[精]2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案

2020 中考英语时事阅读测试含答案Passage 1 ：Meeting again for the first timeYou visit a park one day and someone nearly crashes into you while riding their bike. You feel like you've experienced this particular event before. Has this happened to you? This strange feeling is actually quite common. In psychology （心理学）, it is known as "deja vu （似曾相识的感觉）".How can we explain this phenomenon （现象）? Scientists have tried to usevirtual reality （虚拟现实） technology to reproduce it. In one study, scientists used the video game The Sims to study deja vu. For example, they replaced the bushes in the game's virtual garden with trash cans.When players looked at the garden, they experienced a sense of deja vu.Scientists think deja vu might be explained as a simple failure of memory. We see something that looks similar to something we've seen before, but our brains fail to find the exact memory. However, the brain still recognizes （识别） the similarity, leaving us with a sense of familiarity （熟悉Epilepsy （癫痫）, a brain disease that can cause seizures （突然发作）, isbelieved to be an extreme example of deja vu. People with epilepsy often experience unusual feelings similar to deja vu.Should we be worried when we experience deja vu? As long as it doesn't affect your daily life, researchers think there is no need to worry. In fact, some scientists believe that it may be helpful. They believe deja vu might be caused by the brain rearranging （重新组织） misplaced memories. Thiscould show that our memories are working well. This theory also explains why younger people are more likely to experience it, as their brains are still growing.1"Deja vu" refers to .A.a phenomenon that happens during sleepB.a phenomenon that happens more than onceC.a sense of familiarity in a new situationD.a common feeling of strangeness2：How can scientists explain deja vu?A.By experiencing it themselves.B.By reproducing it in an experimental setting.C.By studying video games.D.By studying people who have poor memories.3：What do we know about deja vu, according to Paragraph 3?A.It seldom happens to people with good memories.B.It shows that our brains are in good shape.C.It is recognized as a mental illness.D.It happens when our memories fail.4：The last paragraph tells us about .A.the positive sides of deja vuB.the influence of deja vu on memoryC.new findings about deja vuD.young people who experience deja vu参考答案：CBDAPassage 2 ：Life after deathWhen whales die in the ocean, their huge bodies fall to the bottom （底部）.Scientists have a name for this: a whale fall （鲸落）. In March, Chinesescientists discovered （发现） a whale fall in the South China Sea （中国南海）.This is the first whale fall ever found in China.After the whale falls to the bottom of the sea, other sea animals eatthe meat off the dead whale. But did you know? The dead whale canbecome an ecosystem （生态系统）. Many animals live on it.What happens during a whale fall?The whale body goes through three stages （阶段）. What happens duringthese stages? Let's take a look together.No.1The whale body attracts （吸引） lots of sea animals, such as small fish, sharks and crabs. They come to eat the skin and muscle of the whale. Usually, it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale. Wow, what a good meal!No.2After the whale becomes a skeleton （骨架）, other animals come. They aremollusks （软体动物） and worms （蠕虫）. They build their homes on the bones （骨头）. These animals are weak （柔弱的）. The huge and strong whale bones protect them. This stage may last （持续） for about two years.No.3Bacteria （细菌） play an important role at the third stage. They disintegrate（分解） the lipids （脂类） in the bones and get energy （能量） from it. Then small animals such as sea snails （海螺） and clams （蛤蜊） eat the bacteria.This stage can last for as long as 100 years because the whale bones are very large.Some scientists believe there is a fourth stage. When all the useful parts are gone, the whale will become part of a reef （礁岩）. Sea animals live andplay around it.Did you know?The whale fall found in the South China Sea is 3 meters long. It isstill in the first stage. Scientists saw fish eating the tail of the whale. This means the whale died recently.Whale falls are rareThere are less than 50 natural whale falls in the world. So it is lucky forChina to find one. Why are they so rare? The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting （捕鲸）, there are fewer whales in the world. Whales are selfless, even when they die. It's time for us to show respect （尊敬） to these great animals.1：Where did Chinese scientists discovered a whale fall ？2：How long does it take at the first stage after whale's death3：What's important at the first stage ？4：Why did the third stage last for as long as 100 years ？