英语时文阅读
2024年八年级时文英语阅读
2024年八年级时文英语阅读In the year 2024, as an eighth-grade student, I found myself immersed in the world of English reading. The journey began with a sense of excitement and trepidation, as I navigated the complexities of the language, eager to expand my horizons and explore the depths of literary works.One of the most captivating aspects of my English reading experience was the diversity of the materials presented to us. Our curriculum encompassed a wide range of genres, from classic novels to contemporary short stories, poetry, and even non-fiction works. Each piece of literature offered a unique perspective, challenging me to step outside my comfort zone and embrace new ways of thinking.As I delved into the pages of these literary masterpieces, I was struck by the power of language to convey emotions, ideas, and cultural nuances. The intricate tapestry of words woven by skilled authors transported me to different times and places, allowing me to experience the world through the eyes of diverse characters.One of the novels that particularly resonated with me was "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Set in the 1930s American South, thestory explored themes of social injustice, racial prejudice, and the importance of morality and compassion. Through the eyes of the young protagonist, Scout, I witnessed the struggles of a community grappling with the complexities of a changing society.The richness of the characters and the depth of the themes challenged me to reflect on my own beliefs and values. I found myself pondering the nature of justice, the impact of societal norms, and the role of individual responsibility in shaping the world around us.Similarly, the poetry I encountered during my English reading journey provided a unique avenue for self-reflection and emotional exploration. The lyrical verses of renowned poets like Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes touched my heart, as they painted vivid pictures of the human experience with their words.One particular poem that left a lasting impression was "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou. The powerful affirmation of feminine strength and self-acceptance resonated with me, inspiring me to embrace my own unique qualities and to celebrate the diversity of the human experience.Beyond the realm of fiction and poetry, my English reading also exposed me to the nuances of non-fiction writing. Biographies,historical accounts, and scientific articles challenged me to approach information with a critical eye, to analyze arguments, and to form my own informed opinions.One non-fiction work that captivated me was "Educated" by Tara Westover. The memoir chronicled the author's journey from a remote, off-the-grid upbringing to the halls of academia, shedding light on the transformative power of education and the resilience of the human spirit.As I navigated the various genres and styles of English literature, I found myself developing a deeper appreciation for the written word. The ability to convey complex ideas, evoke emotions, and challenge societal norms through the medium of language became a source of wonder and inspiration for me.Moreover, the act of reading itself became a transformative experience. It allowed me to expand my horizons, to empathize with diverse perspectives, and to engage in critical thinking. Each book, poem, or article I encountered became a gateway to a new world, a catalyst for personal growth and intellectual exploration.In the year 2024, as an eighth-grade student, my English reading journey has been a transformative experience. It has not only broadened my knowledge and understanding of the world but hasalso nurtured my love for the written word and its power to shape and inspire. As I continue to navigate the vast expanse of English literature, I am filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation, eager to uncover the countless stories, perspectives, and insights that await me.。
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读 04 新闻报道
