests of Ecuador. This medicine may soon be used to cure lung infections in kids. Rainforest plants might cure many bad diseases, such as cancer and AIDS. So medicine companies are working to save the rainforests. When people buy medicines made from the rainforest plants, part of the money will go to help save the rainforests. If the rainforests survive, someday you may find cures in your home that were made from white fungus and red vines.
37.What does the underlined word “He” in Paragraph 1 most probably refer to
A.The boy’s father. B.The boy’s teacher.
C.A rainforest scientist. D.A rainforest doctor.
38.What do the first two paragraphs mainly talk about
A.Many rainforest plants are used as medicines.
B.The rainforests in the US are disappearing fast.
C.Local shamans can cure different kinds of diseases.
D.There’re many plants in the forest of South America.
39.Which of the following can be put in “________”
A.Losing the Rainforest B.Looking for the Medicines
C.Learning from the Shamans D.Walking through the Rainforest
40.What is the best title for the passage
A.Rainforest Doctors B.Rainforest Medicines
C.The Medicine Companies D.The Surviving Rainforest
(2024·浙江绍兴·二模)Humans have been writing by hand for thousands of years. But as computers took over the job and the type-written (用打字机器打出的) word became more common, something was lost in the
process, that is, the charm (魅力) and personal nature of a hand-written note or letter.
Now, letter writing is making a comeback in the form of AI robots. These AI robots can write notes for humans in their own handwriting. David Wachs is the head of Handwrytten. He said businesses use his company’s robots for handwritten letters and “thank-you” notes to create a strong and personal connection with those who receive them. Many non-profit (非盈利) organizations also use handwritten letters to keep donations (捐赠) coming.
Automated (自动化的) letter writing is not new. Thomas Jefferson, the third U. S. President, often used a polygraph (复写器), which he considered the greatest invention of his time. It let him make copies of his letters to keep for his own records. His guide, Charles Morrill, once said about the polygraph, “… Jefferson keeps buying machines and exchanges ones that are not quite perfect for the next one that’s a little bit better.” Using what he considered wonderful technology, historians say Jefferson went on to write almost 20,000 letters in his lifetime.
Handwriting technology has greatly changed since Jefferson’s time. Wachs says such technology now includes 3D printing and laser cutting. And if users need help thinking of exactly what to write in their notes, they can choose AI to help them create a better message.
Whether using the printing press or the polygraph, a computer or a robot, one thing is clear ... humans will use whatever tool they have to express themselves through the printed word.
41.How does the writer feel about the type-written word
A.Surprised. B.Unbelievable. C.Disappointed. D.Glad.
42.Why does the writer use the example of Thomas Jefferson
A.To advise us to use new wonderful technology.
B.To tell readers who the third US president was.
C.To remind us of the copies of Jefferson’s letters.
D.To show automated letter writing’s long history.
43.According to the passage, what can AI robots do when helping humans write notes
① They can use humans’ own handwriting. ② They can write more notes at a time.
③ They can think of what to write if needed. ④ They can choose different languages.
A.①② B.①③ C.①④ D.②③
44.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean
A.There will be a new machine to print words.
B.Handwriting technology has greatly changed.
C.Humans will never write by hand in the future.
D.Printed words are tools to show people’s ideas.
(2024·浙江宁波·三模)
When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I liked. They said to me, “David, the music you like listening to is a lot of noise.” At the same time, my father regularly described the music that he liked as beautiful. As it turns out, they are not alone. As I grow older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, “Today’s music is terrible.” Many older people just don’t like new music. But why is that
The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it. When we are in our early teens, we usually spend a lot of time listening to popular music and discussing it with our friends. The new songs and singers during this time become familiar to us. After we turn 30 years old, we are busy working and raising our families. We don’t have so much time to look for new music. Instead, we prefer to listen to our old favorites. According to studies, by the time we turn 33 years old, most of us will completely stop exploring new music.
But I think there is another reason for older people’s dislike of new music. Most new music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people. Some types of music began as a rebellion (反抗) by young people against out-of-date ways of doing things. These types include punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal and more. They naturally interest younger listeners.
Do your parents dislike the music you like, too Now, after reading this article, you know there is nothing wrong with that.
