备战2025学年中考英语高分题型突破(江苏专用)
06任务型阅读
(一)
Recently, Lei Jun has become even more popular on the Internet. Lei is a man who is full of legends (传奇), not only because of his ability, but also because of his attitude in doing things and being a person.
Lei was born in a common family in December, 1969 in Xiantao, Hubei. His father was a teacher. When Lei was very young, he showed amazing talent in learning. In 1987, when taking the college entrance examination, he got 700 points out of 710 points in the test paper, being the No. 1 in the city, and he made up his mind to study in Wuhan University. During the college days, he also completed the four-year courses in two years, and won the first prize of the scientific and technological achievements of college students in Hubei Province.
In 2010, Xiaomi Company was founded. Lei Jun is the founder of it. He has rich experience in the field of technology and has led Xiaomi to become a well-known global (全球的) brand. Many mi fans think Xiaomi can provide both good user experience and high product quality for them. They can get better enjoyment at a lower price as well.
On November 29th, 2023, Lei donated (捐助) 1.3 billion yuan to his former school—Wuhan University. This is the largest single donation received by Wuhan University since its establishment. Lei Jun said that without his former school, there wouldn’t be his achievement today. 30 years ago, when he was a student, he once received a scholarship (奖学金) of 2, 000 yuan, and he thought that he would return it for ten times or more in the future, and now he has made it. Lei is such a man, intelligent, hard-working and generous.
1．What can mi fans get from Xiaomi according to paragraph 3
2．Why did Lei Jun donate money to Wuhan University according to the passage
3．How do you like Lei Jun
【答案】1．Good user experience, high product quality and better enjoyment at a lower price. 2．Because without his former school, there wouldn’t be his achievement today and he once received a scholarship and wanted to return it. 3．I think Lei Jun is intelligent, hard-working, capable, grateful and generous.
【导语】本文主要讲述了雷军的个人传奇经历，包括他的学习能力、创业成就以及对母校的慷慨捐赠。
1．根据第三段“Many mi fans think Xiaomi can provide both good user experience and high product quality for them. They can get better enjoyment at a lower price as well.”可知，米粉们从小米可以获得良好的用户体验、高品质的产品以及更低价格带来的更好享受。故填Good user experience, high product quality and better enjoyment at a lower price.
2．根据最后一段“Lei Jun said that without his former school, there wouldn’t be his achievement today. 30 years ago, when he was a student, he once received a scholarship (奖学金) of 2, 000 yuan, and he thought that he would return it for ten times or more in the future, and now he has made it.”可知，雷军捐赠给武汉大学是因为他认为没有母校就没有他今天的成就，并且他30年前曾获得过奖学金，现在他实现了当初要回报十倍或更多的承诺。故填Because without his former school, there wouldn’t be his achievement today and he once received a scholarship and wanted to return it.
3．开放性问题，答案不唯一，参考答案为：I think Lei Jun is intelligent, hard-working, capable, grateful and generous.
(二)
In Singapore, primary and middle school students take the outdoor-skills course as part of their studies. They’re usually three or five days long and include rope and rock climbing, going to sea in a small boat, sleeping in a tent each night, taking long walks in the forest, and learning to start a fire. It’s real life. One careless mistake could really hurt someone. So should outdoor skills really be taught at school Why does the Singapore government think this should be part of every student’s education
Ng Chee Meng, Minister (部长) for Education, says that the outdoor course helps students develop skills like critical (批判的) thinking, working together, and communication abilities that are necessary for work and life. He believes that these skills are as important as traditional subjects like math, science and so on. Students need to learn from books, but for some lessons, reading isn’t as useful as doing.
What do the students think “It was so good!” said one teenager after the course. “It makes you a more independent and caring person.” Angelique, another student who went back for a twenty-one-day course. “It helped me to grow stronger,” she says. The boat trip was stressful because of stormy weather. She says there were moments when she felt afraid and hopeless she thought the trip was too hard. But she remembered that “smooth seas never made a skilled sailor” and felt brave enough to continue against the storm. “I am thankful for the amazing experience, and I would do it again,” she says.
4．What is the special course talked about in the passage
5．What skills does Ng Chee Meng believe students learn from the course
6．Give an example of your favorite outdoor activity and share what you learn from it. (No more than 15 words.)
【答案】4．Outdoor-skills course. 5．Critical thinking, working together and communication abilities. 6．Basketball. Teamwork is important in sports.
【导语】本文讲述了新加坡中小学将户外技能课程纳入必修课程的情况。
4．根据“primary and middle school students take the outdoor-skills course as part of their studies”可知，文中提到的特殊课程是户外技能课程。故填Outdoor-skills course.
5．根据“the outdoor course helps students develop skills like critical (批判的) thinking, working together, and communication abilities that are necessary for work and life. ”可知，Ng Chee Meng认为学生能从课程中学到批判性思维、团队合作和沟通能力。故填Critical thinking, working together and communication abilities.
6．开放性试题，言之合理即可。参考答案为：Basketball. Teamwork is important in sports.
(三)
Marcus grew up in a poor neighborhood and faced many difficulties. From an early age, he learned that every hardship was an opportunity to build character. He faced financial hardships, academic setbacks, and moments when hope seemed distant. He had money problems, did poorly in school, and often felt hopeless.
But every time he faced a problem, Marcus found inner strength he didn’t know he had. He devoted countless hours to self-improvement, often studying by the dim light of a borrowed lamp. Every setback (挫折) taught him that failure was not the end but a stepping stone toward a brighter future.
Marcus felt comforted in small victories—a well-passed exam, a kind word from a teacher—and these moments encouraged him. He came to realize that true strength comes not from avoiding pain, but from rising each time we fall.
