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武汉中考真题练
（2024·湖北武汉·中考真题）You may have a house robot that can do housework for you. But is it so smart Meet Laura, a robot in the National Library in Madrid, Spain, copying out the old books and writings in its collection. See Aurora, a headless dog-sized robot used to keep birds and other animals away at an Alaskan airport. Watch another 1.8 meter-tall legless robot called EveR6, waving its arms to guide musicians through a performance.
Those robots above require artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能). AI is a computer system (系统) that can understand languages, make decisions and solve problems. AI can be taught skills using a process called machine learning. Humans give AI information such as books, photos or videos to train it. The more information it studies, the better it can do its job.
________. For example, when you watch TV, AI is watching you. It’ll know what your favorite is and suggest similar ones. In hospitals, AI is very good at suggesting treatments and can even invent new medicines. To cut down food waste, some schools introduce online systems for the students to choose meals ahead of time. In cities, AI is used to watch out for cars that make black smoke. It works together with the police and transportation teams to stop them and keep the air clean. AI can help us fight climate (气候) change by finding clever ways to reduce energy use.
Some people worry that AI will take away a large number of jobs and also fear that AI could develop out of our control and bring danger to humans. However, AI is expected to be a more powerful production tool that will help humans achieve more in less time. It is believed that the flying car will be made to offer an easier way out of the morning traffic jam (交通堵塞). Humans imagine AI might even find a way to solve the problems of our energy needs completely. Anyway, there is still a long journey for humans and AI.
1．In which pictures can we see Aurora and EveR6
A．a, c B．b, d C．b, c D．a, d
2．What BIG question does paragraph 2 answer
A．What is AI B．Why are AI robots made
C．Where is AI used D．How many AI robots are mentioned
3．Which of the following can be put in ________
A．AI will be developed rapidly B．Humans depend too much on AI
C．Humans wonder if AI could think D．AI has become part of daily life
4．In the future, AI is expected to be able to ________.
A．suggest TV programs B．cut down food waste
C．invent new medicines D．help produce enough energy
5．What would the author write about after the last paragraph
A．The end of AI. B．The history of AI.
C．The way to get along with AI. D．The skill of making AI robots.
【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．C
【导语】本文主要介绍人工智能的优缺点。
1．细节理解题。根据“See Aurora, a headless dog-sized robot used to keep birds and other animals away at an Alaskan airport. Watch another 1.8 meter-tall legless robot called EveR6, waving its arms to guide musicians through a performance.”可知，Aurora是一个无头狗大小的机器人，在阿拉斯加机场用来驱赶鸟类和其他动物；EveR6挥舞着手臂引导音乐家完成表演。故选B。
2．段落大意题。分析第二段内容可知，主要介绍人工智能是什么以及学习方式。故选A。
3．推理判断题。根据后面举例内容可知，主要介绍人工智能应用在什么领域，选项D“人工智能已经成为日常生活的一部分”符合语境，故选D。
4．细节理解题。根据“Humans imagine AI might even find a way to solve the problems of our energy needs completely.”可知，人类想象人工智能甚至可以找到一种完全解决我们能源需求问题的方法。所以未来人工智能有望帮助生产足够的能源。故选D。
5．推理判断题。最后一段讲述人工智能的问题和未来可能的发展，所以接下来可能会谈论与人工智能相处的方式，故选C。
（2024·湖北武汉·中考真题）
________________ Have you ever felt uncomfortable with your stomach when you’re nervous or excited This is because there is a close connection between your gut (消化道) and your brain. You have around 200 types of microbes (细菌) in your gut. Healthy microbes help your body fight illnesses and help your brain deal with stress. “So, take care of your gut,” a scientist says. 690
Stop anger with activitiesA new study aimed at 12,489 people has suggested that the key to reducing (减少) anger is not letting it out, but doing calming activities such as yoga. These activities could slow the heart rate (心率). However, scientists also find some ball games and team sports, which are fun or playful, could reduce anger. 569
Show compassionShowing compassion means you understand others’ feelings and treat them with kindness. Scientists have discovered when you show compassion, your brain lets out a feel-good chemical (化学物质), which helps to reduce stress. It is reported that when other people see you showing compassion, they want to do it too. 943
1．In which SECTION of the website can we read the news
A．PEOPLE. B．HEALTH. C．FOOD． D．SPORTS.
2．The best heading for the first piece of news would be ________.
A．Focus on your brain B．Problems with your stomach
C．Look after your gut D．Microbes in your body
3．What activities might reduce anger according to the new study
①Crying. ② Basketball. ③Cooking. ④Deep breathing.
A．①② B．③④ C．①③ D．②④
4．It is believed that showing compassion can ________.
A．develop your brain B．make people confident
C．spread to others D．slow your heart rate
5．What do the three pieces of news have in common
A．They help us make more friends. B．They show some research results.
C．They are liked by 690 people. D．They teach us how to face stress.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了三个研究结果。
1．细节理解题。根据三栏内容可知，分别谈论紧张兴奋、愤怒和同情时身体的反应和表现，与健康相关，故选B。
2．最佳标题题。根据“Healthy microbes help your body fight illnesses and help your brain deal with stress. ‘So, take care of your gut,’ a scientist says.”可知，本段主要介绍健康的微生物可以帮助你的身体对抗疾病，帮助你的大脑应对压力，所以要照顾好消化道。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据“...but doing calming activities such as yoga. These activities could slow the heart rate (心率). However, scientists also find some ball games and team sports, which are fun or playful, could reduce anger.”可知，平静的、可以降低心率的活动，球类运动和团队运动可以减少愤怒，故选D。
4．细节理解题。根据“It is reported that when other people see you showing compassion, they want to do it too.”可知，当别人看到你表现出同情时，他们也想这样做。所以同情心可以传播给他人，故选C。
5．主旨大意题。三栏分别介绍了三个研究结果，故选B。
武汉中考模拟真题练
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）.The Barbie Flip Phome Offers a Stylish ‘Smartphone Break'
HMD, a Finnish phone company that makes Nokia phones, has teamed up with Barbie maker Mattel to create a pink flip (翻转) phone for people who want to “take a holiday from the smartphone”. With only a 0.3-megapixel camera but no social media, the Barbie phone can make calls and send texts. It also shares self-care advice and helps people with their “digital (数字的) well-being”. And in true Barbie style, there’s even a mirror on the front to let users check their looks.
_________
Japanese drinks company Kirin Holdings has developed the Electric Salt Spoon which helps people to cut down on their salt intake for a healthier diet. The spoon, which is made of plastic and metal, uses a weak electric current (电流) to increase the taste of salt in food by about one and half times. Users can choose their preferred intensity (强度) from four different levels. Weighing 60 grams, the spoon runs on are chargeable lithium battery (可充电锂电池).
AirPods Pro 2 Will Double as Hearing Aids
Apple has announced a new hearing aid feature (功能) for AirPods Pro 2, which will amplify (放大) specific sounds in real time for people with mild to moderate (中度的) hearing loss.The feature will be available through settings in iOS18 when a pair of AirPods Pro 2 are connected. Users have to receive a new hearing test or upload test results of mild to moderate hearing loss from a doctor in order to take advantage of the new feature.
1．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．SCI-TECH. B．FOOD． C．TRAVEL. D．PEOPLE.
2．What can the Barbie Flip Phone do
a. Offer calls and texts. b. Act as a TV camera and mirror
c. Let users catch up on social media d. Share digital well-being ideas.
A．a,b B．b,c C．a,d D．c,d
3．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A．A Healthy Diet With Less Salt Intake
B．Kirin Holdings, a Japanese Drinks Company
C．Running on a Rechargeable Lithium Battery
D．An Electric Spoon That Makes Food Taste Saltier
4．To use the new feature for AirPods Pro2, one must ________.
A．have a doctor’s note to show he’s really deaf
B．complete a hearing test first
C．raise his voice in real time
D．connect a pair of hearing aids to the phone
5．What can we learn from the material
A．The Barbie phone might remind people to care more about their health.
B．The spoon works by passing an intense electric current to increase salty taste.
C．The Apple feature will be suitable for any iPhones or iPads.
D．The Electric Salt Spoon comes in four different forms.
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A
【导语】本文介绍了三款创新产品：芭比翻盖手机、电子盐勺和AirPods Pro 2的助听功能。
1．推理判断题。根据“HMD, a Finnish phone company that makes Nokia phones, has teamed up with Barbie maker Mattel to create a pink flip phone”可知新闻涉及科技领域，故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据“the Barbie phone can make calls and send texts”和“helps people with their ‘digital well-being’”可知芭比手机可以提供通话和短信服务，并分享数字健康建议，故选C。
3．主旨大意题。根据“Japanese drinks company Kirin Holdings has developed the Electric Salt Spoon which helps people to cut down on their salt intake for a healthier diet”可知第二则新闻主要介绍了一款能让食物尝起来更咸的电子勺，故选D。
4．细节理解题。根据“Users have to receive a new hearing test or upload test results of mild to moderate hearing loss from a doctor”可知使用AirPods Pro 2的新功能需要先完成听力测试，故选B。
5．推理判断题。根据“the Barbie phone can make calls and send texts. It also shares self-care advice and helps people with their ‘digital well-being’”可推断芭比手机可能会提醒人们更多地关注自己的健康，故选A。
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）。Waltz
Originating (起源) from the Austrian and German dances, waltz is one of the oldest ballroom dances. This beautiful partner dance follows a rise and fall pattern where dancers swing their shoulders smoothly with rising toes (脚趾) gradually in rhythm with the music. Today, both the faster Viennese waltz and the slower American- and-International-style waltz are quite popular.
Hip-hop
Hip-hop dates back to the early 1970s in New York and California, developing out of Funk. As a new style performed on streets, the dance, which is in relation to hip- hop culture and music, has three main forms—Breaking, Locking and Popping.
Unlike other competitive dance styles, hip-hop is often improvisational (即兴的) with dancers challenging each other to battles (较量).
Ballet
Ballet is a type of Russian dance which originated during the Italian Renaissance (文艺复兴), before developing in France and Russia into a concert dance. This form has many subgenres (子类) including classical, romantic and contemporary. The dancers move in slow and quick steps to classical music with dramatic interpretations (演绎) that are deeply emotional (有感染力的).
1．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．ART B．HOBBY C．EDUCATTON D．CUSTOM
2．It’s clear that waltz___________.