45.Why do many older people dislike new music
①Because the new music sounds terrible. ②Because they are afraid of noise.
③Because most new music is not written for them. ④Because they are not familiar with the new music.
A.①② B.②③ C.③④ D.②④
46.Which of the following charts correctly shows “the me re exposure effect” (Preference偏爱, Level of familiarity熟悉度)
A. B. C. D.
47.What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the last paragraph
A.Younger people’s dislike of new music. B.The meaning of the mere exposure effect.
C.New music’s attention to younger listeners. D.The fact that your parents dislike the music you like.
48.Which can be the best title for the passage
A.Why don’t your parents like the music you like
B.What’s the real meaning of the me re exposure effect
C.When do most young people stop exploring new music
D.How do young people like different types of new music
(2024·浙江宁波·三模)
Have you ever noticed the sidewalks for the blind in everyday life They are very important for the people who can’t see. Yu Guanbin, a blind man from Shenzhen, showed us the new changes to the sidewalks for the blind in his city.
Yu unluckily became blind over 10 years ago. At that time, it was not easy for him to go outside. As there were no sidewalks for the blind in many places across the city, Yu easily got lost. He had to stay at home as much as possible. “However, things have changed a lot recently. Most roads in the city now have sidewalks for the blind. I go to work on foot every day. It only takes me 15 minutes. I can also walk to a nearby bread shop to buy breakfast and take the underground to my friends’ homes on weekends,” said Yu.
What’s more, the new sidewalks are more user-friendly. For example, the sidewalks are 30 centimeters to 50 centimeters away from the green plants along the roads. “Such careful design makes us feel safer while walking,” Yu said. “On my way to the office, a new manhole cover (井盖) is also put into use. The sidewalk can
lie over the manhole cover, so we don’t need to make a turn like before.”
Now, most roads have sidewalks for the blind. However, there are still some problems. Some people misuse the sidewalks by leaving their cars there. Also, blind people need something that can make sound at traffic lights to help them cross the roads. Yu hopes to see more great changes in the future.
49.Why does the writer raise a question in the first paragraph
A.To explain the fact. B.To lead in the topic.
C.To provide an example. D.To make an argument.
50.What was Yu’s life like over ten years ago
A.He didn’t go out very often. B.He walked to get breakfast every day.
C.It was not easy for him to get lost. D.He could go anywhere he wanted to go.
51.Which problem is mentioned in the passage
A.There aren’t enough traffic lights for the blind.
B.There isn’t enough space to place people’s cars.
C.The blind still have difficulty crossing the roads.
D.Some blind people don’t know how to use the sidewalks.
52.How is the passage mainly developed
A.By giving explanations. B.By following the time order.
C.By comparing different ideas. D.By providing typical examples.
(2024·浙江·三模)
Recently, a research on how a new virtual reality (VR 虚拟现实) experience educated children about the fire disasters (灾害) was done. The new VR experience was developed by the University of South Australia, hoping to educate children to learn how to be safe in a fire. It presents a situation for children aged 10-12. In the situation, they are asked to look after a friend’s dog just before a fire event begins. They take part in a set of problem-solving activities to help save and protect themselves and the dog.
With the help of VR experience, over 80% of children could tell the advantages and disadvantages of
different choices. They also learned to make wise decisions to protect themselves from a fire. Children thought it especially important and meaningful, because 91% of them didn’t have knowledge of fires at the beginning, but now more than 80% had said that they learned how to make safety decisions in a fire.
The researchers believed such VR experiences made it possible to engage and educate the young. “As children born in modern times, they pay high attention to such technology and they can experience events in a real situation within the safe environment,” said Delene Weber, one of the researchers. “Well-designed VR can provide children with surprisingly valuable learning tools.” Meanwhile, because children have fewer life experiences, aren’t as physically strong, and are less likely to have learned much about fire safety, they’re often most at risk. However, the role that children play in the fire safety at their homes should not be underestimated (低估). “Children don’t need to be always waiting for help in fire accidents. With these VR experiences, ▲ .” said Weber.
53.How does the writer tell us the importance of VR experience in Paragraph 2
A.By telling stories. B.By listing numbers.
C.By asking questions. D.By using experts’ words.
54.What does the underlined word “engage” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Interest. B.Punish. C.Protect. D.Refuse.
