2021年中考英语时事阅读训练
专题03 备战2021年中考英语时事热点语篇重大题型专练(通用版)
专题03 备战2021年中考英语时事热点语篇重大题型专练热点导读一、阅读理解Inventions That Will Make Your life EasierLynQGetting separated from friends or a family member at a music festival can be a real headache. LynQ helps you find your loved ones when you get separated from the group. Unlike your smartphones , the small thing does not need any Wi-Fi to stay connected. It is a great tool for family vacations.HabitAwareA common New Year’s resolution centers around the idea of kicking some kind of bad habit. HabitAware is here to make your life a little easier. The beautiful little thing vibrates (颤动) anything it catches you falling into the bad habit you are trying to break.Philips SomneoThe company Philips has something to help you get up earlier in 2020. The Philips Somneo is here to help you wake up better, without the very annoying (烦人的) sounds of a traditional alarm clock. The Somneo creates what is like a natural sunrise each morning while helping with your sleeping habits.EargoThe American company, Eargo is here to add a little excitement to the hearing aid (助听器) market. With 43 million Americans having hearing problems, the team hopes that their easy-to-use comfortable product will give these people the ability to hear again.1．Which of the followings can help find family members?A．Philips Somneo. B．HabitAware. C．Eargo. D．LynQ2．How does HabitAware work?A．It makes noises. B．It shakes gently.C．It gives out light. D．It is connected to Wi-Fi.3．How can Philips Somneo help its users?A．It helps them form a good sleeping habit. B．Its natural light helps them sleep better.C．It wakes up its users in a nice way. D．Its noise helps them get up early.4．What can be learned about the Eargo product?A．It has better sound. B．It’s a bit hard to use.C．It already has 43 users. D．It’s comfortable to wear.5．Where is the text most probably from?A．A story about science. B．A website for traveling.C．A magazine of technology. D．A book on American culture.答案1-5．DBCDC短文大意本文是一篇说明文。
专题06 备战2021年中考英语时事热点语篇重大题型专练(通用版)
专题06 备战2021年中考英语时事热点语篇重大题型专练热点导读一、阅读理解1．What is the name of the panda?A．Mascot. B．Bing Dwen Dwen. C．Shuey Rhon Rhon.2．The lantern stands for ________.A．health and harvest B．honesty and health C．warmth and light答案1．B 2．C短文大意本文讲述了2022年北京冬季奥运会/残奥会的吉祥物。
北京2022年冬季奥会吉祥物熊猫冰墩墩，代表了冬天的冰雪运动；北京2022年冬残奥会吉祥物雪容融，代表了丰收、温暖和光明。
解析1．细节理解题。
根据表格“Bing Dwen Dwen a panda”可知熊猫的名字是冰墩墩，故选B。
2．细节理解题。
根据表格“Shuey Rhon Rhon a lantern harvest celebration warmth light”可知灯笼代表着收获，庆祝，温暖和光明，由此可知选项C“温暖和光明”符合题意，故选C。
二、阅读理解If you live in Shanghai, you might have to take a “lesson” in sorting garbage (垃圾), as the city recently introduced new garbage-sorting regulations. (条例).It is now required that people should sort garbage into four categories, namely recyclable, harmful, dry and wet waste. However, if people fail to sort their garbage properly, they can be fined up to 200 yuan.“More cities are introducing similar regulations, following the practice in Shanghai. By the end of 2020, garbage-sorting systems will have been built in 46 major Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shenzhen,” reported People’s Daily. According to a study by the Policy Research-Center for Environment and Economy, under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, over 90 percent of the public believe that garbage sorting is important for the protection of the environment.However, garbage sorting is still a big problem in China. Only 30 percent of people who have taken part in it said they think they are sorting their rubbish, the study noted. According to Xinhua News Agency, it’s partly because many people lack the willingness to sort their own waste. In the past, some previous (先前的) garbage regulations didn’t give clear fines for people who failed to sort garbage.Aside from China, many other foreign countries have also introduced garbage-sorting regulations. In Japan,waste soring has become a basic living skill. There is a fixed time for dealing with each kind of garbage and littering can result in high fines and even jail (监狱) time. In Germany, people are asked to sort waste into strict categories. For example, in Berlin, people have yellow bins for plastic and metals and blue bins for paper and cardboard.1．What does the underlined word “sort” in paragraph 2 mean?A．投放B．分类C．处理D．回收2．What can we learn from paragraph 3?A．46 major cities have built garbage-sorting systems in China.B．Over ninety percent of the public have taken part in sorting garbage.C．China Daily made the survey.D．Over ninety percent of the public think sorting garbage is friendly to environment.3．Why is garbage sorting still a big problem in China?A．Many people don’t want t o sort their own waste.B．Most people don’t think sorting garbage is important.C．New garbage-sorting regulations doesn’t give clear fines.D．In China, soring garbage is a voluntary action now.4．What is the article mainly about?A．A new garbage-sorting regulation. B．How foreign countries sort garbage.C．Garbage sorting has started in China. D．The world’s garbage problem is becoming worse.答案1-4．BDAC短文大意本文讲述了上海的垃圾分类政策，这一政策可以有效的帮助改善环境，中国的很多城市已经开始效仿了。
2021年中考英语必读时事热点3(原卷版)
2021年中考英语必读时事热点3文章导读一、完形填空无硝烟的战争，白衣战士战病毒。
二、阅读理解宅在家里，做一些有意义的活动，也为战役做贡献。
三、完形填空战役情，科技助力。
四、阅读理解宅在家里如何进行有效的网课学习。
五、阅读填空如何防止病毒。
六、书面表达保护野生动物一、完形填空Doctors deserve praise“China is always well __1__ by the bravest of them,” former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger once wrote. Indeed, in the fight against the novel coronavirus, it is medical workers who are risking their lives on the front lines of the epidemic.As of Feb 17, more than 32,000 medical workers from all over China have been sent to Hubei, the center of the viral (病毒的) outbreak. They are working under unusual conditions, unimaginable __2_and intensive (密集的)schedules.In Wuhan mobile cabin hospitals, medical workers take shifts (轮流) to treat patients. They usually have to work consecutively (连续地) for six hours, as well as take one hour to put on and __3__their protective clothing.To help them __4__ each other, they write their names on their clothing. To save time, going to the __5__ bathroom, they choose to wear diapers, The Paper reported.Many doctors and nurses were infected (感染) during the earliest period of the outbreak because of a lack of knowledge about the virus, as well as a shortage of medical supplies. Some of them were treated, __6__ and wentback to work. Some of them, __7__ , lost their lives.According to China’s National Health Commission, a total of 1,716 medical workers in China were infected with the new coronavirus as of Feb 11, while six __8__ .With the support of the central government, the working conditions for medical staff in heavily-impacted (受影响大的) cities like Wuhan have been __9__. They are confident that they will win the battle against the virus.These medical workers are just ordinary people. To fight the epidemic, parents leave their children and couples get separated. They are mothers and fathers, wives and husbands, sons and daughters, and also __10__.1、A. prevented B. permitted C. protected2、A. stress B. shame C. advantage3、A. put off B. turn off C. take off4、A. require B. recycle C. recognize5、A. balcony B. toilet C. kitchen6、A. repaired B. recovered C .recorded7、A. particularly B. unwillingly C. unfortunately8 .A. gave away B. kept off C. passed away9、A. improved B. reminded C. discovered10、A. sailors B. warriors C. conductors二、阅读理解Although most of us are now stuck at home because of the coronavirus（新型冠状病毒）outbreak, thereare till many people trying to do some creative things not only to kill time, but also to help themselves and others stay positive during this difficult time. Take a look at some of the interesting things they doing in their spare time. Encourage people to danceMatthew Lee is a 16-year-old Chinese-American. Although he is now living in Los Angeles, US, the news about the outbreak in China still worried him. When he learned that most Chinese are unable to leave their houses, he decided to encourage them to work out at home by making a dance video with his friends. "My friend Jojo was excited about the opportunity to lift people's spirits and she said she would dance her heart out for a great purpose - the health and wellness of those quarantined (隔离)in China." Lee told China Daily. They danced to the song We Are The World.Lee said. “I believe that with sweat and smiles, together, we will make a better day."Write a rap song"I close my eyes and pray / hoping everything will be okay/ the one who can save you is not God/ but an ordinary man in flesh and blood."These are a few lines from a rap song written by Liu Yixin and Li Yusheng, who are Senior 3 students from a High School in Beijing. Titled An Empty City, the song became a hit as soon as it was released because of its thought-provoking （引人深思的）lyrics and deep emotions. People have not only been amazed by the talent of these young teenagers, but also touched by their strong sense of social responsibility. Liu said in an interview that he has read a lot of news stories lately, both good and bad. which led him to write a song that expresses his own opinion about the present situation.Write an English poemDu Yiran is a Junior 2 student from Baoding, Hebei. While stuck at home, Du and her classmates wrote several acrostic poems （藏头诗）in English to help cheer people up. "My leacher suggested this form. I found it quite interesting, as you can hide a message in the first letters of each line and surprise your readers as they read downwards,” Du said. "As teenagers, we can't go to the front line to save people's lives. but we should learn to care about others and do something meaningful during this time.”As a Chinese teenager, let's join together to make contributions to our society. Youngsters have the duty to shoulder this responsibility.1.Why is the song An Empty City so popular?A. Because it was written by two students.B. Because it is about the current situation in Wuhan.C. Because it is the best way to express one's opinions.D. Because it touches people's hearts and makes them think.2. How did Matthew Lee and Jojo encourage people to work out?A. They made a dance video with their friends.B. They were streaming live every day.C. They learned to dance from online videos.D. They sang the song We Are the World.3. Du Yiran finds it interesting to write acrostic poems because________.A. she is stuck at home with little entertainmentB. she can surprise readers with a hidden messageC. she has never written any acrostic poems beforeD. she has learned to care about others through writing4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the article?A. Matthew Lee cares about China a lot.B. The talented youngsters all have a strong sense of social responsibility.C. All the teenagers feel bored when they are stuck at home.D. The author wants to appeal more teenagers to shoulder social responsibility.5. What is the story about?A. Creative indoor activities.B. Talented students around the world.C. Best ways to kill time at home.D. Useful tips for staying positive三、完形填空（10小题，每小题1分，共10分）Telemedicine system Drones Doctors diagnose(诊断) patients online. Robots help to send food to __1__. Drones(无人机)monitor people in crowds. We are using new ways to fight the novel coronavirus. They are safe. They can help people __2__ in contact with each other. Let’s meet these high-tech helpers!Telemedicine systemWith remote video system, doctors can diagnose patients without seeing them in person. Also, doctorsfrom different hospitals can have a meeting by using the system __3__. This saves a lot of time. Both Huoshenshan and Leishenshan hospitals have this system.Drones warn people in groupsIn some rural places, police use drones to monitor people in groups. When the drone __4__ big groups of people, police will warn them through the loudspeaker on the drone. In some places, people also use drones to disinfect(消毒) their __5__.3D “hospital”A company in Shanghai __6__ 15 rooms by using 3D technology. They sent the rooms to Hubei for patients to live in.Each room is about the __7__ of your bedroom. A 3D printer takes 24 hours to build the rooms.AI system check for feverAt the Mudanyuan subway station in Beijing, an AI system can check people in crowds to see __8__they have fevers. When people __9__, the system scans people’s faces. The system can check about 300 people in one minute.Smart robotsTime to eat! In some hospitals, smart robots help to deliver food to patients. The robots can also help to __10__ medicine and show the way to people.1、A. consumers B. customers C. patients2、A. avoid B. keep C. develop3、A. all the time B.at times C.at the same time4、A. imagines B. finds C. records5、A. relatives B. hands C. communities6、A. built B. produced C. printed7、A. size B. shape C. pattern8、A .that B. if C. why9、A. pass by B. pass away C. pass down10、A. hand in B. hand on C. hand out四、阅读理解Many students are taking online classes at home because of an invisible enemy, the novel coronavirus. So what can students do to improve their online studies? Some students give their own opinions.Zhao Y uchen, 13, BeijingTo me, the biggest headache about studying online is the poor quality of my internetconnection. During one of my online classes, I couldn’t hear my English teacher’svoice and I had to reconnect. It wasted lots of time. Since then, I have checked mynetwork before class every day and askedLin Xiyu, 14, ShanghaiStudying at home has made it hard for me to plan my time. I had a hard time planningmy course timetable at first. Planning ahead and creating a study calendar is veryimportant. Y ou need to estimate (估计) how much time each task will take, reviewyour class content, ask questions and take notes, and make a to-do list for your homework. These are all good ways to help us learn better online.Zhang Penghui, 15, HeilongjiangOnline learning takes strong self-discipline (自律) and willpower (意志力 ).There are lots of distractions ( 分心)while studying at home. Mymom likes to offer me snacks and drinks, which sometimes distracts me fromlistening during my classes. I have asked her to stop interrupting (干扰) me whileI’m studying. A quiet room and a clean desk can help usconcentrate.1. The biggest problem for Zhao Yuchen is that _________.A. she has too much homework to do.B. her mom often offers her some snacks.C. her Internet connection is not good.D. she can’t plan her time properly.2. According to Lin Xiyu, the following ways can help us learn better online EXCEPT .A. planning your course timetable before classesB. making sure what things you are going to do when doing your homeworkC. thinking about how much time each course will take in advance.D. reviewing what you have learned in classes3. The passage is mainly about .A. studen ts’problems during their online study and their solutionsB. studen ts’special experiences during their online studyC. studen ts’suggestions about how to improve online studyD. studen ts’different opinions about the effectiveness(有效性) of online study五、根短文的内容，从方框所给的选项中选出能够填入短文空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【2021年中考时事阅读】第14期
中考英语时事阅读第14期Passage 1：Masks mark a heroWhat is a hero? We may think of the fictional characters with supernatural powers or great people who can influence world events. Now, as the nation continues its all-out efforts to fight against the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新冠肺炎), medical staff have become heroes in the eyes of the public.As of Feb 19, a total of 32,000 medical staff outside Hubei province have been working to treat patients around the center of the outbreak.Zhang Dingyu, the president of Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, is one of these heroes. Since the hospital received the first seven patients in December, Zhang has been so busy that he barely gets any sleep. Even suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (肌萎缩侧索硬化), the 56-year-old doctor is doing his best to quicken his pace to save precious time for infected patients.“I have to run, racing against time to save more patients from the deadly disease, because I don’t have much time left in my life,” Zhang told Xinhua News Agency.With the duty of saving lives, many medical professionals like Zhang have been working long hours for days, despite their fear and worries.Lu Jingjing from Wuhan Children’s Hospital also works at a temporary mobile hospital. She does not let her parents know that she is now working with novel coronavirus-infected patients.When her parents ask for a video chat, Lu says she is working and lets her husband and children chat with them instead.“It’s dangerous but we should win the battle with the virus as soon as possible, so that medical staff and patients can go back home,” she told China Daily.US writer Khalil Gibran (1883-1931) once wrote, “Tenderness (温柔) and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair (绝望), but the manifestations of strength and resolution.” It’s true for the medical workers.Everyone has fear, especially when it comes to deadly diseases. But for medical staff, saving lives comes first and is enough for them to be brave and stay on the front. They may look like ordinary people in daily life, but in these extraordinary (不同寻常的) times, they are heroes.1：What do we learn from Zhang Dingyu’s words?A. His illness has turned him into an impatient man.B. His illness makes him work without fear.C. He feels sorry for himself because of his illness.D. He wants to help as many patients as possible.2：Why doesn’t Lu Jingjing answer her parents’ video cal ls?A. She is too busy and has no time for video chats.B. She doesn’t want her parents to worry about her.C. It’s not allowed to make a video call from the hospital.D. There is no network signal at the temporary mobile hospital.3：The underlined word “manifestations” in the second-to-last paragraph probably means “_______”.A. Results C. symbolsB. Differences D. advantages4：What is the author’s main purpose in writing this article?A. To explain what makes a modern-day hero.B. To praise medical staff for their efforts to fight the NCP.C. To describe what measures China has taken to deal with the virus.D. To show the difficulties faced by the medical staff treating NCP patients.参考答案：DBCBPassage 2：Creativity brings cheerAlthough most of us are now stuck at home due to the virus outbreak, there are still many people trying to do some creative things not only to kill time, but also to help themselves and others stay positive during this difficult period. In their own ways, they are showing others that they won’t let the virus get them down. Take a look at some of the interesting things they’re doing with their spare time.Encourage people to danceMatthew Lee is a 16-year-old Chinese-American. Although he is now living in Los Angeles, US, the news about the outbreak in China still hit close to home (使感同身受) for him. When he learned that most Chinese are unable to leave their houses, he decided to encourage them to work out at home by making a dance video with his friends. “My friend Jojo was excited about the opportunity to lift people’s spirits and she said she would dance her heart out for a great cause (目标) –the health and wellness of those quarantined (隔离) in China,” Lee told TEENS. In the cooldown part of the dance, Lee cho se to dance to the song We Are The World. Lee said, “I believe that with sweat and smiles, together, we will make a better day.”Write a rap song“I close my eyes and pray (祈祷)/ hoping everything will be okay/ the one who can save you is not God/ but an ordinary man in flesh and blood (血肉之躯).”These are a few lines from a rap song written by Liu Yixin and Li Yusheng, who are Senior 3 students from The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China (中国人民大学附属中学) in Beijing. Titled An Empty City (《空城》), the song became a hit as soon as it was released because of its thought-provoking (引人深思的) lyrics and deep emotion (感情). People have not only been amazed by the talent of these young teenagers, but also touched by their strong sense of social responsibility. Liu said in an interview that he has read a lot of news stories lately, both good and bad, which led him to write a song that expresses his own opinion about the present situation.“I love making music and used to have my own band. Music is the best w ay for me to express myself. After the college entrance exam this year, I’ll continue to make more,” Liu told China Youth DailyWrite an English poemDu Yiran is a Junior 2 student from Baoding, Hebei. While stuck at home during the outbreak, Du and her classmates wrote several acrostic poems (藏头诗) in English to help cheer people up. “My teacher suggested this form. I found it quite interesting, as you can hide a message in the first letters of each line and surprise your readers as they read downwards,” Du said. “As teenagers, we can’t go to the front line to save people’s lives, but we should learn to care about others and do something meaningful during this time.” Here is one poem they wrote.WHJY ZGJY (武汉加油，中国加油)Whereas we Chinese are facing an intractable (难解决地) difficultyHundreds of angels still choose to gather in one cityJadedness (疲倦) can’t stop them from conquering (战胜) this diseaseYielding (屈服) has never become a possibilityZapping (摧毁) the horrible virus is not an unreachable dreamGoing outside with a face mask is protective adequately (充分地)Joining together to make contributions (贡献) to our societyYoungsters have the duty to shoulder this responsibility1：Why is the song An Empty City so popular?A. Because it was written by two students.B. Because it is about the current situation in Wuhan.C. Because it is the best way to express one’s opinions.D.Because it touches people’s hearts and makes them think.2：How did Matthew Lee and Jojo encourage people to work out?A. They made a dance video with their friends.B. They were streaming live every day.C. They learned to dance from online videos.D. They sang the song We Are The World.3：Du Yiran finds it interesting to write acrostic poems because _____.A. she is stuck at home with little entertainmentB. she can surprise readers with a hidden messageC. she has never written any acrostic poems beforeD.she has learned to care about others through writing4：What is the story about?A. Creative indoor activities.B. Talented students around the world.C. Best ways to kill time at home.D. Useful tips for staying positive.参考答案：DABAPassage 3：Journalists on the frontline"I do hope that by writing about their stories, I’m helping things chang e for the better. ” Li Xueqing, a China Daily journalist, based in New York City.They’re neither medical workers in close contact with the novel coronavirus nor government officials who receive the latest updates of the situation –yet they’re keeping us informed of the development of the epidemic. They are the media, and their eyes are far-seeing.Zhu Xingxin is one such member of the media: a photographer with China Daily. He visited Tongji Hospital affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan on Feb 3 to report on the lives of medical workers.Before entering the isolation ward (隔离病房), Zhu had to put on protective gear (装备) like the doctors: a protective suit, a surgical mask, goggles (护目镜), disposable (一次性的) gloves and shoe covers. He described it as “stuffy (闷热的)” with all the layers on. “I felt anoxic (缺氧的) under the masks,” he wrote on China Daily. “So I lowered my voice and slowed down my motions, trying to make myself feel better.”The eyes of the media are not just here to see, but also to scrutinize.On Feb 9, for example, a bus in Wuhan carrying severely ill patients was caught in traffic with no one guiding them and no hospitals claiming them. The incident was witnessed by Global Times journalists and was soon reported online. It ended with all the patients being properly settled in hospitals and officials in charge being held responsible. But it’s possible that without journalists this incident would never have been exposed.Li Xueqing, a China Daily journalist, based in New York City, is also aware of the media’s role as a watchdog (监督者). She wrote a story last month about a group of Wuhan University alumni (校友) in New York City who donated medical equipment to hospitals in Wuhan. She was impressed by how they managed to collect such a large amount of supplies and build an international shipping pathway in such a short time. Yet she was also disturbed by how all the complex (繁复的) paperwork and bureaucratic (官僚主义的) procedures added to their already heavy workload.“I do hope that by writing about their stories, I’m helping things change for the better,” said Li.Indeed, the media is like a pair of eyes watching out for us as they report on the world’s most important news.1：By describing Zhu Xingx in’s experience in Wuhan, the author intends to show ___.A. what journalists should pay attention to while workingB. how medical workers fight against the virusC.the efforts journalists make to report on the frontlineD. the importance of the media in fighting the epidemic2：What does the underlined word “scrutinize” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.move somebodyB. discover potential dangersC.make reference to somethingD.examine closely3：What happened after Global Times journalists reported what they had witnessed on Feb 9?A.All the patients received proper treatment.B. The officials apologized for what had happened.C.The journalists were warned by the officials.D.The patients received donations from overseas.4：How does Li Xueqing hope to i mprove the alumni’s donation process?A.Making shipping methods more convenient.B. Simplifying paperwork and procedures.C.Creating more professional quality tests.D.Reducing the heavy workloads of medical workers fighting the virus.5：Why does the author compare media employees to eyes?A.They usually have sharp insights.B. They enable us to better see what happens.C.They help to change the world for the better.D.They allow people to focus on recent events.参考答案：CDABBPassage 4：Changing how we say helloGreeting is one of the most important （aspect）of socializing. Each culture has its （独特的）way of greeting people. However, during the time of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) outbreak, proper greetings many countries have exper ienced changes. Let’s take a look.FranceFrance is f for its romantic greeting method. They touch others’ cheeks and make a kissing sound. For them, this greeting tells others, “I am your friend, and we trust and care about each other.” The intensi ty of that kiss （取决于）on how close you are, whether in terms of family or friendship. However, as the NCP has spread all over the world, this greeting is now banned in the country. Newspapers are filled with advice on how to the famous French kiss on the cheek. Frenchetiquette (礼仪) expert Philippe Lichtfus, who has been （广泛地）cited in the media, said simply looking into a person’s eyes can suffice (足够) as a greeting.The USPeople in the US generally shake hands with people they have just （meet）. The origins of the handshake are certain）, but most would agree that it is quite rational (合理的) as a form of greeting. The shaking of the right hand used to indicate that the person was not carrying any weapons, offering a friendly welcome to the other person.But today, things are d . According to China Daily, many American people now greet each other with their elbows. With only slight contact, the elbow bump can not only show your respect to others, but also eliminate the need for the use of hands. That’s good news, considering the fact that hand is the （主要的）hub for transmitting the virus.IndiaMost people in India perform a namaskar (合十礼) as a greeting, which involves placing one’s palms together with a slight bow. If they hold their hands higher or take a lower bow, they show more （尊重）to others. But some young people’s greeting habits have been （affect ）by their study abroad experiences. They tend to offer a handshake and a kiss today. In March, the Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi called on his people to use only the namaskar at this time to avoid infection.参考答案：aspects ；unique；in；famous；depends；replace；widelyMet；uncertain；different；main；respect；affectedPassage 5：world and China随着我国经济的飞速发展，世界与中国的联系越来越紧密，中国在世界舞台上扮演着越来越重要的角色。
2021年中考英语必读时事热点4(原卷版)
2021年英语必读时事热点4文章导读一、阅读理解新闻报道，介绍2019年国庆节人们庆祝国庆节的一些场景。
二、阅读理解说明文，介绍祖国70周年取得的一些成就。
三、阅读理解2019年12月25号建成的北京大兴国际机场，国家发展新动力源。
四、完形填空介绍新型冠状病毒如如何传播以及如何进行防护。
五、阅读理解人物介绍：2020年1月27号因空难逝世的篮球巨星——科比。
六、书面表达对网上送餐这一热点问题的讨论。
