专题9阅读理解（说明文）--【备考】2025年中考英语试题好题分类汇编（含答案解析）

专题9 阅读理解（说明文）--【备考】2025年中考英语试题好题分类汇编
（2024·湖北·中考真题）So far, China has successfully sent a large number of satellites (卫星) and spaceships into space. Space scientists have been greatly inspired (赋予灵感) by the old stories and ancient famous people when giving them names.
Since thousands of years ago, Chinese people have dreamed of going to the moon. Chang’e Flies to the Moon is one of the most popular stories. As you can see, China’s first man-made satellite to circle around the moon was named Chang’e I. More interestingly, the moon rover (巡视器) was named after the Jade Rabbit, who is the partner of Chang’e in the story. These old stories carry people’s best wishes and dreams. With the development of science and technology, our scientists have made them come true.
Kua Fu Runs After the Sun is another story to show how much ancient Chinese people wanted to know about the unknown world. Now, Kua Fu is going with the scientists to “visit” the sun, because we have a space project called KuaFu Mission.
Besides the ancient stories, space scientists also get ideas from ancient famous people. For example, Mozi, an ancient scientist, discovered that light travels in a straight line over 2, 000 years ago. His discovery made space study take a big step at that time. So, China’s first quantum (量子) science satellite was named Mozi, making China the first country in the world to achieve quantum communication between satellites and the ground.
From such simple things as giving names to the satellites, we can see how great our traditional culture is and what influence it has on our modern science and technology.
1．In China, space scientists get ideas from ________ when naming satellites.
①old stories ②traditional projects
③ancient famous people ④ popular inventions
A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④
2．What do we know about Chang’e I according to the passage
A．It moves around the moon. B．It protects the Jade Rabbit.
C．It “visits” the sun with the scientists. D．It is the world’s first man-made satellite.
3．How does the writer support his opinion in Paragraph 4
A．By listing numbers. B．By comparing facts.
C．By giving an example. D．By reporting a result.
4．Which is the right structure of the passage
(①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2,…)
A． B．
C． D．
5．What’s the writer’s main purpose of writing the passage
A．To spread the traditional Chinese culture.
B．To explain how our scientists develop the space industry.
C．To introduce the achievements in our science and technology.
D．To tell how traditional Chinese culture influences our space science.
（2024·湖北·中考真题）
Eat Well, Live Well We eat food so that we have energy to run, jump and play. We should have plenty of different things.
We should eat plenty of dairy products such as milk, cheese, and so on. Along with fish, beans and meat, dairy products make us strong. Do it! Look for low-fat milk and cheese. They are healthier. We should also eat enough grain products so that we have energy to work and play. Grain products include bread, rice and noodles. Do it! Eat a certain amount (数量) of grain products to keep fit.
Fruit and vegetables keep us healthy. We should eat plenty of them at every meal. Do it! Try to eat fruit and vegetables in different colors every day. Don’t forget to drink water. We should drink 6-8 glasses of water every day so that our bodies work properly.
6．Which of the following is a kind of dairy products
A．Fish. B．Beans. C．Milk. D．Noodles.
7．How many kinds of grain products are mentioned in the passage
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
8．Which is healthier than the other three according to the passage
A． B．
C． D．
9．What’s the writer’s opinion about eating well
A．Grain products are the best of all. B．Eat plenty of food as you like every day.
C．Vegetables make our bodies work properly. D．Have different kinds of food and enough water.
10．In which part of a magazine can we probably read the passage
A．Art. B．Sports. C．Health. D．Education.
（2024·湖北武汉·中考真题）You may have a house robot that can do housework for you. But is it so smart Meet Laura, a robot in the National Library in Madrid, Spain, copying out the old books and writings in its collection. See Aurora, a headless dog-sized robot used to keep birds and other animals away at an Alaskan airport. Watch another 1.8 meter-tall legless robot called EveR6, waving its arms to guide musicians through a performance.
Those robots above require artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能). AI is a computer system (系统) that can understand languages, make decisions and solve problems. AI can be taught skills using a process called machine learning. Humans give AI information such as books, photos or videos to train it. The more information it studies, the better it can do its job.
________. For example, when you watch TV, AI is watching you. It’ll know what your favorite is and suggest similar ones. In hospitals, AI is very good at suggesting treatments and can even invent new medicines. To cut down food waste, some schools introduce online systems for the students to choose meals ahead of time. In cities, AI is used to watch out for cars that make black smoke. It works together with the police and transportation teams to stop them and keep the air clean. AI can help us fight climate (气候) change by finding clever ways to reduce energy use.
Some people worry that AI will take away a large number of jobs and also fear that AI could develop out of our control and bring danger to humans. However, AI is expected to be a more powerful production tool that will help humans achieve more in less time. It is believed that the flying car will be made to offer an easier way out of the morning traffic jam (交通堵塞). Humans imagine AI might even find a way to solve the problems of our energy needs completely. Anyway, there is still a long journey for humans and AI.
11．In which pictures can we see Aurora and EveR6
A．a, c B．b, d C．b, c D．a, d
12．What BIG question does paragraph 2 answer
A．What is AI B．Why are AI robots made
C．Where is AI used D．How many AI robots are mentioned
13．Which of the following can be put in ________
A．AI will be developed rapidly B．Humans depend too much on AI
C．Humans wonder if AI could think D．AI has become part of daily life
14．In the future, AI is expected to be able to ________.
A．suggest TV programs B．cut down food waste
C．invent new medicines D．help produce enough energy
15．What would the author write about after the last paragraph
A．The end of AI. B．The history of AI.
C．The way to get along with AI. D．The skill of making AI robots.
（2024·湖北武汉·中考真题）
________________ Have you ever felt uncomfortable with your stomach when you’re nervous or excited This is because there is a close connection between your gut (消化道) and your brain. You have around 200 types of microbes (细菌) in your gut. Healthy microbes help your body fight illnesses and help your brain deal with stress. “So, take care of your gut,” a scientist says. 690
Stop anger with activitiesA new study aimed at 12,489 people has suggested that the key to reducing (减少) anger is not letting it out, but doing calming activities such as yoga. These activities could slow the heart rate (心率). However, scientists also find some ball games and team sports, which are fun or playful, could reduce anger. 569
Show compassionShowing compassion means you understand others’ feelings and treat them with kindness. Scientists have discovered when you show compassion, your brain lets out a feel-good chemical (化学物质), which helps to reduce stress. It is reported that when other people see you showing compassion, they want to do it too. 943
16．In which SECTION of the website can we read the news
A．PEOPLE. B．HEALTH. C．FOOD． D．SPORTS.
17．The best heading for the first piece of news would be ________.
A．Focus on your brain B．Problems with your stomach
C．Look after your gut D．Microbes in your body
18．What activities might reduce anger according to the new study
①Crying. ② Basketball. ③Cooking. ④Deep breathing.
