中考英语时文阅读选(学生课外阅读材料)
2023年中考英语热点时文阅读14 新发明与创造
2023年中考英语新热点时文阅读-新发明与创造01（2022·全国·九年级课时练习）In ancient times, the Four Great Inventions in China had a great influence on the whole world. In recent years, China once again has ____1____ its ability to change the world with its “four great new inventions”: high-speed railways, mobile payment, bike-sharing and online shopping.Do you know ____2____ the new inventions can appear in China? The “four great new inventions” are ____3____ related to China’s high-tech innovation (创新). For example, the operating mode of bike-sharing is based ____4____ the satellite navigation system (卫星导航系统), mobile payment, big data and other high technologies. This shows that China’s high-tech innovation has greatly ____5____ the quality of people’s lives.China has entered a new innovative era, thanks to the large amount of ____6____ that China has spent encouraging innovation. China is beginning to ____7____ in innovation in some ways.“The ‘four great new inventions’ have surely improved customer experience, and helped national and global(全球的) economy ____8____ at the same time,” said Charlie Dai, principal analyst (首席分析师) of an American market research company.As a whole, all the Chinese are ____9____ of their four new inventions. It is increasingly clear that China is innovating and no longer copying western ideas. More and more foreigners ____10____ to promote(促进) economic development in their countries by learning from China’s innovation.1．A．seemed B．appeared C．looked D．showed2．A．when B．what C．why D．where3．A．all B．both C．neither D．none4．A．in B．on C．to D．from5．A．improved B．finished C．invented D．wasted6．A．people B．water C．electricity D．money7．A．try B．lead C．win D．value8．A．develop B．warn C．mean D．live9．A．proud B．tired C．bored D．satisfied10．A．afford B．repeat C．hope D．wait02（2022·江西九江·二模）Sitting for longer than four hours a day increases a person’s chance of suffering （患）illness.Benoit Maltaone, a designer （设计者）from France, discovered that office workers spent about 70 percent of the day sitting down. To solve the problem caused by it in modern working life, he came up with a great idea— the two-legged chair, which is to encourage the user to move at his or her desk.The chair just has two legs and needs the user to balance （平衡）it. Although it looks dangerous, it can stop people from felling while using it. But the chair is a little uncomfortable, as the user has to keep it balanced. It is also good for other parts of the body, just like an exercise ball（姿势）._________ Most people don’t get much exercise during the day. People watch a lot of TV and work on computers. Many people suffer from spine （脊椎）problems. Companies are coming up with new products in our houses to make our lives easier. But trying to offer people an easier life causes lots of health problems.According to Benoit, the design is not about making money in the furniture （家具）market. It is to provide a product which tries to encourage people to move their whole body. The practice of this special chair can make people change their bad habits. It will encourage people to try to be more active. 11．What does the underlined word “it” refer to?A．The two-legged chair.B．Moving at his or her desk.C．Sitting for too long.D．The great idea.12．Choose the best sentence to fill in the blank “ ________” in Paragraph 4.A．Sitting long is so common now.B．Doing sports is so popular now.C．Working environment is so hard now.D．Keeping healthy is so cool now.13．What’s the purpose of this passage?A．To tell people how to keep away from sitting too long.B．To tell people how to stay away from health problems.C．To explain why people suffer from illness now.D．To show a two-legged chair designed to make people healthier.03（2022·浙江·松阳县教育局教研室一模）There are many TV cook shows where you wish you could reach through your screen and taste the delicious recipes yourself.Now, Japanese scientists have taken a huge step towards making that a reality, with the development of a lickable TV screen.The device is called Taste the TV (TTTV) and contains 10 taste cans that can spray taste samples onto the surface of the screen. The different tastes in the cans can then mix to create tastes similar to those being shown on screen, for example, coffee or pizza.It is an experimental technology, produced by Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan, with its developers expecting a commercial version to cost about £650.Japanese professor Miyashita and 30 students have developed all kinds of taste types. In his version the 10 taste cans spray a mixture of samples on to a roll of hygienic (卫生的) film that is placed over a flat TV-screen.“During the COVID-19, this kind of technology can improve the way people connect and communicate with the outside world,” said Miyashita.“The goal is to make it possible for people to have the experience of something like eating at a restauranton the other side of the world, even while at home,” he said.Miyashita has also been in talks with companies about using his spray technology for applications like a device that can apply a pizza or chocolate taste to a piece of toasted bread.14．The passage tells us the invention of _________.A．tasty cans B．TV cook showsC．a film technology D．a lickable TV screen15．Paragraph 3 talks about_________.A．what the device includes B．how the device worksC．what the device is called D．why the device is invented16．The writer uses what Miyashita says to express the _________ of the invention.A．ways B．purpose C．conditions D．importance17．From the passage, we know that the device is _________.A．widely used now B．popular with the JapaneseC．still in experiment D．liked by restaurant owners04（2022·湖北·武汉外国语学校（武汉实验外国语学校）模拟预测）Malaria (疟疾) has been a deadly problem for humans since ancient times. Usually, people get malaria when infected mosquitoes bite them. Countless people have died from it. Chinese scientist Tu Youyou found an effective drug called qinghaosu (青蒿素).This year marks the 50th anniversary of Tu’s discovery. In 1969, Tu became the director of a national project to develop a drug against malaria. Her team took a unique approach. They went back to books about classical Chinese medicine. After reading more than 2, 000 old remedies (药方), Tu and her team collected over 600 plants and listed almost 380 possible remedies for malaria.One remedy, which is 1, 600 years old, uses the sweet wormwood (青蒿) plant to treat malaria. Tu found it effective and tried to extract (提取) the qinghaosu from it in order to make drugs. The extraction failed at first, so Tu returned to the classical books again and finally found a way. She used a low-temperature method to extract the qinghaosu and succeeded in 1972.After her team showed that qinghaosu could treat malaria in mice and monkeys, Tu and two of her colleagues volunteered to test the drug on themselves before testing on human patients. It turned out thatqinghaosu was safe. All patients in the tests recovered. Gradually, qinghaosu became the first-line treatment for malaria recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), saving millions of lives in China and other countries throughout the world.In 2015, when Tu was awarded with the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, she refused to take all of the credit (荣誉). Instead, she praised her colleagues and Chinese traditional medicine. She once proudly said, “Every scientist dreams of doing something that can help the world.”18．According to the passage, to find an effective drug called qinghaosu is ________.A．impossible B．uneasy C．unexpected D．complicated19．What do we know about the “qinghaosu”?A．It is extracted from the sweet wormwood plant at room-temperature.B．TuYouyou and her team spent three years finding it out.C．Tu and all her teammates volunteered to test it on themselves.D．It has saved millions of lives around the world.20．The underlined word “approach” in paragraph 2 probably means ________.A．idea B．way C．discussion D．drug21．We can find that Tu Youyou ________.A．took all the credit by herself B．did a lot and never gave upC．succeeded in curing malaria by accident D．won the Nobel Prize shortly after the success 22．We can infer that the writer’s writing purpose is to ________.A．praise traditional solution in China B．encourage young people to learn medicineC．show how the qinghaosu treats malaria D．make Chinese old remedies more popular05Liu Jichen, a student from Tsinghua University, has developed a WeChat mini-program called “Clear Plate”. ___23___ a meal, users can open the mini-program and take a photo of their ___24___ plates. Once the image is checked by the AI, users can collect points and use them to buy gifts or meals for children in poor ___25___ .“Technology is a good way to ___26___the problem of food waste,” Liu thought. He organised a team of twenty members to work on the project. In order to improve the mini-program, the team ___27___ half a year collecting over 100,000 photos in school dining halls and restaurants.In 2018, the mini-program wasput into use. Soon, it became one of ___28___ most popular mini-programs in universities across China.Meanwhile, Liu and his team, together ___29___ other organizations, started the “Clear Your Plate” campaign in November in the third year of his university. Almost 1.6 million college students were attracted and food waste was ___30___by 862 tons. “Through the campaign, we hope to encourage ___31___ to take action against food waste,” he said.Thanks to his great efforts, Liu stood out _____32_____ more than 7,600 people around the world and was rewarded one of the Young Leaders for the SDGs （可持续发展目标）by the UN.参考答案：1．D2．C3．A4．B5．A6．D7．B8．A9．A10．C【导语】本文主要讲述“新中国四大发明”：高铁，电子支付，共享单车和网上购物。
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读—外国文学作品
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-外国文学作品01（2023·江苏淮安·校考一模）Huck is my name, Huckleberry Finn. The story started when my best friend, Tom Sawyer and I found $12,000 in a cave. That money made us rich. We got $6,000 each. Judge Thatcher, an important man in St. Petersburg, put it in the bank, and now we get a dollar a day interest (利息).Then a kind old lady called Douglas invited me to live with her because I haven’t got a family or a home. My mother died a long time ago, then my dad, Pap, disappeared. He was a violent (暴力的) man especially when he drank a lot, which was most of the time, and he often beat me. I was scared of him. I didn’t go to school like the other boys of my age. I lived on the streets and in the woods.My life changed after I lived with Douglas. She gave me a bed to sleep in and bought new clothes for me. Sheread stories to me and taught me how to eat at a table. But then her sister Miss Watson arrived. She brought her black slave (奴隶) Jim with her. I liked Jim but I didn’t like Miss Watson very much. She often shouted at me.Douglas sent me to school every day. I didn’t like going there at first because learning was very difficult. But when I could read and write a bit, I didn’t mind going.The months passed and winter came. The weather got cold. One morning I woke up and there was snow on the ground. On my way to school I saw some footprints outside Douglas’s house. There was a cross on the heel (脚后跟) of the left one. My heart jumped. Only one person wore boots with a cross on the left heel! Pap!“He’s heard about my ________” I thought. “And he wants it!”That night I went to see Jim. Jim had a magic ball made of animal hair. There was a spirit inside the ball that could answer people’s questions about the future.—Adapted from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn1．How did Huck get the money which was put in the bank?A．Huck’s father gave it to him.B．Huck’s mother left it to him before she died.C．Douglas gave it to him.D．He and Tom Sawyer found it in a cave.2．How did Huck feel about the life with Douglas?A．He hated his new life.B．He didn’t mind his new life.C．He felt satisfied with his new life.D．He wanted to get away from his new life.3．Which word can be put in the “__________”?A．life B．spirit C．secret D．money4．Which is the right order of what happened in the story?①Douglas sent Huck to school.②Huck’s mother died.③Douglas invited Huck to live with her.④Douglas read stories to Huck.A．③②④①B．②③④①C．③④②①D．②④③①02（2023·江苏镇江·统考中考真题）Katie was waiting for Gulliver’s calls. Instead, she just heard sparrows making noise in the bushes. “Maybe Gulliver missed the harbour.” Dad said. After breakfast, Katie took her camera to the harbour. All the colourful boats made pretty pictures, but not the one she wanted most.Katie waved to Ernest, her uncle’s neighbour, on the boathouse. The gull’s name, Gulliver, was given by him. The gull’s size and his single leg made the bird itself different. But Ernest told Katie what Gulliver did that first summer Katie and her dad came caught everyone’s attention. Young Katie lay in her stroller (婴儿车) on the floating dock (码头) when Uncle Ralph and Dad were repairing boats nearby. The waves from the passing boat made Katie’s stroller shake strongly. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Gulliver made the loudest cry. Dad and uncle rushed to Katie and stopped the stroller from falling into the water. They kept a close eye at Katie after that. Another summer Katie was three years old, she liked to touch everything. But Dad didn’t watch her every minute when she tried to catch small ducks around or fish from water. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” The gull’s cry brought Dad back in time. He stopped Katie as she tried to follow the small ducks running towards water. Several summers passed, and Gulliver continued to call out as Katie tried new things.This summer Katie did the usual by-the-sea things she’d learned to do. One day, she rowed a boat out but was trapped on a rock by a storm. As she looked up and tried to catch the last warmth of the sunshine through dark clouds, she saw a single white feather. A gull feather? She searched the sky for an answer. Putting her arms around knees, she closed eyes to hold in the tears (眼泪). “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Katie sat up. “Katie! Katie!” Soon, Dad and Uncle Ralph appeared. “How lucky! We heard Gulliver as we came around the rocks,” Uncle Ralph said, “At least… it sounded like him. Strange, he was nowhere in sight.” Katie remembered the feather. “I thought I heard him, too.”—Adapted from the story by Gillian Richardson5．Katie took a camera to the harbour in order to take a picture of ________.A．Gulliver B．Ernest C．sparrows D．boats6．What’s the right order of the following events about Katie?①She was trapped on a rock by a storm.②She lay in her stroller on the floating dock.③She followed the small ducks running towards water.A．①②③B．①③②C．②③①D．②①③7．Which of the following can show the change of Katie’s feelings in Paragraph 3?A．sad—peaceful—excited B．sad—excited—nervousC．helpless—hopeful—thankful D．helpless—thankful—nervous8．What’s the best title for the story?A．Katie and Gulliver B．Katie’s HolidaysC．Katie and Dad D．Katie’s Tears03（2023·江苏宿迁·校联考一模）Marie didn’t like Eva’s friendship with Tom, so she told her husband that she didn’t want any smell of horses in the house. St Clare told Tom to stop working with the horses. Eva told her father she liked going for walks with Tom. So Tom had orders to leave what he was doing when Eva needed him. Eva and Tom spent a lot of time together.Tom noticed that St Clare didn’t look after his money and his house very well, and that he spent too much money on the wrong things. He started making some suggestions, and soon St Clare understood that Tom’s business advice was very good. After some time Tom started to look after the house expenses（费用）.Tom also noticed that his master didn’t take anything seriously and didn’t live well, and this worried him. One night St Clare went to a party where he drank too much. He came home very late, and Tom and another slave（奴隶）had to help him to get into bed. Tom went into his room and prayed（祈祷）for his master.The morning after, St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him. Tom took the money but he didn’t move.“Well, Tom, what are you waiting for?” said St Clare. “Is everything alright?”“I’m afraid not, Master,” said Tom.“What’s the problem? You look very serious.”“I feel very bad, Master. I thought that Master was always going to be good to everybody.”“Well, Tom, am I not? Do you need anything?”“No, Master is always good to me. But there is someone that Master isn’t good to.”“What do you mean?”“I thought about it last night. Master isn’t good to himself.”St Clare felt his face become red, then he laughed. “Oh, Tom!” said St Clare, with tears in his eyes. “Well, you’re right. Never again, Tom, I promise.”—Adapted from Uncle Tom’s Cabin9．Tom was asked to, leave what he was doing to ________A．work with horses B．go for walks with EvaC．spend some time with St Clare D．look after money for St Clare10．In Paragraph 3, the thing that worried Tom is ________.A．St Clare asked Tom to look after his moneyB．St Clare drank too much every dayC．St Clare didn’t look after himself well and didn’t live wellD．St Clare didn’t look after Tom well11．The underlined word “himself ” in Paragraph 12 is ________.A．Maria B．St Clare C．Eva D．Tom12．According to the passage, the correct order of the story is ________.a. Maria was unhappy with Eva’s friendship with Tom.b. St Clare felt moved and joyful when he laughed.c. St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him.d. Tom’s master spent too much money on the wrong things.A．adcb B．abcd C．badc D．dabc13．From the passage, we know that Tom was a ________ person.A．lazy but smart B．kind but stupid C．caring and brave D．lazy and stupid04（2023·湖南长沙·统考二模）The Adventures of Huckleberry Fine by Mark Twain is one of the first Great American Novels. It was also one of the first major American novels ever written by using Local Colorism（地方色彩主义）. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is famous for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River.This book is about how a boy called Huck set the slave（奴隶）free and realized his dream of living an adventures life. In order to get out of his father’s control. Hook pretended that he was dead by Jim, who is practical and loyal to friends. Jim went together with Huck in the journey, and they became friends after experience. scenes of adventures. In their voyage, they met two frauds（骗子）. One called himself king, the other duke. Because of the king, Jim got caught by his master. By an expected chance, Huck and Tom, best friend of Hack. Got together, and they decided to set Jim free. At last, they made it.Although the book has been popular with young readers since it came out, the book immediately became controversial（有争论的）and has remained so today because the Southern society that it satirized（讽刺）had already been history.14．Where did the story happen in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? ________A．Along the Mississippi River.B．In the southern states.C．In Canada. 15．What is the plot（情节）of the story? ________①Huck met a run-away slave. Jim.②Huck met two frauds.③Huck pretended to be dead.④Jim was caught by his master and then set free.A．①②③④B．③①②④C．③②①④16．What does the underlined word “pretended” mean in Paragraph 2 ________.A．否定B．承认C．假装17．We can read the following in the passage EXCEPT ________.A．history of Local ColorismB．Huck’s life experienceC．popularity of the book18．What can we learn from the passage? ________A．It’s Buck’s dream to live a peaceful life.B．The book has gained a lot of attention.C．Huck succeeded in setting Jim free on his own.05（2023·吉林长春·统考一模）They left the busy streets and went to a part of the town Scrooge never visited. It was a terrible place. The streets were dirty, and the smell was very bad. The houses and shops were of the poorest kind. The people were all thin, dirty, and they looked very ill. Everything was ugly.They came to where an old man sat. He was selling dirty pieces of cloth, smelly old bones, and all kinds of old and useless things. As they watched, two old women and an old man, equally dirty, smelly, and ugly came into the shop. They carried large bags.“Come and sit by the fire,” the shopkeeper said. “Tell me what you have to sell me.”“Nothing a dead man will miss,” the first woman said with a nasty（让人讨厌的）laugh.“If he wanted to keep them after he was dead, why wasn’t he a good man when he was alive? If he had been, he would have had someone to look after him. He would not have died alone.”“That’s very true,” said the second woman, putting a few clothes on the floor. “He got the death he deserved.” She pointed at the clothes. “What will you give me for those, Joe?” She asked the shopkeeper, adding, “I did no wrong taking them from the dead man’s house.”The shopkeeper looked at everything the woman wanted to sell him and put a price on it. Then he added everything up. The final amount was very small.“That’s not much,” the woman said.“Take it or leave it,” the shopkeeper said. “I won’t pay a penny（便士）more.”—Taken from A Christmas Carol根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
中考英语时文阅读选(学生课外阅读材料)