As he advanced through high school and into college, Marcus started to see his difficulties as the base for his future success. He joined kinds of clubs and volunteer groups, eager to share his journey and learn from others. Through perseverance and hard work, he earned scholarships and awards that proved his unwavering spirit.
Marcus now guides young students in his community, telling them to view every challenge as a chance to grow. His journey reminds us that the way to gain strength is formed when going through difficult situations, and each tough time teaches us how to be resilient (坚韧).
His story teaches that when we dare to face our challenges head-on, we unlock the potential (潜力) to create a future filled with hope and possibility.
7．Where did Marcus grow up
8．What did Marcus think failure was
9．What did Marcus earn through hard work
10．What can we learn from Marcus’s story to do with difficulties in study and life And what kind of influence will this have on our growth
【答案】7．In a poor neighborhood. 8．A stepping stone. 9．Scholarships and awards. 10．In study, we should not be afraid of difficult knowledge or bad grades. See them as chances to improve, like Marcus. Spend more time studying, ask for help, and keep going. In life, when facing problems such as friend conflicts or financial troubles, stay determined. Actively find solutions and never give up easily.
【导语】本文讲述了Marcus在贫困社区成长，面对多重困难，但通过坚持不懈的努力和自我提升，将挑战视为成长的机会，最终实现了个人成长和成功的故事。Marcus的经历告诉我们，面对困难时的坚韧不拔和积极态度是通往希望和可能性的关键。
7．根据“Marcus grew up in a poor neighborhood and faced many difficulties.”可知，他在一个贫穷的社区长大。故填In a poor neighborhood.
8．根据“Every setback (挫折) taught him that failure was not the end but a stepping stone toward a brighter future.”可知，他认为失败是通往更光明未来的垫脚石。故填A stepping stone.
9．根据“Through perseverance and hard work, he earned scholarships and awards that proved his unwavering spirit.”可知，通过努力学习，他获得了奖学金和奖项。故填Scholarships and awards.
10．此题为开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填In study, we should not be afraid of difficult knowledge or bad grades. See them as chances to improve, like Marcus. Spend more time studying, ask for help, and keep going. In life, when facing problems such as friend conflicts or financial troubles, stay determined. Actively find solutions and never give up easily.
(四)
Nobody wants to lose, but we must accept that losing is a part of life. After all, we can’t win all the time. However, we can learn something valuable from every failure (失败). This may help us succeed in the future. So we must know how to be a good loser.
We must not be afraid of losing. When we lose, just take it with a smile and look on the bright side of it. Failure can’t be avoided in our life. Edison failed 10,000 times before he invented the light bulb (灯泡). When he was asked how he felt, he said that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times but had learned 10,000 things which didn’t work. We must know that history is full of examples of men and women who achieved success although they failed many times.
Losing is not very disgraceful. We must accept our failure and learn to take advantage of it. Remember that it can be helpful. Take action to walk out of it. When we lose, think about what we did and how we can improve. If someone else can help, we’ll be lucky enough. Maybe he or she has been through the same experience before. Many people enjoy helping others solve problems. This can save us a lot of time in learning how to avoid the same mistakes in the future.
We should face our failure when we lose. There is only one winner in every competition. Some win, while some lose. That is a usual way of life. If we offer the winners our congratulations (祝贺) and share in their happiness, we won’t feel sorry for our failure.
In a word, being a good loser will help us to succeed in life. It might be painful at the beginning, but there are many advantages. Good losers set examples to us, and most importantly, they finally win.
11．What can we learn from every failure according to the text
12．In the writer’s eyes, why did Edison achieve success
13．What does the underlined word “disgraceful” probably mean
14．What does the writer advise the losers to do in a competition
【答案】11．Something valuable. 12．He saw the bright side of losing./He was not afraid of losing./He learned from his failures. 13．Shameful./Bad./Terrible./Awful. 14．Offer the winners their congratulations and share in their happiness./They should face their failure bravely/properly/correctly.
【导语】本文主要讲述了失败是生活的一部分，我们应如何成为一个好的失败者，包括不害怕失败、接受失败并利用失败、面对失败等，最终成为好的失败者有助于我们在生活中取得成功。
11．根据第一段“However, we can learn something valuable from every failure (失败). This may help us succeed in the future.”可知，我们可以从每一次失败中学到有价值的东西。故填Something valuable.
12．根据第二段“We must not be afraid of losing. When we lose, just take it with a smile and look on the bright side of it.”和“When he was asked how he felt, he said that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times but had learned 10,000 things which didn’t work.”可知，在作者看来，爱迪生之所以成功是因为他不害怕失败，看到了失败的积极面，并从失败中学习。故填He saw the bright side of losing./He was not afraid of losing./He learned from his failures.
13．根据第三段“Losing is not very disgraceful. We must accept our failure and learn to take advantage of it.”可知，失败并不是非常可耻的，我们必须接受我们的失败并学会利用它。因此，disgraceful的意思是“可耻的，糟糕的”。故填Shameful./Bad./Terrible./Awful.
14．根据第四段“We should face our failure when we lose.”和“If we offer the winners our congratulations (祝贺) and share in their happiness, we won’t feel sorry for our failure.”可知，作者建议失败者在比赛中勇敢面对失败，向获胜者表示祝贺并分享他们的快乐。故填Offer the winners their congratulations and share in their happiness./They should face their failure bravely/properly/correctly.
(五)
Red Nose Day is a well-known charity event aimed at improving the lives of children living in poverty (贫穷) . It was first celebrated in 1988 by Comic Relief, a British charity organization. Red Nose Day usually takes place in late March or early April, lasting several weeks. And how much money have they collected since the first Red Nose Day More than 600 million!