A．①② B．③④ C．①③ D．②④
19．It is believed that showing compassion can ________.
A．develop your brain B．make people confident
C．spread to others D．slow your heart rate
20．What do the three pieces of news have in common
A．They help us make more friends. B．They show some research results.
C．They are liked by 690 people. D．They teach us how to face stress.
（2023·湖北恩施·中考真题）Over the past ten years, great changes have taken place in the countryside of China. Bacha Village in Heilongjiang Province is one of them. The people there have become rich with the development of the tourism.
You Mingfen, a 57-year-old local woman, opened a hotel in her own two-floor house. Her family also has a fishing boat. Her husband can use it to get the fresh fish, which will be offered to the guests from all over China. The fish skin and bones can also be made into hand-made gifts. They are very popular with the tourists.
“The busiest tourism season in Bacha lasts from May to October, which can bring us more than 50,000 yuan a year,” she said, “In winter, we can stay in a warm room and enjoy the leisure time. It was impossible before. At that time, we almost depended on fishing for a living.”
Since 2016, the tourism industry in Bacha Village has developed rapidly. Last year, more than 60,000 tourists came here, and the income for each person in the village increased to 25, 600 yuan. Now, the roads are wider, the houses are brighter and the living conditions are more comfortable.
Thanks to the good policies of the government, villagers get more ways to make money. Many young people who work far away come back and work in their own hometown. They can not only care for their families but also build their hometown. People in China have a sense of happiness from the bottom of their hearts.
21．According to the passage, people in Bacha have become rich with the development of the _________.
A．education B．farming C．fishing D．tourism
22．In Paragraph 4, the underlined word “income” means ________ in Chinese.
A．收入 B．支出 C．价格 D．税收
23．Which of the following about You Mingfen is TRUE
A．She is 75 years old. B．She has a two-floor house.
C．She has a nice car. D．The gifts made by her are expensive.
24．We can read this passage in the _________ part of the newspaper.
A．sports B．health C．science D．society
25．From the last paragraph, we know that ________.
A．many young people go to big cities for work
B．Chinese people are living a happy life now
C．the government carries out policies to protect the environment
D．many old people have to look after their grandchildren at home
（2023·湖北随州·中考真题）
You are always told to wash your hands before you eat. You know you must wash your hands after going to the bathroom. You should wash your hands many times during the day. Do you know how to wash your hands correctly
Always use soap to wash your hands. After turning on the tap (水龙头) and wetting your hands, you can rub (摩擦) your hands with soap. Soap may not kill all the germs (细菌), but it can wash away the oil on your skin. As the oil is washed away, the germs will leave your hands and go away.
You should wash your hands for 15-20 seconds. How do you know the length (长度) of 15-20 seconds You can sing ABC Song. By the time you get to the last note, your hands will be clean!
Rub your hands together. You can use one hand to rub the back of the other hand and then exchange two hands. You also need to rub between your fingers. Don’t forget to rub under and around your fingernails.
Maybe your hands don’t look dirty, but there are germs on them. Germs are too small for you to see. They are on your hands all the time. Many illnesses are caused by germs, so you should often wash your hands.
26．Why does the writer mention ABC Song
A．Because it is the most popular song in the world.
B．Because everyone can sing this song very well.
C．Because washing hands is as easy as singing ABC Song.
D．Because you can sing this song to know the length of washing hands.
27．The underlined word “note” in Paragraph 3 means “________” in Chinese.
A．音符 B．注释 C．笔记 D．便条
28．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A．Using soap to wash your hands.
B．Using a clean towel (毛巾) to dry your hands.
C．Washing your hands for about 20 seconds.
D．Rubbing under and around your fingernails.
29．According to the passage, you can know ________.
A．why you should often wash hands
B．what the best soap people usually use is
C．what kind of germs there are on your hands
D．how many germs there are on your hands
30．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．How to stay healthy. B．How to protect your fingers.
C．How to wash hands correctly. D．How to keep away from germs.
（2023·湖北武汉·中考真题）
When the famous scientist Albert Einstein was 16 years old, he imagined himself riding alongside a beam (束) of light. He used this picture in mind to help him when working out the “theory of relativity(相对论)”. “Imagination is more important than knowledge,” said Einstein.
Daydreaming, called “thought experiments” by Einstein, can make you have wild imaginings, like flying around in space. It lets your mind walk slowly around ideas, memories and experiences that aren’t happening right now. It means thinking ahead to a holiday or remembering how much you enjoyed a birthday party. According to China’s health authorities(权威机构), daydreaming for a while each day can improve your health and creativity.
Disappearing into a daydream lets your mind escape when things are difficult. It helps you deal with worries and fears. For example, imagining how you’re going to speak up in class is like practicing the scene in your head, which can make you feel calmer. Daydreaming also inspires creativity and lets you find new worlds where there are no limits (限制) to what you can do or who you are. Guo Qiang, an expert in thoughts and feelings, thinks we should all make time to daydream. “Thinking for pleasure can be a powerful tool to shape our feelings,” he said.
However, try not to let your mind be absent when you need to focus (聚焦) in class or cross the road. Instead, find a time when you don’t have to focus on anything, like going for a walk or brushing your teeth. Guo suggests you can start by focusing on a happy memory or imagining a future success, like scoring a goal in the World Cup.
To encourage creativity, think about interesting ideas and see where your mind takes you. Research shows that people often come up with more solutions to problems after they’ve taken a break. So next time you’re stuck with homework, stop for a moment and see where your daydreams take you.
31．Which writing skill is used in paragraph 1
A．Giving an example. B．Raising a question. C．Listing numbers. D．Comparing facts.
32．Daydreaming can make people _________.
A．fly around B．walk slowly C．think freely D．be absent-minded
33．Guo Qiang first suggests _________.
A．escaping from the hard time B．looking for new worlds
C．finding time to imagine D．focusing on success
34．What is mentioned in paragraph 4
A．The steps to daydream.
B．The things to daydream of.
C．The reasons for daydreaming.
D．The meanings of daydreaming.
35．Daydreaming is talked about _________.
A．to remind people to have a mind break
B．to suggest living at the moment
C．to find solutions to homework problems
D．to show a science research result
（2023·湖北武汉·中考真题）Bert won a national prize called Young Heroes for his “green” project. This public-spirited young person was now a university student. His love for insects grew deeper and he was protecting them for the future.
_________. When he was around 4 or 5, he always loved to watch different insects, especially beautiful swallowtails(凤蝶). One interesting fact he learned about swallowtails was that their bright colors warned hungry animals that they tasted bad. And it was also fun to watch how they came into being. But the reason he really fell in love with them was that they were very accessible. For example, if you wanted to attract (吸引) swallowtails, you planted some zinnias, a kind of bright flowers.
