专题13 阅读理解 考点3 说明文（第02期）
（2024·山东济宁·中考真题）
1．What should you do if you find a baby bird hurt
A．Just leave it there. B．Call the animal center.
C．Put it back to its nest. D．Feed it with healthy food.
2．Why should you do nothing about an unhurt baby bird with feathers
A．Because you might hurt it. B．Because it is learning to fly.
C．Because it is afraid of people D．Because its mother will find it soon.
3．Which of the following is TRUE about mother birds
A．They don’t care about their babies.
B．They push their babies out of their nest.
C．They don’t mind the smell of people on their babies.
D．They will give up their babies if there’s smell of people on them.
4．Where do you most probably find this passage
A．In a newspaper. B．In an engineer’s diary.
C．In a tourist guide book. D．In a student’s notebook.
（2024·山东济宁·中考真题）
Sometimes when the rain falls hard and fast on you, it might hurt a little. But what happens when it hits a mosquito (蚊子)
In 2012, David Hu, a scientist at Georgia Tech, became interested in this problem and decided to do a research. He used a high-speed camera so that he could watch the mosquitoes in very slow motion and find out what they’re doing when they’re out in the rain.
What he found is that when a raindrop falls on a mosquito, it’s like when a bus hits a person. Besides, the little insect (昆虫) is hit by a raindrop about once every 20 seconds. So why don’t we see many dead mosquitoes after it rains
A mosquito is as big as a raindrop, but it is much lighter —0.002g only. This saves its life in raindrop hits. Because the mosquito is so light, when it is hit by a raindrop, it won’t experience a force that is strong enough to kill it.
The study also found that when a mosquito is hit by a raindrop, the insect is pushed by the raindrop and falls together with it. But the mosquito doesn’t get wet easily because it is covered with hairs which keep off water. After dropping about 6 cm, it will roll off the raindrop and fly away.
However, this trick isn’t always successful. If the mosquito flies too low when it is hit by the raindrop, it won’t have time to fly off. Then it will hit the ground and meet its death.
5．What does the underlined word “motion” mean
A．Time. B．Movie. C．Step. D．Movement.
6．What protect mosquitoes in the rain
A．Their mouths and their noses. B．Their eyes and their ears.
C．Their legs and their wings. D．Their body weight and their hairs.
7．When is it dangerous for a mosquito in the rain
A．When it flies too close to the ground.
B．When the rain falls too hard and too fast.
C．When it is hit by raindrops too many times.
D．When it drops for more than 6 cm in the rain.
8．Which of the following is a proper title for the passage
A．How Raindrops Hurt Mosquitoes B．When Mosquitoes Are in Danger
C．Why Mosquitoes Aren’t Hurt in Rain D．When Mosquitoes Meet Their Death
（2024·湖南·中考真题）
Headphones are helpful. Many kids use them. But headphones can be harmful, too. They can cause hearing loss if the volume (音量) is too loud. Studies show that one out of every ten kids in the United States has some hearing loss. The cause is loud noise.
Do you know how we hear There are cells (细胞) inside the ears that help us hear. We can’t see them with our eyes. “We call them hair cells,” Jackie Clark said. “They look like hairs standing up.” Clark is a scientist at the University of Texas. She studies noises and ears. Sound cannot be seen, but it can make the hair cells move back and forward. Think of the wind in the leaves.
Loud noises can damage (损伤) these cells. And once the cells are damaged, they don’t grow back. Sometimes there’s tinnitus. “It’s like someone is playing a note on the flute (长笛) for a long time,” Clark says. It shows we’re losing hearing. Tinnitus is not only harmful to our ears, also it can make us feel uneasy. That’s why it’s necessary to protect our ears.
How can we protect our ears We’d better keep the volume low when we use our headphones. We should be able to hear sounds around us. And other people shouldn’t hear noise from our headphones. “If I can hear what you’re listening to when you’re wearing your headphones,” Clark says, “it’s too loud.” To protect our ears, keep our headphones at about half volume.
9．What can we know about hair cells
A．They help us hear.
B．They look like hairs lying down.
C．They can be seen clearly with our eyes.
10．What does the underlined word “tinnitus” mean in Paragraph 3
A．A musical voice.
B．A kind of instrument.
C．Ringing in ears.
11．What’s the main purpose of the last paragraph
A．To give advice.
B．To show problems.
C．To explain reasons.
12．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．Before listening to music, choose a good headphone.
B．When using a headphone, keep the volume low.
C．After using a headphone, check your ears.
（2024·江苏宿迁·中考真题）
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.
13．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.
14．What does the underlined word “delicate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Boring. B．Attractive. C．Awful. D．Large.
15．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.
16．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.
（2024·北京·中考真题）
Sam Hill is really bad at finding his way from place to place. The world is full of people like Hill—and their opposites, who always seem to know exactly where they are and how to get where they want to go. It has proved hard to explain why. However, with the development of technology, there’s new excitement happening in the research world.
An experiment was carried out in 2022 to find out what might influence way finding ability. Researchers developed an online game in which players travel by boat to find where a lot of checkpoints lie. The game asked players to provide basic background information , and nearly four million people worldwide did so. Through the game, the researchers were able to judge navigational (辨识方向的) ability by looking at how far each person traveled to reach all the cheek points. Then they compared players’ performance with their background information.
The researchers found that Northern Europeans seemed to be better navigations, perhaps because they love orienteering (定向越野), a sport which involves cross- country running and navigation. And those from cities with more disorganized street networks (网状系统) did better than those from cities with orderly ones. Perhaps people of planned cities don’t need to build complex (复杂的) maps in their minds.
Research results like these suggest that people’s life experience decides how well they find their way. In fact, experience may even explain a popular belief that men are more likely to perform better than women. It turns out that this difference is more a question of culture and experience than of in born ability. Northern Europeans, for example, show almost no gender (性别) difference in navigation. However, men do much better than women in places where women face cultural limits on exploring their environment on their own.
That finding is also supported by studies on the Tsimane, a community living in a forest in South America. Researchers put GPS units on 305 Tsimane people to check their daily movements over a three-day period, and found no difference between men and women in navigational ability. Even children performed very well—a result, researchers think, of growing up in an environment that encourages children to explore the forest.
17．Why was an experiment carried out in 2022
A．To develop an online way finding game.
B．To improve the players’ way finding ability.
C．To pick out people who are weak in way finding.
D．To find out why people are different in way finding ability.
18．According to the passage, who is probably the best at finding their way
A．A woman who often explores nature.
B．A girl who studies South American culture.
C．A man who runs on a sports ground every morning.
D．A boy who lives in a city with an orderly street network.
19．What can we learn from the passage
A．Good navigators are mostly made, not born.
B．Navigation skills differ between the genders.
C．Navigation skills are passed down, never lost.
D．Good navigators bring developments in technology.
（2024·江苏盐城·中考真题）
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!
20．How does the writer start this article
A．By telling stories. B．By asking questions.
C．By comparing facts. D．By giving examples.
21．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.
22．In which part of a magazine can we read the article
A．Health. B．Society. C．Science. D．History.
（2024·内蒙古包头·中考真题）
Classical Chinese gardens are purposely designed so that no matter where you stand, you can never see the whole thing at once. The mystery and the discovery have helped the classical gardens of China, especially those in Suzhou, remain popular attractions after all these years.
Put simply, the aim of a classical Chinese garden is to deepen one’s admiration of nature. Besides just relaxing in nature, the classical Chinese gardens have another purpose—to inspire artistic expression like poetry, literature or painting. Nearly all Chinese gardens feature the things in the list below.
Water
Water is a necessary thing that no Chinese garden can go without. The water in a garden typically symbolizes a lake or even the ocean. Water can even symbolize communication, movement and dreams.
Rocks
Large rocks typically symbolize mountains. Many of the rocks in the Suzhou gardens come from Lake Tai, having been shaped by the flow of water over thousands of years. Smaller rocks are often on show in the fancy halls at a garden’s entrance. This shows the appreciation the garden owners had of these rocks.
Plants
You can’t have a garden without plants. Different plants and flowers are used for either symbolic or aesthetic (美学的) purpose—or both. Bamboo, for example, represents strength. Flowers, meanwhile, add color to a garden, with each carrying a symbolic meaning of its own.
Gates & Windows
Gates of different shapes divide different parts of a garden. The most common type of gate, the moon gate, is simply a circle. Windows are placed throughout the garden to allow the passage of light. You can also catch a glimpse of interesting trees or rocks on the other side from the window.
Pavilions (亭)
In Chinese gardens, pavilions are usually placed in some of the best viewing places. Sometimes a pavilion is placed where one can see the reflection (倒影) of the moon at night, or in the best place to listen to the sound of rain on the leaves above. In the past, pavilions were also used as places for garden owners to reflect, paint and write poems.
23．What does the underlined word “those” in paragraph 1 refer to
A．Plants. B．Paintings. C．Classical gardens. D．Mystery and discovery.
24．What’s the purpose of this text
A．To list some plants and flowers. B．To introduce classical Chinese gardens.
C．To explain the history of classical gardens. D．To compare different classical gardens in China.
25．Which of the following best explains “glimpse” underlined in paragraph 6
A．Look. B．Visit. C．Guess. D．Feeling.
26．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Nature Speaks for Itself B．Chinese Gardens and Western Gardens
C．Getting Lost in Classical Chinese Gardens D．Finding Ways to Modern Arts and Buildings
（2024·内蒙古赤峰·中考真题）
Here’s what you need to know about everything that’s new in the 2024 Paris Olympics—from new sports to new events and more.
Breaking
Breaking will be included in the Olympics for the first time in Paris in 2024. You may know the sport by its more common name, breakdancing. Athletes don’t know the music ahead of time—they must move to the beat.
Skateboarding
Skateboarding first came to the 2020 Olympics and returns for the 2024 Paris Games. There will be two clear events—a park competition and a street competition.
Sport climbing
It’s the second time for sport climbing to come to the Olympic Games. In the Paris Games, the number of athletes will climb from 40 to 68. Whether you know it as indoor rock climbing or not, the best athletes in the sport climbing world will compete in this unique event in 2024!
Surfing
Surfing in the 2024 Olympics will take place on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. The island is over 9,000 miles from Paris, and it is known for its challenging waves.
27．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph
A．To lead in the novel. B．To introduce the topic. C．To talk about athletes.
28．Which of the following will first appear in the Olympics this year
A．Breaking. B．Skateboarding. C．Sport climbing.
29．How many athletes will take part in sport climbing in the Paris Games
A．28. B．40. C．68.
30．Why is surfing held on the island of Tahiti
A．Because it has a big gym.
B．Because it has great waves.
C．Because it is far from Paris.
（2024·四川雅安·中考真题）
On November 13, 2023, people across Kenya (肯尼亚) took part in their first national tree-planting holiday. The holiday was created to encourage people to plant trees.
Kenya is famous for its beautiful forests and wildlife. But large areas of Kenya’s forests have been cut down, either for the wood or for farming. So there is less and less land covered by forests in Kenya. The government has a goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to cover 30% of its land with trees.
In early November, the government announced (宣布) National Tree Growing Day would fall on November 13. To prepare for the day, the government got 150 million young trees ready for planting. The government also created a special app to help organize the tree planting. The app helps people collect young trees, find places to plant, and record their efforts. It also helps the government find out how many trees have been planted in different areas around the country.
On that day, people all over Kenya turned out (出现) in large numbers to take part in the holiday. In the capital, hundreds of people joined in, even though it was raining. Government leaders led planting efforts in different parts of the country. Workers, students, families and other groups showed up to take part.
31．Why did Kenya create the tree-planting holiday
A．To help people relax.