A．is characterized by its fast and smooth moves B．developed from Vienna and America
C．has difficult dance steps D．can be performed as a ballroom dance
3．“Hip-hop”is best translated into “___________”.
A．踢踏舞 B．爵士舞 C．街舞 D．拉丁舞
4．What are the characteristics of ballet
①Improvisational ②Emotional ③Classical ④Dramatic ⑤Slow
A．①②③ B．②④ C．③④⑤ D．④⑤
5．What can we infer from those dances
A．They are modern and popular.
B．They all have three forms.
C．They can stand for Western culture.
D．They often appear at concerts.
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了三种舞蹈：华尔兹、嘻哈舞和芭蕾舞，分别讲述了它们的起源、特点和风格。
1．推理判断题。根据文章内容，本文主要介绍了三种舞蹈的艺术形式，因此最有可能出现在报纸的“艺术”版块。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“waltz is one of the oldest ballroom dances”可知，华尔兹可以作为交际舞进行表演。故选D。
3．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“Hip-hop dates back to the early 1970s in New York and California, developing out of Funk”以及“As a new style performed on streets”可知，“Hip-hop”对应的是“街舞”。故选C。
4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The dancers move in slow and quick steps to classical music with dramatic interpretations (演绎) that are deeply emotional (有感染力的).”可知，芭蕾舞的特点是戏剧性和情感丰富。故选B。
5．推理判断题。根据文章内容，这三种舞蹈分别代表了不同的文化背景和风格：华尔兹起源于奥地利和德国，嘻哈舞起源于美国，芭蕾舞起源于意大利并在法国和俄罗斯发展。因此，这三种舞蹈可以代表西方文化。故选C。
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）“I knew that the Just Go Zero project could bring many benefits,” says Emmanouil Antonios Fotaras, one of 745 residents (居民) living on Tilos, a small Greek island located between Rhodes and Kos, “but I didn’t expect its influence would be so powerful.” Now Tilos has become the world’s first zero-waste island.
Before the project began, 87 percent of the island’s waste was sent to a landfill (垃圾填埋厂). Now this has proved such a success that Tilos no longer has any rubbish bins and the landfill site has closed completely. In its place is Center for Creative Upcycling, where items can either be repaired or reused.
The project is controlled by Polygreen, a Greek company that specializes in circular economy (循环经济), but much of their success comes through education.
They begin by setting up an information center in the port so that residents can learn about how to separate their waste. Each household is then given its own zero-waste equipment (设备), including boxes for recyclable and non-recyclable waste and a bag for organic waste. Regular door-to-door collections are organized across the island, and a smartphone app collects real-time information to show Polygreen how much has been recycled. All waste will be taken to the 3K Circular Innovation Center for high-tech waste handling solutions.
Any visitors to Tilos have to take part in the project as well. Hotels have special equipment for separating rubbish and tourists can pick up cloth bags for shopping from Zero Point Information Center.
“In the beginning, it was tiring,” says Emmanouil, “but we all helped each other. I’m amazed how old people like the idea and how the project benefits the environment—and that gives me hope and courage to do it.”
1．What makes Tilos stand out in the world
A．Its beautiful scenery. B．Its use of green energy.
C．Its efforts to go waste-free. D．Its small population.
2．The underlined word “this” in Para.2 refers to “______”.
A．the Just Go Zero project B．sending Tilos’s waste to a landfill
C．building Center for Creative Upcycling D．closing the landfill site
3．Polygreen runs the Just Go Zero project by________.
①setting up a center in the port to collect rubbish
②giving every family zero-waste equipment
③teaching residents how to separate waste
④asking tourists to shop for cloth bags first
⑤using an app to see how much rubbish has been recycled
A．①②⑤ B．①②④ C．③④⑤ D．②③⑤
4．What does Emmanouil think of the Just Go Zero project
A．Challenging and impractical. B．Tiring and boring.
C．Meaningful and environmentally-friendly. D．Creative but costly.
5．The best title for the passage would be “________”
A．Tilos’s Rubbish to Victory
B．Rethink, Reuse, Recycle
C．Special Equipment for Separating Waste
D．Polygreen, a Greek Company in Circular Economy
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了在希腊的一个小岛——蒂洛斯，人们实行“零浪费”项目，将垃圾再利用，变废为宝的事情。
1．细节理解题。根据“But the small Greek island of Tilos stands out for its natural beauty.”可知，希腊小岛蒂洛斯以其自然美景脱颖而出。故选C。
2．词义猜测题。根据“Now this has proved such a success that Tilos no longer has any rubbish bins and the landfill site has closed completely.”可知，“this”指的是“零浪费”项目。故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据“Each household is then given its own zero-waste equipment (设备), including boxes for recyclable and non-recyclable waste and a bag for organic waste.”可知，②③正确；根据“Regular door-to-door collections are organized across the island, and a smartphone app collects real-time information to show Polygreen bow much has been recycled.”可知，⑤正确；根据“Any visitors to Tilos have to take part in the project as well.”可知，④错误，故选D。
4．细节理解题。根据“but we all helped each other. I’m amazed how old people like the idea and how the project benefits the environment—and that gives me hope and courage to do it.”可知，Emmanouil认为Just Go Zero项目是有意义且环保的，故选C。
5．最佳标题题。通读全文，本文主要讲述了在希腊的一个小岛——蒂洛斯，人们实行“零浪费”项目，将垃圾再利用，变废为宝的事情，故选A。
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）The mysterious “Great Attractor”is pulling the Milky Way galaxy (银河系) off course (轨道). No matter what we’re doing right now—siting, standing, walking—we’re moving.
___★___ First, the Earth is turning very fast while it’s in space, going about 1,000 miles per hour, or 1,600 kilometers per hour. This turning makes our days and nights. Next, the Earth and the other planets are going around the sun. We move at about 67,000 miles per hour, or 108,000 kilometers per hour. This movement makes our seasons and years. Also, the sun and everything around it is going around the middle of our galaxy, the Milky Way, really fast—over 500,000 miles per hour, or 828,000 kilometers per hour. Besides everything in the universe is always getting bigger as it spreads out.
But in the 1970s, space experts noticed that something was different about the galaxies close to us, called the Local Group. These galaxies were being pulled away from their normal course really fast, towards something we couldn’t see. They named this place the Great Attractor, but it’s hard to learn more because we can’t see it well.
“The Milky Way has so many stars and dust, which hide what we want to see in that direction. So our galaxy is hiding the Great Atractor,” says Jorge Moreno, a space expert. This place we can’t see is called the Zone of Avoidance by scientists. We still don’t know everything about why the Milky Way and the other galaxies are being pulled off course, but there have been some ideas. Most recently, the prime suspect (可疑对象) is a very big group of galaxies called Laniakea, which means “big sky” in Hawaiian.
1．Which of the following can be put in ____★_____
A．Why is the Milky Way galaxy being pulled off course
B．The Great Attractor has a magic power.
C．How can the secrets of the universe be unlocked
D．Actually, we’re moving in at least four different ways.
2．What causes the Earth’s days and nights according to the passage
A．The other planets’ going around the sun. B．The movement around the Milky Way
C．The Earth’s turning around itself. D．The expansion (膨胀) of the universe.
3．People can’t see the Great Attractor well because __________.
A．it is too far away B．too many stars and dust block that direction
C．it’s going around so fast D．it’s not bright:enough in the universe
4．The underlined phrase “Zone of Avoidance” in the last paragraph probably means “_________”.
A．a hidden part of the sky B．the speed of galaxy movement
C．a galaxy-free space D．the cause of galaxy attraction
5．What can we infer about the Great Attractor
A．It is located somewhere within the Milky Way.
B．It is a large object influencing the movement of nearby galaxies.
C．It was discovered in 1970.
D．It's a single galaxy which pulls on other galaxies around.
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了“大吸引体”（Great Attractor）对银河系及其他星系的影响，以及地球在宇宙中的多种运动方式。文章还提到了科学家们对这一神秘现象的研究和推测。
1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“First, the Earth is turning very fast while it’s in space, going about 1,000 miles per hour, or 1,600 kilometers per hour. ...Next, ... Also, the sun...Besides everything in the universe is always getting bigger as it spreads out.”可知，我们至少有四种不同的运动方式。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据“First, the Earth is turning very fast while it’s in space, going about 1,000 miles per hour, or 1,600 kilometers per hour. This turning makes our days and nights.”可知，地球的自转导致了白天和黑夜的产生。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据“The Milky Way has so many stars and dust, which hide what we want to see in that direction. So our galaxy is hiding the Great Attractor.”可推知，人们无法清晰看到大吸引体的原因是银河系中的恒星和尘埃遮挡了视线。故选B。
4．词句猜测题。根据“This place we can’t see is called the Zone of Avoidance by scientists.”可知，“Zone of Avoidance”指的是天空中一个被遮蔽的部分。故选A。
5．推理判断题。根据“In the 1970s, space experts noticed that something was different about the galaxies close to us, called the Local Group. These galaxies were being pulled away from their normal course really fast, towards something we couldn’t see. They named this place the Great Attractor.”可知，大吸引体是一个巨大的物体，影响着附近星系的运动。故选B。
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）In early November, 13-year-old Lin Jiawen, a student at Beijing Academy, bought a rabbit card holder made by the school’s Cultural Creativity Club. It cost just 7.9 yuan. “I love this design because it has our school’s logo,” said Lin.
The Cultural Creativity Club is one of the most popular clubs in the school. It was started after a school trip to Henan earlier this year. “The province’s rich culture inspired us to create products that mix tradition with modern style,” said Peng Shaohang, 14, one of the club’s founders.
The club has made two main products: the Tiger-head Shoes Pen and the Rabbit Card Holder. In Chinese culture, tiger-head shoes bring good luck and health. “We kept the tiger-head design but added a modern touch by using our school’s name,” Bei Zhong’, on the pattern. This connects tradition with school spirit,” explained Jin Liangyun, 14, a club member.
The Rabbit Card Holder was inspired by the rabbits raised in school that the students really like. It also includes the school motto (校训): “Benevolence, Wisdom, Courage, and Happiness.” Each rabbit shows one of these values. For example, the benevolent rabbit plants trees to protect the environment, the wise rabbit flies a drone (无人机) to show intelligence and science, and the happy rabbit plays guitar to spread joy. “This card holder isn’t just useful. It’s a daily reminder of these values,” said Gao Yixuan, 14, another club member.