Bert started a zinnia garden at his house, where he raised a large number of swallowtails over the years. With the world’s swallowtail population falling, Bert wanted people to realize that if insects like swallowtails disappeared, so would all the others above them on the food chain. To make the fact clear and easy to understand for other students, he also created a zinnia garden at his junior high school.
Part of the joy for Bert was watching the younger students get excited when running after swallowtails. “Whenever a swallowtail lands on them, the young students will soon fall in love with these cute insects. They develop a new appreciation for them,” he said.
Bert put his efforts into the environmental educational project and made it take flight.
36．After Bert was honored with Young Heroes, _________.
A．he often gave speeches in public
B．he set up his “green” project
C．he became interested in swallowtails
D．he went on protecting insects
37．Which of the following can be put in _________
A．Bert saved many swallowtails
B．Bert had a dull childhood
C．Bert found his love early in life
D．Bert made a hard decision
38．The underlined word “accessible” in paragraph 2 means “_________”.
A．dangerous to feed B．easy to get close to
C．hard to raise D．safe to reach
39．The main reason for Bert to create a zinnia garden at school was _________.
A．to watch students have fun
B．to make his school more beautiful
C．to stop swallowtails from disappearing
D．to help kids learn about swallowtails
40．What would be the best title for the passage
A．A Bright Flower B．A Flying Project C．A Green Garden D．A Warning Action
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）Have you heard the old tale say “Celestial (天上的) hours, earthly years” Let me tell you a magical story about twins. Suppose Lucy becomes an astronaut and flies through space in a super fast rocket, while her twin sister Lily stays on Earth. When Lucy returns after her journey, something amazing happens-Lily might appear older, but Lucy still looks young! Einstein called this the“Twin Paradox” or Time Dilation (膨胀). Why Because time slows down when you move super fast.
Of course, time moves a little slower or faster depending on the speed or Earth’s gravity (引力). But the effects are too tiny to notice in our daily life. For example, if you drive very fast, like 100 km/h, time slows by 0.0000000001 seconds per hour. You’d never feel it! A pilot who flew for 40 years, ages 0.0005 seconds slower than someone on Earth. Still too small!
Scientists tested the time dilation with two special and the same kind of atomic clocks (原子钟). They put one clock in a plane flying around the world and left the other on the ground. After the trip, the flying clock was a tiny bit behind—just a few microseconds (微秒)! Even though the difference is really tiny, this matters a lot for technology.
Your phone’s GPS uses this secret! Satellites (卫星) high above Earth face two “time tricks”: They move super fast (14,000 km/h), making their clocks slow down by 7 microseconds daily. Being far from Earth’s gravity makes their clocks speed up by 45 microseconds daily.
Engineers subtract (减去) these numbers and fix satellite clocks by 38 microseconds daily. Without this, GPS would guide you wrong by 10 km every day—you might drive into a lake instead of your school! So next time you use a map app, …Note: 1.双生子佯谬是一个有关爱因斯坦狭义相对论的思想实验，借指移动时钟的时间膨胀现象。
41．Why is the old tale mentioned at the beginning of the passage
A．To tell us different ways of seeing time.
B．To explain the point about stars and space.
C．To compare to new technology and time.
D．To introduce the theme of the reading material.
42．What does“it”in paragraph 2 refer to
A．The time dilation. B．The Earth gravity.
C．The space trip. D．Our daily life.
43．What is the writer’s attitude towards the tiny effect in paragraph 3
A．He is anxious about it. B．He takes it seriously.
C．He is so crazy about it. D．He doesn’t care about it.
44．Which of the following takes advantage of Time Dilation
A． B． C． D．
45．So next time you use a map app, ________.
A．avoid moving a little slower or faster depending on the speed
B．keep testing the time with two special and the same kind of clocks
C．remember to thank those hardworking satellites racing against time in space
D．learn to subtract these numbers and fix satellite clocks by 38 microseconds daily
（2025·湖北荆州·三模）①Lion dancing is a traditional Chinese performance that is important in cultural celebrations, like the Lunar New Year and other festivals. It brings good luck, happiness, and is believed to keep away bad spirits. The dance is done by two people who act like a lion, moving to the sound of drums and cymbals. Usually, men have been the main performers, but now women are also becoming well-known in this art.
②Male lion dancers are known for their strength and quick movements. The dance needs a lot of energy, with jumps, kicks, and balancing on high poles (柱子). Men often focus on these strong and fast actions, showing their physical power. The costumes are heavy, and the dancers need to work together well and have a lot of energy to make the lion look real. For many years, men have been the main performers, keeping this tradition alive.
③Female lion dancers, on the other hand, bring a different style to the dance. They show strength and skills but also add more smooth and graceful movements. Recently, a video of two female lion dancers doing a “drunken lion (醉酒的)” dance became very popular online. In this dance, two girls acted like a lion that had too much to drink, mixing funny and artistic moves. They practice hard to stumble and sway (摇摇欲坠) but still stay balanced and move together. This video showed how talented female lion dancers are and changed the idea that only men can do lion dancing.
④The role of men and women in lion dancing is changing. While men have been the main performers for a long time, women are now getting more recognition. This change shows how society is starting to see traditional roles differently. No matter if the dancer is male or female, lion dancing remains an important and exciting part of Chinese culture, enjoyed by everyone.
46．Why is lion dancing important in Chinese culture
A．Because it tells a story and gives a lesson.
B．Because people can wear different costumes.
C．Because it’s a symbol of good luck and happiness.
D．Because it brings people physical strength and skills.
47．What are male lion dancers known for
A．Strong and quick actions. B．Graceful movements.
C．Funny performances. D．Light costumes.
48．What made the female lion dancer’s “drunken lion” video special
A．It was performed by two boys. B．It showed their jumping very high.
C．It used new types of music. D．It mixed funny and artistic moves.
49．What is the structure of the passage
A． B． C． D．
50．What is the main purpose of this article
A．To describe a video of two girls’ Lion Dance.
B．To teach people how to perform Lion Dance.
C．To introduce the long history of the Lion Dance in China.
D．To encourage people to keep and develop Chinese culture.
（2025·湖北襄阳·二模）①How do you deal with your baby teeth Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child’s baby teeth fall out.
②After a child loses his baby tooth in Greece, he makes a wish for a strong and healthy adult tooth while throwing his broken baby tooth onto the roof (屋顶). He tries to throw the tooth as straight as possible, hoping that a straight strong tooth will grow in its place. Children in China and Singapore also follow the same practice.
③But this isn’t the only way the fallen tooth is treated around the world. In parts of Africa, children throw lost upper (上面的) teeth on the roof and bury (埋) lost lower teeth in the ground. But in East Asia, it’s the opposite: lower teeth go on the roof and upper teeth are buried or hidden under the bed. In some mid-eastern countries such as Iraq and Egypt, kids are encouraged to throw their teeth up towards the sky.