B．To tell people to develop farming.
C．To encourage people to plant trees.
D．To make people enjoy its beautiful forests.
32．Why is there less and less land covered by forests in Kenya
A．Because there are fewer farmers.
B．Because wildlife needs the land.
C．Because the rainwater takes away the land.
D．Because people cut down the forests for a living.
33．How many trees does the Kenyan government want to plant by 2032
A．15 billion. B．13 million. C．30 billion. D．150 million.
34．What do we know about the special app in Paragraph 3
A．It is created to record the weather.
B．It is helpful for people to collect young trees.
C．It shows the number of trees in only one area.
D．It tells people the importance of planting trees.
35．What was Kenyan people’s opinion about the national tree-planting holiday
A．They refused to join in it. B．They thought it was too boring.
C．They made no effort to celebrate it. D．They provided strong support for it.
（2024·广东深圳·中考真题）
After a 10-year project to count tuna and other large fish in the world's oceans, scientists have made a very surprising discovery: these fish are almost gone. Because of too much fishing, almost 90 percent of the worldwide population of large fish—the ones we usually eat—has disappeared. If we don’t act, these animals will totally disappear. That will influence every animal in the ocean.
The demand for fish is growing. Almost a billion people around the world get their protein (蛋白质) mostly from fish. Doctors praise seafood for being low in fat. But what seems like a healthy choice for humans is causing a disaster to our oceans. “People are consuming (消费) too much,” says Lance Morgan, a scientist at the Marine Conservation Biology Institute.
A dish of tuna in restaurants costs more than just one animal's life. When fish like tuna disappear from the ecosystem (生态系统), the ocean’s food chain (链) breaks down. Animals such as sharks, which normally eat tuna, may die because they find no food.
The news may be scary, but taking action from now on can prevent harm that hasn’t happened yet. World organizations are ordering countries to stop fishing too much. The Monterey Bay Aquarium gives seafood choices to anyone hoping to keep healthy without destroying the environment.
“If you care about wildlife, first spend time and think about your own values and beliefs,” says Morgan. “Then decide what you’re going to eat.”
36．How does the writer start the text
A．By giving a fact. B．By asking a question.
C．By telling a story. D．By using a saying.
37．What does the underlined word “demand” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Wish. B．Support. C．Need. D．Price.
38．From Paragraph 3, we know that ________.
A．if sharks die out, tuna will die out soon B．tuna will be more popular in restaurants
C．tuna plays an important role in the ecosystem D．tuna disappeared because they found no food
39．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To tell people to stop polluting our oceans.
B．To tell people to protect wildlife in oceans.
C．To tell people to avoid eating too much seafood.
D．To tell people to live a balanced and healthy life.
40．What does the last paragraph of the article explain ________.
A．We need to care about wildlife
B．We need to eat wild animals
C．We need to reflect on our own values and beliefs
D．We don’t want to protect wild animals
（2024·广东深圳·中考真题）
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.”
41．To the Wonder is the name of·________.
A．a foreign drama B．a famous film C．a TV series D．a beautiful poem
42．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.
43．The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to ________.
A．serious B．common C．special D．strange
44．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.
45．What is the purpose of the text
A．Everyone communicates sincerely B．Life requires believing in miracles
C．A love for truth, goodness, and beauty D．Sincerely respect you
（2024·广西·中考真题）
Have you ever imagined what bees can do with their tiny brains Now scientists are looking into a bee’s brain.
Clint Perry, a scientist, has spent much time studying how bees think. He says studying bees is not very different from studying other animals. “The main difficulty is to design (设计) an experiment (实验) bee and get what we want,” he says. “With humans, we can ask them a question and get an answer. But we can’t use the same way to get an answer from bees. They are just trying to get sugar. Bees like sugar.”
The fact that bees like sugar is helpful for scientists to design experiments. For example, in one experiment, Perry gave bees a task: to find delicious sugar on a landing place above a black bar (棒). Perry made the task easier or harder by moving the landing place farther from or closer to the black bar. He found that bees would avoid the task when it was difficult. And when the task was easy, bees would try it.
As for humans, we might choose not to take a test when we weren’t ready for it. And we might choose to take the test when we were well prepared. In the same way, bees seemed to make decisions like humans.
Perry points out that we are not sure whether bees actually make a thoughtful choice from experiments. Now scientists still do not know how bees manage to do so much with their tiny brains. But learning more about how bees’ brains work could help us learn more about how our own brains deal with information.
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46．What did Perry study in his experiments
A．How bees sleep. B．How bees think. C．How bees dream.
47．What can we know from Paragraph 2
A．Bees can talk. B．Bees are lazy. C．Bees like sugar.
48．What would bees do when the task was easy according to Paragraph 3
A．They would try it. B．They would avoid it. C．They would praise it.
49．What’s the importance of looking into bees’ brains
A．It helps us learn how human brains work.
B．It tells us how to make thoughtful choices.
C．It lets us know how to deal with information.
50．Where is the article probably taken from
A．A travel magazine. B．A sports magazine. C．A science magazine.
（2024·内蒙古包头·中考真题）
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Set in over 600 acres, the Zoo is home to over 2,500 animals. Get the most out of your day by visiting our amazing animal talks, feeds and shows.
PASSAGE THROUGH ASIA
Drive your car or jump aboard our fantastic steam train and find your way through the Passage Through Asia. Keep an eye out for Asian elephants, camels and deer going about their daily business.
The biggest animal at the Zoo is the Asian elephant. Once fully grown they can reach heights of between three and four meters. “What does it take to look after an elephant Join us for a day in the life of an elephant,” Jim Mickie, a zookeeper said.
FEEDING TIME
Whether it’s delicious home-cooked food or a sandwich, coffee and a cake, we have several tasty choices for you at the Zoo. Plus, all our food uses local ingredients.
BIRDS OF THE WORLD
Take flight with our feathered (有羽毛的) friends and be ready to duck and dive as hawks, owls over your head in this amazing Birds of the World.
NEW GIRAFFE PLATFORM
See more than ever before of our family of giraffes. The nine-foot-high platform will let you see across the whole giraffe paddock (围场) as well as provide a view indoors on cold days.
LOOKOUT LODGE (小屋)
Stay in the lodge. Spend the night at a sleepover (聚会) like no other, where you see what happens in the Zoo after dark. That would be the most enjoyable and unforgettable thing you can experience here!
51．Where can visitors experience a day in the life of an elephant
A．PASSAGE THROUGH ASIA B．BIRDS OF THE WORLD
C．NEW GIRAFFE PLATFORM D．LOOKOUT LODGE
52．Why does the author mention “FEEDING TIME”
A．To suggest watching a show. B．To suggest staying at the Zoo.
C．To suggest traveling through an area. D．To suggest eating the food at the Zoo.
53．What is the special thing visitors can do at the Zoo
A．Seeing the deer and camels. B．Watching the amazing shows.
C．Spending the night in the lodge. D．Driving or taking the steam train.
（2024·山东东营·中考真题）
We’ve all seen pictures of camels carrying heavy loads (负载物) across the sandy desert. They walk without stopping for food or water for several days.
Have you ever wondered how they do it For your answer, take a look at the bag round hump which is on a camel’s back.
Camels are the only animals with humps. And it’s the hump that gives camels the amazing ability to go for long periods of time without food or water. The hump is like a spare cupboard (备用食物柜) where the camel stores (储存) food and water for days when there is nothing to eat or drink.
When life is good, and there is plenty to eat and drink, a camel’s hump can grow to as big as 40 kilograms. The food is changed into fat (脂防) and stored in the camel’s bump.
When there is nothing to eat or drink, camels begin to use the stored fat in their humps. That’s why they can continue to live for weeks without food and up to 10 days without water.
Camels are like sponges. They can take in more than 130 litres of water in one short drink. In only a few minutes, all of this water goes directly to the camel’s blood cells (组胞).
Camels save water too. They never know when they’ll find the next watering hole. As they breathe out, their noses close quickly. The water in the breath stays in their bodies.
After a long trek across the desert carrying 100 kilograms or more, a camel can lose up to 150 kilograms of weight. The camel’s hump will become very small. As soon as this camel gets to an oasis (绿洲), it will take in hundreds of litres of water. In a day, it will get back most of its weight.
Nature really has given camels the perfect system for living the hard desert life.
54．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The shape of the hump. B．The habit of the camel.
C．The function (功能) of the hump. D．The ability of the camel
55．Which is TRUE about the hump
A．The hump stores different kinds of food.
B．The hump always stays the same size.
C．The hump can store more than 130 litres water.
D．The weight of the hump depends on eating conditions.
56．What does the underlined word “sponges” mean
A．海绵 B．弹簧 C．水桶 D．吸管
57．Why docs the writer use some numbers in this passage
A．To explain the facts more clearly.
B．To express the ideas more politely.
C．To make the article more educational.
D．To make the language more beautiful.
58．What does the writer mainly want to tell us
A．Camels have some amazing abilities.
B．Camels are good helpers for desert people.
C．Camels have a great quality of never wasting water.
D．Camels have a perfect system for living in the desert.
（2024·江苏无锡·中考真题）
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.
59．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.
60．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.
61．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.
62．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
（2024·广东·中考真题）
People know animals do have feelings, but they are not sure if these feelings are correctly understood. In recent years, scientists have done research about the feelings of cows, frogs and pandas. ▲ It says that humans can tell whether a chicken is happy or sad by listening to its calls.
The researchers put a bowl behind a door. Inside the bowl, sometimes, there was something chickens love to eat, such as rice or insects. Sometimes, there was nothing. When the chickens saw food behind the door, they seemed happy and produced fast and loud sounds, known as food calls. When there wasn’t food, the chickens made low and long noises to express disappointment. The researchers recorded all these sounds and studied their waves.
Then the researchers chose 16 recordings of such chicken noises. Half were from the chickens seeing the food and half were from the chickens finding no food. The recordings were played to 194 volunteers. Sixty-nine percent of the volunteers correctly understood whether the chickens were feeling happy or not, and some of them even had no experience of taking care of chickens.
The result shows that humans have the natural ability to understand the feelings of chickens. Hopefully, this finding can bring about new technology to help with chicken-raising, a big industry in many countries. Some scientists are already working on a smart computer program that can identify chickens’ feelings. This is good news for farmers who want to make the birds happier and healthier.
63．Which of the following can be put in “________” in Paragraph 1
A．Humans may not like animals. B．Scientists know nothing about it.
C．Nobody knows why this happens. D．A new study adds chickens to the list.
64．Which is most probably the sound wave of a happy call by a chicken
A． B．
C． D．
65．How did the volunteers help with the research
A．By listening to the chicken calls. B．By taking care of the chickens.
C．By finding food for the chickens. D．By making the chickens happy.
66．What does the underlined word “identify” mean in Paragraph 4
A．Control. B．Hide. C．Recognize. D．Hurt.
67．What is the best title for the passage
A．Chickens’ Food Calls B．Happy Chickens, Sad Chickens
C．Farmers’ Best Choice D．Smart Farmers, Healthy Farmers
（2024·吉林长春·中考真题）
①Is the summer vacation long enough to turn life for the better Every person has his own talents and interests. Find something you care about, and you will see the difference.
②Organize a clean-up program. People often throw litter in the place where there is already litter. This leaves the community in a mess. The environment will become better if someone volunteers to help. You could pick up the rubbish with your friends once a week in your neighborhood. You could also help take care of the plants every few days. Surely, a clean and tidy neighborhood will be worth the work.