The club’s products are sold both online and offline. Money from sales supports students in need and social welfare (社会福利) activities. “Through creativity and hard work, we’re making a real change in our school and community,” said Kan Zhixing, 14, a club member.
1．What inspired the students from Beijing Academy to start the Cultural Creativity Club
A．A local art exhibition. B．A school trip to Henan.
C．A school trip to a museum. D．A talk about modern products.
2．The underlined word “Benevolence” means “________”.
A．kindness B．power C．patience D．confidence
3．How do the products of the Cultural Creativity Club connect with the school spirit
A．They are all related to animals.
B．They have the school’s name on them.
C．They show the school’s logo and values.
D．They are designed with traditional elements (元素) only.
4．Why did the Club choose to design products related to tigers and rabbits
A．Because tigers and rabbits are students’ favorites.
B．Because they wanted to follow the trend of animal-themed products.
C．Because they could combine traditional culture with school elements.
D．Because these animals are easily found in Beijing and convenient for creation.
5．What would be the best title for the passage
A．School—inspired Charity Work B．Traditional Culture in Modern Life
C．School Trips and Student Creations D．Students Develop Unique Cultural Products
【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了因受河南底蕴深厚的文化启发而创建的文化创意俱乐部及其主要创意产品和价值。
1．细节理解题。根据“The Cultural Creativity Club is one of the most popular clubs in the school. It was started after a school trip to Henan earlier this year.”可知，俱乐部成立的原因是今年早些时候的河南学校旅行。故选B。
2．词句猜测题。根据“For example, the benevolent rabbit plants trees to protect the environment…”可知，后文提到了仁慈的兔子通过种树保护环境，因此“Benevolence”对应“仁爱”或“善意”，即kindness。故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据第三段提到虎头鞋设计“added the school’s name ‘Bei Zhong’”以及第四段指出兔子卡套“includes the school motto”并具体解释每个兔子代表校训中的价值观。选项C全面概括了校徽与价值观的结合。故选C。
4．细节理解题。根据“In Chinese culture, tiger-head shoes bring good luck and health.”以及“The Rabbit Card Holder was inspired by the rabbits raised in school that the students really like. It also includes the school motto (校训): ”可知，虎头鞋代表传统文化中的好运，而兔子灵感来自学校养的宠物，设计中融入了校名和校训。故选C。
5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知， 全文核心是学生通过创意将传统文化与学校元素结合，开发独特产品并用于公益。选项D为最佳标题。故选D。
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）For many winter holidays provide perfect chance to enjoy themselves. This can certainly make it easy to put on weight. “Holiday weight gain isn’t all from celebrating,” says Christina Badaracco, a dietitian (营养学家).
Some animals like to eat more to keep warm in cold weather, when food historically is more valuable (宝贵的). We human beings are just like them in this way. Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables aren’t in season this time of year, leading us to eat richer foods.
“In winter, we get less sunlight and stay inside more,” says Badaracco. This can influence metabolism (新陈代谢), which plays a role in holiday weight gain.
We move less in cold days. People are less active during the winter months. They have less interest in getting outside to exercise or even drive to the gym. More than one-third of the Americans reported sleeping more in winter.
Besides, when the temperature drops and daylight hours reduce, we feel especially cold.
Therefore, many people like to find comfort in drinks.
According to a survey, people expected to gain 5.5 pounds over the winter holiday, but research suggests that in fact, most people gained only around 1.5 pounds. “People always think that they will gain more weight over the holidays than they actually do, but the weight they do gain over the holidays will increase over time if they don’t lose it,” Badaracco says. In fact, some research has found that those weight gains add up over the years.
It is completely normal to have weight changes throughout the year. The key is that you intervene early if it continues growing over time. You can make an exercise plan, weigh yourself daily, or find a friend to keep you company. “It’s more important and useful to set small, slow and manageable goals. Then you can aim higher through small wins,” says Badaracco.
1．Why are animals mentioned in paragraph 2
A．To tell how animals live through winter. B．To show how valuable food is in history.
C．To better explain why people eat more in winter. D．To make a comparison between humans and animals.
2．According to the passage, what is difficult for people in winter
A．Getting less sunlight. B．Having more hot drinks.
C．Having more sleeping time. D．Doing outdoor activities.
3．What does Badaracco want to stress in paragraph 6
A．It’s necessary to lose those holiday pounds. B．People have become fatter and fatter year by year.
C．Most people gain 1.5 pounds over the winter holiday. D．People gain less weight than they think over the holidays.
4．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．We prefer hot dishes in cold weather B．We move less in cold days
C．Animals sleep more during winter months D．Exercising outdoors becomes popular in winter
5．What does Badaracco suggest in the last paragraph
A．People should stay inside more in cold weather. B．People should enjoy themselves during holidays.
C．People should be patient while trying to lose weight. D．People shouldn’t put on much weight during holidays.
【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了人们在冬季假期体重增加的原因，包括饮食习惯改变、日照减少影响新陈代谢、运动量减少等，同时介绍了实际体重增加量与人们预期的差异，并给出了控制体重的建议。
1．细节理解题。根据“Some animals like to eat more to keep warm in cold weather, when food historically is more valuable (宝贵的). We human beings are just like them in this way. Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables aren’t in season this time of year, leading us to eat richer foods.”可知，提到动物是为了更好地解释人们在冬天吃更多食物的原因，因为人和动物在冬天都倾向于多吃。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据“We move less in cold days. People are less active during the winter months. They have less interest in getting outside to exercise or even drive to the gym.”可知，冬天人们做户外活动比较困难。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据“People always think that they will gain more weight over the holidays than they actually do, but the weight they do gain over the holidays will increase over time if they don’t lose it”可知，Badaracco强调人们在假期实际增加的体重比他们认为的少，但如果不减掉假期增加的体重，随着时间推移体重会持续增加，所以减掉假期增加的体重是有必要的。故选A。
4．推理判断题。根据下文“People are less active during the winter months. They have less interest in getting outside to exercise or even drive to the gym.”可知，这部分主要讲述人们在寒冷天气活动减少，B选项“我们在寒冷的日子里活动更少”符合语境。故选B。
5．细节理解题。根据“It’s more important and useful to set small, slow and manageable goals. Then you can aim higher through small wins”可知，Badaracco建议人们在减肥时要设定小目标，逐步实现，要有耐心。故选C。
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）If you could travel in time, where would you go Perhaps you would watch a performance of Shakespeare’s greatest play in Elizabethan England What about hanging out with Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period Or maybe you’d travel far ahead of the present day to see what the future holds.
Stories exploring the subject have been around for hundreds of years. Perhaps the best-known example is science fiction novel The Time Machine, which was written by H.G. Wells and came out in 1895. It was adapted (改编) into at least two films of the same name, as well as two television versions and a large number of comic book adaptations. The term “time machine”, put forward by H.G.Well, now generally refers to a vehicle (交通工具) transporting people into the far future.
___★____ Some scientists say yes. They suggest using cracks (裂缝) in time and space called “wormholes”, which could serve as shortcuts to other periods. Einstein’s theory (理论) of relativity allows time travel in extreme cases. And Stephen Hawking said you could travel into the future with a really fast spaceship—going at nearly the speed of light, though building such a spaceship wouldn’t of course be simple.
Even if you could travel into the past, there is something called the “grandfather paradox”. It asks what would happen if a time traveler were to go back in time and have his own grandfather killed for some reasons, and therefore prevent himself from being born. If the time traveler wasn’t born, how would he travel back in time
In H.G. Wells’s book, the main character travels into distant time where he arrives at a beach and is attacked by giant crabs. He then travels 30 million years into the future where the only living thing is a black object with tentacles (触角).
If that’s what’s in store, maybe we’re better just living in the present day after all.
1．The author starts the passage by _________.
A．expressing his opinion B．raising questions
C．telling stories D．giving suggestions
2．Why does the author mention The Time Machine in Para. 2
A．To tell the development history of time travel.
B．To introduce how the time machine works.
C．To praise H.G. Wells’s achievement.
D．To show people’s interest in time travel.
3．Which of the following can be put in ____★_____
A．Would you really like to visit the future
B．But could time travel actually be possible
C．What kind of vehicle can transport people through time
D．Could wormholes hold the secret to faster-than-light travel
4．The underlined phrase “grandfather paradox” in Para.4 probably means “_________”.
A．the grandfather’s death makes the traveler’s birth impossible
B．the traveler is prevented from meeting his grandfather
C．the reunion of the traveler and his grandfather means a lot
D．the traveler goes back in time to look for his grandfather
5．What’s the author’s attitude towards time travel
A．Supportive. B．Uncaring. C．Doubtful. D．Hopeful.
【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C
【导语】本文主要探讨了时间旅行的概念、历史以及相关的科学理论。
1．推理判断题。根据“If you could travel in time, where would you go ”可知，作者通过提出一系列问题来引入话题，故选B。
2．推理判断题。根据“Perhaps the best-known example is science fiction novel The Time Machine, which was written by H.G. Wells and came out in 1895. It was adapted into at least two films of the same name, as well as two television versions and a large number of comic book adaptations.”可知，提到《时间机器》多次被改编为电影、电视剧和漫画，说明这一题材广受关注，体现人们对时间旅行的兴趣，故选D。
3．推理判断题。根据“Some scientists say yes. They suggest using cracks in time and space called ‘wormholes’, which could serve as shortcuts to other periods.”可知，后文转向科学角度，讨论虫洞、相对论等理论，属于从文学想象过渡到现实可能性，故此处应提出“时间旅行是否可能”的问题，选项B最贴合上下文逻辑。故选B。
4．词句猜测题。根据“It asks what would happen if a time traveler were to go back in time and have his own grandfather killed for some reasons, and therefore prevent himself from being born.”可知，“祖父悖论”指时间旅行者若阻止祖父存在，则自身也无法出生，形成逻辑矛盾。选项A准确概括了这一悖论的核心。故选A。
5．推理判断题。根据“If that’s what’s in store, maybe we’re better just living in the present day after all.”可知，作者对时间旅行持怀疑态度，认为与其冒险，不如活在当下。因此，作者对时间旅行的态度是怀疑的，故选C。
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Relieved to have been built by King NebuchadnezirⅡ (who ruled Babylonia between 605-562 B．CE) for his wife Queen Amytis between 605-562B．CE) for his wife Queen Amytis because she missed the green hills and valleys of her homeland, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Irag were described as a wonder of engineering. Many parts of the gardens were high up on large columns (支柱), which were filled with lovely flowers, big green trees and beautiful waterfalls. The most impressive thing was that the gardens were self-watering. But the wonder was destroyed in the 1st century C．E. by an: earthquake.