Every two years in spring, many English people put on a red nose, make a fool of themselves and do silly things to make themselves and others laugh. They often have a red nose party at their houses. They will sell tickets to their friends. All their friends come and are dressed in red - including red noses. If they don’t wear red, they have to pay a fine. The ticket fee and fines will be donated t6Comic Relief. People can buy a red nose at supermarkets, and part of the money goes to Comic Relief as well. Red Nose Day is a global (全球的) movement now, encouraging people in different countries to take action against child poverty.
Here are many other fun charity events like Red Nose Day. For example, “Paws for a Cause” is Sweden’s charity fun run, where owners and their pet dogs run together to raise money for homeless animals. In US, there is an activity called “Ugly Christmas Sweater Day”. Every December, Americans wear funny, crazy Christmas sweaters. People hold parties to see whose sweater is the ugliest and to collect money to help kids in need. The uglier your sweater is, the more fun you have!
All these events remind the world that small acts can create big changes.
15．When does Red Nose Day usually take place
16．How does the/Comic Relief charity mainly get its money Give two examples.
17．Can you create a funny charity activity Please tell its name, activity and purpose.
【答案】15．In late Match or early April. 16．The ticket fee and fines. 17．Yes, I can. I will create a funny charity called Cat Day. People will fish together to raise money for homeless cats.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了红鼻子日这一慈善活动，包括它的起源、举办时间、活动形式以及所筹资金的用途等，还列举了其他类似的有趣慈善活动，如瑞典的“Paws for a Cause”和美国的“Ugly Christmas Sweater Day”，最后强调这些活动表明小行动能带来大改变。
15．根据第一段“Red Nose Day usually takes place in late March or early April, lasting several weeks.”可知，红鼻子日通常在三月底或四月初举行。故填In late March or early April.
16．根据第二段“They often have a red nose party at their houses. They will sell tickets to their friends. All their friends come and are dressed in red - including red noses. If they don’t wear red, they have to pay a fine. The ticket fee and fines will be donated to Comic Relief. People can buy a red nose at supermarkets, and part of the money goes to Comic Relief as well.”可知，Comic Relief慈善机构主要通过红鼻子派对的门票收入、对不穿红色衣服者的罚款以及售卖红鼻子来筹集资金。故填The ticket fee and fines.
17．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案为：Yes, I can. I will create a funny charity called Cat Day. People will fish together to raise money for homeless cats.
(六)
A man in black clothes jumps high into the air. Sometimes, he carries a red fan. Sometimes, he spreads his arms like wings. When he lands, the crowd cheers loudly. His dance is eye-catching, and many people watch it.
He is a Chinese dancer, Ma Jiaolong. Since 2020, he’s made short videos of himself dancing in London. He has performed at the city’s parks and landmarks like the Tower Bridge. The 36-year-old man has nearly 5 million followers on social media.
Classical Chinese dance mixes martial art movements with those of traditional Chinese opera. Ma was interested in the movements of classical Chinese dance and started to learn it at 12. Later, Ma studied at Beijing Dance Academy. Since 2019, he has been teaching classical Chinese dance at Goldsmiths, University of London.
One year later, Ma tried teaching at home. But in his small home, he could only make small moves. One day, he took his wife’s suggestion and danced at Greenwich Park, a popular place for tourists. His wife took videos of him. He then edited the videos, added music and sent them to friends, who loved them and inspired him to share them online. From then on, Ma made more short videos. As his videos became popular, he received messages from people around the world.
“Now, making and sharing videos has become a part of my life, and, most importantly, a great way to introduce traditional Chinese dance to more people, especially those in foreign countries,” said Ma.
18．How many followers does Ma Jiaolong have on social media
19．What are Ma’s short videos about
20．Where has Ma Jiaolong been teaching classical Chinese dance since 2019
21．Who inspired Ma to share his short videos online
22．Why does Ma make and share short videos now
【答案】18．Nearly 5 million. 19．His classical Chinese dancing. 20．At Goldsmiths, University of London. 21．His friends. 22．To introduce traditional Chinese dance.
【导语】本文主要讲述了舞蹈家马蛟龙在伦敦通过录制短视频，向更多的人介绍中国传统舞蹈的故事。
18．根据“The 36-year-old man has nearly 5 million followers on social media.”可知，马蛟龙在社交媒体上有大约五百万粉丝。故填Nearly 5 million.
19．根据“he’s made short videos of himself dancing in London.”及“Classical Chinese dance mixes martial art movements with those of traditional Chinese opera. Ma was interested in the movements of classical Chinese dance and started to learn it at 12.”可知，马蛟龙的短视频内容是关于他的中国古典舞。故填His classical Chinese dancing.
20．根据“Since 2019, he has been teaching classical Chinese dance at Goldsmiths, University of London.”可知，自2019年起他一直在伦敦大学金史密斯学院(Goldsmiths, University of London)教授中国古典舞。故填At Goldsmiths, University of London.
21．根据“He then edited the videos, added music and sent them to friends, who loved them and inspired him to share them online.”可知，他的朋友鼓励他们在网上分享短视频。故填His friends.
22．根据“Now, making and sharing videos has become a part of my life, and, most importantly, a great way to introduce traditional Chinese dance to more people, especially those in foreign countries”可知，马蛟龙现在制作并分享短视频的原因是为了推广中国传统舞蹈。故填To introduce traditional Chinese dance.
(七)
Worldwide, 8.1 million people are waiting for calls from strangers. Some of them consider themselves introverts (内向的). Some say they hate talking on the phone. But as volunteers for Be My Eyes, they all have a kind heart.