④But do you know one of the most common ways to deal with it Kids give the tooth to a mouse to make the adult tooth as strong as the mouse’s. They usually make a wish or sing a song during the ceremony. This happens in many places like Mexico, Russia, and New Zealand.
⑤In fact, kids in Argentina leave their tooth in a glass for a magical mouse who will bring a treasure while they sleep. In France and Switzerland, there’s a La Petit Souris (little mouse) that takes the thrown-away baby teeth for money or candy. In South Africa, the tooth is left in a slipper for the “tooth mouse”, who leaves a gift behind. How interesting it is!
⑥This is not all. In some places, the tooth is often kept at home and in some others, it is just thrown away. In modern times, parents are also storing their children’s baby teeth to keep stem cells (干细胞) for some medical research later in life.
51．To draw readers’ attention, the writer started the passage by ________.
A．listing the facts. B．asking a question
C．giving an example D．showing a reason
52．What are Chinese kids supposed to do with their fallen teeth
A．Hide them under the bed. B．Throw them into the air.
C．Throw them onto the roof. D．Bury them in the ground.
53．A kid hid his lost upper tooth under the bed, he probably comes from ________.
A．Korea B．Africa C．France D．Russia
54．Kids in Mexico offer the fallen tooth to a mouse to ________.
A．have candy in return B．get a magical skill
C．feed the hungry mouse D．expect a strong tooth
55．What’s the correct structure of the passage
A． B． C． D．
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）
Locate (定位) birds with AI Some scientists in Australia use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to locate a rare (珍稀) bird called the Plains-wanderer. This will help protect the endangered bird. The Plains-wanderer is a small bird that lives in the grasslands in Australia. AI helps find the birds by listening to their calls. Track (追踪) bees with QR codes Scientists placed a very small QR code on the back of the bee to track them when they leave and return homes. It will help them learn more about them. Scientists have long had questions about how far bees travel to collect food. They believe bees can fly as far as 6 miles (10 kilometers) if they need to. But most of the time, bees probably don’t fly so far. ____________________________ Polar bears in Alaska are tracked by researchers using radio collars (无线电项圈). They found that due to the faster sea ice movement caused by climate change, the bears have to work harder to stay in their homes. Scientists worry that if the situation becomes worse, the polar bear population could drop sharply. They are calling for action to reduce greenhouse effect (温室效应).
56．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news
A．TRAVEL. B．PEOPLE C．WEATHER. D．SCI-TECH.
57．What does “this” refer to in the first news
A．Finding birds. B．Locating birds. C．Listening to birds. D．Protecting birds.
58．Why do researchers place QR codes on the backs of the bees
A．To study how far bees travel. B．To find out when bees leave homes.
C．To know how fast bees can fly. D．To learn about what food bees collect.
59．What could be the best heading for the third news
A．Protect endangered animals B．Reduce greenhouse effect
C．Track polar bears with radio collars D．Take action to save polar bears
60．What does the above news focus on
A．Facts about animals. B．Living habits of different animals.
C．Ways of protecting animals D．Technologies used in studying animals.
（2025·湖北武汉·三模）
A conversation with a whaleSome scientists teamed up and spoke to a humpback whale (座头鲸) named Twain. Their conversation took place after the scientists sent a “communication call” into the ocean off the coast of Alaska. The same call was made for 36 times over a 20-minute period. Each time, Twain called back. Professor McCowan said that the research could make it easier to talk to aliens and better understand what aliens’ intelligence might be like.
________ Scientists use technology to train dolphins to learn more about the ocean. They put small sensors (传感器) on dolphins. These sensors can get information about water temperature, saltiness and ocean flows. Then the sensors send the information to scientists right away for study. Dolphins swim well and have great senses. With the help of technology, they become good helpers for studying the ocean.
Sharks help to find seagrass areasScientists have discovered the world’s largest known field of seagrass. They did it by using videos shot by some unusual helpers: tiger sharks. Seagrass can help clean the ocean’s water. But seagrass in the deep ocean is hard to find. The researchers tied cameras to the fins of seven tiger sharks. The cameras were designed to fall off after a few hours and float on the surface. The scientists were left with hours of videos taken as the sharks traveled for miles over the sea floor.
61．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news
A．Nature. B．Sports. C．Culture. D．Custom.
62．What do scientists hope to chat to one day
A．Humpback whales. B．Aliens. C．Dolphins. D．Sharks.
63．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A．Dolphins’ underwater life B．Scientists’ small sensors
C．Dolphins’ help with the ocean D．Scientists’ favorite sea animals
64．What can we know about seagrass
A．It is helpful to shoot videos. B．It can be easily found.
C．It is put into the sharks’ fins. D．It is good for sea water.
65．What does the news above focus on
A．Ocean research. B．Animal talk. C．Strange people. D．Helpful cameras.
（2025·湖北武汉·三模）Many of us have had the same “pleasant surprise”. After you mark a song as a favorite on a music app, it suggests songs of the same kind to listen to. In fact, this seemingly magic, mind-reading power depends on data (数据).
Data is no longer only about numbers, but information about almost every part of our lives: where we go, what we do, and our likes and dislikes. Together it is called Big Data.
________ The smart traffic system in Los Angeles is a good example. It collects real-time traffic data and controls 4,500 traffic lights in the system. If an accident happens, the system will change the lights near there to allow cars to pass quickly.
Besides the advantage above, Big Data can also bring in money. UK’s Tesco encourages its customers to have Clubcards. According to the data collected through Clubcards, Tesco knows their shopping habits and then suggests products on its website. The related app on a mobile phone even guides customers around supermarkets to find what they want and makes suggestions for what they may like.
However, Big Data shouldn’t be confused (混淆) with big ideas. Big Data requires you to have data first. That means the data is about what has happened in the past, not what you can imagine happening in the future. What if Albert Einstein lived today and not 100 years ago What would Big Data say about the Theory of Relativity (相对论) No experiment data could support his idea at the time—that’s why we call it a breakthrough. Another example is school. Big Data can lead to school improvement. But great ideas can inspire teaching and learning in classrooms. That’s what matters.
Though there are side effects, the benefits of Big Data are so big that there’s no going back. We just make the best use of it.
66．Which one is the best illustration (配图) to this passage
A． B． C． D．
67．Which of the following can be put in ________
A．Big Data can read your mind. B．Big Data is greatly surprising.
C．Big Data can control your life. D．Big Data makes life more convenient.
68．Why does the writer mention the Theory of Relativity
A．To show that Albert Einstein was a great scientist.
B．To introduce the disadvantages of using Big Data.
C．To stress that big ideas are different from Big Data.
D．To suggest that schools should depend on big ideas.
