专题03-1-阅读理解(应用文+说明文)之2024江苏省地级市中考英语真题分类汇编(原卷+解析卷)

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专题03-1-阅读理解(应用文+说明文)
之2024江苏省地级市中考英语真题分类汇编
应用文
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(2024·江苏苏州·中考统考真题A篇)
It is generally neither too hot nor too cold in Suzhou. Sometimes summer can be hot and wet. Winter can be a little cold, but not too cold if the wind is not blowing too strongly.MonthsAverage (平均) TemperatureAverage RainfallJanuary-February2-10℃5-7cmMarch7-13℃9-10cmApril-May12-24℃7-9cmJune-August22-31℃19-22cmSeptember-October17-28℃5-7cmNovember-December5-17℃4-5cmMany of the classical gardens in the city are designed with the change of seasons in mind. They show different features during different months. The Master of Nets Garden is full of different kinds of trees. Each of them blooms (开花) in a different season. The view of this garden changes according to the time of year.Rain should not be a problem. It shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your stay in Suzhou. Instead, many would say the classical gardens are at their best in rain or heavy fog.
11. What’s the average temperature in Suzhou in March
A. 2-10℃. B. 7-13℃. C. 12-24℃. D. 5-17℃.
12. To better explain the design features of the gardens, the writer ________.
A. gives an example B. asks a question C. makes a survey D. lists some numbers
13. What’s the best title for the text
A. Gardens in Suzhou. B. Rain in Suzhou. C. Seasons in Suzhou. D. Weather in Suzhou.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. D
【语篇导读】本文为应用文。短文主要介绍了苏州的天气以及苏州园林随季节而变化的特点。
11.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据表格第三行“March...7-13℃”可知，3月的平均温度是7至13℃，故选B。
12.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Many of the classical gardens in the city are designed with the change of seasons in mind... The Master of Nets Garden is full of different kinds of trees. Each of them blooms (开花) in a different season.”可知，许多苏州古典园林的设计考虑到了季节的变化，作者以网师园为例，更好地解释了这一设计特点，故选A。
13.【答案】D
【解析】主旨大意题(最佳标题)。通读全文可知，文中先是介绍了苏州的天气情况，然后介绍了苏州园林随季节而变化的特点，因此文章的主题应是“苏州的天气”，D项最适合作为标题，故选D。
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(2024·江苏无锡·中考统考真题A篇)
New MessageDear Headmaster, I am happy to recommend Jenny Thompson for the 2024 Youth Star Award. As president of the Community Service Club, Jenny led successful projects like helping younger students and raising over 10, 000 yuan for local shelters. She is always ready to help others. Jenny does well in her studies, especially in Science and Math, and often helps her classmates. She also volunteers at the local food bank and helps people in need. Jenny is a good student and leader. I highly recommend her for the 2024 Youth Star Award. Yours sincerely, David Harrison Community Service Coordinator Sunshine High School
25. This is _______.
A. a recommendation letter B. a confirmation letter
C. an application letter D. an invitation letter
26. Who is writing this letter
A. The headmaster. B. The president. C. Jenny Thompson. D. David Harrison.
27. What is Jenny like
A. Kind and careful. B. Kind and helpful. C. Energetic and careful. D. Energetic and helpful.
【答案】25. A 26. D 27. B
【语篇导读】本文是应用文(推荐信)。David推荐Jenny评选2024年青年之星奖，并对Jenny作出了介绍和评价。
25.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“I am happy to recommend Jenny Thompson for the 2024 Youth Star Award.”及“I highly recommend her for the 2024 Youth Star Award.”可知，本文是一封推荐信，故选A。
26.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Yours sincerely, David Harrison”可知，这封推荐信是David Harrison写的，故选D。
27.【答案】B
【解析】推理判断题。根据“like helping younger students and raising over 10, 000 yuan for local shelters. She is always ready to help others.”、“and often helps her classmates”、“She also volunteers at the local food bank and helps people in need.”可知，Jenny帮助年轻的学生，为当地避难所筹集资金，她还帮助同学等。故可知她是一个善良的且乐于助人的人，故选B。
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(2024·江苏常州·中考统考真题A篇)
The Chinese ancient tea ceremony(仪式)is a practice of preparing, serving, and enjoying tea. It might start in the Tang Dynasty or even earlier and it reached its greatest time in the Song Dynasty. The traditional Chinese tea ceremony is usually held in important situations to welcome guests.
Main steps:
*Prepare a tea set. To hold a Chinese tea ceremony, a full tea set is needed, including a teapot, a serving bowl, cups, plates, etc.
*Heat the tea set. This step can help tea fully give off its nice smell.
*Put tea leaves into the teapot. Use the teaspoon, not the hand, to place some tea leaves into the teapot.
*Wash tea leaves. Pour the hot water into the teapot and keep it for a few seconds, and then pour out water quickly.
*Brew tea. Refill the teapot with hot water of a proper temperature, cover it and wait for a few minutes to keep the pleasant smell of the tea soup.
Manners and rules:
If you are the host, please:
*Serve the tea with both of your hands.
*Do not fill the teacup fully, since the hot tea soup might hurt the guests.
*Keep an eye on the teacups of your guests and fill them in time.
If you are the guest, please:
*Receive the teacup with both hands when being served with tea.
*Show your admiration and thanks to the host when smelling or drinking the tea soup.
*Take a small mouthful of tea soup every time instead of drinking it up at a time.
*Dress properly to attend the tea ceremony.
23. What should you do before putting tea leaves into the teapot
A. Clean tea leaves. B. Dry tea leaves. C. Cool the tea set. D. Heat the tea set.
24. Which of the following is considered to be good manners
A. The host fills the guest’s teacup fully.
B. The host keeps an eye on the guests.
C. The guest receives the teacup with his right hand.
D. The guest drinks the tea slowly to show his politeness.
25. Which part of a magazine is the text most probably from
A. Food. B. Culture. C. Entertainment. D. History.
【答案】23. D 24. D 25. B
【语篇导读】本篇为应用文。短文主要介绍了中国古代茶道的步骤和礼仪。
23.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“*Heat the tea set.”和“*Put tea leaves into the teapot.”可知，在放入茶叶之前需要加热茶具。故选D。
24.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“If you are the guest, please:…*Take a small mouthful of tea soup every time instead of drinking it up at a time.”可知，客人应每次一小口地喝，不能一次喝完，即慢慢喝茶以求礼貌。故选D。
25.【答案】B
【解析】推理判断题。文章主要介绍了中国古代茶道的步骤和礼仪，属于文化范畴，故选B。
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(2024·江苏镇江·中考统考真题A篇)A bird’s feather coat is made up of many different kinds of feathers. Each has a different function(功能).
●Head FeathersHead feathers come in all sizes. Tiny ones grow in overlapping(交叠的)rows to make a silky covering for a bird’s head.●Primary Flight FeathersThe outer wing feathers are long and strong. They are usually wider on one side. Their job is to push air as birds fly.●Secondary Flight FeathersA row of smaller feathers grows on the bottom of the wing closer to the body. These also push air, so birds can fly.●Tail FeathersTail feathers help birds fly forward and stop during their flight.●Down FeathersDown feathers grow under the other feathers. They are light and soft. Their job is to keep birds warm. ◆FlightFeathers push down on the air, so birds can fly. Feathers can move, so birds can change the shape of their wings. And feathers are light, so they don’t add too much weight.◆Social MediaBirds’ feathers tell the world who they are. Eye-catching feathers are good for attracting mates.◆ProtectionFeathers of different colours and shapes act like camouflage(保护色), hiding birds from enemies. And often when an enemy tries to catch a bird, all it gets is a mouthful of tail feathers.◆Keeping warm and coolDown feathers stop heat from getting in or out. This helps the bird stay just the right temperature. Feathers are so good at catching heat that penguins can stay warm even when standing on the ice sheet at 40 below zero.
21. Which part of a bird is introduced in the passage
A. B. C. D.
22. Which of the following feathers do birds mainly depend on to fly
①Head Feathers
②Primary Flight Feathers
③Secondary Flight Feathers
④Tail Feathers
⑤Down Feathers
A. ②③④ B. ①②④ C. ③④⑤ D. ①④⑤
23. What can feathers help birds do according to the passage
A. Birds can change the shape of wings because feathers come in all sizes.
B. Some feathers can help birds hide themselves because they are very light.
C. Birds like penguins can keep warm because down feathers are quite silky.
D. Some feathers can be birds’ social media because they can help attract mates.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D
【语篇导读】本篇为应用文。短文主要介绍鸟的羽毛的不同作用。
21.【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据“A bird’s feather coat is made up of many different kinds of feathers.”可知，文章介绍鸟的羽毛，故选C。
22.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“●Primary Flight Feathers Their job is to push air as birds fly.”，“●Secondary Flight Feathers These also push air, so birds can fly.”和“●Tail Feathers Tail feathers help birds fly forward and stop during their flight.”可知，鸟类主要依靠主飞羽、次飞羽和尾羽飞行，故选A。
23.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Eye-catching feathers are good for attracting mates.”可知，醒目的羽毛有利于吸引配偶，选项D“有些羽毛可以成为鸟类的社交媒体，因为它们可以帮助吸引配偶。”表述正确，故选D。
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(2024·江苏南通·中考统考真题A篇)
31. You can find the noticeboard in ________.
A. Sunshine DIY Club B. a community centre
C. Sunshine Central Park D. a computer company
32. If Jack has 10$ for dinner in the robot restaurant, he can order ________.
A. Thai chicken and rice, Tomato soup and Irish cream coffee
B. German sausage and chips, French onion soup and Cookie
C. Tomato sandwich, Italian cheese and Fresh orange juice
D. Chicken salad, Potato salad, Italian cheese and English tea
33. From the noticeboard above, we know that ________.
A. the owner spent 500 $ buying Sherry on Saturday
B. a robot cooks some dishes in the robot restaurant
C. a broken computer can be fixed for free on June 24
D. 2$ should be paid to make two hats in the DIY club
【答案】31. B 32. A 33. C
【语篇导读】本篇为应用文，主要介绍了布告栏上的几个布告。
31.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据“SUNSHINE COMMUNITY CENTER”可知可以在社区中心看到，故选B。
32.【答案】A
【解析】推理判断题。根据“Thai chicken and rice 6$...Tomato soup 3$...Irish cream coffee 1$”可知他花了10美元，所以他可能点了泰国鸡肉饭、番茄汤和爱尔兰奶油咖啡；选项C中的食物价格也是10美元，但是西红柿三明治只有午饭提供，故排除，故选A。
33.【答案】C
【解析】推理判断题。根据“An IT engineer will solve problems with computers for free every Monday”以及“on Saturday 15th June”可知6月15号是周六，每周一，一名IT工程师将免费解决电脑问题，可推知6月24号一名IT工程师将免费解决电脑问题，故选C。
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(2024·江苏扬州·中考统考真题A篇)China has named the spacecraft that will put its astronauts on the moon. The new manned spacecraft is Mengzhou and the lunar lander is Lanyue. China plans to land its astronauts on the moon around 2030. Check the table to learn the details on China’s exciting journey to the moon.
MENGZHOU AND LANYUETake Chinese People’s Dream To The Moon Closer
Mengzhou — The manned spacecraft Meaning of the name: Dream boat The name carries the Chinese people’s space exploration dreams to the moon. Main tasks: Carry out China’s manned lunar exploration Operate near-Earth space station Payload: For lunar tasks, it can carry 3 astronauts round trip between the ground and lunar orbit (轨道). For near-Earth orbit tasks, it can carry 7 astronauts round trip between the ground and space station. Lanyue — The lunar lander Meaning of the name: Clasping the moon The name symbolizes the bravery and confidence of the Chinese people in exploring the universe and landing on the moon. Main tasks: Transport between lunar orbit and lunar surface Serve as the center for astronaut activities, energy supply, and data transmission on the moon Support lunar exploration and activities Payload: It can carry 2 astronauts round trip, lunar rover, and scientific payloads.
Exploration Steps 1. Two Long March-10 rockets are launched (发射). One carries Mengzhou and the other carries Lanyue. 2. The two spacecraft meet and join in lunar orbit and the astronauts enter the lander. 3. The Lanyue lander sends the astronauts to the lunar surface. 4. The astronauts carry out scientific exploration and sample (样本) collection on the lunar surface as planned. 5. After completing the job on the moon, the Lanyue lander takes the astronauts to go up to lunar orbit. 6. The two spacecraft meet and join again, and the astronauts take the lunar samples to the Mengzhou spacecraft. 7. The Mengzhou spacecraft returns to Earth with the moon samples.
