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（2025·河北·中考真题）
阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。
We may have an interview for our volunteer work. And the following suggestions will help make the interview a success.
We should do some research on the volunteer work. We can call the organization or visit its website to find out some information about it. It’s also important for us to think about what questions the interviewers may ask. It will help us to keep the interview going smoothly.
When leaving for the interview, we must remember to take everything we need. And we’re supposed to be at the interview about 30 minutes early. It allows us to get ready for the interview.
Before we go into the interview room, we can take a deep breath to relax ourselves. When we hear someone ask us to go inside, we can enter the room. We should greet the interviewers with a smile and stand until they ask us to sit down.
In answering questions, we had better be confident to show our talent and skills. It’s important to look into the interviewers’ eyes even if we are very nervous and shy. If we can’t understand the interviewers’ questions, it’s OK to ask the interviewers to explain them further.
Before the interview is over, the interviewers usually invite us to ask some questions. We can ask a question about the work or the interview. For example, “What kind of training do you offer to volunteers ” We are supposed to thank the interviewers before we leave.
With these suggestions, we will have a good chance of getting volunteer work.
1．How can we do research on the volunteer work
2．Why are we supposed to be at the interview early
3．What can we do to relax ourselves before we go into the interview room
4．What should we do if we can’t understand the interviewers’ questions
5．What question do you want to ask the interviewers before the interview is over (Your question should be different from the underlined one in the text.)
【答案】1．By calling the organization or visiting its website./ We can call the organization or visit its website./ … 2．Because it allows us to get ready for the interview./ It allows us to get ready for the interview./ … 3．Take a deep breath./ We can take a deep breath to relax ourselves./ … 4．Ask the interviewers to explain them further./ We should ask the interviewers to explain them further./ … 5．When can I get the result of the interview / What should I do if I pass the interview / …
【导语】本文主要讲述了如何成功应对志愿者工作面试的建议。
1．根据“We can call the organization or visit its website to find out some information about it”可知，我们可以通过打电话给组织或访问其网站来了解相关信息。故填By calling the organization or visiting its website./ We can call the organization or visit its website./ …
2．根据“It allows us to get ready for the interview”可知，提前到达可以让我们为面试做好准备。故填Because it allows us to get ready for the interview./ It allows us to get ready for the interview./ …
3．根据“we can take a deep breath to relax ourselves”可知，我们可以深呼吸来放松自己。故填Take a deep breath./ We can take a deep breath to relax ourselves./ …
4．根据“it’s OK to ask the interviewers to explain them further”可知，可以请面试官进一步解释问题。故填Ask the interviewers to explain them further./ We should ask the interviewers to explain them further./ …
5．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为When can I get the result of the interview / What should I do if I pass the interview / …
（2025·吉林·中考真题）
Mary was a cute girl. When she was 11 years old, she lived in a small town. She loved playing the violin, but she wasn’t getting better at it. So she asked her father, John, for help.
The next day, John woke Mary up and took her to run along the road near their home. But soon Mary felt tired. Her dad suggested a rest, for he noticed Mary wanted to give up.
Then, John told a story about himself. When he was a child, he always ran along the road. Many children called the road “Endless Road”, because they couldn’t run to the end. However, he wanted to see what was waiting at the end of it. So he decided to run a little farther each time. He finally reached the end, tired but excited. There, he found the fantastic scenery (景色) with thick grass and beautiful flowers in front of him.
The story made Mary full of hope. From then on, she kept practicing the violin harder and tried to make a little more progress each day.
Now, Mary becomes a good violinist. Whenever she meets difficulties, she will remember “Endless Road”. And she will always keep it in mind.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
6．Where did Mary live at the age of 11
7．Who took Mary to run along the road
8．Why did many children call the road “Endless Road”
9．How did John feel when he reached the end
10．What will Mary remember when she meets difficulties
【答案】6．In a small town./She (Mary) lived in a small town. 7．John/ Her (Mary’s) dad./ Mary’s (Her) father./ Mary’s dad (father) took her to run along the road (near her home). 8．Because they couldn’t run to the end/ Many children called the road “Endless Road” because they couldn’t run to the end. 9．He (John) felt tired but excited./ He (John) was tired but excited./ Tired but excited/ John (He) felt tired but excited when he reached the end. 10．The “Endless Road”/ “Endless Road”./ She will remember (the) “Endless Road”./ Mary will remember (the) “Endless Road” when she meets difficulties.
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了11岁的玛丽在小提琴练习中遇到瓶颈，父亲约翰通过讲述自己童年坚持跑完“无尽之路”的故事激励她，最终玛丽成为优秀小提琴家的故事。
6．根据“When she was 11 years old, she lived in a small town.”可知，玛丽11岁时住在一个小镇上。故填In a small town./ She (Mary) lived in a small town.
7．根据“The next day, John woke Mary up and took her to run along the road near their home.”可知，玛丽的父亲约翰带着玛丽沿着路跑。故填John/ Her (Mary’s) dad./ Mary’s (Her) father./ Mary’s dad (father) took her to run along the road (near her home).
8．根据“Many children called the road ‘Endless Road’, because they couldn’t run to the end.”可知，因为孩子们无法跑到路的尽头，所以称这条路为“无尽之路”。故填Because they couldn’t run to the end/ Many children called the road “Endless Road” because they couldn’t run to the end.
9．根据“He finally reached the end, tired but excited.”可知，约翰到达尽头时感觉又累又兴奋。故填He (John) felt tired but excited./ He (John) was tired but excited./ Tired but excited/ John (He) felt tired but excited when he reached the end.
10．根据“Whenever she meets difficulties, she will remember ‘Endless Road’.”可知，当玛丽遇到困难时，她会记得那条“无尽之路”。故填The “Endless Road”/ “Endless Road”./ She will remember (the) “Endless Road”./ Mary will remember (the) “Endless Road” when she meets difficulties.
（2025·黑龙江·中考真题）
Earthquakes may happen in some areas every year. How can we save ourselves when an earthquake happens Remember the following advice that can keep you safe.
Leave quickly. Leave the building quickly when the ground stops shaking. Don’t use a lift. It may be very dangerous. You should be careful and try not to fall down when you go downstairs. Accidents may happen when many people rush into a crowded stair. Remember to run to the ground away from street lights or power lines.
Find a safe place. If you can’t leave in time, you should hide yourselves under a table and stay away from windows. If you are in a bus or car, stay in it. If you are in the mountains, be careful of falling rocks.
Value lives. Some people care about the things that are valuable. You will lose the best opportunity to run away. Anything is less valuable than your lives.
Keep calm. When you are caught in a building, you should keep calm. Don’t shout all the time. You should save your energy and try to find some food and water.
Answer the questions according to the passage.
11．Is it safe to use a lift when an earthquake happens
12．Why should we avoid falling down when we go downstairs
13．What should we do to keep safe if we can’t escape from the building in time
14．What is the most valuable thing to us according to the passage
15．What can we learn from the passage
【答案】11．No./No, it isn’t. 12．Because accidents may happen when many people rush into a crowded stair./Because it may be very dangerous. 13．We should hide ourselves under a table and stay away from windows. 14．Our lives./The life./Life./The lives./Lives. 15．We should remember some advice to keep safe when an earthquake happens.