69．What can we learn about Big Data from the passage
A．It needs to be properly used. B．It is numbers about people.
C．It tells us about the future. D．It has mind-reading power.
70．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．Why do we use Big Data B．How do we collect Big Data
C．What can Big Data bring to us D．Where can we find Big Data
（2025·湖北宜昌·模拟预测）Mathilde Wittock, a designer from Belgium, makes resting chairs out of old tennis balls. She creates them with no wood or plastic. Instead, each of her chairs is made of 500 tennis balls. It is both cool and strong.
Wittock wants to help protect the environment because many tennis balls are thrown away and don’t break down easily. About 300 million tennis balls are produced each year, and almost all of them end up in landfills (垃圾填埋场). It takes them over 400 years to break down. Big tennis events use a large number of balls, like the US Open with 70,000 and Wimbledon Championships with 55,000. The life cycle of a ball is not long, which usually lasts for nine games.
Wittock receives all her materials from donations (捐赠), mostly from tennis clubs. It takes Wittock three to four weeks to make a chair. To meet the customers’ needs, she cuts and colors the tennis balls by hand to match their rooms. It takes her much hard work and patience to change how the balls look.
Creation isn’t the only goal. In fact, what’s more important to Wittock is what happens to the chairs when they’re old. At the end of her chairs’ life, she takes them apart and recycles the tennis balls. The fuzz (细毛) is burned off, and the balls are cut into pieces to make bouncy mats (弹性垫) for kids to play on. In this way, nothing goes to waste.
71．Which of the following can best describe Mathilde Wittock
A．She is a designer of a big company. B．She is creative and helpful.
C．She used to be a tennis player. D．She is an old environmentalist.
72．What can we learn about tennis balls from Paragraph 2
A．55,000 tennis balls are used by the US Open every year.
B．Tennis balls can be broken down easily.
C．Many balls are needed in big tennis events.
D．About 300 million tennis balls are made each month.
73．Where does Wittock get most of the tennis balls for her chairs
A．From landfills. B．From her customers.
C．From tennis clubs. D．From kind-hearted groups.
74．What will most probably be used in making resting chairs
①Scissors ②Glass ③Brush ④Printer
A．①② B．②④ C．③④ D．①③
75．What’s the last paragraph mainly about
A．How to continue to reduce waste. B．How to make tennis balls into mats.
C．How to improve the design of chairs. D．How to take tennis balls apart quickly.
（2025·湖北襄阳·模拟预测）What are glaciers (冰川) You can imagine them as hard ice and snow moving slowly on land. The United Nations (UN) says there are about 200,000 glaciers in the world, covering 10 percent of the land. They hold 70 percent of Earth’s fresh water, just like our huge “ice libraries”—store fresh water, support animals and plants, and provide water for rivers. Without them, many places would be short of water, cities near coasts could be under water, and animals might lose their homes.
Sadly, glaciers are melting (融化) faster than ever because of climate (气候) change, pollution, rising temperatures and human activities. Glaciers are in great danger, so the UN has decided that 2025 is the year to protect glaciers.
China has taken important steps to protect glaciers. Chinese scientists have invented special blankets (毯子) which can stop glaciers from getting too hot from the sun. They cover a 500-square-meter area with blankets made of geotextiles (土工织物) at Dagu Glacier in Sichuan. And very thin, high-tech blankets are used on Glacier No.1 in Xinjiang. They also make snow to help glaciers stay cold and melt more slowly. In April and May, 2023, scientists did this in the Bailanghe Glacier. It’s very important to watch glaciers carefully. In Tianshan Mountains, scientists use modern technology to watch glaciers for 24 hours, and local villagers report changes in the glaciers every day on the phone. China also makes laws to stop pollution near glacier areas.
Protecting glaciers might seem like a huge task, but even small daily choices can help. Glaciers don’t have voices but we do. Every snowflake counts. Let’s speak up for them and start with simple actions right now!
76．The underlined word in Paragraph 1 “them” refers to ________.
A．plants B．rivers C．animals D．glaciers
77．How does the writer mainly explain the importance of glaciers
A．By comparing facts. B．By listing problems.
C．By using numbers and facts. D．By imagining a future world.
78．How many ways does China use to protect glaciers according to the passage
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
79．What’s the writer’s main purpose of writing this article
A．To report how China protects glaciers. B．To explain why glaciers are important.
C．To encourage all of us to protect glaciers. D．To describe what makes glaciers disappear.
80．In which part of the newspaper can we probably read the passage
A．Local News. B．Travel Guide. C．Climate Watch. D．Nature Riddle.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测） In today’s online world, every year’s popular words stand for the spirit of their time. They are like the pulse of the times, beating with the unique feelings and voices of that period. The Chinese character “Jie” in 2024 is like a bright star, shining with a unique light, reflecting the thoughts, values and cultural interests of modern young people. It is more like the young’s recreation and explanation of the ancient meaning of making wishes in modern online culture. After all, making wishes is part of our traditional Chinese culture.
Some netizens said that when they were looking at others’ interview experiences before looking for a job, if someone sent a “Jie” bullet comment (弹幕), they would feel connected at once and not alone. For example, in one popular video about job hunting, over 500 “Jie” bullet comments created a warm yellow river on the screen. Although these characters couldn’t really make young people succeed in the interview, they were like a support in spirit that gave them hope.
★. In March, 2024, the hashtag (主题标签) #JieGoodLucki# on Weibo reached 1. 2 billion views. Many college students sent private messages with “Jie success” to strangers when postgraduate (exam results came out, spreading warmth across the Internet.
From this we can see that this simple yet powerful character is not only a line on the screen, but also a reflection of how young people connect with the times, holding rich meanings: It can not only express best wishes but also show young people’s strong wills and active efforts to achieve a better future.
Of course, we should also realize clearly that while sending the “Jie” bullet comment. we need to work hard in a down-to-earth manner. On the road to achieving our dreams, only by turning good hope into actions and watering hope with our efforts can the good luck and dreams we “Jie” truly come true.
81．Which picture best shows the topic of the passage
A． B． C． D．
82．What BIG question does Paragraph 2 answer
A．How do ancient culture influence modern culture B．Why do young people feel lonely online
C．What makes “Jie” comments meaningful D．When did bullet comments become popular
83．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．“Jie” is not only used in job hunting. B．The government supports this culture.
C．This culture will spread widely online. D．Many young people dislike using “Jie”
84．The author advise people to _________ along with sending “Jie” bullet comments.
A．water hope with dreams B．wait for good luck to come
C．see the past more clearly D．take action and make an effort
85．What would the writer talk about after the last paragraph
A．The history of “Jie” culture B．The details of bullet comments. C．The ways to turn “Jie” into actions D．The future of the word “Jie”.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）In recent years, six amazing companies from Hangzhou have made a big splash in the world of technology. People call them the “Six Dragons”. These companies are doing great things in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, brain-computer interfaces, and video games.