31. Which of the following is Lanyue’s task
A. Operate near-Earth space station. B. Support Earth exploration and activities.
C. Transport between the ground and space station. D. Work as the center for energy supply on the moon.
32. What can we learn from the exploration steps
A. The same rocket sends Mengzhou and Lanyue into space.
B. Astronauts reach and leave the moon in the Lanyue lander.
C. Mengzhou and Lanyue join together at the space station.
D. The Lanyue lander returns to Earth with the samples on the moon.
33. What is the purpose of this passage
A. To encourage the youth to make inventions for China’s moon program.
B. To tell the reader about the history of China’s lunar exploration journey.
C. To offer suggestions on how to take up challenges in the lunar exploration task.
D. To give information on the new spacecraft for China’s manned lunar exploration task.
【答案】31. D 32. B 33. D
【语篇导读】本篇为应用文。短文主要介绍了即将将宇航员送上月球的宇宙飞船“梦舟”和“揽月”的一些信息。
31.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Main tasks: ... Serve as the center for astronaut activities, energy supply, and data transmission on the moon”可知，作为月球上的能源供应中心是“揽月”的任务，故选D。
32.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据“The Lanyue lander sends the astronauts to the lunar surface.”及“After completing the job on the moon, the Lanyue lander takes the astronauts to go up to lunar orbit.”可知，宇航员乘坐“揽月”着陆器到达和离开月球，故选B。
33.【答案】D
【解析】主旨大意题。根据“China has named the spacecraft that will put its astronauts on the moon. The new manned spacecraft is Mengzhou and the lunar lander is Lanyue ... Check the table to learn the details on China’s exciting journey to the moon.”及全文可知，本文主要介绍了即将将宇航员送上月球的宇宙飞船“梦舟”和“揽月”的一些信息。因此其目的是为了提供一些关于中国载人探月任务的新宇宙飞船的信息，故选D。
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(2024·江苏宿迁·中考统考真题A篇)
31. When will the Day Camp begin
A. On July 2, 2024. B. On June 20, 2024. C. On July 8, 2024. D. On June 30, 2024.
32. What activity can you take part in if you are 15 years old
A. Painting. B. Playing games. C. Dancing. D. Playing sports.
33. How can you find more information about the camp according to the passage
A. By visiting the website. B. By reading newspapers.
C. By asking your teachers. D. By making a telephone call.
【答案】31. A 32. D 33. A
【语篇导读】本篇为应用文，是一则暑假夏令营的广告。
31.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“July 2-July 8, 2024”可知，2024年7月2号开始，故选A。
32.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“For children aged 13-16 Play sports, make special projects and take field trips.”可知，15岁的孩子可以参加运动，故选D。
33.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“For more information, click www.Summerdaycamp.gov”可知，通过浏览网址得知更多信息，故选A。
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(2024·江苏徐州·中考统考真题A篇)
26. According to me pictures, which magic expression may be difficult for people to use
A. Please. B. Thank you. C. Excuse me. D. Sorry.
27. What do the pictures try to teach kids
A. Safety tips. B. Traffic rules. C. Good manners. D. Public signs.
【答案】26. D 27. C
【语篇导读】本篇为应用文，用图片的方式教孩子一些良好的举止。
26.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Last we come to ‘sorry’. This can be so hard to say”可知，“sorry”这个表达可能是人们难以使用的，故选D。
27.【答案】C
【解析】推理判断题。根据“And don’t forget ‘excuse me’—it’s bad manners if we do”可推断，图片试图教孩子一些良好的举止，故选C。
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(2024·江苏淮安·中考统考真题A篇)
Join Us!Different clubs make our school life colorful. Which one would you like to join Volunteer ClubWe are going to visit the old people’s home this Saturday. We will do some cleaning for the old and make dumplings with them. Let’s meet at 9:00 a. m. at the school gate. We will take the bus there and return at 4:00 p. m. Call 379516 to join us. Basketball ClubCan you play basketball Do you want to learn different basketball skills Do you want to enjoy exciting matches Our club opens at 4:00 p. m. every Tuesday. Remember to wear sports shoes. Call 543715 if you are interested. Hiking ClubWe are going to the countryside for a hike this Sunday. We can enjoy the beauty of nature and have a picnic there. We will come back at 3:30 p. m. Let’s meet at the school gate at 8:00 a. m. Call 592873 if you want to join us. DIY ClubIf you are a DIY lover, come and join us! Here you can make, repair and decorate things yourselves. You’ll have lots of fun here. The club is open from 2:00 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. every Monday. Call 593782 for more information.
26. Amy, a member of Volunteer Club, will get to the old people’s home ________.
A. by bus B. by plane C. by train D. on foot
27. If Tony joins Basketball Club, he can go there ________.
A. at weekends B. every Monday C. every day D. every Tuesday
28. John wants to have a picnic at weekends. He can join _______.
A. Volunteer Club B. Basketball Club C. Hiking Club D. DIY Club
29. You can call _______ to know more about DIY Club.
A. 592873 B. 543715 C. 379516 D. 593782
30. Where can you most probably find the poster
A. In a restaurant. B. In a school. C. In a hotel. D. In a supermarket.
【答案】26. A 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. B
【语篇导读】本篇为应用文。短文主要介绍了几个俱乐部。
26.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“We will take the bus there and return at 4:00 p. m”可知他们要坐公交车去，故选A。
27.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Our club opens at 4:00 p. m. every Tuesday”可知每周二去篮球俱乐部，故选D。
28.【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Hiking Club We can enjoy the beauty of nature and have a picnic there”可知如果想野餐，可以参加徒步旅行俱乐部，故选C。
29.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Call 593782 for more information.”可知可以打电话593782了解更多关于DIY俱乐部的信息，故选D。
30.【答案】B
【解析】推理判断题。根据“Let’s meet at 9:00 a. m. at the school gate”以及“Let’s meet at the school gate at
8:00 a. m.”可知文章可能出现在学校，故选B。
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(2024·江苏盐城·中考统考真题A篇)
At present, many foreigners show great interest in learning Chinese idioms(成语). Terry and Kate are among them. Most Chinese idioms have four characters. For example, qingchuyulan(bluer than indigo), and houjibofa(success comes with time and effort). Terry and Kate are now reading stories behind the Chinese idioms they have learnt recently.
In the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Huan of Qi led his army to help the State of Yan fight the enemies. They set out in spring. However, when they won the war and wert back home, winter began. Everything in the mountain was covered with snow. They walked and walked only to find they came back to the same place. The army felt hungry and cold. As that time, the minister Guan Zhong picked out some old horses and set them free. The horses started to walk by themselves. The army followed the old horses, Soon, they found their way and walked out of the mountains. In the Spring and Autunm period, the Stute of Wu and the State of Yue didn’t get along well. They were fighting for years. People in each state didn’t have a good relationship, either. Oue day, the people of Wu and Yue happened to be on the same boat to cross a river. When the boat was in thus center of the river, a strong wind came. It seemed the boat would turn over anytime. Just then, they forget all the hatred between the two states and began to help and support each other just like they were family. In the end, they safely got to the river bank.
21. Which of the following best describes the first story
A. B. C. D.
22. What is the second story mainly about
A. Going travelling on horses together. B. Going through difficulties together.
C. Trying to finish tasks on one’s own. D. Putting all hearts into making boats.
23. Which is a similar point of the two stories
A. They happened on sunny days. B. They happened in big mountains.
C. The people got success in the end. D. The people got help from animals.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C
【语篇导读】本篇为应用文。短文主要介绍了特里和凯特最近学过的中国成语背后的趣事。
21.【答案】D
【解析】推理判断题。根据“As that time, the minister Guan Zhong picked out some old horses and set them free. The horses started to walk by themselves. The army followed the old horses, Soon, they found their way and walked out of the mountains.”可知，他们放了马匹，让马匹来引路，他们才能走出山，D图片符合，故选D。
22.【答案】B
【解析】主旨大意题。根据“Just then, they forget all the hatred between the two states and began to help and support each other just like they were family.”可知，在面对困难时，放下彼此的恩怨，一起度过难关，故选B。
23.【答案】C
【解析】推理判断题。根据“Soon, they found their way and walked out of the mountains.”以及“In the end, they safely got to the river bank”可知，共同点是最后人们都取得了胜利，故选C。
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(2024·江苏连云港·中考统考真题A篇)
Best kite festivals around the world
Imagine a sky full of colorful kites of all shapes and sizes. Isn’t it wonderful Now, we’ll take you on a journey through some of the best kite festivals around the world.
Name Weifang International Kite Festival Washington State International Kite Festival Dieppe International Kite Festival
Time Every year in April. Every year in August. Every two years in September.
Place In Weifang, China. In Washington, US. In Dieppe, France.
History Since 1984. Since 1981. Since 1980.
Features There is a big parade (巡游). Visitors can try their hand at kite making. It’s celebrated for about a week with kite fights and races. It still holds a world record about kite flying. It shows kite designs with different themes. There is an evening light show with thousands of kites.
26. Both Weifang and Washington State International Kite Festival ________.
A. take place once a year B. keep many world records
C. last for about a month D. have a history of 30 years
27. What can people do in Dieppe International Kite Festival
A. Take part in a big parade. B. Join in kite fights and races.
C. Decide the theme for kites. D. Enjoy a light show with kites.
28. If Tom wants to make a kite, he can go to ________.
A. Dieppe in April B. Dieppe in September C. Weifang in April D. Washington in August
【答案】26. A 27. D 28. C
【语篇导读】本篇为应用文。短文主要介绍了世界上最好的风筝节。
26.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Weifang International Kite Festival Every year in April”以及“Washington State International Kite Festival Every year in August”可知潍坊国际风筝节和华盛顿州国际风筝节都是一年举办一次，故选A。
27.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“It shows kite designs with different themes. There is an evening light show with thousands of kites.”可知在迪耶普国际风筝节上人们可以欣赏有成千上万只风筝的晚间灯光秀，故选D。
28.【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Weifang International Kite Festival Every year in April Visitors can try their hand at kite making.”可知在四月举办的潍坊国际风筝节上，可以自己制作风筝，故选C。
说明文
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(2024·江苏苏州·中考统考真题B篇)
A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China’s breakout TV hit of the year. It has also won praise at a film festival abroad. To the Wonder is based on the award-winning novel of Li Juan, My Altay, and is directed by Teng Congcong. It is very poetic and filled with beautiful wisdom.
The TV drama follows the journey of Li Wenxiu. She once wished to leave Altay, an area in Northern Xinjiang. After failing to realize her dream in the capital of Xinjiang, Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself. At first, Li finds it hard to understand her neighbours’ traditional way of thinking. Under the influence of her mother Zhang Fengxia, Li starts to see the place and its people in a new light. Later, she comes to understand their lifestyle and respect for nature.
Fans describe watching the drama as an experience in the wonderland. “It’s like breathing in fresh air or lying under the sun,” said one fan. “It is a unique drama, very different from the usual Chinese series. A must-watch if you want to discover the beauty of the grassland and life there,” another fan said.
“People enjoy the wonderful view of Altay. But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level,” said Teng Congcong. “In the drama, everyone communicates sincerely. Even if I disagree with you, I sincerely respect you. In fact, this is a very important part of human nature—the love for truth, goodness and beauty.”
14. To the Wonder is the name of _______.
A. a foreign drama B. a famous film C. a TV series D. a beautiful poem
15. Why does Li Wenxiu come back to Altay
A. To look after her mother. B. To find herself a new direction.
C. To help the local people. D. To enjoy its beautiful view.
16. The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to _______.
A. serious B. common C. special D. strange
17. What is the key to the success of To the Wonder according to Director Teng
A. Its sincere respect for nature. B. The beautiful wisdom of the writer.
C. The lifestyle of the local people. D. Its sincere connection with viewers.
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. C 17. D
【语篇导读】本篇为说明文。短文主要介绍了一部电视剧《我的阿勒泰》的故事梗概及粉丝对其的评价和这部剧成功的原因。
14.【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据“A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China’s breakout TV hit of the year.”可知，它是一部电视连续剧，故选C。
15.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself.”可知，她回到阿勒泰是为了试图给自己找个新方向，故选B。
16.【答案】C
【解析】词义猜测题。根据“very different from the usual Chinese series”可知，这部剧与通常的电视剧非常不同，因此它是独特的，故划线单词表示“独特的”，用special近义，故选C。
17.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level,”可知，这部电视剧成功的关键在于它能够在人类的层面上与观众建立联系，故选D。
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(2024·江苏苏州·中考统考真题C篇)China has become the world’s largest producer and market of EVs (电车). According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口).
The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green, high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands (品牌).
China’s EV industry is now facing both challenges and chances. It’s reported that 71% of EV brands cut prices in 2023. EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks. In order to be both green and smart, Chinese EV makers are trying hard to improve technologies like battery qualities and AI support. At the same time, the government is adding even more charging points (充电站). On the other hand, more Chinese people are aware of the environmental problems. It is encouraging more buyers to choose EVs.
EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead.