The Great Pyramid of Giza The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Built by more than one hundred thousand craftsmen over 20 years, the pyramid was once 146.59 meters tall. But today, due to the loss of some of its stones, it stands around 138meters high. The interior of the pyramid includes a system of passageways leading to a “grand gallery” that travels up towards a room with an empty sarcophagus (石棺) —often called the king’s chamber (墓室).
The Lighthouse of AlexandriaStanding over 330 feet high on the small island of Pharos in Egypt, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was completed between 285 and 247 B．C．E. with three tiers: a square level at the bottom, an octagonal (八角形的) level in the middle and a cylindrical (圆柱的) top. Above that stood a 16-foot statue (雕像), most likely of Ptolemy II or Alexander the Great. The lighthouse was gradually destroyed during earthquakes from 956 to 1323. Only parts of it have remained.
1．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．NATURE. B．CUSTOM. C．ART. D．BUILDINGS.
2．What raised the parts of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
A．Lovely flowers.B．Big green trees. C．Large columns. D．Beautiful waterfalls.
3．It’s clear that the Great Pyramid of Giza ________.
①stands 146.59 meters tall
②is the only ancient wonder that still remains
③has a chamber with Khufu’s sarcophiagus
④includes passageways leading to a “grand gallery”
⑤has lost some of its stones
A．①③④ B．②④⑤ C．①②③ D．③④⑤
4．The Lighthouse of Alexandria was made up of ________ parts.
A．two B．three C．four D．five
5．What can we infer from those structures
A．They might have survived through years. B．They’re located in Egypt.
C．Each was built for the king of the time. D．They’re wonders of engineering and ancient wisdom.
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．D
【导语】本文介绍了三大世界古代建筑奇迹，包括巴比伦空中花园，吉萨金字塔和亚历山大灯塔。
1．推理判断题。文章内容主要介绍了三个古代建筑奇迹：巴比伦空中花园、吉萨大金字塔和亚历山大灯塔。这些都属于建筑类话题，因此应归类于“BUILDINGS”部分。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据“Many parts of the gardens were high up on large columns”可知，空中花园的部分是由大柱子支撑的，故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据“The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.”、“The interior of the pyramid includes a system of passageways leading to a ‘grand gallery’.”、“But today, due to the loss of some of its stones, it stands around 138 meters high.”可知，吉萨大金字塔是现在仅存的古代奇迹、包括通向“大画廊”的通道、失去了一些石头，②④⑤正确，故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据“the Lighthouse of Alexandria was completed between 285 and 247 B.C.E. with three tiers: a square level at the bottom, an octagonal level in the middle and a cylindrical top.”可知，亚历山大灯塔由三部分构成，故选B。
5．推理判断题。根据“the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Irag were described as a wonder of engineering.”、“The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.”以及关于亚历山大灯塔的介绍可知，三大建筑都是工程和古代智慧的奇迹，故选D。
（24-25九年级下·湖北武汉·阶段练习）When you think of the sea, you may not think of Xinjiang or Inner Mongolia. But recently, the “seafood” produced in these places has become popular, especially after Japan put nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into the sea, reported China Daily.
In Nilka county in Xinjiang, about 6, 000 tons of rainbow trout (虹鳟鱼) will be produced this year. Rainbow trout belongs to the same family as salmon (鲑鱼) , which is a kind of well-known seafood. It tastes like salmon too.
Why do farmers there choose to grow fish The weather in some parts of Xinjiang is seldom hot, and the rivers are fed by meltwater (融水) from the Tianshan Mountains. Water deeper than 6 meters always stays at 10℃. As the meltwater is very clean and cold, it's a “comfortable” home for fish, Li Chunyu, a worker at a fish company in Xinjiang, told China Daily.
To make sure the river stays clean, the company uses machines to clean fish waste in the water. They also use net cages that are good for the environment. The nets are about 51 meters wide and lie 25 meters deep in the river.
Meanwhile, In Inner Mongolia, whiteleg shrimp (南美白对虾) grows well. Saline soil (盐碱土) covers a large part of the desert where few plants are able to grow. Farmers used to put water from the Yellow River onto the farmland to wash away the salt. This was a waste of salty water.
Scientists then decided to create “seawater” with the salty water by adding in some other components (成分) . Whiteleg shrimps can live well in this kind of water. They taste no different from the same kind of shrimp that grows in the sea.
1．Where does Rainbow trout live
A．any open water area B．warm and clean rivers
C．salty and warm oceans D．cold and clean rivers
2．Which country put nuclear-contaminated into the sea
A．China B．France C．Japan D．India
3．Why do people turn their eyes from Japan’s seafood to Xinjiang’s
A．Xinjiang’s seafood is much tastier B．the ocean environment is polluted
C．people find a new ocean in Xinjiang D．Xinjiang produces all kinds of seafood
4．Why is whiteleg shrimp introduced in the story
A．To show the importance of rivers to a country.
B．To introduce the safety of eating seafood.
C．To compare it with common whiteleg shrimp.
D．To show another “seafood” grown without using the sea.
5．What is the hidden message of the story
A．Life will not be different without seafood.
B．Japan shouldn’t let out nuclear-contaminated water.
C．China won’t be short of fish products.
D．Xinjiang is rich in natural resources
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了新疆和内蒙古的“海鲜”很受欢迎，并且介绍了虹鳟鱼和南美白对虾的养殖方法。
1．细节理解题。根据“As the meltwater is very clean and cold, it’s a ‘comfortable’ home for fish”可知，虹鳟鱼生活在干净寒冷的水中。故选D。
2．推理判断题。根据“But recently, the ‘seafood’ produced in these places has become popular, especially after Japan put nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into the sea,”可知，是日本将核污染水排入大海。故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据“But recently, the ‘seafood’ produced in these places has become popular, especially after Japan put nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into the sea”可知，因为海洋环境被污染了，所以人们的目光从日本的海鲜转向了新疆的。故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据“Scientists then decided to create ‘seawater’ with the salty water by adding in some other components (成分) . Whiteleg shrimps can live well in this kind of water. They taste no different from the same kind of shrimp that grows in the sea.”可知，科学家们决定通过添加一些其他成分，用盐水制造“海水”，南美白对虾在这种水中生活得很好，所以举南美白对虾的例子是为了展示不在海洋中养殖的海鲜。故选D。
5．推理判断题。根据“In Nilka county in Xinjiang, about 6, 000 tons of rainbow trout (虹鳟鱼) will be produced this year.”以及“Meanwhile, In Inner Mongolia, whiteleg shrimp (南美白对虾) grows well.”可知，在新疆尼尔卡县，今年将生产约6000吨虹鳟，在内蒙古，南美白对虾生长良好，可推知中国不会缺少鱼类产品。故选C。
（24-25九年级下·湖北武汉·阶段练习）
The Water Margin tells the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. The book was written by Shi Nai’an. For different reasons, a group of people went to Mount Liang, fighting against the authority (权力). American writer Pear Buck translated it into English. Zhang Shaolin made it a TV play in 1998. Price: 90
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms was written by Luo Guanzhong. It tells the story of the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Liu Bel, Cao Cao and Sun Quan have become famous names among Chinese people. It was made into a TV play in 1994 and also translated into English. Price: 92. 5
Cao Xueqi n wrote The Story of the Stone. He lived in the Qing Dynasty. The book is one of the greatest works of Chinese novels. It describes the fall of a noble (贵族) family and the love stories of some young people. Wang Fulin turned it into a TV play in 1987. Price: 129
Wu Cheng’en probably completed Journey to the West in 1570. The book introduces the amazing experience of Xuanzang and his three disciples (徒弟) in the Tang Dynasty. On the way to the west, they helped each other to overcome every difficulty. Director Yang Jie made it a TV play in 1986. Price: 99
* If you buy any two of the above books, you’ll get a 10% discount (打折) on them.
1．Who wrote the book The Water Margin
A．Luo Guanzhong. B．Shi Nai’an. C．Cao Xueqin. D．Wu Cheng’en.
2．If you are interested in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, which book will you read
A．Journey to the West. B．The Story of the Stone.
C．The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. D．The Water Margin
3．If you want to buy Journey to the West and The Story of the Stone, how much will you pay
A． 205. 2. B． 182. 5. C． 228. D．208.
4．How many books were translated into English from the passage
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Yang Jie is the director of Journey to the West.
B．The Water Margin was turned into a TV play in 1994.
C．The Story of the Stone tells the story of a special stone.
D．The Romance of the Three kingdoms was made a TV play by Zhang Shaolin.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要向我们介绍了中国的四大名著，包括内容和价格等信息。
1．细节理解题。根据“The Water Margin tells the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. The book was written by Shi Nai’an.”可知，《水浒传》这本书是由施耐庵写的。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据“The Romance of the Three Kingdoms was written by Luo Guanzhong. It tells the story of the late Eastern Han Dynasty.”可知，如果你对东汉末年感兴趣，你应该读《三国演义》。故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据“The Story of the Stone … Price: 129”以及“Journey to the Wes….Price: 99”和“If you buy any two of the above books, you’ll get a 10% discount (打折) on them.”可知，购买《西游记》和《石头记》应付金额为：(99 + 129)×(1 - 10%) = 205.2元。故选A。
4．细节理解题。根据“The Water Margin … American writer Pear Buck translated it into English. Zhang Shaolin made it a TV play in 1998.”以及“The Romance of the Three Kingdoms… It was made Into a TV play in 1994 and also translated into English.”可知，文中提到有两本书被翻译成英语。故选B。
5．细节理解题。根据“Wu Cheng’en probably completed Journey to the West in 1570… Director Yang Jie made it a TV play in 1986.”可知，杨洁是《西游记》电视剧的导演，A选项表述正确。故选A。
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）Maths is all around. Some love the challenge of working out maths problems, but many fear the moment when they have to deal with numbers and feel a real sense of confusion. This “maths anxiety” is perfectly normal, and you’re certainly not alone. And anyway, your worries and fears don’t necessarily reflect your ability.
The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be influenced. According to the Programme for International Student Assessment (评估), around 31% of 15 and 16-year-olds across 34 countries got very nervous doing maths problems and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult.