DeepSeek is a leader in AI. Its DeepSeek-V3 model is cheaper to make than other models, but it works better. This has made a big impact on the global AI market. Meanwhile, Unitree Technology and DEEPRobotics are changing the world of robots. Unitree’s robots can move like animals and have amazed people around the world. DEEPRobotics makes robots that can work in dangerous places to keep people safe. Both companies are making robots smarter and more useful.
BrainCo is another important company. It makes devices that can read brain activity and help people relax. For example, it makes headbands that help users practice mindfulness, which is a good demonstration of how these devices can help people relax. Many Core also plays a big role. Its 3D data platform helps other companies develop better AI technology.
Game Science has made waves in the gaming industry with its hit game “Black Myth: Wukong”. The game is based on the famous Chinese story called “Journey to the West.” The game’s success shows how Chinese developers can combine culture and technology in new ways.
Hangzhou’s success is no accident. The local government has created a friendly environment for businesses, with policies like tax breaks and funding for startups. Hangzhou also has a vibrant culture and good schools. which attract talented people. This combination has turned Hangzhou into a global hub for innovation.
Other cities in China, like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, are also home to many leading tech companies. Together, these cities are driving China’s rapid teleological progress. Hangzhou’s “Six Dragons” are not only a symbol of the city’s success but also a testament to China’s growing influence in the global tech world.
86．The DeepSeek-V3 model’s advantage lies in that ________.
A．it is the most advanced AI model in the world B．it costs less to produce yet performs better
C．it is the only model made by DcepSeek D．it has a unique appearance
87．Unitree Technology’s robots are remarkable because ________.
A．they can imitate animal movements B．they can communicate with humans fluently
C．they are the smallest robots in the world D．they can create artworks
88．BrainCo’s headbands are designed to ________.
A．improve users’ memory B．help users relieve stress
C．enhance users’ physical strength D．teach users new languages
89．Which of the following is NOT the reason for Hangzhou’s success in technology
A．The local government have carried out policies like giving tax breaks.
B．Hangzhou has a long-standing history of ancient buildings.
C．Hangzhou has a lively culture and good schools that attract talented people.
D．Funding is provided for startups in Hangzhou.
90．Which would the best theme of the passage
A． B． C． D．
（2025·湖北襄阳·模拟预测）Look at the quiet paper calendar! You might think, “Who needs a pile (叠) of ‘dated paper’ when our phones can tell us the date ” Not me. I still love paper calendars.
When January 1 comes, I place the new, thick calendar on my desk and open it to the first page. The “thunk” sounds satisfying. Three hundred and sixty-five fresh pieces stare back at me, as if saying, “Hey! Let’s get started!” And then, day by day, I tear off (撕下) a page with a sense of satisfaction. Even if I didn’t get much done the day before, each new page cheers me on, reminding me to make the most of the day ahead.
But there’s something else about paper calendars that makes calendar apps (应用) a little disappointed. Paper calendars can be more beautiful! Whether it’s amazing paintings or photos of popular places of interest, the images on their pages offer a break from the tiring daily activities and your phone. And on top of that, you get to learn something. Take the popular Palace Museum Calendar for example. Each page is a mini work of art. The 2025 edition (版本) includes more than 400 objects from the museum’s large collection. Every time you turn a page, there’s a new treasure to discover, along with some interesting information. Overtime, all these fun facts add up and turn you into a little “art historian”.
Will you consider adding a paper calendar to your desk now It won’t just tell you the date. It will be a beautifully designed friend for the year ahead.
91．What does the word “thunk” in paragraph 2 probably refer to
A．A sound. B．A feeling. C．A color. D．A shape.
92．What makes the paper calendars better than calendar apps according to the writer
A．More information. B．Beautiful pictures. C．Some treasures. D．Special editions.
93．In which picture can we see the 2025 Palace Museum Calendar
A． B． C． D．
94．Why would the writer still love paper calendars
A．They can be used for a longer time. B．They are easier to use than phones.
C．They help you become an “art historian”. D．They have advantages like offering break.
95．What BIG question does the passage answer
A．Which calendar is more convenient
B．How can we choose a right paper calendar
C．Why do people keep using paper calendars
D．How many kinds of calendars are there
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）Most Chinese know the famous tale of Ne Zha. After his untimely death, the young hero has his body remade out of lotus root (莲藕). Today, the ancient story is brought back to life by a group of Chinese scientists.
For a long time, bone repairs have been quite painful and expensive. Doctors used steel pieces as a scaffold to hold the patient’s bone together. Once the bone grows back, they would need to take out the scaffold. Now, there is less trouble for the doctors and the patients. Dr. Jiang Xueyu and her research team at Wuhan Polytechnic University has managed to make a scaffold out of the fiber (纤维) from lotus root. The new scaffold is believed to be safer and more affordable for patients.
★ The most important quality is its “friendliness”. Our immune system (免疫系统) reacts badly to what it thinks to be foreign. That’s why if you have a heart problem, you can't just use any heart you find. Unlike a “foreign” heart, the fiber won’t be easily noticed by our system as “foreign”. Besides, it can last for the right time. The lotus fiber can hold up for 180 days-strong enough for the bone to grow back. When the bone has fully recovered, it will break down and disappear. So patients won’t need to have it taken out.
“We are not as magical as Tai Yi Zhen Ren so as to create life, but from the common lotus we managed to find power to help people.” Dr. Jiang said with a smile. The greatest technology can come from simple and imaginative ideas. Next time when you look into a bowl of delicious food or any daily things, a future scientific discovery probably lies within!
96．The research team used fiber from the lotus root to _______.
A．help patients B．cook food C．remake Ne Zha D．spread culture
97．A scaffold is something that _______.
A．causes a lot of pain B．holds heavy weights
C．keeps things together D．costs patients less money
98．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．Lotus fiber has many medical advantages.
B．Dr. Jiang overcame countless difficulties.
C．The new scaffold is actually very expensive.
D．Doctors use the creation to treat heart disease.
99．What does Dr. Jiang stress in paragraph 4
A．Researchers are not able to do magic.
B．Creativity may make simple ideas valuable.
C．Many technologies also come from traditions.
D．Delicious food is important when creating life.
100．Which would be the best picture for the passage
A． B．
C． D．
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）Did you know the universe has its own “music” Long ago, scientists discovered that the universe has its own “music”. “Everything in space—stars, planets, and even humans—vibrates (振动) like notes in a song. This idea was popularized by physicist Max Tegmark in the early 2000s. He explained that everything in the cosmos—stars, planets, and even humans—vibrates at certain speeds. He said these vibrations which happen at certain speeds were called frequencies (频率).