一、阅读理解（原创）Huge crowd stirred hearts with classic Chinese songChildren perform during a grand evening gala （盛会）marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 1, 2019. Zhang yi mou, a two-time Oscar nominee （提名）who directed the stunning opening and closing ceremonies（闭幕式）of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, added that such gatherings had become popular, particularly among younger Chinese people."The crowd gathering was used as a part of the evening gala and was a great way to celebrate the day with fun and spontaneity,（自发性）" he said. "It highlighted the lively and jubilant(欢欣鼓舞的) atmosphere of the new era."The Tuesday evening gala(盛会) created quite a buzz（轰动）on social media. Thousands commented online. One person posted: "It's a great show for the country's birthday." Another lauded the music: "The song Me and MyMotherland is actually contagious and fills me with emotion."The song Me and My Motherland was written by lyricist Zhang Li and composer Qing Yongcheng in 1985 and was first performed by Chinese singer Li Guyi. With its smooth melody and catchy lyrics, it has been popular with Chinese audiences for generations.People perform during a grand evening gala marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 1, 2019.Another highlight involved more than 3,000 performers carrying light panels（灯面板）. They moved to portray （描绘）different images as the panels changed, displaying images such as a huge national flag, the Great Wall and a white peace dove.The panel technology had been used in other places for anniversary celebrations. For example, about 8,000 organic light-emitting diode panels were used during a gala entitled "Stride Forward, the Nation"（祖国，大步前进）, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sunday.1．Among the following statements which one is right?A.Zhang yimou is a director who is a two-time Oscar gold prize winner.B.Zhang yi mou is a director who directed a grand evening gala marking the 70th founding anniversary ofthe People's Republic of China in Beijing,C.Zhang yi mou is a musician who wrote the song Me and My Motherland.D.Zhang yi mou is a director who directed the stunning opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 BeijingOlympic Games2. Why was the Tuesday evening gala(盛会so popular among younger Chinese people?A. Because the Chinese youth like singing songs.B. Because the Tuesday evening gala(盛会) is very interesting.C. Because the Tuesday evening gala(盛会)was full of the lively and jubilant atmosphere of the new era.D. Because some performances were very wonderful.3. What does the underline sentence express except______.A. It express people’s love to our motherland.B．it is the reason why the Tuesday evening gala(盛会) created quite a buzz（轰动）on social media.C. It means the song is very touching.D. It means everyone likes the song.4.Why did more than 3,000 performers carry light panels ?A. because more than 3000 performers held the light panels to form various patterns for performanceB. because there were some images such as a huge national flag, the Great Wall and a white peace dove onthemC. because they can make the performer more beautiful.D. because it is a new technology.5. This article may take from_______.A. a newspaperB. a technology magazineC. a fashion magazineD. a novel二、阅读理解（原创）BPresident Xi considers employment（就业）"pivotal" （至关重要）to people's well-being（福祉）. He supports e-commerce and the new economy, which create jobs that never existed before.Every day in China, about 16,500 new enterprises(企业) are set up, and 40,000 people find new jobs in towns and cities.In total, China has created more than 80 million new urban jobs over the past seven years, equal to the entire German population.China now has the world's largest courier delivery(快递) service market, employing more than 3 million people, who send everything from meals to fridges around the country. Earlier this year, Xi paid a surprise visit to a tiny delivery station in Beijing and chatted with a group of deliverymen.This closeness to the people is not a singular event. For the past seven years, Xi has spent time with regular people before every Chinese New Year: giving them festival gifts, observing festive traditions such as food preparation, and asking about their lives and welfare."CPC members must wholeheartedly serve the people," Xi often reminds Party cadres.This connection with the people can be traced(追踪) back to a time when Xi lived and worked in a remotevillage in Shaanxi province as an adolescent and young adult for seven years.He has said that he understands the hardships of the people because he once lived in a poor corner of the country. He has been known to check the toilets and washrooms of ordinary homes, offer advice on garbage sorting, and show concern for students' poor eyesight.In 2013, Xi put forward "targeted poverty alleviation"(定向扶贫) and set a goal to eliminate(根除) extreme rural poverty by 2020, a deadline that is 10 years earlier than the goal set by the United Nations.Over the past seven years, more than 82 million Chinese people left poverty behind. Xi said extreme poverty "would be historically solved in the hands of our generation".Kishore Mahbubani, a professor at the National University of Singapore, said the most outstanding（杰出的）achievement of China in the last 70 years had been the dramatic improvement in the living conditions of the people.Reviewing China's long history, Mahbubani said even at previous peaks of glory, the bottom 50 percent of the population had to struggle to make ends meet. But today even low-income people have access to nutritious food, education, healthcare, housing, employment and even the ability to travel."There is no doubt that, in terms of the living conditions of the people, the past 70 years have been the best years in China's history," he said.1.Why does President Xi say he supports e-commerce and the new economy?A. because e-commerce and the new economy is very completely new for us all.B. because they can offer lots of chances to get jobs for many people.C．because they existed before.D. because they can make people rich quickly.2. What’s the population of Germany?A. more than 80 millionB. 80 millionC. less than 80 m illionD. I don’t know3. The writer take “Xi paid a surprise visit to a tiny delivery station in Beijing and chatted with a group ofdeliverymen.” as an example to express his________ .a. caring for peopleb. closeness to the peoplec. singular eventd. love for travellinge. wholeheartedly serving the peopleA. a b and eB. b c and eC. c d and eD. b d and e4. The writer cites(引用) Kishore Mahbubani’ and Mahbubani’s words to express that _______.A. they are both Chinese friendsB. they want to make friends with China.C. the achievement which Chinese have got in the past 70 years.D. the achievement which Chinese have got in "targeted poverty alleviation”5. In what way does this article illustrate(说明) China's achievements in the past 70 years？A．culture and education B. employment and eliminating extreme rural povertyC. agriculture(农业) and industry（工业）D. employment and people’s health三、阅读理解On September 25, 2019, the Daxing International Airport, Beijing’s new airport, opened to the public. It is said to be the world’s largest terminal (航空站) in a single building, and is expected to receive nearly 72 million passengers by 2025.Located on the border (边界) of Beijing and Langfang, Hebei Province, the airport is Beijing’s second international airport. It not only serves Beijing but also Tianjin and Hebei Province, making Beijing airports, Tianjin Binhai International Airport and Shijiazhuang Airport into the largest airport cluster (群) in northern China.The airport is about 46 kilometres south of Tian’anmen Square, 26 kilometres west of Langfang City, 55kilometres northeast of Xiong’an New Area, and 67 kilometres away from the old Beijing Capital Inter national Airport. Passengers can take the Daxing airport subway line from the centre of Beijing to get to the airport in just 19 minutes.The airport takes up a total of about 1.4 million square metres, including 700,000 square metres of core area. It is planned to be able to deal with 45 million in 2022, 72 million in 2025, and 100 million passengers per year in a long run—more than London’s Heathrow and New York’s JFK airports put together.The idea of the Beijing Capital’s second international airport co uld be dated back to the year of 2006. Two years later in 2008, a team for the new airport was set up. In 2011, the project of Daxing Airport was kicked off. In December, 2016, Daxing Airport’s main terminal building was finished. The airport terminal, wit h an area of more than 1, 000,000㎡, was completed on June 30, 2019.Now technologies including facial recognition(人脸识别) will be used in the airport, allowing passengers to use their faces to check in. The security (安全) check channels will be able to check 260 people per hour, which is 40% faster than traditional airports. The new airport is sure to help with the development of the local areas.1. How far is it from kilometres northeast of Xiong’an New Area to the airport?A. About 26 km.B. About 46 km.C. About 55 km.D. About 67 km.2. Why do people enter the new airport much faster than traditional airports?A. because it is Beijing’s new airport.B. because it is the world’s largest terminal (航空站) in a single building.C. because it is modern and many technologies are used in the new airport.D. because it is big and takes up a total of about 1.4 million square metres, including 700,000 square metres of core area3. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. To show the importance of the new airport.B. To show the development of the new airport.C. To introduce the safety practice of the airport.D. To introduce the new technologies of the airport.4. Where can we probably read the passage?A. In the textbook.B. In a storybook.C. In a newspaperD. In a school report.四、语法选择The novel coronavirus, now, officially named Covid-19, is anew illness and scientists are still studying the best way to control___1___. However, defeating Covid-19 is not only the job ofscientists and doctors. People have ___2___ important role to play inthis battle. The best way to help prevent the virus ___3___ is byprotecting yourself and staying healthy.Scientists are now sure ___4___ Covid-19 is passed between people through coughing and sneezing. The virus travels ___5___ the air and can be breathed in by people nearby. It ___6___ also land on surfaces such as tables and chairs. If these surfaces ___7___, the virus may be on your hands. Touching your eyes or mouth with unwashed hands can let the virus ___8___ your body.To protect yourself and ___9___, wear a mask at all times when out in public. This stops the people in good ___10___ from breathing in Covid-19 and ___11___ the amount of the virus that ill people send into the air. Most importantly, wash your hands often and ___12___, especially ___13___ you are outside your home.Covid-9 is undoubtedly a serious challenge, ___14___ if we all contribute and behave responsibly, it is a illness ___15___ we can overcome.1.A. it B. itself C. its D. its’2.A. a B. an C. the D. /3.A. spreads B. spreading C. to spread D. spread4.A. what B. that C. when D. where5.A. of B. about C. through D. from6.A. must B. may C. need D. should7.A. have touched B. are touching C. is touched D. are touched8.A. entering B. enters C. entered D. enter9.A. another B. other C. others D. the other10.A. health B. healthy C. healthily D. healthier11.A. reduce B. reducing C. reduces D. reduced12.A. careful B. carefully C. most careful D. more careful13.A. while B. unless C. until D. because14.A. or B. so C. and D. but15.A. what B. who C. that D. whom五、阅读理解Kobe Bryant born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 23, 1978, was a former professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers throughout his NBA career (1996-2016). He was famous as "Black Mamba” or "Little Flying Man". He was 198cm tall and weighed 100kg. He had a happy family with his wife and three daughters.He was also a famous NBA star. In his career, he got a great success and had lots of achievements, such as 15 times of all-NBA teams, once MVP in regular season,4 times of all-star MVR 2 times of final MVP,5 times of NBA championship and Two Olympic champions. The reasons for so many fans not just because he played basketball well but also for Kobe spirit called Mamba Mentality. Kobe was good at playing basketball. Most importantly, he played beautifully. Every match with Kobe was a wonderful and exciting performance. In the match, all the audience could feel his aggressiveness and the eager of victory. He improved himself by winning every game. As the leader of Lakers, Kobe never let people down. He was always calm and got the key score for the team at last just like what he said:" We do not retreat, we do not shrink, we do not run away, we insist, and then conquer our opponents?" It was famous Mamba Mentality. He never gave up even when he had ruptured his left Achilles tenden. What's more, Kobe was a famous and respected basketball player. and an approachable star as well.Therefore, on January 27, 2020, the news of the death of Kobe Bryant shocked all fans of Kobe Bryant around theworld. It was reported that Kobe Bryant died because of a plane crash with 9 people including his second daughter. Kobe generation is over with Kobe's death, but I think his Mamba Mentality will last forever.1.When did Kobe Bryant quit from the Los Angeles Lakers?A.in 1978 B in 1996 C.in 2016 D. in 20202、According to the article, which one of the following is Not true?A. Kobe Bryant was one of the most famous stars.B. Kobe Brant was a basketball player for the Los Angeles LakersC. Kobe Bryan" second daughter died at the same time as Kobe Bryant.D. Kobe Bryan was popular just because he was good at playing basketball3. How many kinds of achievement did Kobe Bryant get in his career mentioned in the article?A.6B.29C.30D.264、Where can you read the passage?A. News reportB. TextbookC. MagazineD. Novel5、From the passage we can know that______.A. Kobe's spirit didn't help him get any achievementB. Kobe Bryant will be remembered forever because of his Mamba Mentality.C. Kobe Bryant died when he was 43 years old.D. Kobe Bryant was a person who gave up easily.六，书面表达现今，越来越多的人喜欢网上点餐外卖服务，你所在的学校学生会就“你对网上点餐的看法”进行了问卷调查。
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备战2021年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练热点14垃圾分类的作用及方法一、阅读理解1When throwing away rubbish,do you know which bin it should go in?Have you ever noticed the differently-colored rubbish bins on the street?Some of you might not be able to answer the questions.However,it’s actually quite important to know how to sort(分类)your rubbish.Not knowing how to sort rubbish can make it harder to save energy and protect the environment.If you don’t sort your rubbish.all of it will be buried(埋)together.It can take up large areas of ground that could have been used for planting trees.Shanghai is the first city to put rubbish-sorting into practice in China.Shanghai government has asked all the people who live there to sort rubbish into four groups:wet, recyclable,harmful and dry.“Wet”rubbish is also known as“household”rubbish.It is what people produce every day after they eat or drink.“It is the thing you don’t want but pigs can eat”,Guangzhou Daily explained.Paper,metal,glass and other things that can be recused are recyclable rubbish.Harmful rubbish includes things like medicine,batteries and so on.Finally,any rubbish that is not wet,recyclable or harmful will go in the dry rubbish bin.Many other Chinese cities,including Changsha,plan to use this method to sort their rubbish.Now that you know this,perhaps you can do your part in protecting the environment.1.What will happen if we don’t sort the rubbish?A.It will be easier to save energy.B.It will be difficult to protect the environment.C.The rubbish will take up small areas of ground.2.What does the underlined word“It”mean?A.FoodB.Household rubbishC.Paper3.Which of the following is not recyclable rubbish?A.A glass bowlB.An old newspaperC.A piece of bread4.What can we learn from the passage?A.All the people in Shanghai have known how to sort rubbish.B.Changsha asked people to sort rubbish many years ago.eless medicine is a kind of harmful rubbish.5.What does the passage mainly tell us?A.Rubbish is helpful.B.What to do with rubbish.C.Different rubbish bins.2Rubbish is a kind of environmental pollution.Each person produces two kilograms of rubbish every day,but most of us throw away the rubbish directly.Have you ever wondered where your rubbish goes after you throw it away?Cleaners have to collect the waste,move it to landfills(垃圾填埋地)and then sort(分类)it out to see if it should be burned(燃烧),buried(埋葬)or recycled(回收利用).So if we can sort it out first,it can make a big difference.Each year,China produces about300million tons of rubbish.Only about a quarter of that waste is recycled. Most rubbish is buried in landfills or burned without being ndfills take up a lot of space.There’s also a risk of polluting the nearby land and water.In order to solve this problem,China has been developing rubbish sorting these years.Shanghai,for example,announced(宣布)a“sorting for prizes”plan earlier six months ago. According to the plan,people get shopping cards or even money as prizes by sorting out the rubbish.In some other countries,the recycling rate of rubbish is higher because of their sorting system(系统). ________.People must put the right rubbish in the right place at the right time.The rubbish is usually sorted into eight kinds:burnable,non-burnable,plastic bottles,recyclable plastic,other plastic,paper,harmful(有害的)and then hard rubbish like desks and old TV sets.So in Japan,burning the waste becomes more easily with careful sorting.With the World Environmental Day coming,our school is now requiring every student to develop a habit ofsorting the waste.Here in our school we lay four different colors of rubbish bins for different kinds of rubbish.The red is for harmful waste;the blue is for waste that can be recycled;the green is for kitchen waste;the black is for other waste.It is not WASTE until it is WASTED.6.How much rubbish can be recycled each year in China?A.About75,000,000tons.B.About150,000,000tons.C.About225,000,000tons.D.About300,000,000tons.7.Which of the following can be put in the“________”in Paragraph3?A.Burning waste is another idea to protect the environment.B.Here is how the Shanghai“rubbish sorting for prizes”plan works.C.In Japan,for example,there are strict rules for throwing away rubbish.D.To reduce the influence that rubbish causes,simply recycling is not enough.8.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Waste paper should be put into the green rubbish bin.B.People in Shanghai can get prizes by sorting out rubbish.C.Rubbish burning is easier in Japan because of less rubbish.D.Each cleaner has to collect two kilograms of rubbish every day.9.What’s the best title for the passage?A.Recycling RubbishB.Sorting Out RubbishC.Reducing rubbishD.Throwing away rubbish3Taking away a city’s rubbish is a big job.Every day trucks come into a city to collect it.Most rubbish is made up of things we can’t eat or use.If we kept these things we would soon have a mountain of rubbish.In some cities the rubbish is collected and taken outside of city to a dump(垃圾堆).Often the city dump is placed where the ground is low or there is a big hole.The kitchen rubbish is broken into small pieces and sent into the sewage(排污)system.The sewage system takes away the used water from toilets(厕所),bathtubs and other places.To keep mice(老鼠)and flies away,some earth is used to cover the newly dumped ter,grass may be planted on the rubbish-filled land.Finally,a house or a school may be built there,and then you’d never know that this had once been an old rubbish dump.In other cities the rubbish is burnt in special places.The fire burns everything but the metal(金属).The metal can be reused and recycled.The food parts of rubbish are put in special piles(堆)where they slowly change into something called humus,which looks like black earth.It is rich with the kinds of things that feed plants and help them grow.10.The passage is mostly about_____________.A.environmentB.travelC.historycation11.How can we keep the mice and flies away?A.Some water is used to cover the rubbish.B.Some earth can be used to cover the rubbish.C.The fire burns the rubbish.D.The sewage system takes away the rubbish.12.How should we take care of a used metal box?A.By burning it off.B.By putting it in water.C.By throwing it away.D.By reusing and recycling it.13.According to the passage,the right order is________.①A house or a school may be built there.②The rubbish is collected and taken to a dump.③Grass is planted on the rubbished-filled earth.④The rubbish dump is covered with some earth.A.②④①③B.③①④②C.①④③②D.②④③①14.The main idea of the passage is________.A.to let us know taking away rubbish is a big jobB.to explain the need or rubbish collectionC.to introduce different ways to treat rubbishD.to tell people to take useful things out of rubbish4When Shanghai introduced a new rubbish-sorting policy inJuly last year,the city’s residents(居民)took some time to get usedto it.They joked that every time they took out their rubbish,theworkers standing by the bins would ask,“What kind of rubbish areyou?”Starting on May1,Beijing joined many Chinese cities byintroducing a new rubbish-sorting policy,People’s Daily reported.Residents should sort their rubbish into four groups:kitchen,recyclable,hazardous(有害的)and other waste.These groups are represented by four different colors of rubbish bins–green,blue,red and gray.Those who fail to sort their rubbish correctly may face fines of up to200yuan,Xinhua reported.The way Beijing sorts its rubbish sounds different from cities like Shanghai and Qingdao.These cities use four different groups:wet,recyclable,harmful and dry.Although their names are different,the groups are actually the same.Wet rubbish in Shanghai is,in fact,kitchen rubbish.And dry rubbish is the same as other waste,China Youth Daily reported.To help residents sort their rubbish correctly,the Beijing government is offering online guidelines.If people don’t know how to throw away rubbish,they can search for it on the WeChat account Guanchenglishi(管城理市) to find out.By searching a key word or taking a photo,people can immediately find out which group their waste belongs in.15.If people fail to sort their rubbish correctly,________.A.they may be finedB.they have to sort the rubbishC.the government may search for themD.others may take a photo16.This article is probably from________.A.a magazineB.a bookC.a newspaperD.a play17.From the passage,we know that________.A.people in Beijing don’t get used to the new rubbish-sorting policyB.both Beijing and Shanghai use four different groups to sort the rubbishC.the Shanghai government is offering online guidelinesD.it’s strange for people to find out which group their waste belongs in5A new rubbish sorting system(垃圾分类系统)has been put into use in Fangchengyuan Community in Beijing. Local people not only sort their rubbish,but also put QR codes(二维码)on it.“When the rubbish is collected and the codes are scanned(扫描),I will get reward points to exchange for small gifts and even some money,”one of the local people told reporters.“It’s really creative and encouraging.”This smart system has been carried out in350communities in Beijing.The capital of China has joined a list of cities in the country that take action to support rubbish sorting.For example,Shenzhen and Shanghai have made laws to punish people and organizations for not sorting rubbish correctly.China produces quite a lot of rubbish every year.Much of the rubbish is buried(填埋)in soil or burned without being ndfills(填埋场)take up a lot of land and have a risk of polluting the soil and water nearby. And burning rubbish can produce harmful gases.Through rubbish sorting,we can reduce the use of landfills and air pollution.What’s more,rubbish sorting saves resources,which could bring economic benefits(经济利益).For example, a ton of waste paper can be reused to make about850kg of paper,saving17trees and50percent of water.Because of their benefits,some countries have developed successfully sorting systems.In Australia,every family is provided with three rubbish bins---the red lid(盖子)bin for“general waste”like food and plastic bags,the yellow lid bin for“recyclable(可回收利用的)waste”like steel and glass,and the green lid bin for“green waste”,such as grass and leaves.On the street,the bins are printed with pictures of the things that are allowed inside.It makes recycling quite easy.18.What will local people probably get if they put daily rubbish into the new system in Fangchengyuan Community?A.A computer.B.A car.C.A lot of money.D.Some small gifts.19.Which of the following is NOT the consequence(后果)of burying rubbish?A.Polluting soil.B.Polluting water.C.Taking up a lot of land.D.Saving resources.20.Which paragraph discusses the economic benefits of rubbish sorting?A.Paragraph3.B.Paragraph4.C.Paragraph5.D.Paragraph6.21.In Australia,which bin should you put food left after dinner in?A.The red lid bin.B.The yellow lid bin.C.The green lid bin.D.The black lid bin.6It is important to sort（分类）your rubbish.If you sort your rubbish,you are helping to protect the environment and save our earth.If you don't do this,the rubbish will be everywhere and we can't plant things on them.Some kinds of rubbish will pollute the soil（泥土）and the water.For example,the bad things in phones can run out and pollute the ground.Other rubbish,like some parts of pens,can be used to make other things.Here are four kinds of rubbish:Recyclable（可循环的）：Things that can be reused,such as paper,metal(金属),glass and old clothes.Wet:It is also called"household waste""You don't want these things but pigs can eat,"Guangzhou Daily saidHarmful（有害的）:such as medicine,batteries（电池）and phones.If you throw them away,they may pollute the soil and water.Others:It is also called"Dry".Any waste that doesn't belong to(属于).Wet,Recyclable or Harmful.22.How many kinds of rubbish can we sort?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.23.Which kind of rubbish do the useless phones belong to?A.RecyclableB.WetC.Dry.D.Harmful.24.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the"Wet"?A.Pigs can eat them.B.It will pollute the soil and water.C.We can call it"household waste".D.Banana skin is one kind of Wet rubbish.25.What will happen if we don't sort the rubbish?A.We will have fewer places to grow plants.B.All of the rubbish will pollute the soil and water.C.We are helping to save our earth.D.We will have a better environment.26.Where can we find this article(文章）?A.A movie.B.A newspaper.C.A story book.D.A dictionary.7At sunrise in a fishing port of eastern Spain(西班牙)，several fishing boats have already set out.These fishermen were hunting for fish，shrimps and plastic bottles.They were working for ECOAIF,a local clothing company.Since July，the company has been working with the fishermen to pick up plastic rubbish in the Mediterranean(地中海).The rubbish will be used to make fashionable clothes."Where others see rubbish,we see raw material,"said Javier Goyeneche,president(董事长)of ECOAIF. "We're showing that through recycling,we are able to create(创造)fashion."ECOAIF was founded in2010.The Spanish company now sells its clothes made from rubbish in big cities around the world.Goyeneche said the clothes had been very popular in the US,Japan and some European countries."People really love it,"Goyeneche added."Today's customers(顾客)are showing more and more interest in environmental protection.Besides，clothes made from rubbish are very light.They are really comfortable and cheap.”27.What may the underlined word"shrimps"be?A.A kind of seafood.B.A kind of plant.C.A kind of bird.D.A kind of flower.28.What is ECOAIF according to the passage?A.A famous person.B.A clothing company.C.A social organization.D.A number of dustbins.29.The workers in ECOAIF can make clothes.A.through recyclingB.from expensive materialC.from cheap materialD.from the rubbish on the land30.Which of the following is NOT the reason why people like clothes made from rubbish?A.People are interested in environmental protection.B.The clothes made from rubbish are very light.C.The clothes made from rubbish are very cheap.D.People like all kinds of rubbish in the ocean.8When your pen is broken,the battery(电池)in your toy runs out,or you have some leftover(吃剩的)food，what do you do with these things?You will probably throw them all into one bin.But actually,all kinds of rubbish need to be sorted(分类)separately.Rubbish sorting is a big issue(议题)worldwide.In recent years,some Chinese cities have been working hard on it,Shanghai has worked with Alipay to create a“green account(账户)”service for its residents(居民).Account holders get points by sorting their rubbish correctly.Through the Alipay app,they ran exchange the points for milk, phone cards and other products.The city is asking all of its residents to sort their rubbish into four groups:wet, recyclable,harmful and dry.Wet waste is also known as household waste.Paper,metal and glass are recyclable waste.Medicine and batteries are harmful waste.Finally,any waste that's not wet,recyclable or harmful will go in the"dry waste"bin.Many other Chinese cities are also doing this.Shenzhen has been sorting its rubbish into the same four groups since2012.Students there must study waste-sorting guidebooks.If you don’t sort your rubbish，it will go to a landfill(垃圾填埋场)and be buried together.These landfills can take up large areas of ground.Some rubbish can pollute the soil and groundwater and it can also do harm to the environment around us.China is improving its waste-sorting efforts.There is still a long way to go.31.How should we deal with all kinds of rubbish?A.We can throw them all into one binB.We can sort them separately.C.We can throw them away freely.D.We can reuse them all32.How is Shanghai encouraging people to sort their rubbish?A.By creating a"green account"service with the help of Alipay.B.By paying people to sort their rubbish correctly.C.By allowing people to exchange rubbish with each other.D.By providing its residents with guidebooks to help them33.Which of the following things belong to harmful waste?A.Leftover food and batteries.B.Metal and medicine.C.Batteries and medicineD.Paper and glass.34.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A.Where we can bury our waste.B.Why we should sort our rubbish properly.C.What kinds of waste can pollute the environmentD.How some kinds of waste can be reused and recycled.35.What do we know about rubbish sorting in China?A.Shenzhen has been sorting its rubbish for10years.B.All the students have to take waste-sorting classes at schoolC.As for rubbish sorting,we Chinese still have much work to do.D.Burying is the only way of dealing with rubbish二、完型填空Can you image that we could build a beautiful city with rubbish?Maybe you will think it is36. However,it can be true!Nothing is a waste if we have a creative mind.Let me show you something about37 rubbish.Sometimes we can see tons of rubbish in the streets,on the roads,near the buildings…here and there.Many large cities became so ugly38it.Nobody likes rubbish,but in fact,some rubbish can be used again.All of us want to solve the problem.We must do something to39rubbish.We should take action from now on. 40,some good things will not be wasted.Do you often throw away things you don’t need any more?Have you ever thought about how these things can actually be put to good use?For example,when a car get too old,it may not run any more.But we can use the metal of the car to make something else.When a bottle is empty,it41as a waste.You don’t know bottle glass can be made into sand and used to build streets.Rubbish42food can be changed into fertilizer(肥料) to make plants grow better.It is cheap and safe.And other rubbish can also be used to make building blocks.Now, 43machines are designed for that.44,people will watch films in a beautiful cinema which is built out of rubbish.Besides building and roads,cities may be made from rubbish.But so far,building beautiful cities made from rubbish is only45.36.A.important B.unbelievable C.understanding D.possible37.A.returning B.reflecting C.reusing D.repeating38.A.because B.because of C.instead of D.as for39.A.make use of B.make promises C.make up our mind to D.make a living as40.A.On the way B.By the way C.In this way D.Out of the way41.A.threw away B.will be thrown away C.will throw away D.was thrown away42.A.from B.in C.on D.to43.A.fewer and fewer B.less and less C.more and less D.more and more44.A.Some day B.The other day C.Nowadays D.In the day45.A.a dream B.a lesson C.a symbol D.a letter三、短文填空Each year,China creates around300million tons of rubbish.Less than a46.['kwɔːtə]of the waste is recycled.Most rubbish is buried in landfills or burned without being47.(sort).Landfills take up a lot of space in cities.It can also48.（pollution）the nearby soil and water.Things in developed countries are much49.(good)because of their sorting systems(制度).In Japan,for example,there are strict rules for50.(throw)away rubbish.One has to put the51.rubbish in the right place at the right time.The rubbish is usually sorted into eight52.[kaɪndz]:burnable,non-burnable,plastic bottles, recyclable plastic,other plastic,paper,harmful rubbish and then hard rubbish53.as desks and old TV sets.China has been helping promoting(促进)rubbish sorting in recent years.54.to a plan in Beijing,people get WeChat points by sorting out rubbish.They can later exchange(兑换)the points for55.['ʃɒpɪŋ]cards or even money!46._______________;47._______________;48._______________;49._______________;50._______________; 51._______________;52._______________;53._______________;54._______________;55._______________;。
