备战2024年中考英语阅读理解：时事热点（中考原题与模拟题训练）（含答案）

备战2024年中考英语阅读理解：时事热点（中考原题与模拟题训练）
中考原题重现
（2023·内蒙古·中考真题）For many girls from villages in China, a dream job could be anything, except working in a village. But Zhang Guifang, a 24-year-old college graduate, gave up running her business in Tianjin and returned to her village.
As a young member of the Communist Party of China, she was chosen as the Party secretary of Sanjia village in December, 2021. Although she once had many ways to develop her village, they weren’t put into practice because of lacking money. The “rainbow village” idea was accepted because it didn’t cost a lot of money. Zhang hoped to bring in many tourists through this project and develop the local economy（经济）.
She spent five months planning the creation of wall paintings of colourful sunflowers, wings and balloons to make the houses and walls of the village beautiful. For the first time, Sanjia has become famous, with pictures of the village spreading quickly on the Internet.
As a young village head, Zhang’s job isn’t easy. There are endless things to do, and there are no days off. She often cried at first and once wanted to give up. But she told herself that no matter how hard things were, she would hold on for another month. Slowly, she was approved（认可） by many villagers, which improved her confidence and led her to set bigger goals.
Zhang hoped that as long as she was there, Sanjia would go in a better direction towards a bright future.
38．What did Zhang do in Tianjin
A．She ran her own business. B．She drew pictures for Sanjia village.
C．She opened a study base in the village. D．She sold bottles of water on the street.
39．Which is the correct order of the experiences about Zhang Guifang
①She was chosen as the Party secretary of Sanjia village.
②She planned the creation of “rainbow village”.
③She returned to Sanjia village.
④She was approved by many villagers.
A．①④②③ B．③①②④ C．③①④② D．①③④②
40．What's the meaning of the underlined word “endless”
A．结束的 B．最后的 C．无止境的 D．完成的
41．Which of the words can describe Zhang
A．Humorous and successful. B．Quiet and confident.
C．Excellent and honest. D．Creative and hard-working.
42．What is the theme of the passage
A．Family. B．Health. C．Travel. D．Society.
模拟题针对性训练
（2024·河南周口·二模）Now Baidu and Meituan are working together to use self-driving technology to deliver (运送) food. They are going to make some self-driving cars. These companies use the self-driving cars to send group orders. For example,when a company orders food for people working there, a self-driving car will bring all of their orders to the company.
Online food ordering is becoming popular all around China, even in small villages. According to the report from the China Internet Network Information Center, 421 million Chinese people use different apps to order food online. That’s half the total number of internet users in China. It has become more popular because it costs less time. The improvement of China’s delivery services has also caught more customers’ attention.
Many delivery platforms (平台) are also delivering more products such as fruit, vegetables, medicine and flowers. As its services continue to improve, it’s likely that the delivery industry will keep growing. Some researchers say that using self-driving cars will be a revolution in the food delivery. They will make a great difference in the future.
Some people think there must be some problems about using self-driving cars to deliver food. For example,self-driving cars can drive well on flat(平坦的) roads, but can they drive well when the road is not flat People must work out such problems before they use self-driving cars.
Some people say that we will use self-driving cars in the near future and delivery men will lose their jobs. Do you think so My answer is“No,“ because self-driving delivery cannot bring food to everyone in every city.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．What do the companies use the self-driving cars to do
A．Send group orders. B．Send single orders.
C．Help a delivery man. D．Place food orders.
2．Why is online food ordering becoming popular according to Paragraph 2
①Because it costs less time.
②Because self-driving cars have been popular.
③Because China’s delivery services have improved.
④Because more kinds of products can be delivered.
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．①④
3．Which word has the similar meaning to the underlined word “revolution” in Paragraph 3
A．standard B．change C．victory D．exchange
4．What’s the best title for the text
A．Online food orders B．Ordering food in Baidu and Meituan
C．A future way of delivering food D．Self-driving cars in China
5．Where may the text be from
A．A notice board. B．A guide book. C．A sports newspaper. D．A science magazine.
（2024·河南洛阳·二模）Do you know about Bee&Flower It was once a well-known hair care brand (品牌) in China. Many brands like this have “disappeared” because young people don’t know about them. But recently, some old Chinese brands have made a comeback. It’s a good start, but there’s more to it.