【导语】本文主要讲述了地震发生时该如何保护自己的安全。
11．根据“Don’t use a lift. It may be very dangerous.”可知，地震时，使用电梯的不安全的。故填No./No, it isn’t.
12．根据“You should be careful and try not to fall down when you go downstairs. Accidents may happen when many people rush into a crowded stair.”可知，当许多人涌入拥挤的楼梯时，可能会发生事故（这是很危险的），那么这时候要避免摔倒。故填Because accidents may happen when many people rush into a crowded stair./Because it may be very dangerous.
13．根据“If you can’t leave in time, you should hide yourselves under a table and stay away from windows.”可知，如果不能及时离开，应该躲在桌子下并远离窗户。故填We should hide ourselves under a table and stay away from windows.
14．根据“Anything is less valuable than your lives.”可知，生命是最宝贵的。故填Our lives./The life./Life./The lives./Lives.
15．开放性问题，回答言之有理即可。参考答案为We should remember some advice to keep safe when an earthquake happens.
（2025·广西·中考真题）
Have you ever wondered whether bamboo is a tree or a kind of grass It is a kind of grass in the science of plant. Bamboo is really a wonder of nature. This fast-growing plant can be seen everywhere and is widely used.
Bamboo has got many advantages, leading to its common uses for thousands of years. Bamboo is often used to produce daily products, such as chairs, beds and tables. What’s more, bamboo can be made into a kind of material for clothes. Bamboo can even be used as an excellent building material because it grows fast and it is strong.
Bamboo is easy to decay (腐烂), so people have to add chemicals to make bamboo-based materials (竹基材料) stay for a long time. But these chemicals are bad for the environment. Chinese scientists have kept improving technologies to deal with this disadvantage. Here is a good example. In 2016, a Chinese research team in Nanjing began to work on new bamboo technologies. Later, the team succeeded in developing a new bamboo technology.
The new technology is a heat treatment. This treatment moves decay-causing matters out of bamboo without adding chemicals that are harmful to the environment. At the same time, the structure (结构) of bamboo is well kept. As a result, new bamboo-based materials were produced and chosen as an excellent building material to build the scenic platforms (观景平台) of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge — the world’s largest sea-cross bridge. Since the new bamboo-based materials were used on the platforms, they have stood sunlight, seawater and even the natural disasters. Now, the scenic platforms still remain as strong as ever.
根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。
16．What is bamboo in the science of plant
17．Why can bamboo be used as an excellent building material
18．When did the Chinese research team in Nanjing begin to work on new bamboo technologies
19．What are the advantages of the new bamboo technology （不超过15个词）
20．Write an ending sentence for the passage.（不超过15个词）
【答案】16．A kind of grass. 17．Because it grows fast and is strong. 18．In 2016. 19．It removes decay-causing matters without harmful chemicals. 20．Bamboo will play a more important role in people’s life.（答案不唯一，合理即可）
【导语】本文介绍了竹子的植物学分类、广泛用途，以及中国科学家研发的无化学防腐热处理技术，并以港珠澳大桥观景平台为例说明其耐久性。
16．根据“It is a kind of grass in the science of plant”可知竹子属于禾本科植物。故填A kind of grass.
17．根据“Bamboo can even be used as an excellent building material because it grows fast and it is strong”可知竹子生长快且坚固。故填Because it grows fast and is strong.
18．根据“In 2016, a Chinese research team in Nanjing began to work on new bamboo technologies”可知南京团队于2016年开始研究新技术。故填In 2016.
19．根据第四段内容可知，第四段指出新技术通过热处理去除致腐物质，且不添加有害化学物质，此为主要优势。故填It removes decay-causing matters without harmful chemicals.
20．根据最后一段内容可知，结尾句需总结竹子的价值或未来影响，比如竹子将在人们的生活中扮演更重要的角色。故填Bamboo will play a more important role in people’s life.
（2025·黑龙江绥化·中考真题）
根据短文内容，回答下列各题
I was walking along a busy road when I noticed a young man standing near the crossing selling toys. Usually I would hurry past such sellers. But I found this young man was blind. I wanted to see how he sold his things, so I stood for some time without crossing the street.
Soon, a young mother with a little girl came by and the child set her eyes on one of the teddy bears. The mother asked about the price and it was only one dollar. She pulled out a 10-dollar note from her handbag and told the young man that she was giving him 10 dollars and wanted the change (零钱) back. I was wondering how he was going to do it. He told the young mother to put the money in the bag hanging around his neck and take out her change herself.
I realized that this young man believed people would not cheat him. There was no way for him to know whether someone would take out more than they should have. As a 30-year-old man, I was deeply moved. I bought a model car from him that I didn’t need. As I walked down the street, I gave the model car to a kid walking with his father.
I kept thinking that the world would be a better place if we could all learn to trust each other more, like the young blind street seller.
21．Where did the writer see the young man
22．What did the little girl want to buy
23．Did the young man know actually how much change the woman took out
24．Why did the writer buy a model car that he didn’t need
25．According to the passage, what is the writer’s idea
【答案】21．①Near the crossing(of a busy road).
② He/The writer/The author saw the young man near the crossing (of a busy road). 22．①One of the teddy bears/A teddy bear/One teddy bear.
②She wanted to buy a/one teddy bear.
③She wanted to buy one of the teddy bears. 23．No/No, he didn’t. 24．Because he/the writer/the author was(deeply) moved (by the young/ blind man). 25．①The world would be a better place if we could all learn to trust each other more (like the young blind street seller).
②The world will be a better place if we can all learn to trust each other more (like the young blind street seller).
【导语】本文讲述了作者目睹一位盲人玩具卖家信任顾客找零的故事，告诉我们如果人们都能像这位盲人卖家一样彼此信任，世界将会变得更加美好。
21．根据“I was walking along a busy road when I noticed a young man standing near the crossing selling toys”可知，作者在十字路口附近看到了这个年轻人，故填①Near the crossing(of a busy road).② He/The writer/The author saw the young man near the crossing (of a busy road).
22．根据“Soon, a young mother with a little girl came by and the child set her eyes on one of the teddy bears”可知，小女孩想要买一只泰迪熊，故填①One of the teddy bears/A teddy bear/One teddy bear.②She wanted to buy a/one teddy bear.③She wanted to buy one of the teddy bears.
23．根据“There was no way for him to know whether someone would take out more than they should have”可知，他不知道那个女人到底拿出了多少零钱，故填No/No, he didn’t.
24．根据“As a 30-year-old man, I was deeply moved. I bought a model car from him that I didn’t need”可知，作者被这个盲人感动了，所以买了他不需要的汽车模型，故填Because he/the writer/the author was(deeply) moved (by the young/ blind man).
25．根据“I kept thinking that the world would be a better place if we could all learn to trust each other more, like the young blind street seller.”可知，作者认为如果我们都能像这个年轻的盲人小贩一样，学会更多地相互信任，世界将会变得更美好，故填①The world would be a better place if we could all learn to trust each other more (like the young blind street seller).②The world will be a better place if we can all learn to trust each other more (like the young blind street seller).
（2025·黑龙江·中考真题）
When I spent the summer with my grandmother, she sent me to the store with a list. Behind the counter (柜台) was a lady, Miss White.
