2026年云南省中考英语二轮专题复习 专题二十九：时事热点素材（阅读·词汇·观点）（含答案）

2026 届云南省中考英语二轮专题复习
专题二十九：时事热点素材（阅读·词汇·观点）
考情分析·近三年命题趋势
近年来，中考英语越来越注重考查学生对社会热点话题的理解和表达能力。2023-2025年全国各地市真题卷显示，阅读理解、书面表达和听力中频繁出现与环境保护、科技发展、传统文化、体育赛事、时代楷模等相关的素材。本专题精选五大热点话题，配以阅读理解和任务型阅读练习，帮助考生积累热点词汇，提升语篇分析能力，为中考冲刺加分。
热点一：环境保护（低碳生活·垃圾分类）
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In recent years, environmental protection has become a hot topic around the world. Many countries are taking actions to reduce pollution and protect natural resources. In China, the government encourages people to live a low-carbon life. For example, people are advised to use public transportation instead of private cars, and to sort household waste before throwing it away. Many cities have started a waste-sorting system. Citizens put different kinds of waste into different bins: recyclables, kitchen waste, harmful waste and other waste. This helps to reduce pollution and save resources. Young people are especially active in environmental protection activities. They often join clean-up campaigns in parks or along rivers. They also share tips on how to save energy on social media. Protecting the environment is not only a duty but also a way to build a better future.
1. What does the government encourage people to do
A. Use private cars more often.
B. Throw all waste into one bin.
C. Live a low-carbon life.
D. Avoid using public transportation.
2. How many types of waste are mentioned in the waste-sorting system
A. Three.
B. Four.
C. Five.
D. Two.
3. What do young people often do to help the environment
A. They buy more products.
B. They drive to work every day.
C. They join clean-up campaigns.
D. They waste more energy.
热点二：科技发展（人工智能·航天成就）
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Technology is changing our world at an amazing speed. In China, great achievements have been made in space exploration. The Chang'e lunar probes and the Tianwen-1 Mars mission have successfully reached other celestial bodies. The Chinese space station, Tiangong, is now a symbol of China's space power. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is widely used in daily life. Smartphones can recognize faces, voice assistants can answer questions, and self-driving cars are being tested on roads. These technologies make our lives more convenient. However, experts also remind us that we should use technology wisely. We need to protect personal information and keep a balance between technology and human connection.
4. What is the name of the Chinese space station mentioned in the passage
A. Chang'e
B. Tianwen-1
C. Tiangong
D. Shenzhou
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an AI application
A. Face recognition on smartphones.
B. Voice assistants.
C. Self-driving cars.
D. Space tourism.
6. What should we be careful about when using technology
A. Spending too much money.
B. Protecting personal information.
C. Buying the latest products.
D. Learning computer skills.
热点三：传统文化（国潮·非遗传承）
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Traditional Chinese culture is gaining more and more attention, both at home and abroad. Young people are showing great interest in hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han nationality. On streets and in parks, you can often see people wearing hanfu, taking photos or walking gracefully. Many cities hold hanfu festivals, where people can learn about its history and try on different styles. Besides clothing, traditional crafts like paper-cutting, shadow puppetry and Peking Opera are also being passed down to younger generations. Social media platforms play an important role in spreading these art forms. Videos about traditional crafts often get millions of views. This "guochao" (national trend) shows that Chinese youth are proud of their cultural heritage.
7. What is hanfu
A. A modern fashion style.
B. Traditional clothing of the Han people.
C. A type of paper-cutting.
D. A form of Peking Opera.
8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traditional craft
A. Paper-cutting.
B. Shadow puppetry.
C. Hanfu making.
D. Peking Opera.
9. What does "guochao" refer to in the passage
A. A new fashion brand.
B. The national trend of loving traditional culture.
C. A popular song.
D. A social media platform.
热点四：体育精神·时代楷模
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In recent years, Chinese athletes have achieved great success in international competitions. At the Olympic Games, they have won many gold medals and broken world records. Behind these achievements is their hard work, determination and team spirit. One inspiring example is Su Yiming, a young snowboarder who won a gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics. He started training at a very young age and never gave up even after injuries. His story encourages many young people to follow their dreams. Besides athletes, many ordinary people are also heroes. During the pandemic, doctors, nurses and volunteers worked day and night to protect people's health. They showed us what responsibility and courage mean. Their spirit has become a valuable treasure for our society.