In early September, anger over a Chinese makeup brand’s eyebrow pens (眉笔) lit up the internet. Some people thought that they were too expensive as it cost 79 yuan to get three pens. Shortly after, Bee&Flower started to sell three large bottles of hair care products for the same price. It showed that Chinese products could still be cost-effective (划算的).
Many Chinese brands took their chance by selling through livestreaming (直播). What’s more, they also helped sell each other’s products. For example, hosts of sports brand Erke washed their hair with Bee&Flower products on Sept 13, 2023.
Many people can’t stop buying these products. Why For one thing, they think that the products of these Chinese brands are good to use and don’t cost much. Also, it makes buyers feel proud. They can help these old brands “come back to life” by buying the products. Buyers believe in these brands and will use their money to help them grow.
However, livestreaming events should only be a start. How can brands keep people interested Good products with good prices. The brands shouldn’t take advantage of people’s trust. They should turn it into a reason to make their products better.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
6．Which activity helped Bee&Flower sell their products better
A．They had a big sale for offline shopping.
B．They made a comeback with other Chinese brands.
C．They took the chance of the expensive eyebrow pens.
D．They became the most popular hair care brand in China.
7．What do you know about the livestreaming of some Chinese brands
A．They took advantage of people’s trust. B．They helped sell each other’s products.
C．They made their products better to use. D．They sold the products at the same time.
8．What makes people buy products of Chinese brands
a. Good products b. Beautiful looks c. Amazing ads d. Low prices e. A hope to help
A．abc B．abd C．acd D．ade
9．What is the structure of the passage
A．①/②③/④⑤ B．①②/③④/⑤ C．①②/③/④⑤ D．①/②③④/⑤
10．What’s the main purpose of the text
A．To list the reasons for saving old Chinese Brands.
B．To introduce the ways to save old Chinese brands.
C．To compare different types of old Chinese brands.
D．To give advice on choosing old Chinese brands.
（2024·甘肃武威·二模）Did you watch the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing The Olympic mascot is called Bing Dwen Dwen, a cheerful panda. It has several meanings in Chinese language. Bing means “ice” and it is a symbol of purity. “Dwen Dwen” means “strong and lively”. The mascot shows the strong spirit of athletes and will help to promote the Olympic spirit.
Bing Dwen Dwen wears a full-body “shell” made of ice. “The idea came from bingtanghulu—a traditional Beijing street snack with a sweet cover,” the designer of the mascot Cao Xue said. And the heart shape in its left hand shows we are friendly and warm-hearted. The bright colors around its face stand for the ice and snow sport tracks. They tells the importance of high technologies.
Many people around the world like Bing Dwen Dwen very much. It was nearly sold out during February in China. It brings a lot of joy to those who take part in and watch the Olympic Winter Games. Gido Tsujioka, a reporter from Japan’s NTV, loves the panda so much that he has given himself a new name “Gido Dwen Dwen”. He often showed off his Bing Dwen Dwen on the Internet and he hopes more people in Japan will know China and its culture.
11．Bing is a symbol of ________.
A．strong spirit B．purity
C．snow sport tracks D．connectivity and high technologies
12．What does the underlined word “promote” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A．reduce. B．compare. C．hide. D．encourage.
13．The idea of Bing Dwen Dwen’s shell came from ________.
A．a panda B．a toy
C．a flag D．a traditional snack
14．What can we learn from the passage
A．Bing Dwen Dwen is only popular among Chinese people.
B．Gido Tsujioka is an athlete from Japan.
C．Bing Dwen Dwen has special cultural meanings.
D．There is a heart shape in Bing Dwen Dwen’s right hand.
15．What’s the best title for the passage
A．The Introduction of Bing Dwen Dwen
B．The History of Bing Dwen Dwen
C．The Importance of Bing Dwen Dwen
D．The Popularity of Bing Dwen Dwen
（2024·甘肃武威·三模）Do you know the two lovely mascots You may know the five “Fuwa” dolls from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. On September 17 of 2019, the two lovely mascots first showed on TV. Now, let’s see who they are.
Look at the panda! It looks like an astronaut. It wears an ice shell and looks fat, so we call it “Bing Dwen Dwen”. White is the color of ice and snow. “Bing Dwen Dwen” likes ice sports very much and is good at them. That’s why it is the mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
Do you think the red mascot looks like a lantern The lantern’s name is “Shuey RhonRhon”. When the Chinese New Year comes, people always make or buy red lanterns. Red is the color of hope and good luck, so people think their dreams will come true in the new year. “Shuey RhonRhon” can give players hope and help them do well in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games.