The story began with the Big Bang (大爆炸). The Big Bang created the first “sound waves” in space. Over billions of years, these waves shaped galaxies (星系) and helped form planets. Stars, acting as giant instruments, produced heavier elements through nuclear reactions (核反应). ★ For example, the iron in our blood “sings” at the same frequency as some distant stars!
Tegmark called this connection “cosmic harmony” (宇宙和谐). He said our bodies might carry echoes (回声) of ancient star vibrations. The water we drink, the air we breathe, and the ground we walk on all share this universal music. Even a simple action, like clapping your hands, creates vibrations that are part of the universe’s grand symphony (乐).
So, when you listen to your favorite song, remember: the atoms in your ears once “danced” to the rhythm of exploding stars. The universe isn’t just around us—it’s within us, and we’re all part of its endless melody.
101．Max Tegmark compare the universe to music because ________.
A．he loved playing instruments with others B．everything vibrates at certain frequencies
C．stars create beautiful sounds D．the Big Bang was very loud
102．What role did stars play in “cosmic harmony”
A．They produced light for planets, galaxies and for humans.
B．They made the first music on Earth.
C．They stopped sound waves in space
D．They created heavier elements through nuclear reactions.
103．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．And the nuclear reactions influenced human activities.
B．The Big Bang also carried echoes of ancient star vibrations.
C．Perhaps the humans were responsible for the sound waves.
D．These elements later became part of Earth and living things.
104．Why does the writer mention “clapping your hands” in paragraph 3
A．To explain how sound travels can make wonderful music for humans.
B．To show that human actions are part of the universe’s vibrations.
C．To describe a popular hobby.
D．To prove that music is easy to make.
105．Which picture best matches the theme of the passage
A． B． C． D．
（2025·湖北黄石·模拟预测）In recent years heat and droughts (干旱) happen in many places around the world. The droughts caused serious problems, including shortages of food and energy, and problems with transportation. Droughts aren’t new, but the earth’s rising temperatures because of global warming are making them much harder to avoid.
The drought in the Horn of Africa may be the most serious. For several years, the area has had very little rain during the rainy seasons. The area suffered (遭受) from its worst drought in 40 years. The dry conditions have killed millions of farm animals and damaged the crops. The United Nations warned that as many as 22 million people in the area were in danger of getting hungry.
Almost two-thirds of Europe suffered from what might be the worst drought in 500 years. With temperatures reaching 40℃ and higher, many crops have died. The low water levels cut the amount of hydroelectric (水力发电的) power that could be produced. Some rivers were so low that the heavy boats that carried coal couldn’t travel on them.
In the US, the two largest reservoirs (水库), Lake Mead and Lake Powell are fed by the Colorado River. But they were at low levels because of the drought. The reservoirs are used to create hydroelectric energy. That could end if water levels drop farther.
China faced similar problems. Some areas suffered from a terrible drought, with temperatures as high as 45℃. The drought dried up much of the water in the Yangtze River. That cut the amount of energy produced by the world’s largest dam (大坝) by about 40%.
There are no easy ways of dealing with any of these droughts. Governments and people need to carefully manage water resources as much as possible.
106．What problems did the droughts cause according to the first paragraph
a. Lower costs of living. b. The rise in coal prices.
c. Shortages of food and energy. d. Problems with transportation.
A．a & b. B．a & c. C．c & d. D．b & d.
107．What does the underlined word “damaged” probably mean
A．Harmed. B．Controlled. C．Collected. D．Dried.
108．Which is the right structure of the passage (① = paragraph 1 ②= paragraph 2…)
A．①/②③④/⑤/⑥ B．①/②/③④⑤/⑥ C．①/②③④⑤⑥ D．①/②③④⑤/⑥
109．What is the writer’s purpose of writing the text
A．To develop students’ interest in geography.
B．To explain why and how the droughts happened.
C．To introduced some important countries with droughts.
D．To show problems the droughts have caused around the world.
110．What can we learn from the passage
A．The drought in Europe was the worst all over the world.
B．The droughts are hard to avoid because of global warming.
C．China didn’t suffer from high temperatures above 40℃.
D．Lake Mead and Lake Powell couldn’t produce hydroelectric energy.
（2025·湖北黄石·模拟预测）
Manners at the tableAuthor: Carrie Finn, Chris Lensch Age: 4~8 years old This is a nice book about manners. The pictures are colorful and interesting, and they show the ideas behind each manner. The simple text is perfect for children.
Soup should Be Seen, Not Heard!Author: Beth Brainard Age: 4 and above It gives advice that children can actually use in their everyday lives. It offers answers to questions such as how to set the table, how to introduce people, how to use the phone properly and what to wear to a party.
Dude, That’s Rude!Author: Pamela Espeland, Elizabath Verdick Age: 8~13 years old Kids today need manners more than ever, and the book makes it fun and easy to learn some. Full-color cartoons and texts teach the polite behavior in all kinds of situations—at home, at school, in the bathroom, on the phone and at the mall.
Manners Can Be FunAuthor: Munro Leaf Age: 4~8 years old. If we want something, we should say PLEASE. If others help us or give us something or do things for us, we should say THANK YOU. The ideas behind this book are great. It talks about how we sometimes forget to be kind to the people we live with.
111．Which book is written by Beth Brainard
A．Manners at the table B．Soup should Be Seen, Not Heard!
C．Dude, That’s Rude! D．Manners Can Be Fun
112．What does the book “Soup should Be Seen, Not Heard!” offer
A．Colorful pictures. B．Stories about table manners.
C．Full-color cartoons. D．Advice for children’s daily lives.
113．What idea does the book “Manners Can Be Fun” talk about
A．How to set the table. B．How to introduce people.
C．Saying “PLEASE” and “THANK YOU”. D．Polite behavior at the mall.
114．What’s the key word of the text
A．Pictures. B．Questions. C．Ideas. D．Manners.
115．Why does the writer write the text
A．To help us know about some books about manners.
B．To tell us the importance of reading books.
C．To introduce some manners to children.
D．To tell us some great authors from foreign countries.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）It’s getting hot. You have your hair cut. The barber Tony cuts off part of your hair and sweeps it away, but your hair’s journey is not over after the haircut.
Have you ever thought of planting your old hair after it’s cut off Some farmers do! What comes up Not wigs (假发), but bigger and tastier crops. Hair is full of nitrogen (氮) that helps plants to grow. When cut hair is mixed into soil, the hair breaks down, slowly letting out nitrogen which can help flowers and vegetables get big a little faster.
If you’ve got a wool sweater on, you’re wearing a sheep’s haircut. Sheep grow fine curly fur called wool. All those curls make air pockets that trap (使留存) heat, keeping the sheep warm. Farmers shear the sheep in summer, so the sheep don’t feel too hot. And we use the hair to make warm clothes, socks, and hats. Wool can even take in rain without feeling wet.