10. What helped Chinese athletes achieve success according to the passage
A. Good luck only.
B. Hard work and team spirit.
C. Rich families.
D. Famous coaches.
11. What is special about Su Yiming
A. He was the youngest athlete.
B. He gave up after an injury.
C. He started training at an old age.
D. He kept going after difficulties.
12. What does the writer think of doctors and nurses during the pandemic
A. They are lucky.
B. They are heroes.
C. They are tired.
D. They are ordinary.
任务型阅读·综合运用
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As we enter the digital age, the way we live and work is changing rapidly. Here are three important trends that will shape our future.
First, artificial intelligence is becoming part of our daily lives. From smart home devices to medical diagnosis, AI helps us save time and make better decisions. However, it also raises questions about jobs and privacy.
Second, environmental protection has become a global priority. Many countries have set goals to reduce carbon emissions. Electric cars, solar panels and recycling programs are becoming more common.
Third, traditional culture is being rediscovered. Young people are taking pride in their heritage, learning traditional crafts, wearing traditional clothes and celebrating festivals with new enthusiasm.
These trends show that while technology moves forward, we also look back to our roots for wisdom. The future will be a mix of the new and the old.
完成表格，每空不超过3个词。
Trend Examples / Influences
Artificial Intelligence smart home devices, (13) _________, etc.
(14) _________ electric cars, solar panels, recycling
Traditional Culture learning crafts, wearing (15) _________, celebrating festivals
13. _____________
14. _____________
15. _____________
词汇运用·根据首字母或汉语提示填空
16. We should r______ (减少) waste to protect the environment.
17. China has made great a______ (成就) in space exploration.
18. Many young people are interested in t______ (传统的) Chinese culture.
19. Athletes showed great d______ (决心) in the competition.
20. During the pandemic, v______ (志愿者) helped a lot in the community.
书面表达·热点话题
随着科技的发展，人工智能逐渐进入我们的生活。有人认为它让生活更便利，也有人担心它会取代人类的工作。请以“AI in Our Life”为题，写一篇80-100词的短文，谈谈你的看法。
要求：1. 语句通顺，逻辑清晰；2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和校名。
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参考答案
环境保护：1-3 C B C
科技发展：4-6 C D B
传统文化：7-9 B C B
体育精神：10-12 B D B
任务型阅读：13. medical diagnosis 14. Environmental protection 15. traditional clothes
词汇运用：16. reduce 17. achievements 18. traditional 19. determination 20. volunteers
书面表达参考范文：
AI in Our Life
AI is becoming more and more important in our daily life. It helps us in many ways, like voice assistants and smart home devices. It saves time and makes life easier. However, some people worry that AI might take away jobs. In my opinion, AI is a tool. We should learn to use it wisely. We can do creative work that AI cannot do. AI can make our life better if we use it properly.
教学建议·热点素材突破策略
1. 话题式阅读：将热点话题分类，每周精读1-2篇相关短文，积累话题词汇和表达。鼓励学生用思维导图整理每个话题的核心内容。
2. 时事新闻进课堂：选取适合初中生的英文新闻报道片段，引导学生讨论，既练阅读又练口语。
3. 词汇分类记忆：按话题整理高频词汇（如环境保护：reduce, recycle, carbon footprint），制作词汇卡片，每天记忆。
4. 观点表达训练：针对热点话题，组织小型辩论或写作，让学生学会用英语表达自己的观点，积累常用句型（I believe... / In my opinion... / It is important to...）。
5. 跨学科融合：结合历史、地理、科学等学科知识，让学生对热点话题有更深的理解，提升综合素养。
亲爱的同学，时事热点不仅是考试的内容，更是你了解世界的窗口。关注社会，积累素材，你定能在中考中脱颖而出！愿你在考场上胸有成竹，笔尖生花，金榜题名！
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