③Show your love to the old. Our city has some old people’s homes. Without children around them, the old people there might feel lonely once in a while. Maybe they need your help. In fact, you can do a lot for them. For example, you can talk with them or play games with them. Listening to them carefully is also a good idea. Some old people can’t see clearly and they would like you to read to them. No matter what small things you do, you can make them feel loved.
④Set up a reading project with your friends. Share your favorite books with them. Besides, you may read aloud to each other and talk about what you read. Either a book or an article can spark a lively discussion and your further thinking. The process often challenges more people to take action. The project is also a good way to welcome newcomers. At the same time, you may find new friends with similar hobbies.
⑤A two-month summer vacation isn’t that long, but it’s enough to make a difference.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
68．How often could you pick up the rubbish according to the passage
A．Once a week. B．Every few weeks. C．Once a month. D．Every few months.
69．Why do you need to read to some old people at the old people’s homes
A．Because you can think further. B．Because you are good at reading.
C．Because they can’t see clearly. D．Because they are away from their homes.
70．What does the underlined word “spark” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Finish. B．Start. C．Increase. D．Separate.
71．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage
(①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2,…)
A． B． C． D．
72．What is the passage mainly about
A．The people with different interests. B．The greatest time to make a difference.
C．The reasons for a different summer vacation. D．The ways of making a summer vacation different.
（2024·湖南长沙·中考真题）
The Four Seasons, written by the Italian musician Antonio Vivaldi, was first played about 300 years ago. Since then, it has enjoyed worldwide popularity.
The great musical work includes four parts: “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn” and ‘‘Winter”. Each part brings to mind the season it is meant to describe. “Summer”, for example, begins slowly. Listeners can easily picture a hot, lazy summer day when nobody wants to move. When you listen to “Autumn”, a harvest (收获) celebration will readily come to mind.
But now, Hache Costa, a music director in Spain, has decided to give the old work a fresh feel. He says the climate (气候) today is very different from what it was in the 1700s. The Four Seasons would be “a lot dirtier” if it were written now.
Costa has “updated” the musical work to make it match the realities of the modern world. The ‘“updated” musical work has been played in Madrid, Spain. The performance takes place in front of a screen. As the musicians play, a video shows the effects (影响) of climate change, such as forest fires and unusually dry weather.
After enjoying it, people find the new “Summer” now sounds noisier and more powerful. Because of global warming (全球变暖), the other three seasons have become shorter. Costa says he expects people to feel “really sad” after listening to the new Four Seasons.
“I really want more people to become truly aware of (意识到) what is happening to our planet,” says Costa. “And I believe Vivaldi would not be angry with my changes.”
73．What do we know about The Four Seasons
A．It is still unpopular now.
B．It was written by Hache Costa.
C．It was first played about 300 years ago.
74．What will come to mind when we listen to the old “Autumn” according to the passage
A．Forest fires and dry weather. B．A harvest celebration. C．A hot lazy day.
75．Which is close to the underlined word “updated” in meaning in Paragraph 4
A．提上日程 B．追根溯源 C．赋予新意
76．Why did Hache Costa give the old work a fresh feel
A．To call on more people to love music.
B．To raise public awareness of climate change.
C．To present the story of Antonio Vivaldi’s colorful life.
（2024·青海·中考真题）
Yushu, Qinghai is one of the habitats for black-necked cranes (黑颈鹤). Cranes have very long necks and their necks are black. That’s why they are called black-necked cranes. Cranes travel very far every year. Cranes spend about 5 months in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Starting in March, black-necked cranes will fly back to Qinghai. There are lakes and marshes (沼泽), perfect for them to live in. Year after year, black-necked cranes may fly to other places, but they always come back to the plateau areas.
Their life is harsh, because they have no enough food and the weather changes very often. Black-necked cranes have a very small population. They are under first-class state protection in China. Local people treat the birds with love. In local tradition, they are a symbol of good luck, so they are very popular.
It is not hard to get along with the wild animals. Just give them a little more space. They can have a bigger chance to thrive (兴旺). People in Qinghai are working very hard to make sure the black-necked cranes live better.
77．How long do the cranes spend in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
A．About 3 months. B．About 4 months.
C．About 5 months. D．About 6 months.
78．________ are the perfect places for black-necked cranes to live in.
A．Lakes and marshes B．Rivers
C．Mountains D．Trees
79．Why do local people love the birds
A．Because they can fly in the sky. B．Because they are black.
C．Because they look beautiful. D．Because they are a symbol of good luck.
80．In paragraph 3, what does the underlined word “harsh” mean
A．Hard. B．Easy. C．Interesting. D．Relaxing.
81．According to the passage, what will happen to black-necked cranes in the future
A．Black-necked cranes will not come back.
B．There will be more black-necked cranes in the future.
C．The city will be a home for black-necked cranes.
D．People will hurt black-necked cranes.
（2024·青海·中考真题）
Everyone has bad feelings, such as anger, worry, or sadness. But do you know how to deal with your bad emotions (情绪)
●Breathing (呼吸): Imagine that you smell a flower, and then blow up a balloon. Keep doing it and you can calm down.
●Moving: Do some exercise, such as jumping and running. Sweating helps you relax.
●Talking: Talk to others when you feel worried.
●Hugging: Hug your parents, friends, or your pets. They can make you feel safe.
●Drawing: Paint your feelings with color pens.
Remember that you are the master of your emotions, so you should be responsible (负责任的) for your bad emotions. You know where the problem is, and next time you can do better. You will feel hopeful this way. Have a try!
82．How many ways are there to deal with bad emotions
A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.
83．If you are worried, what can you do
A．Talk to others. B．Smell a flower.
C．Blow up a balloon. D．Do some exercise.
84．If you want to feel safe, what might be a good way
A．Breathing. B．Hugging. C．Moving. D．Drawing.
85．Who should be responsible for your bad emotions
A．Your parents. B．Your friends. C．Your pets. D．Yourself.
86．What is the purpose of this passage
A．To tell us how to deal with bad emotions. B．To tell us how to keep pets.
C．To tell us how to calm down. D．To tell us how to paint your feelings.
（2024·江苏常州·中考真题）
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.
87．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.
88．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.
89．Which part of a magazine is the text most probably from
A．Food. B．Culture. C．Entertainment. D．History.
（2024·江苏常州·中考真题）
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.”
90．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.
91．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.
92．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.
93．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.
（2024·辽宁·中考真题）
We’re plants. Give us your care and we will bring joy to you. Please take us home, will you
PLANTS
Get to know us Flowers We bring bright colors! Houseplants We are green and light up rooms! Succulents (多肉植物) We don’t need much care! Vegetables How about home-grown food Give us a home We can live in a pot. It can be put near a window, by a sofa or under a tree. Placing us on a wall will bring you much fun. We love it, too. Care for us Spring We may need fertilizers (化肥). Summer We hate harmful insects. Autumn We need less water. Winter Give us a larger home if necessary.
94．According to the text, ________ don’t need much care.
A．flowers B．houseplants C．succulents D．vegetables
95．It’s fun to put a pot of plants ________.
A．on a wall B．by a sofa C．near a window D．under a tree
96．Plants need to be protected from harmful insects, especially in ________.
A．spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter
97．Which part of a magazine is the text most probably taken from
A．Art. B．Life. C．Sports. D．History.
（2024·山东菏泽·中考真题）
A Chinese song contest (比赛) for overseas Chinese was held in London on Sunday. It was organized by the London Chinatown Chinese Association.
Twenty competitors were divided into three age groups: adults (18-40), juniors (12-17) and children (5-11). The contest awarded one gold, one silver and one bronze prize for each group. The winners will attend the final contest in Beijing this summer.
In a welcome speech, Jiang Lei, consul general of the Chinese Embassy (中国大使馆总领事) in the UK, said the contest is a great platform to show the talents of overseas Chinese and promote (弘扬) traditional Chinese culture. “2024 marks the Year of the Dragon. It’s especially meaningful for overseas Chinese to get together and sing Chinese songs. I believe that these young competitors will move from today’s small stage to larger ones in the future,” she said.
Jacky Zhao, a 15-year-old boy, got a silver prize. “It was my first stage performance here, which I think can help me get used to the life in the UK,” he said. Li Siyu, in a traditional Chinese horse-face skirt, performed the song Qingming Shanghe Tu. By mixing classical Chinese dance and Peking opera into her performance, Li successfully showed the beauty of the traditional Chinese culture to the world.
The contest has been held for 14 years since 2011. More than 45,000 competitors from around the world attended it. It has become one of the most popular cultural events for overseas Chinese.
98．Which age group did Jacky Zhao come from
A．Adults. B．Juniors. C．Children.
99．What is the main purpose of the contest
A．To raise money for children.
B．To sing Qingming Shanghe Tu.
C．To promote traditional Chinese culture.
100．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the passage (P1=Paragraph 1…)
A． B． C．
101．What could be the best title for the passage
A．A Chinese Song Contest in London
B．A Traditional Chinese Horse-face Skirt
C．A Final Chinese Song Contest in Beijing
（2024·甘肃兰州·中考真题）
Smart homes are becoming more and more popular these days. What is a smart home A smart home is a living space with advanced technology. It allows you to control different devices (装置) in your home by just tapping on your smartphone—whether you’re at home or on your way to work.
Smart homes include smart devices and systems, such as locks, fridges, bulbs, washing machines...You may wonder how they work. Smart speakers are used to play music or answer questions with voices. Smart lighting system can be controlled remotely according to your schedule. Smart fridges might suggest recipes and even order foods you need. All these devices work together as one to make your home smarter and your life easier.
What are the advantages of a smart home Firstly, it is convenient. You can control your home with smartphones or voices. Secondly, it’s helpful to avoid the unnecessary waste, so it possibly benefits the environment. Thirdly, if anything unusual happens around your home, the systems may begin to work to protect you and your home immediately.
However, it may not be for everybody. Smart devices are typically more expensive than the traditional ones. What’s more, smart home systems rely on connectivity and data (数据) collection, so privacy concerns may arise.
Each coin has two sides, so do smart homes. It’s up to you to design your own living environment.
102．What is a smart home according to the passage
A．A living space with bulbs. B．A living space with fridges.
C．A living space with washing machines. D．A living space with advanced technology.
103．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph I refer to
A．A smart home. B．A smart speaker. C．A smart system. D．A smart lock.
104．Why are smart homes becoming more and more popular these days
A．Because they fit all the people.
B．Because they may collect data easily.
C．Because they are cheaper than the traditional ones.
D．Because they can make your life safe, convenient and environmentally friendly.
105．What is the structure of the passage
A． B． C． D．
106．In which section of a website can you probably read the passage
A．Sports. B．Technology. C．Nature. D．Art.
（2024·甘肃兰州·中考真题）
The dog days, also called Sanfutian in Chinese, refer to the hottest and most humid days of the year. This hottest period can be different from year to year. It starts in July and lasts for about 30 to 40 days. It has three stages: Chufu. Zhongfu and Mofu. Zhongfu is usually the hottest of the three.
Because of the high temperatures, people may feel uncomfortable and have a poor appetite (胃口). Some even get sick from eating too many cold foods.
To stay healthy, it is important to choose the proper foods during the dog days. Foods which are easy to digest (消化) and full of protein (蛋白质), are good choices, such as various vegetables, chicken, eggs and peanuts. It’s better not to eat uncooked, cold or spicy foods. Besides choosing the proper foods, the taste of a dish is also important. Sour taste can improve the appetite and bitter taste makes people feel refreshed.
As a saying goes, “Eating a chicken at the beginning of the dog days will keep you healthy for a whole year.” Therefore, as soon as the dog days arrive, it will be better for you to choose proper foods to keep healthy.