5：Whale falls are rare参考答案：1: in the South China Sea2：it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale. 3：Bacteria play an important role at the third stage.4：because the whale bones are very large.5：The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls insuch a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting , there are fewer whales in the world.Passage 3 ：Inspired by KobeAlthough Kobe Bryant is no longer with us, his unbreakable will on and off the basketball court lives on. This month, it was announced that the late superstar would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor for basketball's best. Alongside Bryant, eight others will be inducted at a ceremony on Aug 29."His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched," Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angles Lakes, told ESPN. "Those qualities helped Bryant lead us to five titles –and have now brought him to the Hall of Fame, where he will be enshrined with the greatest to have ever played the game. No one deserves it more."Indeed, what elevated Bryant above his peers was his unmatchable commitment to be the best. He was ruthless in his pursuit to dominate his opponents. He called it the "mamba mentality" after the black mamba, one of the world's deadliest snakes –and also after the top killer from the 2003 movie Kill Bill, according to The New Yorker.The mamba mentality became so popular that Bryant detailed his process in his book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. In it, he revealed hisfamously detailed approach as well as his physical and mental preparation to not just succeed at the game, but to excel."Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most," he wrote in the book. "It's the ultimate mantra for the competitive spirit. It started just as a hash tag that came to me one day, and it's grown into something athletes –andeven non-athletes –embrace as a mindset."Bryant took after one of basketball's most legendary players, Michael Jordan, not only with regard to Jordan's playing style, but his competitive nature."I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable," Bryant wrote in an excerpt published on the Players' Tribune. "That's what leads to introspection and that's what leads to improvement. You could say I dared people to be their best selves."Though many were shocked and sad when the Los Angles great died in a helicopter crash in January, all signs point to Bryant's legacy persisting for generations to come. Whether you're a basketball player or not, you can't deny the Kobe's power to inspire you to be your best self.1：when will the ceremony be inducted ？2:What Did Jeanie Buss say about Kobe?3:What did Kobe think of Mamba mentality?4:Did Kobe die in a helicopter crash in January?5：What do you think of Kobe's power ？参考答案：1: on Aug 29.2: His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched3: Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most4:：Yes；it is5：inspiredPassage 4 ：Panic breeds stockpilingBeing in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has exemplified （例证） this panicky behavior more than hoarding （囤积）, specifically toilet paper.Seemingly transcending （超越） borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves primarily for this necessity. But what's the reasonfor this sudden toilet paper fixation? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need this much toilet paper?Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper hoarding is a product of our disgust. During a pandemic, people's sensitivity （敏感） to disgust increases, likewhen you flinch （躲避） if someone nearby sneezes （打喷嚏）. "Disgust is like an alarm mechanism （机制） ... and what better tool foreliminating （消除） disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety," he said.Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, "When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene （卫生） and cleanliness."Another one of the most prominent reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its prominent coverage, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, "Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?" This invariably （一成不变地） leads to more people following the crowd and buying toiletpaper because of their fear of missing out."Fear is very contagious. So when those sorts of things go viral （走红）,when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it's going to make you feel more anxious," wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.While there are, of course, selfish people who stockpile （囤积）just because they can, it's worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.1：According to Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?A.The desire to get rid of disgusting material.B.The fear of losing control over cleanliness.C.The frequent reporting on toilet paper.D.The selfish side of human nature.2：Whose words are quoted to explain "the snowball effect"?A.Steven Taylor's.B.Niki Edwards'.C.Baruch Fischhoff's.D.The author's.3：What does the underlined phrase "keeping things in perspective" in the last paragraph mean?A.Following the crowd.B.Reducing panic.C.Being prepared for uncertainty.D.Taking everything into consideration.4：What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A.To explore the negative effects of the toilet paper hoarding.B.To explain why people tend to stockpile toilet paper.C.To criticize those people who hoard toilet paper.D.To discuss people's different attitudes toward the toilet paper hoarding.