55.Which of the following can be put into “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 3
A.parents should protect their children in fire accidents
B.teachers play an important role in teaching kids safety methods
C.we can make children understand the risks and realize they can help
D.children should learn how to ask for help in fire accidents
56.What’s the main idea of this passage
A.The good use of Virtual Reality in education.
B.The popularity of Virtual Reality in Australia.
C.The development of Virtual Reality in the world.
D.The influence of Virtual Reality in our daily life.
(2024·浙江·三模)The largest wildflower grassland in the UK is being planted in North Devon, England, by the National Trust, a charity that looks after old buildings and natural spaces.
Grassland is a large-open area covered with grass and sometimes flowers. The charity tries to plant
wildflowers on the grassland in order to increase the kinds of the wild life. The National Trust says that over the past 100 years, the UK has lost most of its grassland—only 1% of it is left.
On the one hand, the charity has planted 1.3 tons of seeds (种子) across an area the size of 120 football fields. By 2030, it hopes to have planted enough seeds to fill an area the size of 1,786 football fields. Before planting the seeds, the team checked the soil carefully to find out whether it was nice for the wildflowers. The team will wait for the first seeds to grow—until about 2025—before going further with the project. The areas that have been planted will become “donation sites” (捐赠点), meaning that the flowers there will provide seeds for more wildflowers to be planted elsewhere. Each area of the grassland will be able to provide the seeds for an area double its size.
On the other hand, wildlife increases because of the wildflowers. Insects such as butterflies and bees like flying around the flowers. The north Devon coast is home to some special kinds of bees.
Ben McCarthy from the National Trust says, “These colorful habitats (栖息地) are important to protect many of our plants as well as the wildlife that depend on them.”
57.Which of the following might be planted by the National Trust in the UK
A. B.
C. D.
58.What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 3
A.The grassland. B.The seed. C.The football field. D.The charity.
59.What can we know from the passage
A.There is more grassland in the UK now than 100 years ago.
B.The team will plant more trees on the grassland in the UK.
C.The grassland can protect not only the plants but also the wildlife.
D.There will be less wildlife because of the grass and wildflowers.
60.What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage
A.To attract more people to visit the grassland in Britain.
B.To call on people to plant grass in the neighborhood.
C.To introduce the grassland protection in the UK.
D.Tc show the beauty of grassland in the nature.
参考答案:
1.C 2.C 3.B 4.D
【导语】本文讲述了中国人在风筝制作和飞行方面的悠久历史和重要贡献,这些技术不仅用于娱乐和日常生活,还启发了后来的航空技术发展,对现代飞行器的设计产生了深远影响。
1.主旨大意题。根据“were flown for fun”、“used kites to carry their lines far out to sea.”和“used them to take a measurement of the wind.”可知,为了好玩,把鱼线带到很远的海里以及测量风,都是风筝的作用,所以此段主要讲述风筝的用途。故选C。