107．Which of the following statements can describe the dog days properly
A．The warmest days of the year. B．The coolest days of the year.
C．The hottest days of the year. D．The coldest days of the year.
108．What can people choose to eat during the dog days in the passage
A．Cold foods. B．Spicy foods. C．Uncooked foods. D．Foods full of protein.
109．How many days are there in Zhongfu this year according to the picture
A．10. B．20. C．30. D．40.
110．What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined sentence in paragraph 4
A．“起伏吃只鸡，一年好身体。” B．“中伏食仙草，酷暑绕道走。”
C．“头伏吃三宝，健康少不了。” D．“末伏吃三宝，不劳郎中跑。”
111．What is the passage mainly about
A．The saying about the dog days. B．The feeling of the dog days.
C．The knowledge about the dog days. D．The weather during the dog days.
（2024·新疆·中考真题）
Laughter is a universal (全世界的) language for humans. It can help people to get on well with others. As children, we laugh when our parents make faces. Then we start to make others laugh like this. That’s how we learn to play jokes. But is playing jokes only humans’ ability Scientists have found that some animals also have the ability.
Sometimes we see dogs play jokes on each other. They come near slowly and then quickly run away. They may just want to have fun. It is also said that they could deal with their stress this way.
Scientists say they have watched young apes (猿) play jokes. The young apes quietly follow adult apes and touch them secretly to surprise them. Then they playfully (调皮地) wait and watch what the adults would do. This action is similar to what human children do.
Next time, when you find your pets doing something strange around you, maybe they are playing jokes with you.
112．As a universal language, laughter can help to________ in the passage.
A．surprise others
B．follow adults quietly
C．come near slowly
D．get on well with others
113．How many kinds of animals are mentioned in the passage
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
114．What do the young apes do after they touch the adults secretly
A．They playfully wait and watch.
B．They run away quickly.
C．They laugh loudly.
D．They make faces.
115．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．We laugh when our parents make faces.
B．Some animals can play jokes.
C．Dogs play jokes to deal with their stress.
D．Young apes like playing jokes with adults.
（2024·湖南·中考真题）
Would you be able to sleep with one eye open Bottlenose dolphins (宽吻海豚) can. When they sleep, only half of their brain goes to sleep. They sleep with one eye open to stay safe. Half of their brain sleeps for about two hours before the other half of their brain gets a chance to sleep. Sometimes, the dolphins will keep swimming while they are sleeping.
Dolphins are not fish—they are mammals (哺乳动物). These mammals have lungs (肺). And they don’t have gills (腮) like fish. They are also warm-blooded and have to go to the surface of the water to get air into their lungs. Dolphins don’t lay eggs. Their young are born alive, and they drink milk from their mothers. Dolphins are one of the smartest animals in the world. There are many stories about how they save people out of water. They are able to solve many problems like humans. They can even use tools to catch fish. But their cleverness doesn’t end there.
Dolphins can also pass on anything they learn to other dolphins, like interesting fishing skills. They communicate with each other in many ways. They use different sounds to talk to each other. Dolphins know the “voices” of other dolphins and even know exactly who is making which sound. Another thing that shows their cleverness is that they can also know themselves in a mirror (镜子) and check different parts of their body in it.
116．Why do bottlenose dolphins sleep with one eye open
A．To stay safe.
B．To sleep for two hours.
C．To swim faster.
117．What can we learn about dolphins from paragraph 2
A．They use gills to get air.
B．They are warm-blooded.
C．They lay eggs like fish.
118．How do dolphins talk to each other
A．By learning fishing skills.
B．By using different sounds.
C．By checking their bodies.
119．Which part of a magazine may the passage be taken from
A．Art. B．Health. C．Nature.
（2024·黑龙江牡丹江·中考真题）
There are a lot of cool places with amazing historical stories in China. You will read about some of the most amazing sites (遗址). They have got attention around the world.
The Grand Canal (大运河) The Grand Canal is a man-made waterway with a history of more than 2,500 years. It’s the longest man-made waterway in the world. It has three parts. Even today, the canal still plays an important role in transport (交通). In 2022, the Chinese government refilled its longest part ——the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It helps improve the environment along it.
The Sanxingdui Ruins (三星堆遗迹) In 2023, the new building of the Sanxingdui Museum opened to the public. It’s a place where you can see amazing artifacts (文物) and learn stories about ancient people. The Sanxingdui Ruins are in Sichuan Province. Archaeologists (考古学家) have found over 11,700 unusual artifacts. They tell us the stories of the Shu Kingdom (蜀国). These artifacts also show that the Sanxingdui site had a close connection (联系) with central China.
Longmen Grottoes (龙门石窟) They’re in Luoyang, Henan Province. People started to build them in the late 5th century. They include the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist (佛教) art between the late Northern Wei Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty. One of the biggest groups of statues (雕像) has nine huge Buddhist statues. They look very special with round faces and calm expressions. They show us what art was like during the Tang Dynasty.
120．How many sites are mentioned in this passage
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
121．If you want to see the Sanxingdui Ruins, you can go to _________ Province.
A．Henan B．Sichuan C．Zhejiang
122．Which site shows us the art of the Tang Dynasty
A．The Grand Canal. B．The Sanxingdui Ruins. C．The Longmen Grottoes.
123．What is the function (作用) of the Grand Canal
A．Playing an important role in transport.
B．Having a close connection with central China.
C．Showing us the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art.
124．Which part of a magazine might this passage come from
A．History. B．Sports. C．Music.
（2024·宁夏·中考真题）
The Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese festival. It is believed to have a history of about 2, 500 years. Over the centuries, Chinese people have developed colorful traditions, including flying kites, eating cold food and going on spring outings. The most important tradition of the festival is sweeping tombs (扫墓) .
The Qingming Festival usually falls on April 4 or 5. It falls on April 4 this year. On April 3, a middle school in Guyuan, Ningxia held a special activity for students —a 54-kilometer hike to Renshanhe Martyr Cemetery (任山河烈士陵园) . At 4: 30 in the morning, more than 2, 000 teachers and students set off from the starting point. They hiked for 27 kilometers until they reached Renshanhe Martyr Cemetery. When they arrived there, they swept tombs and offered flowers to pay respects to the revolutionary martyrs (革命烈士) . Then they returned 27 kilometers to where they started at 7: 30 p. m.
Starting in 1995, the 54-kilometer hike is a traditional ideological and political class (思政课) of the school. “We hope students can not only learn about the revolutionary martyrs from books, but also experience and touch history on the spot (实地) ,” the school’s headmaster said.
“Although it has been a difficult trip, I would like to say that what I did is very meaningful.” said Zhao Mingyu, a student from Grade 8. “I deeply realized that we can’t live a happy life today without the revolutionary martyrs. ”
125．Which of the following is the most important tradition of the Qingming Festival
A．Flying kites. B．Eating cold food.
C．Sweeping tombs. D．Going on spring outings.
126．How does the writer describe the special activity in Paragraph 2
A．By listing numbers. B．By telling reasons.
C．By asking questions. D．By comparing differences.
127．Why did the school start the 54-kilometer hike
A．To help students live a happy life.
B．To help students develop colorful traditions.
C．To help students experience and touch history on the spot.
D．To help students learn about the revolutionary martyrs from books.
128．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The Qingming Festival falls on April 5 this year.
B．The 54-kilometer hike started in 2000.
C．It took the students 3 hours to finish the 54-kilometer hike.
D．Zhao Mingyu thought the hike was difficult but meaningful.
（2024·宁夏·中考真题）
①AI is shaking up the world now. It has been widely used in many different fields.
②AI in Communication
Chatbots (聊天机器人) , a kind of Al-driven tool, have become a necessary part of modern communication. They can understand and reply to users at once. Whether it’s on websites or mobile apps, chatbots can offer support in real time. Besides, AI users can control smart home tools through voice orders. AI is reshaping (重塑) the way we communicate in our daily lives.
③AI in Transportation
AI makes a big difference to traffic. For example, some ride-sharing platforms (拼车平台) depend heavily on AI. They use AI to match passengers with drivers and provide better transportation services. And self-driving cars are a main example of AI’s use in transportation, too. With the help of AI, they can reduce accidents and help those unable to drive.
④AI in Education
AI provides a smart way to education. It changes the way teachers teach and students learn. AI in classrooms can make teaching and learning more interesting, which helps students focus more on their studies. AI can also offer students support outside classrooms. For example, it can help with homework, answer questions, and provide explanations. By analyzing (分析) students’ advantages, weaknesses and learning needs, AI can make suitable study plans for them. This can help students achieve their learning goals easier.
⑤All in all, AI is shaping and will continue to shape our everyday experiences.
129．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A．Researches on AI in transportation. B．Suggestions on AI in transportation.
C．Problems of AI in transportation. D．Advantages of AI in transportation.
130．What does the underlined word “suitable” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．New. B．Proper. C．Simp专题13 阅读理解 考点3 说明文（第02期）
（2024·山东济宁·中考真题）
1．What should you do if you find a baby bird hurt
A．Just leave it there. B．Call the animal center.
C．Put it back to its nest. D．Feed it with healthy food.
2．Why should you do nothing about an unhurt baby bird with feathers
A．Because you might hurt it. B．Because it is learning to fly.
C．Because it is afraid of people D．Because its mother will find it soon.
3．Which of the following is TRUE about mother birds
A．They don’t care about their babies.
B．They push their babies out of their nest.
C．They don’t mind the smell of people on their babies.
D．They will give up their babies if there’s smell of people on them.
4．Where do you most probably find this passage
A．In a newspaper. B．In an engineer’s diary.
C．In a tourist guide book. D．In a student’s notebook.
【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A
【导语】本文主要介绍了在发现受伤或未受伤的小鸟时应该采取的正确措施，以及一些关于母鸟行为的常识。
1．细节理解题。根据“If the bird is HURT: Call the animal center (0-123-4567) ”可知，如果发现鸟受伤了，应该打电话给动物中心。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据“If it has FEATHERS: Just leave it there! (It’s learning how to fly!)”可知，对于一只没有受伤且有羽毛的小鸟，什么都不做的原因是它正在学习飞行，因为这个阶段的小鸟需要练习飞行技能，而不是人为干预。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“People believe birds will give up their babies if they have the smell of people on them；WRONG! Birds don’t care”可知，母鸟不在乎鸟宝宝身上有人类的气味，母鸟不会因为小鸟身上有人的气味而放弃它们。故选C。
4．推理判断题。本文介绍了关于如何处理发现小鸟的建议，最有可能出现在报纸上。故选A。
（2024·山东济宁·中考真题）
Sometimes when the rain falls hard and fast on you, it might hurt a little. But what happens when it hits a mosquito (蚊子)
In 2012, David Hu, a scientist at Georgia Tech, became interested in this problem and decided to do a research. He used a high-speed camera so that he could watch the mosquitoes in very slow motion and find out what they’re doing when they’re out in the rain.
What he found is that when a raindrop falls on a mosquito, it’s like when a bus hits a person. Besides, the little insect (昆虫) is hit by a raindrop about once every 20 seconds. So why don’t we see many dead mosquitoes after it rains
A mosquito is as big as a raindrop, but it is much lighter —0.002g only. This saves its life in raindrop hits. Because the mosquito is so light, when it is hit by a raindrop, it won’t experience a force that is strong enough to kill it.
The study also found that when a mosquito is hit by a raindrop, the insect is pushed by the raindrop and falls together with it. But the mosquito doesn’t get wet easily because it is covered with hairs which keep off water. After dropping about 6 cm, it will roll off the raindrop and fly away.
However, this trick isn’t always successful. If the mosquito flies too low when it is hit by the raindrop, it won’t have time to fly off. Then it will hit the ground and meet its death.