“Excuse me,” I said, she looked up. “I need to get these,” I continued, holding my list.
“So Go and get them,” Miss White pointed to a sign. “There is no one here but you and me, and I’m not your servant, so get yourself a basket over there.”
I went shopping twice a week that summer. Sometimes she shortchanged (少找零) me. Other times she overcharged (多收钱). Going to the store was like getting into a fight. But by the end of the summer, I could finish the one-hour shopping trip in around 15 minutes. On the morning when I was to return home, I stopped to buy some water.
“All right,” she said. “What did you learn this summer ” “That you’re mean (刻薄的)!” I replied.
Miss White just laughed. “I know what you think of me,” she said. “Well, I don’t care! I meet some children every day. My job is to teach every child life lessons. When you get older, you’ll be glad!” Glad I met Miss White Ha! Impossible!
Then one day my daughter came to me with homework trouble. “It’s too hard, Mum,” she said. “Could you finish my math problems for me ”
“If I do it for you, how can you learn to do it yourself ” I said. Suddenly, I was back at that store where I had learned the hard way to add up the bill (账单) by myself. From then on, I’ve never been overcharged.
阅读短文，回答下列问题。
26．Who did the writer visit that summer
27．How often did the writer go to the store
28．Did Miss White treat the writer kindly
29．Why did Miss White shortchange or overcharge the writer
30．What lesson can you learn from the story
【答案】26．Her/The writer’s grandmother. 27．Twice a week. 28．No, she didn’t. 29．Because she wanted to teach the writer/her/every child life lessons (a life lesson)./Because she wanted to teach the writer/her to add up the bill (by herself)./To teach the writer/ her/every child life lessons (a life lesson)./To teach the writer/her/to add up the bill (by herself). 30．I should depend on myself./I should learn to do it (by) myself.
【导语】本文主要介绍了作者祖母让作者去商店买东西，而商店的收银员Miss White总是故意少找零或多收费，这让作者非常生气。尽管如此，Miss White坚持这样做，因为她认为这是在教作者生活中的重要课程。作者虽然当时不理解，但后来在面对女儿的作业问题时，意识到自己学会了独立解决问题。
26．根据“When I spent the summer with my grandmother,”可知作者拜访了她的奶奶。故填Her/The writer’s grandmother.
27．根据“I went shopping twice a week that summer”可知作者一周去两次那个商店。故填Twice a week.
28．根据“Sometimes she shortchanged (少找零) me. Other times she overcharged (多收钱). Going to the store was like getting into a fight”可知有时她少找零钱，有时她多收钱，去商店就像打架一样，所以她对待作者不友好。故填No, she didn’t.
29．根据“My job is to teach every child life lessons.”以及“I was back at that store where I had learned the hard way to add up the bill (账单) by myself.”可知她教给每个孩子一个生活教训，她想通过少找钱让作者自己把账单加起来。故填Because she wanted to teach the writer/her/every child life lessons (a life lesson)./Because she wanted to teach the writer/her to add up the bill (by herself)./To teach the writer/ her/every child life lessons (a life lesson)./To teach the writer/her/to add up the bill (by herself).
30．根据“If I do it for you, how can you learn to do it yourself...From then on, I’ve never been overcharged.”可知作者在面对女儿的作业问题时，意识到自己学会了独立解决问题，这正是Miss White教给她的生活课程。故填I should depend on myself./I should learn to do it (by) myself.
（2025·山西·中考真题）
请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容回答问题。
No. 1 Middle School About Teaching & Learning Activity Notice
Dear teachers and students,
We would like to inform you of the following:
To answer the nation’s call, we will no longer organize students to come to school for any lessons or tests on Saturdays and Sundays. We hope students can get enough rest, reduce stress and better balance study and life.
For more details, please check with class teachers.
Best wishes,
Teaching Office of Senior One
Considering the importance of helping students have a healthy body and mind, the school made this decision. Besides, it is scientific not to make students spend too much time at school.
This change in the senior high school quickly becomes a hot topic. People have different ideas about it.
Cheng Xiaomeng, a student Li Tao, a student
The two-day weekend provides me with more time for my all-round development. I can take up new hobbies, like gardening, yoga or painting. Also, I can take part in volunteer work or community service. These activities help open my eyes, improve my communication skills and grow my sense of responsibility. My parents are busy working on weekends. For two days, there’s no one watching over me. I may lose myself in playing computer games or watching TV rather than focusing on my studies. If I relax over the weekend while other classmates continue studying, I am afraid I will fall behind.
Mr. Yu, a parent Ms. Ma, a teacher
AI is developing fast. AI and the two-day break at home give children chances to learn more efficiently (高效地). AI can make personal learning plans to help deal with children’s difficulties. What’s more, AI offers intelligent services to answer children’s questions at any time. The two-day weekend makes independent learning possible for students. They can set their own study goals, and manage their time to reflect on what they’ve learned at school or further explore (探究) subjects they enjoy. This helps them to develop their thinking ability.
31．When will the students no longer go to school
32．Who thinks differently from the others about the decision
33．How can AI help deal with difficulties
34．According to the teacher, why is independent learning important to students
35．As a student who is going to senior high school, what do you think of the school’s decision Why do you think so
【答案】31．On Saturdays and Sundays./ On weekends./ At weekends. 32．Li Tao. 33．By making personal learning plans. 34．Because it helps them to develop their thinking ability. 35．
I think it’s excellent. Because it will provide me with more time for my all-round development.（答案不唯一，合理即可）
【导语】本文主要讲述了第一中学取消周末上课的决定，并列举了不同人群对这一决定的看法。
31．根据“We will no longer organize students to come to school for any lessons or tests on Saturdays and Sundays”可知，学生将不再在周末（星期六和星期日）到学校上课。故填On Saturdays and Sundays./ On weekends./ At weekends.
32．根据“Cheng Xiaomeng, a student; The two-day weekend provides me with more time for my all-round development”、“Li Tao, a student; If I relax over the weekend while other classmates continue studying, I am afraid I will fall behind.”、“Mr. Yu, a parent; AI and the two-day break at home give children chances to learn more efficiently (高效地)”和“Ms. Ma, a teacher; The two-day weekend makes independent learning possible for students.”可知，Cheng Xiaomeng支持周末休息，认为可以发展兴趣爱好。Li Tao担心无人监督会沉迷游戏或落后于他人。Mr. Yu和Ms. Ma分别从AI辅助学习和自主学习角度支持该决定。故Li Tao的观点与其他三人不同。故填Li Tao.
33．根据“AI can make personal learning plans to help deal with children’s difficulties”可知，AI通过制定个性化学习计划解决困难。故填By making personal learning plans.
34．根据“This helps them to develop their thinking ability”可知，独立学习的重要性在于培养思维能力。故填Because it helps them to develop their thinking ability.
35．本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：我认为它很好。因为这样可以让我有更多的时间来全面发展。故填I think it’s excellent. Because it will provide me with more time for my all-round development.