18. How many Chinese-made EVs were sold in China in 2023
A. 8.38 million. B. 9.49 million. C. 9.58 million. D. 8.29 million.
19. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2
A. To introduce different EV brands in China.
B. To give some information about Auto China.
C. To show the development of China’s EV industry.
D. To advise people to buy Chinese-made EVs.
20. EV makers can most probably reduce growing risks by ______.
A. improving innovation ability B. winning the government’s support
C. adding more charging points D. dealing with environmental problems
21. What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry
A. Uncertain. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful. D. Worried.
【答案】18. D 19. C 20. A 21. B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。短文介绍了中国在电动汽车行业的发展以及面临的机遇和挑战。
18.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口).”可知，2023年中国制造的电动汽车销量为949万辆，其中包括出口120万辆，故在国内销售了829万辆，故选D。
19.【答案】C
【解析】主旨大意题。根据“At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show”可知，2004年的汽车展上只有一家展示电动汽车的品牌，但是到了2024年有了多家品牌，文章第二段的内容表明了中国电车行业的发展，故选C。
20.【答案】A
【解析】推理判断题。根据“EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks”可知，没有创新能力的电动汽车制造商将面临越来越大的风险，故可知电动汽车制造商可以通过提高创新能力来降低风险，故选A。
21.【答案】B
【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段“EVs are the way of the future…It is very likely that China will hold the lead.”可知，作者认为电动汽车行业大有可为，且中国在未来会居于领先地位，故可知作者对中国电动汽车行业的未来是充满希望的，故选B。
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(2024·江苏无锡·中考统考真题D篇)
A theory of emotionTwo scientists called Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer developed the two-factor theory of emotion in 1962. They said that emotions are formed in two parts. First, the body has a physical response to a threat and then the mind considers the physical response as an emotion, which is then felt by the person. For example, imagine you are walking through a forest and you see a bear. Seeing it would probably start a physical response, such as your heart beating very fast and sweat breaking out. Your mind then decides that this is fear, which you feel as an emotion.
A new study has suggested that the key to reducing feelings of anger is not venting (letting the angry emotions out) but doing calming activities such as yoga or meditation.
The study was published in March by Sophie Kjaervik and Brad Bushman from Ohio State University in the US. They wanted to explore the popular theory that venting (expressing) anger is a good way of reducing it. Examples of venting anger include shouting or hitting something like a cushion, so that you let go of the emotion and therefore don’t feel it any more. The pair looked at 154 other studies on anger. These involved 10, 189 people, and included a variety of ages and backgrounds. In their study, Kjaervik and Bushman define anger as “an emotional response (反应) to a real or imagined threat (威胁)”. They used a theory of emotion (情绪假说) that says emotions are partly felt in your body and partly in your mind.
The scientists looked at the other studies to see how different activities influenced anger. They found that activities such as running or boxing—which are often thought to be good for dealing with anger—weren’t very good at reducing it. In fact, some of these activities actually made it worse because they increased physical responses in the body that are linked to feeling angry. For example, they made people’s hearts beat faster. However, activities that decreased physical responses in the body did help to reduce feelings of anger. These included activities that slow the heart rate, such as deep breathing, meditation and yoga. Bushman says activities that increase physical responses may be good for heart health but are “definitely not the best way to reduce anger”.
The team found jogging was most likely to increase anger. However, some heart-rate increasing activities—like ball games and team sports—could reduce anger.
34. What is the main finding of the new study
A. A new method of venting anger. B. A new method of reducing anger.
C. Good activities to vent anger. D. Good activities to reduce anger.
35. What can we learn about calming activities
A. They can reduce feelings of anger. B. They can increase the heart rate.
C. They are good for mind health. D. They are good for heart health.
36. According to Schachter and Singer’s theory, what happens first if you see a snake and feel afraid
A. You get the feeling of fear. B. You get the feeling of calm.
C. Your heart beats fast. D. Your heart beats slowly.
37. The following sentence can best be put at the end of ________.
They think this shows that fun or playful activities help to reduce negative feelings.
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
【答案】34. D 35. A 36. C 37. D
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。短文主要介绍了关于情绪的两因素理论，以及一项新的研究发现，即减少愤怒感觉的关键不是发泄，而是做一些如瑜伽或冥想等平静的活动。
34.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study has suggested that the key to reducing feelings of anger is not venting (letting the angry emotions out) but doing calming activities such as yoga or meditation.”可知，新的研究发现，减少愤怒感觉的关键不是发泄，而是做一些如瑜伽或冥想等平静的活动，故这项新的研究主要发现了一些可以减少愤怒的好的活动，故选D。
35.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段“However, activities that decreased physical responses in the body did help to reduce feelings of anger. These included activities that slow the heart rate, such as deep breathing, meditation and yoga.”可知，那些能够减少身体反应的活动，即深呼吸、冥想和瑜伽等平静的活动有助于减少愤怒感觉，故选A。
36.【答案】C
【解析】推理判断题。根据“For example, imagine you are walking through a forest and you see a bear. Seeing it would probably start a physical response, such as your heart beating very fast and sweat breaking out.”可知，文章指出，当我们看到一只熊时，我们的身体可能会做出反应，比如心跳得很快，出汗。故可知当我们看到一条蛇并感到害怕时，我们心跳也会加快，故选C。
37.【答案】D
【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段“However, some heart-rate increasing activities—like ball games and team sports—could reduce anger.”可知，团队发现一些增加心率的活动，如球类运动和团队运动，可能会减少愤怒。这表明有趣的活动有助于减少负面情绪。故这句话可以放在第四自然段的结尾，故选D。
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(2024·江苏常州·中考统考真题D篇)①China published the world’s first highly clear lunar geologic(地质的)atlas(地图集)on April 21. According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS), it will provide up-to-date information for future lunar research and exploration.
②“These maps will help choose locations for future lunar research stations,” Ouyang Ziyuan, a well-known lunar scientist, said. “They can also help us better know about the Earth and other planets in the solar system, like Mars.”
③The world has seen great progress in the field of lunar science over the past half a century. However, the lunar geologic atlas that was developed during the Apollo Program remained unchanged. “As lunar geologic studies develop, those old maps can no longer satisfy future needs,” said Liu Jianzhong, a CAS researcher.
④Since 2012, Ouyang and Liu have led a team of scientists from several research centers in compiling(编制)this atlas. Their work was mainly built on information gained from China’s Chang’e Program. Information from other research projects and international tasks was also used.
⑤The new geologic atlas, which is published in both Chinese and English, presents a scale(比例尺)of 1: 2.5 million. Compared with the 1:5 million scale lunar maps from the US in 2020, these larger scale maps show more details. As well as the geologic history of the moon, they provide information on its 14 types of structures(结构)and 17 types of rocks. A total of 12,341 impact craters(撞击坑)and 81 impact basins have also been marked.
⑥This atlas is set to serve many useful purposes, such as lunar resources research and science education. Liu said the upcoming Chang’e-6 task would also use the atlas. “Our maps can help the research by providing scientific support,” he explained.
⑦“Compiling the atlas was a huge task, which included years of effort from a large number of researchers,” said Gregory Michael, a German scientist. “It will be a starting point for every new question of lunar geology.”
33. What is the great value of the new atlas
A. It is the first lunar geologic atlas in the world. B. It proves the hard work of Chinese scientists.
C. It will meet the future needs in lunar studies. D. It is built on information from many researches.
34. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The large size and mystery of the moon. B. The discovery of Chang’e Program.
C. The details of the new geologic atlas. D. The challenges the scientists face.
35. How does the writer prove “This atlas is set to serve many useful purposes”
A. By comparing different purposes. B. By using Chang’e-6 task as an example.
C. By using a German scientist’s words. D. By listing information from the new maps.
36. What does “It” in the last paragraph refer to(指代)
A. Scientific support. B. The lunar research.
C. Effort from researchers. D. Compiling the atlas.
【答案】33. C 34. C 35. B 36. D
【语篇导读】本篇为说明文。短文主要介绍了中国发布的世界上首个高清晰度月球地质图集及其重要性。
33.【答案】C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据“However, the lunar geologic atlas that was developed during the Apollo Program remained unchanged. ‘As lunar geologic studies develop, those old maps can no longer satisfy future needs,’”可知，旧的月球地质图集已经不能满足未来的需求，而新的图集将满足未来月球研究的需求。故选C。
34.【答案】C
【解析】主旨大意题。根据“Compared with the 1:5 million scale lunar maps from the US in 2020…impact craters(撞击坑)and 81 impact basins have also been marked”可知，第五段主要介绍了新地质图集的详细信息。故选C。
35.【答案】B
【解析】推理判断题。根据“Liu said the upcoming Chang’e-6 task would also use the atlas. ‘Our maps can help the research by providing scientific support,’”可知，作者通过使用嫦娥六号任务作为例子来证明“这个图集将有很多有用的用途”。故选B。
36.【答案】D
【解析】词义猜测题(代词的指代)。根据“‘Compiling the atlas was a huge task… ‘It will be a starting point for every new question of lunar geology.’”可知，It指代的是“Compiling the atlas编制图集”。故选D。
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(2024·江苏南通·中考统考真题D篇)
Linda is looking through the website http://www.. Here is what she reads.
Researchers have found the health benefits of dancing for people in poor health condition, from improving brain health to creating community.
Becky is teaching a group of 80 adults some dancing skills. Many of her students are seated in the dancing room because they have difficulty in moving. When they are following Becky’s pretty movements, a sense of peace comes over them.
Dance as a medicine
Helen, a researcher, says that dance requires different parts of the brain to work at the same time, that is to say, dance requires more “brain power” than simpler repetitive (重复的)exercises.
She invited two groups of adults to take part in programmes for over six months. One group practised dancing and the other did a traditional exercise like cycling. Both groups improved their level of physical fitness, but the group of dancers improved more cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention and high-level thinking.
Dance described by Helen as “pleasure double-play” can lift the mood and reduce stress.
Dance as body acceptance
Besides the physical and mental benefits, dance can also help people with diseases accept what their bodies can and can’t do.
Jenny is Becky’s student. Her body went numb when she was in her mid-twenties. She had no feelings from the knees down. She suffered from serious muscle tightness and balance problems, making standing and walking difficult for her.
Jenny recently joined an online dance programme. Not only has it improved her coordination (协调性). but it has enabled her to overcome her fear of being judged (评价)for how she moves, both in the dance class and out in the world.
“I see so many people moving like me,” she says “I don’t have to be perfect in my dancing or make sure my leg lifts this way—it makes me comfortable with where I am right now.”
Dance as community
Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of dance is the sense of community it creates. Dancing with others not only makes people feel less different in their moving abilities, but also helps to fight against loneliness and problems in getting along with others.
Becky started teaching more than 22 years ago, and she has helped 300 communities in 28 countries around the world. In some countries, such as India and South Kores, people have put their own cultural dance styles into their classes.
Becky wants to create a sense of family and community for this group of people. Whenever and wherever she teaches, she hopes to make them feel joyful, get much closer to the community, and explore the limitless possibilities for the rest of their lives.
42. In which part of the website may you find this passage
A. Culture. B. Fashion. C. Health. D. Literature,
43. From “Dance as a medicine” part, we can learn that _____.
A. the act of dancing helps to improve “brain power”
B. the act of traditional exercise requires more attention
C. dance needs more high-level thinking to lift the mood
D. dance needs more repetitive exercises than “brain power”
44. How do you understand the underlined part of this passage
A. Jenny feels sad because she is weak in dancing.
B. Jenny wants to be perfect after practising dancing.
C. Jenny accepts the disabilities of her body after dancing.
D. Jenny thinks she should treat her leg for better dancing.
45. What’s the best title for this passage
A. Dancing helps to cure illness B. Dancing helps to better yourself
C. Dancing helps to change moods D. Dancing helps to reduce loneliness
【答案】42. C 43. A 44. C 45. B
【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了跳舞对健康状况不佳的人有益。
42.【答案】C
【解析】推理判断题。本文主要介绍了跳舞对健康状况不佳的人有益，故文章可能出现在网站的“健康”部分，故选C。
43.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“dance requires more ‘brain power’ than simpler repetitive (重复的)exercises.”以及“but the group of dancers improved more cognitive abilities”可知舞蹈比简单的重复性运动需要更多的“脑力”，舞者组提高了更多的认知能力，所以跳舞有助于提高“脑力”，故选A。
44.【答案】C
【解析】词义猜测题。根据“but it has enabled her to overcome her fear of being judged (评价)for how she moves, both in the dance class and out in the world.”以及“I don’t have to be perfect in my dancing or make sure my leg lifts this way—it makes me comfortable with where I am right now.”可知她克服了在舞蹈课上和世界上因她的动作而受到评判的恐惧，所以她不必完美地跳舞，也不必确保她的腿以这种方式抬起——这让她对现在的状态感到舒适，所以珍妮接受了跳舞后身体的残疾，故选C。
45.【答案】B
【解析】主旨大意题(最佳标题)。本文主要介绍了跳舞对健康状况不佳的人有益，以选项B“跳舞有助于提升自己”为标题最合适，故选B。
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(2024·江苏扬州·中考统考真题C篇)
Chinese culture has great attraction for people both at home and abroad. We have seen many people from around the world express their love for Chinese culture in different forms. A growing number of foreigners have even chosen to live in China for its culture.