How do Zhang Ziyi and Yao Ming Learn English?章子怡和姚明是如何学习英语的？Actress Zhang Ziyi, 27, is now not only a household name in China, but also the face of Asian cinema in Hollywood. Although Zhang received praises for her work in the Oscar-winning movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (《卧虎藏龙》), she didn't speak a word of English at that time. When she met director Steven Spielberg for the title role of American film, "Memoirs of a Geisha" (《艺伎回忆录》), Zhang could only blurt out a few words her agent had taught her five minutes ago: "Hire (雇佣) me!"She finally got the role, which meant she had to speak only English in the film. To improve her English, Zhang listened to and repeated words and phrases she heard on music CDs. One of the artists she was listening to was Eminem, which obviously led to some embarrassing (尴尬的) moments for Zhang. "I didn't always know what Eminem was talking about, so I wrote down the lyrics (歌词) and repeated them. Later, I understood how rude they were."Zhang said her favourite English idiom is "to drive one up the wall". "Learning English is driving me up the wall," she said.Like Zhang, basketball star Yao Ming also had to learn English to help his career development. Yao landed in the NBA in 2002. His team the Houston Rockets found a translator (翻译) for Yao. To adapt (适应) himself to the new environment, Yao used English as much as possible. On court, he had to use the language to communicate with his teammates. Off court, he tried to have conversations in English with his teacher just to practise.Yao Ming also had to memorize(记住) lots of new vocabulary. "Sometimes I learn a new word but quickly forgot it. But I find my memories are consolidated (强化) when someone uses it later."Now Yao is good at English. He doesn't need a translator anymore.Match point for new star郑洁：个子小怎么啦，我一样行。
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读(原卷版)
2024中考英语热点时文阅读理解训练文章导读阅读理解A篇:新版ChatGPT能说会看！B篇：“小土豆”变“小金豆”：人才与科技助力湖北恩施乡村振兴.C篇：嫦娥六号：人类首次月背“挖土”有多难?D篇：参加模拟联合国，培养国际视野与多元技能。
E篇：要警惕大数据算法制造的“信息茧房”F篇：历史电影需要还原历史吗？G篇：生活中“大算法”无处不在，我们如何抵制让我们单一化的趋势。
A 阅读理解ChatGPT now has an upgrade (升级) with its new AI model, GPT-4o.But why “o”? It stands for “omni”, which means it can do “all things” in “all ways”. It is stronger than any of the GPT models that came before it.GPT-4o can understand orders through voice, text or images . It can also give answers in all these types of media, said its maker OpenAI. When chatting with you, it can respond as fast as a person can. “Talking to a computer has never felt really natural for me; now it does,” said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a blog post.The new model may become your “new best friend” as it can help you with many things. It can teach you new languages, summarize a meeting and translate things really fast. But most helpful of all, GPT-4o can be your personal teacher.In a video on the OpenAI website, GPT-4o helped a boy named Imran Khan with a math problem. Instead of giving him the answer, it asked, “Do you remember the formula (公式)?” This helped Khan think step by step. When Khan made mistakes, GPT-4o gave hints (提示) and let him try again, instead of just telling him the answer. These abilities are making lots of people think and talk about the power of GPT-4o. “Teachers give classes to many students at the same time. Now with AI, each person’s learning experience is tailored (定制) to their requirements. It fits what a student needs,” a viewer of the video wrote online. But others also worry it might take away some teachers’ jobs.Still, many people see hope. If used right, GPT-4o can give more support to people like the blind or those feeling lonely, Emma Darcy, who works at Denbigh High School in the UK, told Forbes.1. You can communicate with GPT-4o through_____.a. textb. voicec. imaginationd. imagese. videosA. abcB. abdC. bcdD. cde2. Sam Altman’s words showed that _____.A. GPT-4o is as smart as a humanB. talking to AI is still impossibleC. GPT-4o can replace mediaD. GPT-4o made big progress3. How does GPT-4o help Imran Khan with his math problem in the video?A. By giving him the answer directly.B. By guiding him step by step.C. By telling him the key formula.D. By pointing out his mistakes.4. What is people’s worry about GPT-4o according to the story?A. It may make some teachers lose their jobs.B. It may help students cheat in exams.C. It may totally change our education.D. It helps students learn independently.5. What good side does Emma Darcy see in GPT-4o?A. It can create more jobs for society.B. It can help blind or lonely people.C. It can upgrade our school education.D. It can make people work faster.B 阅读理解Li Jing is from Maotianping village in Cuijiaba, a town in the Enshi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture (自治州) of Hubei. She was one of the first in her community to go after higher education.Following the call of rural revitalization (乡村振兴), after graduation, Li decided to return to her village in 2022. The 29-year-old now serves as the director assistant to the village secretary of the Maotianping Village Committee. Her role focuses on improving the quality of life for her fellow villagers.Rural revitalization is a key part of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), set as a national strategy to draw talent to rural areas.Enshi heavily depends on agriculture and most of its farmers grow potatoes. Li and her colleagues’ jobs include communicating with the villagers and making potatoes grow better. “We often hold meetings in the village square, where we share ideas on potato planting techniques , market trends and more,” Li said.To sell more potatoes to places outside their village, the young people there choose to do livestreaming. “Video-sharing platforms like Douyin have greatly broadened our reach, increasing the popularity and sales of our small potatoes,” Li said.Along with other methods, such as e-commerce (电商) platforms like Meituan, the money made from potato sales each year has risen from 1,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan, according to Li.Emphasis has been placed on the quality of the potatoes. Li’s team created positions like potato managers, similar to marketing and sales specialists. There’s even a role as a potato appraiser (鉴定人), picking the best-looking potatoes for sale.In the near future, Li hopes to continue helping villagers raise their potato production and increase their income. She and her team’s long-term plan is to promote urban-rural integration (城乡融合).“I think it’s now called ecological tourism , ecological culture and green industries,” she said.1. What is Li Jing's current position in her village?A. Village SecretaryB. Director of the Village CommitteeC. Director Assistant to the Village SecretaryD. Potato Appraiser2.What does the underlined word “broadened” mean?A. 减少B. 拓展C. 增强D. 加深3. How has the use of video-sharing platforms impacted potato sales in Maotianping village?A. It has led to a decrease in potato sales.B. It has increased the popularity and sales of potatoes.C. It has no significant effect on potato sales.D. It has caused a shift in the types of potatoes grown.4. What is one of the roles created by Li's team to emphasize the quality of potatoes?A. Village SecretaryB. Potato ManagerC. Director AssistantD. Potato Appraiser5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of higher education in rural areas.B. The role of technology in rural revitalization.C. The economic impact of potato farming in Enshi.D. Li Jing's journey from education to village leadership.C篇：阅读理解What is the far side of the moon like? Dark, cold and empty. But it will soon have a visitor – China’s Chang’e 6 probe (探测器).The Chang’e 6 probe will be the first in the world to take stone and soil samples from the moon’s far side. The probe was launched successfully from Hainan on May 3.Humans have done 10 missions to the moon to bring back moon samples, including China’s Chang’e 5 mission in 2020. However, all these missions so far have visited the side of the moon that faces Earth.Because the moon turns at the same speed as it circles Earth, we can never see the far side of the moon. This makes it hard to stay in contact with any spacecraft that goes there.To help the Chang’e 6 space probe “talk” to Earth, China sent a new relay satellite (中继卫星) called Queqiao 2 into space to travel around the moon, helping send messages back.The Chang’e 6 probe also has new smart tools to help it collect samples better. “Even if the probe loses contact with Earth, it can do important work by itself,” Wang Qiong, deputy chief designer of the Chang’e 6 mission.The Chang’e 6 mission to the moon will take 53 days. During this time, the probe will go into orbit (轨道) around the moon and land in a place called the South Pole-Aitken Basin. It is a huge crater (撞击坑) on the far side of the moon. There, it will collect up to 2 kilograms of stone and soil to bring back to Earth. Scientists will study these samples to learn more about the moon.1. How is Chang’e 6’s mission different from other missions before it?A. People can see where the probe works from Earth.B. The mission will start from the moon’s near side.C. The probe will bring back stone and soil samples.D. The probe will work on the far side of the moon.2. What is the role of Queqiao 2?A. Sending the Chang’e 6 probe into orbit.B. Moving between Earth and the moon.C. Acting as a bridge between Earth and Chang’e 6.D. Helping people on Earth talk on the phone better.3. Why is it challenging to communicate with a spacecraft on the far side of the moon?A. The far side is always dark and cold.B. The far side is out of sight from Earth, making communication difficult.C. The Chang’e 6 probe does not have the necessary communication tools.D. The South Pole-Aitken Basin blocks communication signals.4. What can we learn from the passage?A. The Chang’e 6 mission will last over two months.B. Astronauts will collect 2 kilograms of moon samples.C. We can never see the South Pole-Aitken Basin on Earth.D. The probe completely depends on people’s control.5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The Chang’e 6 probe is designed to study the moon's orbit.B. The Chang’e 6 mission marks a significant advancement in lunar exploration.C. The Queqiao 2 satellite is essential for space communication.D. The South Pole-Aitken Basin is the only place on the moon worth exploring.D篇：阅读理解From April 20 to 21, 21st Century and Beijing Language and Culture University co-hosted the Seminar on Gen Zer’s Role in Public Diplomacy (Z世代公共外交交流会) in Beijing. Over 100 teachers and students from across China gathered to discuss how students can have better public diplomacy skills by taking part in MUN activities.Wei Huacan, a 15-year-old from Qian Xuesen Middle School in Beijing, dreams of becoming a prosecutor (检察官). Having taken part in MUN and relevant activities for many times, he finds MUN super helpful for his future dream.“MUN activities cover lots of topics, not just diplomacy but also law and more. For example, the international court (法庭) in MUN really supports my law studies goals,” said Wei.MUN doesn’t just help students get closer to their big dreams; it also helps them do better in school.Eye-opening experience“MUN activities help students think more logically and quickly, making them better at speaking and debating in public,” said Zhang Lingyun, a teacher from Soochow Foreign Language School in Jiangsu. Her school has a special MUN class for students, with an MUN club for hands-on experience.Chen Wuyue, a student at Hangzhou Foreign Languages School in Zhejiang, has been taking part in MUN since grade 7.“When I represented other countries, I stand in their shoes to think and speak. This helps me form my own ideas, instead of just learning from books,” she said. Chen feels that MUN has opened her eyes to what’s happening all over the world, helping her look further than what’s just in the textbooks.Bridging the gapAs a fantastic way for young people to learn skills, MUN is growing fast in China. Take China Daily MUN (CDMUN) as an example. It covers over 200 schools across 26 provinces, autonomous regions and special administrative regions in China, according to Hu Linhui, director of the Training Department at 21st Century.CDMUN has helped schools in the east and west across China talk and learn more from each other. “Schools in the west are now using MUN to help mix different subjects together,just like schools in the east do,” said Hu.“This program has bridged the gap between schools and promoted educational fairness among different places.”１.What was the main topic of the Seminar on Gen Zer’s Role in Public Diplomacy?A. How to improve debate skills in students.B. How to improve students’ public diplomacy skills.C. How to increase logical thinking among students.D. The history and importance of public diplomacy.２.Why does Wei Huacan find MUN activities helpful for his future dream?A. Because he enjoys traveling to different countries.B. Because MUN activities cover topics related to law.C. Because he wants to become a teacher.D. Because he likes to read international court cases.３.What does Zhang Lingyun believe MUN activities can help students with?A. Improve their logical thinking and public speaking skills.B. Learn more about international diplomacy.C. Become better at writing essays.D. Gain more knowledge about different cultures.４.What does a underlined sentence express the Chen Wuyue 's meaning?A. We should speak and think properly.B. Standing and speaking are also correct.C. We also need to speak and think from the others’ viewsD. Book knowledge is important but social practice is more important.５.What is the main idea of the passage?A. MUN is a platform for students to learn about international relations.B. CDMUN is the largest MUN program in China.C. The Seminar on Gen Zer’s Role in Public Diplomacy was a huge success.D. MUN activities are beneficial for students' personal and academic development.E篇：阅读理解Have you ever felt like you’re in your own small world, where everything you hear or see just makes you more sure of what you already think? It’s like being in an “echo chamber (信息茧房)” – a place where your own ideas keep coming back to you, and you don’t hear any different ones. This isn’t something new, but with everyone on social media, it’s happening a lot more now.Echo chambers are like invisible (看不见的) rooms on the internet where everyone agrees with you. Think about how people used to sit around a fire, telling stories that made everyone else all nod and smile. Now, we have the internet – our modern-day fire – where platforms let people from all over the world share their thoughts. Social media platforms know exactly what we like. That’s thanks to very clever algorithms (算法) - sets of rules that computers follow to figure out what you enjoy based on what you click on, like, and share online. These algorithms watch what we do on the internet to show us more information that matches our interests and even what our friends like.But, being in echo chambers can be a bit tricky (棘手的). They make us feel good because we’re surrounded by views we agree with, but they also make us see the world in a very limited way. This can make our opinions very fixed and make it hard for us to understand people who think differently. It might even make us feel more separated and worried because everyone outside our “bubble ” seems so different.Luckily, there are ways to break free from echo chambers. One big step is to challenge ourselves by looking for information from different sources . This means exploring more diverse or different things on the internet, reading different kinds of stories, and talking to people with other views. Also, ask questions about where information comes from, double-check facts and be open-minded. In this way, we can make sure we understand the wider world a lot better.1.What does the term “echo chamber” refer to?A. A physical room where people share stories.B. A place on the internet where everyone agrees with you.C. A social media platform for sharing personal ideas.D. A modern-day tool for telling stories around a fire.2.What role do algorithms play in creating echo chambers?A. They connect people with different views.B. They encourage people to share more stories.C. They promote diverse discussions on the internet.D. They limit the type of information people see.3 What might be a reason someone feels separated and worried in an echo chamber?A. They are unable to share their own stories.B. They are unable to access social media platforms.C. They don't have enough diverse information.D. They feel that everyone outside their bubble is very different.4. What can be inferred about the author's view on echo chambers?A. The author thinks echo chambers are beneficial for forming opinions.B. The author sees echo chambers as a natural part of social media.C. The author believes echo chambers can be limiting and should be avoided.D. The author thinks echo chambers are necessary for sharing personal ideas.5.What is the main idea of the passage?A. The history and development of social media platforms.B. The concept and effects of echo chambers on social media.C. The importance of algorithms in shaping our online experience.D. Strategies for promoting diverse discussions on the internet.F篇：阅读理解History is a tricky puzzle. It's dug up, written down and argued over. People always say that only the winners ever really get a say, and it's quite hard for historians to uncover the complete truth without any errors or bias.So what happens when history meets films? Can a Hollywood film get the history right and make an entertaining piece of art?Oscar winner Oppenheimer (《奥本海默》) sets a good example. In the film, the conversation between Oppenheimer and Albert Einstein by the lake is not historically accurate, but it feels natural in the whole story, and it serves as the icing on the cake (锦上添花), according to The Paper.There are many other examples like Oppenheimer. Usually, in a two-hour film, it is impossible to show the main character's entire complicated life. To make the story fun and dramatic, film makers need to take essential elements (元素) of the original history and create a new fiction. It's an inevitable and necessary choice.Meanwhile , the film Napoleon (《拿破仑》) shows that not all changes can be helpful. Many people think that the fictional parts of the film make the whole story messy since the storylines of war and love are both done poorly.There are many other examples of successful historical fiction films. It's possible that the very lack of historical precision (准确性) in these films, apart from the historical setting and character names, contributes to their greatness. They can present an attractive story set in a period that continues to be widely discussed in today's world. Whether you're into history or not, it's difficult to deny the emotional power these films bring to the screen.According to The Guardian, historical fiction becomes successful when the film provides an enjoyable experience, instead of aiming for strict historical accuracy. A historical film should be regarded as a work of historical fiction rather than a strict history lesson. Also, it seems unfair to ask that filmmakers strictly follow historians' events when historians often disagree among themselves.1.What is the main challenge historians face when uncovering history?A. The lack of physical evidence.B. The complexity of historical events.C. The bias of the winners' accounts.D. The difficulty of finding written records.2. How does the film Oppenheimer handle historical inaccuracies?A. It avoids creating fictional elements.B. It blends a non-factual conversation seamlessly.C. It focuses on the main character's entire life.D. It prioritizes historical accuracy over entertainment.3.What can be inferred about the film Napoleon?A. It is an example of a successful historical fiction film.B. It is praised for its accurate historical portrayal.C. Its fictional parts are considered to be chaotic.D. It focuses on the main character's emotional journey.4.What does The Guardian suggest about historical fiction films?A. They should always be historically accurate.B. They should be entertaining rather than strictly accurate.C. They should not be considered as works of art.D. They should only be made by professional historians.5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. History is difficult to interpret accurately.B. Hollywood films cannot represent history correctly.C. Filmmakers should follow historians' accounts strictly.D. Historical fiction films should be entertaining and emotionally powerful.G篇：阅读理解Do you know that our lives are actually controlled by something called algorithms? But do we really get how they change the things we like and who we are?In a book called "Filterworld: How Algorithms Make Our Culture All the Same," a person named Kyle Chayka talks about how these smart computer rules, or algorithms, are on websites like Instagram and Spotify. They make our culture very same-y. What we like doesn't just come from us, but from these computer rules that want to keep us looking at our screens all the time. If what we like helps make us who we are, then this could be a bigger problem for how we think and feel than we think. Just mindlessly scrolling on Netflix or TikTok might not seem like a big deal, but after a while, we might forget what we really like.These taste-making computer rules are hard to escape. Chayka shows us this by talking about how they are in every part of life: like what we see on TikTok, where we eat when we use Google Maps, the music we listen to on Spotify, and even who we might want to go on a date with on Tinder. This world where computer rules make our decisions can change a lot of things about how we live and move around our towns and cities. It makes everything kind of flat and the same. No one can avoid this Filterworld completely.If you're lucky and don't have to use these computer rules for your work or school, you might be able to take a break from them sometimes. But what if your friend tells you about a movie they saw on the internet or you want to buy some shoes because everyone is wearing them after seeing them in an ad? It can feel like there's nothing you can do.But even though this Filterworld is hard to get away from, there is still hope. You can start by paying more attention to the things you choose to watch or listen to. This could mean learning more about a movie you saw or giving money to an artist you like. Even just telling a friend about a music album you think they might like is better than just mindlessly watching random stuff on TikTok. As Chayka says, to fight against these computer rules, "you have to really want to and choose to live your life in a different way."1. What does the term "algorithms" refer to in the context of the article?A. Rules that control our daily routines.B. Computer programs that decide what we see online.C. Games that we play on websites like Instagram.D. Ways to calculate our preferences in math.2. What is Kyle Chayka’s opinion on algorithms?A. They improve our tastes.B. They make our culture more alike.C. They help to identify our personality.D. They contribute to psychological problems.3. What might be a reason someone would feel helpless in the context of the article?A. They cannot understand how algorithms work.B. They are unable to stop using their favorite social media.C. They see a movie recommended by a friend on the internet.D. They want to buy shoes because of a social media advertisement.4. Which of the following is a way to resist the impact of algorithms?A. Limiting the use of social media platforms.B. Making choices based on friends’ suggestions.C. Getting more involved with the selected media.D. Disconnecting from social media advertisements.5. What is the best title for the text?A. Algorithms: Cultural TakeoverB. The Secret of AlgorithmsC. Social Media: Cultural MessengerD. The Rise of Digital Platforms— 11—。