（2025·江苏扬州·中考真题）
阅读短文，回答下面5个问题，将答案写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。(每题答案不超过10个词)
Fashion trends (趋势) are around us, and can be exciting. A trend used to happen in a 20-year cycle, but the latest development of the Internet and clothing business has increasingly cut the length of the cycle short. Now, it seems there comes a new fashion trend every couple of months, but it still follows the same stages:
●A trend is usually first brought in during a big fashion show. Reporters, writers, and some other important people collect what they have learned in the show and predict a trend in the near future.
●Then the trend is talked about online and finally worn by famous people to make it better accepted, which leads to the rise of the trend.
●Once the trend becomes popular, it will go to the public soon. Large clothing companies and shops begin following the trend so that everyone can get their hands on it. This is when the trend gets to the highest point.
●After that, the trend usually falls and becomes out of date. However, this is not always the end, as trends happen in broader cycles and most get popular again.
Trends can be a great way to try something new and test your style. A survey says some people enjoy following trends because they keep fashion exciting and provide fresh ideas. However, others may not think so, especially when a trend doesn’t agree with how they feel about themselves. Trends can be fun, but sometimes prove a waste of money because many simply see trends as brands (品牌). So, should we follow fashion trends
Clearly, there’s no right answer whether to follow trends or not depends on how they go with your values, spending, and sense of self. It does not hurt to watch trend reports but never choose to follow them unless you really think they fit with your personal style.
36．How long does a new fashion trend last now
37．Who usually first realizes a new fashion trend
38．Which situation means the trend has reached the highest point
39．Why do some people dislike following trends according to the survey
40．Do you prefer brands when buying clothes Why or why not
【答案】36．Every couple of months. 37．Reporters, writers, and some other important people. 38．Everyone can get their hands on it. 39．Because the trends don’t agree with their self-feeling. 40．No, because personal style matters more.
【导语】本文主要介绍了时尚趋势的周期变化、传播阶段以及人们对追潮流的两种态度，最后提出是否追随潮流取决于个人价值观和风格的匹配。
36．根据“Now, it seems there comes a new fashion trend every couple of months”可知，现在时尚趋势每隔几个月就会出现一次。故填Every couple of months.
37．根据“A trend is usually first brought in during a big fashion show. Reporters, writers, and some other important people collect what they have learned in the show and predict a trend in the near future.”可知，最先意识到新时尚趋势的是记者、作家和一些重要人物。故填Reporters, writers, and some other important people.
38．根据“Large clothing companies and shops begin following the trend so that everyone can get their hands on it. This is when the trend gets to the highest point”可知，大型服装公司和商店开始追随这一趋势，以便每个人都能买到它，这是趋势到达最高点的时候。故填Everyone can get their hands on it.
39．根据“others may not think so, especially when a trend doesn’t agree with how they feel about themselves”可知，部分人因潮流与自我认知不符而不喜欢追随。故填Because the trends don’t agree with their self-feeling.
40．本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：不，因为个人风格更重要。故填No, because personal style matters more.
（2025·四川广安·中考真题）
阅读下面短文，然后根据文章内容简要回答下面各小题，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应位置。
Water is important in our life, but sometimes water can be dangerous. So we must pay attention to water safety, especially for kids. Water safety for kids often happens at home and in the pool. Here are some suggestions.
▲Be careful of hot water. Hot water can be dangerous, especially for kids under five. Young kids have thinner skin (皮肤) than adults, so it’s easier for them to be burnt. You can reduce the risk by testing the temperature of the water with your wrist (腕) or elbow (肘) before placing your kid in the bath.
▲Watch out for danger in the bathroom. The bathroom is full of danger for young kids. Parents can’t leave them alone in the bathrooms. When young kids are in the bathrooms, remember to put away all the electrical appliances (设备) to avoid the risk.
▲Never let kids swim alone. Swimming in the pool may make kids feel great. But it is not a perfect sport because of the risk of injury (伤害). It’s dangerous when kids stay in the pool alone because they may even drown (溺亡). So kids should swim with their parents.
Everyone should realize the importance of water safety. To keep kids safe, we need to follow the suggestions above.
41．Where does water safety for kids often happen (no more than 6 words)
42．How many suggestions are mentioned (提及) in the passage (no more than 1 word)
43．Why is it easier for young kids to be burnt (no more than 8 words)
44．Can parents leave their young kids alone in the bathrooms (no more than 3 words)
45．Who should kids swim with (no more than 2 words)
【答案】41．At home and in the pool. 42．Three./3. 43．Because young kids have thinner skin than adults./Because they have thinner skin than adults./Because their skin is thinner than adults’./Because young kids’ skin is thinner than adults’. 44．No./No, they can’t. 45．Their parents.
【导语】本文主要讲述了水安全对儿童的重要性，并给出了三条建议以确保儿童在家中和游泳池中的安全。
41．根据“Water safety for kids often happens at home and in the pool.”可知，儿童的水安全问题通常发生在家里和游泳池中。故填At home and in the pool.
42．根据“▲Be careful of hot water.”，“▲Watch out for danger in the bathroom.”和“▲Never let kids swim alone.”可知，文章共提到三个建议。故填Three./3.
43．根据“Young kids have thinner skin (皮肤) than adults, so it’s easier for them to be burnt.”可知，小孩子的皮肤比成年人更薄，因此他们更容易被烫伤。故填Because young kids have thinner skin than adults./Because they have thinner skin than adults./Because their skin is thinner than adults’./Because young kids’ skin is thinner than adults’.
44．根据“Parents can’t leave them alone in the bathrooms.”可知，父母不能让孩子独自待在浴室。故填No./No, they can’t.
45．根据“So kids should swim with their parents.”可知，孩子应该和父母一起游泳。故填Their parents.
（2025·江苏连云港·中考真题）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每个题目的答案不超过5个单词。
On April 19, the world’s first half-marathon for humanoid (人形的) robots was held in Beijing. The robots waited beside human runners, starting from the same line.
“I saw many robots running. Some were surprisingly fast, others had very lovely designs, and their running styles were quite different,” said Zhang Huihui, who took part in the race.
During the 21-kilometer-long race, the robots had to run on two legs. Some even wore running shoes. Each robot was supported by a team of human guides, operators (操作员) and engineers. They could have their batteries changed during the race. Teams could even use new robots when the old ones could no longer run.
There were 20 teams in the race and six of them made it to the end. Tiangong Ultra won the first in two hours and 40 minutes. “It crossed the finish line about 30 minutes earlier than expected,” said Xiong Youjun, CEO of a robot center. “In general, all the robots today could deal with challenges such as turns and speed bumps. We made history together.”
“Robots’ completing the race isn’t the finish line. It’s the starting point for the growth of the robot industry,” said Liang Liang, from Yizhuang’s Administrative Committee.
Although the robots fell from time to time, the event proved that they could do real-life tasks. Liang added, “Their small steps today will become giant leaps for human technological progress tomorrow.”
46．What did Zhang Huihui say about robots’ running styles
47．Who supported the robots to finish the race
48．How many robots crossed the finish line
49．What did the robots’ half-marathon event prove
50．What can robots be used for
【答案】46．Different. 47．Guides, operators and engineers. 48．Six. 49．Robots could do real-life tasks. 50．Doing dangerous work./...