Be My Eyes was created in 2015 by Hans Jorgen Wiberg from Denmark. This free app connects blind people with sighted volunteers through video calls for help with everyday tasks. Wiberg used to worry about finding enough volunteers. But today volunteers outnumber blind users by ten to one.
It’s not easy for volunteers to get a call. Zhang Yanfei joined Be My Eyes in 2019 but didn’t receive her first call until four years later. Calls go out to many volunteers at the same time. If one doesn’t respond immediately, another volunteer will take the call.
He Yanyan, a stage actress, hesitated to join at first. She feared missing calls during rehearsals (排练). After learning that other volunteers would cover missed calls, she signed up at once. She received her first call the very next day. A young man nervously asked, “Can this app really help ” Feeling nervous herself, she realized the man was also new to the platform. She described the objects around him. The caller relaxed and asked if he looked tidy. After she told him that his clothes were spotless, the conversation continued for a few more rounds until the call was suddenly cut off. The volunteer wondered if she had sounded unfriendly.
Cao Zhenxiang was also nervous during his first call. After he helped an elderly man check the expiration date (有效期) on his bread, the two thanked each other repeatedly. “I was so nervous that I didn’t even know why I was thanking him,” he said.
Now, Cao feels much more confident. He recently helped a blind person cross the street while working on his computer. “It just felt like chatting with a friend,” he said.
23．Who can get help through Be My Eyes
24．As a volunteer, when did Zhang Yanfei get her first call
25．Why did He Yanyan hesitate to join at first
26．What did Cao Zhenxiang help the caller do during his first call
27．What can you learn from the volunteers (请自拟一句话作答)
【答案】23．Blind people. 24．Four years after joining./In 2023. 25．Because she feared missing calls during rehearsals. 26．He helped check the expiration date on bread. 27．We can learn that helping others can start with small acts of kindness in daily life.
【导语】本文主要讲述了Be My Eyes应用程序如何通过视频通话连接盲人和志愿者，帮助他们完成日常任务，并分享了一些志愿者的经历。
23．根据第二段“This free app connects blind people with sighted volunteers through video calls for help with everyday tasks”可知，Be My Eyes帮助的对象是盲人。故填Blind people.
24．根据第三段“Zhang Yanfei joined Be My Eyes in 2019 but didn’t receive her first call until four years later”可知，她在加入4年后（即2023年）才接到第一个电话。故填Four years after joining/In 2023.
25．根据第四段“She feared missing calls during rehearsals”可知，她最初犹豫是因为担心排练时错过电话。故填Because she feared missing calls during rehearsals.
26．根据第五段“he helped an elderly man check the expiration date on his bread”可知，曹振祥第一次通话时帮助老人检查面包的有效期。故填He helped check the expiration date on bread.
27．开放性问题，答案不唯一，参考答案为：We can learn that helping others can start with small acts of kindness in daily life.
(八)
Bobby Darin must have felt as though he belonged everywhere. During his short life, he was a singer, an actor, a songwriter and television host. His music career covered swing, folk, and rock and roll. When he died of heart failure at the age of 37, Darin seemed to be famous for doing just about everything.
Darin was born with the name Walden Robert Cassotto. He chose the name Bobby Darin when he decided to go into show business. He took his new name from a sign on a Chinese restaurant. The letters M-a-n in the word Mandarin went out, and he thought the rest of the sign was a perfect short name that people would remember.
He began his career as a songwriter in the early days of rock and roll. In the 1950s, he wrote “Love Me Right” and “Early in the Morning” for other singers. Darin also recorded some of his own songs, such as “Splish Splash” and “Dream Lover”. These songs showed he was a good songwriter, but he was still trying to be a singer.
After he recorded a song in 1959 called “Mack the Knife”, however, everything changed. It was a song that Louis Armstrong and Lawrence Welk had recorded before, but Darin’s version became the most famous. The song was number one on the pop music charts. It was Darin’s first and biggest success.
During the mid-1960s, Darin showed great interest in folk music. He began to write and sing folk songs. He recorded versions of “If I Were a Carpenter” and Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”.
Darin wanted to do more than just singing, so when he had time during his busy singing and recording career, he started acting too. He received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film Captain Newman, M. D. He guest-hosted several TV shows and even had his own show. He always reinvented himself—not just to stay popular, but to express deeper parts of who he was.
Darin had always known about the heart condition that led to his death. When he died in 1973, it seemed as though he had been on a mission to do as much in his life as he could. He had all kinds of friends. During his life, he called Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. Gore Vidal, and Liza Minnelli his friends. He once said his goal was to be “accepted widely as an entertainer and human being.” Darin may very well have achieved his goal.
Bobby Darin—A Talented Star
Basic information He was given the name Walden Robert Cassotto at birth. He 28 himself Bobby Darin after seeing a sign on a Chinese restaurant. As a child, he had a serious heart problem, which caused his early 29 .
His 30 career He started his career by 31 songs in the early days of rock and roll. In the 1950s, his works 32 “Love Me Right”, “Early in the Morning”, “Splish Splash” and “Dream Lover”. In 1959, Darin recorded “Mack the Knife” which made him a popular singer. In the mid-1960s, his 33 of music changed.
His acting and TV career Being a singer didn’t 34 him, so he began acting. He was nominated for an Academy Award and even had his own TV show.
Your ideas What strong quality did Darin have 35 If you were Darin in 2025, what new field would you try 36 What’s your FIRST small step 37
【答案】
28．called 29．death 30．music 31．writing 32．included 33．style 34．satisfy 35．He has the characteristics of constantly trying new things and being courageous in innovation. 36．If I were Darin in 2025, I would try the field of AI. 37．The first step is to learn programming.