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-新闻报道01（2023·全国·九年级假期作业）Shenzhen Daily 2023-02-28Getting a pie from the sky is becoming a reality in the city as online delivery platform Meituan has been allowed to start drone delivery service(无人机送餐服务), Shenzhen Evening News reported.At Galaxy World in Longgang District, a reporter from the newspaper watched how a meal has been delivered by the drone on Thursday. The drone slowly landed and a door above the Meituan Intelligent Dining Cabinet(储藏柜) opened slowly, where the drone put the meal box inside the cabinet.“It takes about 15 minutes to place the order and receive the meal. A lot of people have tried the drone delivery service here,” said a woman who just took her meal box out from the cabinet.During the year 2022, food and drinks such as noodles, fruits, coffee and milk tea and even flowers have been delivered through Meituan’s drone delivery system, the report said.The company said that as of last year, it had completed over 100,000 drone deliveries. Meituan started to explore drone delivery service in 2017 and started the try in early 2021. The service has an average delivery time of 12 minutes, which is less than traditional delivery methods, according to the company.There are only a few cities in the world with the advantages of drone delivery service, and Shenzhen is taking the lead in China, according to the report. However, there are still some problems with this kind of service. 1．Where is the meal box put?A．In Longgang District.B．Inside the cabinet.C．By the drone.D．At Galaxy World.2．What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A．Where the drone landed.B．When the service started.C．How the service provided.D．Who watched the drone.3．What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Many cities around the world have the drone delivery service.B．The drone delivery service has many advantages in our daily life.C．Shenzhen is the first city starting drone delivery service in China.D．The drone delivery service is very popular all over the world.4．What is the passage going to talk about next?A．How to make good use of the drone delivery service.B．What problems the drone delivery service faces.C．How to solve the problems of the drone delivery service.D．What advantages the drone delivery service has.02（2023·广东汕头·校联考三模）A team of elderly women in Chongqing, serving as “shared-grandmas” to help working parents pick up their children from school and stay with the kids, has received a lot of likes online recently.The team of “shared-grandmas” from the Shipingcun Community in Chongqing’s Jiulongpo District includes nine retired (退休的) women, mostly empty-nesters (空巢老人). They volunteer to take care of 25 kids in the community.Working parents of the children who aren’t able to pick up their kids from school are in need of a temporary guardian (临时监护人). The volunteers can spare the time and energy for the family and ease (缓解) their loneliness by doing the job.Deng Lihong, 66, is a member of the team. Every weekday, she picks up the children from school, and accompanies them while they do their homework and play in the community room until their parents pick them up.“I feel young with the kids and my retired life is meaningful,” she said.“The program started in April and the number of the team members is still growing,” Cao Yidan, the chairman of Chongqing Amber Social Work Service Center, said.“The program is great and worth promoting (提倡) in other places in the country,” an Internet user said.“We encourage the retired women in the community to take part in this public service. It’s a win-win situation for the families in need and ‘shared-grandmas’. The feeling of achievement and happiness means a lot to them,” Peng Mei, the secretary of the Party Committee of Shipingcun Community, said.5．About working parents, we can learn from the third paragraph that ________.A．they want to go home directly after a day’s workB．they can’t pick up their kids from school on timeC．they hope their kids will help the elderly ease their lonelinessD．they think their kids need the care of grandmas6．The underlined word “accompanies” means “________” in the fourth paragraph.A．stays or goes somewhere with somebody B．helps somebody cook breakfastC．buys somebody some important things D．teaches somebody to do housework7．The “shared-grandmas” are ________ according to the passage.A．warm-hearted B．poor C．creative D．rich8．We can know from the passage that ________.A．all elderly women are encouraged to serve as “shared-grandmas”B．the program has started in all communities in the countryC．the working parents pay the “shared-grandmas” money for their workD．though the “shared-grandmas” are retired, they still play an active role in society9．What’s the best title of the passage?A．How the elderly spend their retired livesB．Empty-nesters volunteer to look after patientsC．“Shared-grandmas” — a win-win public serviceD．A program offers chances to all the elderly to let them enjoy themselves03（2023·云南昆明·云南师范大学实验中学校考三模）In December, 2022, Memphis Zoo in Tennessee announced that it would return Ya Ya, who arrived in the US in 2003. After her 20-year loan period(租借期) ended on April 7, China’s giant panda Ya Ya finally returned home from the US after 20 days.China prepared to welcome back Ya Ya and experts from Beijing Zoo arrived in the US in March to learn abouther habits and feeding situation from the zoo staff members. Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that the quarantine(检疫) and feeding places for Ya Ya are ready along with her feeding plans and medical care.In January, visitors found that Ya Ya had become very thin, which made many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about her health and life quality at the Memphis Zoo. The Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens said in an announcement that giant panda Ya Ya had been well cared for since it was sent to Memphis Zoo in the United States in 2003, and no signs of neglect(忽视) had been found, based on videos of the giant panda, monthly health reports and annual physical examinations.Once Ya Ya finishes a 30-day mandatory(强制的) quarantine in Shanghai after landing in China, she will then be sent to Beijing Zoo.The news that Ya Ya would come back to China cheered up millions of Chinese people. By April 9, 250 million people had talked about Ya Ya on the Internet. “Come home soon, Ya Ya. I’ll go to see you in the zoo even if I have to wait in line all day long!” An Internet user commented(评论) on Sina Weibo.10．When did Ya Ya return from the US?A．On April 7, 2003.B．On April 7, 2023.C．On April 27, 2023.D．On December 13, 202211．Why did many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about Ya Ya?A．Because it had been neglected.B．Because it had become very thin.C．Because it had been well cared for.D．Because it had annual physical examinations.12．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．China prepared to welcome Ya Ya back.B．Experts from Beijing Zoo learned about Ya Ya’s habits.C．The zoo staff members from Memphis Zoo didn’t know Ya Ya’s feeding situation.D．China prepared feeding plans and medical care for Ya Ya.13．What will happen to Ya Ya after a 30-day quarantine in Shanghai?A．She will be sent to Beijing Zoo.B．She will stay in Shanghai for further medical treatment.C．She will go back to the US.D．She will be put back in the wild.14．What can we infer from the Internet user’s words on Sina Weibo?A．He/She felt quite disappointed to know the news.B．He/She was surprised to hear the news.C．He/She felt angry to wait for a long time.D．He/She jumped for joy when he/she heard the news.04（2023·江苏苏州·苏州市第十六中学校考二模）“Tum left! Turn right!” In the information technology (IT) class, Zhang Ruixuan was controlling a robot to move around.“This is part of our artificial intelligence (AI) courses,” said the 10th grader from Beijing 101 Middle School. The school provides AI classes to both junior and senior high school students. Apart from compulsory (必修的) courses that teach basic knowledge, there are also optional (选修的) courses if students want to learn more.“This semester in our compulsory class, we have learned coding (编程) through a programming language called Python,” said Zhang. Using Python to code is a basic skill for training AI models. In recent years, Python has been tested in high school graduation exams in places like Beijing, Jiangsu and Anhui.In fact, having AI education in schools has become a growing trend (趋势) in many places, with Zhejiang province being atypical example. In 2020, Zhejiang added AI education into textbooks from Grade 5 in primary school all the way to senior high. In the city of Wenzhou, the government is planning to build 1, 000 AI experimental schools by 2025.“With the development of technology, our textbooks have been changing all the time,” said Shang Yin, an IT teacher from Beijing 101 Middle School. “From typing to using Word and Excel, and then today’s coding and AI, the courses are keeping up with the times and teaching students necessary skills.” In the future, there will be more jobs where AI knowledge is required. Even in daily life, people may need to understand things like Chat GPT and the internet of things. AI education will become increasingly important, Shang added.15．How did the writer start the passage?A．By drawing a conclusion.B．By telling a story.C．By describing a scene.D．By explaining the truth.16．What do we know about the AI class at Beijing 101 Middle School?A．It is an optional course.B．It only teaches basic knowledge.C．It teaches students to code with Python.D．It often makes students feel stressed.A．primary school B．junior high schoolC．senior high school D．college18．Why is AI education becoming increasingly important according to the passage?A．Because AI is included in all high school graduation exams.B．Because understanding AI is becoming a necessary skill.C．Because AI is going to take over school education.D．