2.推理判断题。根据“They made the wings of their kites work like airfoils (机翼)—the same design used in modern planes.”可知,他们把风筝的翅膀做成了像机翼一样的形状——与现代飞机的设计相同,也就是说古代做风筝的技术能匹敌现代飞机的设计,由此可知中国古代制作风筝的精湛技艺。故选C。
3.细节理解题。根据“In 1804, an English engineer, Sir George Cayley, built the first model airplanes...About 100 years later, American inventors, including the Wright brothers, also found ideas for their flight experiments by flying kites first.”可知,a“乔治·凯利爵士制造了第一批模型飞机”发生在d“莱特兄弟首先用风筝做了飞行实验”之前,排除选项A和C;根据第四和第五段可知,先是古人制造了大型的载人风筝,马可·波罗在看到这种风筝,返回意大利后再告诉意大利人这种风筝,b发生在c之前。故选B。
4.篇章结构题。通读全文可知,①段引出主题——风筝,②③④段介绍了风筝在古代中国的起源和发展,⑤⑥段讲述风筝到外国的传播以及影响。故选D。
5.C 6.B 7.A 8.A
【导语】本文主要讲述的是在公园散步的好处。
5.细节理解题。根据“It suggests that spending just 20 minutes in a park each day can help lower stress, no matter how you choose to spend that time.”可知,是因为在公园散步能够帮助人们减轻压力。故选C。
6.词义猜测题。根据“She considers herself a shy person, and parks serve as the perfect place for her.”可知,她认为自己是个害羞的人,因此公园是她完美的去处。由此可知serve在此处表示的是“充当”,与选项B“沙发可以当一两晚的床”中的“serve”的意思相同。故选B。
7.细节理解题。根据“She noticed that park benches (长椅), given away by local people, had their
givers’ nameplates. She plans to encourage members of her Douban group to have similar responsibilities”可知,她注意到了公园里的长椅,那是由当地人捐赠的,上面有捐赠者的名牌。由此可知,是日本公园的长椅文化使得程意识到社会责任。故选A。
8.最佳标题题。根据“It suggests that spending just 20 minutes in a park each day can help lower stress, no matter how you choose to spend that time.”及全文可知,本文主要介绍了在公园散步的好处,因此A选项“就像在公园里散步一样简单”符合文意,为最近标题。故选A。
9.B 10.C 11.C 12.A
【导语】本文主要讲述了当今快餐店提供的大份快餐实际上对消费者来说并不是一件好事,因为这只会让人们摄入更多的卡路里而不是营养。此外,作者还提出了对快餐的看法以及一些建议。
9.细节理解题。根据第一段“For example, in the 1950s, a portion of French fries was about 60 grams.”可知,在20世纪50年代,餐馆供应60克的炸薯条。故选B。
10.推理判断题。根据第二段“Bigger portions have more food in them, and the more food you eat, the more calories (卡路里) your body gets. ”可知,大份食物中有更多的食物,你吃的食物越多,你的身体摄入的卡路里就越多。由此推知,大份食物是一个问题,因为它们含有太多的卡路里。故选C。
11.词句猜测题。根据最后一段“It takes your brain up to twenty minutes to realize that your stomach is full, so eat your food more slowly to give your brain time to catch up. Then, you will feel satisfied with less food.”可知,你的大脑需要20分钟才能意识到你的肚子已经饱了,所以吃东西要慢一点,让你的大脑有时间跟上。然后,你会对更少的食物感到满足。由此推断,慢慢吃可以防止你吃得太饱。故选C。
12.推理判断题。根据最后一段“Look for a food choice with a lower number of calories...When you order fried foods or other high-fat foods, order a small portion...Don’t eat too quickly.”可知,寻找低热量的食物;当你点油炸食品或其他高脂肪食品时,点一小份;不要吃得太快。由此推知,作者建议人们明智地吃快餐。故选A。
13.C 14.D 15.B 16.C
【导语】本文主要介绍了Open AI公司最新开发的AI模型Sora。
13.词句猜测题。根据“Sora hasn’t been made available to the public yet. Open AI is asking experts
to test it for possible risks.”可知,Sora还没有向公众开放,Open AI要求专家对其进行可能的风险测试;“it”指的是“Sora”。故选C。
14.细节理解题。根据“So most people were surprised by the high quality of Sora’s videos.”可知,Sora可以制作出高质量的视频。故选D。
15.细节理解题。根据“as it may not understand cause and effect (因果)”,“Sora may also mistake spatial (空间的) details, like mixing up left and right.”和“AI-generated content could be misused.”可知,Sora无法理解因果、弄错空间细节以及Sora生成的内容可能被滥用。故选B。
16.观点态度题。根据“Whatever the worries, with the development of technology, Sora could go much farther than we think.”可知,不管有什么担忧,随着技术的发展,Sora可以走得比我们想象的更远;由此推知作者对Sora的未来是充满希望的。故选C。