2021年中考英语时事热点专题06(6)(Word学生考试版)
2021年中考英语必读时事热点(6)文章导读一、阅读理解愿以吾辈之青春，护卫这盛世之中华”。
现在的中国年轻人有多爱国？为什么中国年轻人更加爱国了？二、阅读理解虚拟触觉：网购也能“摸”到衣服。
三、阅读理解无奋斗、不青春：2021年中国青年五四奖章获得者群像四、阅读理解联合国中文日：中文会成为一种世界语言。
五、阅读理解新莱特时代的新篇章。
2021年4月19日NASA直升机火星飞行成功。
标志着人类动力控制在另一个星球飞行的成功。
与莱特兄弟第一次地球飞行同样具有历史性的意义和价值。
六、阅读理解 A篇条形码发展50周年，给我们的生活带来极大的便利，那么条形码是如何储存信息的。
B篇讲述了二维码的发展历程。
七、阅读综合填空香港开始清理“毒教材”。
一、阅读理解Celebrating Western holidays, following K-pop bands and going abroad to study ... Many young people are thought to be not as patriotic (爱国的) as their parents or grandparents.But data has shown that young Chinese people have demonstrated a growing sense of national pride and patriotism in recent years.According to the website of the Communist Youth League of China, a central association (组织) representing young people, the organization has more than 15.7 million followers on Sina Weibo. Each post related to topics such as national unity (团结), patriotism and the country’s development has received thousands of comments and “likes”.On March 5, the league wrote a post celebrating the 123rd anniversary of the birth of China’s first premier, Zhou Enlai, with thousands of young internet users leaving comments expressing how lucky and happy they felt to be living in the country.One user, “Xu Baobao”, posted: “We’ll contribute our young energy to national rejuvenation (复兴).” Another wrote, “May we use our youth to protect China.”Young people not only expressed their patriotism in words, but also through action.In 2019, riots (骚乱) related to an extradition bill (引渡法案) broke out in Hong Kong. An online community known as Di Bar, including young Chinese living around the world, started a campaign to explain the issue to a global audience and to voice support for the city’s police on digital platforms.A st atement released by Di Bar said the community’s campaign was driven by “patriotism, rationality (理性) and truth-seeking”, and reflected its confidence and faith in the country.Laurence Zhang, 25, a Chinese mainland graduate from Hong Kong Baptist University who joined the campaign, said the experience gave him a greater understanding of the country’s developing power. He added that he felt grateful to live during such times.Chinese youths’ patriotism may actually be stronger than ever, and with good reason. Guo Yuanyuan, associate (副的) dean of the School of Culture and Communication at Capital University of Economics and Business, said, “The great material improvement can give young people more room for spiritual life.”“Our older generations experienced a very difficult time, and before reform and opening-up, the economy was far behind those in the West. Now, with China rising to become the second-largest economy in the world, making us roughly on par with (与…… 不相上下) the West in many respects, young people’s patriotic sentiment has naturally risen.”1. The main purpose of paragraphs 3-5 is to show Chinese young people’s ______.A. appreciation of traditional cultureB. love of and pride for the countryC. admiration for celebrities on social mediaD. contributions to the country’s development2. Why did Di Bar launch the campaign?A. To draw international attention to the riots.B. To show the truth about the riots in Hong Kong.C. To support the bill on digital platforms.D. To show their gratitude for the country.3. What promotes （促进）patriotism among young Chinese people according to Guo Yuanyuan?A. Rich spiritual life.B. Difficult times.C. Economic growth.D. Competition from the West.4. What method does the author use to explain his point of view?A．by defining(下定义). B. by classifying(分类).C. by giving some facts and data.D. by telling stories.二、阅读理解The COVID-19 pandemic has made people more concerned about physical contact. Social distancing rules force us to stop hugging and shaking hands. Is it possible for us to feel the sense of touch without actually touching anything? Researchers are trying to make this happen.According to Science News, our body’s sense of touch is complex. Every time we touch something, nerve receptors (神经受体) receive signals about texture (质地), temperature and more. These signals tell our brain if something is smooth or rough, wet or dry.The goal for haptic (触觉的) scientists is to mimic (模拟) touch sensations. For example, John Rogers and his team from Northwestern University, US, have developed touch patches（贴片）that can stick to people’s skin. The patches vibrate (震动) when they receive signals, giving people the feeling of stroking or tapping something.This skin patch can be used in telemedicine (远程医疗) in the future, according to Rogers. It can store datathat is collected from a patient’s body. Then the data will be translated into sensations. When doctors distantly receive these sensations, they can feel like they are touch ing the patient’s body with their hands.People with prostheses (假肢) could also benefit from this. In one study, researchers from University of Chicago, US, built sensors into bionic (仿生的) hands. Three people who had lost a hand tested the bionic hands. They felt a sensation of touch when the thumb was touched.Some researchers are also working on computer screens that can mimic different textures. “Ideally, in the long run, if you’re shopping online, you could feel fabric (织物),” said Cynthia Hipwell, a m echanical engineer at Texas A&M University, US.1. What is Paragraph 2 about?A. The latest news from the world of science.B. How our body’s sense of touch works.C. Why nerve receptors can receive signals.D. What the sense of touch tells us about our body.2. How does the skin patch give people a feeling of touching something?A. By sticking to people’s skin.B. By sending signals to another patch.C. By vibrating while receiving signals.D. By tapping against the skin while being touched.3. According to the passage, what can the skin patch be used to do in the future?a. Treat patients remotely.b. Test the quality of bionic hands.c. Give people with prostheses a sense of touch.d. Help shoppers feel the products they want to buy online.A. abcB. abdC. acdD. bcd4. What is the topic of the passage?A. Brain science.B. Social distancing.C. Medical development.D. The sense of touch.三、阅读理解Since 1997, the May 4th Medal has been given to exceptional individuals and groups. Its aim is to inspire contemporary youths in China “to embrace and preserve the May 4th Movement and encourage them to contribute to the development of the country”, CGTN noted.This year, China awarded 34 individuals and 20 groups and organizations the May 4th Medal to celebrate their great contributions to the country. Let’s look at some of them.Liu Xian ICLiu XianLiu Xian is an ordinary entrepreneur who started a catering (餐饮) business in Chengdu. During the pandemic, the 25-year-old woman heard that medical staff on the frontline weren’t able to eat well due to the extended working hours.Despite the risk of getting infected, Liu headed to Wuhan and cooked for medical staff. Over 40 days, she cooked for medical workers in over 20 hospitals, up to 400 to 600 meals a day. Her meals were of high quality and were nutritious. Her efforts gave the medics the strength and nourishment they badly needed.As there was a lack of protective clothing, Liu always wore a raincoat when delivering food. People began to affectionately refer to her as “Raincoat Girl”.Her selfless actions have warmed the hearts of thousands of frontline medical workers as well as residents in thecity.Liu continues in her efforts to help others. “Where there is a need for help, ‘Raincoat Members’ will be there to solve the problems,” she told CGTN.Chen Hongjun CCTVBorder clash troopsFor many of us, our daily life is smooth sailing, but others often have to sail against the current. For those who serve as guardians of our country’s border, protecting the nation and ensuring peace is the priority.Last June, Indian soldiers illegally crossed to the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in the Galwan Valley, set up tents (帐篷) and acted in violation of rules and terms agreed to by both sides.Qi Fabao, commander of the border defense regiment (团), led several of his soldiers to negotiate with the Indian side. Unfortunately, they were outnumbered and attacked by Indian forces with steel bars and rocks.During the battle, Chen Hongjun, Chen Xiangrong and Xiao Siyuan died while fighting. Wang Zhuoran died as he tried to save his comrades (战友) who were trapped in a freezing river when they rushed to take part in the conflict.Like many of us, they had many ambitions in life and loved ones to return to. But they sacrificed their lives for the great cause of our nation’s security.Jiang Yingcheng CHINA DAILYJiang Yingcheng，Born in 1996, car painter Jiang Yingcheng is not a traditional “ma ster craftsman (老师傅)”.His talent in professional techniques helped this young assembly-line (流水线) worker win thecar-painting championship at the 44th World Skills Competition in 2017. In 2018, he joined the club of “super technicians”, becoming the youn gest person in Zhejiang province ever to do so.According to Jiang, 0.01 millimeter – one-sixth of the diameter (直径) of a hair – is the margin of error (误差幅度) of the paint thickness tested in the car-painting competition. The required precision shows how adept (熟练的) the participants must be at their craft.“There is no shortcut to success,” Jiang, who also teaches at Zhejiang Technician College, often tells his students. He asks st udents to adopt a “craftsman spirit”, and work constantly to refine their skills. That’s the drive that has gotten Jiang this far in his career. He has worked hard to excel in his trade ever since he moved away from his remote mountain village at the age of 15.1.How many medals were awarded on May 4th by the country's youth organizations?A．20 B. 34 C. 54 D.642. Why was Liuxian called “Raincoat Girl”?A. Because she ran a raincoat business.B. Because she liked wearing a raincoat.C. Because she always wore a raincoat when delivering food.D. Because she liked people to call her like that.3. How many soldiers sacrificed their lives in the conflict for the great cause of our nation’s security?A. 2B. 3C. 4D.54.How old was Jiang Yingcheng when he won the championship at the 44th World Skills Competition?A. 15B.21C.22D.255. Which is true except________ according the article?A. From Jiang Yingcheng’s story, we know success comes from hard work.B. Border clash troops was awarded the May 4th Medal because of their Sacrifice for the motherland.C. Liu Xian worked in Wuhan for a month and warmed the hearts of thousands of frontline medical workers as well as residentsD. The May 4th Medal is to inspire contemporary youths to contribute to the development of the country.四、阅读理解C hinese has a long history. It has shaped other languages in Asia the way Latin has shaped languages in the West. With this history, will Chinese have a surprising future?Over one billion people speak Chinese in the world — far more than any other language. It is the language of the country which is soon to have the world's largest economy (经济). Chinese people are found studying and doing business all over the world.In fact, Chinese is definitely going to be a world language. Why is this certain? We must look at the economic and political power (政治影响力) of China, which is increasing every day. In the past, world languages have always been the languages of countries with powerful economics. Latin, French and English were important because of the power of the countries that spoke those languages.Foreign interest in Chinese has developed very quickly together with the development of the Chinese economy. Chinese has become one of the most important and popular languages to learn.As China develops, more and more people will want to learn about Chinese language and culture, to work and study in China, and to do business with Chinese companies. Chinese will one day become an international language.1. In which way in Chinese similar to Latin?A. They both have influenced other languages.B. Both languages have over one billion speakers.C. They both have a long history and bright future.D. Both languages are spoken only by Chinese.2. What's probably the meaning of the underlined word "definitely" in the third paragraph?A. Always.B. Certainly.C. Never.D. Possibly.3. What is the relationship between language and economy?A. The more important language is, the stronger economy is.B. The stronger economy is, the less important language is.C. The weaker economy is, the more important language is.D. The stronger economy is, the more important language is.4. Why is Chinese more widely used?A. Because more and more Chinese go abroad.B. Because people across the world travel to China.C. Because many universities in China are world-famous.D. Because more foreigners are becoming interested in Chinese.5. What might the writer think of the future of Chinese?A. Hopeful.B. Unclear.C. Dark.D. Doubtful.五、阅读理解In 1903, the Wright Brothe rs flew the “Flyer 1” aircraft into the sky, and mankind entered the age of flight. On April 19, NASA scored a 21st century Wright Brothers moment as their small helicopter Ingenuity flew on Mars for nearly 40 seconds, marking the first powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet, according to Reuters.The Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, hitched (搭便车) a ride to Mars on the Perseverance rover, aiming to test powered flight on another world. For the first flight, the helicopter took off, flew about 3 meters above the ground, hovered (盘旋) in the air briefly and then landed. It also completed its second flight on April 22, NASA reported.The now historic Ingenuity took six years to make. Once we understand the difficulties of what was required for the flight, we can understand why. Most significantly (显著地), helicopters need an atmosphere to fly. The blades (桨叶) of a helicopter must spin (旋转) fast enough to generate (产生) a force called lift. But lift can only be generated in the presence of some kind of atmosphere. While Mars does have an atmosphere, it’s much thinner than Earth’s –about 100 times thinner. “In fact, to find conditions equivalent to those on Mars, you’d have to fly at 100,000 feet (about 30,480 meters) – about 60,000 feet (about 18,288 meters) higher than a helicopter has ever flown, MiMi Aung, the Mars helicopter project manager at NASA, told Los Angeles Times.Then there’s the Martian gravity (重力) to consider, which is about one-third the strength of gravity on Earth. This actually gives the flight a slight advantage. But this is offset (抵销) by the lack of atmosphere, To conquer these hurdles on the red planet, Ingenuity’s two rotors (水平旋翼) had to spin much faster than any helicopter’s on Earth.Even transmitting (发射) the signal for the flight to begin required advanced technology. While it only requires minutes for radio signals to travel between Earth and Mars, there was still a delay of hours for thosesignals to reach the helicopter, according to The Conversation.The team is planning four flights that will push the helicopter to fly higher and longer to test the limits of what it can do. Meanwhile, the Perseverance rover may switch on its microphones to capture (捕捉) sounds of the future flights, according to CNN.1.Why did the article mention the Wright brothers’ flight in 1903 at the beginning?A. Because the Wright Brothers were famous men in the world.B. Because the Wright Brothers were the directors of this flight.C. Because the Wright Brothers were the most successful in flying.D. Because this flight on the Mars had the same meaning as that of the Wright Brothers.2. What do we know about Ingenuity’s first flight?A. It was completed on April 22.B. It flew 30 meters above the ground.C. It circled around in the air for one hour.D. It was the first attempt at powered, controlled flight on Mars.3. What makes it hard for a helicopter to fly on Mars?A. The weak signal on Mars.B. The Martian gravity.C. Mars’ thin atmo sphere.D. The thin material needed for blades.4. What does the underlined word “hurdles” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Signals.B. High spinning.C. Difficulties.D. Delays.5. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. The achievements of Ingenuity.B. The limits of the Perseverance rover.C. A new technology to capture sounds.D. The next steps of the Mars Helicopter project.六、阅读理解（A、B）Beep! Beep! Barcode (条形码) technology makes it faster and easier to buy things in stores. You’ve probably seen the black-and-white zebra stripes (条纹) on product packaging. This year, this great invention is 50 years old!On a Sunday afternoon in 1971, IBM engineer George Laurer came up with a code that could be printed on food labels (商标). It became the basis for the Universal Product Code, which was used by many grocery companies starting in 1973, according to The New York Times. Before this, cashiers (收银员) had to ring up prices by hand.Time has proven it to be a great invention. Today, barcodes are scanned (扫描) over 6 billion times every day and used by 2 million companies worldwide, PR Newswire reported.What information does a barcode contain? Where the product comes from, where it has been, its price, expiration date (过期时间) … you name it. It can als o help stores keep track of their products. For example, if there are 10 boxes of milk and a customer buys one, it will be recorded so that the store owner knows there are nine boxes left. In the 1980s, libraries started using barcodes to keep track of books in this way.“Its creation allowed the first digitization (数字化) in the control of the stock (库存),” José María Bonmatí from AECOC, a Spanish commercial association, told El Mundo.The next generation of barcodes, such as QR codes, can hold more in formation. “They can tell consumers if a product contains allergens (过敏原) or if it is organic (有机的). This provides consumers with a greater level of trust in the products they buy,” said GS 1, an organization that develops global barcode standards.1. What do we know about barcodes?A. They were first used in New York.B. They were invented five decades ago.C. They were based on the Universal Product Code.D. They were designed by a cashier in a grocery store.2. What is Paragraph 4 about?A. What barcodes can be used for.B. What barcodes can help customers do.C. How widely barcodes are used worldwide.D. How information is stored in barcodes.3. According to José María Bonmatí, barcodes _____.A. make cashiers’ work eas ier to doB. improve the quality of food packagingC. help companies better manage their stockD. tell consumers more about the products they buy4. What do we know from the last paragraph?A. The importance of barcodes still needs to be proven.B. QR codes will replace barcodes in the future.C. GS 1 is developing a new type of barcode.D. QR codes are more consumer friendly.5. Which word might the writer use to describe barcodes?A. Organic.B. Beautiful.C. Convenient.D. Expensive.BIn 1994, a Japanese Masahiro Hara invented the Quick Response code(QR 二维码)as a way to increase the amount of information that could be stored on a paper label. Before this, one-dimensional(1D) barcodes had already been used since 1974 when the first barcode(条形码) was scanned in a supermarket in USA. The first barcodes consisted of two parts: the barcode and the 12-digit number. But the two-dimensional (2D) code made by Mr. Hara can hold as much as 7,000 digits or 4,000 characters of text, including all Japanese characters. Many books have QR codes on their back cover which provide information such as the price, the author and the publisher.Around 2006, Wang Yue and his team developed the Hanxin Code which can also encode Chinese characters. Short Hanxin Code, instead of long Chinese names, are now widely printed on the large quantity of shoes on trucksand ships. In 2014, Wang Yue's company produced its first self-service QR code reader -- the Smart Box. Now it has become the most popular offline payment in China.QR codes can be easily read with any mobile phone that has a camera. So they are now widely used in factories and supermarkets, on various tickets and restaurant cashier tables. On 14 February, 2020, a QR code called 'Health Code' is used in Hangzhou for people to quickly report their health status. Firstly, find an app named Alipay and scan the QR code included. Secondly, provide your name, phone number and ID number. Thirdly, answer some questions about your health status and whereabouts. Then you will get the 'Health Code' with different colour, green for "being healthy". Only with an updated green code, you may be allowed to enter or leave Hangzhou. On 21 February, 2020,a QR code is also used by Ms. Tang to inform her students about the course arrangement.1. According to the passage, QR codes can be used in many places except________.A. in hospitals to tell the patients what disease they getB. in bookstores to quickly find out who wrote the bookC. on large quantity of shoes to learn about their producersD. on the restaurants' cashier tables to pay the dinner bill2. If you want to visit Hangzhou on 20 Feb 2020, you must________.A. provide your personal informationB. apply for an updated green health codeC. download the mobile phone App Ali-payD. answer questions concerning about your health status3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. Scan a Hangzhou Health Code and you will get a green code.B. Scan a barcode of a popular book and you will know its price.C. Scan a Hanxin Code and you can pay for the things you buy.D. Scan a QR code of a book and you will get the writer's name.4. What is the correct order of the following events?a. Wang Yue's company produced its first self-service QR code reader.b. Barcode was used and can be scanned in a supermarket in USA.c. Masahiro Hara invented the Quick Response (QR) code.d. Wang Yue and his team developed the Hanxin Code.e. Ms. Tang published a notice on Course arrangement.A. eabdcB. dbaceC. cedbaD. bcdae5. What is the best title for the passage?A. The usages of QR codesB. The inventors of QR codesC. The importance of QR codesD. The development of QR codes七、阅读填词Most students accept the information in their textbooks without question. This is based on the belief that the contents in the textbooks are true. However, this is not the case for secondary school students in Hong Kong, as there is incorrect information in 1_________(they) history textbooks.That’s why Hong Kong 2___________ (revise 修订) its current history textbooks now. Students 3________ (expect) to use new textbooks in September, South China Morning Post reported.The old textbooks include incorrect information about the First Opium War (第一次鸦片战争). For example, there are discussion topics asking students whether the war could have been avoided 4________ (连词) China was more open to foreign trade. There are also questions like whether it was wise for China 5_________（ban 禁止) opium, according to Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao.These topics and questions tended to blame the outbreak of the unjust (非正义的) war on the Qing government, according to Nicholas Muk Ka-chun, a Hong Kong history teacher.In fact, the war was started by Britain against China in the middle of the 6__________ (nineteen) century, when China was ruled by the Qing Dynasty. After 7___________ (refuse)to allow the opium trade, Britain launched the war and forced China 8____________ (sign) unequal treaties (不平等条约), 9__________ (include) ceding (割让) Hong Kong Island to Britain.In recent years, history education in Hong Kong schools has been getting more attention. For example, in May 2020, a college entrance examination 10__________(ask ) whether the Japanese invasion (侵略) of China did “more good than harm”.The changes in the history textbooks are necessary for students to tell right from wrong on key issues about core national interests (国家核心利益), Tang Fei, principal of Hong Kong’s Heung To Secondary School, said in an interview with China Daily.。
专题04 2021年中考英语时事热点必读(4)
2021年中考英语必读时事热点(4)文章导读一、阅读理解支持核污水入海，却禁止日本食品进入？二、完形填空虚拟演唱会是娱乐新未来吗？三、阅读理解印度新冠疫情告急，各国伸出援手。
四、阅读理解未来科学：盲人会有仿生眼；数字货币；无人驾驶车。
五、任务型阅读日本决定将福岛核废水倒入大海。
六、阅读理解2020年的诺贝尔奖，女科学家闪耀舞台。
七、阅读理解将“光盘行动”进行到底，让“餐饮不浪费”成为习惯。
八、书面表达谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦。