5．What does the underlined word “motion” mean
A．Time. B．Movie. C．Step. D．Movement.
6．What protect mosquitoes in the rain
A．Their mouths and their noses. B．Their eyes and their ears.
C．Their legs and their wings. D．Their body weight and their hairs.
7．When is it dangerous for a mosquito in the rain
A．When it flies too close to the ground.
B．When the rain falls too hard and too fast.
C．When it is hit by raindrops too many times.
D．When it drops for more than 6 cm in the rain.
8．Which of the following is a proper title for the passage
A．How Raindrops Hurt Mosquitoes B．When Mosquitoes Are in Danger
C．Why Mosquitoes Aren’t Hurt in Rain D．When Mosquitoes Meet Their Death
【答案】5．D 6．D 7．A 8．C
【导语】本文讲述了科学家David Hu对雨滴撞击蚊子的研究。
5．词义猜测题。根据“He used a high-speed camera so that he could watch the mosquitoes”可知，高速相机可以以非常慢的动作观察蚊子，所以motion表示“动作”。故选D。
6．细节理解题。根据“A mosquito is as big as a raindrop, but it is much lighter —0.002g only. This saves its life in raindrop hits. ”和“But the mosquito doesn’t get wet easily because it is covered with hairs which keep off water. After dropping about 6 cm, it will roll off the raindrop and fly away.”可知，蚊子的体重和毛发能在雨中保护蚊子。故选D。
7．细节理解题。根据“If the mosquito flies too low when it is hit by the raindrop, it won’t have time to fly off. Then it will hit the ground and meet its death”可知，如果蚊子飞得太低，被雨滴击中后没有时间飞走，就会撞到地面而死亡。故选A。
8．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要讨论了为什么蚊子在雨中不会受伤。故选C。
（2024·湖南·中考真题）
Headphones are helpful. Many kids use them. But headphones can be harmful, too. They can cause hearing loss if the volume (音量) is too loud. Studies show that one out of every ten kids in the United States has some hearing loss. The cause is loud noise.
Do you know how we hear There are cells (细胞) inside the ears that help us hear. We can’t see them with our eyes. “We call them hair cells,” Jackie Clark said. “They look like hairs standing up.” Clark is a scientist at the University of Texas. She studies noises and ears. Sound cannot be seen, but it can make the hair cells move back and forward. Think of the wind in the leaves.
Loud noises can damage (损伤) these cells. And once the cells are damaged, they don’t grow back. Sometimes there’s tinnitus. “It’s like someone is playing a note on the flute (长笛) for a long time,” Clark says. It shows we’re losing hearing. Tinnitus is not only harmful to our ears, also it can make us feel uneasy. That’s why it’s necessary to protect our ears.
How can we protect our ears We’d better keep the volume low when we use our headphones. We should be able to hear sounds around us. And other people shouldn’t hear noise from our headphones. “If I can hear what you’re listening to when you’re wearing your headphones,” Clark says, “it’s too loud.” To protect our ears, keep our headphones at about half volume.
9．What can we know about hair cells
A．They help us hear.
B．They look like hairs lying down.
C．They can be seen clearly with our eyes.
10．What does the underlined word “tinnitus” mean in Paragraph 3
A．A musical voice.
B．A kind of instrument.
C．Ringing in ears.
11．What’s the main purpose of the last paragraph
A．To give advice.
B．To show problems.
C．To explain reasons.
12．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．Before listening to music, choose a good headphone.
B．When using a headphone, keep the volume low.
C．After using a headphone, check your ears.
【答案】9．A 10．C 11．A 12．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了耳机很有用，但是它也会导致听力丧失，所以文章建议我们要合理使用耳机。
9．细节理解题。根据“There are cells (细胞) inside the ears that help us hear. We can’t see them with our eyes. ‘We call them hair cells,’ Jackie Clark said.”可知，毛细胞帮助我们听到声音。故选A。
10．词义猜测题。根据“‘It’s like someone is playing a note on the flute (长笛) for a long time,’ Clark says.”可知，这就像有人在笛子上很长时间吹一个音符，即耳朵有时有耳鸣现象。故推测划线单词应该是“耳鸣”的意思。故选C。
11．推理判断题。根据“How can we protect our ears We’d better keep the value volume low when we use our headphones.”可知，此段主要给出了使用耳机的建议。故选A。
12．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据“How can we protect our ears We’d better keep the value volume low when we use our headphones.”可知，本文主要讲了为了保护我们的耳朵，使用耳机时最好把音量调小。故选B。
（2024·江苏宿迁·中考真题）
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.
13．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.
14．What does the underlined word “delicate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Boring. B．Attractive. C．Awful. D．Large.
15．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.
16．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】13．A 14．B 15．A 16．D
【导语】本文主要讲述了茶文化的发展。
13．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。
14．词句猜测题。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。
15．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。
16．最佳标题题。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。
（2024·北京·中考真题）
Sam Hill is really bad at finding his way from place to place. The world is full of people like Hill—and their opposites, who always seem to know exactly where they are and how to get where they want to go. It has proved hard to explain why. However, with the development of technology, there’s new excitement happening in the research world.
An experiment was carried out in 2022 to find out what might influence way finding ability. Researchers developed an online game in which players travel by boat to find where a lot of checkpoints lie. The game asked players to provide basic background information , and nearly four million people worldwide did so. Through the game, the researchers were able to judge navigational (辨识方向的) ability by looking at how far each person traveled to reach all the cheek points. Then they compared players’ performance with their background information.
The researchers found that Northern Europeans seemed to be better navigations, perhaps because they love orienteering (定向越野), a sport which involves cross- country running and navigation. And those from cities with more disorganized street networks (网状系统) did better than those from cities with orderly ones. Perhaps people of planned cities don’t need to build complex (复杂的) maps in their minds.
Research results like these suggest that people’s life experience decides how well they find their way. In fact, experience may even explain a popular belief that men are more likely to perform better than women. It turns out that this difference is more a question of culture and experience than of in born ability. Northern Europeans, for example, show almost no gender (性别) difference in navigation. However, men do much better than women in places where women face cultural limits on exploring their environment on their own.
That finding is also supported by studies on the Tsimane, a community living in a forest in South America. Researchers put GPS units on 305 Tsimane people to check their daily movements over a three-day period, and found no difference between men and women in navigational ability. Even children performed very well—a result, researchers think, of growing up in an environment that encourages children to explore the forest.
17．Why was an experiment carried out in 2022
A．To develop an online way finding game.
B．To improve the players’ way finding ability.
C．To pick out people who are weak in way finding.
D．To find out why people are different in way finding ability.
18．According to the passage, who is probably the best at finding their way
A．A woman who often explores nature.
B．A girl who studies South American culture.
C．A man who runs on a sports ground every morning.
D．A boy who lives in a city with an orderly street network.
19．What can we learn from the passage
A．Good navigators are mostly made, not born.
B．Navigation skills differ between the genders.
C．Navigation skills are passed down, never lost.
D．Good navigators bring developments in technology.
【答案】17．D 18．A 19．A
【导语】本文主要探讨了人们在辨识方向能力上的差异及其原因。研究表明，生活经验决定了人们的辨识方向能力，文化和经验比天生能力更重要。
17．细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“An experiment was carried out in 2022 to find out what might influence way finding ability.”可知，2022年进行实验的目的是找出人们认路能力不同的原因。故选D。
18．推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“Research results like these suggest that people’s life experience decides how well they find their way.”可知，人们的生活经历决定了他们在认路方面的表现，结合最后一段最后一句“Even children performed very well—a result, researchers think, of growing up in an environment that encourages children to explore the forest.”可知，A选项“一个经常探索自然的女性”最为符合。故选A。
19．推理判断题。根据第四段“In fact, experience may even explain a popular belief that men are more likely to perform better than women. It turns out that this difference is more a question of culture and experience than of in born ability. ”可知，事实上，经验甚至可以解释一种普遍的观点——男性比女性更有可能表现得更好。事实证明，这种差异与其说是天生的能力问题，不如说是文化和经验的问题。由此推知，好的领航员大多是培养出来的，而不是天生的。故选A。
（2024·江苏盐城·中考真题）
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!
20．How does the writer start this article
A．By telling stories. B．By asking questions.
C．By comparing facts. D．By giving examples.
21．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.
22．In which part of a magazine can we read the article
A．Health. B．Society. C．Science. D．History.
【答案】20．B 21．A 22．C
【导语】本文主要讨论的是利用太阳能和植物的原理来制造清洁能源。清洁能源对地球无害。它永远不会用完。我们只需要学习如何获取和储存更多的能量。
20．细节理解题。根据“How can we stop climate change How can we stop air pollution How can we live on a green planet ”可知，文章开头通过提出一系列问题引出主题，故选B。
21．细节理解题。根据“With energy from the Sun, the new machine will break water into its parts.”可知，新的机器将利用太阳能将水分解成其组成部分，故选A。
22．推理判断题。文章主要讨论的是利用太阳能和植物的原理来制造清洁能源，这属于科学范畴，故选C。
（2024·内蒙古包头·中考真题）
Classical Chinese gardens are purposely designed so that no matter where you stand, you can never see the whole thing at once. The mystery and the discovery have helped the classical gardens of China, especially those in Suzhou, remain popular attractions after all these years.
Put simply, the aim of a classical Chinese garden is to deepen one’s admiration of nature. Besides just relaxing in nature, the classical Chinese gardens have another purpose—to inspire artistic expression like poetry, literature or painting. Nearly all Chinese gardens feature the things in the list below.
Water
Water is a necessary thing that no Chinese garden can go without. The water in a garden typically symbolizes a lake or even the ocean. Water can even symbolize communication, movement and dreams.
Rocks
Large rocks typically symbolize mountains. Many of the rocks in the Suzhou gardens come from Lake Tai, having been shaped by the flow of water over thousands of years. Smaller rocks are often on show in the fancy halls at a garden’s entrance. This shows the appreciation the garden owners had of these rocks.
Plants
You can’t have a garden without plants. Different plants and flowers are used for either symbolic or aesthetic (美学的) purpose—or both. Bamboo, for example, represents strength. Flowers, meanwhile, add color to a garden, with each carrying a symbolic meaning of its own.
Gates & Windows
Gates of different shapes divide different parts of a garden. The most common type of gate, the moon gate, is simply a circle. Windows are placed throughout the garden to allow the passage of light. You can also catch a glimpse of interesting trees or rocks on the other side from the window.
Pavilions (亭)
In Chinese gardens, pavilions are usually placed in some of the best viewing places. Sometimes a pavilion is placed where one can see the reflection (倒影) of the moon at night, or in the best place to listen to the sound of rain on the leaves above. In the past, pavilions were also used as places for garden owners to reflect, paint and write poems.
23．What does the underlined word “those” in paragraph 1 refer to
A．Plants. B．Paintings. C．Classical gardens. D．Mystery and discovery.
24．What’s the purpose of this text
A．To list some plants and flowers. B．To introduce classical Chinese gardens.
C．To explain the history of classical gardens. D．To compare different classical gardens in China.
25．Which of the following best explains “glimpse” underlined in paragraph 6
A．Look. B．Visit. C．Guess. D．Feeling.