11 杭州亚运会-2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-杭州亚运会题型主要内容1短文选词介绍了杭州亚运会的相关赛事情况、国家队组成情况以及一些运动员的观点。
填空2阅读理解介绍了杭州亚运会的相关情况。
3阅读理解第19届亚洲运动会上，三位年轻的记者观看的三场不同的比赛的具体盛况。
4阅读理解介绍了杭州2022年亚运会的三个吉祥物。
5阅读理解介绍了在中国举办的亚运会的一些历史、发展以及中国为亚运会所做的准备工作等。
6完形填空讲述了作者参加杭州亚运会志愿者服务活动的感受。
7短文填空介绍体操运动员Chusovitina第五次参加亚运会，专注于跳马比赛。
她是唯一参加过八届奥运会的体操运动员，在今年的一些国际比赛中获得女子跳马奖牌。
8短文填空介绍了杭州亚运会上努力让梦想成真的跳水运动员——全红婵。
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ourselves two join Asia which womangold among hard that improvement takeChina sent a group of 1,329 members, including 886 players, for the Hangzhou 1 Games.It took place in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, from September 23 to October 8. During the games, 437 2 players and 449 men players were in 407 events.3 the Chinese players, who have an average age of 25, 36 are Olympic champions.“I hope that people from all over the world can join us to enjoy Chinese culture in Hangzhou. Our gymnasts（体操队员）are getting ready to show 4 on the stage,” said Zou Jingyuan, an Olympic champion who got two 5 medals at the FISU World University Games Summer in Chengdu.Bao Shanju, who won gold in the cycling track women’s team sprint at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021, said, “Our team 6 part in many international events this year to prepare for the Asian Games. We trained much 7 than before, and felt confident of achieving our best in Hangzhou.”For former Olympic champion Lei Sheng, the journey to Hangzhou was the 8 time for him to take part in the Asian Games as a fencing coach（击剑教练）, after having competed in several Asian Games. “It is a differentmind as a coach. I need to try my best to help the players 9 their skills and performances at international events,” He found 10 the Asian Games was a great chance to learn from athletes of other countries and gain experience.02（2023秋·江苏泰州·九年级统考期中）The 19th Asian Games opened on September 23. More than 12,000 athletes from 45 Asian countries and regions have gathered in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. Hangzhou is the third Chinese city to have hosted the game, following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010. The Hangzhou Asian Games are the city’s biggest stage to show China’s image to the outside world and to promote Face-to-face exchanges among people from all countries.At the welcoming banquet(宴会) held on Saturday for the Games’ opening, President Xi noted that the day was the autumn equinox(秋分) , a day of harvest and reunion known as Qiufen on the Chinese lunar calendar. “As a community with a shared future connected by mountains and rivers, we should use sports to promote peace, pursue good neighborliness and mutual benefit, “ he said.Zou Jiaqi and Qiu Xiuping of China got the first gold medal of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in the women’s lightweight double sculls rowing event on Sunday. Speaking of how they managed to win the gold in such style, the two stressed persistence and experience. “We have kept pushing ourselves and growing. We have put in a lot of hard work during years of training. We just need to do our best every single day, and we can achieve our goals,” said Qiu. Another athlete to shine on the first official day of competition was Chinese wushu star Sun Peiyuan, who won Team China’s first gold medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. He once again reached the top step by winning the men’s changquan title in Hangzhou.From September 23 to October 8, athletes competed in more events. They have challenged personal limits, strived for excellence and realize their dreams. Let’s give our best wishes to all the athletes.11．The 19th Asian Games opened on the day of ________.A．the beginning of autumn B．the autumn equinoxC．the beginning of spring D．the spring equinox12．What did Zou Jiaqi and Qiu Xinping stress when speaking of how they managed to win the gold?A．pushing and growing B．persistence and experienceC．growing and working D．pushing and training13．The underlined word “pursue” means ________.A．achieve B．buy C．agree D．discuss14．Which of the following is NOT true?A．Hangzhou is the third city to hold the Asian Games.B．Sun Peiyuan won the men’s changquan at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games.C．Athletes competed in more events from September 23 to October 8.D．President Xi hoped we should use sports to promote peace.15．Where is the passage probably from?A．Travel Magine.B．Business Advice.C．Best Music.D．Sports World.03（2023秋·辽宁大连·八年级统考期中）The 19th Asian Games came to an end on Oct 8. Forty-two young reporters（记者）watched some matches and wrote down what impressed（使……印象深刻）them most.I watched a basketball game. Before the game, there was a fantastic light show. The lights changed colors and moved about quickly. This made us feel excited. There were some big screens above the basketball court（球场）and the host used these screens to have fun with the viewers.—Zhang Qinxue, 13People might think the cheerleaders（啦啦队）are just there to make the breaks more fun. But they did more than that at the Asian Games. On Sept 27, cheerleaders came out in the court of a women’s basketball match. They dressed in traditional Chinese clothes and became the most eye-catching part.—Shi Yi, 14I watched a soft tennis match between China and India. Soft tennis started in Japan and is famous for its etiquette. Before the match, Indian and Chinese players gave each other gifts. The gifts show the culture of their country.This etiquette not only makes players become friends, but also brings countries closer together.—Jin Kexin, 1416．Zhang Qinxue watched the light show before the_________ match.A．football B．volleyball C．basketball D．table tennis17．In a women’s basketball match, the cheerleaders_________.A．gave gifts to each other B．made friends all over the worldC．used screens to have fun D．showed Chinese culture with traditional clothes18．Which is TRUE about the soft tennis?A．Gifts are expensive.B．Countries become closer because of it.C．It comes from India.D．Players often give gifts after the match.19．What may the underlined word “etiquette” mean in Chinese?A．礼节B．对抗C．规则D．技能04（2023秋·浙江台州·九年级校考期中）Hi! Nice to meet you. We are the mascots of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. We came out in April, 2020.Look at me. I am Chenchen. I’m blue. My name comes from Gongchen Bridge over Hangzhou section of the Grand Canal. My color stands for science and technology.I am Congcong. My name comes from jade cong. My yellow color is also the color ofthe earth and harvests.My name is Lianlian. I am green. My name comes from the lotus leaf. I stand for the West Lake.20．The three mascots ______.A．have small eyes B．have different colorsC．stand for the same thing D．come from the West Lake21．The lotus is a/an ______.A．plant B．animal C．building D．city22．Which of the following is true?A．The name Chenchen comes from the Grand Canal.B．Green stands for science and technology.C．Yellow color stands for the color of the earth and harvests.D．The name Lianlian comes from the West Lake.05（2023秋·四川广安·八年级统考期中）The year 2023 is a big year for sports in China. That’s because of the 31s’ Summer Universiade in Chengdu and the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Hangzhou is the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou in 1990 and 2010.The first Asian Games was held in 1951. It is the largest sport event in Asia. It also means a lot to China.The Beijing Asian Games was the first large international sports event to be hosted by China. To make the Games successful, Chinese people worked hard to prepare. Beijing built a great number of roads and gyms, including the famous Beijing Olympic Sports Center and Asian Games Village. The Games helped the world see China and its achievements (成就). And from then on, China improved its global image (国际形象).For the 2023 Asian Games, Hangzhou started building 33 sports gyms. The themes of the Hangzhou Asian Games are “green, smart, economical (节俭的) and civilized (文明的)”. All the 19th Asian Games’ buildings are environmentally friendly.23．Which city hosted the 2023 Asian Games?A．Hangzhou.B．Guangzhou.C．Beijing.D．Chengdu.24．The first Asian Games was held _________.A．in 1900B．in 1951C．in 2010D．202225．According to the passage, how did the Beijing Asian Games influence (影响) China?A．It helped China make a lot of money.B．It helped Guangzhou to win the hosting right for 2010 Asian Games.C．It helped the world see China and its achievements.D．It helped China become the strongest.26．What are the themes of the Hangzhou Asian Games?A．Higher, faster, and stronger.B．Together for a shared future.C．Thrilling Games, Harmonious Asia.D．Green, smart, economical and civilized.27．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．China held the Asian Games three times.B．Guangzhou was the third city to hold Asian Games in China.C．All the Asian Games’ buildings are environmentally friendly.D．Beijing Asian Games is the most successful.06（2023秋·云南昆明·九年级校联考期中）The 19th Asian Games 28 successfully on Sunday under the theme（主题）“Enduring memories of Hangzhou” for the closing ceremony（仪式）. It was an important meeting that brought around 29 from 45 countries and some areas to Hangzhou.As a volunteer, my role was to help the competitors in their daily lives and 30 that they had an enjoyable experience during they stayed in Hangzhou. And I was so lucky to experience a lot of unforgettable moments 31 . One of them was watching the ceremonies. The 32 shows made all people on and off the field excited. 33 one was that I had the chance to interact（互动）with the competitors from different countries and cultures. 34 we speak different languages, we were able to communicate through smiles, body languages and a shared love for sports. I learned from them the importance of hard work and the spirit of never giving up 35 the dreams. The most memorable one was the 36 and kindness of the Hangzhou people. When I arrived in the city, the locals tried their best to help me. It made me feel warm just like at home.With many people’s efforts（努力）, Hangzhou Asia Games was a great success for China and even for the world. Its spirit will live on and the light of the games will continue to shine 37 in the future. 28．A．opened B．took C．closed D．left29．A．musicians B．teachers C．competitors D．scientists30．A．make sure B．find out C．think of D．work out31．A．in person B．in public C．in trouble D．in common32．A．patient B．convenient C．uncrowded D．amazing33．A．Other B．Others C．Another D．The other34．A．If B．When C．Because D．Although35．A．achieved B．achieving C．to achieve D．achieve36．A．beauty B．safety C．warmth D．truth37．A．brightly B．quickly C．quietly D．carefully07（2023秋·江苏·九年级泰州市姜堰区第四中学校考周测）The 48-year-old gymnast(体操运动员) Oksana Chusovitina made a return to the Asian Games on 25th September, 2023. This is her 38 (five) Asian Games appearance for the athlete with eight Olympics under her belt. She is 39 only gymnast to have competed in eight Olympic Games. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she won a silver medal, but what made her even 40 (happy) was receiving news of her son’s recovery shortly after the Games.Before this Asian Games, Oksana Chusovitina 41 (plan) to compete in both the balance beam and vault events. However, during official registration, she made a 42 (decide) to concentrate(集中注意力) on the vault competition. Throughout this year, Chusovitina 43 (win) medals in the women’s vault at some international competitions, 44 (include) a victory at the international Gymnastics Federation Challenge Cup in Turkey in early September.Every time after 45 (complete) her vault, Chusovitina blows a kiss to the audience and forms a heart gesture(手势) 46 her hands. She says, on the podium, everyone is the same, 47 you are 40 or 16.08（2023秋·浙江温州·八年级校联考期中）With the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou successfully held, lots of players did their best to make their dreams come true. Quan Hongchan is one of them. She is 48 excellent diver（跳水运动员）from Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province.Born in 2007, Quan started diving in 2014. 49 （she）mother was in poor health after a car accident. She hoped 50 （make）a lot of money to help her family, so she went to Zhanjiang Sports School. She began to train in the national team 51 the age of thirteen. In 2021, Quan 52 （get）the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympic Games, which surprised the world. At that time, she was the 53 （young）member of the Chinese team. It was the 54 （one）time for her to take part in the Olympic Games. In three out of five 55 （time）, she got full scores! In the Hangzhou Asian Games, Quan made her name known to the world again because of her perfect diving skills.Quan sets a good example for us teenagers. As a diver, she 56 （practise）hard to win for her country. As a daughter, she always tries to take care of her family. Her dream is to play in the amusement park（游乐园）.57 a lovely dream! We all like her.参考答案：1．Asian 2．women 3．Among 4．ourselves 5．gold 6．took 7．harder 8．second 9．improve 10．that【导语】本文主要介绍了杭州亚运会的相关赛事情况、国家队组成情况以及一些运动员的观点。
【精品】初三英语时文阅读(二)
初三英语时文阅读（二）（材料一）你第一次见一对夫妻时，最先闪入脑海的是什么？相信大多数人都会琢磨一下这两个人有没有夫妻相。
Do elderly couples really look alike?You’ve probably seen it before---two elderly people walking hand in hand down the streetand looking very much like each other. They look so much alike that they could be brother andsister.Do you believe that people who live together for many years would look alike? It’s strange, but scientists say it’s true.How scientists proved it?In a study, scientists found young couples only showed similarity by chance. However, eldercouples were very likely to look like each other. The similarity could be very subtle and could befound in wrinkles, furrows, etc. Besides, some couples look far more alike than other couples.The reason behind itThe scientists thought of several possible reasons:As couples usually share the same diet, will they probably look1. Diet.“We are what we eat.”alike? For example, if both partners eat a high fat diet, their faces will tend to look fat. However,the scientists ruled this out using another small study.2. Environment. Will elderly couples show similarity because they live together in the samearea for a long time? The environmental factors such as sunshine and wind affect the skin insimilar ways. The scientists ruled this possibility out as well.3. Empathy. This is the theory the scientists believe in. Couples grow to look similar becausethey are empathizing with each other. They copy each other’s facial expressions. For example, if one partner often smiles in a certain way, the other is likely to copy it. In this way, their facesshare similar wrinkles and furrows.A look into the futureSome people still don’t b elieve in the“empathy”theory. And, some think growing to lookmore like your partner is a horrific idea. Others, though, think there’s something very sweet and romantic about it.（材料二）请相信，音乐是有魔力的！Magic MusicWhat can music do? As a personal expression? To increase patriotism? Or as a way to passon traditions?Sweet music for milkingScientists believe farmers could get more milk from their cows by playing classical music inthe cowshed.In 2001, a group of UK psychologists played music of different tempos to some cows.Pastoral Symphony* was a big hit in the milking shed. But when noisy music wasBeethoven’splayed, there was no increase in milk yield. According to research, calming music can improvemilk yield, probably because it reduces stress.Music can help plants grow faster as well. In 2007, South Korean scientists proved thatplaying music, especially classical pieces, to plants really helps plants grow more quickly.Muzak*, more than musicToday, you hear muzak almost everywhere. Muzak is functional music rather than entertainment; it affects those who hear it.Music is art, but Muzak is science. And when you use the science of Muzak: In an office,workers tend to work more efficiently, and feel happier. In a factory, people feel better and, withless fatigue and tension, their jobs seem less monotonous. In a store, people seem to shop in amore relaxed and leisurely manner. That’s why we say Muzak is much more than music.Music as symbolAt the mention of the 1988 Seoul Olympics (汉城奥运会), what comes into your mind first?The theme song Hand in Hand (汉城奥运会主题曲《手拉手》), of course! It is one of the mostfavorite songs in Olympic history. As a successful Olympic song, Hand in Hand is easy but not simple. The song conveys the common dream of people around the world—peace and the spiritof the Olympics. Anyone, who saw the moment when 18,000 spectators sang Hand in Hand together with the singers on the stage, would feel the power of music.（材料三）谁是这几周最火的人物？非苏珊·波伊尔莫属。
【中考阅读专项】时文阅读综合训练初中英语时文阅读04(原卷版)
【中考阅读专项】时文阅读综合训练-初中英语时文阅读4文章导读阅读理解A篇：杭州亚运会：向“绿”而行，和谐共生。
B篇：别具特色这些亚运项目。
C篇：有偿“嘴替”“代骂”是违法行为。
D篇：直播间的“泼天的富贵”能否持续留住流量，【79元套餐】是国货品牌适应新营销环境和新消费群体的新突破，而流量狂欢后如何变长红，仍然是众多国货品牌要思考的问题。
E篇：国庆节几部电影的介绍。
《雄兵出击》《坚如磐石》《莫斯科行动》等F篇：“抱树”真能治内耗？来看背后的科学原理语法填空：梁朝伟荣获威尼斯电影节终身成就奖。
阅读理解：国学故事——上善若水。