【导语】本文主要讲述了世界上首次人形机器人半程马拉松在北京举行，展示了机器人在完成21公里比赛中的表现，以及这一事件对未来机器人行业发展和技术进步的重要意义。
46．根据“and their running styles were quite different”可知机器人的跑步风格是不同的。故填Different.
47．根据“Each robot was supported by a team of human guides, operators (操作员) and engineers”可知每个机器人都由一组人类引导员、操作员和工程师支持。故填Guides, operators and engineers.
48．根据“There were 20 teams in the race and six of them made it to the end.”可知有20支队伍参赛，其中6支队伍的机器人完成了比赛。故填Six.
49．根据“the event proved that they could do real-life tasks”可知这次活动证明了它们能够完成现实生活中的任务。故填Robots could do real-life tasks.
50．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Doing dangerous work./...
（2025·安徽·中考真题）
阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）。
Deep in the woods lived a little squirrel (松鼠) called Nico. One day, Nico saw some orange leaves falling off the trees. “Fall is here!” Nico shouted excitedly. “It’s time for Nut Hunt Day!”
All the little squirrels did exercises to get ready for the big day. They practiced running, climbing, and jumping. Everyone wanted to win the Nut Hunt (找坚果比赛).
When the game kicked off, the little squirrels in the starting circle all ran in different directions. Nico started the hunt well. He jumped around, looking for the nuts under the orange leaves. “Oh, I found one! My first nut!” Nico said happily and picked up the nut. He continued the hunt, holding the nut in his little paw (爪子). “Oh, another one!” Nico cheered. He picked up the nut with another paw and moved on. But when Nico tried to pick up the third nut, he faced a problem. “How can I carry these three nuts with two paws to the starting circle ” Nico thought. “Oh, I know!” Nico put the nuts on top of one another and tried to carry them all together. But the nut tower was too high, and he couldn’t see the way! Ouch! Nico fell and dropped all of the nuts! “I might carry one nut in one paw and two nuts in another paw,” Nico said. But soon Nico realized how difficult it was. He dropped one nut on his leg. Ouch! Then he dropped another nut. Ouch! And another! Ouch! Ouch!
51．Why did all the little squirrels do exercises （不超过10个词）
52．What was the problem Nico faced （不超过15个词）
53．How could Nico solve the problem by himself Please give him a piece of advice. （不超过15个词）
【答案】51．To get ready for the Nut Hunt Day. 52．He didn’t know how to carry three nuts with two paws. 53．He could carry nuts one by one instead of carrying together.
【导语】本文讲述了一只名叫Nico的小松鼠为参加找坚果比赛积极准备，但在比赛中遇到如何同时携带多个坚果的难题，并通过不断尝试寻找解决办法的故事。
51．根据“All the little squirrels did exercises to get ready for the big day. They practiced running, climbing, and jumping. Everyone wanted to win the Nut Hunt (找坚果比赛).”可知，小松鼠们做运动是为“找坚果比赛”那一天做准备。故填To get ready for the Nut Hunt Day.
52．根据“But when Nico tried to pick up the third nut, he faced a problem. ‘How can I carry these three nuts with two paws to the starting circle ’ Nico thought.”可知，Nico遇到的问题是他有三个坚果但只有两只爪子，他不知道如何同时携带。故填He didn’t know how to carry three nuts with two paws.
53．开放性题目，言之有理即可。故填He could carry nuts one by one instead of carrying together.
（2025·重庆·中考真题）
阅读下文并回答问题。
Dear friends,
Last month, we started the “Nature and Me” activity. What did you see and do during your time with nature And how did you feel Please share your stories.
8:15 p. m. 31 May I disliked hiking in the past, but now I enjoy it. My father and I had a hiking trip on MacLehose Trail in Hong Kong. The journey was harder than I expected. My legs started burning after just 30 minutes. But as we climbed higher, the amazing views—green hills, golden beaches, and endless ocean—seemed under my feet. There’s an old Chinese saying, “When you climb to the top, all other mountains seem small.” That’s exactly how I felt. Every drop of sweat counts!
8: 17 p. m. 31 May “I feel free and peaceful.” This was my answer to my friend when she asked me how I felt after an afternoon walk. As we walked through the park, I noticed all those fallen leaves with different shapes and colors lying on the ground. I picked some up and made them into a picture. You know what they say, “The best thing in life is free.” That’s so true. By walking, I got good exercise. By collecting these little treasures, I started paying attention to all the small things around me that I used to miss. It was like an escape (逃离) from what was troubling me.
12 minutes ago During the holiday, my family and I went to Crystal Waterfall. It was amazing! I stood near the falls, hearing the rush of water and feeling the cool mist (水雾). The sound of the water was actually super relaxing. It felt like all my tiredness and worries were being washed away. Back home, I even downloaded the recordings of waterfalls online. They can help me sleep better!
54．Does Steve like hiking now
55．What did Lan pick up during the afternoon walk
56．What have the three people learned in common from their trips
57．What do you think of their experiences and why Choose one to reply. (about 30 words)
【答案】54．Yes, he does./Yes. 55．She picked up some fallen leaves. 56．Spending time in nature is good for everyone’s personal growth in body and mind. 57．Hi, Steve. I agree with you! Hiking is a great way to challenge ourselves while enjoying the beauty of nature. Every step forward makes us stronger and more confident in life./Lan, I understand how you felt. When I feel bad, the beauty of nature helps me relax. However, you should focus on the sunny side of life. Don’t think too much./Hey, Janet. Thanks for your sharing, but I don’t agree. Waterfalls are too noisy, and I think the sound would make me uncomfortable. I prefer to relax in quiet places.
【导语】本文是三个人分享参加“自然与我”活动的个人的个人经历。
54．根据“I disliked hiking in the past, but now I enjoy it”可知他现在喜欢徒步旅行。故填Yes, he does./Yes.
55．根据“As we walked through the park, I noticed all those fallen leaves with different shapes and colors lying on the ground. I picked some up and made them into a picture.”可知她捡了一些落叶。故填She picked up some fallen leaves.
56．根据“‘When you climb to the top, all other mountains seem small.’ That’s exactly how I felt. Every drop of sweat counts”可知Steve学到当你爬到山顶时，所有其他的山都显得很小，每一滴汗水都很重要；根据“I feel free and peaceful”以及“I started paying attention to all the small things around me that I used to miss”可知Lan感到自由和宁静，并开始注意身边的小事情；根据“It felt like all my tiredness and worries were being washed away.”以及“They can help me sleep better!”可知Janet感到放松，感觉所有的疲惫和忧虑都被冲走了，睡得更好了。由此可见他们都认为在大自然中度过时光对每个人的身心成长都有好处。故填Spending time in nature is good for everyone’s personal growth in body and mind.
57．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Hi, Steve. I agree with you! Hiking is a great way to challenge ourselves while enjoying the beauty of nature. Every step forward makes us stronger and more confident in life./Lan, I understand how you felt. When I feel bad, the beauty of nature helps me relax. However, you should focus on the sunny side of life. Don’t think too much./Hey, Janet. Thanks for your sharing, but I don’t agree. Waterfalls are too noisy, and I think the sound would make me uncomfortable. I prefer to relax in quiet places.