26．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Nature Speaks for Itself B．Chinese Gardens and Western Gardens
C．Getting Lost in Classical Chinese Gardens D．Finding Ways to Modern Arts and Buildings
【答案】23．C 24．B 25．A 26．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国古典园林的特点和构成元素，包括水、石、植物、门窗和亭子等。
23．推理判断题。根据“Classical Chinese gardens are purposely designed…The mystery and the discovery have helped the classical gardens of China, especially those in Suzhou, remain popular attractions after all these years.”可知，无论人们站在哪里，都无法一下子看到整个园林，这使得中国的古典园林，尤其是苏州的古典园林，多年来一直是受欢迎的景点。故划线部分those指代上文中提到的“classical gardens”。故选C。
24．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中国古典园林的特点和构成元素。故选B。
25．词句猜测题。根据“You can also catch a glimpse of interesting trees or rocks on the other side from the window.”可知，人们可以从窗口瞥见另一边有趣的树木或岩石。划线部分glimpse意为“瞥见”，与Look意思相近。故选A。
26．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了中国古典园林的特点和构成元素，以及人们在其中的体验，故“迷失在中国古典园林中”适合作为文章标题。故选C。
（2024·内蒙古赤峰·中考真题）
Here’s what you need to know about everything that’s new in the 2024 Paris Olympics—from new sports to new events and more.
Breaking
Breaking will be included in the Olympics for the first time in Paris in 2024. You may know the sport by its more common name, breakdancing. Athletes don’t know the music ahead of time—they must move to the beat.
Skateboarding
Skateboarding first came to the 2020 Olympics and returns for the 2024 Paris Games. There will be two clear events—a park competition and a street competition.
Sport climbing
It’s the second time for sport climbing to come to the Olympic Games. In the Paris Games, the number of athletes will climb from 40 to 68. Whether you know it as indoor rock climbing or not, the best athletes in the sport climbing world will compete in this unique event in 2024!
Surfing
Surfing in the 2024 Olympics will take place on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. The island is over 9,000 miles from Paris, and it is known for its challenging waves.
27．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph
A．To lead in the novel. B．To introduce the topic. C．To talk about athletes.
28．Which of the following will first appear in the Olympics this year
A．Breaking. B．Skateboarding. C．Sport climbing.
29．How many athletes will take part in sport climbing in the Paris Games
A．28. B．40. C．68.
30．Why is surfing held on the island of Tahiti
A．Because it has a big gym.
B．Because it has great waves.
C．Because it is far from Paris.
【答案】27．B 28．A 29．C 30．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了2024年巴黎奥运会的一些新的项目和活动。
27．推理判断题。根据“Here’s what you need to know about everything that’s new in the 2024 Paris Olympics—from new sports to new events and more.”可知，文章第一段介绍了2024年巴黎奥运会会出现一些新项目和运动，第一段的目的是为了引入文章主题。故选B。
28．细节理解题。根据“Breaking will be included in the Olympics for the first time in Paris in 2024.”可知，街舞将在2024年巴黎奥运会上首次出现。故选A。
29．细节理解题。根据“In the Paris Games, the number of athletes will climb from 40 to 68.”可知，巴黎奥运会攀岩项目的运动员人数是68人。故选C。
30．细节理解题。根据“The island is over 9,000 miles from Paris, and it is known for its challenging waves.”可知，Tahiti以其具有挑战性的海浪而闻名，更适合举办冲浪比赛。故选B。
（2024·四川雅安·中考真题）
On November 13, 2023, people across Kenya (肯尼亚) took part in their first national tree-planting holiday. The holiday was created to encourage people to plant trees.
Kenya is famous for its beautiful forests and wildlife. But large areas of Kenya’s forests have been cut down, either for the wood or for farming. So there is less and less land covered by forests in Kenya. The government has a goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to cover 30% of its land with trees.
In early November, the government announced (宣布) National Tree Growing Day would fall on November 13. To prepare for the day, the government got 150 million young trees ready for planting. The government also created a special app to help organize the tree planting. The app helps people collect young trees, find places to plant, and record their efforts. It also helps the government find out how many trees have been planted in different areas around the country.
On that day, people all over Kenya turned out (出现) in large numbers to take part in the holiday. In the capital, hundreds of people joined in, even though it was raining. Government leaders led planting efforts in different parts of the country. Workers, students, families and other groups showed up to take part.
31．Why did Kenya create the tree-planting holiday
A．To help people relax.
B．To tell people to develop farming.
C．To encourage people to plant trees.
D．To make people enjoy its beautiful forests.
32．Why is there less and less land covered by forests in Kenya
A．Because there are fewer farmers.
B．Because wildlife needs the land.
C．Because the rainwater takes away the land.
D．Because people cut down the forests for a living.
33．How many trees does the Kenyan government want to plant by 2032
A．15 billion. B．13 million. C．30 billion. D．150 million.
34．What do we know about the special app in Paragraph 3
A．It is created to record the weather.
B．It is helpful for people to collect young trees.
C．It shows the number of trees in only one area.
D．It tells people the importance of planting trees.
35．What was Kenyan people’s opinion about the national tree-planting holiday
A．They refused to join in it. B．They thought it was too boring.
C．They made no effort to celebrate it. D．They provided strong support for it.
【答案】31．C 32．D 33．A 34．B 35．D
【导语】本文介绍了肯尼亚政府为了鼓励人们种树，设立了全国植树节，并通过一款特殊的应用程序来帮助组织植树活动。
31．细节理解题。根据第一段“On November 13, 2023, people across Kenya (肯尼亚) took part in their first national tree-planting holiday. The holiday was created to encourage people to plant trees.”可知，肯尼亚设立植树节是为了鼓励人们种树。故选C。
32．细节理解题。根据第二段“But large areas of Kenya’s forests have been cut down, either for the wood or for farming. So there is less and less land covered by forests in Kenya.”可知，肯尼亚的大片森林已经被人们为了木材或是农业而砍伐，故肯尼亚的森林面积越来越少是因为人们为了生活需要砍伐森林。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据第二段“The government has a goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to cover 30% of its land with trees.”可知，肯尼亚政府希望到2032年种植150亿棵树。故选A。
34．细节理解题。根据第三段“The app helps people collect young trees”可知，这款特殊的应用程序可以帮助人们收集幼树。故选B。
35．推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，在植树节当天，肯尼亚各地的人们都参加了这个节日。在首都，尽管下着雨，仍有数百人参加了游行。政府领导人在全国不同地区领导了种植工作。工人、学生、家庭和其他团体纷纷参加。故可知肯尼亚人民对全国植树节给予了强烈的支持。故选D。
（2024·广东深圳·中考真题）
After a 10-year project to count tuna and other large fish in the world's oceans, scientists have made a very surprising discovery: these fish are almost gone. Because of too much fishing, almost 90 percent of the worldwide population of large fish—the ones we usually eat—has disappeared. If we don’t act, these animals will totally disappear. That will influence every animal in the ocean.
The demand for fish is growing. Almost a billion people around the world get their protein (蛋白质) mostly from fish. Doctors praise seafood for being low in fat. But what seems like a healthy choice for humans is causing a disaster to our oceans. “People are consuming (消费) too much,” says Lance Morgan, a scientist at the Marine Conservation Biology Institute.
A dish of tuna in restaurants costs more than just one animal's life. When fish like tuna disappear from the ecosystem (生态系统), the ocean’s food chain (链) breaks down. Animals such as sharks, which normally eat tuna, may die because they find no food.
The news may be scary, but taking action from now on can prevent harm that hasn’t happened yet. World organizations are ordering countries to stop fishing too much. The Monterey Bay Aquarium gives seafood choices to anyone hoping to keep healthy without destroying the environment.
“If you care about wildlife, first spend time and think about your own values and beliefs,” says Morgan. “Then decide what you’re going to eat.”
36．How does the writer start the text
A．By giving a fact. B．By asking a question.
C．By telling a story. D．By using a saying.
37．What does the underlined word “demand” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Wish. B．Support. C．Need. D．Price.
38．From Paragraph 3, we know that ________.
A．if sharks die out, tuna will die out soon B．tuna will be more popular in restaurants
C．tuna plays an important role in the ecosystem D．tuna disappeared because they found no food
39．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To tell people to stop polluting our oceans.
B．To tell people to protect wildlife in oceans.
C．To tell people to avoid eating too much seafood.
D．To tell people to live a balanced and healthy life.
40．What does the last paragraph of the article explain ________.
A．We need to care about wildlife
B．We need to eat wild animals
C．We need to reflect on our own values and beliefs
D．We don’t want to protect wild animals
【答案】36．A 37．C 38．C 39．B 40．C
【导语】本文作者通过科学家10年对金枪鱼的研究数据，向读者说明由于人们对鱼类需求的增加，造成了海洋生态系统的破坏，呼吁人们保护海洋中的野生动物。
36．推理判断题。根据“After a 10-year project to count tuna and other large fish in the world’s oceans, scientists have made a very surprising discovery...”可知，作者根据科学家研究发现事实引入本文内容。故选A。
37．词句猜测题。根据划线单词所在句子后面内容“Almost a billion people around the world get their protein (蛋白质) mostly from fish. Doctors praise seafood for being low in fat.”可知，很多人从鱼肉中获取蛋白质，医生也称赞海洋食物低脂肪，推测出因此造成了对鱼类需求的增加。因此，demand意为“需求”，与need同义。故选C。
38．推理判断题。根据“When fish like tuna disappear from the ecosystem (生态系统), the ocean’s food chain (链) breaks down.”可知，金枪鱼在生态系统中起着重要作用。故选C。
39．推理判断题。根据“If we don’t act, these animals will totally disappear.”和“If you care about wildlife, first spend time and think about your own values and beliefs”可知，作者通过本文想要呼吁人们保护海洋中的野生动物。故选B。
40．细节理解题。根据“ ‘If you care about wildlife, first spend time and think about your own values and beliefs,’ says Morgan. ‘Then decide what you’re going to eat.’ ”可知，作者在最后一段表明了我们需要反思我们自己的价值观和信仰，故选C。
（2024·广东深圳·中考真题）
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.”
41．To the Wonder is the name of·________.
A．a foreign drama B．a famous film C．a TV series D．a beautiful poem
42．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.
43．The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to ________.
A．serious B．common C．special D．strange
44．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.
45．What is the purpose of the text
A．Everyone communicates sincerely B．Life requires believing in miracles
C．A love for truth, goodness, and beauty D．Sincerely respect you
【答案】41．C 42．B 43．C 44．D 45．C
【导语】本文介绍了中国的一部电视剧《我的阿勒泰》在国内外的热播情况，以及观众和导演对该剧的评价。
41．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，《我的阿勒泰》是一部电视剧。故选C。
42．细节理解题。根据“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.”可知，李文秀回到阿勒泰是为了寻找新的方向。故选B。
43．词句猜测题。根据下文“very different from the usual Chinese series”可知，这部剧与一般的中国剧集非常不同，所以“unique”应该是“特别的”意思。故选C。
44．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，导演认为该剧成功的关键在于其能够在人性层面与观众建立联系。故选D。
45．主旨大意题。根据“In fact, this is a very important part of human nature—the love for truth, goodness and beauty.”及全文可知，《我的阿勒泰》这部剧中的每个人都真诚地交流，这是人性中非常重要的一部分——对真、善、美的爱。故本文的目的是为了表达“对真、善、美的热爱”。故选C。
（2024·广西·中考真题）
Have you ever imagined what bees can do with their tiny brains Now scientists are looking into a bee’s brain.
Clint Perry, a scientist, has spent much time studying how bees think. He says studying bees is not very different from studying other animals. “The main difficulty is to design (设计) an experiment (实验) bee and get what we want,” he says. “With humans, we can ask them a question and get an answer. But we can’t use the same way to get an answer from bees. They are just trying to get sugar. Bees like sugar.”