Because AI is students' most powerful competitor.05（2023·江苏盐城·校考二模）Zibo city in Shandong province has stormed the Internet since late February for its local barbecue. In March, the small city received about 4.8 million tourists. It is certainly not the only city that offers barbecue, or even the most famous one, but its seemingly sudden fame was steps in the making.Zhou Maosong, president of the Zibo Tourism Promotion Association said the popularity started from the crowd-gathering effect of cultural and tourism activities including a music festival. Then famous people tasted the barbecue and put their experiences online attracting young people, which led to a wave of students from neighbouring cities visiting Zibo. What better way to lure adventurous and hungry college students other than “tasty barbecue that makes you full within only 50 yuan!” However, Zibo did not fall into the trap (陷阱) of easy fame that dies fast where sellers cheat buyers on price and quality for the most profit (盈利) in the shortest time. A blogger on Douyin took an electronic scale (电子秤) to ten barbecue stands in Ziboto test if he would be offered less food. It turned out that not a single one was caught short of weight and some owners even offered him local snacks for free. Local people’s honest and friendly behaviour touched even more people online and again lifted the city’s popularity.Zibo’s successful story has inspired governments in other parts of the country to find their ways of supporting local businesses.19．What does the underlined word “lure” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Attract.B．Challenge.C．Follow.D．Organize.20．What are the other reasons for Zibo’s popularity besides the crowd-gathering effect?①Famous people’s recommendation.②Barbecue at low prices.③Support from neighbouring cities.④Local people’s kindness.A．①②③B．②③④C．①②④D．①③④21．Where is the passage probably taken from?A．A science fiction.B．A travel guide.C．A food advertisement.D．A news report.06（2023·山东日照·日照市新营中学校考三模）The common problem of myopia (近视) among students has been a big challenge for China to deal with for many years. According to reports, about 35.6 percent of primary school students and nearly 81 percent of senior high school students are nearsighted (近视的) in China.Considering this background, Wantang Primary School in Yunnan province really stands out. This is because none of the students at this school suffer from myopia. Parents, teachers and eye experts began discussing whether the school’s experience can be used to tackle the rising level of myopia across China.Yang Chenhao is a doctor at the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University. He said that while the school is a special case, some of its methods are highly worth learning, such as keeping children away from mobile phones and getting them outdoors more often.Yang Qingyi is a teacher at the school, which has 536 students. He said that all children are required to go outside during class breaks. “Even for quiet kids, we encourage them to take a walk outside,” he said. When the three sports teachers there are busy, teachers of other subjects will work as trainers to teach basketball and table tennis.“If there is one piece of advice that we can share on achieving zero myopia, I would say large amounts of outdoor activities,” said Sun Fubiao, the primary school’s headmaster. Sun said that a number of his students’ parents are working in other areas, so the school has fixed six public phones while not allowing use of personal mobile phones.“In teacher-parent WeChat groups, we often remind parents to pay attention to kids’ eye health when they are at home for weekends or vacations,” he added.22．How is the first paragraph organized?A．By listing numbers.B．By telling stories.C．By giving examples.D．By comparing facts.23．What does the underlined word “tackle” probably mean in Chinese?A．解释B．应对C．提升D．保持24．What can we know from Yang Chenhao’s words?A．Doctors should work with primary schools.B．Wantang Primary School is worth learning in some ways.C．Children should not use a mobile phone.D．Parents should pay more attention to their kids.25．What is the most important way to achieve zero myopia according to Sun Fubiao?A．Less time of learning at school.B．Fixing enough public phones.C．Much time of outside activities.D．Working with kids’ parents.参考答案：1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B【导语】本文主要介绍了美团推出的无人机送餐服务，包括其操作流程、研发过程及发展前景。
英语时文阅读
英语时文阅读第一篇 A ban on setting off firecrackersXINHUA话题：“过年要不要燃放烟花爆竹”这个讨论从年前争论到年后，从减少环卫工人负担到降低空气污染，反对者的声音高涨。
但也有人认为，作为传统节日活动，应该燃放烟花爆竹。