A 阅读理解“Green Games” became a calling card for the 19th Asian Games, which were held from Sept 23 to Oct 8 in Hangzhou and five other cities in Zhejiang.To make the Games the world’s first waste-free sporting event, green energy sources were used at all 56 competition venues (场馆).Some of the renewable (可再生的) electricity used at the venues was photovoltaic energy (光伏能源), transmitted (传输) from areas such as Qinghai and Gansu. Another source was wind power which was made in areas including the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.A digital management platform was also started to help achieve carbon neutrality (碳中和) during the Asian Games. On the platform, digital technologies were used for managing carbon emissions (排放) from venues in the six cities where the Games were held. The technologies included data collection and emissions reduction (减排) and evaluation.Among all of the Games’ 56 competition venues, just 12 were newly built. The rest were existing facilities (设施) repaired as part of the organizers’ mission of sustainability (持续性).The Shangcheng Sports Centre Stadium, the venue used for soccer events at the Games, was first built in 2019.During the venue’s renovation, its solar-film ceiling and spectator (观众) seating – both of which had been used for 14 years but remained in good condition – were kept after being scientifically assessed (评估). This helped to reduce building costs by nearly 8 million yuan.The race track of Chun’an Jieshou Sports Centre’s velodrome (自行车赛场) was covered with 374 interchangeable components (部件) which can continue to use after the competition ended.Zhejiang also improved public entry to the venues and hosted sports events in them. During the one-year delay (推迟) of the Games due to the pandemic, the venues were put aside but still kept in use. Since May 2022, all of the available venues have received 10 million visits, allowing the public to experience the world-class facilities.These venues will continue to be used for sports and public fitness after the Games. Venue owners and operators have developed post-games plans for 51 venues.1.What kind of renewable energy sources were used at the competition venues?A Solar energy and wind powerB Hydroelectric power and geothermal energyC Biomass and tidal energyD Nuclear power and natural gas2.What was the goal of the 19th Asian Games in terms of waste management?A. To use green energy sources at all competition venuesB. To achieve carbon neutrality during the GamesC. To repair and renovate existing facilitiesD. To reduce building costs for venues3.How many of the competition venues were newly built for the 19th Asian Games?A. 12B. 56C. 51D. The article does not mention it.4.Why did the organizers keep the solar-film ceiling and spectator seating of the Shangcheng Sports Centre Stadium?A. They were newly built and modern.B. They were in good condition.C. They were technologically advanced.D. The article does not mention the reason.5.What will happen to the venues after the Games?A. They will be demolished.B. They will be used for sports and public fitness.C. They will be sold to other countries.D. The article does not mention it.B 阅读理解On Sept 24, at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, people burst into thunderous (雷鸣般的) cheers after China’s Tong Xin finished a difficult move. For the move, she had to make a 540-degree turn. In the end, she won the women’s taijiquan and taijijian all-round gold (女子太极拳太极剑全能金牌) at the sports event.Tong’s slow but strong actions with her sword (剑) showed perfectly Chinese wushu’s beautiful mix of soft and hard moves. As a sport showing regional (区域的) culture, wushu was included in the Asian Games in 1990. Apart from wushu, many other special sports from different Asian areas were also seen at the sports event, making it a party of folk cultures. Kabaddi (卡巴迪) and sepak takraw (藤球) are two examples.Kabaddi (卡巴迪) is a folk sport from India and has a history of more than 4,000 years. As the athletic form (竞技版) of the game “eagle (老鹰) catching chickens”, kabaddi needs nothing but an area that is 13 meters long and 10 meters wide.Sepak takraw first became popular in Southeast Asia. It is similar to the traditional Chinese game of shuttlecock kicking (踢毽子). Players need to use their feet, head, knees and other parts of their body to move the ball. It is also called “kick volleyball”.Although the Asian Games don’t include as many countries as the Olympic Games, they have even more events, especially the ones born out of the Asian region. This makes it really unique.As Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the event’s opening ceremony (开幕式), “The 19th Asian Games have included many disciplines (项目) with distinctive (有特色的) Asian features. It provides a platform (舞台) to celebrate sports and culture, and showcases Asian culture that is inclusive (包容的), vibrant (充满活力的) and always keen (渴望的) to learn from others.”1.What gold medal did Tong Xin win at the Asian Games?A. Women’s wushuB. Women’s taijiquanC. Women’s kabaddiD. Women’s sepak takraw2. What is the story mainly about?A. The game results as of Sept 24.B. Chinese wushu athlete Tong Xin.C. The newly invented sports games.D. Regional sports in the Asian Games.3. What do we know about Kabaddi?A. It is a new game created in India.B. It looks like a traditional Chinese kid’s game.C. It has a high requirement for the playing area.D. It is very popular in Asia.4. What’s the meaning of having folk sports in the Asian Games?a. To introduce new sports to the world.b. To celebrate regional sports and culture.c. To showcase unique Asian culture.d. To highlight Asian features.e. To show the athletes’ sporting spirit.A. abcB. bcdC. bdeD. cdeC，阅读理解Recently, people online have been selling verbal abuse (言语辱骂) “services”. An internet user pays the seller some money to abuse the victim (受害者) through social media. However, this is not right or legal.To know more about this, Teens talked to Xing Junxia, a lawyer at the S&P Law Firm in Beijing.In life, we may say bad words to people we don’t like. If it gets serious, it becomes verbal abuse. “The act of verbal abuse violates (侵犯) the victim’s rights,” Xing said. “These words usually hurt the victim’s right to reputation (名誉权), which can lead to civil liability (民事责任).” The attacker (攻击者) should stop this right away. He or she should also formally (正式地) say sorry to the victim. This is to cut down the influence of the abuse.Xing pointed out that both the attacker and the payer should bear civil liability because they do it together.In more serious situations, the attacker will face administrative penalties (行政处罚). A man in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, who ran an online verbal abuse “service” and had abused 25 people, was recently caught. Although he knew it was illegal, he believed it was an easy way to make money. In the end, he was fined (处罚) 500 yuan and handed over all of the illegal money he had got.In the most serious situations, Xing said, verbal abuse can make the victim ill. The attacker should then face criminal liability (刑事责任). It means that he or she may spend time in prison (监狱), said Xing.1. If you are abused verbally, you can legally _____.A. ask the attacker for some moneyB. ask the attacker to stop and say sorryC. post the attacker’s acts onlineD. beat the attacker2. Who is at fault in the case of selling verbal abuse “service”?A. Only the attacker.B. Only the payer.C. Both the attacker and the payer.D. The attacker, the payer and the victim.3. The example in Paragraph 5 mainly shows us _____.A. that the payer won’t face a penaltyB. that the attacker is only fined in serious casesC. the reason for “selling” verbal abuseD. the result of running verbal abuse “service”4. What is the main idea of the story?A. Selling services online is illegal.B. Verbal abuse can hurt others physically.C. We should use laws to protect ourselves.D. Verbal abuse is law-breaking.D，阅读理解Do you know about Bee & Flower? It was once a well-known hair care brand in China. Many brands like this have “disappeared” because young people don’t know about them.But recently, some old Chinese brands have made a comeback. It’s a good start, but there’s more to it.In early September, anger over a Chinese makeup brand’s eyebrow pens (眉笔) lit up the internet. Some people thought that they were too expensive as it cost 79 yuan to get three pens. Shortly after, Bee & Flower started to sell three large bottles of hair care products for the same price. It showed that Chinese products could still be cost-effective (划算的).Many Chinese brands took their chance by selling through livestreaming (直播). What’s more, they also helped sell each other’s products. For example, hosts of sports brand Erke washed their hair with Bee & Flower products on Sept 13.Many people can’t stop buying these products. Why? For one thing, they think that the products of these Chinese brands are good to use and don’t cost much. Also, it makes buyers feel proud. They can help these old brands “come back to life” by buying the products. Buyers believe in these brands and will use their money to help them grow.However, livestreaming events should only be a start. How can brands keep people interested? Good products with good prices. The brands shouldn’t take advantage of (利用) people’s trust. They should turn it into a reason to make their products better.1. Which of the following can take the place of the word “disappeared”?A. shown upB. looked upC. given awayD. gone away2. What gave Bee & Flower the chance to sell their products?A. There was a big activity for online shopping.B. It became a well-known hair care brand in China.C. The products of Chinese brands became more popular.D. People were discussing expensive eyebrow pens.3. What happened during the livestreaming of some Chinese brands?A. They sold their products at a higher price.B. They helped sell the goods of other brands.C. They sold all the products in one room.D. The workers washed their hair while doing sports.4. What makes people buy products of Chinese brands?a. Low prices.b. A willingness to help.c. Excellent ads.d. Good products.e. Interesting looks.A. abcB. abdC. bcdD. bde5. What does the writer think according to the last paragraph?A. Chinese brands can only be popular for a while.B. Livestreaming is a good way to keep brands popular.C. It is smart to use people’s trust to keep them interested.D. The brands should set good prices for their products.E，阅读理解What movies are you going to watch during the National Day holiday? Teens picks four movies to fill up your holiday with great stories. Whether if you like comedic movies, or movies that are more real, you can find what’s right for you.Lose to Win《好像也没那么热血沸腾》Under the Light (《坚如磐石》)The Great War(《志愿军：雄兵出击》)Operation Moscow1.Who is the director of the movie “93 International Train Robbery: Operation Moscow”?A. Chen KaigeB. Zhang YimouC. Wei GuozhengD. Qiu Litao2.When is the movie “Lose to Win” released?A. Sept 26B. Sept 27C. Sept 28D. Sept 293.What is the genre of the movie “Under the Light”?A. ComedyB. SportsC. WarD. Crime4.What is the focus of the movie “The Great War”?A. Basketball team overcoming disabilitiesB. Crime and illegal tradesC. Chinese efforts in the war against US aggressionD. Cross-border pursuit5. Where may this article be from？A．A sports magazine B. A film magazine C. a crime novel D. An advertisementF，阅读理解Feel down? Hug a tree! Recently, many Chinese young people have turned to trees to help with their stress. Although it sounds strange, there’s a science behind the act of tree-hugging.It can be explained by the “biophilia hypothesis (亲生命假说)”. It was pointed out by US scientist Edward Wilson in 1984. He said that humans are born to love being around other living things. Humans’ love for nature is “in our DNA”. This idea helps to explain why people prefer natural, green views to city views. It’s also one of the reasons why people love cute pets.Some studies have looked into why tree-hugging can help with our health. A study in 2021 reported that the activity can increase oxytocin (催产素). It’s a hormone responsible for feelings. The higher the level of oxytocin is, the calmer and happier you may be. Hugging trees for only 21 seconds can lead to an increase in oxytocin.Another hormone called cortisol (皮质醇) is a marker of stress. The brain produces more cortisol when the person is anxious (焦虑的), angry, or very sad. Hugging trees helps cut cortisol production, which makes us feel better.Although the activity is helpful to us, it’s important to keep in mind that we shouldn’t hurt nature while doing it. Trees often hold valuable ecosystems (生态环境). Many small creatures live on the tree – and they are too small to be seen. You may want to be gentle when hugging trees – just like how you hug a friend!1. Which of the following can be explained by the “biophilia hypothesis”?A. People feel relaxed in parks.B. People like doing exercises.C. People love visiting historical sites.D. People like to live in cities.2. How might people feel with a lower hormone oxytocin?A. They might feel calm and happy.B. They might feel angry and sad.C. They might feel relaxed and scared.D. They might feel happy and sad.3. What is the right relationship between the hormone cortisol and our feelings?A. We feel sadder with a lower level of cortisol.B. We feel angrier with a lower level of cortisol.C. We feel more stressed with a higher level of cortisol.D. We feel much happier with a higher level of cortisol.4. What can we learn from the story?A. Hugs give people energy.B. The “biophilia hypothesis” is partly wrong.C. Tree-hugging is harmful to the environment.D. Hugging trees in the right way helps reduce stress.语法填空Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai received a very important award (奖项) – the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement (终身成就金狮奖) at the 80th Venice Film Festival On Sept 2. He’s the first Chinese actor ____1_____(get) this award.Leung cried when ______2______(receive) the award, saying that he wanted to share the award with everyone _____3____ has helped him in his 41-year acting career.This award recognizes Leung’s long list of famous works. He ____4_____(become) a film star in Hong Kong in the 1980s and got famous around the world for _____5_____(he )acting in award-winning films like Chungking Express (《重庆森林》) and In the Mood for Love (《花样年华》), which _____6_______( direct) by Wong Kar-wai.Leung is also known _____7____(介词) being in big blockbusters (大片). For example, he plays an undercover agent (卧底) in the Hong Kong crime classic Infernal Affairs (《无间道》). He has also been in director Zhang Yimou’s martial arts (武术) film Hero (《英雄》), which stands as one of_____8_________ （successful）Chinese films in North America.Famous director, Ang Lee, described Leung as “a director’s dream” _____9_______（连词）he can show complicated (复杂的) feelings just with his eyes. “He can say more in one look than many actors can with a full monologue (独角戏),” Lee said.Leung’s next film, Silent Friend (《寂静的朋友》), ____10______（start ）filming in April 2024. Leung will play a scientist and work with filmmakers from Germany, France and Hungary to show a story across different countries. The world’s audience (观众) is looking forward to another fresh and touching performance by Leung.国学故事What is the best virtue (美德)? What can we learn from water? Laozi, a famous Chinese philosopher (哲学家)A Chinese teacher called Zhen Daqian from a high school in Beijing gave further explanation: Laozi tells us the top character is just like water. All life in the world cannot live without water, but water never asks for anything in return. It just keeps giving quietly. Also, water often stays where people don’t like, such us low-lying wetlands and deserted valleys (空旷的山谷). This kind of low profile (低调) makes water the closest to the law of the universe. It seems that we have always taken qualities like bravery and strength as great virtues, but we should not forget what water has taught us.In dealing with people, we can act as water. Do our best to help others without trying to get fame or benefit. At the same time, stay modest (谦虚的). It’s unwise to always talk about the favors you gave to others. Even if no one cares about you in a difficult situation, you need to stay calm. After all, water will not choose where to be, it just flows to where it is needed.We know that the Chinese nation has always valued Laozi’s ideas about water. In 2014, President Xi Jinping mentioned it at the welcome dinner of the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing. He said APEC members are brought together by the water of the Pacific Ocean and have a shared responsibility to make the Pacific an ocean of peace, friendship and cooperation (合作).1．Which of the following is not the quality of water?A．Low profiles.B．Bravery.C．Giving quietly.D．Never asking for anything in return2．What does the underlined word “disdain” mean?A．like B．hate C．enjoy D．admire3．What is the right way we should act as water in dealing with people?A．Staying proud.B．Helping others for fame and benefit.C．Staying excited in a difficult situation.D．Never talking about the favors you gave to others.4．What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?A．We Chinese nation has always valued Laozi’s ideas about water.B．The water of the Pacific Ocean is very important.C．All the APEC members should cooperate well with each other.D．All the APEC members should keep the peace of the Pacific Ocean. 5．Which of the following could be the best title for this passage?A．Laozi — A Famous Philosopher in ChinaB．Zhen Daqian—A Chinese TeacherC．Water — The Best VirtueD．Goodness — The Word and The World。
初三英语时文阅读(三)
初三英语时文阅读（三）各位读友大家好，此文档由网络收集而来，欢迎您下载，谢谢喜欢听什么音乐可不仅关乎品味，还关乎智商！Music vs. IQIs music enjoyed simply for being a nice little tune? No, there are things far more important than whether you actually like the song.For one thing, you must consider whether the band or artist you are listening to is currently fashionable. After all, you wouldn’t want to look out of touch. What’s more, you need to make sure your favourite music doesn’t mark you out as “dumb.” A recent survey shows some interesting relationships between music and IQ. Want to know what your music says about your intelligence? Here’s a list.Super intelligentBeethoven - The German composer comes top of the list. Classical music is often associated with intelligence.Quite intelligentU2 - The Irish rock band is the choice for people of moderate intelligence, who enjoy politically charged songs like Sunday Bloody Sunday.AverageColdplay - The indie band is for those not looking for anything out of the ordinary.A little dumbKayne West - Never top of the class at school? This Chicago rapper should be right up your street.Very dumbLil Wayne - The US rapper comes bottom of the survey for intelligence, but still sells millions of records around the world. How come?This is the website for more details: http://musicthatmakesyou /. The results have already stirred much debate. Of course, to describe someone’s music taste as dumb is to insult them. Anyway, don’t take this survey too seriously. Enjoy any music you like!请下载附件：《初三英语时文阅读》各位读友大家好，此文档由网络收集而来，欢迎您下载，谢谢。
英语时文阅读九年级
英语时文阅读九年级English Current Affairs Reading for Ninth GradersIntroduction:In this article, we will explore current affairs topics that are suitable for ninth-grade students to read and discuss. These topics will cover a wide range of subjects, including science, technology, environment, society, and global issues. The aim is to provide students with engaging and thought-provoking content that will enhance their understanding of the world around them.1. The Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife:This section will discuss how climate change is affecting various animal species. It will highlight the loss of habitats, changes in migration patterns, and the threat of extinction faced by many animals. Students will learn about the importance of conservation efforts and the role they can play in preserving biodiversity.2. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence:This section will delve into the advancements in artificial intelligence and its impact on various industries. Students willexplore how AI is transforming fields such as healthcare, transportation, and entertainment. They will also discuss the ethical implications of AI and its potential consequences on employment.3. The Importance of Mental Health Awareness:This section will address the growing concern of mental health issues among teenagers. It will highlight the importance of seeking help, destigmatizing mental health, and promoting self-care practices. Students will also learn about available resources and support systems.4. The Role of Social Media in Society:This section will examine the influence of social media on individuals and society as a whole. Students will explore the positives and negatives of social media, including its impact on mental health, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation. They will discuss responsible usage and digital citizenship.5. Global Refugee Crisis:This section will shed light on the global refugee crisis and its causes. Students will learn about the challenges faced byrefugees, including displacement, lack of access to education and healthcare, and discrimination. They will discuss possible solutions and the importance of empathy and compassion.6. The Power of Youth Activism:This section will showcase the impact of young activists in driving change and raising awareness about various issues. Students will learn about notable youth activists and their achievements, such as Greta Thunberg's climate activism. They will be encouraged to find their passion and take action within their communities.7. The Importance of Sustainable Development:This section will focus on sustainable development and its significance in addressing global challenges. Students will explore topics such as renewable energy, waste management, and conservation. They will discuss the role of individuals, communities, and governments in achieving sustainability.Conclusion:Reading current affairs articles can broaden students' knowledge, foster critical thinking skills, and encourage them to engage with important global issues. By exploring topicssuch as climate change, artificial intelligence, mental health, social media, the refugee crisis, youth activism, and sustainable development, ninth-grade students can develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and become informed global citizens.。
2023年中考英语热点时文阅读16 中国历史故事(一)