The fact that bees like sugar is helpful for scientists to design experiments. For example, in one experiment, Perry gave bees a task: to find delicious sugar on a landing place above a black bar (棒). Perry made the task easier or harder by moving the landing place farther from or closer to the black bar. He found that bees would avoid the task when it was difficult. And when the task was easy, bees would try it.
As for humans, we might choose not to take a test when we weren’t ready for it. And we might choose to take the test when we were well prepared. In the same way, bees seemed to make decisions like humans.
Perry points out that we are not sure whether bees actually make a thoughtful choice from experiments. Now scientists still do not know how bees manage to do so much with their tiny brains. But learning more about how bees’ brains work could help us learn more about how our own brains deal with information.
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
46．What did Perry study in his experiments
A．How bees sleep. B．How bees think. C．How bees dream.
47．What can we know from Paragraph 2
A．Bees can talk. B．Bees are lazy. C．Bees like sugar.
48．What would bees do when the task was easy according to Paragraph 3
A．They would try it. B．They would avoid it. C．They would praise it.
49．What’s the importance of looking into bees’ brains
A．It helps us learn how human brains work.
B．It tells us how to make thoughtful choices.
C．It lets us know how to deal with information.
50．Where is the article probably taken from
A．A travel magazine. B．A sports magazine. C．A science magazine.
【答案】46．B 47．C 48．A 49．A 50．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍关于蜜蜂的一些信息。
46．细节理解题。根据“Clint Perry, a scientist, has spent much time studying how bees think.”可知，科学家克林特·佩里花了很多时间研究蜜蜂是如何思考的。故选B。
47．细节理解题。根据“Bees like sugar.”可知，蜜蜂喜欢糖。故选C。
48．细节理解题。根据“And when the task was easy, bees would try it.”可知，当任务很容易时，蜜蜂就会尝试。故选A。
49．细节理解题。根据“But learning more about how bees’ brains work could help us learn more about how our own brains deal with information.”可知，但更多地了解蜜蜂的大脑是如何工作的，可以帮助我们更多地了解人类大脑是如何处理信息的。故选A。
50．推理判断题。本文主要介绍关于蜜蜂的一些信息，所以可能在科学杂志上看到这篇文章，故选C。
（2024·内蒙古包头·中考真题）
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Set in over 600 acres, the Zoo is home to over 2,500 animals. Get the most out of your day by visiting our amazing animal talks, feeds and shows.
PASSAGE THROUGH ASIA
Drive your car or jump aboard our fantastic steam train and find your way through the Passage Through Asia. Keep an eye out for Asian elephants, camels and deer going about their daily business.
The biggest animal at the Zoo is the Asian elephant. Once fully grown they can reach heights of between three and four meters. “What does it take to look after an elephant Join us for a day in the life of an elephant,” Jim Mickie, a zookeeper said.
FEEDING TIME
Whether it’s delicious home-cooked food or a sandwich, coffee and a cake, we have several tasty choices for you at the Zoo. Plus, all our food uses local ingredients.
BIRDS OF THE WORLD
Take flight with our feathered (有羽毛的) friends and be ready to duck and dive as hawks, owls over your head in this amazing Birds of the World.
NEW GIRAFFE PLATFORM
See more than ever before of our family of giraffes. The nine-foot-high platform will let you see across the whole giraffe paddock (围场) as well as provide a view indoors on cold days.
LOOKOUT LODGE (小屋)
Stay in the lodge. Spend the night at a sleepover (聚会) like no other, where you see what happens in the Zoo after dark. That would be the most enjoyable and unforgettable thing you can experience here!
51．Where can visitors experience a day in the life of an elephant
A．PASSAGE THROUGH ASIA B．BIRDS OF THE WORLD
C．NEW GIRAFFE PLATFORM D．LOOKOUT LODGE
52．Why does the author mention “FEEDING TIME”
A．To suggest watching a show. B．To suggest staying at the Zoo.
C．To suggest traveling through an area. D．To suggest eating the food at the Zoo.
53．What is the special thing visitors can do at the Zoo
A．Seeing the deer and camels. B．Watching the amazing shows.
C．Spending the night in the lodge. D．Driving or taking the steam train.
【答案】51．A 52．D 53．C
【导语】本文介绍了ZSL Whipsnade Zoo的各种活动和设施。
51．细节理解题。根据PASSAGE THROUGH ASIA中“‘What does it take to look after an elephant Join us for a day in the life of an elephant,’ Jim Mickie, a zookeeper said.”可知，游客可以在PASSAGE THROUGH ASIA体验大象的一天生活，故选A。
52．推理判断题。根据FEEDING TIME中“Whether it’s delicious home-cooked food or a sandwich, coffee and a cake, we have several tasty choices for you at the Zoo. Plus, all our food uses local ingredients.”可知，动物园提供家常菜、三明治、咖啡和蛋糕。另外，动物园的食物都使用当地的食材。故可知作者提到“FEEDING TIME”是为了建议游客在动物园用餐，故选D。
53．细节理解题。根据LOOKOUT LODGE中“Stay in the lodge. Spend the night at a sleepover like no other, where you see what happens in the Zoo after dark.”可知，游客可以在动物园过夜，这是在动物园可以做的特别的事情，故选C。
（2024·山东东营·中考真题）
We’ve all seen pictures of camels carrying heavy loads (负载物) across the sandy desert. They walk without stopping for food or water for several days.
Have you ever wondered how they do it For your answer, take a look at the bag round hump which is on a camel’s back.
Camels are the only animals with humps. And it’s the hump that gives camels the amazing ability to go for long periods of time without food or water. The hump is like a spare cupboard (备用食物柜) where the camel stores (储存) food and water for days when there is nothing to eat or drink.
When life is good, and there is plenty to eat and drink, a camel’s hump can grow to as big as 40 kilograms. The food is changed into fat (脂防) and stored in the camel’s bump.
When there is nothing to eat or drink, camels begin to use the stored fat in their humps. That’s why they can continue to live for weeks without food and up to 10 days without water.
Camels are like sponges. They can take in more than 130 litres of water in one short drink. In only a few minutes, all of this water goes directly to the camel’s blood cells (组胞).
Camels save water too. They never know when they’ll find the next watering hole. As they breathe out, their noses close quickly. The water in the breath stays in their bodies.
After a long trek across the desert carrying 100 kilograms or more, a camel can lose up to 150 kilograms of weight. The camel’s hump will become very small. As soon as this camel gets to an oasis (绿洲), it will take in hundreds of litres of water. In a day, it will get back most of its weight.
Nature really has given camels the perfect system for living the hard desert life.
54．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The shape of the hump. B．The habit of the camel.
C．The function (功能) of the hump. D．The ability of the camel
55．Which is TRUE about the hump
A．The hump stores different kinds of food.
B．The hump always stays the same size.
C．The hump can store more than 130 litres water.
D．The weight of the hump depends on eating conditions.
56．What does the underlined word “sponges” mean
A．海绵 B．弹簧 C．水桶 D．吸管
57．Why docs the writer use some numbers in this passage
A．To explain the facts more clearly.
B．To express the ideas more politely.
C．To make the article more educational.
D．To make the language more beautiful.
58．What does the writer mainly want to tell us
A．Camels have some amazing abilities.
B．Camels are good helpers for desert people.
C．Camels have a great quality of never wasting water.
D．Camels have a perfect system for living in the desert.
【答案】54．C 55．D 56．A 57．A 58．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了骆驼的驼峰的作用以及为什么骆驼可以在沙漠中生活。
54．主旨大意题。根据“Camels are the only animals with humps. And it’s the hump that gives camels the amazing ability to go for long periods of time without food or water...”可知本段主要介绍了驼峰的功能。故选C。
55．推理判断题。根据“When life is good, and there is plenty to eat and drink, a camel’s hump can grow to as big as 40 kilograms”可知当生活很好，有充足的食物和饮料时，骆驼的驼峰可以长到40公斤大，可见驼峰的重量取决于饮食条件。故选D。
56．词义猜测题。根据“Camels are like sponges. They can take in more than 130 litres of water in one short drink”可知是像海绵一样，可以吸水，故此处划线部分意为“海绵”。故选A。
57．推理判断题。根据“a camel’s hump can grow to as big as 40 kilograms”“they can continue to live for weeks without food and up to 10 days without water.”“They can take in more than 130 litres of water in one short drink”以及“After a long trek across the desert carrying 100 kilograms or more, a camel can lose up to 150 kilograms of weight.”可知这些数字更好地描述了骆驼的情况，即为了更准确地解释事实。故选A。
58．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了骆驼的驼峰的作用以及为什么骆驼可以在沙漠中生活，即骆驼在沙漠中有一套完美的生活系统。故选D。
（2024·江苏无锡·中考真题）
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.
59．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.
60．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.
61．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.
62．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】59．D 60．A 61．C 62．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，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。
59．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。
60．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。
61．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。
62．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。
（2024·广东·中考真题）
People know animals do have feelings, but they are not sure if these feelings are correctly understood. In recent years, scientists have done research about the feelings of cows, frogs and pandas. ▲ It says that humans can tell whether a chicken is happy or sad by listening to its calls.
The researchers put a bowl behind a door. Inside the bowl, sometimes, there was something chickens love to eat, such as rice or insects. Sometimes, there was nothing. When the chickens saw food behind the door, they seemed happy and produced fast and loud sounds, known as food calls. When there wasn’t food, the chickens made low and long noises to express disappointment. The researchers recorded all these sounds and studied their waves.
Then the researchers chose 16 recordings of such chicken noises. Half were from the chickens seeing the food and half were from the chickens finding no food. The recordings were played to 194 volunteers. Sixty-nine percent of the volunteers correctly understood whether the chickens were feeling happy or not, and some of them even had no experience of taking care of chickens.
The result shows that humans have the natural ability to understand the feelings of chickens. Hopefully, this finding can bring about new technology to help with chicken-raising, a big industry in many countries. Some scientists are already working on a smart computer program that can identify chickens’ feelings. This is good news for farmers who want to make the birds happier and healthier.
63．Which of the following can be put in “________” in Paragraph 1
A．Humans may not like animals. B．Scientists know nothing about it.
C．Nobody knows why this happens. D．A new study adds chickens to the list.
64．Which is most probably the sound wave of a happy call by a chicken
A． B．
C． D．
65．How did the volunteers help with the research
A．By listening to the chicken calls. B．By taking care of the chickens.
C．By finding food for the chickens. D．By making the chickens happy.
66．What does the underlined word “identify” mean in Paragraph 4
A．Control. B．Hide. C．Recognize. D．Hurt.
67．What is the best title for the passage
A．Chickens’ Food Calls B．Happy Chickens, Sad Chickens
C．Farmers’ Best Choice D．Smart Farmers, Healthy Farmers
【答案】63．D 64．D 65．A 66．C 67．B
【导语】本文进行一个研究，研究结果表明人类可以通过听鸡的叫声来判断它是高兴还是悲伤。
63．推理判断题。根据“In recent years, scientists have done research about the feelings of cows, frogs and pandas. ... It says that humans can tell whether a chicken is happy or sad by listening to its calls.”可知，空前提到牛、青蛙和熊猫，空后提到鸡，选项D “一项新的研究将鸡加入了这个名单” 符合语境，故选D。
64．推理判断题。根据“When the chickens saw food behind the door, they seemed happy and produced fast and loud sounds”可知，当鸡看到门后有食物时，它们似乎很高兴，并发出快速而响亮的声音。选项D符合 “快速而响亮的声音” 这一描述，故选D。
65．细节理解题。根据“The recordings were played to 194 volunteers.”可知，这些录音播放给194名志愿者听，所以志愿者们是通过听鸡叫来帮助这项研究，故选A。
66．词句猜测题。根据“Some scientists are already working on a smart computer program that can identify chickens’ feelings.”可知，一些科学家已经在研究一种可以……鸡的情感的智能计算机程序。联系前文可知，是为了识别鸡的情感，故选C。
67．最佳标题题。本文介绍研究结果表明人类可以通过听鸡的叫声来判断它是高兴还是悲伤，选项B “快乐的鸡，悲伤的鸡” 符合主题，故选B。
（2024·吉林长春·中考真题）
①Is the summer vacation long enough to turn life for the better Every person has his own talents and interests. Find something you care about, and you will see the difference.