“ ★ .” Shulamit Kahn from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business says, “The key is to get people, especially women who love maths, to teach younger children.”
Writing for BBC Future, David Robson says, “It’s not clear why maths gives rise to so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that there’s a right or wrong answer might make you more worried about underperforming. And once you believe you’re not a ‘maths person’, you may avoid solving things that you probably could do.”
Psychologists (心理学家) have been trying to find out why mental calculation (心算) can get people in a sweat. That may come from many sources, but some suggest that expressing your fear clearly can loosen its hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat (威胁). So, just think positively about maths and give it a second chance!
1．If teachers are nervous about teaching maths, their students will ________.
A．love the challenge of working out maths problems B．be certainly not good at maths
C．often make mistakes in maths classes D．fee anxious in learning maths
2．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．All girls think maths classes difficult
B．Giving students good role models is important, especially at a young age
C．The anxiety about maths depresses many people
D．Compared to women,men are more suitable to be maths teachers
3．What can be a result if one thinks he is not a “maths person”
A．He might be doubtful about his ability. B．He may rise to challenges bravely.
C．He won’t see maths as a threat. D．He will study maths harder.
4．The underlined phrase “In a swear” in the last paragraph probably means “ ________”。
A．proud B．surprised C．frightened D．lonely
5．The best title for the passage would be “________”.
A．Numbers in Everyday Life B．Maths Education in Childhood
C．Should We Fear Maths D．Be a “Maths Person”
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．C
【导语】本文主要讲述了很多人存在 “数学焦虑” 的现象，介绍了其产生的原因，如老师的影响等，还提到了一些应对的方法，鼓励人们积极面对数学。
1．细节理解题。根据“Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be influenced.”可知，如果老师对教数学感到紧张，他们的学生在学习数学时会感到焦虑。故选D。
2．推理判断题。根据“The key is to get people, especially women who love maths, to teach younger children.”可知，关键是要让热爱数学的人，尤其是女性去教年幼的孩子。由此可推断出，此处应强调给学生树立好榜样的重要性，特别是在他们年幼的时候。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“And once you believe you’re not a ‘maths person’, you may avoid solving things that you probably could do.”可知，一旦你认为自己不是一个“数学达人”，你可能会回避解决你可能能做的事情，这意味着他可能会怀疑自己的能力。故选A。
4．词句猜测题。根据“Psychologists have been trying to find out why mental calculation can get people in a sweat. That may come from many sources, but some suggest that expressing your fear clearly can loosen its hold on you”可知，心理学家一直在试图找出为什么心算会让人“in a sweat”，并且提到表达你的恐惧可以减轻它对你的影响，由此可推测“in a sweat”意思是“害怕的、恐惧的”，与“frightened”意思相近，故选C。
5．主旨大意题。文章主要围绕很多人对数学存在恐惧和焦虑的现象展开，分析了原因并提出了一些应对方法，鼓励人们积极面对数学，因此选项C“我们应该害怕数学吗？”作为标题最合适，故选C。
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）If you were hungry, for example, you might point to your mouth, but you would not be able to tell your mother what kind of food you would like to eat. If you had never learned how to use English or any other language, you would have lots of difficulty communicating with others. You are lucky to have the ability to use language.
When you use language, you communicate munication includes understanding what others say and being able to express your ideas to others. When people communicate, they use words. Sometimes a single word will express an idea very clearly. At other times words must be combined (组合) into sentences to express ideas. In most sentences certain words are more important than others.
Example:
Nick: What time is it
Wendell: It is three o’clock.
The word that is italicized (用斜体印刷) in each sentence is the most important word.
Just think how many times you say important words such as “yes” and “no” in response (答复) to other people’s questions. You often use words such as “hello” “good-bye” “good morning” and “good night”. You have been taught to politely say “please” “thank you” and “ ▲ ”.
Many of the words are organized into categories (类别) and stored in your mind for future use. You are familiar with the words red, green, blue, orange, and so on. You think of these words when you think of colors. When you think of animals, you will associate them with some words like dogs, cats, horses, and snakes.
Words for signals are very important when you follow or give directions. Look at this sentence: Stop what you are doing and come over here. What are the two most important words in this sentence The answer is “stop” and “come”. These words tell a person what to do.
1．How does the writer begin the passage
A．By comparing numbers. B．By giving an example.
C．By asking questions. D．By telling stories.
2．Why does the writer mention the conversation between Nick and Wendell
A．To ask readers to think about the importance of language.
B．To show certain words are more important in sentences.
C．To tell readers how to use words stored in their mind.
D．To explain the reason why we have difficulty communicating
3．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ”
A．you’re welcome B．no way C．shut up D．get out
4．What does the underlined word “associate” probably mean
A．Leave. B．Hide. C．Connect. D．Change.
5．What’s the passage mainly about
A．Different meanings of some words. B．Advice on how to have good manners.
C．The importance of words for signals. D．Advantages of communicating with others.
【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了语言在沟通中的重要性，以及如何通过单词和句子表达思想。文章通过举例和解释，强调了语言在交流中的关键作用。
1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“If you were hungry, for example, you might point to your mouth, but you would not be able to tell your mother what kind of food you would like to eat.”可知，作者通过举例来开始文章。故选B。
2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“In most sentences certain words are more important than others.”以及对话“Nick: What time is it Wendell: It is three o’clock.”可知，作者通过对话展示句子中某些单词的重要性。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据“You have been taught to politely say ‘please’ ‘thank you’ and ‘you’re welcome’.”可知，空格处应填入“不客气”。故选A。
4．词句猜测题。根据“When you think of animals, you will associate them with some words like dogs, cats, horses, and snakes.”可知，当你想到动物时你会将它们与一些单词如狗、猫、马和蛇联系起来。“associate”意为“联系”。故选C。
5．主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了语言在沟通中的重要性，以及如何通过单词和句子表达思想。文章强调了语言在交流中的关键作用。故选C。
（24-25九年级下·湖北武汉·阶段练习）When you think of the sea, you may not think of Xinjiang or Inner Mongolia. But recently, the “seafood” produced in these places has become popular, especially after Japan put nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into the sea, reported China Daily.
In Nilka county in Xinjiang, about 6,000 tons of rainbow trout (虹鳟鱼) will be produced this year. Rainbow trout belongs to the same family as salmon (鲑鱼), which is a kind of well-known seafood. It tastes like salmon too.
Why do farmers there choose to grow fish The weather in some parts of Xinjiang is seldom hot, and the rivers are fed by meltwater (融水) from the Tianshan Mountains. Water deeper than 6 meters always stays at 10℃. As the meltwater is very clean and cold, it’s a “comfortable” home for fish, Li Chunyu, a worker at a fish company in Xinjiang, told China Daily.
To make sure the river stays clean, the company uses machines to clean fish waste in the water. They also use net cages that are good for the environment. The nets are about 51 meters wide and lie 25 meters deep in the river.
Meanwhile, in Inner Mongolia, whiteleg shrimp (南美白对虾) grows well. Saline soil (盐碱士) covers a large part of the desert where few plants are able to grow. Farmers used to put water from the Yellow River onto the farmland to wash away the salt. This was a waste of salty water.
Scientists then decided to create “seawater” with the salty water by adding in some other components (成分). Whiteleg shrimps can live well in this kind of water. They taste no different from the same kind of shrimp that grows in the sea.
1．Where does Rainbow trout live
A．Any open water area. B．Warm and clean rivers.
C．Salty and warm oceans. D．Cold and clean rivers.
2．Which country put nuclear-contaminated into the sea
A．China. B．France. C．Japan. D．India.
3．Why do people turn their eyes from Japan’s seafood to Xinjiang’s
A．Xinjiang’s seafood is much tastier.
B．The ocean environment is polluted.
C．People find a new ocean in Xinjiang.
D．Xinjiang produces all kinds of seafood.
4．Why is whiteleg shrimp introduced in the story
A．To show the importance of rivers to a country.
B．To introduce the safety of eating seafood.
C．To compare it with common whiteleg shrimp.
D．To see another “seafood” grown without using the sea.
5．What is the hidden message of the story
A．Life will not be different without seafood.
B．Japan shouldn’t let out nuclear-contaminated water.
C．China won’t be short of fish products.
D．Xinjiang is rich in natural resources.
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．C
【导语】本文主要讲述了中国新疆和内蒙古地区通过创新方法养殖海鲜的情况。
1．细节理解题。根据“The weather in some parts of Xinjiang is seldom hot, and the rivers are fed by meltwater (融水) from the Tianshan Mountains. Water deeper than 6 meters always stays at 10℃.”可知，虹鳟鱼生活在寒冷和干净的河流里。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据“especially after Japan put nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into the sea”可知，日本将核污染水排入海洋。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据“But recently, the ‘seafood’ produced in these places has become popular, especially after Japan put nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into the sea, reported China Daily.”可知，文章开头提到日本排放核污染水后，新疆和内蒙古的“海鲜”受到关注，隐含原因是海洋污染导致人们担忧传统海鲜的安全性，因此转向内陆产品。故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据“Meanwhile, in Inner Mongolia, whiteleg shrimp (南美白对虾) grows well.”以及“Scientists then decided to create ‘seawater’ with the salty water by adding in some other components (成分).”可知，介绍内蒙古通过盐碱水调配“海水”养殖白对虾，是为了展示不依赖海洋也能生产海鲜。故选D。
5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章强调中国通过技术创新在内陆生产海鲜（如新疆虹鳟鱼和内蒙古白对虾），隐含中国具备保障水产供应的能力，故选C。阅读理解之说明文15篇
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（2024·湖北武汉·中考真题）You may have a house robot that can do housework for you. But is it so smart Meet Laura, a robot in the National Library in Madrid, Spain, copying out the old books and writings in its collection. See Aurora, a headless dog-sized robot used to keep birds and other animals away at an Alaskan airport. Watch another 1.8 meter-tall legless robot called EveR6, waving its arms to guide musicians through a performance.
Those robots above require artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能). AI is a computer system (系统) that can understand languages, make decisions and solve problems. AI can be taught skills using a process called machine learning. Humans give AI information such as books, photos or videos to train it. The more information it studies, the better it can do its job.
________. For example, when you watch TV, AI is watching you. It’ll know what your favorite is and suggest similar ones. In hospitals, AI is very good at suggesting treatments and can even invent new medicines. To cut down food waste, some schools introduce online systems for the students to choose meals ahead of time. In cities, AI is used to watch out for cars that make black smoke. It works together with the police and transportation teams to stop them and keep the air clean. AI can help us fight climate (气候) change by finding clever ways to reduce energy use.