2023年中考英语新热点时文阅读-中国历史故事（一）01（2022年湖北省宜昌市中考英语试题）The brush pen, one of the “Four Treasures of the Study”, was invented thousands of years ago. However, the oldest pen was just a stick or a piece of bamboo. It was difficult for people to write well on thin silk.It is said that Meng Tian, a general of the Kingdom (王国) Qin, improved the pen. When Meng was leading an army to fight against the Kingdom of Chu, he had to report the situation to his king in time. But his pen was too hard and caused him much trouble, so he was thinking of ways to improve it.One day after hunting (狩猎), Meng made his way home with some wild rabbits on the horse back. Fat and heavy, one rabbit’s tail left a long trail (痕迹) on the ground when they moved on. Suddenly a good idea came to his mind when he saw it, “If I tie the rabbit’s hair to a stick, would it be easy to write with?”On arriving home, he tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick and tried writing with it. But the rabbit’s hair was too smooth to write well and wasted a lot of silk. Meng was so disappointed that he threw away his “invention” into a stone hole in the yard.However, Meng never gave up and kept trying all the time. A few rainy days later, he happened to find his “invention” fatter in a stone hole. He picked it up with hope. The brush worked beautifully on silk. It turned out that the special water had cleaned the oil from the hair. Meng succeeded at last.Thanks to Meng, the brush pen is playing a key role in Chinese culture. Today, students are taught to use the brush pens in school. It makes their life more colorful and helps them better understand Chinese culture.1．Why did Meng Tian want to improve the pen?A．Because the king asked him to do so.B．Because he wanted to be an inventor.C．Because he didn’t have silk to write on.D．Because the pen brought him much trouble. 2．When did Meng think of the good idea in Paragraph 3?A．Before hunting animals.B．When he saw the trail.C．During cleaning the hair.D．After he wrote a report.3．Which is the right order of improving the brush pen?a. The brush pen could write well.b. Meng tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick.c. The special water washed the oil away.d. Meng dropped the stick into a stone hole.A．b-d-a-c B．d-b-a-c C．b-d-c-a D．c-d-b-a4．How can the students understand Chinese culture better?A．By learning to use brush pens.B．By playing a role.C．By planting more bamboo.D．By inventing things.5．What can we learn from the passage?A．Make friends with animals.B．Value fantastic memories.C．Keep trying and never give up.D．Build a peaceful world.02（2022年江苏省连云港市新海实验中学中考一模英语试题）Shang Yang was a statesman of the Qin state (秦国). He was very talented and forward-thinking. He worked out a series of reform plans for the state, including focusing on farming and giving rewards to soldiers who were successful during war.But at the beginning, these reforms were not easily carried out. Only a few people in the state understood Shang’s talent and advantages of his plans. Most people had little trust and confidence in him.To solve this problem, Shang came up with an idea. He ordered some soldiers to put a thin wooden pole at the south gate of the Qin state capital. This attracted many people. Then, in front of the crowd, he said loudly, “People of Qin, here is my offer. Whoever takes this pole to the north gate will get a reward of 10 gold pieces.”It was a simple task and the reward was big. Some time passed and no one stepped forward. They all thought that Shang was joking.Hearing no answer, Shang stepped forward and said, “I will increase the reward to 50 gold pieces.”This offer was even more unbelievable. Finally, a man from the crowd came forward to take the pole. He put the pole on his shoulders and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang paid the man 50 gold pieces.Word spread about what had happened in the capital. Soon, the people were saying that Shang was a man of his word. When he began promoting his reforms, the people followed and did not question him.Under the reforms, Qin grew strong and unified all the states, becoming the first empire of China. 6．Which of the following is TRUE about Shang Yang’s reforms?A．Shang Yang’s reforms were the best ones at that time.B．Shang Yang’s reforms helped China become a bigger country.C．Shang Yang’s reforms focused on farming and education.D．Shang Yang’s reforms were introduced to other states.7．Many people were attracted but no one stepped forward after hearing Shang Yang’s word because ________.A．the task was too difficult to finish B．they were not satisfied with the rewardC．they couldn’t believe what Shang said D．they didn’t know how to finish the task8．To convince people to trust him, Shang Yang ________.A．gave a reward to anyone who supported him B．introduced his reforms at the south gate of the capital C．urged many young men to join the army D．showed that he could keep his promises9．What does the story mainly want to tell us?A．Money talks.B．Keeping promises can earn people’s trust. C．Earning people’s trust is never easy.D．Reforms are important for a country to develop.03（2022年贵州省黔东南州中考英语真题）To Borrow Arrows with Thatched BoatsOne day, Zhou Yu ordered Zhuge Liang to make 100,000 arrows（箭）in ten days. Zhou Yu thought it was impossible, but Zhuge Liang said, “Give me three days.” Then he asked Lu Su to lend him 20 boats, andthe soldiers put some scarecrows（稻草人）in line on the boats. He reminded Lu Su not to tell Zhou Yu what was happening.When Lu Su came again to see Zhuge Liang, he found nothing unusual. Nothing happened on the second day, either. In the small hours（凌晨）of the third day, Zhuge Liang invited Lu Su for a boat ride. The 20 boats were tied together with strong ropes. Zhuge’s fleet went towards the camp of Cao Cao. The surface of the river was covered with thick mist（雾）all over. People could hardly see each other on the river. When Zhuge’s fleet got close to the Cao camp before dawn（黎明）, Zhuge Liang ordered his soldiers to shout and beat drums heavily to pretend an attack. But Zhuge and Lu Su only sat inside one boat drinking wine to enjoy themselves.As soon as the Cao camp heard the shouting and drum beating, they mistook it for a surprise attack by the Zhou Yu camp. Since they could see nobody on the river, they had to order 3,000 soldiers to shoot arrows to stop the unexpected attack. The front of the scarecrows was quickly full of arrows. After a while, Zhuge Liang had his fleet turned around to get the other side of the scarecrows to face the Cao camp. When both sides were full of arrows, the day broke. Zhuge Liang ordered his soldiers to return. The soldiers shouted in excitement, “Thank you, Cao Cao, for your arrows.” After they got back to their camp, they collected more than 100,000 arrows in total from the scarecrows.10．How many days did Zhuge Liang need to make 100,000 arrows?A．One day.B．Two days.C．Three days.D．Ten days.11．The underlined word “feet” probably means _________ in Chinese.A．船帆B．甲板C．船浆D．船队12．Who created the idea to get the arrows?A．Zhou Y u.B．Zhuge Liang.C．Lu Su.D．Cao Cao.13．The soldiers in the Cao camp shot arrows because _________.A．the Zhou Yu camp started an attackB．they could see each other on the riverC．they mistook the shouting and beating for a surprise attackD．Lu Su beat the drums14．How did Zhou Yu probably feel after Zhuge Liang returned with over 100,000 arrows? A．Surprised.B．Bored.C．Tired.D．Lonely.04（江苏省南通海安市2021-2022学年八年级下学期期末学业质量监测英语试题）请认真阅读下面短文, 并根据短文内容回答问题。
快捷英语时文阅读九年级
快捷英语时文阅读九年级以下是快捷英语时文阅读九年级的一篇文章：The Power of Reading: How Books Can Transform LivesIn today's digital age, it's easy to overlook the power of reading books. We are constantly bombarded with information from social media, the internet, and television. But books have the unique ability to transport us to different worlds, inspire our imaginations, and open our minds to new ideas.Researchers have found that reading books has a significant impact on our mental health and well-being. It can reduce stress levels, improve concentration, and enhance our creativity. Reading books can also help us better understand ourselves and others, as well as the world around us.But it's not just the benefits for individuals. Reading books is also important for society as a whole. It can promote critical thinking,foster a love of learning, and encourage a sense of empathy and understanding among people.So, in recognition of the importance of reading books, many countries around the world have implemented national reading programs to encourage more people to pick up a book and read. These programs are aimed at helping individuals, communities, and even countries become more literate and informed.In conclusion, reading books is not only a fun pastime, but also an essential tool for personal and societal development. It has the power to transform lives and make a positive impact on the world. So, the next time you find yourself with some free time, pick up a book and see where it takes you. You might be surprised by the journey you embark on and the new ideas you discover along the way.希望这篇文章能够帮助您。
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读—音乐与舞蹈
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-音乐与舞蹈01（2024·四川成都·一模）Is there a connection between music and language? According to recent studies, the answer is yes. Here, let’s look at the following two.Music and HearingA recent study by researcher Nina Kraus shows that playing a musical instrument can make a person’s hearing ability become better. In the study, two groups of people listened to a person talking in a noisy room. The people in the first group were musicians, while those in the second group weren’t. The musicians were able to hear the talking person more clearly.Think about violinists in a show. When they play with the group, they hear their own instrument and many others, too. But the violinists must listen closely to what they are playing, and leave out the other sounds. In this way, musicians are able to focus on certain sounds, even in a room with lots of noise.Music and SpeakingGottfried Schlaug, a doctor at Harvard Medical School, works with stroke (中风) patients. Because of their illness, these people cannot say their names, addresses, or other information normally. However, they can still sing. Dr. Schlaug was surprised to find that singing words helped his patients to finally speak. Why does this work? Schlaug isn’t sure. Music seems to help patients to use the brain again.From the results, we can know that music is a good influence on concentration, the ability to focus on one thing. It works on listening and speaking skills as well. Playing an instrument or singing can help us do better in school as well. So music is not only enjoyable, it’s also good for us in many other ways.1．Which two groups of people took part in Nina Kraus’ study?A．Noisy people and quiet people.B．Musicians and non-musicians.C．Violinists and other musicians.2．Why are the violinists mentioned (提及) in paragraph 3?A．To describe what they did in a show.B．To show how important they are in the study.C．To better explain why musicians hear more clearly.3．How does Gottfried Schlaug help stroke patients speak?A．By playing music for them.B．By asking them to sing words.C．By getting them to play an instrument.4．What’s the passage mainly about?A．Music makes people listen carefully and hear well.B．Music can be well used in medical research.C．Music helps with people’s language abilities.5．In which magazine might we read this passage?A．B．C．02（2024·陕西西安·一模）The Zeng Houyi Chime Bells (编钟) were uncovered from the Zeng Houyi Tomb in Suizhou, Hubei Province in 1978. They are historically important treasure of China.The Zeng Houyi Chime Bells are hung at three levels and are set in eight groups. There are 19 bells in three groups at the top level, 33 bells in three groups at the middle level and 12 bells in two groups at the bottom level. Besides, there is a much larger bell used to adjust pitch (调节音高). The bells in each row are different from one another in shape and size.The Zeng Houyi Chime Bells are hung on two sets of wood racks (架子), One rack is 7.48meters long and 2.65 meters wide. The other rack is 3.35 meters long and 2.73 meters wide. The two racks are perpendicular to each other, which forms an angle of ninety degrees.The Zeng Houyi Chime Bells weigh a total of 5 tons. The biggest bell is of 153.4 cm in height and 203.6 kg in weight while the smallest bell is of 20.4 cm in height and 2.4 kg in weight.Five musicians were needed to play the instrument in the past. These bells have no clappers (铃舌) and are sounded by striking. Because of their shape, each bell could produce two different tones (音色)—one if struck at theside, the other at the center. The whole set of chime bells is able to produce all the tones of a modern piano. 6．How many bells does the whole set of chime bells have in all?A．45.B．52.C．64.D．65.7．Which picture shows that two lines are “perpendicular” to each other?A．B．C．D．8．What does the fifth paragraph mainly tell us?A．How these bells were played in the past.B．How many musicians were needed to play the bells in the past.C．Why the chime bells have no clappers.D．How many tones each bell could produce.9．The following paragraph can best go after ________.In brief, there are more than 2, 800 Chinese characters relating to music and the making of the instrument on the bells. Instruments of such a scale and such fine craftsmanship (工艺) were quite rare (稀有的) in the world at the time.A．Paragraph 1B．Paragraph 3C．Paragraph 4D．Paragraph 503（22-23九年级下·湖南长沙·期中）What do you usually use memes (表情包) for? Two young women have turned fun memes into dance moves. They’ve gained about 800,000 fans with their funny performances.Asuan, 26, and Lidawang, 29, are two graduate students of Beijing Dance Academy. They wanted to create something different from the beautiful stage performances that they learned in school.“We gradually found our own styles—funny memes, cartoons, or games, we take these periods of young people’s pop culture and recreate them,” said Lidawang.However, being funny doesn’t mean they don’t put their heart into the dance moves. Memes are popular becauseof their expressiveness (表情丰富), and recreating that expressiveness with dance can be very challenging. It usually takes them one to six months to create a two-minute dance video. To improve their moves they would record their rehearsals (排练) and then look at their moves over and over again.Asuan even made a teaching video for one of their most popular dances—“the Yellow Alien”, based on the meme from the Spanish song Dame Tu Cosita. She worked out how to act like aliens—the relaxed shoulder, the deep squat (深蹲) move and the surprised but childish eyes. As many fans send them “homework” videos, their meme dances are becoming new memes themselves too.“The nature of dance is to express and communicate. What we communicate and pass on to others is happiness and entertainment (娱乐),” said Lidawang.“We’re happy to call ourselves ‘comedians in the world of dance’,” added Asuan.10．What do we know about Asuan and Lidawang’s dance style?A．It is popular among the students at Beijing Dance Academy.B．It is based on what they learned at school.C．It comes from the pop culture of young people.11．Why are their dances challenging?A．Because it is hard to find enough popular memes.B．Because it is difficult to recreate the expressiveness with dance.C．Because each move needs one to six months to check and discuss.12．“The Yellow Alien” in the passage is ________.A．a Spanish song B．a popular dance C．a teaching video13．Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?A．The two girls express the nature of dance in a special way.B．The two girls become very popular without making much effort.C．The two girls just take the memes from Chinese culture.14．What is the passage mainly about?A．Memes based on funny dances.B．Popular dances among young people.C．Two dancers and their special dances.04（23-24九年级上·山东聊城·期末）68-year-old Xu Lili stands out in a group of young people. She goes square dancing every night with her friends in the center of Harbin, Heilongjiang. Their dancing has strong music and great movements, making it more like disco than the slow traditional Chinese square dancing. Xu is the organizer and the only old one in the group. Most dancers are in their 20s. “Grandma Xu may be old, but we all learn from her,” says Zhang Dongkai, 23. “She is our leader.”Most of her friends are young people. She has danced with them for more than 10 years. She doesn’t like slow dance. Dancing is the happiest part of her day. It not only keeps her healthy, but also makes her happy. Her dancing makes her famous on the Internet, with many people speaking highly of her dancing.Not looking after grandchildren, now more elderly Chinese are enjoying their own lives. Wang Y un, 72, goes to a dance class for the old people every week at Harbin University. It is one of the earliest universities for the elderly in China. Hundreds of old people have taken lessons there in the past thirty years. The age of Wang’s dance class is over 60. Many students were not in good shape when they first came, but dancing changed their attitude (态度) to life. They want a better life.15．Who does Xu Lili go dancing with?A．Her friends.B．Her students.C．Her daughters.D．Her classmates.16．What is NOT true according to the article?A．Xu Lili’s dancing has great movements.B．Xu Lili is the only old person in their group.C．Xu Lili’s dancing doesn’t have strong music.D．Traditional Chinese square dancing is usually slow.17．What do you know about Xu Lili according to the text?A．She is happy.B．She is healthy.C．She likes dancing best.D．All of the above (上面).18．How often does Wang Y un go to the dance class?A．Every day.B．Every week.C．Twice a day.D．Never.19．The writer wrote the article to tell us ________.A．young people like elderly ChineseB．elderly Chinese don’t like square dancingC．elderly Chinese are enjoying their own livesD．elderly Chinese should look after grandchildren05（23-24九年级上·四川广元·期末）Peng Jingxuan, a 26-year-old Chinese girl, is now studying in a music university in Paris. While learning abroad, she is also working at spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world. Peng, born in 1995, began to learn the guzheng when she was seven years old. After arriving in France in late 2017, she saw many people do street performances, but few of them knew about Chinese music. So she decided to play the guzheng on the streets.Peng made her first performance in from of a theater in October, 2018. “I was very nervous at that time, but a lot of people said they enjoyed my performance,” Peng said. Then she started to perform during weekends and holidays. After being asked plenty of times by local people about the guzheng, Peng now carries a book that explains the instrument to foreigners. Later, she posted her first video of playing the guzheng online and it spread quickly. From then on, Peng has posted many videos of her street performances. The videos have got many likes and made her a very popular guzheng artist. She has millions of fans on the Internet now.More and more people show great interest in the guzheng after watching Peng’s performances. Every time they ask me which country the guzheng comes from, I am very happy to tell them it’s from China.20．Peng started to learn the guzheng ________.A．in 1995B．in 2002C．in 2017D．in 201821．Why did Peng decide to play the guzheng on the streets in Paris?A．Because she needed to make money for her education.B．Because she wanted to become famous.C．Because she found few people there knew about Chinese music.D．Because she wanted to make videos to post online.22．What’s the come order of the following events?①put her first video online②got many fans③went to Paris④made her first performanceA．③④①②B．①②③④C．③①④②D．①④②③23．What is the book that Peng carries about?A．Dresses.B．Performances.C．The guzheng.D．French instruments.24．What is the passage mainly about?A．Advising people to visit Peng.B．Telling the story of a popular guzheng artist.C．Asking people to learn the guzheng.D．Encouraging readers to do street performances.06（23-24九年级上·河北保定·期末）Anda Union is a nine-member band from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The band’s name “Anda” comes from the Mongolian word for “brotherhood”.In August, 2023, the band performed for the first time in the music show The Big Band 3. Their performance soon won the hearts of the audience. The first song they performed was called Jangar, which brought to life the epic (史诗) of Jangar, a famous Mongolian hero. Dressed in traditional Mongolian costumes, the nine musicians played instruments such as the horse-head fiddle (马头琴) and a box-shaped double bass. And they sang in Mongolian,giving the audience a special musical experience.“I had only dreamed about the grasslands of Inner Mongolia before, but by watching their performance, I felt asif I were in the broad grasslands, enjoying their beauty,” said an audience member. “I especially love their horse-head fiddle,” said another. “It sounds like horses running across the grassland.”Nars, the band’s lead musician, says since they started the band, their goal has been to draw inspiration from old, forgotten songs while creating a new form of music. They consider Mongolian music a great treasure and want more people to hear it.Most of the members are good at khoomei (呼麦), a style of Mongolian throat singing. In 2006, Anda Union was given the chance to perform nationwide. In addition, they took their unique sound worldwide, touring the US, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.They have slowed down and returned home, giving themselves time to meet elderly musicians and listen to more old songs in recent years. “There is a wealth of folk music for us to learn. So far, all we have done with our songs is like a drop in the ocean,” says Nars.25．Who is Jangar?A．A great hero.B．An audience member.C．A famous musician.D．The lead singer of the band.26．How did the audience feel about their performance?A．It was moving.B．It was fantastic.C．It was too loud.D．It was difficult to understand.27．Which of the following is TRUE about khoomei?A．It’s a special way of singing.B．The band members are all good at it.C．It is a music form created by the band.D．It’s a traditional way of expressing one’s feelings.28．What have Anda Union done in recent years?A．They have planned to start a new band.B．They have continued touring around the world.C．They have stopped and looked for more inspiration.D．They have started learning some Western music.29．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A．There are a lot of other bands like them.B．They have deep knowledge of folk music.C．They plan to take inspiration from the ocean.D．There is much more they need to do in the future.07（23-24九年级上·江西抚州·期末）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读—科普新知