（2025·江苏苏州·中考真题）
请认真阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。
Every day, we hear sounds all around us—some soft, some loud. But do you know that loud sounds can harm your hearing
Sounds are measured (测量) in decibels (分贝). Look at the chart—some sounds are safe for our ears, but when a sound goes over 85 decibels, it can be harmful to our hearing. To reduce the risk of hearing loss, we shall pay attention to the loudness of the noise, the distance we are to it and how long we listen to it.
Noise levels can be measured by sound-level meters (噪声计), but you probably don’t always carry one with you. So how can you tell whether noises are too loud or not Ask yourself: Do you have to raise your voice to be heard Do you find it hard to hear someone about a meter away from you Do the noises make your cars hurt or ring for some time If your answer is YES to any of these, that probably means the noises are too loud.
Headphones are especially tricky. Many people enjoy using them, but they often listen to loud music for too long, or keep the volume (音量) so high that even other people can hear the noise from their headphones. These can lead to hearing loss.
Your hearing is a gift. You need it for learning, communicating, and enjoying the world. Once your hearing is harmed, it may never come back.
58．According to the chart, what sounds can harm your hearing
59．How can you know if the noises are too loud (Give 2 examples.)
60．Why is hearing important What can you do to protect it
【答案】58．TV, headphones, rock concerts, and fireworks. 59．When/If I have to raise my voice to be heard; When/ If I find it hard to hear someone about a meter away from me; When/ If the noises make my ears hurt or ring for some time. 60．
Because we need it for learning, communicating, and enjoying the world. We should not use headphones for too long./We should keep away from the loud noises./We can turn down the music./We can use headphones less.
【导语】本文主要介绍了高分贝噪音对听力的危害、如何判断噪音是否过大以及保护听力的重要性。
58．根据“Look at the chart—some sounds are safe for our ears, but when a sound goes over 85 decibels, it can be harmful to our hearing.”可知，有些声音对我们的耳朵是安全的，但是当一个声音超过85分贝时，它可能对我们的听力有害。根据图表所示，电视和耳机、摇滚音乐会和烟花爆竹的声音都是超过85分贝，因此这些声音都可能有损我们的听力。故填TV, headphones, rock concerts, and fireworks.
59．根据“So how can you tell whether noises are too loud or not Ask yourself: Do you have to raise your voice to be heard Do you find it hard to hear someone about a meter away from you Do the noises make your cars hurt or ring for some time If your answer is YES to any of these, that probably means the noises are too loud.”可知，如果噪音太大时，我必须提高声音才能被听到，我会听不到一米远的人说话，或者这些噪音会让我的车辆受损或响一段时间。从中任选两个回答即可。故填When/If I have to raise my voice to be heard; When/If I find it hard to hear someone about a meter away from me; When/ If the noises make my ears hurt or ring for some time.
60．根据“You need it for learning, communicating, and enjoying the world.”可知，听力之所以重要是因为我们需要它来学习、交流、享受这个世界。至于如何保护听力，这部分是开放性题目，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。故填Because we need it for learning, communicating, and enjoying the world. We should not use headphones for too long./We should keep away from the loud noises./We can turn down the music./We can use headphones less.
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（2025·河北·中考真题）
阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。
We may have an interview for our volunteer work. And the following suggestions will help make the interview a success.
We should do some research on the volunteer work. We can call the organization or visit its website to find out some information about it. It’s also important for us to think about what questions the interviewers may ask. It will help us to keep the interview going smoothly.
When leaving for the interview, we must remember to take everything we need. And we’re supposed to be at the interview about 30 minutes early. It allows us to get ready for the interview.
Before we go into the interview room, we can take a deep breath to relax ourselves. When we hear someone ask us to go inside, we can enter the room. We should greet the interviewers with a smile and stand until they ask us to sit down.
In answering questions, we had better be confident to show our talent and skills. It’s important to look into the interviewers’ eyes even if we are very nervous and shy. If we can’t understand the interviewers’ questions, it’s OK to ask the interviewers to explain them further.
Before the interview is over, the interviewers usually invite us to ask some questions. We can ask a question about the work or the interview. For example, “What kind of training do you offer to volunteers ” We are supposed to thank the interviewers before we leave.
With these suggestions, we will have a good chance of getting volunteer work.
1．How can we do research on the volunteer work
2．Why are we supposed to be at the interview early
3．What can we do to relax ourselves before we go into the interview room
4．What should we do if we can’t understand the interviewers’ questions
5．What question do you want to ask the interviewers before the interview is over (Your question should be different from the underlined one in the text.)
（2025·吉林·中考真题）
Mary was a cute girl. When she was 11 years old, she lived in a small town. She loved playing the violin, but she wasn’t getting better at it. So she asked her father, John, for help.
The next day, John woke Mary up and took her to run along the road near their home. But soon Mary felt tired. Her dad suggested a rest, for he noticed Mary wanted to give up.
Then, John told a story about himself. When he was a child, he always ran along the road. Many children called the road “Endless Road”, because they couldn’t run to the end. However, he wanted to see what was waiting at the end of it. So he decided to run a little farther each time. He finally reached the end, tired but excited. There, he found the fantastic scenery (景色) with thick grass and beautiful flowers in front of him.
The story made Mary full of hope. From then on, she kept practicing the violin harder and tried to make a little more progress each day.
Now, Mary becomes a good violinist. Whenever she meets difficulties, she will remember “Endless Road”. And she will always keep it in mind.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
6．Where did Mary live at the age of 11
7．Who took Mary to run along the road
8．Why did many children call the road “Endless Road”
9．How did John feel when he reached the end
10．What will Mary remember when she meets difficulties
（2025·黑龙江·中考真题）
Earthquakes may happen in some areas every year. How can we save ourselves when an earthquake happens Remember the following advice that can keep you safe.
Leave quickly. Leave the building quickly when the ground stops shaking. Don’t use a lift. It may be very dangerous. You should be careful and try not to fall down when you go downstairs. Accidents may happen when many people rush into a crowded stair. Remember to run to the ground away from street lights or power lines.
Find a safe place. If you can’t leave in time, you should hide yourselves under a table and stay away from windows. If you are in a bus or car, stay in it. If you are in the mountains, be careful of falling rocks.
Value lives. Some people care about the things that are valuable. You will lose the best opportunity to run away. Anything is less valuable than your lives.
Keep calm. When you are caught in a building, you should keep calm. Don’t shout all the time. You should save your energy and try to find some food and water.
Answer the questions according to the passage.
11．Is it safe to use a lift when an earthquake happens
12．Why should we avoid falling down when we go downstairs
13．What should we do to keep safe if we can’t escape from the building in time
14．What is the most valuable thing to us according to the passage
15．What can we learn from the passage
（2025·广西·中考真题）
Have you ever wondered whether bamboo is a tree or a kind of grass It is a kind of grass in the science of plant. Bamboo is really a wonder of nature. This fast-growing plant can be seen everywhere and is widely used.
Bamboo has got many advantages, leading to its common uses for thousands of years. Bamboo is often used to produce daily products, such as chairs, beds and tables. What’s more, bamboo can be made into a kind of material for clothes. Bamboo can even be used as an excellent building material because it grows fast and it is strong.