Many people in different countries like the two mascots very much, and they show their love for them on the Internet.
16．________ is the mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
A．“Fuwa”dolls B．Bing Dwen Dwen
C．An astronaut D．Shuey Rhon Rhon
17．“Bing Dwen Dwen” is ________.
A．a panda B．an astronaut C．an ice shell D．a lantern
18．What do we know about “Shuey Rhon Rhon” from the passage
A．It’s red because red is the color of the olympic Games.
B．It is the mascot of Chinese New Year.
C．It can bring players hope and good luck.
D．It’s always the mascot of Winter Paralympic Games.
19．Which of the following is NOT TRUE
A．The two lovely mascots first showed on TV on September 1, 2019.
B．“Bing Dwen Dwen” and “Shuey Rhon Rhon” are good at ice sports.
C．We call it “Bing Dwen Dwen” because it wears an ice shell and looks fat.
D．The two mascots are in different colors and shapes.
20．What’s the best title of the passage
A．People in different countries like the two mascots.
B．“Fuwa”, “Bing Dwen Dwen” and “Shuey Rhon Rhon”.
C．Two olympic mascots come to life.
D．2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
（2024·吉林长春·一模）In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to build a Silk Road Economic Belt (经济带) and a 21st Century Maritime (海上) Silk Road, which became known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI, “一带一路”倡议). The BRI has brought cultures together for over ten years. As the BRI continues to bring the world together, young people from the Belt and Road countries can see how it continues to develop and have a deeper understanding of it. We did a survey of 125 Chinese students. The following survey is about BRI in the eyes of the students. The diagrams (图表) below show the results.
How much do you know about the BRI Where did you learn about the BRI
Diagram Ⅰ Diagram Ⅱ
What stories and reports about the BRI do you know about Top four most-mentioned BRI countries among the students
Diagram Ⅲ Diagram Ⅳ
根据短文和图表内容，选择最佳答案。
21．The Belt and Road Initiative is over ________ years old.
A．10 B．12 C．14 D．16
22．According to Diagram Ⅰ, about ________ of the students have a deep understanding of the BRI.
A．10% B．15% C．35% D．50%
23．According to Diagram Ⅱ, students can learn about the BRI mostly from ________.
A．TV dramas and films B．the Internet
C．school classes and textbooks D．TV, newspapers and radio
24．According to Diagram Ⅲ, 35 students know about ________.
A．cultural exchanges
B．political and economic cooperation
C．personal stories of building the BRI
D．basic information about countries taking part in the BRI
25．According to Diagram IV, ________ is as popular as Thailand among the students.
A．India B．Malaysia C．Japan D．Singapore
（2024·安徽合肥·二模）Ordering takeouts (外卖) is very popular nowadays because it is convenient. More than 60 percent of the people in China order takeout food at least twice a week. What about people living in ancient times Did they eat takeouts
In fact, there was takeout as far back as the Song Dynasty. According to history books, Emperor Xiaozong (1127-1194) , liked to order takeouts late at night. His servants (仆人)went around the city to pick up the dishes and bring them back to the palace.
Common people also ordered takeouts. Restaurant workers would go out into the streets and yell out which dishes could be ordered that day. After hearing the waiters, people could then place an order. Later, takeout workers would bring food to their homes. In the famous painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival (《清明上河图》), a takeout worker can be seen with food in hand.
People at that time even had a special meal box for takeout dishes. It was a long box which was made of wood with several layers (层). People also used warming plates made of two layers of china. Hot water could be put between them to keep dishes warm.
26．According to the passage, takeout has a long history of about __________ years in China.
A．900 B．1000 C．1,500 D．2000
27．The underlined word “yell” probably means __________.
A．give B．find C．throw D．shout
28．From the passage we can infer (推断) that __________.
A．eating midnight food was popular in the Song Dynasty
B．every emperor in the Song Dynasty liked ordering takeouts
C．there was no need to order takeout ahead of time in ancient China
D．people used special china boxes for takeout dishes in ancient China
29．Which can be the best title for this passage
A．Takeouts in ancient China
B．The emperor who liked takeouts
C．The advantages of ordering takeouts
D．Ways to order takeouts in ancient China
（2024·湖北襄阳·一模）Do you know about Bee & Flower It was once a well-known hair care brand in China. Many brands like this have “disappeared” because young people don’t know about them.