Interested in Chinese classical literature, Canadian artist Brandon Collins-Green or Lin Buran in Chinese expresses his understanding of A Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin and Chinese poems through thousands of paintings. Often painting throughout the night, he has created more than 4,200 works. Living alone in the center of Nanchang, he has come a long way since he first came here in 2015 to study ancient Chinese literature.
Brandon loves learning about the lifestyle of ancient Chinese people. “So far, I have read the novel three times, translated most of its poems, songs, lantern riddles (谜语), and dialogues into English, and completed over 1 million words of articles and 2,000 related paintings during my PhD studies,” said Brandon with pride and satisfaction.
Timur Kuvatov, director-general and editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan Today News Agency, is a Chinese kung fu fan. He has won kung fu championships a lot of times and also served as a coach for the Kazakhstan kung fu team. “Chinese kung fu is a treasure of Chinese culture. It is not just a sport but also reflects the Chinese way of dealing with people, their understanding of life, nature, and the world,” he said.
Vincent Cazeneuve, known as Wensen Qi in Chinese, is a French artist devoted to lacquer (漆器) creation. He came to live in Chongqing in 2009. His works have been shown in art institutions both in and outside of China, and his fans have even collected some of them.
What is the charm of Chinese culture that attracts these people It lies in its richness and openness. Also its cultural background differences make foreigners curious about the lifestyles, way of thinking, and values of the country.
38. What has Brandon done to express his love for Chinese culture
A. He has created many famous Chinese poems.
B. He has decided to move to China with his friends.
C. He has written thousands of Chinese lantern riddles.
D. He has translated part of Cao Xueqin’s novel into English.
39. As to Chinese culture, what is Timur Kuvatov interested in
A. Kung fu. B. Paintings. C. Literature. D. Lacquer creation.
40. What does the writer express through the stories of Brandon, Timur and Vincent
A. Chinese names are more attractive to foreigners.
B. The influence of Chinese art proves greater abroad.
C. Chinese culture is getting popular around the world.
D. China is an ideal country for people from abroad to live.
41. What can be the best title for the passage
A. New look of traditional Chinese culture B. Charm of Chinese culture in foreigners’ eyes
C. Development of Chinese culture in the West D. Culture differences between the East and West
【答案】38. D 39. A 40. C 41. B
【语篇导读】本篇为说明文。短文主要介绍了现在越来越多的外国人对中国文化感兴趣。
38.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“I have read the novel three times, translated most of its poems, songs, lantern riddles (谜语), and dialogues into English”可知他把曹雪芹的《红楼梦》中的大部分诗歌、歌曲、灯谜和对话翻译成了英语，故选D。
39.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Timur Kuvatov, director-general and editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan Today News
Agency, is a Chinese kung fu fan”可知他对中国功夫感兴趣，故选A。
40.【答案】C
【解析】推理判断题。根据“We have seen many people from around the world express their love for Chinese culture in different forms”以及“What is the charm of Chinese culture that attracts these people ”并结合文章内容可知作者描述了这三个人对中国文化的喜爱，说明中国文化现在变得越来越受欢迎，故选C。
41.【答案】B
【解析】主旨大意题(最佳标题)。本文主要介绍了现在越来越多的外国人对中国文化感兴趣，以选项B“外国人眼中的中国文化魅力”为标题最合适，故选B。
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(2024·江苏扬州·中考统考真题D篇)Think about how much time you spent outside last week. Really “outside.” Walking from the car into the mall doesn’t count.
Now think about how much time you spent indoors—on the Internet or playing video games or watching TV.
You may say, “I play inside more than outside and I like to play games on the computer.”
If so, it’s likely that you spent more time inside four walls than outside in fresh air. Kids today spend two fewer hours per week on sports and outdoor activities than kids did 20 years ago. That’s according to a University of Michigan study. Non-moving activities are more popular. The costs “include overweight, greater stress, higher rates of physical and emotional illness and less joy…,” says Richard Louv, writer of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.
Play is important, even for adults.
Outdoor activity betters your senses. The next time you sit down to message your friends, take note of your senses during and after your texting. Then do the same experiment after you’ve done something outside. You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. “Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses,” says Betsy Keller. She’s a professor of exercise and sports sciences at Ithaca College in New York. “Smell, sight... all of your senses are in use when you’re outside.”
Outdoor play frees your mind. Are you stressed out Having trouble devoting your mind to what you’re doing Too much time indoors — away from the natural world — may be a cause. Louv uses a term to describe the set of problems caused by too much time indoors: nature deficit disorder. He says, “I use it to describe the price we pay for being so separated from nature.”
Spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment. When you’re out, breathe in fresh air, hear the leaves crackle underfoot and search cool birds and plants in the woods. It can help you feel more connected to the natural world. No woods nearby Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park.
So the next time you sit down to spend quality time with a video game, consider treating yourself to a little outdoor play instead.
42. How does the writer first introduce the topic of outdoor play
A. By presenting the results of a recent study.
B. By introducing different kinds of outdoor play.
C. By inviting the reader to think about his or her own case.
D. By telling the reader outdoor play is good for body and mind.
43. Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 5
A. Outdoor play helps form relationships. B. Just getting outdoors does wonders.
C. Nature can remind us of life beyond our worries. D. The outdoors is the best place to practise physical skills.
44. Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in Paragraph 6
A. improve B. limit C. produce D. organize
45. Which of the following is a good way to enjoy outdoor play
A. Walking from your car into the mall.
B. Spending your quality time with TV drama series.
C. Playing a video game of making sandcastles by the beach.
D. Watching in your local park how fast the clouds are moving.
【答案】42. C 43. B 44. A 45. D
【语篇导读】本篇为说明文。短文主要介绍了户外运动的好处。
42.【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Think about how much time you spent outside last week”可知作者通过让读者思
考自己在户外待了多长时间来引出话题，故选C。
43.【答案】B
【解析】推理判断题。根据“Play is important, even for adults”以及“Outdoor activity betters your senses.”并结合下文内容可知玩很重要，所以此处引出户外运动的好处，选项B“只是到户外就有神奇的效果”符合语境，故选B。
44.【答案】A
【解析】词义猜测题。根据“You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. ‘Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses’”可知户外活动给生活带来了感官，徒步旅行、探险和钓鱼有助于磨练你的所有感官，故此处划线部分和improve意义相近，故选A。
45.【答案】D
【解析】推理判断题。根据“Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park.”可知大自然就在你的后门外或你当地的公园里，所以在你当地的公园里观察云朵移动的速度有多快，这是享受户外运动的好方式，故选D。
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(2024·江苏宿迁·中考统考真题B篇)China is home to tea and has a long history of tea culture. As time goes by, the tea culture has developed greatly.
In the Tang Dynasty, people not only drank tea, but also ate the tea leaves. That was why tasting tea was called “tea-eating”. In the Song Dynasty, the way people drank tea became romantic and was full of art. In the Ming Dynasty, tasting tea returned to its true nature of “drinking tea”. People put dry tea leaves in the cup and then poured boiled water into it before drinking. And in the Qing Dynasty, the tea culture finally came into common families. Drinking tea became part of their daily life. At the same time, there were more tea houses.
Nowadays, making tea around a stove(围炉煮茶)has become popular among young people. This is a special way of drinking tea. Many young people like to choose a quiet and comfortable environment to make tea. While boiling tea, there must be delicate and tasty snacks like small oranges and sweet potatoes on the charcoal(炭)stove, satisfying people’s eyes and mouth. And beautiful cups and teapots would bring them more pleasure in mind. What they enjoy are art, spiritual world and the deep Chinese tea culture. Away from their busy work and life, they feel calm and peaceful in mind.
In fact, people began to make tea around a stove in ancient times. Traditionally, about the art of making tea, the most important part is the types of tea, water quality, the control of fire, the choices of tea tools, and the skills of brewing(沏茶). In some ways, the art of making tea is a kind of communication between tea and people.
As time passes by, Chinese tea culture continues to develop. Modern tea culture has mixed traditional and modern art and life, showing a more open and colorful culture.
34. When did people not only drink tea but also eat the tea leaves
A. In the Tang Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Ming Dynasty. D. In the Qing Dynasty.
35. What does the underlined word “delicate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Boring. B. Attractive. C. Awful. D. Large.
36. Why is making tea around a stove popular with modern young people
A. Because they enjoy calm and peace in mind. B. Because they can stay together with families.
C. Because they like eating oranges and potatoes. D. Because they want to return to the ancient times.
37. What is the best title for the passage
A. The types of the tea leaves. B. The environments of drinking tea.
C. The future of the tea culture. D. The development of the tea culture.
【答案】34. A 35. B 36. A 37. D
【语篇导读】本篇为说明文。短文主要讲述了茶文化的发展。
34.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“In the Tang Dynasty, people not only drank tea, but also ate the tea leaves.”可知，在唐代，人们不仅喝茶，而且还吃茶叶。故选A。
35.【答案】B
【解析】词义猜测题。根据“While boiling tea, there must be delicate and tasty snacks like small oranges and sweet potatoes on the charcoal(炭)stove, satisfying people’s eyes and mouth.”可知，围炉煮茶时需要有吸引人的零食来满足人们的眼睛和口欲，因此“delicate”意为“attractive有吸引力的”，故选B。
36.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“And beautiful cups and teapots would bring them more pleasure in mind.”可知，美丽的茶杯和茶壶会给他们带来更多的快乐。故选A。
37.【答案】D
【解析】主旨大意题(最佳标题)。根据“As time passes by, Chinese tea culture continues to develop.”可知，本文主要讲述了茶文化的发展。故选D。
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(2024·江苏宿迁·中考统考真题C篇)
BEIJING, May 28, 2024(Xinhua News)—The Shenzhou-18 crew(全体工作人员)completed the first spacewalk of their mission(任务)at 6:58 p.m.(Beijing Time)on Tuesday, according to the CMSA(中国载人航天局).
The two members of the Shenzhou-18, Ye Guangfu and Li Guangsu, started their spacewalk. They worked outside the Tiangong space station for nearly 8.5 hours. With the help of space equipment(设备)and a team on Earth, they successfully completed many tasks during their spacewalk, including some difficult fixing tasks. Now they have returned to the Wentian lab module(实验舱). The third crew member, Li Cong, stayed inside Tiangong to provide support.
The Shenzhou-18 crew has set a new record for the longest single spacewalk by Chinese astronauts.
This marked Ye’s second time to have a spacewalk, and his first spacewalk was in the Shenzhou-13 mission, but this is the first time for Li Guangsu to start a spacewalk.
The mission will include many tasks. First of all, the three members will do a series of space science experiments(实验)and many necessary tests. And then, they will carry out more activities and do some fixing work outside the space station. The three astronauts will work on board Tiangong until late October, according to the CMSA.
So far, Chinese astronauts have successfully carried out 15 spacewalks in all. On September 27, 2008, astronaut Zhai Zhigang in Shenzhou-7 mission made history as China’s first person to take a spacewalk, which lasted about 19 minutes.
The Shenzhou-15 crew has achieved a milestone(里程碑)by having 4 spacewalks, marking the highest number of spacewalks by a single Chinese astronaut crew.
The Shenzhou-17 members completed, for the first time, the repair work to keep the equipment in good condition during their second spacewalk, which lasted about 8 hours.