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-科普新知01（2023上·浙江·九年级期中）Whether yellow, red or white, the onion is a vegetable that you may not know well. The list of uses in cooking for it is endless. People have used onions to add flavor (味道) to their foods for thousands of years. Besides onions’ great taste, they are very good for you. They have special chemicals (化学物质) that improve your ability to fight off sickness and you have fewer chances of getting a disease.No matter how good onions are for you, it is difficult to cut an onion without your eyes filling with tears! When you cut into an onion, irritating chemicals inside the onion will get into the air. They touch your whole eves and cause pain. Your eyes make tears to wash away the chemicals and protect your eyes.Luckily, cooks and scientists have discovered some ways to keep you from crying when you cut up onions:●Cut the onion under running water. The water will wash away the chemicals before they can reach your eyes.●Use a fan to blow air over the onion as you cut it. The air will blow the chemicals away from your eyes.●Put the onion in a fridge for an hour before cutting. This helps make the chemicals in the onion move slowly, so they may not ever reach your eyes.If you try out these good ideas and still cry while cutting onions, don’t worry. Scientists think if you cut more onions, your body will become more resilient to the onion’s chemicals. So the tears will not last long. If you think about how healthy onions are, you might even call those tears “happy tears”.1．Why can onions help you fight off sickness?A．Because they have different colors.B．Because they have many uses in cooking.C．Because they have great taste.D．Because they have special chemicals.2．Why do your eyes make tears when you cut onions?A．To improve physical condition.B．To prevent common diseases.C．To wash away irritating chemicals.D．To cause terrible pain.3．What can you do to stop crying according to the text?①Cut the onion under running water.②Use a fan to blow air over the onion while cutting.③Cover the onion with a piece of cloth as you cut it.④Put the onion in a fridge for an hour before cutting.A．①②③B．①②④C．①③④D．②③④4．In which section of a magazine can you probably read the text?A．Life and Health.B．Language and Culture.C．Business World.D．National News.02（2022上·四川遂宁·九年级统考期末）It’s said that China uses 45 billion pairs of chopsticks a year. Here’ssome information about chopstick’s history.Chopsticks have a long history of more than 3,000 years in China. The recorded history of chopsticks is as early as the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC). According to an article about Chinese history, the emperor of the Shang Dynasty (商朝) used chopsticks made of ivory.Legends (传说) about how chopsticks were invented▲ One is about Jiang Ziya. He was told by a bird to use bamboo sticks to pick up meat. When smoke came from bamboo sticks, he found out that his wife wanted to use poisonous (有毒的) food to kill him.▲ Another is about Da Ji. She used to please Emperor Zhou by picking up hot meat with hair sticks.▲ The third one is about Da Yu. He invented wooden chopsticks to pick up hot food to save time over the meal while preparing for flood control work (控制洪水).Materials of chopsticks●Bamboo has been the most popular material used for chopsticks because it is not expensive, easy-to-get, resistant (有抵抗力的) to heat, and has no terrible odor or taste.●Wood: Cedar, sandal wood, teak and pine have also been used.●Jade (玉、翡翠) and metal: In the past, the wealthy people had chopsticks made of jade. People also used some metals such as gold and silver to make chopsticks.● Porcelain (瓷器) and plastic: These two materials are used in modern times because of the development of technology.5．How many legends are mentioned (被提到) in the passage?A．Three.B．Four.C．Five.D．Six.6．Who wanted to kill Jiang Ziya according to the passage ?A．Da Ji.B．Da Yu.C．The emperor.D．His wife.7．What does the underlined word “odor” probably mean in Chinese ?A．硬度B．触觉C．气味D．视觉8．Which of the following is NOT the reason why bamboo is used to make chopsticks?A．Bamboo is resistant to heat.B．Bamboo grows fast everywhere.C．Bamboo is not expensive to get.D．Bamboo doesn’t taste terrible.9．What’s the purpose of the passage?A．To tell us some legends of using chopsticks.B．To explain why chopsticks are popular.C．To tell us how to use chopsticks to eat meals.D．To tell us some information about chopsticks.03（2022上·安徽六安·九年级统考期末）We all know the strange feeling of watching the time change on a clock. You never see it change because the hands move so slowly. But of course, the time is changing all the time.Human faces, like clock faces, are also changing. And like clocks, the changes take place too slowly to be noticed. Over many thousands of years, though, huge changes are possible. For example, the human brain tripled (三倍) in size and began to think more. Our faces became flatter (平坦的).If our heads became larger in the past, how will things change in the future? Unlike the changes of a clock face, the changes in human faces are very difficult to predict (预测). One of the main reasons for this is the way in which we can now control parts of nature. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, all changes were natural, but now we can actively choose ways for our own evolution (进化).Just a few hundred years ago, most humans were working in the fields, whereas nowadays more and more people receive education. These are just predictions, and no one can be sure how human beings will become in the future. But with such huge changes in our environment, it seems likely that we will look very different in the future. 10．The changes of human are hardly noticed because ________.A．human faces never change B．the human brain becomes biggerC．the changes take place too slowly D．we never think about the changes11．The third paragraph tells us ________.A．human faces can’t be controlled by usB．human faces used to be changed by natureC．it is easy to predict the changes in human changesD．human can’t change the size of the brain in the future12．From the last paragraph, we can learn that ________.A．the predictions will surely be true B．people in the past liked to be educatedC．future humans must have larger heads D．humans will not look the same as today04（2022上·浙江宁波·九年级统考期末）In the story Snow White, the jealous queen decides to get rid of Snow White once and for all with an apple dipped in deadly poison (毒药). Thanks to some helpful dwarfs and a handsome prince, Snow White recovers (恢复). But the queen didn’t need to go to all that trouble. In fact, apples, along with many common fruits we eat are already poisonous! But don’t worry—it won’t harm you. It’s only the seeds you need to avoid.Apple trees belong to a plant family called Prunus (蔷薇科树). This group also includes peaches, cherries and so on. The seeds and pits (果核) of all these fruits contain a chemical called amygdalin (苦杏仁苷). Inside an animal’s stomach, amygdalin turns into a strong poison called cyanide (氰化物). And cyanide can make people and animals very sick, or even kill them.Still, don’t worry if you accidentally swallow a few apple seeds. Each seed has only a very tiny amount of poison. You’d have to eat a large bowlful of seeds to feel any effect. And you’d need to chew them well—the hard, shiny shells of apple seeds keep the poison locked inside. Unchewed seeds usually pass right through and come out whole in your poop (粪便). But cows and other animals often chew up seeds along with the fruit, so they can get sick from eating apples and plums that fall to the ground.Why would a tree make poisoned seeds? To stop animals from nibbling on them! Amygdalin tastes terrible. It’salso found in leaves and other parts of fruit trees. If a deer or cow chews on apple leaves, it gets a nasty taste and an upset stomach. Animals soon learn to leave those trees alone. Thanks, amygdalin!13．Why does the writer mention the story of Snow White in the first paragraph?A．To amuse the readers.B．To provide an example.C．To express an opinion.D．To lead in to the topic.14．According to the passage, amygdalin is contained in ______.A．A B．B C．C D．D15．What does the underlined word “nibble” mean in paragraph four?A．pollute B．touch C．break D．eat16．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A．A tree makes poisoned seeds to protect itself.B．There’s tiny amount of poison in each apple seed.C．It’s not harmful for animals to chew up seeds with fruit.D．It’s just OK to swallow several seeds without chewing up.05（2023上·浙江温州·九年级校考竞赛）How do people think differently? This has always been unusual. To search an answer, a scientist named J. P. Guilford started a famous study of creativity in the 1970s, known as the nine-dot puzzle (九点谜题). He asked the participants (参与者) to connect all nine dots using only four straight lines, without lifting their pencils from the page.All the participants looked for solutions within the square they imagined. Only 20 percent managed to break out of the square and continue their lines in the white space around the dots, while the rest of them were blinded by the boundaries (边界) of the square.The results of Guilford’s study led him to a conclusion: creativity needs you to go outside the box. The idea was widely spread soon. Overnight, it seemed that creativity experts everywhere were teaching managers how to think outside the box. The idea was so popular that no one thought of checking the facts. No one, that is, before two different research teams— Clarke Burmham with Kenneth Davis, and Joseph Alba with Robert Weisberg—did another experiment.To make sure that Guilford’s study is correct, both teams divided participants into two groups. The first group was given the same instructions as the participants in Guilford’s experiment. The second group was told to draw the lines outside the imagined box. Guess what? Only a little more than 20 percent solved the puzzle, which is no big difference from the result of Guilford’s experiment.Let’s look a little more closely at the surprising result. Solving this problem requires people to think outside the box. However, direct and clear instructions to “think outside the box” do not help participants improve their performance. The widely spread idea that out-of-the-box thinking makes people more creative can, in some way, be dangerous. After all, with one simple but brilliant experiment, researchers had proved that the connection between thinking outside the box and creativity was a misunderstanding.17．The nine-dot puzzle study is mainly focused on ________.A．how people do things in real life B．what people see in the experimentC．how people think in different ways D．what knowledge people have learned18．Why did the two research teams do the following experiment?A．To discover the main idea of Guiford’s study.B．To show different views against Guiford’s study.C．To collect supporting details for Guiford’s study.D．To double-check the correctness of Guiford’s study. 19．From the passage, we can learn that _________.A．boundaries sometimes make people think less creativelyB．clear instructions influence how people solve problemsC．few people performed better with the clear instructionsD．the methods of nine-dot puzzle study need to be improved20．Which is the best title for the passage?A．Puzzle Solving: A Key To Creativity B．Nine-Dot Puzzle: A Magic TestC．Thinking Outside the Box: A Misleading Idea D．Creative Thinking: An Unusual Topic06（2023上·浙江温州·九年级校联考阶段练习）①Most people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals can’t talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees, behave dishonestly to fool other animals. Why? Dishonesty often helps them survive.②Many kinds of birds are very successful at fooling other animals. For example, a bird called the plover sometimes pretends to be hurt in order to protect its young. When a predator gets close to its nest, the plover leads the predator away from the nest. How? It pretends to have a broken wing. The predator follows the “hurt” adult, leaving the baby birds safe in the nest.③Another kind of bird, the scrub jay, buries its food so it always has something to eat. Scrub jays are also thieves. They watch where others bury their food and steal it. But clever scrub jays seem to know when a thief is watching them. So they go back later, unbury the food, and bury it again somewhere else.④Birds called cuckoos have found a way to have babies without doing much work. How? They don’t make nests. But they get into other birds’ nests secretly. Then they lay their eggs and fly away. When the baby birds come out, their adoptive parents feed them.⑤Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky. After a fight, the losing chimp will give its hand to the other. When the winning chimp puts out its hand, too, the chimps are friendly again. But an animal expert once saw a losingchimp take the winner’s hand and start fighting again.⑥Chimps are sneaky in other ways, too. When chimps find food that they love, such as bananas, it is natural for them to cry out. Then other chimps come running. But some clever chimps learn to cry very softly when they find food. That way, other chimps don’t hear them, and they don’t need to share their food.⑦As children, many of us learn the saying “You can’t fool Mother Nature.” But maybe you can’t trust her, either.21．A plover protects its young from a predator by ________.A．getting closer to its young B．driving away the adult predatorC．leaving its young in another nest D．pretending to have a wound22．By “Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky” (Paragraph⑤), the author means ________.A．chimps are always honest B．chimps are sometimes dishonestC．chimps are ready to fight others D．chimps can be selfish23．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Cuckoos fool their adoptive parents by making no nests.B．The losing chimp won the fight by taking the winner’s hand.C．Some clever scrub jays often steal their food back.D．Some chimps lower their cry to keep food away from others.24．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A．How does honesty help animals survive?B．Do animals lie?C．Does Mother Nature fool animals?D．How do animals learn to lie?07（2022上·山东烟台·九年级统考期末）These days, wearing a face mask (口罩) is a common thing to do, and it helps prevent diseases during COVID-19. However, that also means single-use face masks, gloves, and other PPE are the newest forms of rubbish on city streets, beaches, and in the ocean.This is bad for all, and there are many reasons. And one of the worst ones is that the littered face masks can seriously hurt animals. Ashley Fruno, a member of an animal rights group said, “Face masks aren’t going away soon.” So when we throw them away, they can be bad for the environment and the animals that live on the same planet as us.Monkeys have been found biting the straps (带子) of used masks in the hills outside Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur. This may make them lose their breath or even die. In Britain, a seabird’s legs have been found tangled (缠住) in the straps of a mask for up to a week. It was a painful experience for the seabird.It’s hard to believe that face masks that once saved people’s lives are now killing wild animals. A large number of face masks are moving to the living places of animals. If you wear a single-use face mask, make sure of throwing it away properly. Never litter it on the ground, or throw it away outside, as the wind could blow it away.Please don’t let the masks become a night-mare for wildlife. Thank you for doing your part to keep all animals safe!25．Which of the following belongs to the newest forms of rubbish according to the passage?①single-use face masks ②single-use gloves③single-use plastics ④single-use cupsA．①③B．①④C．②③D．①②26．What does the underlined sentence mean?A．People will stop wearing face masks in recent years.B．Face masks can be blown to a far place in a short time.C．Face masks can be made into other things soon.D．It takes a long time for face masks to disappear.27．How does the writer show the harm of littered face masks on animals?A．By giving reasons.B．By listing numbers.C．By giving examples.D．By asking questions.28．What can we infer (推断) from the passage?A．Animals like to play with masks.B．Face masks are only bad for animals.C．Face masks can be buried under the ground.D．Whether face masks are good or not depends on how people deal with them.29．Where can we most probably read this passage?A．In a storybook.B．In a travel guide.C．In a sports newspaper.D．In an environmental magazine.08（2022上·安徽六安·九年级统考期末）Can plants talk? Modem research has found something amazing: they32．A．gives up B．gives in C．gives out D．gives away33．A．bees B．rabbits C．bears D．lions34．A．heavily B．smoothly C．usually D．surprisingly35．A．animal B．plant C．wood D．flower36．A．search B．receive C．share D．collect37．A．spread B．sell C．store D．trade38．A．start B．plan C．lead D．stop39．A．voices B．words C．ways D．languages09（2022上·山东淄博·九年级统考期末）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括参考答案：1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A【导语】本文是一篇说明文。
初三英语时文阅读
初三英语时文阅读（材料一）想拥有“点金术”? 但是，它真的能带给你幸福吗？King Midas and his Golden TouchLong long ago, there lived in Greece a king whose name was Midas. He was a greedy man and loved gold better than anything else in the world.One day, he asked a god to give him more gold. The god decided to punish him and said, “Your wish is granted already. Everything you touch will turn to gold.”Midas was overjoyed when he heard this. The next morning, he got up early to test his skill. When he touched his bed, it turned to gold. “Gold!” cried Midas, laughing like a naughty little boy. “It works!”Not only stones, flowers, and the furnishings of his house turned to gold, but，when he sat down to table, so did the food he ate and the water he drank.He was unhappy now. Just then his daughter ran up to him, Midas touched her hand. At once her body became cold and stiff. Midas was holding a gold statue!At last, he begged the god to free him from his wish. “Go to the river and bathe in it,” the god said. So Midas did, and the water took away his golden touch. He would never forget this lesson: gold did not bring happiness.This is a Greek myth. Nowadays, the idiom “have the Midas touch” means to have the ability to be successful, especially the ability to make money easily. Well, do you want to have the Midas touch and become a millionaire?（材料二）交换了衣服，是否也就交换了命运？The Prince and the PauperThe Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain tells the story of Tom Canty, the son of a beggar and thief, and young Edward Tudor, the only son ofKing Henry VIII (亨利八世) of England.Tom’s life in the back streets of London is hard. He is forced by his father, John Canty, to go out begging every day, and if he returnsempty-handed, he will be beaten. Tom loves stories about nobility (贵族),and he always dreams of living such a life.One day, Tom’s daydr eaming leads him out of the city of London, past the palaces of the rich, and finally to Westminster Palace (威斯敏斯特宫),where he actually sees Edward, the prince, on the other side of a fence. At the same time, the prince notices Tom and invites him into the palace.Each of the boys is fascinated (使……着迷) by the other’s life. Theyexchange clothing and discover that they look very much alike. The guard, believing that the prince is the pauper, pushes Edward out of the palace. SoTom begins to play (装成) the prince at Westminster Palace, while Edward, the prince, has to learn to survive (存活) in the harsh and violent worldoutside his palace.At first, Tom enjoys his new life very much, but soon he’s in trouble. People in the court (宫廷) become very confu sed about the “prince’s” rude behavior, saying that the prince is mad. Then Henry VIII sends two people to watch over (监督) the “prince” and to remind him of what he should do.With some guidance, Tom learns quickly and gradually gets used to his court life.In the meantime, Edward is living with John Canty and is forced to beg and steal. One night, he manages to slip away (逃走) from the family.The scene then moves to a royal dinner, where Tom is told that Henry VIII is dead. Tom thus suddenly becomes the king. He uses every opportunity to learn, and to remember, important royal matters.While Tom is becoming more like an heir (继承人) to the throne of England (英国王位), the real prince is trying his best to deal with a lot of trouble. John Canty, still believing Edward is his son, keeps tracing (追踪) him and wants to catch him. Edward then wanders alone across the countryside, driven away (赶走) whenever he begs for food or rest. Alonghis journey, he hears many stories about the injustices (不公平、非正义的行为) o f English laws and gets a close look at the common people’s life.As Edward is returning to London, Tom is rapidly learning to be a king and is preparing for his coronation (加冕). On Coronation Day, just as the crown is about to be put on Tom’s head, E dward stops it. The real prince finally becomes the king, and Tom is made the “King’s Ward (国王护卫).” Throughout his reign (统治), Edward always remembers his adventures and reigns more mercifully (仁慈地) because of them.（材料三）当甲型H1N1流感全球蔓延，世界卫生组织表示：不排除把流感大流行警告级别提升至6级的可能性。