” 节约粮食是中华民族的传统美德一、阅读理解Japan recently made a decision that shocked the world. On April 13, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced that the government will dump radioactive wastewater (放射性废水) from the Fukushima nuclear power plant (核电厂) into the Pacific Ocean in two years.The decision caused concern and anger both at home and abroad. For example, China’s Foreign Ministry said Japan is making a highly irresponsible decision without using all possible ways to deal with the wastewater.However, while the world is criticizing (批判) Japan, the US Department of State said that Japan has been “transparent (透明的) about its decision”. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken even thanked Japan on Twitter. So far, the US is the only major country that has openly express ed support for Japan’s move.Although the US showed its support, it has banned imports (进口) of farming and seafood products from the region for over 10 years since the Fukushima nuclear plant was destroyed in 2011.And it recently renewed the ban on March 4 －40 days before the Japanese government announced its decision to dump the wastewater, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The ban includes over 100 types of farming and fishing products such as milk, vegetables and salmon (三文鱼). “The FDA and the Japanese government will continue to [work together] to make sure products from the [region] don’t pose a health risk to US consumers (消费者),” the ban noted.Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters that since the US cares about environmental issues, it should remind Japan to take an honest, scientific and responsible attitude toward the wastewater issue instead of paying no attention to principles (原则) and using double standards.1. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The US asked the world to stop criticizing Japan.B. The US said that Japan has been honest about its decision.C. Japan has tried other methods to deal with its wastewater before.D. Japan has started to release its wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.2. What did the US do after the Fukushima nuclear plant was destroyed?A. Helped Japan deal with the wastewater.B. Sold farming and fishing products to Japan.C. Banned farming and fishing products from the region.D. Came up with new rules about seafood safety.3.According to this article, what are the double standards of the United States on the issue of wastewater in Japan？A. The United States only cares about the health of their own people, not the health of other countriesB. The United States doesn’t like Japanese Seafood, but they like Japanese farming.C. The United States don't like seafood and farming in Japan, but they are worried about the environment.D. The decision caused concern and anger but the United States seems that unimportant.4. What is this passage mainly about?A. Trade relations between the US and Japan.B. Japan’s decision about its radioactive wastewater.C. The reason why the US supported Japan on its decision.D. The attitude that the US holds toward Japan’s decisio n.二、完形填空Live music has been called off for a long time ____1____COVID-19. However, people’s love for live music has not died out and musicians have been working on new ways to perform. It seems that virtual (虚拟的) concerts ____2____a new trend.____3____March 26 and 27, Chinese girl group THE9 held its X-City extended reality (XR, 扩展现实) concert. XR shows mix reality with the virtual world by____4_____big LED screens, 3D and real-time projection displays (实时投影显示). Irish band U2, American band Maroon 5, and singer Billie Eilish have held concerts like this.So what exactly does XR add to live concerts? It offers deep immersion (沉浸体验) and interaction.Stage settings are limited by time and space no longer. For example, each song in the X-City concert had its own setting, including pyramids (金字塔) in a desert, outer space, and a ____5_____ rainforest.Fans can also ____6____ these concerts virtually. An LED screen showed fans’ avatars (头像) virtually taking their “seats”. Real-time “bullet-screen” comm ents (弹幕) were designed ____7_____ a 3D light halo (光环) around the group’s nine girls. Fans waved their virtual glowsticks (荧光棒) at home and their movements ____8_______during the concert.Some of the fans’ comments ____9____ “Now I know how creative a concert can be” and “It feels like a concert from the future”.It seems that technology is reshaping entertainment and re-building the relationship between performers and their audiences. After all, the show must go on, and virtual concerts____10_____ be the future.1. A. because B. because of C. as a result D. as a result in2. A. become B. became C. are becoming D. have become3. A. At B. On C. In D. to4. A. use B. used C. using D. uses5. A. colour B. colourful C. coloured D. colouring6. A. take in B. take part in C. take up D. take on7. A. make B. made C. makes D. to make8. A. showed B. were show C. were showed D. are showed9. A. included B. including C. includes D. include10. A. should B. can C. must D. might三、阅读理解India’s COVID-19 situation is worsening as the pandemic is getting out of control in the country.As of April 28, India had recorded a record high of 17,997,267 COVID-19 cases, with death toll reaching a total of 201,187, according to the World Health Organization.An increasing number of dead bodies means incinerators (焚烧炉) are overloaded. Since waiting times can be as long as 12 hours, some people have chosen to burn their family members’ bodies themselves..India’s health system (系统) is also facing a breakdown while dealing with the large increase of infections (感染). Both public and private hospitals are running out of beds for COVID-19 patients. Hospitals in New Delhi, the capital, are in great need of medical supplies (医疗用品), such as medicine and medical oxygen (氧气).The country has been struggling (挣扎) to deal with a new variant (变种) of the virus. However, other factors have also made the situation worse. Public holidays have been celebrated in recent weeks, but many people who were present didn’t wear masks or follow social distancing rules, according to CGTN.With a popu lation of 1.3 billion people, India’s situation brings a new challenge to global epidemic prevention and control. “There will be a larger outbreak in the near future in India,” Zhang Wenhong, a Chinese medical expert, wrote in a blog entry.Countries around the world have shown concern (关注). China, Germany and Pakistan have announced that they are willing to help India with needed medical supplies. On April 26, the Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka said that 800 oxygen concentrators (制氧机) had been airlifted from Hong Kong to New Delhi and 10,000 more will be provided in a week.1. What problem does India face?a. A shortage of masks.b. A new variant of the virus.c. A shortage of medical oxygen.d. Pressure from other countries.A. abB. bcC. acD. bd2. Many things made the situation of India become worse except__________.A. a new variant (变种) of the virusB.not wearing mask.C. gathering in public holidays.D. the large population.3. What is this passage mainly about?A. A new variant of COVID-19 in India.B. A prediction of another COVID-19 outbreak in India.C. How serious the COVID-19 pandemic has become in India.D. What India is doing to deal with increasing COVID-19 cases.四、阅读完成任务On March 11, 2011, a big earthquake in Japan damaged the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (核电站), leadingto the release of radiation (辐射). Ten years later, the damaged plant is still causing problems for the whole world.Japan recently made a decision to dump over 1 million tons of nuclear wastewater, enough to fill 500 Olympic-sized swimming pools, into the Pacific Ocean in two years. It’s the same water that was used to cool the damaged reactors (核反应堆) at the Fukushima power plant.Many people are worried and angry about the decision, as the water has radioactive contaminants (放射性污染物). According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, radiation can make people feel sick. High levels of radiation can result in cancer and even death.The Tokyo Electric Power Company, which runs the plant, said that they have removed over 62 radioactive contaminants from the water. The major contaminant remaining is tritium (氚), which is difficult to separate from water.Some organizations doubt whether the treated water is truly safe. Back in 2018, experts found a large number of radioactive elements other than tritium, such as carbon-14 (碳-14), cobalt-60 (钴-60) and strontium-90 (锶-90), in treated wastewater. International NGO Greenpeace warns about the danger of carbon-14, which “has the potenti al (可能性) to damage human DNA.”According to the German Marine Scientific Research Institute, if Japan dumps the wastewater, radioactive materials will spread to most of the Pacific Ocean within 57 days, and reach all of the world’s oceans in a decade.As a close neighboring country, China expressed serious concern as well. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on April 13 that Japan made the decision without using all possible means (方法) for safe disposal (处理), adding that it is highly irresponsible and will affect the health of many people.阅读填表五、阅读理解What’s going to happen in the future? Will robots control our planet? Will computers become smarter than us? Not likely. But here are some things that scientists say are most likely to happen in 10-30 years from now, according to the BBC. Bionic（仿生的）EyesThey are no longer something, only in a science fiction movie. People who are blind may have a chance to see things clearly—by wearing bionic eyes.A blind eye can no longer sense sight, but a bionic eye can use a camera to “see” the environment and send information to the mind. Now the bionic eye only allows patients to see lights and unclear shapes. A bionic eye with very clear pictures could be just in a few years away.Digital MoneyWe used to pay with cash for everything we bought. Now we can use Wechat Pay or Alipay to shop, money is spent without seeing it. That means we are already using digital money. People only need to take a mobile phone wherever they go. Using these ways is much easier than searching our pockets for change. It is also safer than carrying a lot of cash.It is reported that people in Sweden completely stopped using cash last year, and the US might be the next.Self-driving Cars Unlike a human driver,a self-driving car won’t be influenced by a phone call, the radio or something outside the window. Sensors（探测器）and cameras on the car would allow it to follow the rules of the road strictly and keep a safe space from other cars. This would greatly make the number of road accidents smaller. You can even take a short rest while the car drives itself. In the future, driverless cars would be widely accepted.1. Which of the following payments is not mentioned in this passage?A. CashB. Wechat PayC. AlipayD. Credit card2. Bionic eyes send information to the________.A. mindB. cameraC. computerD. heart3. From the report, we can learn some information about________.A. industry and farmingB. traffic and journeyC. science and technologyD. culture and art4. The passage tells us that________.A. bionic eyes only appear in the science fiction filmsB. the blind wearing bionic eyes may see clearly in the futureC. self-driving cars will be influenced by something outsideD. there will be no accidents at all if self-driving cars are used5. We can infer（推断）that________ from the passage.A. there would be a number of self-driving cars on the roadB. robots would control the worldC. the blind could use glasses to see things aroundD. we would live a hard life with digital money六、阅读理解The Nobel Prizes in science have been dominated (占主要地位) by men in previous years. But this year, women stole the spotlight!Jennifer Doudna from the US and Emmanuelle Charpentier from France shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. It’s the first time in history for two women to win the prize without having to share it with a man. At the same time, US astronomer (天文学家) Andrea Ghez became the fourth woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics, which she shared with two other scientists. Its first female winner was Marie Curie (居里夫人) in 1903.Doudna and Charpentier were awarded for developing CRISPR/Cas 9 genetic scissors (基因剪刀), a technology that can rewrite DNA in the cells of plants, animals and micro-organisms (微生物). It has had a “revolutionary impact (革命性的影响) on the life sciences,” according to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. For example, it can help us develop crops that can withstand droughts (抗旱). It could also help treat inherited diseases (遗传病) in the future.On hearing that they were the sixth and seventh women to win the Chemistry Prize, Charpentier said that she hopesgirls an d young female scientists will “understand that nothing is impossible.” They can “find great discoveries. It’s independent of the gender.”Ghez, who was awarded for her research on black holes, had the same feeling. “I’m delighted to be part of the chan ge more women visibly (明显地) succeed. I think that’s an important way in which we encourage the next generation,” Ghez said. In addition to her research, she was also one of the authors of the 2006 children’s book You Can Be a Woman Astronomer.1. A pair of women won this year’s Nobel Prize in _____.A. ChemistryB. AstronomyC. PhysicsD. Medicine2. What does Paragraph 3 focus on?A. How they did their research.B. Why they were given the prize.C. What they found in their research.D. How winning the prize has affected their lives.3. What does Ghez think about winning a Nobel Prize?A. It will change her life in a big way.B. It proves that nothing is impossible.C. It shows that women are more successful than men.D. It can encourage the next generation of female scientists.4. What do we know from the story?A. There were seven female Nobel Prize winners in total.B. Ghez shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with at least one man.C. More women are working as chemists than astronomers.D. Ghez will write a children’s book about winning the prize.七、阅读理解“Clear your plate. Say no to waste.” “Do not waste a grain of food.” In the cafeterias of schools and companies across China, banners（横幅）like these have been put up everywhere. They are part of a nationwide campaign (活动) to cut downon food waste in China.Food waste has become a big problem these days. According to the United Nations, 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year –that’s about a third of the world’s total food. In China alone, the restaurants wasted 17 to 18 million tons of food a year from 2013 to 2015. That could feed 30 to 50 million people for a whole year, according to Chinese Academy of Sciences.To promote（推广）the campaign, restaurants and catering associations (餐饮协会) in more than 18 provinces in China have all made guidelines to control food waste.In Shaanxi province, for example, restaurants have been asked to serve half portions (半份) to avoid waste. The Wuhan Catering Association suggested that restaurants adopt（采用）the “N-1 mode”. For example, a group of 10 diners should only order enough for nine people at first. More food is only brought to the table if required. If people can’t finish their meals, they are also encouraged to take the leftovers (剩菜) home.A related online campaign has been launched on Sina Weibo. Users share photos or videos of empty plates after finishing their meals. Lots of celebrities（名人）have joined in and asked their fans to develop the habit of saving food. On WeChat, a mini-program called “Clear Plate” invites people to exchange pictures of their empty plates for credit points（信用分）. People can use the credit to buy things or donate food to children in poor areas.“We hope our efforts can sta rt a new trend among the younger generation, encouraging them to carry out the virtue（美德）of cherishing food and developing the habit of thrift,” said Liu Jichen, developer of the mini-program.1 . What do we know from Paragraph 2?A. Food waste has caused many problems.B. The UN is wasting a lot of food each year.C. About 30 percent of the world’s total food is wasted each year.D. There are over 30 million tons of food waste in China every year.2. According to the “N-1 mode”, diners in a restaurant _____.A. can order half-portioned dishesB. have to take their leftovers homeC. should order food enough for each personD. order dishes as if there were one fewer person3. What is the second-to-last paragraph （倒数第二段）mainly about?A. How celebrities encourage their fans to save food.B. Food saving campaigns on social media.C. Ways to develop the habit of saving food.D. Why online campaigns are necessary.4. What does the underlined word “thrift” in the last paragraph mean?A. Eating at home.B. Not wasting things.C. Sharing with others.D. Earning credit points.八、书面表达谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦。
【2021年中考时事阅读】第9期
中考英语时事阅读第9期Passage 1：Hotpot overcomes virus blueThe COVID-19 outbreak has confined (限制) many to their homes. Though some have taken this chance to hone their cooking skills, others have been missing delicious food that is often served in restaurants.In order to ease people’s cravings (渴望), a new documentary, Pot of Fire (《沸腾吧火锅》), premiered (首映) on Tencent Video on Feb 14, allows internet users to “enjoy” hotpot together online. “No food other than hotpot can represent how much Chinese like to gather together to enjoy happiness,” documentary director Qu Nan told China Daily.As one of the famous meals in China, hotpot has been popular for ages, for it’s “free-for-all and healthy approach,” according to National Public Radio. From vegetables to meat, from noodles to seafood, diners can add different ingredients to the broth (汤) to cook. Unlike frying or other cooking methods, boiling food only releases their nutrients into the broth. This way can maximize (使最大) the flavors of all the ingredients.Hotpot can bring warmth to our body and improve blood circulation (循环) in winter, and increase perspiration (流汗) to help cool the body in summer,according to China Highlights.But eating hotpot is much more than an enjoyment for our taste buds and health. It’s also a celebration of life and friendship.For most Chinese people, eating hotpot is usually a social event. A survey by Chenzhi Catering Database showed that 40.2 percent of Chinese usually eat hotpot with friends, while 17.6 percent use the occasion for a family reunion.When a group of people sit around a table to eat, chat and drink, it’s a good time. “As the food continues to boil in the broth, we keep drinking and chatting with each other. The atmosphere makes the time warm,” said Yu Jiaqing, a 28-year-old luxury brand marketing staffer from Beijing.As a popular saying goes, “There’s nothing t o worry about after having a hotpot. If you are still worried, then go for it twice.”So if you feel empty or lonely, why not cook a hotpot to fill your stomach and heart as well? Or, at least you can watch Pot of Fire.1：According to Qu Nan, hotpot _____.A. requires little cooking skillB. can best satisfy the desire for foodC.shows the Chinese lifestyleD. is the most typical Chinese dish2：What does Paragraph 5 tell us about hotpots?A. The benefits of eating them.B. The seasonings used to make them.C.The best time of year to eat hotpots.D. The health problems caused by hotpots.3：The last two paragraphs suggest that hotpot has the power to ____.A. create a warm atmosphereB. offer comfortC.spark inspirationD. solve problems4：How many people regard hotpot as a family reunion？A：13.5 B：40.2 C:17.6 D:43.2参考答案：CABCPassage 2：Mystery of the stolen paintings Do you know Vincent van Gogh (梵高)? March 30 was the 167th birthday of this great artist. However, on that day, one of his paintings was stolen (被偷走) from a Dutch (荷兰的) museum. Beautiful paintings attract lots of people, including thieves. Let’s take a look at some famous art thefts around the world.About the artistVincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter. His works are famous for their bright and wild colors. Van Gogh liked painting very much, but he only sold one work during his life.Stolen on artist’s birthdayAt about 3:15 am on March 30, a group of thieves broke into a museum in the Netherlands (荷兰). They smashed (打碎) through the glass door and took a painting by Vincent van Gogh. The painting was The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884 (《纽恩南春天里的牧师花园》).The museum was closed because of COVID-19 (新冠肺炎). So there was less security (保安) than usual. This might be why the painting was stolen. Now the police are searching for the thieves.Missing from the LouvreThe Mona Lisa is perhaps the most famous painting in the world. Every day, thousands of people visit it in the Louvre (卢浮宫) in France. But did you know? The Mona Lisa was once stolen from the museum in 1911.The thief was an Italian man. He used to work at the Louvre, so he knew the museum very well. One day in August, he hid in a closet (壁橱). He waited there until the museum was empty. Then, he took the painting off the wall, hid itunder his coat and walked out. The thief took the painting back to Italy. The police caught him two years later. The Mona Lisa was returned to the Louvre.About the artistThe Mona Lisa is by Leonardo da Vinci (达•芬奇). Da Vinci was an Italian artist, inventor and scientist. He was very talented. Besides paintings, he also designed a helicopter, musical instruments (乐器), and more.Crazy thievesLook at this man. He is screaming on a bridge. He looks scared. It is The Scream (《呐喊》). It was painted by Edvard Munch (爱德华•蒙克), a Norwegian (挪威的) artist.February 12 was the opening day of the 1994 Winter Olympics in Norway. On that day, two thieves broke into a museum in Norway. They cut the wires (线) holding the painting to the wall and took it away. Then, they left a note reading “Thousand thanks for the bad security!” It only took the thieves less than a minute to steal the painting. But it took the police two years to find the thieves and send the painting back home.About the artistEdvard Munch was good at describing fear. Many scientists think he had bipolar disorder (躁郁症). Munch painted four different pictures of the screaming man. After one of them was stolen in 1994, another one was stolen in 2004.It’s a disas terArt theft is a disaster (灾难) for art and culture. Some paintings are damaged (被毁坏) or even remain (保持) missing forever after they are stolen. When thieves take paintings away from museums, people can’t enjoy them anymore.1：what happened on the 167th birthday of Vincent van Gogh？2：How many paintings did Vincent van Gogh sell during his life？3：Why was the painting stolen？4：What did Leonardo da Vinci do？5：Art theft is a disaster (灾难) for art and culture，isn’t it？参考答案：1：one of his paintings was stolen from a Dutch museum2：only one painting3：The museum was closed because of COVID-19 So there was less security than usual.4：he was an Italian artist, inventor and scientist.5：Yes，it isPassage 3：ECMOHello, everyone. I’m your host, Laura. Today, we w ill talk about a powerful weapon our medical workers are using to fight against the novel coronavirus.You may have heard about ECMO on the news recently. ECMO is short for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. It is a treatment that adds oxygen to a patie nt’s blood and pum ps it through the body.The ECMO machine is connected to a patient through plastic tubes. These tubes are then placed in large veins. The machine pumps blood from the patient’s body to an artificial lung that adds oxygen and removes car bon dioxide. The treated blood is then pumped back into the patient. It basically replaces the functions of the person’s heart and lungs.ECMO is used when usual treatments are not working. Although it does not cure heart or lung disease, it could provide precious time for the patient’s body to heal.When a patient is put on ECMO, the patient is put on life support. Life support refers to different treatments used to keep someone alive when they are very ill. For example, you could say, “He was put on life support because he got too sick.” or “She was taken off life support because she got better.”According to a report from Xinhua, the use of ECMO saved a patient in Wuhan suffering from pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus. The patient was in critical condition after being transferred to Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University on Jan 17. The ECMO treatment he received greatly improved his lungs’ functions.As the Chinese government puts forward further measures to improve patient admission and survival rates, advanced technologies like ECMO will definitely help in our fight against the novel coronavirus.1：How did “ECMO” treat patients?A：By adding oxygen to a patient’s bloodB：By pumping Carbon dioxide through the body.C：By taking in some air2：What r eplaces the functions of the person’s heart and lungs？A：tubes B：pumps C：ECMO machine3：Does ECMO can cure heart or lung disease？A：Yes ,it can B：No;it can’t C:We don’t know4:What do you think of the“ECMO”？A：useful B：useless C：harmful参考答案：ACBAPassage 4：Benefits of green spacesWe all know the value of taking a walk in the fresh spring weather. It allows your mind to relax and forget about the problems in everyday life. Studies havecommonly shown the benefits of being around green spaces, including gardens, urban parks and forests.But did you know that being in contact with these natural surroundings during childhood could positively impact (影响) your mental health as an adult?A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) surveyed 3,600 people from all over Europe, including Spain, the Netherlands, Lithuania and the UK.The all-adult study gave participants a questionnaire (问卷) on how frequently they used natural spaces during childhood – for example, playing in a garden, riding a bike at the park or hiking in a forest. They were also asked about the importance they put on using such places.Volunteers were then given a psychological (心理的) test, which included a variety of questionnaires and problem-solving activities, to analyze their nervousness and feelings of depression (抑郁) within a four-week period.The results consistently showed that the people who were more exposed (暴露的) to natural spaces had higher mental health scores compared to those with lower childhood exposure –as did those who attached higher importance to using green spaces.The study’s coordinator (协调员), Wilma Zijlema, wrote that the results “show the importance of childhood exposure to natural spaces for the development of a nature-appreciating attitude and a healthy psychological state in adulthood”. She also stressed the importance of “recognizing the implications (含义) of growing up in environments with limited opportunities for exposure to nature”. According to the s tudy, 73 percent of Europe’s population only has limited access (接触机会) to natural spaces. Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, director of ISGlobal’s Urban Planning, said that “Many children in Europe lead an indoorlifestyle … so we call on policymakers to improve the av ailability (可得性) of natural spaces for children.”While this study was based in Europe, a lack of green space can affect anyone, anywhere. So remember to make time to immerse yourself in nature, as your mental health is just as important as the physical one.1：What was the purpose of the ISGlobal’s walking study?A. To examine the advantages of taking a walk.B. To understand the mental health problems of children.C.To see how childhood experiences shape adult life.D. To study the influence of childhood exposure to natural spaces.2：What do we know about the study?A. The participants included both children and adults.B. The participants were from all over the world.C.It consisted of a questionnaire and a psychological test.D. It focused on the particip ants’ physical health state.3：What do Paragraphs 7-8 mainly talk about?A. The results of the study.B. The value of the study.C.The method of the study.D. The process of the study.4：What does the underlined word “immerse” in the last paragraph probabl y mean?A. lose oneself in somethingB. understand somethingC.protect against somethingD. imagine doing something参考答案：DCBAPassage 5：Mulan is backIn the Northern Wei Dynasty (北魏，386-534), there was a legendary female warrior (传奇女战士). She dressed up like a man （take）her father’s place in the army, as he was too old to fight. Who is she?She is Mulan. On July 24, the live-action (真人版) Disney movie Mulan will open in the US.This is not the （one）time Disney has made a movie about Mulan. In 1998, its animated film Mulan was a huge （succeed）. It made Mulan one of the most popular Disney （princess）. And through the film, many people began to learn about and even fall love with Chinese culture.Mulan catches people’s hearts with her independence (独立) and (勇气). In most stories, the princess is always the one needs to be saved. But Mulan saves her country and people. She proves that women can be good as men on the battlefield (战场). As the film says, she shows us that “the flower that blooms in adversity (逆境) is the （many）rare and beautiful of them all.”In the live-action film Mulan, Chinese actress Liu Yifei stars as Mulan. She was （choose）from nearly 1,000 women who tried for the role. She is good at martial arts (武术) and （dance）. Also, she can speak fluent (流利的) English.参考答案：to take；first；success；princesses；in；courage ；who；as；most Chosen ；dancing。
【2021年中考时事阅读】第10期