38. What is the news mainly about
A. Li Cong provided support inside the space station.
B. The Shenzhou-17 crew started to carry out new tasks.
C. The Shenzhou-18 crew completed the first spacewalk.
D. Ye Guangfu worked outside the space station for 8.5 hours.
39. What is the new record set by the Shenzhou-18 crew
A. The longest single spacewalk. B. The most difficult fixing tasks.
C. The most successful experiments. D. The highest number of spacewalks.
40. What will the three members do in their mission according to the passage
A. Planting some fruits. B. Giving lessons to students.
C. Receiving education. D. Doing many necessary tests.
41. Which of the following is TRUE according to the last 3 paragraphs
A. The Shenzhou-17 crew has completed 4 spacewalks in all.
B. China has made great achievements in Space Technology so far.
C. Zhai Zhigang made history by taking a spacewalk for 190 minutes.
D. The Shenzhou-15 crew completed the repair work for the first time.
【答案】38. C 39. A 40. D 41. B
【语篇导读】本篇为说明文。短文主要讲述了神舟十八号全体工作人员完成了他们任务中的第一次太空行走。
38.【答案】C
【解析】主旨大意题。根据“The Shenzhou-18 crew(全体工作人员)completed the first spacewalk of their mission(任务)at 6:58 p.m.(Beijing Time)on Tuesday”可知，这则新闻主要是讲述了神舟十八号全体工作人员完成了他们任务中的第一次太空行走。故选C。
39.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据“The Shenzhou-18 crew has set a new record for the longest single spacewalk by Chinese astronauts.”可知，神舟十八号乘组创下中国航天员单次太空行走时间最长的新纪录。故选A。
40.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“The mission will include many tasks. First of all, the three members will do a series of space science experiments(实验)and many necessary tests”可知，做许多必要的测试是他们的任务之一。故选D。
41.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据“So far, Chinese astronauts have successfully carried out 15 spacewalks in all.”、“The Shenzhou-15 crew has achieved a milestone(里程碑)by having 4 spacewalks, marking the highest number of spacewalks by a single Chinese astronaut crew.”及“The Shenzhou-17 members completed, for the first time, the repair work to keep the equipment in good condition during their second spacewalk”可知，最后三段讲述了中国在太空科技上取得的巨大成就。故选B。
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(2024·江苏徐州·中考统考真题C篇)
The police have many ways of catching criminals. One way of catching them is by fingerprinting. Fingerprinting is the study of the patterns on our fingertips. We have known that no two fingerprints are exactly the same for hundreds of years. However, it wasn’t until 1910 that the first criminal in the USA was convicted(被判有罪)using fingerprint evidence.
Early on the morning of September 19, 1910, Hiller’s wife noticed that the light which they usually left on was off. When Hiller went to find out what was happening, he saw a stranger at the top of the stairs. The stranger had broken in and wanted to steal. Hiller and the stranger started to fight, but the stranger had a gun. He shot Hiller twice and ran away.
Hiller’s wife ran to Hiller when she heard the gunshots but found him dead. So she called the police. Soon after, the police caught Thomas Jennings, not far from the Hillers’ house.
The only problem was no one saw the criminal. However, the police had started using fingerprinting at that time. According to Hiller’s wife, only several hours before Hiller’s death, he had painted some wood near the kitchen window. Then the police checked the wood completely and found some fingerprints in the wet paint.
During the trial(审判), the police proved that the fingerprints belonged to Jennings, and he was convicted of Hiller’s murder. Since then, fingerprinting has helped in the conviction of hundreds of thousands of criminals.
32. What helped the police convict the murderer of Hiller
A. B. C. D.
33. Which paragraph shows how Hiller was killed
A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4.
34. What is the right order of the case
①The stranger shot Hiller twice and ran away.
②Jennings was convicted of Hiller’s murder.
③Hiller saw a stranger at the top of the stairs.
④Hiller painted some wood near the kitchen window.
⑤The police found Jennings’ fingerprints in the wet paint.
⑥The police caught Jennings, not far from the Hillers’ house.
A ③→④→①→⑤→⑥→② B. ③→④→⑤→①→②→⑥
C. ④→③→①→⑤→②→⑥ D. ④→③→①→⑥→⑤→②
35. How does the writer end the passage
A. By drawing a conclusion. B. By providing a surprise ending,
C. By leading in a question. D. By showing an endless discussion.
【答案】32. B 33. B 34. D 35. A
【语篇导读】本文为说明文。短文主要讲述了1910年美国出现了第一个使用指纹证据定罪的罪犯，从那以后，指纹识别技术帮助成千上万的罪犯被定罪。
32.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据“During the trial(审判), the police proved that the fingerprints belonged to Jennings, and he was convicted of Hiller’s murder. ”可知，警方通过指纹证据将凶手定罪，故选B。
33.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段的内容“Hiller and the stranger started to fight, but the stranger had a gun. He shot Hiller twice and ran away.”可知，第二段描述了Hiller被杀的过程，故选B。
34.【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。根据“only several hours before Hiller’s death, he had painted some wood near the kitchen window.”“When Hiller went to find out what was happening, he saw a stranger at the top of the stairs.”“He shot Hiller twice and ran away.”“Soon after, the police caught Thomas Jennings, not far from the Hillers’ house.”“Then the police checked the wood completely and found some fingerprints in the wet paint.”以及“During the trial(审判), the police proved that the fingerprints belonged to Jennings, and he was convicted of Hiller’s murder.”可知，正确的顺序是④Hiller在厨房窗户附近刷漆→③Hiller在楼梯顶端看到陌生人→①陌生人开枪射击Hiller两次并逃跑→⑥警方在Hiller家附近抓住Jennings→⑤警方在湿漆中发现Jennings的指纹→②Jennings被判定谋杀Hiller，故选D。
35.【答案】A
【解析】推理判断题。根据“Since then, fingerprinting has helped in the conviction of hundreds of thousands of criminals.”可知，最后一段总结了指纹技术在定罪中的重要性，故选A。
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(2024·江苏徐州·中考统考真题D篇)
After the haircut
It’s getting hot. You go to have your hair cut. The barber Tony cuts off part of your hair and sweeps it away, but your hair’s journey is not over after the haircut.
Have you ever thought of planting your old hair after it’s cut off Some farmers do! What comes up Not wigs(假发), but bigger and tastier crops. Hair is full of nitrogen(氮)that helps plants to grow. When cut hair is mixed into soil, the hair breaks down, slowly letting out nitrogen so it can help flowers and vegetables got big a little faster.
If you’ve got a wool sweater on, you’re wearing a sheep’s haircut. Sheep grow fine curly(弯曲的)fur called wool. All those curls make air pockets that trap heat, keeping the sheep warm. Farmers shear the sheep in summer, so the sheep don’t feel too hot. And we use the hair to make warm clothes, socks, and hats. Wool can even take in rain without feeling wet. Wool also doesn’t catch fire easily.
What does your hair say about you Even many years after it has been cut, hair can tell surprising secrets. Because hair is made from bits of old cells, it has trace(微量)of chemicals(化学物质)that were in the body when the hair grew. When people are kept in the situation of dangerous chemicals, these traces remain in the hair, even long after they have disappeared from the body itself. Testing hair can help doctors know if there are dangerous chemicals in the food and water. Hair can tell another important secret—whose hair is it This can be used to help solve crimes.
Hair does so many things for us. It keeps us warm and cool, helps farmers, shows mysteries, and provides endless styling fun. One thing is for sure, it’s not just for wigs any more.
36. In which part of a magazine can we probably read this passage
A. History. B. Fashion. C. Science. D. 中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
专题03-1-阅读理解(应用文+说明文)
之2024江苏省地级市中考英语真题分类汇编
应用文
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(2024·江苏苏州·中考统考真题A篇)
It is generally neither too hot nor too cold in Suzhou. Sometimes summer can be hot and wet. Winter can be a little cold, but not too cold if the wind is not blowing too strongly.MonthsAverage (平均) TemperatureAverage RainfallJanuary-February2-10℃5-7cmMarch7-13℃9-10cmApril-May12-24℃7-9cmJune-August22-31℃19-22cmSeptember-October17-28℃5-7cmNovember-December5-17℃4-5cmMany of the classical gardens in the city are designed with the change of seasons in mind. They show different features during different months. The Master of Nets Garden is full of different kinds of trees. Each of them blooms (开花) in a different season. The view of this garden changes according to the time of year.Rain should not be a problem. It shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your stay in Suzhou. Instead, many would say the classical gardens are at their best in rain or heavy fog.
11. What’s the average temperature in Suzhou in March
A. 2-10℃. B. 7-13℃. C. 12-24℃. D. 5-17℃.
12. To better explain the design features of the gardens, the writer ________.
A. gives an example B. asks a question C. makes a survey D. lists some numbers
13. What’s the best title for the text
A. Gardens in Suzhou. B. Rain in Suzhou. C. Seasons in Suzhou. D. Weather in Suzhou.
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(2024·江苏无锡·中考统考真题A篇)
New MessageDear Headmaster, I am happy to recommend Jenny Thompson for the 2024 Youth Star Award. As president of the Community Service Club, Jenny led successful projects like helping younger students and raising over 10, 000 yuan for local shelters. She is always ready to help others. Jenny does well in her studies, especially in Science and Math, and often helps her classmates. She also volunteers at the local food bank and helps people in need. Jenny is a good student and leader. I highly recommend her for the 2024 Youth Star Award. Yours sincerely, David Harrison Community Service Coordinator Sunshine High School
25. This is _______.
A. a recommendation letter B. a confirmation letter
C. an application letter D. an invitation letter
26. Who is writing this letter
A. The headmaster. B. The president. C. Jenny Thompson. D. David Harrison.
27. What is Jenny like
A. Kind and careful. B. Kind and helpful. C. Energetic and careful. D. Energetic and helpful.
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(2024·江苏常州·中考统考真题A篇)
The Chinese ancient tea ceremony(仪式)is a practice of preparing, serving, and enjoying tea. It might start in the Tang Dynasty or even earlier and it reached its greatest time in the Song Dynasty. The traditional Chinese tea ceremony is usually held in important situations to welcome guests.
Main steps:
*Prepare a tea set. To hold a Chinese tea ceremony, a full tea set is needed, including a teapot, a serving bowl, cups, plates, etc.
*Heat the tea set. This step can help tea fully give off its nice smell.
*Put tea leaves into the teapot. Use the teaspoon, not the hand, to place some tea leaves into the teapot.
*Wash tea leaves. Pour the hot water into the teapot and keep it for a few seconds, and then pour out water quickly.
*Brew tea. Refill the teapot with hot water of a proper temperature, cover it and wait for a few minutes to keep the pleasant smell of the tea soup.
Manners and rules:
If you are the host, please:
*Serve the tea with both of your hands.
*Do not fill the teacup fully, since the hot tea soup might hurt the guests.
*Keep an eye on the teacups of your guests and fill them in time.
If you are the guest, please:
*Receive the teacup with both hands when being served with tea.
*Show your admiration and thanks to the host when smelling or drinking the tea soup.
*Take a small mouthful of tea soup every time instead of drinking it up at a time.
*Dress properly to attend the tea ceremony.
23. What should you do before putting tea leaves into the teapot
A. Clean tea leaves. B. Dry tea leaves. C. Cool the tea set. D. Heat the tea set.
24. Which of the following is considered to be good manners
A. The host fills the guest’s teacup fully.
B. The host keeps an eye on the guests.
C. The guest receives the teacup with his right hand.
D. The guest drinks the tea slowly to show his politeness.
25. Which part of a magazine is the text most probably from
A. Food. B. Culture. C. Entertainment. D. History.
4
(2024·江苏镇江·中考统考真题A篇)A bird’s feather coat is made up of many different kinds of feathers. Each has a different function(功能).
●Head FeathersHead feathers come in all sizes. Tiny ones grow in overlapping(交叠的)rows to make a silky covering for a bird’s head.●Primary Flight FeathersThe outer wing feathers are long and strong. They are usually wider on one side. Their job is to push air as birds fly.●Secondary Flight FeathersA row of smaller feathers grows on the bottom of the wing closer to the body. These also push air, so birds can fly.●Tail FeathersTail feathers help birds fly forward and stop during their flight.●Down FeathersDown feathers grow under the other feathers. They are light and soft. Their job is to keep birds warm. ◆FlightFeathers push down on the air, so birds can fly. Feathers can move, so birds can change the shape of their wings. And feathers are light, so they don’t add too much weight.◆Social MediaBirds’ feathers tell the world who they are. Eye-catching feathers are good for attracting mates.◆ProtectionFeathers of different colours and shapes act like camouflage(保护色), hiding birds from enemies. And often when an enemy tries to catch a bird, all it gets is a mouthful of tail feathers.◆Keeping warm and coolDown feathers stop heat from getting in or out. This helps the bird stay just the right temperature. Feathers are so good at catching heat that penguins can stay warm even when standing on the ice sheet at 40 below zero.
21. Which part of a bird is introduced in the passage
A. B. C. D.
22. Which of the following feathers do birds mainly depend on to fly
①Head Feathers
②Primary Flight Feathers
③Secondary Flight Feathers
④Tail Feathers
⑤Down Feathers
A. ②③④ B. ①②④ C. ③④⑤ D. ①④⑤
23. What can feathers help birds do according to the passage
A. Birds can change the shape of wings because feathers come in all sizes.
B. Some feathers can help birds hide themselves because they are very light.
C. Birds like penguins can keep warm because down feathers are quite silky.
D. Some feathers can be birds’ social media because they can help attract mates.
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(2024·江苏南通·中考统考真题A篇)
31. You can find the noticeboard in ________.
A. Sunshine DIY Club B. a community centre
C. Sunshine Central Park D. a computer company
32. If Jack has 10$ for dinner in the robot restaurant, he can order ________.
A. Thai chicken and rice, Tomato soup and Irish cream coffee
B. German sausage and chips, French onion soup and Cookie
C. Tomato sandwich, Italian cheese and Fresh orange juice
D. Chicken salad, Potato salad, Italian cheese and English tea
33. From the noticeboard above, we know that ________.
A. the owner spent 500 $ buying Sherry on Saturday
B. a robot cooks some dishes in the robot restaurant
C. a broken computer can be fixed for free on June 24
D. 2$ should be paid to make two hats in the DIY club
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(2024·江苏扬州·中考统考真题A篇)China has named the spacecraft that will put its astronauts on the moon. The new manned spacecraft is Mengzhou and the lunar lander is Lanyue. China plans to land its astronauts on the moon around 2030. Check the table to learn the details on China’s exciting journey to the moon.