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2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-人物故事01（2023秋·广东深圳·九年级校考开学考试）Guo Guangpu, a university professor, can be a bit odd outside the classroom, especially when he is seen sniffing（闻）bird droppings, or even pretending to eat them for dramatic effect.This dramatic way of teaching has proved to be effective. To date, Guo has made more than 100 short science videos about animals and plants, as well as ecology systems. People can find information on a wide range of interesting natural phenomena（现象）in Guo’s educational videos on the popular short video-sharing platform Douyin.His followers have watched his trips to learn about unusual knowledge. For example, they can see lychee in Dongguan of Guangdong province, Asiatic toad（蟾蜍）in Zhejiang province, and weird fruits of various shapes and sizes in Yunnan province.“Science videos are not easy to make. You have to be professional as well as lively and interesting. Only in this way can people with different levels of knowledge understand,” Guo says. Therefore, he needs to look up plenty of information to make sure that there are no mistakes in his videos. While presenting the knowledge, he also tries his best to deliver the information in plain words.As a result, his efforts have attracted more than 14,000 followers since March. Some of his videos have received as many as 17,000 likes.“With the help of Professor Guo, I am able to appreciate the beautiful land across the country even without leaving home,” says Ren Jiaxi, one of Guo’s Douyin followers. “His video encourages my interest in learning,” Renadds.1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Guo plans to make more than 100 videos every year.B．All of Guo’s videos have received as many as 17,000 likes.C．Guo’s videos are educational even though there are some mistakes.D．Over 14,000 people have followed Guo’s videos online.2．Why are the examples mentioned in the third paragraph?A．To show the rich natural resources in China.B．To compare the differences in different provinces.C．To prove how much viewers can learn from Guo’s videos.D．To list all the natural phenomena Guo has presented in his videos.3．What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?A．How much information is needed in order to make a video.B．The challenge Guo comes across when making videos.C．The introduction of a professional and interesting video.D．How to deliver knowledge in plain words.4．Which of the following words can be used to describe Professor Guo?①professional②creative③knowledgeable④weirdA．①②③B．①②④C．②③④D．①③④5．What’s the best title of this passage?A．Science videos are difficult to make.B．A university professor seeks a new way to teach.C．Dramatic way of teaching is the most effective.D．Making short videos is getting more popular in school.02（2023秋·广东汕头·九年级统考期末）Confucius（孔子）was one of the most important people in human history. He taught people to be polite and love each other. His ideas changed people's life.Early LifeConfucius was born around 551 B．C．in China. That was over 2, 500 years ago. Some say that Confuciuswas born into a rich family. Others say he was born poor. One thing is clear: Confucius lived during a time of great trouble.Philosophy（哲学）and TeachingsDifferent groups in China were fighting. People forgot about good manners（礼仪）. This made Confucius sad. He wanted people to be kind and polite to each other. He believed in the idea of “ren”. That means “loving others”. “People should follow the Golden Rule, ”he said. The Golden Rule is “to treat others as you would like to be treated”. He believed that a good leader should treat his followers with care. This would help the leader set a good example. Confucius thought leaders could make people follow the law（法律）.____Confucius promoted（提倡）music education. He thought music had a strong influence on people and believed that music could make the things on the earth get on well with each other.So music made it possible for our society to develop well.DeathConfucius died at the age of 71 or 72. After his death, he was honored as a man of wisdom. His ideas helped shape the Chinese government. Today he is known as one of the most important teachers in Chinese history. 6．Which of the following is the Golden Rule according to the passage? ________A．学而时习之, 不亦说乎.B．邦有道, 不废.C．三人行, 必有我师焉.D．己所不欲, 勿施于人.7．“ ________” can be put in the blank“________”.A．Influence B．Music C．Manners D．Society8．From the passage, we can learn that ________.A．Confucius lived an easy life when he was youngB．good manners were very important to ConfuciusC．the idea of"ren"means one should be carefulD．a good leader should control people by law9．Which is the best title of the passage? ________A．Some advice on being polite.B．Some facts about Confucius.C．Some famous teachers in history.D．Some knowledge about Chinese history.10．We may read the passage in ________column（专栏）of a newspaper.A．GREAT PEOPLE B．HEALTHY LIFE C．FUNNY STORIES D．ANIMAL WORLD03（2022秋·广西南宁·九年级统考阶段练习）Yang Liu, a 24-year-old girl from northern Guizhou is an inheritor(继承人) of bamboo drifting(独竹漂), an intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) in her hometown.grandmother asked her to learn bamboo drifting. Learning this traditional skill, however, is not easy. The bambooAfter three years of hard practice, she could 16 stand on the bamboo pole easilyBut Yang didn’t 17 there. She put dance into bamboo drifting because of her dream of becoming a 18 when she was young. She went on to practice many difficult actions on the bamboo pole.Now, Yang is 19 as a dancer on a bamboo pole. Many people are enjoying her drifting dancing. More and more people are discovering the beauty that can be found in bamboo drifting and many other traditional 20 passed down from our ancestors(祖先).11．A．history B．programme C．problem D．memory12．A．protect B．find C．clean D．cross13．A．tall B．strong C．happy D．quiet14．A．difficult B．safe C．natural D．easy15．A．stand up B．warm up C．give up D．wake up16．A．patiently B．finally C．suddenly D．secretly17．A．arrive B．continue C．pass D．remain18．A．teacher B．driver C．singer D．dancer19．A．famous B．wise C．honest D．humorous20．A．food B．music C．skills D．clothes04（2023·福建厦门·厦门外国语学校校考模拟预测）阅读下面短文，根据语境、音标或单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的单词，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。
03 发明与创造-2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-发明与创造题型主要内容1 阅读理解介绍了一个12岁的美国女孩Madison Checketts为了减少塑料垃圾而发明的可食用水瓶的故事。
2 阅读理解介绍出售回收物的不便引出了最新的微信小程序。
人们可以通过小程序来预约，增加了便利性，也保护了环境。
3 阅读理解介绍了OpenAI开发的ChatGPT是最强大的人工智能之一，它具有和真人一样的完整写作能力；但它也带来了一些问题4 短文填空介绍了一种新型的阅读方式——图书漂流。
5 短文填空介绍了智能窗户清洁机器人Ozmo。
6 短文填空许多孩子还没有养成正确的洗手习惯。
Issar和他的朋友决定用一种有趣的方法来解决这个问题。
他们尝试了很多次，创造了一种叫做Soppen的工具。
它把洗手变成了一项有趣的活动。
01（2023·广东佛山·统考三模）Across the world, humans buy around 1.3 billion single-use plastic bottles a day. However, only about 9% of them are recycled and most of them end up in landfills, the ocean or elsewhere in nature.When beach-loving Madison Checketts noticed that many plastic bottles polluted the sand during her family trip to California, the 12-year-old American girl realized that this needed to be changed. So for her school science project, she decided to focus on reducing plastic litter.During her research, Madison came across a special method of packing water within an eatable material—a gel membrane（凝胶膜）. At that time, the girl got her idea: She would design an eatable water bottle called the Eco-Hero.To carry out her idea, Madison developed the method by doing scientific tests with common food additives （添加剂）. She also learned from previous research on eatable water bottles. Based on thepast research, she improved the method and made her bottles bigger and able to last for a longer time. She found that water, lemon juice and other chemicals could be used together to make a gel bag that wouldn’t break. And the bag could hold up to 3/4 cup of water and could be kept in the fridge for three weeks.“My biggest goal with this project is to help the world,” says the young inventor. She hopes her invention can en courage others to take better care of the planet. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be in a big way,” she adds. “People can make a difference in the world, even if it’s just in a small way.”1．How many plastic bottles are recycled?A．Around 1.3 billion. B．About 91%. C．About 9%. D．3/4. 2．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The reason why Madison did the project. B．The results of Madison’s project.C．The influence of plastic bottles. D．The hobby of Madison.3．Madison got the idea of designing an eatable water bottle during ________.A．her family trip B．her research C．her scientific tests D．her talk with teachers 4．What does the underlined word “previous” in Paragraph 4 mean?A．Great. B．Past. C．Common. D．Interesting.5．Which can be the best title for the passage?A．Plastic Bottle Pollution B．A Cool InventionC．Ways to Solve Pollution D．Eatable Water Bottle02（2023年辽宁省铁岭市部分学校中考一模英语试题）A mini-program on WeChat has changed people’s lives at West Lake, as they can now make appointments(预约) to sell recyclables—things thatcan be recycled.For a long time, the problem of recyclable rubbish troubled restaurants and hotels around the lake. Lots of recyclables have low value and high recycling costs,so collectors don’t feel like recycling them door-to-door.In order to solve the problem, the Management Committee of West Lake Scenic Area worked with a company to develop the Jingling Recycle mini-program. Now, people can make an appointment on WeChat, and the next day collectors will come to pick up recyclables. The mini-program helps people to deal with plastic bottles, foam packing cases(泡沫包装箱), cardboard (硬纸板), newspapers and other low-value recyclables. People are paid to sell them.The local people speak highly of the mini-program. “No collector s came to my restaurant in the past. Thanks to the Jingling Recycle mini-program, it has changed. I can make a little money by selling recyclables. At the same time, it protects the environment,” said the owner of a restaurant.6．The mini-program is used for making appointments to ________.A．buy takeaway B．sell recyclables C．buy clothes D．sell desserts7．Collectors don’t want to pick up recyclables door-to-door because they have ________.A．high value and low recycling costs B．low value and high recycling costsC．high value and high recycling costs D．low value and low recycling costs8．The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means the local people ________.A．are against the mini-program B．don’t like the mini-programC．think the mini-program is useless D．think the mini-program is helpful9．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A．Recyclable rubbish troubled hotels around the lake for long.B．The mini-program can help to protect the environment.C．People can make a lot of money by selling recyclables.D．The mini-program has changed people’s lives at West Lake.10．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．A cool mini-program. B．How to sell recyclables.C．Things that can be recycled. D．How to make appointments.03（2023·江苏扬州·校考二模）Typ e in “A cat wants to go to space” and ask the robot to write a bedtime story. Just one second later, you’ll get the story of Max, who clawed his way past many difficulties to sing among the stars.This robot writer is real. It’s called ChatGPT. From writi ng Shakespeare-style poetry to making music, ChatGPT has amazed the world since its launch out in late 2022 by the US company OpenAI. It can translate languages, talk with people and write songs, poems and even jokes. It’s one of the most powerful AT of its kind, with the complete writing abilities of a real person!People around the world have tried ChatGPT and posted their results on social media. Some used it to write history reports, some asked it to take notes of presentations, and some even asked advice on how to communicate with people at a party, reported The Atlantic.The power of ChatGPT lies in its speed and understanding of complicated(复杂的) matters. We may spend hours researching, understanding and writing an article on the theory of evolution(进化论). Another good thing about it is that if you ask dark, harmful question, such as how to make weapons(武器), it will not give you an answer.ChatGPT comes along at a time when AI is becoming increasingly able to do creative tasks. Thereis no doubt that ChatGPT is a powerful tool. However, some schools in the US, Ausiralia and France have students and teachers from using ChatGPT on the local networks and computers, CNN reported. The move comes out of worries that the tool could make it easier for students to cheat on homework. Some also worry that ChatGPT could be used to spread improper information.“It does not build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills,” said Jenna Lyle from the New York City Department of Education. “The materials they create arc difficult to tell from those made by humans. This causes many problems, such as the issue of copyright(版权). Since the system is largely trained using words from the internet, it can also pick up on the Internet’s biases(偏见). These are all the things t hat depend on humans to solve.”11．The cat story was written to ______.A．show what creative work ChatGPT can doB．introduce a cat that wants to go to spaceC．introduce a series of bedtime booksD．show how robots create scientific research12．Paragraph 3 is mainly about ______.A．the disadvantages of ChatGPTB．the most popular report of ChatGPTC．what people think about ChatGPTD．how ChatGPT has helped people so far13．Which sentence should go in the empty box in the fourth paragraph?A．But ChatGPT can write almost anything humans can write.B．But ChatGPT is faster and safer compared with human writing.C．But ChatGPT can produce a well-written one in seconds.D．But ChatGPT is a powerful tool to spread information.14．What’s the main idea of the last paragr aph?A．How people feel about writing in the future.B．What problems A1 writing can cause.C．People’s wrong ideas about AT writing.D．Human efforts in developing A1 writing.04（2023·江苏徐州·校考三模）用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。
41 运动与健康-中考英语新热点时文阅读
2023年中考英语新热点时文阅读-运动与健康01（2023·广东广州·统考一模）Doing sports is good for our body and mind. Today, exercising through online videos is becoming popular. With the Internet, people can do it anytime, anywhere.One of my friends, Lin Fei, followed short videos to do daily exercise. “With live programs, I feel like I am working out with my friends, which encourages me to hold on to the last minute,” she said. Another friend of mine, Michael, told me that working out through videos made him feel comfortable. “I have a fear of working out at the gym, because I don’t like being watched by people around me. But working out at home doesn’t make me feel embarrassed,” he said.Hearing about their experiences, I decided to give it a try. When I told my plan to my elder sister, a P.E. teacher, she said that workout videos could be helpful but might still carry some problems.“Without being with someone in person, you will be less willing to work out to your best. Working out at the gym allows you to have advice in real time and get pushed harder,” my sister said to me. “Well, if you really want to have a try, first, choose proper programs or videos. That’s very important. And then ask your friends for advice. Their experiences can give you a better understanding of what you can expect. Anyway, don’t depend too much on it. You should try some different ways too.”At her suggestions, I followed an online program for three months, which also offered advice to meet my personal needs. After the first period of training, I felt it very practical and helpful when I put in the right amount of work with a strong will. Compared with going to the gym, using online videos is a much cheaperand time-saving choice. But it can be difficult sometimes when I’m too lazy or too busy to stick with it. 1．What do the writer’s friends think of working out through online videos?A．Lin Fei likes it but Michael doesn’t.B．Both Lin Fei and Michael like it.C．Michael likes it while Lin Fei doesn’t.D．Neither Lin Fei nor Michael likes it.2．What is the writer’s sister’s idea about following workout videos?A．It may fail to push you to your best.B．It can offer you advice when you exercise.C．It provides you with different ways of exercise.D．It shows proper and helpful programs.3．What advice on working out through online videos will the writer probably give?A．The more you exercise, the more advice you will get.B．Following online videos is simply enough.C．Don’t give up especially when you feel lazy.D．Don’t go to the gym as it wastes money and time.4．What is the main idea of this passage?A．Working out through online videos is necessary and popular.B．Working out through online videos is convenient but not helpful.C．Working out through online videos requires a strong will and action.D．Working out through online videos has advantages and problems.02（2023·浙江温州·校考一模）Here’s a new warning from health experts: Sitting is deadly. Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for long periods-even if you also exercise from time to time-could be bad for your health. And it doesn’t matter where the sitting takes place. Several studies suggest people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to be fat, have a heart attack or even die.In an article published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Elin Ekblom-Bak suggested that scientists have to rethink how they define physical activity in order to draw more attention to the dangersof sitting. “After four hours of sitting, the body starts to send harmful signals,” said Ekblom-Bak. She explained that genes regulating the amount of glucose and fat in the body start to shut down.Even for people who exercise, spending long periods of time sitting at a desk is still harmful. Tim Armstrong, a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization, said it is better for those people to exercise more times across the day rather than in a single bout.Still, in a study published in 2012 that tracked more than 17,000 Canadians for about a dozen years, researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk, whether or not they exercised. “We don’t have enough evidence yet to say how much sitting is bad,” said Peter Katzmarzyk of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, who led the Canadian study. “But it seems the more you can get up from sitting, the better.”Experts said more research is needed to find out how much sitting is dangerous, and what might be possible to offset those influence. “People should keep exercising because that has a lot of benefits,” Ekblom-Bak said. “But when they’re in the office, they should try to stop sitting as often as possible,” she said. 5．The new warning from health experts is to ________.A．encourage people to do more exercise B．ask people not to sit in the same placeC．advise people not to sit for a long time D．make people pay attention to a heart disease 6．How does sitting too much influence the human body?A．It results in a lower risk of deat.B．It reduces glucose and fat in the body.C．It makes people too lazy to do exercise.D．It causes the body to send harmful signals.7．The underlined word “offset” in Paragraph 5 most probably means ________.A．cause B．reduce C．notice D．accept8．What can we infer from the passage?A．If people often sit too much, they will put on more weight.B．Sitting for hours is harmless to people who do exercise every day.C．People had better not sit for more than four hours in a single bout.D．Canadians who did more exercise a day usually had a lower death risk.03（2023春·湖北襄阳·九年级襄阳四中校考阶段练习）Being a fit and healthy person is very important for lots of people today. In fact, some people like running and exercising so much that they become obsessedwith keeping track of it.Thanks to fitness apps and gadgets (小配件), people can measure every step they take, what they eat and every calorie (热量) they burn. They might wear a special watch on their wrist, shoes on their feet or use different apps on their phone to measure their movements. Importantly, once they have done that they post it on social media. All of their friends can see where they’ve run, what workout they’ve done or what they had for lunch. Sounds familiar?Doctor Daniel Kraft from the United States makes gadgets for people like this. He told the Digital Health Summit that these people, known as “trackaholics” (追踪狂), would become the norm (常态) in the future.And I think he’s right. I can see the world of health and fitness changing around me every day.One of my friends, named Anna Palmer, is always using the latest fitness gadgets. Her favorite is an app called Argus. She uses it on her phone to measure her steps, heart rate (心率) and amount of calories she has burnt. She always posts these things, and pictures of herself exercising, on social media. “It’s nice to know exactly how much exercise you have done, rather than guess,” she said. “That way I can keep pushing myself to improve.”Also, my friends in China use WeChat (微信) to compare how many steps they’ve taken each day. They are very competitive about this!9．The underlined phrase in paragraph 1 is similar to the phrase “________”.A．become careful with B．become busy withC．become crazy about D．become tired of10．Doctor Daniel Kraft believes that ________.A．Fitness gadgets can’t help people keep fitB．fewer people will use fitness gadgets in the futureC．Fitness gadgets will become more popular in the futureD．more people will make the fitness gadgets in the future11．Which of the following statements is Not True according to the passage?A．Your friends may know where you’ve run through fitness apps.B．You may know what is wrong with your heart on your phone.C．Some people enjoy comparing with their friends on WeChat.D．You aren’t expected to push yourself to improve your health on social media.12．The best title for this passage may be “________”.A．Ways to Keep Healthy B．Fitness Gadgets Are Difficult to Use.C．Fitness Becomes the Norm (常态)D．Keeping Health Is Not Important.04（2023·广东深圳·统考一模）阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空。
初三英语时文阅读（二）
How scientists proved it?