Some people worry that AI will take away a large number of jobs and also fear that AI could develop out of our control and bring danger to humans. However, AI is expected to be a more powerful production tool that will help humans achieve more in less time. It is believed that the flying car will be made to offer an easier way out of the morning traffic jam (交通堵塞). Humans imagine AI might even find a way to solve the problems of our energy needs completely. Anyway, there is still a long journey for humans and AI.
1．In which pictures can we see Aurora and EveR6
A．a, c B．b, d C．b, c D．a, d
2．What BIG question does paragraph 2 answer
A．What is AI B．Why are AI robots made
C．Where is AI used D．How many AI robots are mentioned
3．Which of the following can be put in ________
A．AI will be developed rapidly B．Humans depend too much on AI
C．Humans wonder if AI could think D．AI has become part of daily life
4．In the future, AI is expected to be able to ________.
A．suggest TV programs B．cut down food waste
C．invent new medicines D．help produce enough energy
5．What would the author write about after the last paragraph
A．The end of AI. B．The history of AI.
C．The way to get along with AI. D．The skill of making AI robots.
（2024·湖北武汉·中考真题）
________________ Have you ever felt uncomfortable with your stomach when you’re nervous or excited This is because there is a close connection between your gut (消化道) and your brain. You have around 200 types of microbes (细菌) in your gut. Healthy microbes help your body fight illnesses and help your brain deal with stress. “So, take care of your gut,” a scientist says. 690
Stop anger with activitiesA new study aimed at 12,489 people has suggested that the key to reducing (减少) anger is not letting it out, but doing calming activities such as yoga. These activities could slow the heart rate (心率). However, scientists also find some ball games and team sports, which are fun or playful, could reduce anger. 569
Show compassionShowing compassion means you understand others’ feelings and treat them with kindness. Scientists have discovered when you show compassion, your brain lets out a feel-good chemical (化学物质), which helps to reduce stress. It is reported that when other people see you showing compassion, they want to do it too. 943
1．In which SECTION of the website can we read the news
A．PEOPLE. B．HEALTH. C．FOOD． D．SPORTS.
2．The best heading for the first piece of news would be ________.
A．Focus on your brain B．Problems with your stomach
C．Look after your gut D．Microbes in your body
3．What activities might reduce anger according to the new study
①Crying. ② Basketball. ③Cooking. ④Deep breathing.
A．①② B．③④ C．①③ D．②④
4．It is believed that showing compassion can ________.
A．develop your brain B．make people confident
C．spread to others D．slow your heart rate
5．What do the three pieces of news have in common
A．They help us make more friends. B．They show some research results.
C．They are liked by 690 people. D．They teach us how to face stress.
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（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）.The Barbie Flip Phome Offers a Stylish ‘Smartphone Break'
HMD, a Finnish phone company that makes Nokia phones, has teamed up with Barbie maker Mattel to create a pink flip (翻转) phone for people who want to “take a holiday from the smartphone”. With only a 0.3-megapixel camera but no social media, the Barbie phone can make calls and send texts. It also shares self-care advice and helps people with their “digital (数字的) well-being”. And in true Barbie style, there’s even a mirror on the front to let users check their looks.
_________
Japanese drinks company Kirin Holdings has developed the Electric Salt Spoon which helps people to cut down on their salt intake for a healthier diet. The spoon, which is made of plastic and metal, uses a weak electric current (电流) to increase the taste of salt in food by about one and half times. Users can choose their preferred intensity (强度) from four different levels. Weighing 60 grams, the spoon runs on are chargeable lithium battery (可充电锂电池).
AirPods Pro 2 Will Double as Hearing Aids
Apple has announced a new hearing aid feature (功能) for AirPods Pro 2, which will amplify (放大) specific sounds in real time for people with mild to moderate (中度的) hearing loss.The feature will be available through settings in iOS18 when a pair of AirPods Pro 2 are connected. Users have to receive a new hearing test or upload test results of mild to moderate hearing loss from a doctor in order to take advantage of the new feature.
1．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．SCI-TECH. B．FOOD． C．TRAVEL. D．PEOPLE.
2．What can the Barbie Flip Phone do
a. Offer calls and texts. b. Act as a TV camera and mirror
c. Let users catch up on social media d. Share digital well-being ideas.
A．a,b B．b,c C．a,d D．c,d
3．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A．A Healthy Diet With Less Salt Intake
B．Kirin Holdings, a Japanese Drinks Company
C．Running on a Rechargeable Lithium Battery
D．An Electric Spoon That Makes Food Taste Saltier
4．To use the new feature for AirPods Pro2, one must ________.
A．have a doctor’s note to show he’s really deaf
B．complete a hearing test first
C．raise his voice in real time
D．connect a pair of hearing aids to the phone
5．What can we learn from the material
A．The Barbie phone might remind people to care more about their health.
B．The spoon works by passing an intense electric current to increase salty taste.
C．The Apple feature will be suitable for any iPhones or iPads.
D．The Electric Salt Spoon comes in four different forms.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）。Waltz
Originating (起源) from the Austrian and German dances, waltz is one of the oldest ballroom dances. This beautiful partner dance follows a rise and fall pattern where dancers swing their shoulders smoothly with rising toes (脚趾) gradually in rhythm with the music. Today, both the faster Viennese waltz and the slower American- and-International-style waltz are quite popular.
Hip-hop
Hip-hop dates back to the early 1970s in New York and California, developing out of Funk. As a new style performed on streets, the dance, which is in relation to hip- hop culture and music, has three main forms—Breaking, Locking and Popping.
Unlike other competitive dance styles, hip-hop is often improvisational (即兴的) with dancers challenging each other to battles (较量).
Ballet
Ballet is a type of Russian dance which originated during the Italian Renaissance (文艺复兴), before developing in France and Russia into a concert dance. This form has many subgenres (子类) including classical, romantic and contemporary. The dancers move in slow and quick steps to classical music with dramatic interpretations (演绎) that are deeply emotional (有感染力的).
1．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．ART B．HOBBY C．EDUCATTON D．CUSTOM
2．It’s clear that waltz___________.
A．is characterized by its fast and smooth moves B．developed from Vienna and America
C．has difficult dance steps D．can be performed as a ballroom dance
3．“Hip-hop”is best translated into “___________”.
A．踢踏舞 B．爵士舞 C．街舞 D．拉丁舞
4．What are the characteristics of ballet
①Improvisational ②Emotional ③Classical ④Dramatic ⑤Slow
A．①②③ B．②④ C．③④⑤ D．④⑤
5．What can we infer from those dances
A．They are modern and popular.
B．They all have three forms.
C．They can stand for Western culture.
D．They often appear at concerts.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）“I knew that the Just Go Zero project could bring many benefits,” says Emmanouil Antonios Fotaras, one of 745 residents (居民) living on Tilos, a small Greek island located between Rhodes and Kos, “but I didn’t expect its influence would be so powerful.” Now Tilos has become the world’s first zero-waste island.
Before the project began, 87 percent of the island’s waste was sent to a landfill (垃圾填埋厂). Now this has proved such a success that Tilos no longer has any rubbish bins and the landfill site has closed completely. In its place is Center for Creative Upcycling, where items can either be repaired or reused.
The project is controlled by Polygreen, a Greek company that specializes in circular economy (循环经济), but much of their success comes through education.
They begin by setting up an information center in the port so that residents can learn about how to separate their waste. Each household is then given its own zero-waste equipment (设备), including boxes for recyclable and non-recyclable waste and a bag for organic waste. Regular door-to-door collections are organized across the island, and a smartphone app collects real-time information to show Polygreen how much has been recycled. All waste will be taken to the 3K Circular Innovation Center for high-tech waste handling solutions.
Any visitors to Tilos have to take part in the project as well. Hotels have special equipment for separating rubbish and tourists can pick up cloth bags for shopping from Zero Point Information Center.
“In the beginning, it was tiring,” says Emmanouil, “but we all helped each other. I’m amazed how old people like the idea and how the project benefits the environment—and that gives me hope and courage to do it.”
1．What makes Tilos stand out in the world
A．Its beautiful scenery. B．Its use of green energy.
C．Its efforts to go waste-free. D．Its small population.
2．The underlined word “this” in Para.2 refers to “______”.
A．the Just Go Zero project B．sending Tilos’s waste to a landfill
C．building Center for Creative Upcycling D．closing the landfill site
3．Polygreen runs the Just Go Zero project by________.
①setting up a center in the port to collect rubbish
②giving every family zero-waste equipment
③teaching residents how to separate waste
④asking tourists to shop for cloth bags first
⑤using an app to see how much rubbish has been recycled
A．①②⑤ B．①②④ C．③④⑤ D．②③⑤
4．What does Emmanouil think of the Just Go Zero project
A．Challenging and impractical. B．Tiring and boring.
C．Meaningful and environmentally-friendly. D．Creative but costly.
5．The best title for the passage would be “________”
A．Tilos’s Rubbish to Victory
B．Rethink, Reuse, Recycle
C．Special Equipment for Separating Waste
D．Polygreen, a Greek Company in Circular Economy
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）The mysterious “Great Attractor”is pulling the Milky Way galaxy (银河系) off course (轨道). No matter what we’re doing right now—siting, standing, walking—we’re moving.
___★___ First, the Earth is turning very fast while it’s in space, going about 1,000 miles per hour, or 1,600 kilometers per hour. This turning makes our days and nights. Next, the Earth and the other planets are going around the sun. We move at about 67,000 miles per hour, or 108,000 kilometers per hour. This movement makes our seasons and years. Also, the sun and everything around it is going around the middle of our galaxy, the Milky Way, really fast—over 500,000 miles per hour, or 828,000 kilometers per hour. Besides everything in the universe is always getting bigger as it spreads out.
But in the 1970s, space experts noticed that something was different about the galaxies close to us, called the Local Group. These galaxies were being pulled away from their normal course really fast, towards something we couldn’t see. They named this place the Great Attractor, but it’s hard to learn more because we can’t see it well.