17.C 18.B 19.A 20.D
【导语】本文介绍了澳门为了重振旅游业在旅游方面做出的努力及改变。
17.推理判断题。根据第一段的描述“Walking on Guanqian Street in Macao, you can see tourists buying gifts in shops down the street…”可知,该段描述了澳门观前街的旅游景象,可推测此处是通过举例引出文章的主题。故选C。
18.词句猜测题。根据上文“To attract more tourists and achieve new development of cultural tourism”实现文化旅游的新发展及“The Macao SAR government is eyeing its rich historic heritage to attract more tourists…historic areas that few tourists know”澳门政府准备利用丰富的历史遗产来开发几个特殊的、鲜有人知的景点,以此来吸引游客,可推测划线部分是指“重振、重新复苏”旅游业,选项B“获得新生,焕然一新”与之匹配。故选B。
19.细节理解题。根据“In the concerts of the festival ‘Encounter in Macao’, Fado is included into Chinese music, creating a new form of performance. This art form shows tourists a mixed culture of China and Western countries.”可知,在“邂逅澳门”音乐节的音乐会中,Fado这种艺术形式向游客展示了中国和西方国家的混合文化。故选A。
20.最佳标题类。通读全文,本文介绍了澳门在旅游方面做出的努力及改变,澳门政府也利用丰富的历史遗产来开发几个特殊的、鲜有人知的景点,以此来吸引游客,重振旅游业。可推测全文是在推广澳门旅游业,选项D“澳门以不同方式欢迎游客”与之匹配。故选D。
21.A 22.C 23.D 24.D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了Andersen热爱潜水,也爱上了鲨鱼和海洋,她把兴趣变成了工作,还创办了海洋保护组织来保护鲨鱼。
21.推理判断题。根据第一段“Conservation work includes protecting art, animals in danger and the other parts of the natural environment.”可知,“conservation”工作包括保护艺术、濒危动物及自然环境中的其他组成部分,A选项“拯救老虎”符合文意,故选A。
22.推理判断题。根据第二段“She even sold her house to support Shark Angels.”可知,Andersen甚至卖房支持鲨鱼天使组织,C选项“Andersen做了很多来支持鲨鱼天使”符合文意,故选C。
23.细节理解题。根据第三段“Now more and more people are entering the diving industry and getting to know the importance of protecting sharks and their ocean homes.”可知,越来越多的人了解到保护鲨鱼和海洋的重要性,D选项“更多的人加入到保护鲨鱼中来”符合文意,故选D。
24.推理判断题。根据最后一段“Actually, Andersen’s goal is to make it possible for everyone to experience, fall in love with and, in turn, protect our world’s largest and most valuable ecosystem”可知,文章是介绍了Andersen保护鲨鱼的心路历程,D选项“为了介绍一位女士的鲨鱼保护之旅”符合文意,故选D。
25.C 26.B 27.B 28.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,文章主要讲述了恐龙消失的原因。
25.细节理解题。根据“What caused the dinosaurs (恐龙) to disappear from the face of the earth Did they die because of a short of food Were they dead because of a deadly disease Did changes in the weather cause their disappearance ”可知作者是通过一系列的提问来展开文章的。故选C。
26.词句猜测题。根据“This was large enough to cause enough dust (沙土) to cover the whole earth and block our sunlight for months.”可知灰尘覆盖地球,遮挡了阳光,猜测该词意为“阻挡”。故选B。
27.细节理解题。根据“These changes are believed to have destroyed three-quarters of all living things on Earth.”可知这些变化毁灭了地球上3/4的生物。故选B。
28.主旨大意题。通读全文,可知文章主要讲述了恐龙消失的原因。故选A。
29.C 30.A 31.B 32.A
【导语】本文主要讲述了自我反思在学习中的重要性,并给出了一些自我反思的方法。
29.推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another In school, do you rush from one subject to another ”可知,作者通过提出两个问题,引导读者思考自己的学习状态,从而引发读者对文章内容的兴趣,故选C。
30.细节理解题。根据“Use natural breaks in your textbooks as chances to stop and reflect. ”、“Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. ”、“Next, think about things that you are unsure of.”可知,作者提出了三个自我反思的方法,故选A。
31.词义猜测题。根据第四段“Having lots of connections allows your brain to quickly retrieve information when you need it again.”可知,当你再次需要信息时,拥有大量的连接可以让你的大脑快速检索信息,即大脑可以快速获取信息,划线单词表示“重新获得”,故选B。
32.主旨大意题。根据全文内容,作者的目的是向学生推荐一种新的学习技巧——自我反思,故选A。