Bamboo is easy to decay (腐烂), so people have to add chemicals to make bamboo-based materials (竹基材料) stay for a long time. But these chemicals are bad for the environment. Chinese scientists have kept improving technologies to deal with this disadvantage. Here is a good example. In 2016, a Chinese research team in Nanjing began to work on new bamboo technologies. Later, the team succeeded in developing a new bamboo technology.
The new technology is a heat treatment. This treatment moves decay-causing matters out of bamboo without adding chemicals that are harmful to the environment. At the same time, the structure (结构) of bamboo is well kept. As a result, new bamboo-based materials were produced and chosen as an excellent building material to build the scenic platforms (观景平台) of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge — the world’s largest sea-cross bridge. Since the new bamboo-based materials were used on the platforms, they have stood sunlight, seawater and even the natural disasters. Now, the scenic platforms still remain as strong as ever.
根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。
16．What is bamboo in the science of plant
17．Why can bamboo be used as an excellent building material
18．When did the Chinese research team in Nanjing begin to work on new bamboo technologies
19．What are the advantages of the new bamboo technology （不超过15个词）
20．Write an ending sentence for the passage.（不超过15个词）
（2025·黑龙江绥化·中考真题）
根据短文内容，回答下列各题
I was walking along a busy road when I noticed a young man standing near the crossing selling toys. Usually I would hurry past such sellers. But I found this young man was blind. I wanted to see how he sold his things, so I stood for some time without crossing the street.
Soon, a young mother with a little girl came by and the child set her eyes on one of the teddy bears. The mother asked about the price and it was only one dollar. She pulled out a 10-dollar note from her handbag and told the young man that she was giving him 10 dollars and wanted the change (零钱) back. I was wondering how he was going to do it. He told the young mother to put the money in the bag hanging around his neck and take out her change herself.
I realized that this young man believed people would not cheat him. There was no way for him to know whether someone would take out more than they should have. As a 30-year-old man, I was deeply moved. I bought a model car from him that I didn’t need. As I walked down the street, I gave the model car to a kid walking with his father.
I kept thinking that the world would be a better place if we could all learn to trust each other more, like the young blind street seller.
21．Where did the writer see the young man
22．What did the little girl want to buy
23．Did the young man know actually how much change the woman took out
24．Why did the writer buy a model car that he didn’t need
25．According to the passage, what is the writer’s idea
（2025·黑龙江·中考真题）
When I spent the summer with my grandmother, she sent me to the store with a list. Behind the counter (柜台) was a lady, Miss White.
“Excuse me,” I said, she looked up. “I need to get these,” I continued, holding my list.
“So Go and get them,” Miss White pointed to a sign. “There is no one here but you and me, and I’m not your servant, so get yourself a basket over there.”
I went shopping twice a week that summer. Sometimes she shortchanged (少找零) me. Other times she overcharged (多收钱). Going to the store was like getting into a fight. But by the end of the summer, I could finish the one-hour shopping trip in around 15 minutes. On the morning when I was to return home, I stopped to buy some water.
“All right,” she said. “What did you learn this summer ” “That you’re mean (刻薄的)!” I replied.
Miss White just laughed. “I know what you think of me,” she said. “Well, I don’t care! I meet some children every day. My job is to teach every child life lessons. When you get older, you’ll be glad!” Glad I met Miss White Ha! Impossible!
Then one day my daughter came to me with homework trouble. “It’s too hard, Mum,” she said. “Could you finish my math problems for me ”
“If I do it for you, how can you learn to do it yourself ” I said. Suddenly, I was back at that store where I had learned the hard way to add up the bill (账单) by myself. From then on, I’ve never been overcharged.
阅读短文，回答下列问题。
26．Who did the writer visit that summer
27．How often did the writer go to the store
28．Did Miss White treat the writer kindly
29．Why did Miss White shortchange or overcharge the writer
30．What lesson can you learn from the story
（2025·山西·中考真题）
请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容回答问题。
No. 1 Middle School About Teaching & Learning Activity Notice
Dear teachers and students,
We would like to inform you of the following:
To answer the nation’s call, we will no longer organize students to come to school for any lessons or tests on Saturdays and Sundays. We hope students can get enough rest, reduce stress and better balance study and life.
For more details, please check with class teachers.
Best wishes,
Teaching Office of Senior One
Considering the importance of helping students have a healthy body and mind, the school made this decision. Besides, it is scientific not to make students spend too much time at school.
This change in the senior high school quickly becomes a hot topic. People have different ideas about it.
Cheng Xiaomeng, a student Li Tao, a student
The two-day weekend provides me with more time for my all-round development. I can take up new hobbies, like gardening, yoga or painting. Also, I can take part in volunteer work or community service. These activities help open my eyes, improve my communication skills and grow my sense of responsibility. My parents are busy working on weekends. For two days, there’s no one watching over me. I may lose myself in playing computer games or watching TV rather than focusing on my studies. If I relax over the weekend while other classmates continue studying, I am afraid I will fall behind.
Mr. Yu, a parent Ms. Ma, a teacher
AI is developing fast. AI and the two-day break at home give children chances to learn more efficiently (高效地). AI can make personal learning plans to help deal with children’s difficulties. What’s more, AI offers intelligent services to answer children’s questions at any time. The two-day weekend makes independent learning possible for students. They can set their own study goals, and manage their time to reflect on what they’ve learned at school or further explore (探究) subjects they enjoy. This helps them to develop their thinking ability.
31．When will the students no longer go to school
32．Who thinks differently from the others about the decision
33．How can AI help deal with difficulties
34．According to the teacher, why is independent learning important to students
35．As a student who is going to senior high school, what do you think of the school’s decision Why do you think so
（2025·江苏扬州·中考真题）
阅读短文，回答下面5个问题，将答案写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。(每题答案不超过10个词)
Fashion trends (趋势) are around us, and can be exciting. A trend used to happen in a 20-year cycle, but the latest development of the Internet and clothing business has increasingly cut the length of the cycle short. Now, it seems there comes a new fashion trend every couple of months, but it still follows the same stages:
●A trend is usually first brought in during a big fashion show. Reporters, writers, and some other important people collect what they have learned in the show and predict a trend in the near future.
●Then the trend is talked about online and finally worn by famous people to make it better accepted, which leads to the rise of the trend.
●Once the trend becomes popular, it will go to the public soon. Large clothing companies and shops begin following the trend so that everyone can get their hands on it. This is when the trend gets to the highest point.
●After that, the trend usually falls and becomes out of date. However, this is not always the end, as trends happen in broader cycles and most get popular again.
Trends can be a great way to try something new and test your style. A survey says some people enjoy following trends because they keep fashion exciting and provide fresh ideas. However, others may not think so, especially when a trend doesn’t agree with how they feel about themselves. Trends can be fun, but sometimes prove a waste of money because many simply see trends as brands (品牌). So, should we follow fashion trends
Clearly, there’s no right answer whether to follow trends or not depends on how they go with your values, spending, and sense of self. It does not hurt to watch trend reports but never choose to follow them unless you really think they fit with your personal style.