你怎么看？Wang Xingyue, 14, from Shanghai:I don’t think we should set off firecrackers (爆竹) during holidays. It is really noisy. Some people fire them during midnight. People around cannot sleep well. Besides, it brings air pollution (污染) and lots of rubbish. Most people do not clean the rubbish after they set off firecrackers. So I think there is no need to set them off anymore during holidays.Liu Ran, 14, from Shandong:Setting off firecrackers is a tradition during Chinese festivals. They set them off to celebrate or wish a happy new year. The ceremony (仪式) is very important in Chinese people’s lives. And it also reminds (提醒) us of one of the four great inventions (发明) of China, gunpowder (火药). We cannot give it up. It is good to have this ceremony during holidays. Do you agree with me？Lin Yisong, 15, from Zhejiang:I think we should control (控制) the setting off of firecrackers. During holidays, the government could get people together in a place. They can set off some firecrackers or fireworks and people can watch. It is safer to do this and people can also enjoy their holiday tradition.Zhang Qi, 14, from Guangxi:Firecrackers are dangerous and bad for the air. But it is really an important tradition in Chinese festivals. So I think we can use something else to replace (代替) them. For example, we can use LED fireworks instead. It is also beautiful and attractive. And it is much safer. Even kids can play with them.Li Qing, 14, from Jiangsu:I think we can improve the technology of firecrackers. The firecrackers we use now are dangerous. That’s why we cannot fire them anytime or anywhere we want. But if we can make them much safer and good for the air, we don’t have to give up the interesting tradition during Chinese festivals.第二篇Birthday girl’s trip of mystery神秘的银冠带来的奇幻之旅THE Silver Crown (《银色皇冠》) is an exciting read. It is abouta girl who wakes up on her birthday to find a silver crown underher pillow (枕头), but the day doesn’t turn out as she would have thought. Eventually she ends up in a mysterious school and then is hunted for her crown. To find her family, the girl has to travel through forests, mountains and the countryside while meeting many interesting characters with completely different natures.There are many different characters and it is very hard to choose a favorite, as they are all individuals (与众不同的人) with their own personalities. The story kept me guessing as it takes many twists and turns (波折). My favorite part in the story was when the main character and her friend camp in a cave with gems (珍宝) in all of the walls. The description that the author gives here makes you think and keep the pages turning. There was nothing I really disliked about this book. Perhaps apart from the fact it ended on a cliffhanger (悬念), which I personally do not like in books generally. Overall I think this is a great book. I recommend it to teenagers and people aged 11 onwards. It can keep you guessing and wondering, which is a great characteristic of a book for me!By Grace BaytonGrace Bayton, 13, is an eighth-grader at Newbridge School, Wales, UK. She loves reading and reads two books a week.。
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1宇航员芭比娃娃首亮相鼓励女性从事科学职业中等说明文新闻报道Samantha Cristoforetti turns 42 this year. She is one of the world’s few active female astronauts. She has been in space for 199 days and 16 hours. But sadly, she is the only Italian female member of the European Space Agency now.To set a good example for young girls, the ESA is working with Barbie. Two new Barbie dolls have been made based on Cristoforetti’s looks. One of them wears a NASA’s spacewalking suit. The other is dressed in a blue flight suit with ESA patches.The Cristoforetti Barbie is part of the Barbie Dream Gap Project which started in 2018. It aims to encourage more girls to explore careers in STEM-related fields. STEM means in science, technology, engineering, and maths. The Italian astronaut will also make a video program to show young audiences around the ESA. Cristoforetti hopes to help them dream about their future without limits. After all, anything boys can do, girls can do better.“We know how important it is for girls to have role models and this new ESA collaboration helps us to take this to an astronomical new level,” an official from Barbie said.1 . How many female Italian astronauts are there in ESA?A 0.B 1.C 2.D 3.2 . Why does the ESA work with Barbie?A To encourage girls to study STEM.B To encourage girls to have their dreams.C To train more female astronauts.D To set a good example for young girls.3 . What is the color of the Barbie’s flight suit?A Orange.B White.C Blue.D Red.4 . What does the underlined word “collaboration” mean in Chinese?A 工作.B 合作.C 接洽.D 模型.5 . What is the best title for this passage?A Two astronaut Barbie dolls have been made.B The only Italian female astronaut in ESA.C To encourage more girls to dream with no limit.D Barbie models based on Italian