MENGZHOU AND LANYUETake Chinese People’s Dream To The Moon Closer
Mengzhou — The manned spacecraft Meaning of the name: Dream boat The name carries the Chinese people’s space exploration dreams to the moon. Main tasks: Carry out China’s manned lunar exploration Operate near-Earth space station Payload: For lunar tasks, it can carry 3 astronauts round trip between the ground and lunar orbit (轨道). For near-Earth orbit tasks, it can carry 7 astronauts round trip between the ground and space station. Lanyue — The lunar lander Meaning of the name: Clasping the moon The name symbolizes the bravery and confidence of the Chinese people in exploring the universe and landing on the moon. Main tasks: Transport between lunar orbit and lunar surface Serve as the center for astronaut activities, energy supply, and data transmission on the moon Support lunar exploration and activities Payload: It can carry 2 astronauts round trip, lunar rover, and scientific payloads.
Exploration Steps 1. Two Long March-10 rockets are launched (发射). One carries Mengzhou and the other carries Lanyue. 2. The two spacecraft meet and join in lunar orbit and the astronauts enter the lander. 3. The Lanyue lander sends the astronauts to the lunar surface. 4. The astronauts carry out scientific exploration and sample (样本) collection on the lunar surface as planned. 5. After completing the job on the moon, the Lanyue lander takes the astronauts to go up to lunar orbit. 6. The two spacecraft meet and join again, and the astronauts take the lunar samples to the Mengzhou spacecraft. 7. The Mengzhou spacecraft returns to Earth with the moon samples.
31. Which of the following is Lanyue’s task
A. Operate near-Earth space station. B. Support Earth exploration and activities.
C. Transport between the ground and space station. D. Work as the center for energy supply on the moon.
32. What can we learn from the exploration steps
A. The same rocket sends Mengzhou and Lanyue into space.
B. Astronauts reach and leave the moon in the Lanyue lander.
C. Mengzhou and Lanyue join together at the space station.
D. The Lanyue lander returns to Earth with the samples on the moon.
33. What is the purpose of this passage
A. To encourage the youth to make inventions for China’s moon program.
B. To tell the reader about the history of China’s lunar exploration journey.
C. To offer suggestions on how to take up challenges in the lunar exploration task.
D. To give information on the new spacecraft for China’s manned lunar exploration task.
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(2024·江苏宿迁·中考统考真题A篇)
31. When will the Day Camp begin
A. On July 2, 2024. B. On June 20, 2024. C. On July 8, 2024. D. On June 30, 2024.
32. What activity can you take part in if you are 15 years old
A. Painting. B. Playing games. C. Dancing. D. Playing sports.
33. How can you find more information about the camp according to the passage
A. By visiting the website. B. By reading newspapers.
C. By asking your teachers. D. By making a telephone call.
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(2024·江苏徐州·中考统考真题A篇)
26. According to me pictures, which magic expression may be difficult for people to use
A. Please. B. Thank you. C. Excuse me. D. Sorry.
27. What do the pictures try to teach kids
A. Safety tips. B. Traffic rules. C. Good manners. D. Public signs.
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(2024·江苏淮安·中考统考真题A篇)
Join Us!Different clubs make our school life colorful. Which one would you like to join Volunteer ClubWe are going to visit the old people’s home this Saturday. We will do some cleaning for the old and make dumplings with them. Let’s meet at 9:00 a. m. at the school gate. We will take the bus there and return at 4:00 p. m. Call 379516 to join us. Basketball ClubCan you play basketball Do you want to learn different basketball skills Do you want to enjoy exciting matches Our club opens at 4:00 p. m. every Tuesday. Remember to wear sports shoes. Call 543715 if you are interested. Hiking ClubWe are going to the countryside for a hike this Sunday. We can enjoy the beauty of nature and have a picnic there. We will come back at 3:30 p. m. Let’s meet at the school gate at 8:00 a. m. Call 592873 if you want to join us. DIY ClubIf you are a DIY lover, come and join us! Here you can make, repair and decorate things yourselves. You’ll have lots of fun here. The club is open from 2:00 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. every Monday. Call 593782 for more information.
26. Amy, a member of Volunteer Club, will get to the old people’s home ________.
A. by bus B. by plane C. by train D. on foot
27. If Tony joins Basketball Club, he can go there ________.
A. at weekends B. every Monday C. every day D. every Tuesday
28. John wants to have a picnic at weekends. He can join _______.
A. Volunteer Club B. Basketball Club C. Hiking Club D. DIY Club
29. You can call _______ to know more about DIY Club.
A. 592873 B. 543715 C. 379516 D. 593782
30. Where can you most probably find the poster
A. In a restaurant. B. In a school. C. In a hotel. D. In a supermarket.
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(2024·江苏盐城·中考统考真题A篇)
At present, many foreigners show great interest in learning Chinese idioms(成语). Terry and Kate are among them. Most Chinese idioms have four characters. For example, qingchuyulan(bluer than indigo), and houjibofa(success comes with time and effort). Terry and Kate are now reading stories behind the Chinese idioms they have learnt recently.
In the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Huan of Qi led his army to help the State of Yan fight the enemies. They set out in spring. However, when they won the war and wert back home, winter began. Everything in the mountain was covered with snow. They walked and walked only to find they came back to the same place. The army felt hungry and cold. As that time, the minister Guan Zhong picked out some old horses and set them free. The horses started to walk by themselves. The army followed the old horses, Soon, they found their way and walked out of the mountains. In the Spring and Autunm period, the Stute of Wu and the State of Yue didn’t get along well. They were fighting for years. People in each state didn’t have a good relationship, either. Oue day, the people of Wu and Yue happened to be on the same boat to cross a river. When the boat was in thus center of the river, a strong wind came. It seemed the boat would turn over anytime. Just then, they forget all the hatred between the two states and began to help and support each other just like they were family. In the end, they safely got to the river bank.
21. Which of the following best describes the first story
A. B. C. D.
22. What is the second story mainly about
A. Going travelling on horses together. B. Going through difficulties together.
C. Trying to finish tasks on one’s own. D. Putting all hearts into making boats.
23. Which is a similar point of the two stories
A. They happened on sunny days. B. They happened in big mountains.
C. The people got success in the end. D. The people got help from animals.
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(2024·江苏连云港·中考统考真题A篇)
Best kite festivals around the world
Imagine a sky full of colorful kites of all shapes and sizes. Isn’t it wonderful Now, we’ll take you on a journey through some of the best kite festivals around the world.
Name Weifang International Kite Festival Washington State International Kite Festival Dieppe International Kite Festival
Time Every year in April. Every year in August. Every two years in September.
Place In Weifang, China. In Washington, US. In Dieppe, France.
History Since 1984. Since 1981. Since 1980.
Features There is a big parade (巡游). Visitors can try their hand at kite making. It’s celebrated for about a week with kite fights and races. It still holds a world record about kite flying. It shows kite designs with different themes. There is an evening light show with thousands of kites.
26. Both Weifang and Washington State International Kite Festival ________.
A. take place once a year B. keep many world records
C. last for about a month D. have a history of 30 years
27. What can people do in Dieppe International Kite Festival
A. Take part in a big parade. B. Join in kite fights and races.
C. Decide the theme for kites. D. Enjoy a light show with kites.
28. If Tom wants to make a kite, he can go to ________.
A. Dieppe in April B. Dieppe in September C. Weifang in April D. Washington in August
说明文
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(2024·江苏苏州·中考统考真题B篇)
A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China’s breakout TV hit of the year. It has also won praise at a film festival abroad. To the Wonder is based on the award-winning novel of Li Juan, My Altay, and is directed by Teng Congcong. It is very poetic and filled with beautiful wisdom.
The TV drama follows the journey of Li Wenxiu. She once wished to leave Altay, an area in Northern Xinjiang. After failing to realize her dream in the capital of Xinjiang, Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself. At first, Li finds it hard to understand her neighbours’ traditional way of thinking. Under the influence of her mother Zhang Fengxia, Li starts to see the place and its people in a new light. Later, she comes to understand their lifestyle and respect for nature.
Fans describe watching the drama as an experience in the wonderland. “It’s like breathing in fresh air or lying under the sun,” said one fan. “It is a unique drama, very different from the usual Chinese series. A must-watch if you want to discover the beauty of the grassland and life there,” another fan said.
“People enjoy the wonderful view of Altay. But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level,” said Teng Congcong. “In the drama, everyone communicates sincerely. Even if I disagree with you, I sincerely respect you. In fact, this is a very important part of human nature—the love for truth, goodness and beauty.”
14. To the Wonder is the name of _______.
A. a foreign drama B. a famous film C. a TV series D. a beautiful poem
15. Why does Li Wenxiu come back to Altay
A. To look after her mother. B. To find herself a new direction.
C. To help the local people. D. To enjoy its beautiful view.
16. The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to _______.
A. serious B. common C. special D. strange
17. What is the key to the success of To the Wonder according to Director Teng
A. Its sincere respect for nature. B. The beautiful wisdom of the writer.
C. The lifestyle of the local people. D. Its sincere connection with viewers.
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(2024·江苏苏州·中考统考真题C篇)China has become the world’s largest producer and market of EVs (电车). According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口).
The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green, high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands (品牌).
China’s EV industry is now facing both challenges and chances. It’s reported that 71% of EV brands cut prices in 2023. EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks. In order to be both green and smart, Chinese EV makers are trying hard to improve technologies like battery qualities and AI support. At the same time, the government is adding even more charging points (充电站). On the other hand, more Chinese people are aware of the environmental problems. It is encouraging more buyers to choose EVs.
EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead.
18. How many Chinese-made EVs were sold in China in 2023
A. 8.38 million. B. 9.49 million. C. 9.58 million. D. 8.29 million.
19. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2
A. To introduce different EV brands in China.
B. To give some information about Auto China.
C. To show the development of China’s EV industry.
D. To advise people to buy Chinese-made EVs.
20. EV makers can most probably reduce growing risks by ______.
A. improving innovation ability B. winning the government’s support
C. adding more charging points D. dealing with environmental problems
21. What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry
A. Uncertain. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful. D. Worried.
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(2024·江苏无锡·中考统考真题D篇)
A theory of emotionTwo scientists called Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer developed the two-factor theory of emotion in 1962. They said that emotions are formed in two parts. First, the body has a physical response to a threat and then the mind considers the physical response as an emotion, which is then felt by the person. For example, imagine you are walking through a forest and you see a bear. Seeing it would probably start a physical response, such as your heart beating very fast and sweat breaking out. Your mind then decides that this is fear, which you feel as an emotion.
A new study has suggested that the key to reducing feelings of anger is not venting (letting the angry emotions out) but doing calming activities such as yoga or meditation.
The study was published in March by Sophie Kjaervik and Brad Bushman from Ohio State University in the US. They wanted to explore the popular theory that venting (expressing) anger is a good way of reducing it. Examples of venting anger include shouting or hitting something like a cushion, so that you let go of the emotion and therefore don’t feel it any more. The pair looked at 154 other studies on anger. These involved 10, 189 people, and included a variety of ages and backgrounds. In their study, Kjaervik and Bushman define anger as “an emotional response (反应) to a real or imagined threat (威胁)”. They used a theory of emotion (情绪假说) that says emotions are partly felt in your body and partly in your mind.
The scientists looked at the other studies to see how different activities influenced anger. They found that activities such as running or boxing—which are often thought to be good for dealing with anger—weren’t very good at reducing it. In fact, some of these activities actually made it worse because they increased physical responses in the body that are linked to feeling angry. For example, they made people’s hearts beat faster. However, activities that decreased physical responses in the body did help to reduce feelings of anger. These included activities that slow the heart rate, such as deep breathing, meditation and yoga. Bushman says activities that increase physical responses may be good for heart health but are “definitely not the best way to reduce anger”.
The team found jogging was most likely to increase anger. However, some heart-rate increasing activities—like ball games and team sports—could reduce anger.
34. What is the main finding of the new study
A. A new method of venting anger. B. A new method of reducing anger.
C. Good activities to vent anger. D. Good activities to reduce anger.
35. What can we learn about calming activities
A. They can reduce feelings of anger. B. They can increase the heart rate.
C. They are good for mind health. D. They are good for heart health.
36. According to Schachter and Singer’s theory, what happens first if you see a snake and feel afraid
A. You get the feeling of fear. B. You get the feeling of calm.
C. Your heart beats fast. D. Your heart beats slowly.
37. The following sentence can best be put at the end of ________.
They think this shows that fun or playful activities help to reduce negative feelings.