But recently, some old Chinese brands have made a comeback. It’s a good start, but there’s more to it.
In early September, anger over a Chinese makeup brand’s eyebrow pens (眉笔) lit up the Internet. Some people thought that they were too expensive as it cost 79 yuan to get three pens. Shortly after, Bee & Flower started to sell three large bottles of hair care products for the same price. It showed that Chinese products could still be cost-effective (划算的).
Many Chinese brands took their chance by selling through livestreaming (直播). What’s more, they also helped sell each other’s products. For example, hosts of sports brand Erke washed their hair with Bee & Flower products on Sept. 13.
Many people can’t stop buying these products. Why For one thing, they think that the products of these Chinese brands are good to use and don’t cost much. Also, it makes buyers feel proud. They can help these old brands “come back to life” by buying the products. Buyers believe in these brands and will use their money to help them grow.
However, livestreaming events should only be a start. How can brands keep people interested Good products with good prices. The brands shouldn’t take advantage of (利用) people’s trust. They should turn it into a reason to make their products better.
30．Which of the following can take the place of the word “disappeared”
A．shown up B．looked up C．given away D．gone away
31．What gave Bee & Flower the chance to sell their products
A．There was a big activity for online shopping.
B．It became a well-known hair care brand in China.
C．The products of Chinese brands became more popular.
D．People were discussing expensive eyebrow pens.
32．What happened during the livestreaming of some Chinese brands
A．They sold their products at a higher price.
B．They helped sell the goods of other brands.
C．They sold all the products in one room.
D．The workers washed their hair while doing sports.
33．What makes people buy products of Chinese brands
a. Low prices. b. A willingness to help. c. Excellent ads.
d. Good products. e. Interesting looks.
A．a, b, c B．a, b, d C．b, c, d D．b, d, e
34．What does the writer think according to the last paragraph
A．Chinese brands can only be popular for a while.
B．Livestreaming is a good way to keep brands popular.
C．It is smart to use people’s trust to keep them interested.
D．The brands should set good prices for their products.
（2024·山东枣庄·二模）After work, you go back home, open an app, place your order, and wait for your food to be delivered (递送) to your home. This is what many young people do in China these days. According to the latest report from the China Internet Network Information Center, 421 million Chinese people use online food delivery services. It is half of the total number of Internet users in China.
Which group of people is ordering food online the most For sure, it is mainly young people. A recent report that was published by the China Hospitality Association and Meituan, a food delivery service, showed that 86.3 percent of the service’s users are between 20 and 34 years old. These people, are the main force driving the development of the food delivery industry.
Small families rely largely on food delivery services. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Chinese families have changed in size over the past ten years. In 2002, only 7.7 percent of families have only one person. But this number increased to 15.6 percent in 2017. The percentage of two-person families rose from 18.4 in 2002 to 27.2 in 2017. For small families, cooking always takes a lot of time and energy, so ordering food online has become more popular.
The improvement of China’s food delivery services has also made more customers interested. According to Meituan’s report, the average (平均的) time it takes to make a food delivery dropped from 38 minutes in 2016 to 29 minutes in 2020. Many delivery platforms are also offering more services, delivering products such as fruit, vegetables, medicine and even flowers. As their services continue to improve, it’s certain that the food delivery industry will keep growing in the future.
35．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2
A．Food delivery has developed rapidly. B．More and more people will live in small families.
C．Most Internet users like to order food on Meituan. D．Food delivery is popular with young people.
36．The underlined word “rely” in the passage has the same meaning as “________”.
A．come B．depend C．work D．rest
37．What’s the best title for this passage
A．China’s food delivery industry is growing. B．Fewer people in China like home cooking.
C．The number of Internet users in China is rising. D．Food delivery services bring people convenience.
参考答案：
中考原题答案
A 39．B 40．C 41．D 42．D
模拟题答案
1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．D
6．C 7．B 8．D 9．A 10．B
11．B 12．D 13．D 14．C 15．A
16．B 17．A 18．C 19．A 20．B
21．A 22．B 23．D 24．C 25．B
26．A 27．D 28．D 29．A
30．D 31．D 32．B 33．B 34．D
35．D 36．B 37．A