In a study, scientists found young couples only showed similarity by chance. However, elder couples were very likely to look like each other. The similarity could be very subtle and could be found in wrinkles, furrows, etc. Besides, some couples look far more alike than other couples.
材料一你第一次见一对夫妻时最先闪入脑海的是什么
初三英语时文阅读（二）
初三英语时文阅读（二）
材料一）你第一次见一对夫妻时，最先闪入脑海的是什么？相信大多数人都会琢磨一下这两个人有没有夫妻相。
Do elderly couprobably seen it before---two elderly people walking hand in hand down the street and looking very much like each other. They look so much alike that they could be brother and sister.
The reason behind it
02 科学技术-2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-科学技术题型 主要内容 1阅读理解 介绍了《自然》和《福布斯》对科学做出的一些预测。
2 阅读理解 科学家们认为未来的10-30年间，会有3个方面实现突破，分别是数字货币、仿生眼睛和无人驾驶。
3阅读理解 讲述了中国自主研发的北斗卫星导航系统成为在美国，俄罗斯及欧盟伽利略后第四个全球卫星导航系统。
4阅读理解介绍了位于北京的海淀公园被改造成了中国第一个人工智能公园。
在这个公园里有无人驾驶的公交车、智能灯柱和智能扬声器，可以带给游客先进的人工智能体验。
5阅读理解 介绍了中国的“Morning Star 50”无人机及其首次试飞。
6阅读理解 对国际空间站进行了详细介绍。
01（2023·广西南宁·统考三模）Science and technology will continue to develop fast in 2023. Nature and Forbes have made their predictions （预测）. Let’s have a look.Human-like friendsRobots will be more like humans both in their looks andabilities in 2023. These Robots will serve as greeters, waiters andcompanions （陪伴）of the elderly. Elon Musk’s company is workinghard on making human-like robots that will work in our home.More AI systems will play roles in areas like health care andscientific research.Protecting the earthOne of the most difficult challenges the world face today is lowering carbon emissions （降低碳排放）. In 2023, we can expectmore progress in green hydrogen, a new clean energy with near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists will also have a saferway to deal with nuclear waste. The used nuclear fuel （燃料）willbe buried （埋）400 meters underground.Space and beyondThe images from the world’s largest and most powerful spacetelescope （太空望远镜）— the James Webb Space Telescope —have amazed the world. And the Euclid Space Telescope will belaunched in 2023. It will take photos to create a3 D map of theuniverse. China will continue to build the Xinjiang Qitai RadioTelescope. It will be able to watch 75%of the stars in the sky atany given time.Staying connectedIn 2023, people will communicate more smoothly. In China,the Beidou Navigation Satellite System （北斗卫星导航系统）cannow be directly connected to mobile phones. We can find wherethe phones are even when there’s no signals （信号）. A UScompany is also working on a direct connection between phonesand satellites. The impact of 5 G will continue to grow. The areas5 G will benefit most in 2023 include education through onlinelearning, remote surgery（远程手术）and live streaming（直播）. 1．Human-like robots will do many things for people EXCEPT ________.A．serving as greeters, waiter and companionsB．playing roles in health care and scientific researchC．learning to use some space telescopes2．Which is NOT mentioned to protect the earth?A．By making progress in a new clean energy.B．By using more human-like robots.C．By dealing with nuclear waste in a safer way.3．Which space telescope can be used to create a 3 D map of universe?A．The James Webb Space Telescope.B．The Euclid Space Telescope.C．The Xinjiang Qitai Radio Telescope.4．Which of the following is TRUE?A．It’s difficult for Chinese people to find where their phones are.B．China is working on a direct connection between phones and satellites.C．5 G will continue to influence people’s lives in some areas.5．Where can you read this passage?A．In a magazine. B．In a novel. C．In a guidebook.02（2022秋·广东广州·九年级广州市第六十五中学校考阶段练习）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 to 30 years from now, according to the BBC．Digital moneyWe need to pay with cash for everything we bought. Now when we use a credit card to shop online, money is spent without us seeing it. That means we are already using digital money. Using a card is much easier than searching our pockets for change. It is also safer than carrying a lot of cash.When ATM cards were first introduced, t hey were not accepted everywhere. But now it’s hard to live without them. It’s reported that people in Sweden completely stopped using cash last year, and the US might be next.Bionic（仿生的）eyeIt’s no longer something only in a science fiction movie. People who are blind may have a chance to get their sight back-by wearing bionic eyes.A blind eye can no longer sense light, but a bionic eye can use a camera to “see” the environment and send data to the mind. Now the bionic eye only allows patients to see lights and unclear shapes.A high resolution（高清的）image could be just a few years away.Self-driving carsUnlike a human driver, a self-driving car won’t get distracted（分神）by a phone call, the radio or something outside the window. Sensors（探测器）and cameras on the car would allow it to stick strictly to the rules of the road and keep a safe distance from other cars. This would greatly reduce the number of road accidents. You could even take a nap while the car drives itself. In the future, driverless carswould be widely accepted.6．What does the writer mainly tell us about digital money?A．We use digital money to shop online without paying money.B．Digital money is most likely to be used instead of cash.C．Using cash is easier and safer than a credit card.D．ATM cards are always popular.7．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Bionic eyes only appear in the science fiction film.B．Human drivers won’t get distracted by something outside.C．The blind wearing bionic eyes may see clearly in the future.D．There will be no road accident at all if self-driving cars are used.8．From the report, we can learn some information about ______.A．culture and art B．industry and farmingC．science and technology D．traffic and shopping9．Which of the following can be predicted（预测）from the passage?A．There would be a number of self-driving cars on the road.B．The blind could use cameras to see things around.C．We would live a hard life with digital money.D．Robots would control the world.03（2023·湖南长沙·长沙市南雅中学校考二模）China has completed its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (北斗卫星导航系统), or BDS. It becomes a new system in the world with a global navigationnetwork (全球导航网络). The other three systems are GPS of the US, GLONASS of Russia and Galileo of the European Union.As the name suggests, the global navigation satellite system provides navigation and location services 24 hours a day. As we know, building a good satellite system costs a lot. Besides, the other systems have been set up. Why does China have a new one if there is nothing special?The other three systems have 24 satellites. China’s BDS has six more satellites. What’s special about these six satellites is that they have a relatively fixed area of activity. This can improve BDS’ accuracy (精准度) in China and the Asia-Pacific region to 5 meters, compared with a 10-meter accuracy in other areas.BDS has another advantage-the short message service. It allows users to have a two-way communication. In areas that are not covered by communication signals (信号), users can send short messages. Even in uninhabited areas, such as deserts, forests, mountainous and polar areas, BDS can also make the short message service available. With this service, users who are in danger can tell the rescue team (救援队) their location and condition.As the most populous country, it’s important for China to have its own global navigation satellite system to meet the needs of the country’s development. In fact, BDS is also good business. According to the official report, China’s satellite indus try has kept a 20% yearly growth since 2012. And BDS contributes about 80% of it. In addition, BDS has also created countless high-paying jobs. And with continuous improvement, it will have much more to offer in the future.10．Which one is the global navigation satellite system of China?A．BDS. B．GPS of the US. C．GLONASS of Russia.11．How many satellites does BeiDou-3 have in total?A．6. B．24. C．30.12．What does the underlined word “uninhabited” mean in Paragraph 4?A．人口众多的B．无人居住的C．风平浪静的13．What are true about China’s BDS according to Paragraph 5?a. It has met the needs of China’s development.b. It is regarded as good business.c. It has caused a number of people to lose their jobs.A．a, c B．a, b C．b, c14．In which part of a newspaper can we probably read this passage?A．Technology. B．Culture. C．History.04（2022秋·广东梅州·九年级校考阶段练习）The local government of Haidian and the Internet company Baidu had an agreement in January, 2018. They wanted to develop the “smart city” together. Haidian Park was chosen by them. Why was Haidian Park chosen? It is because the park covers about 34 hectares (公顷) near the 4th Ring Road. And it received about 1.2 million tourists last year. It took the workers 10 months to change Haidian Park into an artificial intelligence AI (人工智能) theme park. It was opened to the public in early November.Now the park has driverless buses, smart lamp posts (灯柱) and smart speakers. The buses themselves can run according to the directions from a computer. The smart lamp posts can record a lot of data quickly and well. The smart speakers can understand human instructions correctly. The park gives people a totally new look. People can experience different artificial intelligence here.Che Jianguo said that a total of 10 government departments and companies took part in therebuilding of the park over the past 10 months. He comes from the park office and he is in charge of the program.In recent years, Chinese high-tech companies begin to do some things in the artificial intelligence industry. The central government also said in October that it would help the development of the country's new generation of artificial intelligence.15．Haidian Park was chosen to become the “smart city” because _____.A．it is the biggest park in Beijing B．it is next to the 4th Ring Road C．it has large size and is popular16．The underlined word “driverless” in Paragraph 2 means “_____” in Chinese.A．无人驾驶的B．无座位的C．跑得快的17．Today, Chinese high-tech companies pay more attention to _____.A．the global economy B．the artificial intelligence industry C．the development of our country 18．The best title of the text is “_____”.A．Haidian Artificial Intelligence Theme ParkB．Chinese High-tech CompaniesC．Building A “Smart City”05（2023·山东日照·日照市新营中学校考三模）China’s biggest sol ar-powered drone(太阳能无人机), Qimingxing-50 or Morning Star 50, finished its first test flight in September, 2022. The drone was built by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China(AVIC, 中国航空工业集团有限公司)Drones have been used for quite a few years now. There are different ways of increasing the flying time. However, all these methods become less useful compared with the unlimited(无限的) powerprovided by the Sun. That’s why researchers have been working to make solar-powered drones that can not only stay in the air for longer but also perform more tasks while in the sky.In 2018, China tested the first version(版本) of Morning Star, which was 91 feet wide. Made from a special kind of plastic, the drone was so light, weighing only 41 pounds. Compared with it, the Morning Star 50 is much larger and has a wingspan(翼展) of 164 feet.On September 3, Morning Star 50 took off from an airport in Yulin City in the Shaanxi province in northwest China and landed back 26 minutes later after a smooth flight. Staff told some local reporters that all flight systems worked normally. This is a good start for future flights of the solar-powered drone that could last for many days or even months at a time.In the US, Airbus has been testing the Zephyr solar-powered drones for the past few years. Its latest version, the Zephyr S, came close to breaking the record for the longest flight. It stayed in the air for 64 days. Unluckily, the drone fell onto the ground only a few hours before it would have set a new record.19．Which one is an advantage of solar-powered drones researchers want?A．They’re cheap er than others. B．They can fly in bad weather.C．They fly at a higher speed. D．They can stay in the air for longer.20．What made the first version of Morning Star light?A．Its look. B．Its material. C．The power it uses. D．The tasks it performs. 21．What can we know about Zephyr S?A．It failed to land smoothly. B．It flew for only a few hours.C．It set a new record in the US. D．It had been tested for many years.22．What’s the main purpose of the text?A．T o compare different drones. B．To report a drone’s test flight.C．T o discuss drones’ future.D．To tell the importance of drones.06（2022秋·广东深圳·九年级校考期末）Most people have a place to call home on Earth. What about in outer space? The International Space Station(ISS) became our first “home” in space in 2000. It welcomed its first crew that year, paving the way for 20 years of future research.“You just have this impression that we’re all citizens of not a particular country, but of the planet,” former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly told National Geographic about workin g in ISS. “We’re all in this thing called humanity together.”Over the past 20 years, the ISS has mainly been used as a science lab, hosting 241 people from 19 countries, according to NASA．They have gone on spacewalks, done research on how space affects the human body, and even grown plants in space.The station’s development has also benefited people on Earth. For example, the station’s water purification(净化) technology has been used in poor areas to provide clean drinking water. The station also helps to warn us of natural disasters, such as earthquakes.However, after being our home in space for over 7000 days, the station is starting to get old. It has leaked(泄露) air a few times. Scientists think that the station can keep working until 2024. After that, scientists will bring it down to Earth. It is believed that Earth’s atmosphere will burn up most of the station. Other debris(残骸) will fall into the Pacific Ocean.In the future, space will be home to more stations like the ISS. NASA is building a space station that is smaller than the ISS near the moon. Also, China will have its own space station up and running in 2022.23．What did Scott Kelly feel about his work in space?A．Comfortable. B．Proud. C．Bored. D．Lonely. 24．What haven’t the astronauts done wh ile working in ISS?A．Clean the raindrops.B．Walk on space.C．Study how space affects the human body.D．Grow plants.25．What can we infer from the 5th paragraph?A．Though the ISS getting old, it will be improved and stay in space.B．The Earth’s atmosphere will help bring the ISS down to Earth.C．The whole station will soon be burnt up and fall into the ocean.D．The ISS will be brought back to Earth after a few years. 26．What do we know about the International Space Station?A．It is the first space station launched by NASA．B．It mainly develops water purification technology.C．It benefits all the human beings on Earth.D．It can keep running until 2023.27．What can be the best title of this passage?A．Our Home in Space. B．Visiting the ISS.C．A New Space Station. D．Working in Outer Space.参考答案：1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A【导语】本文主要讲述2023年，科学技术将继续快速发展。
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How do Zhang Ziyi and Yao Ming Learn English?章子怡和姚明是如何学习英语的？Actress Zhang Ziyi, 27, is now not only a household n ame in China, but also the face of Asia n cinema in Hollywood. Although Zhang received praises for her work in the Oscar-winning movie "Crouchi ng Tiger, Hidde n Drag on "（《卧虎藏龙》）,she did n't speak a word of En glish at that time. When she met director Steven Spielberg for the title role of American film, " Memoirs of a Geisha " （《艺伎回忆录》）,Zhang could only blurt out a few words her age nt had taught her five minu tesago: "Hire （雇佣）me!"She fin ally got the role, which meant she had to speak only En glish in the film. To improve her En glish, Zhang liste ned to and repeated words and phrases she heard on music CDs. One of the artists she was listening to was Eminem, which obviously led to some embarrassing （尴尬的）mome nts for Zhan g. "I did n't always know what Eminem was talk ing about, so I wrote dow n the lyrics （歌词）and repeated them. Later, I understood how rude they were."Zhang said her favourite En glish idiom is "to drive one up the wall". "Lear ning En glish is driving me up the wall," she said.Like Zhang, basketball star Yao Ming also had to learn English to help his career development. Yao Ianded in the NBA in 2002. His team the Houston Rockets found a translator （翻译）for Yao. To adapt （适应）himself to the new environment, Yao used English as much as possible. On court, he had to use the Ian guage to com mun icate with his teammates. Off court, he tried to have con versati ons in En glish with his teacher just to practise.Yao Ming also had to memorize （记住）lots of new vocabulary. "Sometimes I learn a new word but quickly forgot it. But I find my memories are con solidated （强化）whe n some one uses it later."Now Yao is good at En glish. He does n't n eed a tran slator anymore.Match point for new star郑洁：个子小怎么啦，我一样行。
ZHENG Jie is not like other girls her age. While most girls struggle to stay slim （苗条）,Zheng wishes she could put on some weight and pack on more muscle. And, while other girls wear sun scree n （防晒霜）and white ning cream in the summer, Zheng Jie stays in the sun all day long, without any make-up."My goal is to play the best tennis," the 23-year-old explained. Zheng Jie is now one of the highest-ra nking Chin ese wome n's players. She made it to the sec ond round （轮）of the China Open last week.Zheng Jie has achieved far more than many people expected. The moment she picked up a tennis racket, the girl from Chen gdu was told she was not suited to the game.??"They said I did n't have much pote ntial to develop." Compared with other kids, Zheng looked weak and she was also the shortest. She was very upset and thought about givi ng up."My height is my biggest disadvantage but it is something I can't control," said Zheng Jie, who now sta nds 1.64 metres tall. But she refuses to let this sta nd in her way. "If others say I am not good eno ugh, the n I must get better. If I give up, it will prove they are right," she said.So Zheng makes full use of what she can con trol. She has worked hard on her physical fitness （体能）and runs en dlessly on court. "Now whe n some one says I am too short for the game, it will not hurt me anymore. It only stimulates （刺激）me to try harder," she said.Zheng Jie and Yan Zi signed in for the Australia Open women's doubles （双打）in January.But the staff （工作人员）thought they were too short to be professional players and told them they were in the wrong place. But Zheng and Yan fin ally won the fin als. They went on to pick up their sec ond Gram Slam doubles title at Wimbledo n in August.However, Zheng Jie has n't got time to relax and enjoy her success. "If I am not in the training centre, then I am on the court. If I am not on the court, I am on the way to it," she said, humorously describ ing her hard schedule.But Zheng admitted （承认）fame and success have changed some things. "Before, when I played a tourn ame nt abroad, the training court give n to me was very far away and inconvenient. But now I can have a better court and the staff pick me up after trainin g," she said.Your turn: Everyone has confronted some kind of difficult times. What are your reactions whe n others say you are not good eno ugh to deal with a task? Do you give up?Super Girls' first birthday一起来看看李宇春、周笔畅、张靓颖同学一年级的期末成绩单吧。