【导语】本文主要介绍美国音乐家Bobby Darin短暂的一生。
28．根据“He chose the name Bobby Darin when he decided to go into show business. He took his new name from a sign on a Chinese restaurant.”可知，当他决定进入演艺圈时，他选择了Bobby Darin这个名字。他从一家中餐馆的招牌上取了这个新名字。故填called。
29．根据“Darin had always known about the heart condition that led to his death.”可知，小时候他有严重的心脏问题，这导致了他的早逝。故填death。
30．根据右侧内容可知，介绍了Bobby Darin的音乐事业，故填music。
31．根据“He began his career as a songwriter in the early days of rock and roll.”可知，他在摇滚乐的早期就开始了他的创作生涯，故填writing。
32．根据“In the 1950s, his works...‘Love Me Right’, ‘Early in the Morning’, ‘Splish Splash’ and ‘Dream Lover’.”可知，他的作品包括……，时态是一般过去时，故填included。
33．根据“During the mid-1960s, Darin showed great interest in folk music. He began to write and sing folk songs.”可知，其音乐风格有转变，故填style。
34．根据“Darin wanted to do more than just singing”可知，他仅做歌手并不满足，故填satisfy。
35．根据“He always reinvented himself—not just to stay popular, but to express deeper parts of who he was.”可知，他具备不断尝试新事物、用于创新的特点。故填He has the characteristics of constantly trying new things and being courageous in innovation.
36．本题属于开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案：If I were Darin in 2025, I would try the field of AI.
37．本题属于开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案：The first step is to learn programming.
(九)
Brendan Wheeler is a trumpet (小号) player in his high school band. The 14-year-old boy loves music and has played the trumpet since Grade Five.
Last summer, Brendan watched a documentary called The Last Repair Shop. In the film, a group of people repair instruments for students. “That’s cool!” Brendan thought. “Can I do something like that ”
He came up with the idea of collecting and repairing old instruments for children in need. In August, he posted his project online and handed out fliers. To his surprise, donations poured in quickly. Four months later, Brendan had received more than 100 instruments, including guitars, flutes, violins and more. At the same time, he was learning how to repair different instruments from online videos.
On December 15, Brendan organized a repair event at his home. About 20 volunteers came to help. Most of the instruments just needed to be cleaned or oiled. But some needed to be taken apart for cleaning and repair. By the end of the day, all the work was done.
Later, Brendan donated all the instruments to a group called Hungry for Music. It gives instruments to students in need around the world. “I’m proud of our work,” said Brendan. “We hope we can bring the love of music to more kids!”
38．How long has Brendan played the trumpet
39．Who did he collect and repair old instruments for
40．Where did he learn to repair different instruments
41．How did he feel about his work
42．What can you learn from Brendan
【答案】38．Since Grade Five. 39．Children in need. 40．From online video. 41．Proud. 42．Help those in need. (答案不唯一，合理正确即可)
【导语】本文讲述了14岁的Brendan Wheeler热爱音乐，受纪录片启发，发起收集和修理旧乐器项目，为有需要的孩子捐赠乐器的故事。
38．根据“The 14-year-old boy loves music and has played the trumpet since Grade Five.”可知，Brendan从五年级开始吹小号，故填Since Grade Five.
39．根据“He came up with the idea of collecting and repairing old instruments for children in need.”可知，他为有需要的孩子收集和修理旧乐器。故填Children in need.
40．根据“he was learning how to repair different instruments from online videos”可知，他从在线视频学习修理乐器。故填From online videos.
41．根据“‘I’m proud of our work.’ said Brendan.”可知，Brendan对自己的工作感到自豪。故填Proud.
42．答案不唯一，合理正确即可。通读原文可知，Brendan做的事是帮助有需要的孩子，我们可以从他身上学到帮助他人。故填Help those in need.
(十)
There is a story in the book History as a Mirror (《资治通鉴》) by Chinese historian Sima Guang.
Zhi Xuanzi was head of a big clan (家族) in the State of Jin (770-476 BC). He wanted a clan member. Zhi Yao, to be his successor (继承人). However, another man in the clan, Zhi Guo, was against the idea. Zhi Guo listed some strong points of Zhi Yao. For example, he was good at riding and shooting. But Zhi Guo said that he had a big problem with his morals. He thought he had an unkind heart.
Still, Zhu Xuanzi didn’t listen to the idea. Zhi Yao became head of the clan. With his leadership abilities, he quickly made his clan the strongest in the State of Jin. However, because of his aggressive style, three other clans worked together to fight against the Zhi clan. Finally, the Zhi clan was beaten.
Sima Guang used this story to stress the importance of morals. Having only talent is not enough for a great person. He said that excellent people must have both talent and virtue.
Those who have virtue but no talent might work inefficiently. Those who have talent but no virtue might not use their talent properly. Those who have both talent and virtue were called xiancai in ancient times. If you ask which one is more important—between the two, it must be virtue. Only if a person has virtue can he or she get on the right track.
In 2018, when President Xi Jinping talked with students and teachers at Peking University, he mentioned Sima Guang’s ideas. He said good education should develop both a person’s virtues and talents. Educators must follow this idea. As students, we can also make it our goal.
43．In Zhi Guo’s opinion, what were Zhi Yao’s strong points
44．Why was Zhi Guo against Zhi Yao becoming the new leader
45．What happened to the Zhi clan under Zhi Yao’s leadership at last
46．What should we students be like, according to the story (请自拟一句话作答)
【答案】43．He was good at riding and shooting. 44．Because Zhi Yao had a big problem with his morals. 45．Finally, the Zhi clan was beaten. 46．We should have both virtue and talent./Virtue puts first, only if a person has virtue can he or she get on the right track.