female astronaut.2纳达尔4夺美网冠军，大满贯19冠直追费德勒中等记叙文文娱体育The match was finally over. A tired Rafael Nadal from Spain flopped down on the ground. The crowd in the stadium all stood up to cheer.The 33-year-old man had just beaten Daniil Medvedev who is ten years younger than him. He had won his fourth U.S. Open title. It was also his 19th grand slam title. The match was a hard one. It lasted nearly five hours — the second-longest final in Nadal’s career.Emotions were already running high. After a video of Nadal’s career was shown in the stadium, the cheers became louder. Nadal, at last, could not hold back his tears. “The emotions are sometimes hard to control,” he said. “All those cheers make this night unforgettable for me.”When he reflected on his latest win, Nadal still appeared humble. He said his family and team had helped him a lot.Now, Nadal is just one grand slam title away from Roger Federer, who hold the first position in tennis. Is he thinking about overtaking the Swiss star? The answer is “No”. “I cannot always think about getting more and more. I just try to do it my way. I’m happy about the career I have,” Nadal said.1 . How old is Daniil Medvedev?A 10 years old.B 23 years old.C 33 years old.D 43 yearsold.2 . What does the underlined word “humble” mean in Chinese?A 骄傲的.B 高兴的.C 悲伤的.D 谦虚的.3 . How many grand slam titles has Roger Federer won?A 4.B 18.C 19.D 20.4 . What can we learn from this passage?A Nadal knew he would win the game before it started.B Nadal is one of the best tennis player in the world.C Nadal will try to get more slams.D Nadal will retire after the game.5 . What is the main idea of this passage?A A new super star in tennis.B The modest tennis super star.C An unforgettable match for Nadal.D Nadal won the 19th grand slam.3法国“飞人”扎帕塔成功飞越英吉利海峡容易记叙文逸闻趣事Do you dream of flying? French inventor Franky Zapata did so. Last month, he made history as the first person to “fly” across the English Channel by a hoverboard.Zapata took off from Sangatte on France’s northern coast and touched down near Dover, England. His hoverboard was powered by a backpack full of fuel. It kept him in the air for ten minutes. Then Zapata stopped halfway on a boat to fill his backpack with fuel again. It took him just 22 minutes to complete the 35-kilometer journey. The crowd clapped loudly as they saw him reach Britain safely. Zapata said that it was the most amazing moment in his life.The French inventor has been working on his hoverboard for three years. He did not think of giving up even after losing two of his fingers in an accident. Zapata is now considering creating a flying car. Do you look forward to it?1 . Where did Zapata fly across?A The English Channel.B France’s northern coast.C Dover, England.D Paris, France.2 . How long did it take Zapata to complete the journey?A Half an hour.B 35 minutes.C Ten minutes.D 22 minutes.3 . What happened to Zapata according to Paragraph Three?A He gave up creating a flying car.B He lost two of his fingers.C A traffic accident happened to him.D He lost his two feet.4 . What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “halfway”?A 又一次.B 在中间.C 中途.D 大致上.5 . Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A Zapata is a French.B Zapata’s hoverboard was powered by a backpack.C Zapata reached Britain safely.D Zapata is creating a flying car now.42022北京冬奥会和冬残奥会吉祥物“冰墩墩”和“雪容融”正式亮相容易说明文热点话题1 . When will the 2022 Winter Paralympics start?A On 4th March, 2022.B On 4th January, 2022.C On 4th February, 2022.D On 4th February, 2023.2 . What does Bing Dwen Dwen look like?A A child.B A lantern.C An astronaut.D A sports track.3 . Where is the red heart?A It’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s face.B It’s on Bing Dwen Dwen’s neck.C It’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s lantern.D It’s on Bing Dwen Dwen’s left palm.4 . What’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s head?A Paper cuttings of doves.B Paper cuttings of pandas.C Bright colours of the circles.D Chinese characters of Olympics.5 . What is the main idea of this passage?A The 2022 Winter Olympic games are coming.B The 2022 Winter Olympic games will be held in Beijing.C Let’s see mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.D Chinese culture will be used in 2022 Winter Olympic games.5飞行奇遇记：乘客顶替机长把飞机开走了！