33.D 34.D 35.C 36.D
【导语】本文主要讲述了如何花时间去探索自己所在的城镇。
33.细节理解题。根据句“Taking time to get to know your own town or city can help you learn about its heritage (遗产) and see its culture in a new way.”可知,因为人们想了解它的历史和文化。故选D。
34.词义猜测题。根据“you might head to a high mountain for a hike or try rock climbing.”可知,高山远足或攀岩都是冒险的行为,因此划线单词表示“冒险的”。故选D。
35.主旨大意题。根据“Another way to see where you live with fresh eyes is to go exploring with your camera.”及本段内容可知,本段主要讲述的是在旅行中要拍照。故选C。
36.主旨大意题。根据“Now it’s a good time to go exploring with a trusted adult. Here’s how to get started.”及全文可知,本文主要介绍了如何花时间去探索自己所在的城镇。故选D。
37.D 38.A 39.C 40.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了热带雨林医生,也被称为萨满,使用多种热带雨林中的植物作为药物治病。但是热带雨林正因为人类原因快速消失。医药公司正在努力拯救热带雨林。如果热带雨林幸存下来,有一天你可能会在家里找到用白色真菌和红色藤蔓制成的治疗药物。
37.词句猜测题。根据“He carries some juice from a white fungus. Carefully, he drips the juice into the boy’s ear...Rainforest doctors, called shamans, use many kinds of plants as medicine”可知,他带着一种白色真菌的汁液。他小心翼翼地把果汁滴进男孩的耳朵里。故可推测出给这位小朋友治疗的应是一位热带雨林的医生。故选D。
38.主旨大意题。通读第一、二段和“Rainforest doctors, called shamans, use many kinds of plants as medicine. They make tea from one type of red vine (藤蔓). It cures stomachaches...”可知,许多热带雨林植物被用作药物。故选A。
39.推理判断题。根据“Today, scientists from all over the world want to learn what these shamans know about plant medicines”和“The shamans show the scientists which plants can be used as cures.”可知,今天,来自世界各地的科学家都想了解这些萨满知道多少植物药。萨满向科学家们展示哪些植物可以用来治病。故选项C“向萨满学习”最符合。故选C。
40.最佳标题题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了热带雨林医生,也被称为萨满,使用多种热带雨林中的植物作为药物治病。但是热带雨林正因为人类原因快速消失。医药公司正在努力拯救热带雨林。如果热带雨林幸存下来,有一天你可能会在家里找到用白色真菌和红色藤蔓制成的治疗药物。故选项B“热带雨林的药物”符合语境。故选B。
41.C 42.D 43.B 44.D
【导语】本文讲了随着人工智能机器人兴起,手写信件卷土重来,通过机器人以个人手写创造强烈的联系,技术不断发展,从复写器到3D打印和激光切割,人类将继续通过印刷品表达自我。
41.推理判断题。根据“But as computers took over the job and the type-written (用打字机器打出的) word became more common, something was lost in the process, that is, the charm (魅力) and personal nature of a hand-written note or letter.”可知,作者对打印的单词感到失望,因为手写信件失去了魅力和个人性质。故选C。
42.推理判断题。根据“Automated (自动化的) letter writing is not new. Thomas Jefferson, the third U. S. President, often used a polygraph (复写器), which he considered the greatest invention of his time.”可知,作者提到托马斯·杰斐逊的例子是为了告诉读者,自动写信已经有很长的历史。故选D。
43.细节理解题。根据“These AI robots can write notes for humans in their own handwriting. ”可知,人工智能机器人可以自己的笔迹写笔记;根据“And if users need help thinking of exactly
what to write in their notes, they can choose AI to help them create a better message.”可知,人工智能机器人可以帮助用户思考写什么。故选B。
44.词句猜测题。根据最后一段“Whether using the printing press or the polygraph, a computer or a robot, one thing is clear ... humans will use whatever tool they have to express themselves through the printed word.”可知,人们可以通过印刷文字来表达自己的想法。故选D。
45.C 46.A 47.D 48.A
【导语】本文主要介绍了老年人不喜欢新音乐的原因。
45.细节理解题。根据“It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it.”以及“But I think there is another reason for older people’s dislike of new music. Most new music, after all, is not written for them.”可知,是因为大部分的新的音乐不是写给他们的,也因为他们对这种音乐不熟悉。故选C。
46.推理判断题。根据“The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it.”可知,这种效应意味着对某样东西越熟悉,我们就越有可能喜欢它,因此偏爱和熟悉度成正比。故选A。