【导语】本文主要通过《资治通鉴》里的一个故事告诉我们：有美德的人才可能正确地使用他们的天赋。良好的教育应该培养一个人的美德和才能，教育者必须遵循这一理念。
43．根据“Zhi Guo listed some strong points of Zhi Yao. For example, he was good at riding and shooting.”可知，智瑶他擅长骑马和射击。故填He was good at riding and shooting.
44．根据“But Zhi Guo said that he had a big problem with his morals.”可知，因为智果认为智瑶的道德有很大的问题，故填Because Zhi Yao had a big problem with his morals.
45．根据“However, because of his aggressive style, three other clans worked together to fight against the Zhi clan. Finally, the Zhi clan was beaten.”可知，由于智瑶好斗的作风，其他三个氏族联合起来对抗智族，最后智族被打败了。故填Finally, the Zhi clan was beaten.
46．根据“In 2018, when President Xi Jinping talked with students and teachers at Peking University, he mentioned Sima Guang’s ideas. He said good education should develop both a person’s virtues and talents. Educators must follow this idea. As students, we can also make it our goal.”可知，我们应该把美德放在第一位，只有一个人有美德，才能走上正确的道路，故填We should have both virtue and talent./Virtue puts first, only if a person has virtue can he or she get on the right track.备战2025学年中考英语高分题型突破(江苏专用)
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(一)
Recently, Lei Jun has become even more popular on the Internet. Lei is a man who is full of legends (传奇), not only because of his ability, but also because of his attitude in doing things and being a person.
Lei was born in a common family in December, 1969 in Xiantao, Hubei. His father was a teacher. When Lei was very young, he showed amazing talent in learning. In 1987, when taking the college entrance examination, he got 700 points out of 710 points in the test paper, being the No. 1 in the city, and he made up his mind to study in Wuhan University. During the college days, he also completed the four-year courses in two years, and won the first prize of the scientific and technological achievements of college students in Hubei Province.
In 2010, Xiaomi Company was founded. Lei Jun is the founder of it. He has rich experience in the field of technology and has led Xiaomi to become a well-known global (全球的) brand. Many mi fans think Xiaomi can provide both good user experience and high product quality for them. They can get better enjoyment at a lower price as well.
On November 29th, 2023, Lei donated (捐助) 1.3 billion yuan to his former school—Wuhan University. This is the largest single donation received by Wuhan University since its establishment. Lei Jun said that without his former school, there wouldn’t be his achievement today. 30 years ago, when he was a student, he once received a scholarship (奖学金) of 2, 000 yuan, and he thought that he would return it for ten times or more in the future, and now he has made it. Lei is such a man, intelligent, hard-working and generous.
1．What can mi fans get from Xiaomi according to paragraph 3
2．Why did Lei Jun donate money to Wuhan University according to the passage
3．How do you like Lei Jun
(二)
In Singapore, primary and middle school students take the outdoor-skills course as part of their studies. They’re usually three or five days long and include rope and rock climbing, going to sea in a small boat, sleeping in a tent each night, taking long walks in the forest, and learning to start a fire. It’s real life. One careless mistake could really hurt someone. So should outdoor skills really be taught at school Why does the Singapore government think this should be part of every student’s education
Ng Chee Meng, Minister (部长) for Education, says that the outdoor course helps students develop skills like critical (批判的) thinking, working together, and communication abilities that are necessary for work and life. He believes that these skills are as important as traditional subjects like math, science and so on. Students need to learn from books, but for some lessons, reading isn’t as useful as doing.
What do the students think “It was so good!” said one teenager after the course. “It makes you a more independent and caring person.” Angelique, another student who went back for a twenty-one-day course. “It helped me to grow stronger,” she says. The boat trip was stressful because of stormy weather. She says there were moments when she felt afraid and hopeless she thought the trip was too hard. But she remembered that “smooth seas never made a skilled sailor” and felt brave enough to continue against the storm. “I am thankful for the amazing experience, and I would do it again,” she says.
4．What is the special course talked about in the passage
5．What skills does Ng Chee Meng believe students learn from the course
6．Give an example of your favorite outdoor activity and share what you learn from it. (No more than 15 words.)
(三)
Marcus grew up in a poor neighborhood and faced many difficulties. From an early age, he learned that every hardship was an opportunity to build character. He faced financial hardships, academic setbacks, and moments when hope seemed distant. He had money problems, did poorly in school, and often felt hopeless.
But every time he faced a problem, Marcus found inner strength he didn’t know he had. He devoted countless hours to self-improvement, often studying by the dim light of a borrowed lamp. Every setback (挫折) taught him that failure was not the end but a stepping stone toward a brighter future.
Marcus felt comforted in small victories—a well-passed exam, a kind word from a teacher—and these moments encouraged him. He came to realize that true strength comes not from avoiding pain, but from rising each time we fall.
As he advanced through high school and into college, Marcus started to see his difficulties as the base for his future success. He joined kinds of clubs and volunteer groups, eager to share his journey and learn from others. Through perseverance and hard work, he earned scholarships and awards that proved his unwavering spirit.
Marcus now guides young students in his community, telling them to view every challenge as a chance to grow. His journey reminds us that the way to gain strength is formed when going through difficult situations, and each tough time teaches us how to be resilient (坚韧).
His story teaches that when we dare to face our challenges head-on, we unlock the potential (潜力) to create a future filled with hope and possibility.
7．Where did Marcus grow up
8．What did Marcus think failure was
9．What did Marcus earn through hard work
10．What can we learn from Marcus’s story to do with difficulties in study and life And what kind of influence will this have on our growth
(四)
Nobody wants to lose, but we must accept that losing is a part of life. After all, we can’t win all the time. However, we can learn something valuable from every failure (失败). This may help us succeed in the future. So we must know how to be a good loser.