参考答案：ACDBPassage 5 Zhou shines like treasureCan you sing in different 1 （voice ）? Chinese singer Zhou Shen can dothis. The 27-year-old took part in this year's TV show Singer . On the show, he sang a song in five different voices 2 （include ）the voice of alittle girl, a king and a young man. His talent 3 （给..留下深刻印象）people.Zhou's road to 4 （成功） was not easy. He loved singing when he was alittle boy. 5 , his voice didn't change like other boys during puberty （青春期）. It still sounded like a girl's voice. His classmates laughed 6 him and he dared not （不敢） sing in public （当众）.But his love of music made him 7 （strong ）. While studying in Ukraine （乌克兰）, he learned Ukrainian, Russian, Italian and Polish. He can sing Let itGo in nine different languages. He started to sing on TV talent shows and8 （逐渐地） came to accept himself."I accept my voice," Zhou said. "It is good as long as it is natural and honest."Zhou Shen doesn't just sing well. He is also 9 （幽默的）. He has a nicepersonality （性格） and is 10 （friend ）to his fans. Some people call him "treasure boy （宝藏男孩）".1-5 ：voices ；including ；impressed ；success ；however6-10 ：at ；strong ；gradually ；humorous ；friendlyPassage 6 No limit to languageChina's cultural influence （影响） is starting to rise around the world.Translation （翻译） plays an important role. From sci-fi to wuxia to animated （动画的） movies, translation bridges the language gap （语言隔阂） and helps foreigners learn more about Chinese culture, both traditional and modern. Here, TEENS has chosen several Chinese books and movies that have been translated into English. They are all popular in the West, partly because they are well-translated.This Hugo Award （雨果奖） winner is the most well-known work of Chinese science fiction （sci-fi ，科幻小说）. Its translator, Ken Liu （刘宇昆）, helped it become popular.Liu was born in China and grew up in the US. He can speak both Chinese and English. He also writes sci-fi stories himself. That made him the best choice to translate the story. Liu didn't translate the book word for word. Instead, he tried to make it easier for English readers to understand. For example, he changed the structure （结构） of the story and moved itshistorical background （背景） to the beginning.Foreign readers like the English version （版本）, including former USpresident Barack Obama. Many English speakers have become fans of Liu Cixin and Chinese sci-fi.Ne Zha 《哪吒之魔童降世》Last year, when the animated movie Ne Zha went to North American theaters, there was wide discussion online about the translation. People found it hard to translate some Chinese phrases （短语） into English. Oneexample was the Taoist spell （咒语） jijirul üling （" 急急如律令"）.American translator Jerimiah Willhite translated the film. He learned Chinese while in college and is a big fan of Chinese culture. He has read many classic （古典的） Chinese books, including Tao Te Ching （《道德经》）.He translated the spell to "be quick toobey （ His work has helped English speakers enjoy the movie. On the movie review （ 影评） website Rotten Tomatoes, Ne Zha has a rating （ 评分） of 88percent. Legends of the Condor HeroesAlmost everyone in China knows Jin Yong and his wuxia books. But in the West, he is not well-known. One reason is that his books are hard to translate. But British translator Anna Holmwood decided to try. Holmwood began to learn Chinese at 21. When she read Legends of the Condor Heroes, she loved the world and characters in the book. She wanted to bring the book to more people.Many phrases in the book are hard to translate. But Holmwood made them easy and natural （ 自然的 ） to understand. For example, she translated xianglongshibazhang （" 降龙十八掌 "） into "the18 palm （ attacks （ 攻击） to defeat （ 打败） dragons".When the English book came out in the UK in 2018, it was reprinted （ 重印 ）seven times within just a few months.1：The writer thinks that translation can遵从） my command （ 指令）."射雕英雄传》A.help Chinese people learn EnglishB.make Chinese books and movies popular in the WestC.encourage Chinese writers to write better booksD.make some translators famous2：Why was Ken Liu the best choice to translate The Three-Body Problem?A.Because he knows both Chinese and US culture well.B.Because he is an experienced translator.C.Because he is a popular translator in the West.D.Because he is the writer's best friend.3：From the story, we know that .A.it is easy to translate animated moviesB.Jerimiah Willhite is a fan of Ne ZhaC.Ne Zha was a success in AmericaD.Ne Zha is a famous character in the West4：According to the story, how did Holmwood translate wuxia books?A.She talked with Jin Yong.B.She made their words easy to understand.C.She kept phrases as they were in Chinese.D.She used simple English stories to explain Chinese words. 参考答案：BCAB。