“The Milky Way has so many stars and dust, which hide what we want to see in that direction. So our galaxy is hiding the Great Atractor,” says Jorge Moreno, a space expert. This place we can’t see is called the Zone of Avoidance by scientists. We still don’t know everything about why the Milky Way and the other galaxies are being pulled off course, but there have been some ideas. Most recently, the prime suspect (可疑对象) is a very big group of galaxies called Laniakea, which means “big sky” in Hawaiian.
1．Which of the following can be put in ____★_____
A．Why is the Milky Way galaxy being pulled off course
B．The Great Attractor has a magic power.
C．How can the secrets of the universe be unlocked
D．Actually, we’re moving in at least four different ways.
2．What causes the Earth’s days and nights according to the passage
A．The other planets’ going around the sun. B．The movement around the Milky Way
C．The Earth’s turning around itself. D．The expansion (膨胀) of the universe.
3．People can’t see the Great Attractor well because __________.
A．it is too far away B．too many stars and dust block that direction
C．it’s going around so fast D．it’s not bright:enough in the universe
4．The underlined phrase “Zone of Avoidance” in the last paragraph probably means “_________”.
A．a hidden part of the sky B．the speed of galaxy movement
C．a galaxy-free space D．the cause of galaxy attraction
5．What can we infer about the Great Attractor
A．It is located somewhere within the Milky Way.
B．It is a large object influencing the movement of nearby galaxies.
C．It was discovered in 1970.
D．It's a single galaxy which pulls on other galaxies around.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）In early November, 13-year-old Lin Jiawen, a student at Beijing Academy, bought a rabbit card holder made by the school’s Cultural Creativity Club. It cost just 7.9 yuan. “I love this design because it has our school’s logo,” said Lin.
The Cultural Creativity Club is one of the most popular clubs in the school. It was started after a school trip to Henan earlier this year. “The province’s rich culture inspired us to create products that mix tradition with modern style,” said Peng Shaohang, 14, one of the club’s founders.
The club has made two main products: the Tiger-head Shoes Pen and the Rabbit Card Holder. In Chinese culture, tiger-head shoes bring good luck and health. “We kept the tiger-head design but added a modern touch by using our school’s name,” Bei Zhong’, on the pattern. This connects tradition with school spirit,” explained Jin Liangyun, 14, a club member.
The Rabbit Card Holder was inspired by the rabbits raised in school that the students really like. It also includes the school motto (校训): “Benevolence, Wisdom, Courage, and Happiness.” Each rabbit shows one of these values. For example, the benevolent rabbit plants trees to protect the environment, the wise rabbit flies a drone (无人机) to show intelligence and science, and the happy rabbit plays guitar to spread joy. “This card holder isn’t just useful. It’s a daily reminder of these values,” said Gao Yixuan, 14, another club member.
The club’s products are sold both online and offline. Money from sales supports students in need and social welfare (社会福利) activities. “Through creativity and hard work, we’re making a real change in our school and community,” said Kan Zhixing, 14, a club member.
1．What inspired the students from Beijing Academy to start the Cultural Creativity Club
A．A local art exhibition. B．A school trip to Henan.
C．A school trip to a museum. D．A talk about modern products.
2．The underlined word “Benevolence” means “________”.
A．kindness B．power C．patience D．confidence
3．How do the products of the Cultural Creativity Club connect with the school spirit
A．They are all related to animals.
B．They have the school’s name on them.
C．They show the school’s logo and values.
D．They are designed with traditional elements (元素) only.
4．Why did the Club choose to design products related to tigers and rabbits
A．Because tigers and rabbits are students’ favorites.
B．Because they wanted to follow the trend of animal-themed products.
C．Because they could combine traditional culture with school elements.
D．Because these animals are easily found in Beijing and convenient for creation.
5．What would be the best title for the passage
A．School—inspired Charity Work B．Traditional Culture in Modern Life
C．School Trips and Student Creations D．Students Develop Unique Cultural Products
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）For many winter holidays provide perfect chance to enjoy themselves. This can certainly make it easy to put on weight. “Holiday weight gain isn’t all from celebrating,” says Christina Badaracco, a dietitian (营养学家).
Some animals like to eat more to keep warm in cold weather, when food historically is more valuable (宝贵的). We human beings are just like them in this way. Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables aren’t in season this time of year, leading us to eat richer foods.
“In winter, we get less sunlight and stay inside more,” says Badaracco. This can influence metabolism (新陈代谢), which plays a role in holiday weight gain.
We move less in cold days. People are less active during the winter months. They have less interest in getting outside to exercise or even drive to the gym. More than one-third of the Americans reported sleeping more in winter.
Besides, when the temperature drops and daylight hours reduce, we feel especially cold.
Therefore, many people like to find comfort in drinks.
According to a survey, people expected to gain 5.5 pounds over the winter holiday, but research suggests that in fact, most people gained only around 1.5 pounds. “People always think that they will gain more weight over the holidays than they actually do, but the weight they do gain over the holidays will increase over time if they don’t lose it,” Badaracco says. In fact, some research has found that those weight gains add up over the years.
It is completely normal to have weight changes throughout the year. The key is that you intervene early if it continues growing over time. You can make an exercise plan, weigh yourself daily, or find a friend to keep you company. “It’s more important and useful to set small, slow and manageable goals. Then you can aim higher through small wins,” says Badaracco.
1．Why are animals mentioned in paragraph 2
A．To tell how animals live through winter. B．To show how valuable food is in history.
C．To better explain why people eat more in winter. D．To make a comparison between humans and animals.
2．According to the passage, what is difficult for people in winter
A．Getting less sunlight. B．Having more hot drinks.
C．Having more sleeping time. D．Doing outdoor activities.
3．What does Badaracco want to stress in paragraph 6
A．It’s necessary to lose those holiday pounds. B．People have become fatter and fatter year by year.
C．Most people gain 1.5 pounds over the winter holiday. D．People gain less weight than they think over the holidays.
4．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．We prefer hot dishes in cold weather B．We move less in cold days
C．Animals sleep more during winter months D．Exercising outdoors becomes popular in winter
5．What does Badaracco suggest in the last paragraph
A．People should stay inside more in cold weather. B．People should enjoy themselves during holidays.
C．People should be patient while trying to lose weight. D．People shouldn’t put on much weight during holidays.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）If you could travel in time, where would you go Perhaps you would watch a performance of Shakespeare’s greatest play in Elizabethan England What about hanging out with Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period Or maybe you’d travel far ahead of the present day to see what the future holds.
Stories exploring the subject have been around for hundreds of years. Perhaps the best-known example is science fiction novel The Time Machine, which was written by H.G. Wells and came out in 1895. It was adapted (改编) into at least two films of the same name, as well as two television versions and a large number of comic book adaptations. The term “time machine”, put forward by H.G.Well, now generally refers to a vehicle (交通工具) transporting people into the far future.
___★____ Some scientists say yes. They suggest using cracks (裂缝) in time and space called “wormholes”, which could serve as shortcuts to other periods. Einstein’s theory (理论) of relativity allows time travel in extreme cases. And Stephen Hawking said you could travel into the future with a really fast spaceship—going at nearly the speed of light, though building such a spaceship wouldn’t of course be simple.
Even if you could travel into the past, there is something called the “grandfather paradox”. It asks what would happen if a time traveler were to go back in time and have his own grandfather killed for some reasons, and therefore prevent himself from being born. If the time traveler wasn’t born, how would he travel back in time
In H.G. Wells’s book, the main character travels into distant time where he arrives at a beach and is attacked by giant crabs. He then travels 30 million years into the future where the only living thing is a black object with tentacles (触角).
If that’s what’s in store, maybe we’re better just living in the present day after all.
1．The author starts the passage by _________.
A．expressing his opinion B．raising questions
C．telling stories D．giving suggestions
2．Why does the author mention The Time Machine in Para. 2
A．To tell the development history of time travel.
B．To introduce how the time machine works.
C．To praise H.G. Wells’s achievement.
D．To show people’s interest in time travel.
3．Which of the following can be put in ____★_____
A．Would you really like to visit the future
B．But could time travel actually be possible
C．What kind of vehicle can transport people through time
D．Could wormholes hold the secret to faster-than-light travel
4．The underlined phrase “grandfather paradox” in Para.4 probably means “_________”.
A．the grandfather’s death makes the traveler’s birth impossible
B．the traveler is prevented from meeting his grandfather
C．the reunion of the traveler and his grandfather means a lot
D．the traveler goes back in time to look for his grandfather
5．What’s the author’s attitude towards time travel
A．Supportive. B．Uncaring. C．Doubtful. D．Hopeful.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Relieved to have been built by King NebuchadnezirⅡ (who ruled Babylonia between 605-562 B．CE) for his wife Queen Amytis between 605-562B．CE) for his wife Queen Amytis because she missed the green hills and valleys of her homeland, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Irag were described as a wonder of engineering. Many parts of the gardens were high up on large columns (支柱), which were filled with lovely flowers, big green trees and beautiful waterfalls. The most impressive thing was that the gardens were self-watering. But the wonder was destroyed in the 1st century C．E. by an: earthquake.
The Great Pyramid of Giza The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Built by more than one hundred thousand craftsmen over 20 years, the pyramid was once 146.59 meters tall. But today, due to the loss of some of its stones, it stands around 138meters high. The interior of the pyramid includes a system of passageways leading to a “grand gallery” that travels up towards a room with an empty sarcophagus (石棺) —often called the king’s chamber (墓室).
The Lighthouse of AlexandriaStanding over 330 feet high on the small island of Pharos in Egypt, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was completed between 285 and 247 B．C．E. with three tiers: a square level at the bottom, an octagonal (八角形的) level in the middle and a cylindrical (圆柱的) top. Above that stood a 16-foot statue (雕像), most likely of Ptolemy II or Alexander the Great. The lighthouse was gradually destroyed during earthquakes from 956 to 1323. Only parts of it have remained.
1．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．NATURE. B．CUSTOM. C．ART. D．BUILDINGS.
2．What raised the parts of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
A．Lovely flowers.B．Big green trees. C．Large columns. D．Beautiful waterfalls.
3．It’s clear that the Great Pyramid of Giza ________.
①stands 146.59 meters tall
②is the only ancient wonder that still remains
③has a chamber with Khufu’s sarcophiagus
④includes passageways leading to a “grand gallery”
⑤has lost some of its stones
A．①③④ B．②④⑤ C．①②③ D．③④⑤
4．The Lighthouse of Alexandria was made up of ________ parts.
A．two B．three C．four D．five
5．What can we infer from those structures
A．They might have survived through years. B．They’re located in Egypt.