We must not be afraid of losing. When we lose, just take it with a smile and look on the bright side of it. Failure can’t be avoided in our life. Edison failed 10,000 times before he invented the light bulb (灯泡). When he was asked how he felt, he said that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times but had learned 10,000 things which didn’t work. We must know that history is full of examples of men and women who achieved success although they failed many times.
Losing is not very disgraceful. We must accept our failure and learn to take advantage of it. Remember that it can be helpful. Take action to walk out of it. When we lose, think about what we did and how we can improve. If someone else can help, we’ll be lucky enough. Maybe he or she has been through the same experience before. Many people enjoy helping others solve problems. This can save us a lot of time in learning how to avoid the same mistakes in the future.
We should face our failure when we lose. There is only one winner in every competition. Some win, while some lose. That is a usual way of life. If we offer the winners our congratulations (祝贺) and share in their happiness, we won’t feel sorry for our failure.
In a word, being a good loser will help us to succeed in life. It might be painful at the beginning, but there are many advantages. Good losers set examples to us, and most importantly, they finally win.
11．What can we learn from every failure according to the text
12．In the writer’s eyes, why did Edison achieve success
13．What does the underlined word “disgraceful” probably mean
14．What does the writer advise the losers to do in a competition
(五)
Red Nose Day is a well-known charity event aimed at improving the lives of children living in poverty (贫穷) . It was first celebrated in 1988 by Comic Relief, a British charity organization. Red Nose Day usually takes place in late March or early April, lasting several weeks. And how much money have they collected since the first Red Nose Day More than 600 million!
Every two years in spring, many English people put on a red nose, make a fool of themselves and do silly things to make themselves and others laugh. They often have a red nose party at their houses. They will sell tickets to their friends. All their friends come and are dressed in red - including red noses. If they don’t wear red, they have to pay a fine. The ticket fee and fines will be donated t6Comic Relief. People can buy a red nose at supermarkets, and part of the money goes to Comic Relief as well. Red Nose Day is a global (全球的) movement now, encouraging people in different countries to take action against child poverty.
Here are many other fun charity events like Red Nose Day. For example, “Paws for a Cause” is Sweden’s charity fun run, where owners and their pet dogs run together to raise money for homeless animals. In US, there is an activity called “Ugly Christmas Sweater Day”. Every December, Americans wear funny, crazy Christmas sweaters. People hold parties to see whose sweater is the ugliest and to collect money to help kids in need. The uglier your sweater is, the more fun you have!
All these events remind the world that small acts can create big changes.
15．When does Red Nose Day usually take place
16．How does the/Comic Relief charity mainly get its money Give two examples.
17．Can you create a funny charity activity Please tell its name, activity and purpose.
(六)
A man in black clothes jumps high into the air. Sometimes, he carries a red fan. Sometimes, he spreads his arms like wings. When he lands, the crowd cheers loudly. His dance is eye-catching, and many people watch it.
He is a Chinese dancer, Ma Jiaolong. Since 2020, he’s made short videos of himself dancing in London. He has performed at the city’s parks and landmarks like the Tower Bridge. The 36-year-old man has nearly 5 million followers on social media.
Classical Chinese dance mixes martial art movements with those of traditional Chinese opera. Ma was interested in the movements of classical Chinese dance and started to learn it at 12. Later, Ma studied at Beijing Dance Academy. Since 2019, he has been teaching classical Chinese dance at Goldsmiths, University of London.
One year later, Ma tried teaching at home. But in his small home, he could only make small moves. One day, he took his wife’s suggestion and danced at Greenwich Park, a popular place for tourists. His wife took videos of him. He then edited the videos, added music and sent them to friends, who loved them and inspired him to share them online. From then on, Ma made more short videos. As his videos became popular, he received messages from people around the world.
“Now, making and sharing videos has become a part of my life, and, most importantly, a great way to introduce traditional Chinese dance to more people, especially those in foreign countries,” said Ma.
18．How many followers does Ma Jiaolong have on social media
19．What are Ma’s short videos about
20．Where has Ma Jiaolong been teaching classical Chinese dance since 2019
21．Who inspired Ma to share his short videos online
22．Why does Ma make and share short videos now
(七)
Worldwide, 8.1 million people are waiting for calls from strangers. Some of them consider themselves introverts (内向的). Some say they hate talking on the phone. But as volunteers for Be My Eyes, they all have a kind heart.
Be My Eyes was created in 2015 by Hans Jorgen Wiberg from Denmark. This free app connects blind people with sighted volunteers through video calls for help with everyday tasks. Wiberg used to worry about finding enough volunteers. But today volunteers outnumber blind users by ten to one.
It’s not easy for volunteers to get a call. Zhang Yanfei joined Be My Eyes in 2019 but didn’t receive her first call until four years later. Calls go out to many volunteers at the same time. If one doesn’t respond immediately, another volunteer will take the call.
He Yanyan, a stage actress, hesitated to join at first. She feared missing calls during rehearsals (排练). After learning that other volunteers would cover missed calls, she signed up at once. She received her first call the very next day. A young man nervously asked, “Can this app really help ” Feeling nervous herself, she realized the man was also new to the platform. She described the objects around him. The caller relaxed and asked if he looked tidy. After she told him that his clothes were spotless, the conversation continued for a few more rounds until the call was suddenly cut off. The volunteer wondered if she had sounded unfriendly.
Cao Zhenxiang was also nervous during his first call. After he helped an elderly man check the expiration date (有效期) on his bread, the two thanked each other repeatedly. “I was so nervous that I didn’t even know why I was thanking him,” he said.
Now, Cao feels much more confident. He recently helped a blind person cross the street while working on his computer. “It just felt like chatting with a friend,” he said.