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
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(2024·江苏常州·中考统考真题D篇)①China published the world’s first highly clear lunar geologic(地质的)atlas(地图集)on April 21. According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS), it will provide up-to-date information for future lunar research and exploration.
②“These maps will help choose locations for future lunar research stations,” Ouyang Ziyuan, a well-known lunar scientist, said. “They can also help us better know about the Earth and other planets in the solar system, like Mars.”
③The world has seen great progress in the field of lunar science over the past half a century. However, the lunar geologic atlas that was developed during the Apollo Program remained unchanged. “As lunar geologic studies develop, those old maps can no longer satisfy future needs,” said Liu Jianzhong, a CAS researcher.
④Since 2012, Ouyang and Liu have led a team of scientists from several research centers in compiling(编制)this atlas. Their work was mainly built on information gained from China’s Chang’e Program. Information from other research projects and international tasks was also used.
⑤The new geologic atlas, which is published in both Chinese and English, presents a scale(比例尺)of 1: 2.5 million. Compared with the 1:5 million scale lunar maps from the US in 2020, these larger scale maps show more details. As well as the geologic history of the moon, they provide information on its 14 types of structures(结构)and 17 types of rocks. A total of 12,341 impact craters(撞击坑)and 81 impact basins have also been marked.
⑥This atlas is set to serve many useful purposes, such as lunar resources research and science education. Liu said the upcoming Chang’e-6 task would also use the atlas. “Our maps can help the research by providing scientific support,” he explained.
⑦“Compiling the atlas was a huge task, which included years of effort from a large number of researchers,” said Gregory Michael, a German scientist. “It will be a starting point for every new question of lunar geology.”
33. What is the great value of the new atlas
A. It is the first lunar geologic atlas in the world. B. It proves the hard work of Chinese scientists.
C. It will meet the future needs in lunar studies. D. It is built on information from many researches.
34. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The large size and mystery of the moon. B. The discovery of Chang’e Program.
C. The details of the new geologic atlas. D. The challenges the scientists face.
35. How does the writer prove “This atlas is set to serve many useful purposes”
A. By comparing different purposes. B. By using Chang’e-6 task as an example.
C. By using a German scientist’s words. D. By listing information from the new maps.
36. What does “It” in the last paragraph refer to(指代)
A. Scientific support. B. The lunar research.
C. Effort from researchers. D. Compiling the atlas.
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(2024·江苏南通·中考统考真题D篇)
Linda is looking through the website http://www.. Here is what she reads.
Researchers have found the health benefits of dancing for people in poor health condition, from improving brain health to creating community.
Becky is teaching a group of 80 adults some dancing skills. Many of her students are seated in the dancing room because they have difficulty in moving. When they are following Becky’s pretty movements, a sense of peace comes over them.
Dance as a medicine
Helen, a researcher, says that dance requires different parts of the brain to work at the same time, that is to say, dance requires more “brain power” than simpler repetitive (重复的)exercises.
She invited two groups of adults to take part in programmes for over six months. One group practised dancing and the other did a traditional exercise like cycling. Both groups improved their level of physical fitness, but the group of dancers improved more cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention and high-level thinking.
Dance described by Helen as “pleasure double-play” can lift the mood and reduce stress.
Dance as body acceptance
Besides the physical and mental benefits, dance can also help people with diseases accept what their bodies can and can’t do.
Jenny is Becky’s student. Her body went numb when she was in her mid-twenties. She had no feelings from the knees down. She suffered from serious muscle tightness and balance problems, making standing and walking difficult for her.
Jenny recently joined an online dance programme. Not only has it improved her coordination (协调性). but it has enabled her to overcome her fear of being judged (评价)for how she moves, both in the dance class and out in the world.
“I see so many people moving like me,” she says “I don’t have to be perfect in my dancing or make sure my leg lifts this way—it makes me comfortable with where I am right now.”
Dance as community
Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of dance is the sense of community it creates. Dancing with others not only makes people feel less different in their moving abilities, but also helps to fight against loneliness and problems in getting along with others.
Becky started teaching more than 22 years ago, and she has helped 300 communities in 28 countries around the world. In some countries, such as India and South Kores, people have put their own cultural dance styles into their classes.
Becky wants to create a sense of family and community for this group of people. Whenever and wherever she teaches, she hopes to make them feel joyful, get much closer to the community, and explore the limitless possibilities for the rest of their lives.
42. In which part of the website may you find this passage
A. Culture. B. Fashion. C. Health. D. Literature,
43. From “Dance as a medicine” part, we can learn that _____.
A. the act of dancing helps to improve “brain power”
B. the act of traditional exercise requires more attention
C. dance needs more high-level thinking to lift the mood
D. dance needs more repetitive exercises than “brain power”
44. How do you understand the underlined part of this passage
A. Jenny feels sad because she is weak in dancing.
B. Jenny wants to be perfect after practising dancing.
C. Jenny accepts the disabilities of her body after dancing.
D. Jenny thinks she should treat her leg for better dancing.
45. What’s the best title for this passage
A. Dancing helps to cure illness B. Dancing helps to better yourself
C. Dancing helps to change moods D. Dancing helps to reduce loneliness
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(2024·江苏扬州·中考统考真题C篇)
Chinese culture has great attraction for people both at home and abroad. We have seen many people from around the world express their love for Chinese culture in different forms. A growing number of foreigners have even chosen to live in China for its culture.
Interested in Chinese classical literature, Canadian artist Brandon Collins-Green or Lin Buran in Chinese expresses his understanding of A Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin and Chinese poems through thousands of paintings. Often painting throughout the night, he has created more than 4,200 works. Living alone in the center of Nanchang, he has come a long way since he first came here in 2015 to study ancient Chinese literature.
Brandon loves learning about the lifestyle of ancient Chinese people. “So far, I have read the novel three times, translated most of its poems, songs, lantern riddles (谜语), and dialogues into English, and completed over 1 million words of articles and 2,000 related paintings during my PhD studies,” said Brandon with pride and satisfaction.
Timur Kuvatov, director-general and editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan Today News Agency, is a Chinese kung fu fan. He has won kung fu championships a lot of times and also served as a coach for the Kazakhstan kung fu team. “Chinese kung fu is a treasure of Chinese culture. It is not just a sport but also reflects the Chinese way of dealing with people, their understanding of life, nature, and the world,” he said.
Vincent Cazeneuve, known as Wensen Qi in Chinese, is a French artist devoted to lacquer (漆器) creation. He came to live in Chongqing in 2009. His works have been shown in art institutions both in and outside of China, and his fans have even collected some of them.
What is the charm of Chinese culture that attracts these people It lies in its richness and openness. Also its cultural background differences make foreigners curious about the lifestyles, way of thinking, and values of the country.
38. What has Brandon done to express his love for Chinese culture
A. He has created many famous Chinese poems.
B. He has decided to move to China with his friends.
C. He has written thousands of Chinese lantern riddles.
D. He has translated part of Cao Xueqin’s novel into English.
39. As to Chinese culture, what is Timur Kuvatov interested in
A. Kung fu. B. Paintings. C. Literature. D. Lacquer creation.
40. What does the writer express through the stories of Brandon, Timur and Vincent
A. Chinese names are more attractive to foreigners.
B. The influence of Chinese art proves greater abroad.
C. Chinese culture is getting popular around the world.
D. China is an ideal country for people from abroad to live.
41. What can be the best title for the passage
A. New look of traditional Chinese culture B. Charm of Chinese culture in foreigners’ eyes
C. Development of Chinese culture in the West D. Culture differences between the East and West
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(2024·江苏扬州·中考统考真题D篇)Think about how much time you spent outside last week. Really “outside.” Walking from the car into the mall doesn’t count.
Now think about how much time you spent indoors—on the Internet or playing video games or watching TV.
You may say, “I play inside more than outside and I like to play games on the computer.”
If so, it’s likely that you spent more time inside four walls than outside in fresh air. Kids today spend two fewer hours per week on sports and outdoor activities than kids did 20 years ago. That’s according to a University of Michigan study. Non-moving activities are more popular. The costs “include overweight, greater stress, higher rates of physical and emotional illness and less joy…,” says Richard Louv, writer of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.
Play is important, even for adults.
Outdoor activity betters your senses. The next time you sit down to message your friends, take note of your senses during and after your texting. Then do the same experiment after you’ve done something outside. You will find being outdoors brings the senses to life. “Hiking, exploring, and fishing help hone all of your senses,” says Betsy Keller. She’s a professor of exercise and sports sciences at Ithaca College in New York. “Smell, sight... all of your senses are in use when you’re outside.”
Outdoor play frees your mind. Are you stressed out Having trouble devoting your mind to what you’re doing Too much time indoors — away from the natural world — may be a cause. Louv uses a term to describe the set of problems caused by too much time indoors: nature deficit disorder. He says, “I use it to describe the price we pay for being so separated from nature.”
Spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment. When you’re out, breathe in fresh air, hear the leaves crackle underfoot and search cool birds and plants in the woods. It can help you feel more connected to the natural world. No woods nearby Nature can be found right outside your back door or in your local park.
So the next time you sit down to spend quality time with a video game, consider treating yourself to a little outdoor play instead.
42. How does the writer first introduce the topic of outdoor play
A. By presenting the results of a recent study.
B. By introducing different kinds of outdoor play.
C. By inviting the reader to think about his or her own case.
D. By telling the reader outdoor play is good for body and mind.
43. Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 5
A. Outdoor play helps form relationships. B. Just getting outdoors does wonders.
C. Nature can remind us of life beyond our worries. D. The outdoors is the best place to practise physical skills.
44. Which word is closest to the meaning of “hone” in Paragraph 6
A. improve B. limit C. produce D. organize
45. Which of the following is a good way to enjoy outdoor play
A. Walking from your car into the mall.
B. Spending your quality time with TV drama series.
C. Playing a video game of making sandcastles by the beach.
D. Watching in your local park how fast the clouds are moving.
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(2024·江苏宿迁·中考统考真题B篇)China is home to tea and has a long history of tea culture. As time goes by, the tea culture has developed greatly.
In the Tang Dynasty, people not only drank tea, but also ate the tea leaves. That was why tasting tea was called “tea-eating”. In the Song Dynasty, the way people drank tea became romantic and was full of art. In the Ming Dynasty, tasting tea returned to its true nature of “drinking tea”. People put dry tea leaves in the cup and then poured boiled water into it before drinking. And in the Qing Dynasty, the tea culture finally came into common families. Drinking tea became part of their daily life. At the same time, there were more tea houses.
Nowadays, making tea around a stove(围炉煮茶)has become popular among young people. This is a special way of drinking tea. Many young people like to choose a quiet and comfortable environment to make tea. While boiling tea, there must be delicate and tasty snacks like small oranges and sweet potatoes on the charcoal(炭)stove, satisfying people’s eyes and mouth. And beautiful cups and teapots would bring them more pleasure in mind. What they enjoy are art, spiritual world and the deep Chinese tea culture. Away from their busy work and life, they feel calm and peaceful in mind.
In fact, people began to make tea around a stove in ancient times. Traditionally, about the art of making tea, the most important part is the types of tea, water quality, the control of fire, the choices of tea tools, and the skills of brewing(沏茶). In some ways, the art of making tea is a kind of communication between tea and people.
As time passes by, Chinese tea culture continues to develop. Modern tea culture has mixed traditional and modern art and life, showing a more open and colorful culture.
34. When did people not only drink tea but also eat the tea leaves
A. In the Tang Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Ming Dynasty. D. In the Qing Dynasty.
35. What does the underlined word “delicate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Boring. B. Attractive. C. Awful. D. Large.
36. Why is making tea around a stove popular with modern young people
A. Because they enjoy calm and peace in mind. B. Because they can stay together with families.
C. Because they like eating oranges and potatoes. D. Because they want to return to the ancient times.
37. What is the best title for the passage
A. The types of the tea leaves. B. The environments of drinking tea.
C. The future of the tea culture. D. The development of the tea culture.
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(2024·江苏宿迁·中考统考真题C篇)
BEIJING, May 28, 2024(Xinhua News)—The Shenzhou-18 crew(全体工作人员)completed the first spacewalk of their mission(任务)at 6:58 p.m.(Beijing Time)on Tuesday, according to the CMSA(中国载人航天局).
The two members of the Shenzhou-18, Ye Guangfu and Li Guangsu, started their spacewalk. They worked outside the Tiangong space station for nearly 8.5 hours. With the help of space equipment(设备)and a team on Earth, they successfully completed many tasks during their spacewalk, including some difficult fixing tasks. Now they have returned to the Wentian lab module(实验舱). The third crew member, Li Cong, stayed inside Tiangong to provide support.