②Organize a clean-up program. People often throw litter in the place where there is already litter. This leaves the community in a mess. The environment will become better if someone volunteers to help. You could pick up the rubbish with your friends once a week in your neighborhood. You could also help take care of the plants every few days. Surely, a clean and tidy neighborhood will be worth the work.
③Show your love to the old. Our city has some old people’s homes. Without children around them, the old people there might feel lonely once in a while. Maybe they need your help. In fact, you can do a lot for them. For example, you can talk with them or play games with them. Listening to them carefully is also a good idea. Some old people can’t see clearly and they would like you to read to them. No matter what small things you do, you can make them feel loved.
④Set up a reading project with your friends. Share your favorite books with them. Besides, you may read aloud to each other and talk about what you read. Either a book or an article can spark a lively discussion and your further thinking. The process often challenges more people to take action. The project is also a good way to welcome newcomers. At the same time, you may find new friends with similar hobbies.
⑤A two-month summer vacation isn’t that long, but it’s enough to make a difference.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
68．How often could you pick up the rubbish according to the passage
A．Once a week. B．Every few weeks. C．Once a month. D．Every few months.
69．Why do you need to read to some old people at the old people’s homes
A．Because you can think further. B．Because you are good at reading.
C．Because they can’t see clearly. D．Because they are away from their homes.
70．What does the underlined word “spark” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Finish. B．Start. C．Increase. D．Separate.
71．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage
(①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2,…)
A． B． C． D．
72．What is the passage mainly about
A．The people with different interests. B．The greatest time to make a difference.
C．The reasons for a different summer vacation. D．The ways of making a summer vacation different.
【答案】68．A 69．C 70．B 71．D 72．B
【导语】本文就暑假可以做什么来产生影响给出一些建议。
68．细节理解题。根据“You could pick up the rubbish with your friends once a week in your neighborhood.”可知，你可以每周一次和你的朋友一起在你的社区捡垃圾。故选A。
69．细节理解题。根据“Some old people can’t see clearly and they would like you to read to them.”可知，有些老人看不清楚，他们希望你读给他们听。故选C。
70．词句猜测题。根据“Either a book or an article can spark a lively discussion and your further thinking.”可知，应该是引发讨论，此处spark的意思与“Start”语意相近，故选B。
71．篇章结构题。分析文章内容可知，第一段引出主题，第二、三、三四段给出具体的建议，第五段进行总结。故选D。
72．主旨大意题。根据“Is the summer vacation long enough to turn life for the better Every person has his own talents and interests. Find something you care about, and you will see the difference.”和文章内容可知，本文告诉我们暑假是一段足够长的时间可以产生影响，故选B。
（2024·湖南长沙·中考真题）
The Four Seasons, written by the Italian musician Antonio Vivaldi, was first played about 300 years ago. Since then, it has enjoyed worldwide popularity.
The great musical work includes four parts: “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn” and ‘‘Winter”. Each part brings to mind the season it is meant to describe. “Summer”, for example, begins slowly. Listeners can easily picture a hot, lazy summer day when nobody wants to move. When you listen to “Autumn”, a harvest (收获) celebration will readily come to mind.
But now, Hache Costa, a music director in Spain, has decided to give the old work a fresh feel. He says the climate (气候) today is very different from what it was in the 1700s. The Four Seasons would be “a lot dirtier” if it were written now.
Costa has “updated” the musical work to make it match the realities of the modern world. The ‘“updated” musical work has been played in Madrid, Spain. The performance takes place in front of a screen. As the musicians play, a video shows the effects (影响) of climate change, such as forest fires and unusually dry weather.
After enjoying it, people find the new “Summer” now sounds noisier and more powerful. Because of global warming (全球变暖), the other three seasons have become shorter. Costa says he expects people to feel “really sad” after listening to the new Four Seasons.
“I really want more people to become truly aware of (意识到) what is happening to our planet,” says Costa. “And I believe Vivaldi would not be angry with my changes.”
73．What do we know about The Four Seasons
A．It is still unpopular now.
B．It was written by Hache Costa.
C．It was first played about 300 years ago.
74．What will come to mind when we listen to the old “Autumn” according to the passage
A．Forest fires and dry weather. B．A harvest celebration. C．A hot lazy day.
75．Which is close to the underlined word “updated” in meaning in Paragraph 4
A．提上日程 B．追根溯源 C．赋予新意
76．Why did Hache Costa give the old work a fresh feel
A．To call on more people to love music.
B．To raise public awareness of climate change.
C．To present the story of Antonio Vivaldi’s colorful life.
【答案】73．C 74．B 75．C 76．B
【导语】本文主要介绍意大利音乐家创作了《四季》，现在西班牙音乐总监哈奇·科斯塔决定给这部老作品赋予一种新鲜感，他希望更多的人真正意识到气候变化的影响。
73．细节理解题。根据“The Four Seasons, written by the Italian musician Antonio Vivaldi, was first played about 300 years ago.”可知，意大利音乐家安东尼奥·维瓦尔第创作的《四季》首次演奏是在大约300年前。故选C。
74．细节理解题。根据“When you listen to ‘Autumn’, a harvest (收获) celebration will readily come to mind.”可知，当你听到“秋天”时，你会很容易想到丰收的庆祝。故选B。
75．词句猜测题。根据“Costa has ‘updated’ the musical work to make it match the realities of the modern world.”可知，使其符合现代世界的现实，所以是给这部音乐作品“赋予新意”，故选C。
76．推理判断题。根据“Because of global warming (全球变暖), the other three seasons have become shorter. Costa says he expects people to feel ‘really sad’ after listening to the new Four Seasons.”和“I really want more people to become truly aware of (意识到) what is happening to our planet.”可知，由于全球变暖，其他三个季节变短了。科斯塔说，他预计人们在听了新的《四季》之后会感到“非常难过”。作者希望更多的人真正意识到我们的星球正在发生什么。由此可知，Hache Costa给老作品带来新鲜感是为了提高公众对气候变化的认识。故选B。
（2024·青海·中考真题）
Yushu, Qinghai is one of the habitats for black-necked cranes (黑颈鹤). Cranes have very long necks and their necks are black. That’s why they are called black-necked cranes. Cranes travel very far every year. Cranes spend about 5 months in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Starting in March, black-necked cranes will fly back to Qinghai. There are lakes and marshes (沼泽), perfect for them to live in. Year after year, black-necked cranes may fly to other places, but they always come back to the plateau areas.
Their life is harsh, because they have no enough food and the weather changes very often. Black-necked cranes have a very small population. They are under first-class state protection in China. Local people treat the birds with love. In local tradition, they are a symbol of good luck, so they are very popular.
It is not hard to get along with the wild animals. Just give them a little more space. They can have a bigger chance to thrive (兴旺). People in Qinghai are working very hard to make sure the black-necked cranes live better.
77．How long do the cranes spend in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
A．About 3 months. B．About 4 months.
C．About 5 months. D．About 6 months.
78．________ are the perfect places for black-necked cranes to live in.
A．Lakes and marshes B．Rivers
C．Mountains D．Trees
79．Why do local people love the birds
A．Because they can fly in the sky. B．Because they are black.
C．Because they look beautiful. D．Because they are a symbol of good luck.
80．In paragraph 3, what does the underlined word “harsh” mean
A．Hard. B．Easy. C．Interesting. D．Relaxing.
81．According to the passage, what will happen to black-necked cranes in the future
A．Black-necked cranes will not come back.
B．There will be more black-necked cranes in the future.
C．The city will be a home for black-necked cranes.
D．People will hurt black-necked cranes.
【答案】77．C 78．A 79．D 80．A 81．B
【导语】本文主要介绍黑颈鹤的生存现状，告诉我们青海人民正在努力，以确保黑颈鹤生活得更好。
77．细节理解题。根据“Cranes spend about 5 months in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.”可知，鹤在青藏高原的生活时间约为5个月。故选C。
78．细节理解题。根据“There are lakes and marshes (沼泽), perfect for them to live in.”可知，湖泊和沼泽非常适合它们居住。故选A。
79．细节理解题。根据“Local people treat the birds with love. In local tradition, they are a symbol of good luck, so they are very popular.”可知，在当地的传统中，它们是好运的象征，所以它们很受欢迎。故选D。
80．细节理解题。根据“Their life is harsh, because they have no enough food and the weather changes very often.”可知，它们没有足够的食物，而且天气经常变化，所以它们的生活是很艰苦的，故选A。
81．推理判断题。根据“It is not hard to get along with the wild animals. Just give them a little more space. They can have a bigger chance to thrive (兴旺). People in Qinghai are working very hard to make sure the black-necked cranes live better.”可知，与野生动物相处并不难。给它们多一点空间。它们可以有更大的机会变得兴旺。青海人民正在努力工作，以确保黑颈鹤生活得更好。由此可知，在青海人民的努力下，将来会有更多的黑颈鹤。故选B。
（2024·青海·中考真题）
Everyone has bad feelings, such as anger, worry, or sadness. But do you know how to deal with your bad emotions (情绪)
●Breathing (呼吸): Imagine that you smell a flower, and then blow up a balloon. Keep doing it and you can calm down.
●Moving: Do some exercise, such as jumping and running. Sweating helps you relax.
●Talking: Talk to others when you feel worried.
●Hugging: Hug your parents, friends, or your pets. They can make you feel safe.
●Drawing: Paint your feelings with color pens.
Remember that you are the master of your emotions, so you should be responsible (负责任的) for your bad emotions. You know where the problem is, and next time you can do better. You will feel hopeful this way. Have a try!
82．How many ways are there to deal with bad emotions
A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.
83．If you are worried, what can you do
A．Talk to others. B．Smell a flower.
C．Blow up a balloon. D．Do some exercise.
84．If you want to feel safe, what might be a good way
A．Breathing. B．Hugging. C．Moving. D．Drawing.
85．Who should be responsible for your bad emotions
A．Your parents. B．Your friends. C．Your pets. D．Yourself.
86．What is the purpose of this passage
A．To tell us how to deal with bad emotions. B．To tell us how to keep pets.
C．To tell us how to calm down. D．To tell us how to paint your feelings.
【答案】82．C 83．A 84．B 85．D 86．A
【导语】本文主要介绍如何处理你的坏情绪。
82．细节理解题。根据“Breathing (呼吸)”，“Moving”，“Talking”，“Hugging”和“Drawing”可知，提到五种方法，故选C。
83．细节理解题。根据“Talk to others when you feel worried.”可知，当你感到担心的时候，和别人谈谈。故选A。
84．细节理解题。根据“Hug your parents, friends, or your pets. They can make you feel safe.”可知，拥抱你的父母、朋友或宠物。他们能让你有安全感。故选B。
85．细节理解题。根据“Remember that you are the master of your emotions, so you should be responsible (负责任的) for your bad emotions.”可知，你应该对自己的坏情绪负责。故选D。
86．主旨大意题。根据“But do you know how to deal with your bad emotions (情绪) ”可知，本文主要介绍如何处理你的坏情绪，故选A。
（2024·江苏常州·中考真题）
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 th