23．Who can get help through Be My Eyes
24．As a volunteer, when did Zhang Yanfei get her first call
25．Why did He Yanyan hesitate to join at first
26．What did Cao Zhenxiang help the caller do during his first call
27．What can you learn from the volunteers (请自拟一句话作答)
(八)
Bobby Darin must have felt as though he belonged everywhere. During his short life, he was a singer, an actor, a songwriter and television host. His music career covered swing, folk, and rock and roll. When he died of heart failure at the age of 37, Darin seemed to be famous for doing just about everything.
Darin was born with the name Walden Robert Cassotto. He chose the name Bobby Darin when he decided to go into show business. He took his new name from a sign on a Chinese restaurant. The letters M-a-n in the word Mandarin went out, and he thought the rest of the sign was a perfect short name that people would remember.
He began his career as a songwriter in the early days of rock and roll. In the 1950s, he wrote “Love Me Right” and “Early in the Morning” for other singers. Darin also recorded some of his own songs, such as “Splish Splash” and “Dream Lover”. These songs showed he was a good songwriter, but he was still trying to be a singer.
After he recorded a song in 1959 called “Mack the Knife”, however, everything changed. It was a song that Louis Armstrong and Lawrence Welk had recorded before, but Darin’s version became the most famous. The song was number one on the pop music charts. It was Darin’s first and biggest success.
During the mid-1960s, Darin showed great interest in folk music. He began to write and sing folk songs. He recorded versions of “If I Were a Carpenter” and Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”.
Darin wanted to do more than just singing, so when he had time during his busy singing and recording career, he started acting too. He received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film Captain Newman, M. D. He guest-hosted several TV shows and even had his own show. He always reinvented himself—not just to stay popular, but to express deeper parts of who he was.
Darin had always known about the heart condition that led to his death. When he died in 1973, it seemed as though he had been on a mission to do as much in his life as he could. He had all kinds of friends. During his life, he called Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. Gore Vidal, and Liza Minnelli his friends. He once said his goal was to be “accepted widely as an entertainer and human being.” Darin may very well have achieved his goal.
Bobby Darin—A Talented Star
Basic information He was given the name Walden Robert Cassotto at birth. He 28 himself Bobby Darin after seeing a sign on a Chinese restaurant. As a child, he had a serious heart problem, which caused his early 29 .
His 30 career He started his career by 31 songs in the early days of rock and roll. In the 1950s, his works 32 “Love Me Right”, “Early in the Morning”, “Splish Splash” and “Dream Lover”. In 1959, Darin recorded “Mack the Knife” which made him a popular singer. In the mid-1960s, his 33 of music changed.
His acting and TV career Being a singer didn’t 34 him, so he began acting. He was nominated for an Academy Award and even had his own TV show.
Your ideas What strong quality did Darin have 35 If you were Darin in 2025, what new field would you try 36 What’s your FIRST small step 37
(九)
Brendan Wheeler is a trumpet (小号) player in his high school band. The 14-year-old boy loves music and has played the trumpet since Grade Five.
Last summer, Brendan watched a documentary called The Last Repair Shop. In the film, a group of people repair instruments for students. “That’s cool!” Brendan thought. “Can I do something like that ”
He came up with the idea of collecting and repairing old instruments for children in need. In August, he posted his project online and handed out fliers. To his surprise, donations poured in quickly. Four months later, Brendan had received more than 100 instruments, including guitars, flutes, violins and more. At the same time, he was learning how to repair different instruments from online videos.
On December 15, Brendan organized a repair event at his home. About 20 volunteers came to help. Most of the instruments just needed to be cleaned or oiled. But some needed to be taken apart for cleaning and repair. By the end of the day, all the work was done.
Later, Brendan donated all the instruments to a group called Hungry for Music. It gives instruments to students in need around the world. “I’m proud of our work,” said Brendan. “We hope we can bring the love of music to more kids!”
38．How long has Brendan played the trumpet
39．Who did he collect and repair old instruments for
40．Where did he learn to repair different instruments
41．How did he feel about his work
42．What can you learn from Brendan
(十)
There is a story in the book History as a Mirror (《资治通鉴》) by Chinese historian Sima Guang.
Zhi Xuanzi was head of a big clan (家族) in the State of Jin (770-476 BC). He wanted a clan member. Zhi Yao, to be his successor (继承人). However, another man in the clan, Zhi Guo, was against the idea. Zhi Guo listed some strong points of Zhi Yao. For example, he was good at riding and shooting. But Zhi Guo said that he had a big problem with his morals. He thought he had an unkind heart.
Still, Zhu Xuanzi didn’t listen to the idea. Zhi Yao became head of the clan. With his leadership abilities, he quickly made his clan the strongest in the State of Jin. However, because of his aggressive style, three other clans worked together to fight against the Zhi clan. Finally, the Zhi clan was beaten.
Sima Guang used this story to stress the importance of morals. Having only talent is not enough for a great person. He said that excellent people must have both talent and virtue.
Those who have virtue but no talent might work inefficiently. Those who have talent but no virtue might not use their talent properly. Those who have both talent and virtue were called xiancai in ancient times. If you ask which one is more important—between the two, it must be virtue. Only if a person has virtue can he or she get on the right track.
In 2018, when President Xi Jinping talked with students and teachers at Peking University, he mentioned Sima Guang’s ideas. He said good education should develop both a person’s virtues and talents. Educators must follow this idea. As students, we can also make it our goal.
43．In Zhi Guo’s opinion, what were Zhi Yao’s strong points
44．Why was Zhi Guo against Zhi Yao becoming the new leader
45．What happened to the Zhi clan under Zhi Yao’s leadership at last
46．What should we students be like, according to the story (请自拟一句话作答)