中考英语时事阅读第10期Passage 1 ：Meeting again for the first time You visit a park one day and someone nearly crashes into you while riding their bike. You feel like you’ve experienced this particular event before. Has this happened to you? This strange feeling is actually quite common. In psychology (心理学), it is known as “deja vu (似曾相识的感觉)”.How can we explain this phenomenon (现象)? Scientists have tried to use virtual reality (虚拟现实) technology to reproduce it. In one study, scientists used the video game The Sims to study deja vu. For example, they replaced the bushes in the game’s virtual garden with trash cans. When players looked at the garden, they experienced a sense of deja vu.Scientists think deja vu might be explained as a simple failure of memory. We see something that looks similar to something we’ve seen before, but our brains fail to find the exact memory. However, the brain still recognizes (识别) the similarity, leaving us with a sense of familiarity (熟悉感).Epilepsy (癫痫), a brain disease that can cause seizures (突然发作), is believed to be an extreme example of deja vu. People with epilepsy oftenexperience unusual feelings similar to deja vu.Should we be worried when we experience deja vu? As long as it doesn’t affect your daily life, researchers think there is no need to worry. In fact, some scientists believe that it may be helpful. They believe deja vu might be caused by the brain rearranging (重新组织) misplaced memories. This could show that our memories are working well. This theory also explains why younger people are more likely to experience it, as their brains are still growing.1“Deja vu” refers to _____.A. a phenomenon that happens during sleepB. a phenomenon that happens more than onceC. a sense of familiarity in a new situationD. a common feeling of strangeness2：How can scientists explain deja vu?A. By experiencing it themselves.B. By reproducing it in an experimental setting.C. By studying video games.D. By studying people who have poor memories.3：What do we know about deja vu, according to Paragraph 3?A. It seldom happens to people with good memories.B. It shows that our brains are in good shape.C. It is recognized as a mental illness.D. It happens when our memories fail.4：The last paragraph tells us about _____.A. the positive sides of deja vuB. the influence of deja vu on memoryC. new findings about deja vuD. young people who experience deja vu参考答案：CBDAPassage 2 ：Life after deathWhen whales die in the ocean, their huge bodies fall to the bottom (底部). Scientists have a name for this: a whale fall (鲸落). In March, Chinese scientists discovered (发现) a whale fall in the South China Sea (中国南海). This is the first whale fall ever found in China.After the whale falls to the bottom of the sea, other sea animals eat the meat off the dead whale. But did you know? The dead whale can become an ecosystem (生态系统). Many animals live on it.What happens during a whale fall?The whale body goes through three stages (阶段). What happens during these stages? Let’s take a look together.No.1The whale body attracts (吸引) lots of sea animals, such as small fish, sharks and crabs. They come to eat the skin and muscle of the whale. Usually, it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale. Wow, what a good meal!No.2After the whale becomes a skeleton (骨架), other animals come. They are mollusks (软体动物) and worms (蠕虫). They build their homes on the bones (骨头). These animals are weak (柔弱的). The huge and strong whale bones protect them. This stage may last (持续) for about two years.No.3Bacteria (细菌) play an important role at the third stage. They disintegrate (分解) the lipids (脂类) in the bones and get energy (能量) from it. Then small animals such as sea snails (海螺) and clams (蛤蜊) eat the bacteria. This stage can last for as long as 100 years because the whale bones are very large.Some scientists believe there is a fourth stage. When all the useful parts are gone, the whale will become part of a reef (礁岩). Sea animals live and play around it.Did you know?The whale fall found in the South China Sea is 3 meters long. It is still in the firststage. Scientists saw fish eating the tail of the whale. This means the whale died recently.Whale falls are rareThere are less than 50 natural whale falls in the world. So it is lucky for China to find one. Why are they so rare? The sea is very big. It’s hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What’s more, because of whale hunting (捕鲸), there are fewer whales in the world. Whales are selfless, even when they die. It’s time for us to show respect (尊敬) to these great animals.1：Where did Chinese scientists discovered a whale fall ？2：How long does it take at the first stage after whale’s death？3：What‘s important at the first stage？4：Why did the third stage last for as long as 100 years ？5：Whale falls are rare参考答案：1: in the South China Sea2：it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale.3：Bacteria play an important role at the third stage.4：because the whale bones are very large.5：The sea is very big. It’s hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What’s more, because o f whale hunting , there are fewer whales in the world.Passage 3：Inspired by KobeAlthough Kobe Bryant is no longer with us, his unbreakable will on and off the basketball court lives on. This month, it was announced that the late superstar would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor for basketball’s best. Alongside Bryant, eight others will be inducted at a ceremony on Aug 29.“His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched,” Jeanie Buss, owne r of the Los Angles Lakes, told ESPN. “Those qualities helped Bryant lead us to five titles – and have now brought him to the Hall of Fame,where he will be enshrined with the greatest to have ever played the game. No one deserves it more.”Indeed, what elevated Bryant above his peers was his unmatchable commitment to be the best. He was ruthless in his pursuit to dominate his opponents. He called it the “mamba mentality” after the black mamba, one of the world’s deadliest snakes – and also after the top killer from the 2003 movie Kill Bill, according to The New Yorker.The mamba mentality became so popular that Bryant detailed his process in his book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. In it, he revealed his famously detailed approach as well as his physical and mental preparation to not just succeed at the game, but to excel.“Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most,” he wrote in the book. “It’s the ultimate mantra for the competitive spirit. It started just as a hash tag that came to me one day, and it’s grown into something athletes – and even non-athletes – embrace as a mindset.”Bryant took after one of basketball’s most legendary players, Michael Jordan, not only with regard to Jordan’s playin g style, but his competitive nature.“I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable,” Bryant wrote in an excerpt published on the Players’ Tribune. “That’s what leads to introspection and that’s what leads to improvement. You could say I dared p eople to be their best selves.”Though many were shocked and sad when the Los Angles great died in a helicopter crash in January, all signs point to Bryant’s legacy persisting for generations to come. Whether you’re a basketball player or not, you can’t de ny the Kobe’s power to inspire you to be your best self.1：when will the ceremony be inducted？2:What Did Jeanie Buss say about Kobe?3:What did Kobe think of Mamba mentality?4:Did Kobe die in a helicopter crash in January?5：What do you think of Kobe’s p ower？参考答案：1: on Aug 29.2: His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched3: Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most4:：Yes；it is5：inspiredPassage 4：Panic breeds stockpilingBeing in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has exemplified (例证) this panicky behavior more than hoarding (囤积), specifically toilet paper.Seemingly transcending (超越) borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves primarily for this necessity. But what’s the reason for this sudden toilet paper fixation? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need this much toilet paper?Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper hoarding is a product of our disgust. During a pandemic, people’s sensitivity (敏感) to disgust increases, like when you flinch (躲避) if someone nearby sneezes (打喷嚏).“Disgust is like an alarm mechanism (机制) ... and what better tool for eliminating (消除) disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety,” he said.Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, “When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they areafraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene (卫生) and cleanliness.”Another one of the most prominent reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its prominent coverage, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, “Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?” This invariably (一成不变地) leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out.“Fear is very contagious. So when those sorts of things go viral (走红), when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it’s going to make you feel more anxious,” wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.While there are, of course, selfish people who stockpile (囤积) just because they can, it’s worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.1：According to Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?A. The desire to get rid of disgusting material.B. The fear of losing control over cleanliness.C.The frequent reporting on toilet paper.D. The selfish side of human nature.2：Whose words are quoted to explain “the snowball effect”?A. Steven Taylor’s.B. Niki Edwards’.C.Baruch Fischhoff’s.D. The author’s.3：What does the underlined phrase “keeping things in perspective” in the last paragraph mean?A. Following the crowd.B. Reducing panic.C.Being prepared for uncertainty.D.Taking everything into consideration.4：What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?A.To explore the negative effects of the toilet paper hoarding.B. To explain why people tend to stockpile toilet paper.C.To criticize those people who hoard toilet paper.D. To discuss people’s different attitudes toward the toilet paper hoarding.参考答案：ACDBPassage 5 Zhou shines like treasureCan you sing in different 1 （voice）? Chinese singer Zhou Shen can do this. The 27-year-old took part in this year’s TV show Singer . On the show, he sang a song in five different voices 2 （include）the voice of a little girl, a king and a young man. His talent 3 （给..留下深刻印象）people.Zhou’s road to 4 (成功) was not easy. He loved singing when he was a little boy. 5 , his voice didn’t change like other boys during puberty (青春期). It still sounded like a girl’s voice. His classmates laughed 6 him and he dared not (不敢) sing in public (当众).But his love of music made him 7 （strong）. While studying in Ukraine (乌克兰), he learned Ukrainian, Russian, Italian and Polish. He can sing Let it Go in nine different languages. He started to sing on TV talent shows and 8 (逐渐地) came to accept himself.“I accept my voice,” Zhou said. “It is good as long as it is natural and honest.”Did you know?Zhou Shen doesn’t just sing well. He is also9 (幽默的). He has a nice personality (性格) and is 10 （friend）to his fans. Some people call him “treasure boy (宝藏男孩)”.1-5：voices；including；impressed；success；however6-10：at；strong；gradually；humorous；friendlyPassage 6 No limit to languageChina’s cultural influence (影响) is starting to rise around the world. Translation (翻译) plays an important role. From sci-fi to wuxia to animated (动画的) movies, translation bridges the language gap (语言隔阂) and helps foreigners learn more about Chinese culture, both traditional and modern. Here, TEENS has chosen several Chinese books and movies that have been translated into English. They are all popular in the West, partly because they are well-translated.The Three-Body Problem 《三体》This Hugo Award (雨果奖) winner is the most well-known work of Chinese science fiction (sci-fi，科幻小说). Its translator, Ken Liu (刘宇昆), helped it become popular.Liu was born in China and grew up in the US. He can speak both Chinese and English. He also writes sci-fi stories himself. That made him the best choice t o translate the story. Liu didn’t translate the book word for word. Instead, he tried to make it easier for English readers to understand. For example, he changed the structure (结构) of the story and moved its historical background (背景) to the beginning.Foreign readers like the English version (版本), including former US president Barack Obama. Many English speakers have become fans of Liu Cixin and Chinese sci-fi.Ne Zha 《哪吒之魔童降世》Last year, when the animated movie Ne Zha went to North American theaters, there was wide discussion online about the translation. People found it hard to translate some Chinese phrases (短语) into English. One example was the Taoist spell (咒语) jijirulüling (“急急如律令”).American translator Jerimiah Willhite translated the film. He learnedChinese while in college and is a big fan of Chinese culture. He has read many classic (古典的) Chinese books, including Tao Te Ching (《道德经》). He translated the spell to “be quick to obey (遵从) my command (指令).” His work has helped English speakers enjoy the movie. On the movie review (影评) website Rotten Tomatoes, Ne Zha has a rating (评分) of 88 percent.Legends of the Condor Heroes 《射雕英雄传》Almost everyone in China knows Jin Yong and his wuxia books. But in the West, he is not well-known. One reason is that his books are hard to translate. But British translator Anna Holmwood decided to try.Holmwood began to learn Chinese at 21. When she read Legends of the Condor Heroes, she loved the world and characters in the book. She wanted to bring the book to more people.Many phrases in the book are hard to translate. But Holmwood made them easy and natural (自然的) to understand. For example, she translated xianglongshibazhang (“降龙十八掌”) into “the 18 palm (掌) attacks (攻击) to defeat (打败) dragons”.When the English book came out in the UK in 2018, it was reprinted (重印) seven times within just a few months.1：The writer thinks that translation can _____.A. help Chinese people learn EnglishB. make Chinese books and movies popular in the WestC.encourage Chinese writers to write better booksD. make some translators famous2：Why was Ken Liu the best choice to translate The Three-Body Problem?A. Because he knows both Chinese and US culture well.B. Because he is an experienced translator.C.Because he is a popular translator in the West.D. Because he is the writer’s best friend.3：From the story, we know that _____.A. it is easy to translate animated moviesB. Jerimiah Willhite is a fan of Ne ZhaC.Ne Zha was a success in AmericaD. Ne Zha is a famous character in the West4：According to the story, how did Holmwood translate wuxia books?A. She talked with Jin Yong.B. She made their words easy to understand.C.She kept phrases as they were in Chinese.D. She used simple English stories to explain Chinese words.参考答案：BCAB11。
2021年中考英语时文阅读题型训练——著名人物袁隆平(含解析)
2021年中考英语时文阅读题型训练——著名人物袁隆平一、完形填空（A）Do you know the Future Science Prize? On Saturday, it announced the 2018 winners in the 1 of life science, physical science, and mathematics and computer.Nobody can get over difficulties easily. 2 doing research was hard, they still made it. China's “Father of Hybrid Rice". Yuan Longping 3 the Life Science Prize with Zhang Qifa and Li Jiayang. They all have done pioneering 4 for the country. It includes some new kinds of rice with 5 production and quality(质量). Ma Dawei, Feng Xiaoming and Zhou Qilin received the Physical Science Prize for creative-contributions to the 6 of new catalysts and reactions(催化剂和反应). Lin Benjian got the Mathematics and Computer Science 7 expanding nanoscale integrated circuits (扩展纳米集成电路).The Future Science Prize is known as China 's "Nobel Prize". It rewards (奖励) 8 research that was finished in China and has an influence around the world. The prize 9 by a private organization of twelve Chinese businessmen instead of a public one. They hope more public attention can be paid to the country 's development of science.Scientific development is basic on a better China. This prize will help to make use of the top computer science technology. What's more, it encourages people 10 more scientific inventions by themselves. We are hoping to see more changes in the coming years!根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
【2021年中考时事阅读】第12期
英语时事阅读第12期Passage 1：Meat of the matterUK physicist Isaac Newton once said, "Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy (傻子)." Indeed, Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel and lash out at us.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎, NCP) in China and some other countries at the beginning of this year is an example. According to Xinhua News Agency, the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host (中间宿主). It’s believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where live wild animals were sold.The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization EcoHealth Alliance, said, "This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a global scale (规模), human population density (密度), wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics (流行病)."In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans. Chinese ancients always pursued the harmony betweennature and human beings.However, as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to change and even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings, genetically modify (改变) plants, capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance. For example, cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.Although we don’t know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak, Brian Lamacraf t at Medium said it’s time for people to "reflect on our relationship with our planet" and "reconnect with this world and everything that we’ve been given". ①After all, according to US poet Gary Snyder, "Nature is not the place to visit. It’s our home."1：What does the phrase “lash out at” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Punish C. testB. Control D. challenge2：What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?A. Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.B. It’s impossible to prevent new pandemics globally.C. We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.D. Humans should live peacefully with nature.3：What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?A. How human beings become their own masters.B. How human activities cause global warming.C. How human beings break the balance of nature.D. How humans use technology to improve their lives.4：What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?A. To reflect on the NCP outbreak.B. To explain what led to the NCP outbreak.C. To describe experts’ predictions on new pandemics.D. To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.参考答案：ADCAPassage 2：The prime suspectAs the novel coronavirus (冠状病毒) spreads throughout China and the rest of the world, an important question has yet to be answered: where did the virus come from?The latest study indicated that pangolins (穿山甲) may be an intermediate host of virus, according to Xinhua. However, bats are suspected to be the original cause.“We don’t know the source yet, but there’s pretty strong evidence that this is a bat origin coronavirus,” said Peter Dazsak, president of EcoHealth Alliance, an environmental nonprofit (非营利机构), according to The New York Times.①“When you look at the genetic sequence (基因序列) of the virus, and you match it up with every known coronavirus, the closest ones are from bats,” Dazsak also told CNN.So why are bats the source of so many deadly kinds of viruses and why don’t they suffer from any symptoms (症状)? Bats are mammals (哺乳动物) that have a long lifespan (寿命) and live with millions of other bats in caves, where they can potentially spread the virus far and wide. As the only flying mammal, their body temperature is high, similar to a fever. It’s this fact that may contribute to bats’ unique immune system (免疫系统) in protecting them from the ill effects of viruses.It’s curious to note that the virus outbreak was traced to the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, a place where no bats were sold. How could this be? “It seems likely that another animal host is acting as an intermediate host between bats and humans,” said Wu Guizhen, of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, according to Live Science.But are bats truly to blame for the virus or should we be blaming ourselves? It’s the fault (错误) of humans for decreasing the distance between us and virus-carrying bats. Bats are an important animal in our ecosystem (生态系统) when it comes to pollinating (授粉) many fruits such as mangoes, bananas and avocados. We need to allow them to continue pollination and keep them away from our markets and mouths. 1：What can we learn about the origin of COVID-19?A. Bats have been discovered to be its original cause.B. Pangolins are now considered the most likely source.C. It’s identified by compari ng sources of various viruses.D. The virus was found to be genetically similar to those seen in bats.2：Why don’t bats suffer from the coronavirus?A. Their low body temperature protects them.B. Bats have a unique immune system.C. Bats are the only flying mammal to live in groups.D. Living in caves helps bats fight against viruses.3：What can be inferred from Paragraph 5?A. The Wuhan Huanan seafood market was blamed for selling bats.B. The coronavirus was directly transmitted from bats to humans.C. The intermediate host spreading the virus remains unknown.D. Bats are not responsible for the outbreak of the coronavirus.4：What is the main point the author makes in the last paragraph?A. Virus-carrying bats should be killed.B. Humans should stay away from bats.C. Bats benefit but also harm our ecosystem.D. Bats could spread viruses during pollination.参考答案：DBCBPassage 3：Why should we go to collegeWhy do I want to go to college? No one has ever asked me __1 _ a question. But many times I have asked myself. I have __2__ （come）up with a whole variety of reasons.the __3__ （many）important reason is that I want to be a better man.Many things make human beings different __4__ or better than or even superior to animals.One of the most important things is __5__（educate）. If I fail to receive higher education, my education don’t __6__（完成）. As I want to be a fully __7__（develop）man, I must get a well-rounded education, which good colleges and universities aresupposed to __8__（提供）. I know one can get educated in many ways, but colleges and universities are __9__ （在..之中）the best places to teach me how to educate myself. Only when I am well-educated, will I be a better human being and be_a_10__ to fit into society.参考答案：such；come；most；from；education；finish；developed；provide；Among；ablePassage 4：From bats to our bodiesThe novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP, 新型冠状病毒肺炎) outbreak in China was caused by a new coronavirus that we have never seen before. It was first found in the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, where a variety of (各种) wild animals were on sale. People who sold and bought animals illegally (非法) were the first to be infected (感染).Scientists have found that the virus likely came from bats and was then spread to humans from pangolins (穿山甲). According to Live Science, bats can carry and spread more than 60 viruses that can infect humans. They include the world’s deadliest (最致命的) viruses, such as Ebola and SARS. Other wild animals like snakes and hedgehogs (刺猬) are also hosts of many viruses.There have been calls for people to stop eating wild animals. However, the danger is not just in eating them, but also in touching them. People can get infected if they come into contact (接触) with the body fluids (体液) of wild animals. People who hunt, kill, sell or eat these animals run the risk (风险) of becoming infected.Keeping wild animals as pets or selling parts of their bodies as animal products (商品) also create risks for humans. It is highly possible to come into contact with the body fluids of wild animals in this way.“Trade and consumption (消费) of wild animals of all kinds should be banned (禁止),” Zeng Guang, chief epidemiologist (流行病学家) at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told China Daily. “Otherwise people will suffer.”Why are bats the source of so many viruses?Bats tend to live in dark and wet places, where there are all kinds of viruses.Bats always live in groups. Therefore, the viruses can have larger “playgrounds” to evolve (进化) and become more powerful variants (变体).Bats are mammals (哺乳动物), just like humans. Our similar genes (基因) make it easier for us to become infected with the same viruses.When bats fly, their body temperature can reach as high as 40 C. This high temperature can kill weak viruses, but stronger ones will survive (存活) and continue to evolve.Bats have special immune (免疫的) systems that allow them to live with viruses without getting sick.Since they can fly, bats can spread viruses farther and more easily than other animals.Although wild animals carry many diseas es, it doesn’t mean that we should regard them as evil. Each species has a role in the ecosystem (生态系统) and all of them are important for keeping a good ecological balance. The lesson we should learn from virus outbreaks is to respect and protect animals and to live in harmony with them, instead of hunting, killing, or eating them.1：According to scientists, humans might get infected with COVID-19 from _____.A.pangolins C.hedgehogsB.snakes D.bamboo rats2：According to the story, what lesson should humans learn?A.Research more about wild animals.B. Exercise regularly to stay healthy.C. Stop keeping animals as pets.D. Don’t buy or eat wild animals.3：Why can bats host many viruses without getting sick?A. Because these viruses are not deadly.B. Because they have special immune systems.C. Because bats can keep the viruses in balance.D. Because they can spread the viruses to other animals.参考答案：ADBPassage 5：Economy not in dangerIt has been nearly four months since the first case of novel coronavirus (新型冠状病毒) was found in Wuhan. As most people stay at home and many industries delay (推迟) their work, some people worry that this might affect China’s economy (经济).As China Daily reported, the epidemic (疫情) has directly harmed some of China’s main industries. For example, the tourism industry has been affected, as some foreign countries have set restrictions (限制) on people traveling from China and many airlines have canceled flights to and from China. Also, since many Chinese factories, such as those that make car parts, have delayed their work, companies that rely on their products have been affected as well.“Despite the temporary (临时的) influence on the Chinese economy, the outbreak won’t affect the economy’s mid- to long-term fundamentals (基础),” said Tang Jianwei, chief researcher at the Financial Research Center of the Bank of Communications.China is making efforts to step up production and resume (恢复) work. As of Feb 10, 94.6 percent of food-producing and processing (加工) companies in China had resumed work, according to Cong Liang, secretary-general of the National Development and Reform Commission.Moreover, the digital (数字的) economy is becoming more active. As people are unable to go outdoors, they are turning to digital entertainment by watching films and TV shows online. Some office workers are working at home by using teleconferencing software (电话会议软件). Platforms like Tencent and Ali Health are providing online medical consultation services to allow people to get medical help without leaving home.These technologies are helping people go on with their daily lives and keep them safe. They are also lifting the digital economy to a new high, China Daily reported.“We are confident that China’s economy remains resilient (适应力强的),” IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in an online post.1：What is the author’s purpose of writing Paragraph 2?2：According to Tang Jianwei, will the outbreak affect the economy in the long run? 3：What percentage of food-producing and processing companies in China had started working again by Feb 10?4：During the outbreak,what can you turn to for online medical help？5.How does Kristalina Georgieva feel about China’s economy?参考答案：1.To show that some industries have been affected by the epidemic.2.No, it won’t.3.94.6 percent of them.4.Platforms like Tencent and Ali Health.5.Confident.Passage 6：Time to try new thingsSince the novel coronavirus outbreak, many families have been told to stay safe inside their homes. This may have been nice at first, but now you are probably bored. We’ve got some suggestions for you to beat the blues.One important thing, of course, is to keep active. While it can be tempting (诱人的) to sit down all day, make sure you get up to get your blood flowing. Stretching (拉伸), sit-ups or push-ups are all easy exercises to do at home. Make sure to keep up a daily exercise routine. You can even find live-streaming (直播的) workout classes online so you aren’t alone.Now is also the perfect time to learn a new skill. Coding (编程), drawing, playing a new instrument –the options are endless. You can browse (浏览) the thousands of how-to videos online to learn just about anything. Who needs to take extra classes when you can just watch videos and learn for free?If you don’t trust food delivery during this time, you’ll need to cook your own food. Don’t place the responsibility for making food on your family alone –it’s a great time to practice preparing a meal for your parents. You can try your hand at folding the perfect dumplings, prepare a variety of meat and vegetables for homemadehot pot, or make use of your oven and bake yourself a pizza or some cookies.Though the virus outbreak is a serious matter, it’s important to maintain a sense of humor and stay positive. Internet users have been flooding online with memes about the virus. For example, the lack of surgical masks has also produced some interesting innovations (创新) with ways to cover your mouth and nose: fruit, plastic containers and bags have all been used as mask replacements (替代物). Some young people even airbrush (修图) masks on WeChat avatars (头像). Seeing pictures of these unique masks is sure to make you laugh.It’s true that staying at home will breed boredom sometimes, but it’s also an opportunity to try new things. You now have more time to do all the things you were too busy to get started before.What are you waiting for? Get to it!参考答案：1. boredom 2. Tips/Suggestions/Advice 3. routine 4. workout5. skill6. how-to7. Practice/Try8. positive9. Laugh 10. new。
备战2021年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练(1)