36．How long does a new fashion trend last now
37．Who usually first realizes a new fashion trend
38．Which situation means the trend has reached the highest point
39．Why do some people dislike following trends according to the survey
40．Do you prefer brands when buying clothes Why or why not
（2025·四川广安·中考真题）
阅读下面短文，然后根据文章内容简要回答下面各小题，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应位置。
Water is important in our life, but sometimes water can be dangerous. So we must pay attention to water safety, especially for kids. Water safety for kids often happens at home and in the pool. Here are some suggestions.
▲Be careful of hot water. Hot water can be dangerous, especially for kids under five. Young kids have thinner skin (皮肤) than adults, so it’s easier for them to be burnt. You can reduce the risk by testing the temperature of the water with your wrist (腕) or elbow (肘) before placing your kid in the bath.
▲Watch out for danger in the bathroom. The bathroom is full of danger for young kids. Parents can’t leave them alone in the bathrooms. When young kids are in the bathrooms, remember to put away all the electrical appliances (设备) to avoid the risk.
▲Never let kids swim alone. Swimming in the pool may make kids feel great. But it is not a perfect sport because of the risk of injury (伤害). It’s dangerous when kids stay in the pool alone because they may even drown (溺亡). So kids should swim with their parents.
Everyone should realize the importance of water safety. To keep kids safe, we need to follow the suggestions above.
41．Where does water safety for kids often happen (no more than 6 words)
42．How many suggestions are mentioned (提及) in the passage (no more than 1 word)
43．Why is it easier for young kids to be burnt (no more than 8 words)
44．Can parents leave their young kids alone in the bathrooms (no more than 3 words)
45．Who should kids swim with (no more than 2 words)
（2025·江苏连云港·中考真题）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每个题目的答案不超过5个单词。
On April 19, the world’s first half-marathon for humanoid (人形的) robots was held in Beijing. The robots waited beside human runners, starting from the same line.
“I saw many robots running. Some were surprisingly fast, others had very lovely designs, and their running styles were quite different,” said Zhang Huihui, who took part in the race.
During the 21-kilometer-long race, the robots had to run on two legs. Some even wore running shoes. Each robot was supported by a team of human guides, operators (操作员) and engineers. They could have their batteries changed during the race. Teams could even use new robots when the old ones could no longer run.
There were 20 teams in the race and six of them made it to the end. Tiangong Ultra won the first in two hours and 40 minutes. “It crossed the finish line about 30 minutes earlier than expected,” said Xiong Youjun, CEO of a robot center. “In general, all the robots today could deal with challenges such as turns and speed bumps. We made history together.”
“Robots’ completing the race isn’t the finish line. It’s the starting point for the growth of the robot industry,” said Liang Liang, from Yizhuang’s Administrative Committee.
Although the robots fell from time to time, the event proved that they could do real-life tasks. Liang added, “Their small steps today will become giant leaps for human technological progress tomorrow.”
46．What did Zhang Huihui say about robots’ running styles
47．Who supported the robots to finish the race
48．How many robots crossed the finish line
49．What did the robots’ half-marathon event prove
50．What can robots be used for
（2025·安徽·中考真题）
阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）。
Deep in the woods lived a little squirrel (松鼠) called Nico. One day, Nico saw some orange leaves falling off the trees. “Fall is here!” Nico shouted excitedly. “It’s time for Nut Hunt Day!”
All the little squirrels did exercises to get ready for the big day. They practiced running, climbing, and jumping. Everyone wanted to win the Nut Hunt (找坚果比赛).
When the game kicked off, the little squirrels in the starting circle all ran in different directions. Nico started the hunt well. He jumped around, looking for the nuts under the orange leaves. “Oh, I found one! My first nut!” Nico said happily and picked up the nut. He continued the hunt, holding the nut in his little paw (爪子). “Oh, another one!” Nico cheered. He picked up the nut with another paw and moved on. But when Nico tried to pick up the third nut, he faced a problem. “How can I carry these three nuts with two paws to the starting circle ” Nico thought. “Oh, I know!” Nico put the nuts on top of one another and tried to carry them all together. But the nut tower was too high, and he couldn’t see the way! Ouch! Nico fell and dropped all of the nuts! “I might carry one nut in one paw and two nuts in another paw,” Nico said. But soon Nico realized how difficult it was. He dropped one nut on his leg. Ouch! Then he dropped another nut. Ouch! And another! Ouch! Ouch!
51．Why did all the little squirrels do exercises （不超过10个词）
52．What was the problem Nico faced （不超过15个词）
53．How could Nico solve the problem by himself Please give him a piece of advice. （不超过15个词）
（2025·重庆·中考真题）
阅读下文并回答问题。
Dear friends,
Last month, we started the “Nature and Me” activity. What did you see and do during your time with nature And how did you feel Please share your stories.
8:15 p. m. 31 May I disliked hiking in the past, but now I enjoy it. My father and I had a hiking trip on MacLehose Trail in Hong Kong. The journey was harder than I expected. My legs started burning after just 30 minutes. But as we climbed higher, the amazing views—green hills, golden beaches, and endless ocean—seemed under my feet. There’s an old Chinese saying, “When you climb to the top, all other mountains seem small.” That’s exactly how I felt. Every drop of sweat counts!
8: 17 p. m. 31 May “I feel free and peaceful.” This was my answer to my friend when she asked me how I felt after an afternoon walk. As we walked through the park, I noticed all those fallen leaves with different shapes and colors lying on the ground. I picked some up and made them into a picture. You know what they say, “The best thing in life is free.” That’s so true. By walking, I got good exercise. By collecting these little treasures, I started paying attention to all the small things around me that I used to miss. It was like an escape (逃离) from what was troubling me.
12 minutes ago During the holiday, my family and I went to Crystal Waterfall. It was amazing! I stood near the falls, hearing the rush of water and feeling the cool mist (水雾). The sound of the water was actually super relaxing. It felt like all my tiredness and worries were being washed away. Back home, I even downloaded the recordings of waterfalls online. They can help me sleep better!
54．Does Steve like hiking now
55．What did Lan pick up during the afternoon walk
56．What have the three people learned in common from their trips
57．What do you think of their experiences and why Choose one to reply. (about 30 words)
（2025·江苏苏州·中考真题）
请认真阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。
Every day, we hear sounds all around us—some soft, some loud. But do you know that loud sounds can harm your hearing
Sounds are measured (测量) in decibels (分贝). Look at the chart—some sounds are safe for our ears, but when a sound goes over 85 decibels, it can be harmful to our hearing. To reduce the risk of hearing loss, we shall pay attention to the loudness of the noise, the distance we are to it and how long we listen to it.
Noise levels can be measured by sound-level meters (噪声计), but you probably don’t always carry one with you. So how can you tell whether noises are too loud or not Ask yourself: Do you have to raise your voice to be heard Do you find it hard to hear someone about a meter away from you Do the noises make your cars hurt or ring for some time If your answer is YES to any of these, that probably means the noises are too loud.
Headphones are especially tricky. Many people enjoy using them, but they often listen to loud music for too long, or keep the volume (音量) so high that even other people can hear the noise from their headphones. These can lead to hearing loss.
Your hearing is a gift. You need it for learning, communicating, and enjoying the world. Once your hearing is harmed, it may never come back.
58．According to the chart, what sounds can harm your hearing
59．How can you know if the noises are too loud (Give 2 examples.)
60．Why is hearing important What can you do to protect it
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