47.词义猜测题。根据“Do your parents dislike the music you like, too Now, after reading this article, you know there is nothing wrong with that.”可知,前文提到的是你的父母不喜欢你喜欢的音乐,划线词所在句说的是看完这篇文章,你就知道这没什么错了,因此划线词指的是“你的父母不喜欢你喜欢的音乐”这件事。故选D。
48.标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其根据“Many older people just don’t like new music. But why is that ”可知,本文主要介绍了老年人不喜欢新音乐的原因。“为什么你的父母不喜欢你喜欢的音乐?”为最佳标题。故选A。
49.B 50.A 51.C 52.D
【导语】本文介绍了深圳盲人人行道的新变化。
49.细节理解题。根据“Have you ever noticed the sidewalks for the blind in everyday life They are very important for the people who can’t see. Yu Guanbin, a blind man from Shenzhen, showed us the new changes to the sidewalks for the blind in his city.”可知,作者在第一段提出问题是为了引出主题:盲人人行道。故选B。
50.细节理解题。根据“Yu unluckily became blind over 10 years ago. At that time, it was not easy
for him to go outside. As there were no sidewalks for the blind in many places across the city, Yu easily got lost. He had to stay at home as much as possible.”可知,他不经常出去。故选A。
51.细节理解题。根据“However, there are still some problems. Some people misuse the sidewalks by leaving their cars there. Also, blind people need something that can make sound at traffic lights to help them cross the roads.”可知,盲人过马路仍然还有困难。故选C。
52.细节理解题。根据“Yu Guanbin, a blind man from Shenzhen, showed us the new changes to the sidewalks for the blind in his city.”可知,文章是通过以盲人Yu Guanbin这个典型的例子来展开文章的。故选D。
53.B 54.A 55.C 56.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了一种新型虚拟现实体验,它可以教孩子们学会如何在火灾中避险求生。
53.细节理解题。根据第二段中的“over 80% of children could tell...”及“because 91% of them didn’t have...”及“but now more than 80% had said that...”可知,作者主要通过列数字的方式告诉我们虚拟现实体验的重要性,故选B。
54.词义猜测题。根据“As children born in modern times, they pay high attention to such technology”可知,当代出生的孩子对新型虚拟现实体验技术感兴趣,由此可推知,划线词所在句是说,研究人员相信新型虚拟现实体验能够吸引、教育年轻人,故engage在此处意为“吸引”,故选A。
55.推理判断题。根据“However, the role that children play in the fire safety at their homes should not be underestimated (低估).”及“Children don’t need to be always waiting for help in fire accidents.”可知,我们不应低估孩子们在家庭消防安全方面发挥的作用,孩子们不需要总是在火灾事故中等待救援。所以选项C“我们可以让孩子们了解风险,并意识到他们可以提供帮助”符合语境,故选C。
56.主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知,本文主要介绍了一种新型虚拟现实体验,它可以教孩子们学会如何在火灾中避险求生。也就是说,虚拟现实在教育中有良好的应用,故选A。
57.B 58.D 59.C 60.C
【导语】本文主要讲述了英国全国托管协会正致力于种植最大的野花草原,其目的在于保护植物和野生动物。
57.推理判断题。根据第一段“The largest wildflower grassland in the UK is being planted in North Devon, England, by the National Trust...”可知,英国全国托管协会正在种植最大的野花草原。四个选项中,只有选项B的图片中有花,由此推知,选项B是由英国全国托管协会种植的。故选B。
58.词义猜测题。根据第三段“On the one hand, the charity has planted 1.3 tons of seeds (种子) across an area the size of 120 football fields. By 2030, it hopes to have planted enough seeds to fill an area the size of 1,786 football fields.”可知,一方面,该慈善机构已经在120个足球场大小的区域内种植了1.3吨种子。到2030年,它希望种植足够的种子来填充1786个足球场大小的区域。由此推知,it指代上文的the charity。故选D。
59.细节理解题。根据最后一段“These colorful habitats (栖息地) are important to protect many of our plants as well as the wildlife that depend on them.”可知,草原不仅可以保护植物,还可以保护野生动物。故选C。
60.主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了英国全国托管协会正致力于种植最大的野花草场,其目的在于保护植物和野生动物。由此可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍英国的草原保护。故选C。