C．Each was built for the king of the time. D．They’re wonders of engineering and ancient wisdom.
（24-25九年级下·湖北武汉·阶段练习）When you think of the sea, you may not think of Xinjiang or Inner Mongolia. But recently, the “seafood” produced in these places has become popular, especially after Japan put nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into the sea, reported China Daily.
In Nilka county in Xinjiang, about 6, 000 tons of rainbow trout (虹鳟鱼) will be produced this year. Rainbow trout belongs to the same family as salmon (鲑鱼) , which is a kind of well-known seafood. It tastes like salmon too.
Why do farmers there choose to grow fish The weather in some parts of Xinjiang is seldom hot, and the rivers are fed by meltwater (融水) from the Tianshan Mountains. Water deeper than 6 meters always stays at 10℃. As the meltwater is very clean and cold, it's a “comfortable” home for fish, Li Chunyu, a worker at a fish company in Xinjiang, told China Daily.
To make sure the river stays clean, the company uses machines to clean fish waste in the water. They also use net cages that are good for the environment. The nets are about 51 meters wide and lie 25 meters deep in the river.
Meanwhile, In Inner Mongolia, whiteleg shrimp (南美白对虾) grows well. Saline soil (盐碱土) covers a large part of the desert where few plants are able to grow. Farmers used to put water from the Yellow River onto the farmland to wash away the salt. This was a waste of salty water.
Scientists then decided to create “seawater” with the salty water by adding in some other components (成分) . Whiteleg shrimps can live well in this kind of water. They taste no different from the same kind of shrimp that grows in the sea.
1．Where does Rainbow trout live
A．any open water area B．warm and clean rivers
C．salty and warm oceans D．cold and clean rivers
2．Which country put nuclear-contaminated into the sea
A．China B．France C．Japan D．India
3．Why do people turn their eyes from Japan’s seafood to Xinjiang’s
A．Xinjiang’s seafood is much tastier B．the ocean environment is polluted
C．people find a new ocean in Xinjiang D．Xinjiang produces all kinds of seafood
4．Why is whiteleg shrimp introduced in the story
A．To show the importance of rivers to a country.
B．To introduce the safety of eating seafood.
C．To compare it with common whiteleg shrimp.
D．To show another “seafood” grown without using the sea.
5．What is the hidden message of the story
A．Life will not be different without seafood.
B．Japan shouldn’t let out nuclear-contaminated water.
C．China won’t be short of fish products.
D．Xinjiang is rich in natural resources
（24-25九年级下·湖北武汉·阶段练习）
The Water Margin tells the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. The book was written by Shi Nai’an. For different reasons, a group of people went to Mount Liang, fighting against the authority (权力). American writer Pear Buck translated it into English. Zhang Shaolin made it a TV play in 1998. Price: 90
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms was written by Luo Guanzhong. It tells the story of the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Liu Bel, Cao Cao and Sun Quan have become famous names among Chinese people. It was made into a TV play in 1994 and also translated into English. Price: 92. 5
Cao Xueqi n wrote The Story of the Stone. He lived in the Qing Dynasty. The book is one of the greatest works of Chinese novels. It describes the fall of a noble (贵族) family and the love stories of some young people. Wang Fulin turned it into a TV play in 1987. Price: 129
Wu Cheng’en probably completed Journey to the West in 1570. The book introduces the amazing experience of Xuanzang and his three disciples (徒弟) in the Tang Dynasty. On the way to the west, they helped each other to overcome every difficulty. Director Yang Jie made it a TV play in 1986. Price: 99
* If you buy any two of the above books, you’ll get a 10% discount (打折) on them.
1．Who wrote the book The Water Margin
A．Luo Guanzhong. B．Shi Nai’an. C．Cao Xueqin. D．Wu Cheng’en.
2．If you are interested in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, which book will you read
A．Journey to the West. B．The Story of the Stone.
C．The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. D．The Water Margin
3．If you want to buy Journey to the West and The Story of the Stone, how much will you pay
A． 205. 2. B． 182. 5. C． 228. D．208.
4．How many books were translated into English from the passage
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Yang Jie is the director of Journey to the West.
B．The Water Margin was turned into a TV play in 1994.
C．The Story of the Stone tells the story of a special stone.
D．The Romance of the Three kingdoms was made a TV play by Zhang Shaolin.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）Maths is all around. Some love the challenge of working out maths problems, but many fear the moment when they have to deal with numbers and feel a real sense of confusion. This “maths anxiety” is perfectly normal, and you’re certainly not alone. And anyway, your worries and fears don’t necessarily reflect your ability.
The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be influenced. According to the Programme for International Student Assessment (评估), around 31% of 15 and 16-year-olds across 34 countries got very nervous doing maths problems and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult.
“ ★ .” Shulamit Kahn from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business says, “The key is to get people, especially women who love maths, to teach younger children.”
Writing for BBC Future, David Robson says, “It’s not clear why maths gives rise to so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that there’s a right or wrong answer might make you more worried about underperforming. And once you believe you’re not a ‘maths person’, you may avoid solving things that you probably could do.”
Psychologists (心理学家) have been trying to find out why mental calculation (心算) can get people in a sweat. That may come from many sources, but some suggest that expressing your fear clearly can loosen its hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat (威胁). So, just think positively about maths and give it a second chance!
1．If teachers are nervous about teaching maths, their students will ________.
A．love the challenge of working out maths problems B．be certainly not good at maths
C．often make mistakes in maths classes D．fee anxious in learning maths
2．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．All girls think maths classes difficult
B．Giving students good role models is important, especially at a young age
C．The anxiety about maths depresses many people
D．Compared to women,men are more suitable to be maths teachers
3．What can be a result if one thinks he is not a “maths person”
A．He might be doubtful about his ability. B．He may rise to challenges bravely.
C．He won’t see maths as a threat. D．He will study maths harder.
4．The underlined phrase “In a swear” in the last paragraph probably means “ ________”。
A．proud B．surprised C．frightened D．lonely
5．The best title for the passage would be “________”.
A．Numbers in Everyday Life B．Maths Education in Childhood
C．Should We Fear Maths D．Be a “Maths Person”
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）If you were hungry, for example, you might point to your mouth, but you would not be able to tell your mother what kind of food you would like to eat. If you had never learned how to use English or any other language, you would have lots of difficulty communicating with others. You are lucky to have the ability to use language.
When you use language, you communicate munication includes understanding what others say and being able to express your ideas to others. When people communicate, they use words. Sometimes a single word will express an idea very clearly. At other times words must be combined (组合) into sentences to express ideas. In most sentences certain words are more important than others.
Example:
Nick: What time is it
Wendell: It is three o’clock.
The word that is italicized (用斜体印刷) in each sentence is the most important word.
Just think how many times you say important words such as “yes” and “no” in response (答复) to other people’s questions. You often use words such as “hello” “good-bye” “good morning” and “good night”. You have been taught to politely say “please” “thank you” and “ ▲ ”.
Many of the words are organized into categories (类别) and stored in your mind for future use. You are familiar with the words red, green, blue, orange, and so on. You think of these words when you think of colors. When you think of animals, you will associate them with some words like dogs, cats, horses, and snakes.
Words for signals are very important when you follow or give directions. Look at this sentence: Stop what you are doing and come over here. What are the two most important words in this sentence The answer is “stop” and “come”. These words tell a person what to do.
1．How does the writer begin the passage
A．By comparing numbers. B．By giving an example.
C．By asking questions. D．By telling stories.
2．Why does the writer mention the conversation between Nick and Wendell
A．To ask readers to think about the importance of language.
B．To show certain words are more important in sentences.
C．To tell readers how to use words stored in their mind.
D．To explain the reason why we have difficulty communicating
3．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ”
A．you’re welcome B．no way C．shut up D．get out
4．What does the underlined word “associate” probably mean
A．Leave. B．Hide. C．Connect. D．Change.
5．What’s the passage mainly about
A．Different meanings of some words. B．Advice on how to have good manners.
C．The importance of words for signals. D．Advantages of communicating with others.
（24-25九年级下·湖北武汉·阶段练习）When you think of the sea, you may not think of Xinjiang or Inner Mongolia. But recently, the “seafood” produced in these places has become popular, especially after Japan put nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into the sea, reported China Daily.
In Nilka county in Xinjiang, about 6,000 tons of rainbow trout (虹鳟鱼) will be produced this year. Rainbow trout belongs to the same family as salmon (鲑鱼), which is a kind of well-known seafood. It tastes like salmon too.
Why do farmers there choose to grow fish The weather in some parts of Xinjiang is seldom hot, and the rivers are fed by meltwater (融水) from the Tianshan Mountains. Water deeper than 6 meters always stays at 10℃. As the meltwater is very clean and cold, it’s a “comfortable” home for fish, Li Chunyu, a worker at a fish company in Xinjiang, told China Daily.
To make sure the river stays clean, the company uses machines to clean fish waste in the water. They also use net cages that are good for the environment. The nets are about 51 meters wide and lie 25 meters deep in the river.
Meanwhile, in Inner Mongolia, whiteleg shrimp (南美白对虾) grows well. Saline soil (盐碱士) covers a large part of the desert where few plants are able to grow. Farmers used to put water from the Yellow River onto the farmland to wash away the salt. This was a waste of salty water.
Scientists then decided to create “seawater” with the salty water by adding in some other components (成分). Whiteleg shrimps can live well in this kind of water. They taste no different from the same kind of shrimp that grows in the sea.
1．Where does Rainbow trout live
A．Any open water area. B．Warm and clean rivers.
C．Salty and warm oceans. D．Cold and clean rivers.
2．Which country put nuclear-contaminated into the sea
A．China. B．France. C．Japan. D．India.
3．Why do people turn their eyes from Japan’s seafood to Xinjiang’s
A．Xinjiang’s seafood is much tastier.
B．The ocean environment is polluted.
C．People find a new ocean in Xinjiang.
D．Xinjiang produces all kinds of seafood.
4．Why is whiteleg shrimp introduced in the story
A．To show the importance of rivers to a country.
B．To introduce the safety of eating seafood.
C．To compare it with common whiteleg shrimp.
D．To see another “seafood” grown without using the sea.
5．What is the hidden message of the story
A．Life will not be different without seafood.
B．Japan shouldn’t let out nuclear-contaminated water.
C．China won’t be short of fish products.
D．Xinjiang is rich in natural resources.