What does your hair say about you Even many years after it has been cut, hair can tell surprising secrets. Because hair is made from bits of old cells, it has trace (微量) of chemicals that were in the body when the hair grew. When people are kept in the situation of dangerous chemicals, these traces remain in the hair, even long after they have disappeared from the body itself. Testing hair can help doctors know if there are dangerous chemicals in the food and water. Hair can tell another important secret—whose hair is it This can be used to help solve crimes.
Hair does so many things for us. It keeps us warm and cool, helps farmers, shows mysteries, and provides endless styling fun. One thing is for sure, it’s not just for wigs any more.
116．Where can we read this passage
A．On a history book. B．On a fashion website.
C．On a science magazine. D．On a sports newspaper.
117．How does hair help plants to grow
A．It provides nitrogen. B．It breaks down soil.
C．It takes in rainwater. D．It lets out a smell.
118．What does the underlined part “shear the sheep” mean
A．Give enough food to the sheep. B．Wash the sheep many times.
C．Fird living place for the sheep. D．Cut the wool off the sheep.
119．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4
A．Hair helps keep warm. B．Hair testing is important.
C．Hair can tell secrets. D．Hair helps solve crimes.
120．What might be the best title for the passage
A．Not for Wigs B．After the Haircut C．Hair for Fun D．The Styling of Hair
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）Mung Bean Milk
As an important part of Beijing’s local culture, douzhi is believed to have been invented during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), but it was Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty who turned it into a royal (皇家的) snack. Also known as mung bean milk, douzhi is made from the fluid remnants (液体残留物) of mung bean noodles. It looks grayish-green, tastes mostly sour with a tinge of sweetness and has a special smell. Usually, people have douzhi with a few Chinese-style pickles (腌菜), which makes it easier to go down.
Stinky Mandarin Fish
Invented around 200 years ago, stinky mandarin fish is atypical Hui-styled dish known for its unpleasant smell, tender (嫩的) meat and bright color. The pickling of the fish is the key to the whole cooking—fresh mandarin fish should be covered with salt, put into a wooden bucket layer (层) by layer and then pressed down with a heavy stone. After about eight days, the fish would become smelly and can come shallow-fried and braised (炖) in soy sauce.
River Snail Rice Noodles
River snail rice noodles are a famous local snack from Liuzhou, Guangxi, which smell bad but taste sour, refreshing and spicy.Preparing Liuzhou rice noodles, river snail soup and sour bamboo shoots is just the beginning.Other ingredients (原料) like fuzhu, peanuts and many other natural spices also play an important part.Together, they create a perfect magic snack. One interesting fact is that it has no snail meat regardless of the name, because the snail meat is removed after boiling.
121．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．CUSTOM. B．TRAVEL. C．ART. D．FOOD．
122．People usually have douzhi with pickles because ________.
A．this classic breakfast mix was once enjoyed by royals
B．both taste sour and sweet
C．they hate to waste the fluid remnants of mung bean noodles
D．this can help them get it down more easily
123．What’s the key to cooking stinky mandarin fish
A．Keeping the fish meat fresh and tender. B．Frying and braising the fish in soy sauce.
C．Pickling the fish until it raises a smell. D．Storing the fish in a wooden bucket.
124．“River Snail Rice Noodles” are best translated into “________”.
A．过桥米线 B．螺蛳粉 C．粿条 D．酸辣粉
125．What can we infer from those snacks
A．They are smelly but tasty. B．They are popular in northern China
C．They include lots of ingredients. D．They require long-term pickling.
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）
Going green
Due to climate change, green technology has become more important than ever. One key green technology is carbon capture and storage (CCS，碳捕获与封存技术). It works by “catching” CO at places like factories and putting it underground to be stored. In 2025, Norway will complete Europe’s first large CCS project, and the UK will spend around 160 billion yuan on CCS. In 2025, clean energy is set to be used more for power than coal.
In 2025, China plans to make brain-computer interface (BCI，脑机接口) devices to help people in different ways, like in medicine and VR. NEO, one device made by Chinese scientists, is a wireless BCI with eight small parts that connect to the brain. It helps people who can’t move their hands to use them again. Scientists started testing NEO in 2023 and got good results. The makers of NEO want to try it out on more people in 2025.
AI agents
AI is changing the world a lot. AI agents, which can see what’s around them and make choices by themselves, are becoming important. AI agents can help with “easy” jobs like filling out reports. Then, as we make better ones, they will be able to watch and control systems on their own. The US company Gartner said AI agents will be a big deal in 2025 and will help make 15 percent of work decisions by 2028.
126．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．Human &Nature B．Science&Technology
C．History &Culture D．Population&Environment
127．How does CCS technology work
A．By storing CO underground. B．By releasing CO into the air.
C．By turning CO into clean water. D．By burning CO to produce energy.
128．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________ .
A．New computer devices B．New computer systems
C．Future available apps D．Mind-reading machines
129．According to the text, how can AI agents help us now
A．They can do simple jobs for us.
B．They can control systems on their own.
C．They can help slow down climate change.
D．They can help make 15 percent of work decisions.
130．All the news above ________.
A．has to do with traditional lifestyle
B．has great influences on medical science
C．has to do with new scientific achievements in 2025
D．has nothing to do with scientific and technological progress
（2025·湖北武汉·模拟预测）December 4th, 2024, something wonderful happened. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO), put “Spring Festival” into the very important Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录). It’s a really big honor for the Spring Festival!
The Spring Festival is a very important part of Chinese culture. It has another name, Chinese New Year.
It’s not just a big festival in China. People from all over the world also like to celebrate it. When it was added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list, it means the whole world not only saw where it came from—that it started in China, but also the great ideas it has that can bring people from different places together.
This festival is like a window that shows the good things about Chinese civilization. It has the values of peace and being in harmony. During the Spring Festival, people give their best wishes for the coming year, hoping for a better life. It also shows some values that all people like, like being nice to everyone and keeping a good balance between people and nature.
★ In Chinese culture, having a close family is very important. And this love for the family doesn’t just stay at home. It goes to the neighborhood, the whole country, and even to other countries. That’s why, every Spring Festival, millions of people in China go back to their hometowns, making it the world's largest human migration.
The Spring Festival has a lot of intangible cultural traditions. Every part of it has a long history and deep meaning. It’s a time full of old stories and special customs. These customs all come from the stories that people told for a long time.
For example, setting off fireworks and putting up red things on houses and shops come from an old story about an animal called “nian”. The Chinese word for “year” is also “nian”. Long ago, people thought this “nian” would come and hurt people and animals at the end of the year. But they found a way to scare it away. The story says “nian” was very afraid of loud noises and the color red. So, these customs started and we still do them today.
Rao Quan, who is the vice-minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and led the Chinese team at the UNESCO meeting, was very happy and said thank you for this honor. He said that having Spring Festival on the UN