The Shenzhou-18 crew has set a new record for the longest single spacewalk by Chinese astronauts.
This marked Ye’s second time to have a spacewalk, and his first spacewalk was in the Shenzhou-13 mission, but this is the first time for Li Guangsu to start a spacewalk.
The mission will include many tasks. First of all, the three members will do a series of space science experiments(实验)and many necessary tests. And then, they will carry out more activities and do some fixing work outside the space station. The three astronauts will work on board Tiangong until late October, according to the CMSA.
So far, Chinese astronauts have successfully carried out 15 spacewalks in all. On September 27, 2008, astronaut Zhai Zhigang in Shenzhou-7 mission made history as China’s first person to take a spacewalk, which lasted about 19 minutes.
The Shenzhou-15 crew has achieved a milestone(里程碑)by having 4 spacewalks, marking the highest number of spacewalks by a single Chinese astronaut crew.
The Shenzhou-17 members completed, for the first time, the repair work to keep the equipment in good condition during their second spacewalk, which lasted about 8 hours.
38. What is the news mainly about
A. Li Cong provided support inside the space station.
B. The Shenzhou-17 crew started to carry out new tasks.
C. The Shenzhou-18 crew completed the first spacewalk.
D. Ye Guangfu worked outside the space station for 8.5 hours.
39. What is the new record set by the Shenzhou-18 crew
A. The longest single spacewalk. B. The most difficult fixing tasks.
C. The most successful experiments. D. The highest number of spacewalks.
40. What will the three members do in their mission according to the passage
A. Planting some fruits. B. Giving lessons to students.
C. Receiving education. D. Doing many necessary tests.
41. Which of the following is TRUE according to the last 3 paragraphs
A. The Shenzhou-17 crew has completed 4 spacewalks in all.
B. China has made great achievements in Space Technology so far.
C. Zhai Zhigang made history by taking a spacewalk for 190 minutes.
D. The Shenzhou-15 crew completed the repair work for the first time.
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(2024·江苏徐州·中考统考真题C篇)
The police have many ways of catching criminals. One way of catching them is by fingerprinting. Fingerprinting is the study of the patterns on our fingertips. We have known that no two fingerprints are exactly the same for hundreds of years. However, it wasn’t until 1910 that the first criminal in the USA was convicted(被判有罪)using fingerprint evidence.
Early on the morning of September 19, 1910, Hiller’s wife noticed that the light which they usually left on was off. When Hiller went to find out what was happening, he saw a stranger at the top of the stairs. The stranger had broken in and wanted to steal. Hiller and the stranger started to fight, but the stranger had a gun. He shot Hiller twice and ran away.
Hiller’s wife ran to Hiller when she heard the gunshots but found him dead. So she called the police. Soon after, the police caught Thomas Jennings, not far from the Hillers’ house.
The only problem was no one saw the criminal. However, the police had started using fingerprinting at that time. According to Hiller’s wife, only several hours before Hiller’s death, he had painted some wood near the kitchen window. Then the police checked the wood completely and found some fingerprints in the wet paint.
During the trial(审判), the police proved that the fingerprints belonged to Jennings, and he was convicted of Hiller’s murder. Since then, fingerprinting has helped in the conviction of hundreds of thousands of criminals.
32. What helped the police convict the murderer of Hiller
A. B. C. D.
33. Which paragraph shows how Hiller was killed
A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4.
34. What is the right order of the case
①The stranger shot Hiller twice and ran away.
②Jennings was convicted of Hiller’s murder.
③Hiller saw a stranger at the top of the stairs.
④Hiller painted some wood near the kitchen window.
⑤The police found Jennings’ fingerprints in the wet paint.
⑥The police caught Jennings, not far from the Hillers’ house.
A ③→④→①→⑤→⑥→② B. ③→④→⑤→①→②→⑥
C. ④→③→①→⑤→②→⑥ D. ④→③→①→⑥→⑤→②
35. How does the writer end the passage
A. By drawing a conclusion. B. By providing a surprise ending,
C. By leading in a question. D. By showing an endless discussion.
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(2024·江苏徐州·中考统考真题D篇)
After the haircut
It’s getting hot. You go to have your hair cut. The barber Tony cuts off part of your hair and sweeps it away, but your hair’s journey is not over after the haircut.
Have you ever thought of planting your old hair after it’s cut off Some farmers do! What comes up Not wigs(假发), but bigger and tastier crops. Hair is full of nitrogen(氮)that helps plants to grow. When cut hair is mixed into soil, the hair breaks down, slowly letting out nitrogen so it can help flowers and vegetables got big a little faster.
If you’ve got a wool sweater on, you’re wearing a sheep’s haircut. Sheep grow fine curly(弯曲的)fur called wool. All those curls make air pockets that trap heat, keeping the sheep warm. Farmers shear the sheep in summer, so the sheep don’t feel too hot. And we use the hair to make warm clothes, socks, and hats. Wool can even take in rain without feeling wet. Wool also doesn’t catch fire easily.
What does your hair say about you Even many years after it has been cut, hair can tell surprising secrets. Because hair is made from bits of old cells, it has trace(微量)of chemicals(化学物质)that were in the body when the hair grew. When people are kept in the situation of dangerous chemicals, these traces remain in the hair, even long after they have disappeared from the body itself. Testing hair can help doctors know if there are dangerous chemicals in the food and water. Hair can tell another important secret—whose hair is it This can be used to help solve crimes.
Hair does so many things for us. It keeps us warm and cool, helps farmers, shows mysteries, and provides endless styling fun. One thing is for sure, it’s not just for wigs any more.
36. In which part of a magazine can we probably read this passage
A. History. B. Fashion. C. Science. D. Health.
37. How does hair help plants to grow
A. It provides nitrogen. B. It breaks down soil. C. It takes in rainwater. D. It lets out a smell.
38. What does the underlined part “shear the sheep” mean
A. Give enough food to the sheep. B. Wash the sheep many times.
C. Find living place for the sheep. D. Cut the wool off the sheep.
39. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4
A. Hair helps keep warm. B. Hair testing is important.
C. Hair can tell secrets. D. Hair helps solve crimes.
40. How is the passage organized (P: Paragraph)
A. B. C. D.
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(2024·江苏淮安·中考统考真题D篇)
Just one bite of cake with eggs is enough to make John feel very sick. Susan gets a terrible skin(皮肤)problem whenever she seafood, and David nearly died when he first ate a peanut cookie The body’s reaction(反应)to certain foods can be quite serious resulting in breathing problems or even the death. There are many things we eat that may cause our bodies to react badly if we have a food allergy(过敏).
There are three common ways to test food allergies. Probably the simplest way is to give a child a food test. The doctor watches the child eat a little certain food to see if the child has an allergic reaction. This method takes quite a long time so it is used less often than the other two methods—skin tests and blood tests. In a skin test, a doctor puts allergens under the child’s skin and then waits to see if the child’s skin reacts. In a blood test, doctors take some of the child’s blood and add allergens to it and then check the blood.
Dr. Jennifer from Stanford University spent 10 years studying the methods. She found a surprising fact. Skin tests or blood tests given to patients who visited their doctor for treatment of skin problems or stomachaches showed that these patients were allergic to certain foods. However, later tests showed that although they tested positive(阳性), fewer than 50 percent of them actually had food allergies. The problem might be food intolerance(不耐受)instead of a food allergy.
Food allergies have something to do with a person’s immune system, while food intolerance has something to do with a person’s digestive system and the reaction is usually less serious. One of the most common kinds of food intolerance happens to people who have trouble taking in the sugar in food like milk, cheese and ice cream.
Though allergy tests may show false positive results, they are still useful and can save lives. Some children’s food allergies may disappear as they grow older, so even though doctors don’t cure food allergies, sometimes the body itself does.
40. The underlined word “allergens” refers to(指的是)_______.
A. something that hurts people’s skin B. something that protects people’s skin
C. something that prevents an allergic reaction D. something that causes an allergic reaction
41. What can we learn from Dr. Jennifer’s study
A. Patients who tested positive may have food intolerance.
B. Skin tests are much better than blood tests.
C. Stomachaches are usually caused by food allergies.
D. People with food intolerance should avoid food with sugar.
42. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A. Food allergy—Can we cure it B. Food allergy—How to test it.
C. Food allergy tests—Can we trust them D. Food allergy tests—How to improve them.
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(2024·江苏盐城·中考统考真题B篇)
How can we stop climate change How can we stop air pollution How can we live on a green planet One way is to use clean energy. Clean energy does not harm the Earth. It never runs out. Energy from the Sun is clean. We just need to learn how to get and store more of it.
Plants use energy from the Sun. They use it to turn water and air into sugar. The sugar can be used as food. Scientists know a lot about how plants make food. Some scientists want to get energy from the Sun like plants do. They want to make a machine that can use sunlight to make fuel(燃料)from water.
Water is made up of two different parts. Breaking water into its parts is hard. Plants do it all the time, though. It is part of how they make food. With energy from the Sun, the new machine will break water into its parts. One of the parts will be used as fuel. Then the fuel is used to make electricity(电). The electricity can power cars, houses, and so on.
This fuel is better for the Earth than gasoline(汽油). It does not pollute the air. Plants can help us learn how to make clean energy!
24. How does the writer start this article
A. By telling stories. B. By asking questions. C. By comparing facts. D. By giving examples.
25. What will the new machine do
A. Break water into its parts. B. Make some food from plants.
C. Turn water and air into sugar. D. Produce sugar as new energy.
26 In which part of a magazine can we read the article
A. Health. B. Society. C. Science. D. History.
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(2024·江苏连云港·中考统考真题C篇)
If you grew up in an unusual family and felt limited by heavy thoughts, how would you change your life story In the book Educated, the US writer Tara Westover shows us how she deals with hard times.
The book talks about Westover’s life. Her father had a junkyard (废品场) in Idaho, US. It’s a very small mountain village. Tara and her brothers and sisters worked every day. Before she turned 17, she had never traveled outside. None of the kids in her family had ever been to a school or a hospital. As she got older, she felt that she needed to get away from this uncomfortable situation. Luckily, Westover’s older brother taught her to read. With hard work, Westover went to college on a scholarship, and later got a PhD (博士学位) in History at Cambridge University.
Education changed her, her life, her way of thinking and even her luck. After reading the book, I come to feel the deepest thanks for my own family, and the education I got. Education allows girls like Westover to fly like birds toward their own goals. It allows us to get a different view, find new experiences, better understand others and explore the wider world. I wish for all of us to be like free and powerful birds, growing and changing through challenges and difficulties.
33. What’s the writing purpose of paragraph 1
A. To attract readers’ interest. B. To collect Westover’s opinion.
C. To show how to deal with hard times. D. To explain how to change one’s life story.
34. What can we learn about Westover’s life from paragraph 2
A. Her brother got a PhD in History. B. She changed her life with hard work.
C. Her life in the village was comfortable. D. She left the small village in childhood.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Directions of birds’ flying. B. The ways of thinking.
C. Experiences of girls’ growing. D. The power of education.
36. What is the text
A. A news report. B. A book review. C. A science fiction. D. A reading plan.
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(2024·江苏连云港·中考统考真题D篇)As we know, eating vegetables is good for us. Why do some people like them but others don’t A new study has found that other people’s likes and dislikes could be a reason. According to the research, people who eat vegetables and show a clear dislike for them can influence others.
People may make facial expressions (面部表情) when eating. How does it affect a person watching them A team of scientists in the UK did a study. They asked more than 200 young women to watch videos of other adults eating broccoli (西兰花). The people in the videos had different expressions while eating. They would smile, seem neutral (neither happy nor sad), or look disgusted.
The study found that when people in the videos look disgusted while eating broccoli, people watching them began to like broccoli less. The opposite was not true, however. When someone had a smile while eating broccoli, people watching them did not like broccoli more.
By watching others, humans learn which behaviors will be good for them. Scientists believe that people might avoid food that looks terrible. In this way, people can protect themselves from eating something bad or dangerous.
The research focused only on adults, but the team believe that the results could also work for children. This means, if children see their parents not enjoying certain foods, including vegetables, they might not want to eat them either.
How does the behavior of adults influence children’s choices of food The team said they hope to understand more about it. This could help find ways to encourage children to eat more healthy foods.
37. What does the underlined word “disgusted” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Excited. B. Amazed. C. Unhappy. D. Untidy.
38. What’s the result of the study
A. People may prefer the food others like. B. Children dislike eating certain vegetables.
C. Young women are easily affected by others. D. People may not choose the food others dislike.
39. The team may do further study on _________.
A. the safety of children’s food B. the wish to understand children
C. the influences of parents’ behavior D. the ways to produce healthy foods
40. What is the best title of the text
A. Videos affect choices of food B. Studies on vegetables help a lot
C. Expressions prevent possible dangers D. Opinions on vegetables influence others
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