备战2021年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练热点02冰雪运动及冬奥会历史一、阅读理解1Do you know the two lovely mascots(吉祥物)?You may know the five"Fuwa"dolls from the2008Beijing Olympic Games(奥运会).On September17of this year,the two lovely mascots first showed onTV.Now,let's see who they are.Look at the panda!It looks like an astronaut(宇航员).It wears an ice shell(冰壳)and looksfat,so we call it"Bing Dwen Dwen".White is the colour of ice and snow."Bing Dwen Dwen"likes ice sports very much and is good at them.That's why it is the mascot of2022Beijing Winter Olympic Games.Do you think the red mascot looks like a lantern?The lantern's name is"Shuey Rhon Rhon".When the Chinese New Year comes,people always make or buy red lanterns.Red is the colour of hope and good luck,so people think their dreams will come true in the new year.“Shuey Rhon Rhon”can give players hope and help them do well in the2022Beijing Winter Paralympic Games(残奥会).Many people in different countries like the two mascots very much,and they show their love for them on the Internet.1.is the mascot of2022Beijing Winter Olympic Games.A.“Fuwa”dollsB.Bing Dwen DwenC.An astronautD.Shuey Rhon Rhon2.Why do people make or buy red lanterns when the Chinese New Year comes?A.Because it is easy to make red lanterns.B.Because"Shuey Rhon Rhon"is a mascot.C.Because people think red lanterns are very lovely.D.Because people think red lanterns can bring good luck.3.From the passage,we can learn.A."Bing Dwen Dwen"can skate very well.B."Shuey Rhon Rhon"likes ice sports and is good at them.C.The two lovely mascots first showed on TV on September16.D.Everybody likes the two mascots and shows his love on the Internet.4.What's the best title(标题)of the passage?A.The sports in Olympic Games.B.Two Olympic mascots come to life.C.2022Beijing Winter Olympic Games.D.2022Beijing Winter Paralympic Games.2The24th Beijing Winter Olympics will begin on4th February,2022.The Winter Paralympics will begin a month later.Let's meet the mascots!I'm Bing Dwen Dwen.I'm the mascot（吉祥物）of the2022Winter Olympics.I am a black and white panda wearing a full-body"shell"made of ice.The red heart shape in my left palm(手心）means welcoming the friends from other countries.The bright colours of the circles around my face stand for ice and snow sport tracks,meaning connectivity and advanced technologies.I look like an astronaut(宇航员）,making full use of new technologies for a future with all kinds of possibilities.Shuey Rhon Rhon is here!I'm the mascot of the2022Winter Paralympics(残疾人运动会）.What do you think of when you see me?Does a red lantern come into your mind?That's what I look like.Take a look at my head. There are paper cuttings of doves(鸽子）.They make up a circle.Follow me.I'll light the way to the Paralympics.5.When will the2022Winter Paralympics start?A.On4th March,2022.B.On4th January,2022.C.On4th February,2022.D.On4th February,2023.6.What does Bing Dwen Dwen look like?A.A child.B.A lantern.C.An astronaut.D.A sports track.7.Where is the red heart?A.It's on Shuey Rhon Rhon's face.B.It's on Bing Dwen Dwen's neckC.It's on Shuey Rhon Rhon's lantern.D.It's on Bing Dwen Dwen's left palm.8.What's on Shuey Rhon Rhon's head?A.Paper cuttings of doves.B.Paper cuttings of pandas.C.Bright colours of the circles.D.Chinese characters of Olympics.9.What is the main idea of this passage?A.The2022Winter Olympic games are coming.B.The2022Winter Olympic games will be held in Beijing.C.Chinese culture will be used in2022Winter Olympic games.D.Let's see mascots of the2022Winter Olympics and Paralympics.3Five years ago,Chinese skater Wu Dajing introduced himself to the skating world by winning a silver medal at the Sochi Olympic Winter Games.At Pyeong Chang Olympics,Wu not only returned,but also made history.On Feb22th,2018,Wu won the gold medal in the men’s short-track500-metre race.He set a new world record with a time of39.584seconds.He also became the first Chinese man to take home an Olympic short-track gold medal.BBC said Wu’s win was“flawless”,because he was much faster than all of the other skaters.“I didn’t give them a chance and I kept my speed from the start,”he told the media after the match.But China’s short-track teams didn’t do well in general at the Games.Chinese skaters in the women’s500 metres,3000-metre relay and men’s1500metres all failed to take home the gold.Wu was China’s biggest hope, which put a lot of pressure on him.But he proved himself with his great performance.Wu is now known as a highly talented skater.But things were not always that way.When Wu joined the national team in2010,he was seen as almost“nothing”compared to gifted skaters like Zhou Yang and Fan Kexin, as his coaches said at the time.Their comments made him quite upset.But as the saying goes.“Winners never quit (放弃)and quitters never win”.Wu didn’t want to give up and worked as hard as he could.He practiced skating all year round.He even didn’t return to his hometown for the holidays for10years.“I believe in myself.”he told the media after his match at the Olympics.10.People began to know Wu Dajing by the time he________.A.won a gold medal at the Sochi Olympic Winter GamesB.won the second place at the Sochi Olympic Winter GamesC.won a gold medal at Pycong Chang Olympic Winter GamesD.entered the Pycong Chang Olympic Winter Games11.What does the underlined word“flawless”mean?monB.valuableC.perfectD.difficult12.According to the passage,which of the following is RIGHT?A.Wu won a gold medal at the Sochi Olympic Winter Games four years ago.B.Wu broke the world record with a time of39.584seconds and made history.C.Wu’s coaches placed great hope on his when he joined the national team.D.Chinese skaters in women’s500metres,3000-metre relay took home the gold.13.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A.The national team and coaches thought Wu as a talented skater all the way.B.Wu kept on practicing skating all year round even in the holidays for10years.C.Zhou Yang and Fan Kexin were more and more hard-working on skating than Wu Dajing.D.It is the hardwork,confidence and strong will that have made Wu a winner.14.Which one might be the best title of this passage?A.From Zero to Skating HeroB.The Dream of a Skater,WuC.Pycong Chang Winner OlympicsD.Rising of China’s Bright Skiing Star4The23th Winter Olympics is commonly known as the2018Pyeongchang(平昌)Olympics.It is held from February9th to February25th in Pyeongchang County,South Korea.This marks the first time South Korea has hosted the Winter Olympics,and the second time the Olympic games have been held in this country,after the1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul(首尔).It also marks the third time East Asia has hosted the Winter Games,after Sapporo,Japan(1972),and Nagano,Japan(1998).It is the first time that three consecutive(连续的)Olympic Games can be held in East Asia.Besides the2018Pyeongchang Olympics,the rest two are Tokyo2020(Summer) and Beijing2022(Winter).There are ninety-two teams with at least one athlete to compete in the Games.The top three are the Unites States,Canada and Switzerland in the number of athletes while the top three are Norway,Germany and Canada in the number of medal table.In this Olympics,there is a great person that Chinese,even people around the world must have kept in mind. His name is Wu Dajing,a short track speed skater.He won a gold medal in the Men’s500meters,setting an Olympic record and two world records.He became only the second person in history to have skated in less than40 seconds,after American J.R.Celski.It’s quite sure China will make the next Winter Olympics surprisingly great and many Chinese athletes like Wu will do their best in it.Look forward to Beijing2022and welcome to China!15.How many days did the Pyeongchang Olympics last?A.Fifteen days.B.Sixteen days.C.Seventeen days.16.When is the first time Japan held the Winter Olympics?A.In1972.B.In1988.C.In1998.17.Which countries got the most medals in the Pyeongchang Olympics?A.The United States,Canada and Switzerland.B.Norway,Germany and Canada.C.China,Japan and South Korea.18.Why is Wu Dajing so famous?A.Because he is a Chinese.B.Because he will compete in the2022Winter Olympics.C.Because he set records in short track skating.19.According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE?A.From1872to2022,there are three Olympics in Asia.B.The number of events in the Pyeongchang Olympics is92.C.J.R.Celski is the first man who has skated in less than40seconds.5The Winter Olympic is also called the White Olympics.At this time,people make many colorful stamps to mark(纪念)the great Games.The first stamps marking the opening came out an January25h.1932in the Unite sates for the3rd White Olympics.From then on,printing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.During the4th Winter Olympic Game,a group of stamps were printed in Germany in November,1936.It was the first time that the five rings appeared on the stamps of he White Olympics.In the1950s stamps of his kind became more colorful.The host countries as well as the non—host countries printed stamps to mark those games.China also printed four stamps in February1980,when the Chinese sportsman began to take part in the White Olympics.20.The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics________.A.are the same thingB.are different gamesC.are not held in winterD.are held in summer21.It was made a rule to print stamps to mark the great world Games________.A.after the year1936B.after the3rd White OlympicsC.before the3rd White OlympicsD.before the year193222.The White Olympics is held________A.every two yearsB.every three yearsC.every four yearsD.every five years23.Which of the following is TRUE?A.Only the host countries can print stamps to mark the Games.B.Only the non—host countries can print stamps to mark the Games.C.All countries can print stamps to mark the Games.D.China hosted the Winter Olympics in February1980.24.What's the best title of this passage?A.The Winter Olympics GamesB.The Winter Olympics StampsC.The Stamps of OlympicsD.Different Stamps of Sports二、完型填空1Tom lived in a country without snow.One day he saw some pictures25in big white fields in a book. He was shocked26the beautiful scenery.His mother told him it was snow.Although Tom27 understand it,he has already fell in love with snow.He dreamed about snow all the time.28Tom was twelve years old,another thing happened.Tom’s uncle had a big new29which had many channels to watch.One day,when Tom was watching one of the channels,he found people flying across the snow in a program.That was what he had dreamed of.He also found 30they had things that looked like strange shoes on their feet.“What are those?”he asked his uncle31.“Skis,and those people32skiers,”replied his uncle.He told Tom it was a skiing competition that happened once a year.At that moment,Tom decided to be a skier,go to the competition some day and win the gold medal for skiing. He made himself a pair of skis and began to practice skiing.People thought33crazy because there was no skiing team in their country.But Tom didn’t care about it.Every night,Tom34skiing down from sand.Several years later,Tom took part in the competition and brought a gold medal home.25.A.flying B.to fly C.playing D.to play26.A.at B.with C.about D.by27.A.shouldn’t B.couldn’t C.mustn’t D.needn’t28.A.When B.After C.Before D.If29.A.radio B.radios C.television D.televisions30.A.which B.that C.when D.where31.A.great B.greatly C.excited D.excitedly32.A.call B.called C.were called D.are called33.A.them B.they C.him D.he34.A.practices B.practiced C.will practice D.has practiced2Queen of the IceI get into position and take a deep breath.The music starts and my mind focuses on one thing:my figure skating(花样滑冰)routine.Dressed in my shining blue dress and35across the ice,I feel free.I started figure skating again in2018after the Pyeong Chang Winter Olympic Games.However,relearning figure skating at an older age is not36.Balancing on those1.5mm wide steel blades(冰刀)and stepping onto the clear ice for the first time in years,feelings of excitement and panic overwhelmed(充满)me at the same time.I did not remember any of the37or spins that I had learned as a child.To make my anxiety worse,kids much younger than me were doing double or triple rotation jumps(旋转与跳跃)and difficult spin variations.I felt so out of place.Did I really38here?"You have as much right to be here as anyone else,”my Olympian coach encouraged me.I was very grateful that I had found a coach that treated me the same as her other students who competed internationally.Every day at practice,she39me beyond my limits.The ice is as unforgiving as life.During the course of learning new jumps and spins,falls are unavoidable.Whenever I learn a move,I commit to practicing and falling for hours on end,and there would still be a large chance that I could not finish it.Many times I have asked myself,“Was it really worth it?So many hours of practice,and so much40spent on coaching and skates,for what?"Despite these pains,every time I feel the wind rushing past my face as I glide across the ice,I am reminded of the reason that I started skating:this is the41thing I will get to flying.The pain is temporary,but the joy of landing that jump I have worked on for months is something I would not 42for the world.Fall down seven times,get up eight!35.A.flying B.skiing C.running D.walking36.A.hard B.easy C.enjoyable D.possible37.A.dances B.moves C.jumps D.falls38.A.try B.work C.care D.belong39.A.shows B.treats C.helps D.pushes40.A.time B.energy C.money D.pains41.A.fastest B.closest C.finest D.easiest42.A.trade B.change C.earn D.give三、短文填空To many people,Han Tianyu was a surprise medal43.(获胜者)in Sochi2014Winter Olympics.On February10,Han won the first medal for China in men’s1,500short track speed skating.Han started skating when he was about five y44.old.At that time,he considered skating to be45.[fun].He never thought that he could make his way into the46.(国家的)skating team.Han has many different kinds of47.[＇intrists],including handwriting,speech and music.However, Han likes skating most.His parents48.(支持)him to follow his heart.From2006to2010,Han’s father e 49.gave up his job to go along with Han.Han cannot go back home very often.He misses fried pork in scoop and fried eggs with tomatoes m50. by his mother.So when he is at home,his mother will c51.these dishes for him.Like many young people,Han plays some computer games to relax himself when the52.(训练)is over.Guess what his favorite game is?It’s League of Legends(英雄联盟)！43.______________;44.______________;45.______________;46.______________;47.______________;48.______________;49.______________;50.______________;51.______________;52.______________;。
【2021年中考时事阅读】第2期
2021中考英语时事阅读第二期Passage 1How to improve body and mind at homeTo most Chinese people, the 2020 Lunar New Year has been quite different from any previous(以往的) Spring Festival. Because of the serious COVID -19(2019冠状病毒病), most people have to stay at home to stay away __1_________ the virus.Here are six __2_________ (activity) to improve your body and mind at home Read books, or at least listen to themIf you choose a good book, it can __3__________ (help) you enjoy a whole day at home. And your vocabulary could be enlarged(扩大)as __4__________.Practice calligraphy(书法)Everyone can pick up a brush and write something, even __5__________ it may look very ugly at first. It can help you calm down and focus(专注), as you must breath __6_________ (deep)to keep your hands from shaking.Draw a pictureDrawing is __7___________ (nature)pleasure. Just draw something, either nearby or something you imagine.Listen to classical musicEven if you prefer pop music, give classical music __8_________ chance. Just listen, and let your brain relax.Practice yoga or tai chiWhile improving your mind, your body should not be neglected(忽视). Many Chinese people, especially women, __9_________ (be)crazy about yoga. Now it is a good time to practice yoga every day You can also try tai chi, which can improve both mind and body.Cook good dishesSince it is safer to cook by yourself, the time __10__________ (improve) your cooking skills has come. You can try cooking as many dishes as possible.The meeting of the leading group of the Communist Party of China Central Committee on coping _______ the novel coronavirus pneumonia underlined the ___________ of prioritizing the monitoring, tracking, isolation and treatment of asymptomatic cases,to consolidate the country's epidemic containment ________.Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients refer to those _______ do not show any symptoms, ________ fever and cough, but their tests for the novel coronavirus ______ positive.The infection rate is usually very ______ for those who have close contacts with asymptomatic novel coronavirus carriers.参考答案：1.increase2.prevent3.decision4.with5.importance6.efforts7.who8.including9.are10.highPassage 3In late January, a donation of masks and thermometers from the Japan Youth Development Association in Tokyo to Hubei Province caused a stir on Chinese social media .This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box:“山川异域，风月同天。
备战2021年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练(1)
备战2021年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练热点07 未成年人网络安全问题一、阅读理解1In the new Google age, the problem of child safety is not limited to the home, park and school, but into the online world. A recent cyber bullying(网络欺凌) study found that more than half of teenagers in the research are victims of cyber bullying. However, most of them didn’t tell their parents. Of course, it’s impossible for parents to protect their children any time, especially teenagers. Therefore it’s necessary that parents educate and train children to be careful, know offline and online dangers, threats, and report to their parents at once. I strongly recommend the ACT rules to parents to keep children safe.AwarenessThe first step for the safety of children is to remain connected with them and encourage two-way communication. Dinner table conversations, bedtime chats, or a walk in the evening are ideal times to have one-on-one conversations with children. If you are a careful and patient parent, you can easily have an antenna that your child is stressed. Also make it your business to pay attention to websites and apps often used by children while making efforts to know their friends.C____________I strongly recommend these two books to help start the conversation — No Means No by Jayneen Sanders (2015) and Amazing You by Gail Saltz (2008). Moreover, educate them about the dangers of sharing personal information or chat online with strangers. Children whose parents have talked with them about online/offline safety threats are more likely to report something unusual.Taking actionSupport from one or both parents is important in preventing cyber bullying and cheer children up. And let children know that parents will listen, believe and respond to their worries. Moreover, as teenage children spend more time away from parents, encourage them to trust themselves and be brave.1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. Half of children all over the world experienced cyber bullying.B. Children face more danger online than at home and at school.C. Children has known enough about dangers online and offline.D. Cyber bullying may happen without being noticed by parents.2. What does the underlined word “antenna” mean?A. 直觉.B. 疑虑.C. 遗憾.D. 体验.3. According to the passage, what does the A TC rules include?A. careB. changesC. communicationD. courage4. The purpose of the passage is to ____________.A. teach and train children about danger onlineB. help parents to keep their children safe onlineC. tell the importance of communicating with childrenD. recommend books of getting away from danger online【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B【解析】本文作者谈论青少年受到网络欺凌伤害，向家长介绍了保护他们的孩子网上的安全的措施。
专题01 2021年中考英语时事热点必读(1)(原卷版)
2021年中考英语必读时事热点(1)文章导读一、阅读理解2020的回顾。
回顾过去的一年，我们中国在教育科学技术方面的诸多重大发展。
二、完形填空牛年的展望。
2021是农历辛丑年，也是中国传统上的牛年。
在中国文化中，牛是任劳任怨、勤恳踏实的象征。
牛是家畜中最勤劳的角色，也是文学作品中常描写的形象。
牛年说牛，你对牛有哪些了解？三、阅读理解这个春节档，电影《你好，李焕英》火了。
这部贾玲自编自导自演纪念母亲的电影赚足了观众的笑点与泪点，贾玲也一举成为华语影史票房最高的女演员。
贾玲对喜剧的热衷、巧妙的拍摄手法还有动人真挚的母女情谊都是这部影片成功的关键因素。
四、阅读理解感动中国十大人物——张桂梅。
烂漫的山花中，我们发现你。
自然击你以风雪，你报之以歌唱。
命运置你于危崖，你馈人间以芬芳。
不惧碾作尘，无意苦争春，以怒放的生命，向世界表达倔强。
你是崖畔的桂，雪中的梅。
五、阅读理解禁止手机带入校园。
随着教育部下发通知，要求中小学生原则上不允许将手机带入校园，北京市版详细的中小学手机管理办法也随之出台，要求全市各区学校将手机纳入学校日常管理。
众多老师学生和家长对这项新规有何反应呢？六、书面表达拒绝手机带入校园。
手机（网络）利弊谈。
一、阅读理解（原创）The year 2020 saw many historic and important moments in China. Here, we take a look back at some of the things that happened in China last year.Achievements made over the last five yearsSince 1953, China has made a development plan every five years. The year 2020 saw the completion (实现) of the 13th Five-Year Plan.Historic progress was celebrated. For example, China realized its goal of building a xiaokang society in allrespects. It wiped out (消除) extreme poverty (living on less than $1.25 or 8.16 yuan a day). Its economy grew close to 100 trillion yuan with a per capita (人均的) GDP of over 70,000 yuan. The number of dropouts (辍学) due to poverty in primary and junior high school fell to zero.As for the next step, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党第十九届五中全会), which ended on Oct 29, discussed the 14th Five-Year Plan and set long-term goals for China through 2035.By 2035, China will ensure common prosperity (共同富裕). Everyone will be able to enjoy equal basic public services. China will make technological breakthroughs (突破) in key areas and become a global leader in innovation (创新). It will support the building of international science and technology innovation centers in Beijing, Shanghai and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.Education improvesThe all-around development of students has been a focus of China’s education system. In 2020, the country took further action.On Oct 16, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced that it would add fine arts (艺术) testing to all high school entrance exams by 2022, including music, painting, calligraphy (书法), dance, drama and opera. It’s expected t o help students learn to enjoy artistic beauty and improve their mental health.The MOE also said that China will gradually increase scores on the physical exercise test to the same level as those of Chinese, math and English on high school entrance exams.To improve students’ ability to think logically (有逻辑地) and solve problems, the MOE said on Dec 9 that China plans to include computer coding (编程) in curricula (课程) for primary and middle school students.These changes are part of China’s ed ucation modernization plan for 2035. By establishing a modern education system with balanced education, China will improve its pool of human resources and talent.Major scientific and technological breakthroughsIn 2020, China made great achievements in scientific and technological areas. On May 5, China launched its newly-developed heavy-lift rocket –the Long March 5B. It is central to China’s space station program. It is the only Chinese launch vehicle that can carry large space station parts into orbit (轨道).On June 23, China completed its BeiDou satnav system by launching the last of its 59 satellites. It is one of four global navigation systems (全球导航系统). More than 120 countries and regions are now using BeiDou services in various fields.A mon th later, China successfully launched its Mars probe Tianwen 1 from Hainan province on July 23. It’sChina’s first independent Mars mission.On Nov 24, China launched the Chang’e 5 lunar probe (月球探测器), which returned to Earth 23 days later, bringing back 1.7 kg of rock and soil samples (样本) from the moon. It was the world’s first lunar return mission in 44 years and made China the third country to bring back moon samples after the US and the former Soviet Union (前苏联).1.How long has China carried out its five-year plan by the year 2021？A．13 years B. 65 years C. 68 years D.70 years2.Why did the Ministry of Education add fine arts (艺术) testing for high school entrance by 2022?A. To improve the students’ talents.B. To test th e students’ abilities more completely.C. Because there are fewer and fewer art talents in our country.D. To teach students to enjoy artistic beauty and improve their mental health.3.Why will the Ministry of education make three changes in education?A.To test the students’ abilities.B.To improve students' academic level(学业水平).C.To train more scientific talents.D.To store human resources and talents reasonably.4. Which statement is not true?A. BeiDou satnav system has 59 satellites.B. Tianwen 1 brough back rock and soil samples (样本) from the moon.C. Chang’e 5 lunar probe brought back moon samples for the third time in the world.D. The Long March 5B is the only rocket that can carry large space station parts into orbit in China.5.The passage mainly talk about________.A. China's achievements in poverty eradication.B. the improvement of people’s lifeC. The 14th Five-Year PlanD. the improvement in education science and technology二、完形填空（原创）The Year of the Ox is coming. In China, you will find all kinds of ox figuresmade of gold, wood, plastic, paper, shell and stone_____1_____ in shops and on streets to celebrate the return.But why was the ox chosen to be one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs?Centuries ago, most people made their living by _____2____. The ox was used to help plow, cultivate and carry heavy goods.The ox had an important place in Chinese culture. Ancient Chinese poets and writers often described ___3_____ in literature(文学). In the Classic of Poetry, the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, the animal____4___ in nine out of the 305 pieces.The ox is thought as a(an) ___5_____of hard work and earnestness in Chinese culture. To this day, the phrase “the spirit of ox” still refers to conquering（克服）any obstacle. The spirit is highly praised and many people _____6____it as their work ethic（职业道德）. When someone achieves a great ____7_____ through hard work, people often use “niu”, meaning “wonderful”, to describe him or her.Oxen seldom bully the weak or fear the ____8____. They work hard and make sacrifices.This is reflected in a couplet(对联) from a poem by Lu Xun (1881－1936): “Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; Head bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children”（横眉冷对千夫指，俯首甘为孺子牛）, which ____9_____expresses the poet’s loyalty to the people.So naturally, those ____10_____ were born in the Year of the Ox are often expected to be hardworking, reliable and loyal. “They never look for to be the center of attention or praise.”1.A on show B. on sale C. on advertisement D. on decoration2.A.farm B. farmed C. farms D. farming3.A.the horse B. the ox C. the flower D. the tree4.A.are mentioned B. was mentioned C. mentioned C. mentions5. A. symbol B. idea C. suggestion D. mark6.A.understand B. follow C. advise D. spread7.A.change B. difference C. praise D. success8. A. good B. rich C. strong D. wrong9. A. interestingly B. completely C. cruelly D. happily10.A.why B. which C. who D. when三、阅读理解（原创）With smiling eyes, a quick wit and a good sense of humor, Jia Ling has long been a well-known female comedian. But recently, she has gained another title.Jia, 39, starred in and directed the film Hi, Mom, which first on show on Feb 12, 2021, Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day . By Feb 23, the movie had earned more than 4 billion yuan. Jia became the top box office grossing female film director in China and is on the path to becoming an international name in the filmmaking industry.So what is the secret behind Jia’s success?One factor may be her passion for comedy. Jia graduated from Beijing’s Central Academy of Drama in 2003. In the last 18 years she has performed crosstalk in various competitions and shows. She has also played comedic roles in many comedies on the big screen, which ultimately led to the connection between the stage and film.Jia said she is not afraid of being typecast about th e comedic roles. “For the moment, I don’t have the desire to star in non-comedy works. For an actor, a performance should come from their heart. Besides being filled with emotions, I don’t have other big talents,” she told The Beijing News.Showing her keen sense of comedy, Jia ensured that Hi, Mom hit home for those who needed a laugh. For example, when Shen Guanglin (played by Shen Teng) goes on a date with Li Huanying (played by Zhang Xiaofei), Shen suffers from a case of diarrhea, leading to an awkward and humorous scene.The approach to the film also makes Jia’s work stand out.Apart from funny scenes, Hi, Mom focuses on the pure and sincere relationship between mother and daughter.It was regarded as a “heartwarming comedy” by Hollywood Reporter. The website noted that “China’s New Year box office tends to reward titles with broad family appeal – and a little sentimentality rarely hurts. Hi, Mom appears to have hit all the right notes.”1.From the passage, you can see the film Hi, Mom. on_______ .A. February 12B. February 23C. New Year’s DayD. at any time2.From the passage which sentences is right?A. Hi, Mom is the first film which Jia played.B. Jia ling played many non-comedy rules.C. Jia became the top box office grossing film director in China.D. Jia’s success mainly comes from her love for comedy.3.Why can this movie have such a high box office?A. Because Jia Ling is a well-known female comedian.B. Because it is a heartwarming comedy and w ins many people’s heart.C. Because Jia ling is talented and full of humor.C. Because there are many other famous comedians(for example Shen Teng) taking part in this film4. Which is best title for the passage?A. How to be famous.B. How Jia ling made the filmC .How Jia ling succeeds. D. Jia ling and her film Hi, Mom四、阅读理解Zhang Guimei is a teacher and principal of Huaping Girls' High School in Lijiang City. The school is the first full-tuition-girl high school in China, helping poor girlscontinue their studies after completing the nine-year education.In the past 12 years,Zhang has helped over 1,600 girls.Zhang moved to Yunnan at the age of 17. Later, shegrew up to be a teacher. In 1996, she voluntarily moved to teach in the mountainous Huaping. But the next year, she got seriously sick and had no money to pay free the surgery. Thanks to the local government and people, she was able to get the necessary treatment. "I told myself I must live on. I fought the disease to see if I could survive. And I remembered deeply in my heart that I must repay this love from those who helped me,” Zhang said.Driven by the idea of opening a free high school for girls in 2002, Zhang began a six-year journey looking free funds and donations. In 2008, Zhang was finally able to realize her dream and Huaping Girls' High school was set up.Over the 12 years, Zhang has given all of the donations and most of her salary, totaling more than one million yuan, to the school and the education of the young girls in the area.It is she that gives us girls from the mountainous areas the chance to see the world outside,” said Yang Qian, a college student who graduated from Zhang's school.Touched by Zhang's story and spirit, the Yunnan Normal University has planned some projects to work with Huaping Girls, High School and promised to send 46 future graduates as volunteer teachers each year to theschool.1.What’s special about Zhang Guimei's Huaping Girls' High School?A. Z hang Guimei is both a teacher and principal.B. I t's the first full-tuition-free high school for poor girls.C. P oor girls can continue their studies for nine years.D. I n the past 12 years, Zhang wants to help 1,600 girls.2.Why did Zhang make up her mind to help those young girls?A. She also comes from a poor family like those girls.B She had been helped by the local government and people.C. She had wished to set up a school since she was a child.D. She found out that the local school needed more teachers.3. What do we know about Huaping Girls' High School?A. Z hang has been teaching there for 20 years.B. M ore than 1,000 girls study there each year.C. I t took Zhang six years to have it built up.D. I t was built by the local government in 2008.4. How would the Yunnan Normal University help Zhang?A. B y raising money for her and her students.B. B y giving all her students a good education.C. B y sending volunteer graduates each year to the school.D. By offering job opportunities to her students.5. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A bright future faced by Huaping Girls' High SchoolB. Forty years' work of teaching in the mountainous areasC. Leading poor students on their way to higher educationD. Giving life to girls' education in mountainous areas五、阅读理解（原创）Schools will enforce specific rules to limit students’ mobile phone use on campus.Smartphones have become a necessary part of our daily lives. However, to protect younger students’ eyesight and make sure they focus on their studi es, primary and middle schools will have more specific rules to limit students’ mobile phone use on campus.The Ministry of Education released（发布）a notice in January that restricts primary and middle school students from carrying mobile phones to school. Those who still require their phone for some reason must get their parents’ and teachers’ agreement and must hand their phones over during class time.The policy aims to improve students’ focus on study and fight addiction（上瘾） to the internet and games.According to a 2020 report by the China Internet Network Information Center, China had 175 million internet users under the age of 18 in 2019, with 74 percent having their own mobile phones.This is worrying, as long-time use of smartphones harms children’s eyesight, cervical vertebrae（颈椎） and even the brain, according to the World Health Organization.On Feb 19, Beijing Municipal Education Commission released a notice that asked all local primary and middle schools to include rules regarding smartphone usage in campus management. Schools should clarify where, how and who will take care of the phones for students who have received agreement to bring them.Many schools have taken measures to limit students’ phone use on campus. According to Zhou Dandan, an English teacher at Beijing No 20 High School, every classroom in her school has a deposit box to store students’ phones during class.Before the new regulation, she noticed that many students were preoccupied（沉迷）with their phones. Some even played games on them during class. Zhou said that most students lack self-discipline. Spending too much time on the phone will distract them and prevent them from learning, she added.Li Jisen, an 18-year-old from Beijing 101 Middle School, agrees with the new poli cy. “In general, there are more advantages than disadvantages,” he said. Li believes that regulating phone use at school is the only way to put the focus back on academics.Kathy Chen, a parent from Shanghai, allowed her daughter to take her phone to sch ool. Chen said it’s moreimportant to cultivate kids’ ability to self-manage and develop good habits of phone usage.1.Why did The Ministry of Education released（发布）a notice to limit primary and middle school students to carry mobile phones to school.A. Because there are too many smartphones in the camp.B. Because they have influenced teachers to have lessons normally .C. Because younger students have bad abilities of self-control.D. Because it can make focus more on study and is good for their health.2.What does the underlined word restricts mean？A. limitsB. increasesC. protectsD. allows3. How many mobile phone users were there among the children under the age of 18 in 2019?A. About 70 millionB. About 125 millionC. 175 millionD. everyone4.Which statement is true according the passage?A. Some school have taken action to limit students to take their mobile phone to schools.B. Beijing Municipal Education Commission is the first to carry out this rules.C. All the students and parents agree to forbid students to bring their phones to camp.D. The rules are hard to carry out because mobile phones are necessary to the students’ life.5. The passage mainly talk about________.A. how to use mobile phones reasonably.B. some change about the use of students’ mobile phones.C. how to make students focus on study.D. why we should limit primary and middle school students to bring mobile phones to schools.六、书面表达书面表达（1）：手机当前，许多学生在课外沉溺于智能手机(smart phones)。
【2021年中考时事阅读】第11期
英语时事阅读第11期Passage 1：Science never stopsAfter working from home for the last few months, most people have adapted to their new work situation. But what if your job was to control a multi-billion-dollar space rover (探测车) located on a planet nearly 200 million km away from Earth?A team of NASA scientists is doing just that. In order to follow social distancing rules, these scientists have had to work from home. But they’ve still found ways to work together and take care of the complex (复杂的) tasks that are needed to keep the Curiosity rover working on Mars.Their work-from-home setups (装配), as seen in photos provided to CNBC and Science Alert, look much like typical home office setups. They use ordinary computers. But instead of working on spreadsheets (电子制表), these scientists are programming complex sequences (序列) of instructions that are then sent to the rover. These instructions allowed the rover to find a rock sample (样本) in a location on Mars called “Edinburgh”, according to Earth Sky.Usually, the team’s 20 scientists work together by communicating through apps or video meetings. One scientist might have to follow 15 message channels (通道) at once.NASA gave the scientists headsets (耳机), monitors (监视器) and otherequipment to allow them to do their jobs from home. However, the 3D goggles (眼镜) they usually use to analyze pictures from Mars could not be sent out. So they have to rely on simple red-and-blue glass lenses (镜片) instead.But setbacks like these have not been a problem for the scientists. In fact, adapting to changing situations and improvising (临时做) is “classic, textbook NASA,” according to the head of science operations Carrie Bridge. “We’re presented with a problem and we figure out how to make things work. Mars isn’t standing still for us; we’re still exploring,” she said.1：During the outbreak, NASA scientists _____.A. use different computers to workB. work on spreadsheetsC. don’t need to follow social distancing rulesD. are operating Curiosity from home2：Working at home is inconvenient for NASA scientists because _____.A. they have to use special red-and-blue lensesB. they cannot communicate person to personC. they don’t have the equipment to do their jobsD. they cannot work together at the same time3:How do we understand “classic, textbook NASA” in the last paragraph?A. NASA wrote a textbook on how to deal with problems.B. NASA always finds ways to deal with new situations.C. Setbacks are common for NASA.D. Setbacks have never been a problem for NASA.4:What is the story mainly about?A. NASA’s project on Mars.B. The problems NASA faces.C. How NASA analyzes pictures from Mars.D. How NASA scientists work at home.参考答案：DABDPassage 2：95后中国青年联合国发言分享战“疫”故事1 the evening of April 15, the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund jointly held a seminar on joint response to COVID-19.Wang Xiukun, a 2 student from Wuhan University of central China's Hubei province, the former epicenter of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), introduced China's anti-epidemic 3 and achievements to young people from all over the world, sharing her own stories of being a 4 during a recent United Nations (UN) seminar.the epidemic, Wang, together with other students from the Youth V olunteer Association of Wuhan University, 5 up with the families of more than 600 front-line medical staff in Wuhan to 6 online tutoring and psychological counseling for young people aged 5- 18.Wang’s life was enriched after she 7 herself to volunteer work. "I was too busy to feel anxious." Wang summarized China's experience during the epidemic prevention and control and shared keywords with other young people at the seminar: first, "confidence", which 8 that the predicament is temporary, as long as we firmly believe that the epidemic will pass, we can remain calm and strong; second, "cooperation", which means that no one is an isolated island, and the 9 to overcoming the epidemic lies in unity among people and cooperation 10 countries.参考答案：On graduate experience volunteer pairedProvide devoted means key betweenPassage 3：Refresh your body clockWhat’s the date today? What d ay of the week is it? These were previously considered simple questions, but they may now have you scratching (挠) your head during this time of quarantine. Psychologists explain why we seem to lose track of (忘记) time during self-isolation amid the COVID-19 outbreak.According to Steve Joordens, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto, Canada, people get a sense of time by following certain routines. In terms of days, for example, you get up at 6 am, start class at 8 am and at 5 pm you go home. In terms of weeks, on Monday nights you have a study group, on Tuesdays you have dinner with friends and Fridays are movie nights with your parents.These routines are like an “anchor (锚)”, as Joordens put it. “They tell us where we are within a given day –you know if it’s lunchtime, but also within the given week –you know if it’s Thursday or Friday, since they feel very different than a Monday or T uesday does,” he told CTV News.Now that these routines are gone, every day starts to “feel” the same.Isolation also disrupts (打乱) people’s circadian rhythm (生理节律) –the body’s internal biological clock. According to HuffPost, people spend more time staring at a screen during quarantine – working on a laptop, watching TV or playing video games. The blue light e mitted by these electronic devices can upset people’s sleep cycles, making them feel out of sync (错位的). “And with much of our time spent indoors, we are limiting our exposure (暴露) to natural light, which is an important external factor in resetting our cir cadian rhythm,” Zainab Delawalla, a clinical psychologist in Atlanta, US, told HuffPost.Emotions can also affect how people perceive (感知) time, according to Rehman Abdulrehman, director of Clinic Psychology Manitoba in Canada. Just like how time seems to pass quickly when we are happy, negative emotions –like distress –can have the opposite effect.“It sounds beautiful to not have to go to work, no t [have to] interact with people, have nothing that you have to do. But in fact, it’s not good for us mentally,” explained Joordens. “It really leaves us feeling very adrift (茫然的).”Maybe we have taken our old routines for granted, and only during this chaotic time have we come to appreciate these anchors that keep us from being set adrift.参考答案：1. time 2. routines 3. anchor 4. gone 5. screen 6. upset 7. biological 8. exposure 9. Negative 10. quicklyPassage 4：pursuing heavenly truthFifty years ago, China successfully launched its first satellite, Dongfanghong 1, and started a new chapter in space exploration. To mark its 50th anniversary, the China National Space Administration announced the name for the country’s Mars planetary exploration program on April 24.The mission, Tianwen, or Quest for Heavenly Truth, got its name from a long poem Tianwen written by Qu Yuan, a famous poet of the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). In the poem, Qu raised a series of questions concerning the sky, stars, natural phenomena, myths and the real world, reflecting his doubts on traditional ideas and his pursuit of truth.China has been making remarkable progress in space exploration. As early as 1970, China launched its first man-made Earth satellite, becoming the fifth country in the world to launch man-made satellites independently. Over the past few years, China’s missions, including the Shenzhou and Chang’e series were designed to explore outer space, expanded mankind’s understanding of Earth and the universe.This time, the Tianwen series will carry out the first Mars exploration mission in 2020. Expe rts consider it the start of China’s exploration of Mars, representing a milestone for China’s move toward deep space.“Tianwen represents Chinese people’s relentless pursuit of truth, the country’s cultural inheritance to explore nature and the universe, as well as the unending explorations in science and technology,” Ge Xiaochun, chief engineer of the National Space Administration, told China Daily.Indeed, with the name’s deep roots in Chinese traditional culture, it has been widely accepted among the public. Tianwen demonstrates the determination and perseverance of Chinese people to move further into deep space.1：When did China launched its first satellite？2：What did the name“Tianwen”come from？3：China is the fifteenth country in the world to launch man-made satellites ？4: What does “Tianwen”stand for?参考答案：1：in 19702：it‘s from a long poem Tianwen written by Qu Yuan3：No，it isn't4：it represents Chinese people’s relentless pursuit of truth, the country’s cultural inheritance to explore nature and the universe, as well as the unending explorations in science and technologyPassage 5：AI can bring us inspirationA special copyright (版权) case has recently drawn attention because it is related to (和......有关的) artificial intelligence (AI). A court (法庭) in Shenzhen ruled that a news report written by Tencent’s AI enjoys copyright protection. A website broke the law because it used the article without permission (允许).This is the first case in China that has provided copyright protection to work done by AI. But what does it indicate (表明)? Will AI take the place of creative workers in the future?Probably not. AI is not yet able to write creative stories. The news report mentioned (提到) above is mainly about data. Since AI is good at processing (处理) data, it is often used to write financial (金融的) reports. Some newspapers also use AI to report on stories about natural disasters (灾害), which mainly require (需要) basic facts such as “where” and “when”. As Forbes wrote, instead of losing their jobs, journalists can make their work more efficient (高效的) by using AI so that they can focus more on storytelling and less on numbers.AI is actually being helpful in many creative fields. For example, Wayne McGregor, a British choreographer (编舞), is famous for using AI to create new dances. For him, AI is a powerful tool that can help choreographers break out of common movements (动作). McGregor is not worried that AI might replace human artists. “AI can’t judge (判断) the quality (质量) of the choreography,” he said.“It’s time to stop worrying about if AI can be creative,” according to Forbes.Instead, we should focus on how humans and AI can work together in ways that we have never dreamed of before.What else can AI do?Create music: AI can learn different music styles by analyzing (分析) audio data (声音数据). It uses this data to create music ranging from pop to jazz and more.Help with translating: AI can be trained with past text to find trends and translate articles and poems.Create film trailers (预告片): AI can create original film trailers by automatically selecting scenes (场景) and suggesting music.Recreate paintings: AI can learn different styles of painting, such as Impressionism (印象派), and then recreate paintings in the same style.Design websites: AI makes web design faster by creating starting points and giving suggestions.Create new recipes (食谱): AI can suggest inventive recipes after users enter ingredient (食材) choices.1：According to the copyright case related to AI, we know that _____.A. AI can also break the lawB. news stories cannot be written by AIC. articles written by AI also have copyright protectionD. AI can copy others’ articles without permission2：Which kind of stories might AI be good at writing?A. Sci-fi stories.B. Disaster reports.C. Horror stories.D. Poems.3：Wayne McGregor agrees that _____.A. AI helps him do creative workB. AI can create new dances by itselfC. AI might replace human artistsD. AI can teach people how to dance4：Which of the following might be the author’s view?A. Many jobs will disappear due to AI.B. We should make laws for AI.C.AI is difficult to use.D. We should work together with AI.参考答案：DABCPassage 6：学会倾听As a new teacher at Doull Primary School in Denver, Kyle Schwartz thought of a simple way to get to know her third graders, most of whom came from 1 families. She asked them to complete the 2 “I wish my teacher knew…” and share something about themselves. Their 3 answers gave the teacher a chance to understand her students’ difficulties. “I wish my teacher knew I have no pencils to do my homework,” 4 one chi ld. “I wish my teacher knew sometimes my reading homework is not signed (签名), because my mom is not 5 a lot,” wrote another. Some shared hope for the 6 , “I wish my teacher knew that I want to go to college.” “Some notes are really heartbreaking,” Schwartz tells ABC News. “I care7 about each of my students and I don’t want them to be poor forever.” She explains, “I hoped to know 8 I could better support them. So I 9 to let them tell me what I needed to know. That was why I created the fill-in-the-blank exercise.” 10 the third graders were allowed to answer anonymously (匿名地), most wanted to include names. And some were even excited to read their notes out loud, 11 one shy girl who bravely said that she was lonely. “After she told the class, ‘I don’t have friends to 12 me,’ I was worried what they would do,” Schwartz tells Us Weekly. “However, I felt encouraged to see how much support the other kids offered 13 . They invited her to play at break and sit with them at lunch. You see, 14 have an unusual ability to express empathy (同情).”“The results have been 15 ,” says Schwartz. “It speaks to the importance of giving peopl e a voice and really listening to them.”1. A. traditional B. friendly C. poor D. smallA. postcardB. noteC. letterD. diary3.A. honest B. polite C. usual D. right4.A. suggested B. copied C. repeated D. wrote5.A. free B. careless C. famous D. angry6.A. society B. course C. research D. future7.A. secretly B. deeply C. nervously D. directly8.A. where B. why C. how D. when9.A. decided B. refused C. forgot D. learned10.A. Unless B. Though C. Because D. Once11.A. like B. from C. against D. except12.A. look for B. talk about C. depend on D. play with13.A. him B. you C. her D. me14.A. children B. teachers C. parents D. reporters15.A. boring B. surprising C. worrying D. relaxing参考答案：1-5 CBADA 6-10 DBCAB11-15ADCAB。
2021年中考英语时文阅读题型训练
2021年中考英语时文阅读题型训练（1）山东临沂张新峰一、阅读理解（1）疫苗的作用及研制全世界的科学家都在加速进行针对新冠病毒的疫苗的研发工作，虽然已经取得一些进展，但离疫苗的正常使用还有很长时间。
文章还介绍了开发一种安全疫苗所需要的时间，测试过程的重要性以及生产疫苗所需的费用等。
Scientists around the world are racing to create and test vaccines（疫苗）to help protect people against the novel coronavirus（新冠病毒）. They are making progress, but it will be quite a while before any vaccines are ready.There are many different ways to make vaccines. At least 115 different vaccines for the novel coronavirus are being developed around the world right now. Many of them may not work or may have side effects that can be dangerous. That is why testing is very important.Before a vaccine is ever tested on humans, it's first tested on animals to make sure it seems safe. Testing the vaccine on humans is done in several different phases. In Phase 1, a small group of people are given small amounts of the vaccine to see if it has any bad effects. Phase 2 still tests the vaccine’s safety, but it's mainly a test to see if the vaccine seems to work, If Phase 2 goes well, the vaccine can begin Phase 3. During Phase 3, the vaccine is tried on a much larger group of people to see how well it works.Because of the serious and worldwide influence of the novel coronavirus, there is huge pressure to develop a working vaccine quickly. It normally takes seven or more years to develop a safe vaccine that works well. Now drug companies are hoping to create working vaccines in 12 or 18 months.But health experts also warn that rushing too much could be dangerous. A vaccine with harmful effects could cause more problems than it solves.1. According to the passage, the scientists who are making vaccines are ____________.A. hard-working and carefulB. patient and easy-goingC. kind and curiousD. caring and brave2. How long does it take to create working vaccines in the usual way?A. Less than six years.B. More than ten years.C. Twelve to eighteen months.D. About seven years.3. What the meaning of the underlined word?A. 阶段B.方面C.实验D. 治疗4. Which of the following is TRUE?A. There are only three phases in testing vaccines.B. Working vaccines must be created in a short time.C. Vaccines have already been developed.D. Rushing too quickly in creating vaccines may bring more problems.5. What's the best title of the passage?A. Rush for a VaccineB. Fight against the DiseaseC. Protect People against the VirusD. Create Working Vaccines1—5 ADADA（2）长江保护法本文介绍了长江作为我国的母亲河，由于各种原因需要保护。
【2021年中考时事阅读】第8期
英语时事阅读第8期Passage 1：Launch of Long March 11Among all the Long March rockets, Long March 11 is, without question, the star. It’s the first and only solid-fuel rocket in the Long March family. It’s also the first rocket in China that has completed a seaborne (海上的) mission –from the Yellow Sea in June 2019. And now its successful launch on May 30 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province has, again, set new records.It was the first time that the Long March 11 had been launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. Among its previous eight launches, seven were from Gansu’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and one from the sea. The latest success “has proven its adaptability (适应性) to different launch sites”, Peng Kunya, the chief designer of the rocket, told Xinhua News Agency.A new launch platform was also used in the mission, which helped the rocket better adapt to the new environment. According to Guangming News, the new platform is highly integrated (集成的) and intelligent, allowing the preparation time of the launch to be significantly reduced. China’s capability (能力) to launch rockets in a short time has “reached a new level”, Jin Xin,deputy commander-in-chief of the Long March 11 mission, said in a press conference (新闻发布会).The mission also marked the first use of a 2-meter-diameter fairing (整流罩) on the Long March 11. A fairing is the structure outside of a rocket that is able to streamline (使……呈流线型) the rocket and reduce drag (阻力). It’s also what “wraps (掩护)” satellites, protecting them from the increasing pressure and heat when a rocket travels through the atmosphere. A 1.6-meter-diameter fairing was previously used on Long March 11. But this time, two satellites – tasked with conducting inter-satellite data link and Earth observation tests – were onboard the rocket, requiring a wider fairing.“A fai ring measuring 2 meters in diameter leaves more space for satellites,” added Jin.Long March 11 has indeed proven itself as “the most adaptable carrier rocket in China”, according to Xinhua. But designers didn’t stop there. In fact, they have begun to develop an upgraded version of the Long March 11 – called the Long March 11A – which will be even wider, taller and have greater thrust (推进力). The new model is expected to make its maiden (初次的) flight around 2022.Long March 2DOn May 31, one day after the successful launch of Long March 11, the Long March 2D carrier rocket was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu. It carried two satellites –the Gaofen 9-02 optical (光学的) remote-sensing satellite for city planning and natural disaster monitoring and the Head Aerospace 4 for traffic data collection.1.Which of the following shows Long March 11’s adaptability?A. It uses the latest solid energy.B. It has taken many seaborne missions.C. It was launched at different launch sites.D.It is the first rocket launched from Xichang.2.What is the advantage of the new launch platform?A. It can suit different rockets.B. It can shorten the preparation time of the launch.C.It can collect data of the launch intelligently.D. It can protect the structure of the rocket.3. What is a benefit of using a 2-meter-diameter fairing?A.The drag and pressure are reduced.B. The rocket can better adapt to the environment.C.It allows more space for satellites.D.The structure of a rocket changes.4. What does the underlined word “upgraded” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Lightened.B. Simplified.C. Qualified.D. Advanced.参考答案：CBCDPassage 2：Protecting wildlifeKnown as a “living fossil”, the Chinese sturgeon (中华鲟) is a very precious species. It is believed to have lived alongside the dinosaurs more than 140 million years ago.Although dinosaurs are long since gone, the Chinese sturgeon still exists to this day. However, the species has been listed as “Critically Endangered” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. According to CGTN, dams and overfishing (过度捕捞) affect its reproduction (繁殖). In 2018, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, the annual rate of reproduction was between 4.5 percent and zero.On May 14, Shanghai legislators (立法机构) passed a new law protecting the Chinese sturgeon, emphasizing “regional cooperation”, according to China Daily.“This is the first local legislation in the country to protect one endangered fish,” said Ding Wei, director of the legislative affairs committee (法制委员会) of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress.Expected to take effect on June 6, the regulation urges cooperation in law enforcement (实施), scientific research and rescue (拯救) of the species between Shanghai and other provinces and regions in the Yangtze River basin, according to People’s Daily.The need for collaborative (合作的) efforts is due to the living habitat of the Chinese sturgeon. As an an adromous (溯河产卵的) species, it mainly lives in the Yangtze River and depends on the Yangtze estuary (河口) for migration (迁移).The protection of the Chinese sturgeon is urgent. China began the artificial propagation (人工繁殖) and release of the fish in 1984. However, very few of the farmed fish have survived in the wild. The number of first filial generation Chinese sturgeons (子一代中华鲟亲鱼) through artificial breeding (培育) is less than 1,000, according to a report by the Shanghai Observer.Whether this species can be preserved (保护) depends on the natural populat ion. “If the natural population is not well protected, the Chinese sturgeon is in danger of extinction (灭绝),” Li Furong, vice chair person of the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee of Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress, said in the report.With the number of the Chinese sturgeon in sharp decline, China has used different measures to preserve the species. In 2002, Shanghai first set up thenatural reserve (保护区) for the sturgeon in the mouth of the Yangtze River. In 2018, the State Council issued a guideline to improve biodiversity (生物多样性) in the Yangtze River region. It stated that human activities, including building dams, water pollution and overfishing have had a severe impact on aquatic (水生的) life in the Yangtze River.Since Jan 1 of this year, a 10-year fishing ban on key areas of the Yangtze River basin has been issued, covering 332 nature reserves, which includes Shanghai’s Chinese sturgeon nature reserve.1.What is the new law passed on May 14 in Shanghai about?A. Forbidding fishing in the area.B. Protecting the Chinese sturgeon.C. Increasing the reproduction of the Chinese sturgeon.D. Listing the Chinese sturgeon as an endangered species.2. What do we know about the Chinese sturgeon?A. It mainly lives in the waters of Shanghai.B. Artificial propagation technology costs too much.C. Farmed fish tend to live longer than the natural ones.D. Saving the species depends on protecting their natural population.3. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. China’s effort to protect the Ch inese sturgeon.B. Causes of the decline in the Chinese sturgeon population.C. The importance of regulations controlling human activities.D. The effects of human activities on aquatic life in the Yangtze River.参考答案：BDAPassage 3：“ How tall can it be?Qomolangma is the world’s highest mountain. You may have learned from your textbooks that its height is 8,844 meters. But not all sides are in agreement on this. Different researchers have given different results. In addition, theheight of the mountain can change over time.That’s why a 30-member Chinese survey team set out to reach the peak of Qomolangma to re-measure its height on May 6. They are equipped (配备) with the latest technology, including a global navigation satellite system receiver (接收器) and a radar (雷达).It is not an easy task. The average air temperature on the mountain is -29 C – four degrees lower than in Antarctica – and powerful winds blow all the time. In such bad conditions, surveying drones (无人机) cannot work at the peak of the mountai n. That’s why it’s still necessary to send human experts to the peak to get reliable (可靠的) results.But does a difference of a few meters really matter when it comes to a high mountain?In fact, measuring the height of Qomolangma is about more than just getting one exact number. Mount Qomolangma is at the point where the Eurasian plate (板块) meets the Indian plate. It formed 38 million years ago as the two plates hit each other. Changes in the peak’s height can sh ow whether the two plates are heading toward or away from each other. This can help us understand the movement of Earth’s crust (地壳).The survey team will also get firsthand information about environmental conditions at the top of the mountain. This will help us understand how climate change has affected the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau.Did you know?Mountains can change in several ways over time. They can experience erosion (侵蚀) by rain and wind, as well as landslides (山体滑坡) due to flooding. Some mountains change because of volcanic (火山的) activity. They may also change due to earthquakes and movement of tectonic plates (地壳构造板块).1.What do we know from the first paragraph?A.Researchers measures the height of Qomolangma every year.B.There is no agreed-upon height of Qomolangma at present.C.It’s not easy to measure the height of Qomolangma.D. The height of Qomolangma increases every year.2. Which of the following words could replace “peak” in Paragraph 2?A. PointB. topC. baseD. edge3. What challenge will the Chinese survey team face?A. A lack of water.B.Dangerous animals.C.Unfriendly weather conditions.D. The movement of Earth’s crust.4. What is the main idea of the last two paragraphs?A. Why measuring the height of Qomolangma is important.B. What changes in the height of Qomolan gma’s peak can tell us.C.How Qomolangma became the highest mountain.D. How plate movements have affected the height of Qomolangma.参考答案：BBCAPassage 4：Couple's dance helps lift spirits of millions When life tries to bring you down, just dance!That's the message from Peng Xiaoying, 45, and her 49-year-old husband, Fan Deduo, in Zhejiang province.The couple — farmers who grow corn on a half-hectare field in Mayu township in Ruian, Wenzhou — recently went viral on the internet with a shuffle dance step they invented. They've cheered up millions of Chinese who have responded to the couple's smiling faces and easygoing approach to life.Dancing along the path to the field, dragging their feet and sometimes jumping into the air to imitate ducks offers the couple a mountain of joy, despite a failure inbusiness, a serious traffic accident, illnesses and other troubles."Whenever we feel upset, the shuffle dance always helps cheer us up and lighten our mood. It has been such an uplift in our lives," Peng said. "I think the main reason we get so happy when we dance has to do with the idea of our exercising with the shuffle on the ridges. It's really exciting."The couple turned to dancing about four years ago.Fan had been chronically depressed after a severe traffic accident in Yunnan province 18 years ago. He became nervous, irritated by trivial matters, and had trouble sleeping at night due to the accident. The couple then decided to wrap up their shoe-selling business in Yunnan and return to their hometown, Ruian.To help conquer his depression, Peng, who was a big fan of dancing in public squares, invited Fan to join her. The minute he began, his suffering eased like magic.The couple then became frequent participants in square dancing. That's where they invented the shuffle, incorporating some elements of everyday and rural life such as combing hair and pumping bellows.During the novel coronavirus epidemic, the couple uploaded their dance videos to Douyin, also known as TikTok, and began live streaming on the sharing platform. Their innocent smiles and unique dance steps took cyberspace by storm, with more than 1.6 million netizens now subscribing to their channel and following their dancing on the platform."Look at them! I think that's really what the essence of dancing is about — not showing off but really bringing happiness and joy to the dancers themselves in a simple way. This is the most beautiful dancing I've ever seen," one netizen enthused.For the dancing couple, expression is everything."We love life in the countryside. We dance after our daily work," Fan said. "It's a dream life.1:Where does the couple come from？2:What does Peng Xiaoying think of shuffle dance？3:What happened on Fan Deduo in Yunnan province eighteen years ago?4:How many netizens follow their dancing on the platform.5:Is this their dream life?参考答案：1：Ruian, Wenzhou2：Whenever we feel upset, the shuffle dance always helps cheer us up and lighten our mood. It has been such an uplift in our lives3：Fan had been chronically depressed after a severe traffic accident4：more than 1.6 million5：Yes；it isPassage 4：Tech of the two sessionsDue to the COVID-19 outbreak, this year’s two sessions were held a bit differently. Different kinds of advanced technology were used to make the meetings go smoothly. Let’s take a look at some of them!AI anchorXinhua revealed (发布) its first 3D AI news anchor, Xin Xiaowei, on May 22. The “female” anchor, the first of its kind in the world, reporte d on the two sessions. She can move around easily, make gestures and show facial expressions like nodding and blinking (眨眼). She can even change her clothes and hairstyle according to different situations.The AI anchor was “cloned (克隆)” after Zhao Wanwei, a reporter who works for Xinhua. Zhao wore a data-collecting helmet to help designers create her 3D clone. Hundreds of cameras were used to trace (追踪) her movements and expressions.Special interviewsOn May 20, Dr Cai Weiping, a deputy (代表) to the Nati onal People’s Congress, took part in a special interview with Xinhua. He and the interviewer were in two different cities. However, viewers could see their holographic (全息的) images on the same screen. They talked with each other and even “shook hands”, lik e they were sitting face to face in the same room.This was made possible thanks to holographic imaging techniques, as well as 5G technology. Holographic imaging is a way to show 3D images of people or things. Itrequires (要求) high-speed data to work, which is made possible through the use of 5G.Online press conferences and interviews were also widely conducted (使用) during the sessions. Spokespeople and reporters worked from different rooms. But they could see each other on big screens in their rooms and communicate instantly (实时地).1.Who is Xin Xiaowei?2.What kinds of facial expressions can she make?3.Why is a “data-collecting helmet” mentioned?4.What is holographic imaging?5.Why does holographic imaging require the use of 5G technology?参考答案：1.Xinhua’s first 3D AI news anchor.2.She can show facial expressions like nodding and blinking.3.To explain how Xin Xiaowei was created.4.It is a way to show 3D images of people or things.5.5G provides the high data speeds that it needs to work.Passage 5：Writers behind the booksIn modern society, it is easy to get caught up with work, school and other responsibilities. Many people seldom find time to just sit back and read a book – not to mention get to know the people behind the literary works.This may change, though. The documentary series Everyday Life of Literature debuted (首映) on Youku on April 16 and offers viewers a glimpse into the lives of writers.Each of the five episodes (集) focuses on a specific writer and includes commentary (评论) from other guests, including a literary critic and an artist. Director Wang Shengzhi is seen observing their conversations over two or three days.“Each author has a different personality,” Wang said. “But they have one thing incommon –they all instinctively (本能地) distance themselves from the camera because they don’t want to ‘act’.”One episode is on Ma Yuan, 67, a novelist who rose to fame (成名) in the 1980s for his creative narrative (叙事的) skills. Ma left Shanghai in 2008 after being diagnosed with cancer and has lived in a small village of the Hani ethnic group in Yunnan province since.“Today’s people really show themselves on social media. They have gone far from the nature of life,” Ma says in the episode. “I’m not a hermit (隐士) ... I’m only living in a way that is like the essence (本质) of literature, unadorned (简朴的) but poetic.”A similar situation is noticed in the episode on Alai, 61, an author of Tibetan ethnicity who’s based in Chengdu, Sichuan province, and is best known for his novel, Dust Settled Down. He does not use WeChat and Wang had to persuade him to appear in the documentary.When Alai recalls his experience of the devastating (灾难性的) magnitude-8.0 earthquake in Sichuan in 2008, he gets emotional. For Alai, it was a bitter yet inspirational time to consider the matter of life and death on a deeper level.It took him a decade to begin writing his novel on the catastrophe (灾难), Diary in the Clouds (《云中记》), which is narrated from a Tibetan monk’s (僧侣的) perspective to reveal (揭示) not only pain but also awe (敬畏) of nature.“Th e authors talk about hometowns ... life and death, and many themes concerning all of us,” Meng Yan, producer of the documentary, said. “Audiences will be led to notice some subtle emotions in life, which can be easily neglected ... We can think of our own pains and explore what is a really interesting life.”1.What is the purpose of the documentary series Everyday Life of Literature?A. To show people the value of literary works.B. To tell people about the lives of writers.C. To share books some famous people have read.D. To introduce less well-known writers to viewers.2. What do we learn from Ma Yuan’s example?A. It’s good to become known at a young age.B. He hopes people can live a simpler life.C. Living in small villages helps people stay healthy.D. He loves writing poems about small things in life.3. What happened to Alai after experiencing the earthquake in 2008?A. He wrote about it in Dust Settled Down.B. He was away from his hometown for 10 years.C. He gained a new way to look at life and death.D. He spent a decade recovering from his suffering.4. What does the underlined word “subtle” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. unnoticeableC. positiveB. strongD. similar参考答案：BBCA。
【2021年中考时事阅读】第6期
中考英语时事阅读第6期Passage 1钟南山答记者问Q&A: Top health expert on latest virus developmentsRenowned Chinese respiratory expert Zhong Nanshan shares his views on the latest developments in the novel coronavirus outbreak in an interview with Beijing Television on Friday.Q: Should people get tested for the coronavirus infection if they have symptoms of __1__ cold or fever?A: If they have a fever, they should go to get tested for the virus, because the most common symptom for the novel coronavirus is fever.Other symptoms include fatigue and coughing. If they have such symptoms, they should go to the fever clinics to get tested.If they have had contact with people 2 Wuhan,they should get tested even if they do not have such symptoms, since some people do not show any symptoms at the early stage.Q: People will soon return to work and they are wondering ___3____ they will get infected if they have touched things__4____( use) by coronavirus patients?A: People will not get infected if they only touched things used by patients. The virus is transmitted ___5_____(main) through droplets and feces.Q: Some patients have been discharged from the hospital.Will they have any side effects?A: I have not noticed any obvious side effects. The disease now has a mortality rate of 2.5 percent. We are trying everything to save patients, especially those in critical condition, by giving them medical and life support.Q: How does the virus compare with SARS? Which one is more dangerous?A: The new coronavirus is less dangerous.Q: Many elderly people have chronic diseases and need to go to the hospital regularly to get medicine. If they run out of medicine,should they go to the hospital?A: We found that elderly people ____6___ chronic disease have higher chances to get infected.It's better for them to ask their children to go to the hospital to get medicine.Q: Are there any new treatment methods you want to share with us?A: The two main treatment methods are still early detection and early isolation. They are the most primitive and____7____( effect) ways.Q: Your eyes were filled with tears during an early interview with Xinhua News Agency. Could you tell us what happened?A: Medical workers in Wuhan have worked very hard and patients are also very ___8____(depress). I talked to many of my students who are medical staff in Wuhan and they are not __9__ a good mood.One of my students told me that people were singing the national anthem on the street, 'The Chinese nation has _______( enter) a critical stage.' It shows that people have high morale. I was deeply touched. When dealing with infectious patients in critical situation, morale, solidarity and cooperation are very important.Q: When will the epidemic end?A: The country has taken strong epidemic prevention and containment measures. Other than Wuhan, we have not seen large-scale infections in other places. I think it will not last as long as the SARS epidemic in 2003.Passage 2授人以鱼不如授人以渔Have you ever asked yourself why children go to school? You will probably __1__ they go to learn languages, geography, history, science and all __2__ subjects. That is quite __3__, but __4__ do they learn these things?We send our children to school to __5__ them for their future work and life. Nearly everything they study at school has some practical use __6__ their life, but is that the __7__reason they go to school?There is __8__ in education than just learning facts. We go to school above all __9__ how to learn, so that when we have left school we can go on learning. If a man really knows __10__, he will always be successful, because whenever he has to do __11__ he will quickly teach himself how to do it in the best way. The uneducated person, on the other __12__, is __13__ unable to do it, or does it badly, so the purpose of school is not just __14__ languages, geography, science, etc, but to teach pupils the __15__ to learn.1.A. speak B. say C. talk D. tell2.A. the B. other C. the other D. other the3.A. true B. real C. fact D. wrong4.A. how B. where C. why D. what5.A. stop B. ask C. ready D. prepare6.A. at B. in C. on D. with7.A. best B. only C. just D. first8.A. many B. much C. more D. most9.A. learn B. to learn C. learning D. learned10.A. how to learn B. why to learn C. how does he learn D. why does he learn11.A. anything new B.something new C. new anything D. new something12.A. way B. word C. foot D. hand13.A. both B. either C. neither D. not14.A. learn B. to learn C. teach D. to teach15.A. subjects B. reasons C. way D. knowledgePassage 3美国禁止中国航班往返美国China's aviation authority announced in a statement on Thursday that foreign airlines whose services to China have been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply to resume flights.1 , there have been growing calls to get commercial flights operating again —notleast from airlines, which have been hemorrhaging money with their planes on the ground — and, in light of the generally improving pandemic situation, foreign carriers currently barred from operating flights to China, will be allowed to apply to operate once-a-week flights into a city of their choosing starting June 8.The adjustment of the control measures on international flights to and from China is undoubtedly a welcome move by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, not just for the 95 foreign airlines that can now apply to resume flights to the country, but also because it is another positive signal suggesting that the world is starting to emerge from its enforced suspended animation.Although the US Department of Transportation seems intent on interpreting the move as Beijing bowing under pressure — it issued a notification the day before to seven Chinese airlines stating it was suspending their flights to and from the US from June 16 because China did not permit US carriers to exercise "the full extent of their bilateral right" to conduct passenger air services to and from the country —this misreads the timing of the announcement, as the adjustment has obviously been made after careful consideration of the pandemic situation worldwide and mindful of the risks; 2Not even Washington, which is engaged in a full-on jag against Beijing, can argue that reviving air travel will not be good for both countries — people from the two countries make 9 million trips both ways every year —and for the global economy. The curtailing of flights worldwide has highlighted just how important air travel is to the global economy, not only directly but also as an essential part of the broader travel and tourism sector, the world's largest industry.Also, 3 , not the Chinese authorities, that ordered the three US carriers operating passenger flights between the countries to suspend their China operations in early February, when China was battling the virus in Hubei province.True, the US airlines applied to resume their operations in May, 4 . But the situation in the US at that time made it impossible for the CAAC to approve the US carriers' applications.5 , such as making it compulsory for all on board a plane to wear face masks — because if the increased number of flights do not lead to a spike in infections, it will instill confidence thatair travel can get back to normal sooner rather than later.A.It is to be hoped that the US airlines take prevention and control measures seriouslyB.With countries around the world implementing pandemic prevention and control measuresC.which is why there are rewards and suspensions for the airlines depending on whether any infections are detected among their passengers.D.when it was clear that China had largely controlled the spread of the virus in the countryE.it should be borne in mind that it was the US administrationF.It will benefit China and AmericaG.the world is starting to emerge from its enforced suspended animation.Passage 4钟南山分享抗疫经验W: How you managed to expand facilities? We saw lots of coverage of the new hospitals.I was i 1 in the other end of this infection that how to increase2 （医疗的）care for people who are unwell but not very sick. And I believed you have used sports facilities and how was that worked? We have something to learn 3 that.M: Well, I suppose that was a method to 4 （分离）the infected people and the healthy people. That’s the main r 5 . At that time in Wuhan they just mixed. It was actually totally lost control because quite a lot of number of the medical staff got infected.That’s a big problem. At that time all the infected people just stay at home that they infected their family. So the 6 （首要的）priority is to separate, to distinguish the infected people. So that’s where tho se huge number of patients can go. So we just set up some simple hospitals or wards and asked them to stay there to isolate them from the healthy people.That’s the main reason.W: OK. I’ll just try to understand w7 they had to be there and not at home was because they would just infect many more family members at home.M: Yes, that’s right. Definitely yes.W: OK. Because I think there were a lot of question marks 8 the beginning when Wuhan was shut down was that this was the good thing to do but it seems clear that ithad a very significant impact. Is that how everyone feels?M: Oh, yes, yes. I think that was definitely a good procedure the government have been taken. The expert committee announced there was human-to-human transmission. And also lots of the medical staff got i 9 . That’s a very serious situation. I think on the 23rd (of January) the very strong action the so called early quarantine by themselves was taken in the whole country. It’s very im portant. 10 （隔离）is a really important step. So the incidence of disease seems declining very fast. I suppose the other country should be doing something like that.W: They have it in Italy. I think it may be d 11 in big cities in Europe to achieve anything like was achieved in China. I don’t know how possible that would be, but at least we have the information to show us.M: I suppose ... I think that’s the only way because we don’t have a targeted medication available for this kind of virus. So probably that’s t he oldest way and the most 12 （高效的）to prevent it from further spreading.重点短语：manage to do sth 设法做成（困难的事）coverage n [U] 提供的数量；覆盖范围medical care 医疗护理unwell adj 染病；不适very sick 病得很重separate … and … 把……和……分开infected adj 感染病菌的lose control 失（去）控（制）medical staff 医务人员/ 医护人员first priority 头等大事set up 建起ward n [C] 病房；病室isolate … from … 使……与……隔离question mark 问号shut down 关闭It is / seems clear that … ……很明显。
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2020年中考英语时事阅读训练一、完形填空The United States is full of cars. There are still many families without cars. But some families have two or1more cars, because they are a 2part of life.Cars are used for3. They are driven to offices and factories by workers who have no other way to get to their jobs. When salesmen are sent to different parts of the city, they have to drive in order to 4their products. Farmers have to drive into the city in order to shop for necessities.Sometimes, small children must be driven to schools. In some cities, school buses are used only when children5more than a mile from the school. When the children are too young to walk that far, their parents6driving them to school. One parent drives on Mondays, taking her children and the neighbors’ children as well. Another mother drives on Tuesdays,7on Wednesdays and so on. This is called forming a carpool (拼车). Working people also8carpools, with three or four people taking turns driving to the place where they work.More carpools should be formed in order to put less cars on the road and to use9oil. Parking is a great 10 , and so is the traffic in and around cities. Too many cars are being driven. Something should be done about the use of cars.( )1. A. much B. even C. such D. little( )2. A. strong B. possible C. proper D. necessary( )3. A. families B. business C. schools D. household( )4. A. cover B. create C. carry D. catch( )5. A. live B. study C. work D. sleep( )6. A. make over B. take over C. make turns D. take turns( )7. A. other B. the other C. another D. the others( )8. A. form B. make C. believe D. lift( )9. A. few B. less C. much D. more( )10. A. sense B. method C. topic D. matterKeys：1-5 BDBAC 6-10 DCABD二、阅读理解In Britain, his name is known by almost everyone. And his clothing – a blue duffle coat and an old red hat – is iconic (标志性的). During a trip to China four years ago,Britain’s Prince William even met the famous bear at the Chinese opening of the film Paddington.Paddington was first introduced to the world in 1958 in the children’s book A Bear Called Paddington by British writer Michael Bond. In the story, Paddington is kind and humorous. He is also polite and always calls people “Mr”, “Mrs” and “Miss”. This cute bear immediately won over people’s hearts. “Many Britons were raised on tales of Paddington, the second-best-known bear in fiction (小说) after Winnie the Pooh,” The Economist noted.The story shows how kind British people are towards those who are in trouble, as Paddington is given a new home in London after escaping from an earthquake in Peru. As time went on, Paddington became popular in other countries. He first appeared on TV in 1975. He’s also been made into toys that wear different costumes. He’s been a guard for the British royal (王室的) family, a British policeman and a coffee shop waiter.Paddington is so beloved that it’s common to find plates and tea towels with Paddington patterns (图案) in British homes. Paddington has a special facial expression. He is known for giving a hard stare (瞪视) whenever he meets somebody he doesn’t like. Therefore, when someone gives a hard stare, you could say that they’re making a “Paddington Bear face”.( )1. Paddington has been around for _____ so far.A. about four yearsB. about 17 yearsC. nearly 45 yearsD. over 60 years( )2. Why do many people love Paddington?A. Because he’s polite and humorous.B. Because he has magic powers.C. Because he was their grandparents’ favorite.D. Because he always helps others during emergencies.( )3. Giving someone a “Paddington Bear face” means _____.A. being rude to someoneB. putting on a blank faceC. staring hard at someoneD. watching someone carefully( )4. Which might be the best title for this story?A. Paddington’s new homeB. Paddington is beloved by the worldC. Paddington is famous in BritainD. Paddington’s first TV appearanceKeys：1-4 DACB三、补全对话阅读下面对话，从方框内7个选项中选择5个恰当的句子完成此对话。
Jane: Bob, would you mind turning down your music? I’m studying right now. Bob: WHAT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU.Jane: Come on. Would you mind being quiet? It’s annoying.1Bob: Sorry, I’ll do it right away.2Jane: It’s my turn. But please Bob, I am quite busy these days. Would you mind helping me?Bob: Well ... OK. Just this once.3Jane: I know. I’m sorry. I will clean it after my exams are over.4Bob: Yes, I will buy some food for dinner.5Jane: Thank you so much. I need some lemonade.Bob: Sure.Keys：1-5 DCEGB四、选词填空As a high school student, 15-year-old Raj Pabari in California, US, has gotten used todistance learning. But 1_____ students who are struggling (挣扎) to keep up with their 2_______ at home, he has started a new online tutoring (辅导) service.Tutors for Good, which Pabari created in mid-March, offers free peer-to-peer (同龄人对同龄人的) tutoring for different subjects every week. If students need 3_____ help, extra half-hour sessions (课程) cost only 15 dollars (105 yuan).Pabari’s father is a tech entrepreneur (企业家). 4_______ in his father’s footsteps, Pabari started his first business at the age of 10. He taught older adults how 5_____ their electronic devices (电子设备). More recently, he tutored fellow students in the subjects of math and debate (辩论). When schools 6______ and he could no longer do in-person tutoring, he came 7______ with the idea for his online service. He uses the Zoom video conferencing (会议) app and a whiteboard so that both tutors 8_____ students can work on problems at the same time.Since launching (发起) , Pabari has recruited (招募) other students to serve 9______ tutors. Lillie Eckstein, a junior, is offering tutoring in biology and chemistry. Pabari tutors in debate policy and preparation.Besides looking for other tutors, Pabari said he’s hoping to find sponsoring (赞助) companies who would be willing to pay the tutors to 10_______ more free services to needy students. “Students are…missing the social aspects (方面) of being at school,” Pabari said. “Tutoring over Zoom is not quite the same, but it is like socializing over Zoom.”Keys: 1.to help 2.studies 3.more 4.Following 5.to use6.closed7.up8.and9.as 10.provideIn the movie Avengers: Endgame (《复仇者联盟4：终局之战》) – the finale (终章) of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – superheroes unite to fight the bad guys. The actors and actresses 1______ play these superheroes recently got together online to accept an award (奖项) for their performance.On May 2, Avengers: Endgame 2_____ the favorite movie award at the 2020 Kids’ Choice Awards. The award show 3______ online for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, and Chris Hemsworth reunited through a video chat 4______ the award. They showed their thanks to fans for all 5______ support over the years.? They alsooffered words of encouragement for everyone. “We’re 6______ together. We’ll get through this,” Hemsworth said. Evans added, “Whatever it takes.” Downey closed out the reunion by saying, “Love you 3,000,” a popular line from his role.The reunion excited superhero fans, 7______ children, around the world. That might be because superheroes mean something special to children.One reason 8_____ kids love superheroes is the sense of control and power they have, said Naeema Jiwani, a child development psychologist (心理学家) in Dubai. When children enter their world, they have higher levels 9______ confidence. The way superheroes work together also 10______ kids about the spirit of teamwork.As Renner said, the award for the movie is dedicated (奉献给) “to all the kids who rooted for (全力支持) these characters to assemble (集合) and become what we all need to be – stronger together”.Keys: 1.who 2.won 3.was held 4.to accept 5.their6.strong7.especially8.why9.of 10.teaches。