中等记叙文逸闻趣事An off-duty pilot was honoured as a “legend” after stepping in to fly a plane himself to stop the flight being cancelled.Michael Bradley, a qualified EasyJet pilot, had a busman’s holiday when he ended up flying a plane that was delayed by two hours. He told passengers on board the Manchester Airport flight to Alicante that he was offering his services as there was no pilot available.The pilot said, “My wife is on row 15 with my little boy — hopefully he’s asleep by now. And I was told our flight’s delayed by two hours because there was no captain for the flight. So just before we went through security, I wondered if this is worth a phone call, I think it is because I’d like to go on holiday. I phoned up EasyJet and said ‘Hiya, I’m standing in the terminal doing nothing. I have got my licence with me and I’d very much like to go on holiday and if you need a favour, I’m standing here ready to go.’”Mr Bradley said his bosses called him back in less than a minute to give him the go-ahead, saying, “Please, please, can you fly the plane to Alicante?” He added, “So if you’re OK for one of your pilots to look like this without uniform today, we’ll go to Alicante.” There was cheers from the passengers.Ms Potts posted a video of the pilot’s announcement on Facebook, saying “The plane probably would have been cancelled if it wasn’t for him! Legend”.1 . How many families are there on the trip with Bradley?A 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.2 . Why did Michael Bradley make the call?A Because the flight would be cancelled.B Because he loved to serve people.C Because he wanted to be a legend.D Because he wanted to take a holiday.3 . What does the underlined word “go-ahead” mean in Chinese?A 接受.B 命令.C 准许.D 承诺.4 . How did the passengers feel about Michael Bradley’s act?A They loved it.B They ignored it.C They missed it.D They criticized it.5 . What is the main idea of this passage?A Spending a holiday with a pilot can make sure the flight never being cancelled.B Michael Bradley became a legend after becoming a pilot.C Michael Bradley had a bad holiday with his wife and son.D A passenger flied the plane to the destination when the captain couldn’t arrive.6一战创历史！加拿大19岁安德莱斯库勇夺2019美网大满贯中等记叙文文娱体育Andreescu, the 19-year-old Canadian girl won the 2019 US Open. She beat Serena Williams. Williams won her first US Open in 1999. Andreescu wasn’t even born then.Her rise has been quick. A year ago, she couldn’t even qualify for the US Open. But she always dreamt of winning it. When she was 16, she wrote herself a fake US Open winner’s cheque. The amount of the prize money rose in real life. She kept updating it on the cheque. On the night of her win, she really got the cheque! Before Andreescu, no player had won the US Open in their first appearance. It was also the first win by a Canadian.“Being able to play on this stage against Serena, a true legend in this sport, is amazing,” said Andreescu, who was appearing in her first major final, while Williams was in her 33rd. “Oh, man, it wasn’t easy at all.” Andreescu keeps dreaming big. “I’ve really tried to be like Serena. Who knows? Maybe I can be better,” she said.1 . When was Bianca Andreescu born?A In 1999.B In 2000.C In 2001.D In 2002.2 . What does the underlined word “qualify” mean?A 能战胜.B 能学习.C 有能力.D 有资格.3 . Which of the following statements is TRUE？A Andreescu won her first cheque at the age of 16.B Serena won her first US Open at the age of 19.C Andreescu is not the only Canadian winning the US Open.D Serena Williams is an excellent tennis player.4 . What can we learn from what Andreescu said?A Serena may become a better tennis player than Serena.B Serena is the best tennis player in the world.C Andreescu is another Serena.D Andreescu is a better tennis player than Serena.5 . What is the best title of this passage?A The first tennis US Open winner.B A rising tennis star Andreescu.C The 2019 US Open final.D The tennis legend Serena failed.7“飞的”时代来了！空中出租车在新加坡试飞成功最快2021年投入使用中等新闻报道科普知识Those dreams of having flying cars when we were younger may finally come true as flying taxis have made their debut on 22 October in Singapore and may be a permanent thing in 2 years.According to TODAY, an R&D version of the air taxi, the V olocopter 2X, flew for 3 minutes at noon around Marina Bay on 22 October. This debut is part of the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress that is running from 21 to 25 October at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. V olocopter’s spokesperson, Ms Helena Treeck, told TODAY that the company hopes to make flying taxis a thing in Singapore by 2021.The V olocopter is a 2-seater passenger drone that consists of 18 rotors. It can fly up to 30km in one charge. That’s roughly the distance between Jurong East & Punggol. The copter can go up to speeds of 110km/h. And since there are no obstacles or traffic lights in the air, it’s like taking a highway from pickup to destination. The flying taxi can fly unmanned because of an “intelligent operation system”.V olocopter has been engaging with the Transport Ministry, Civil Aviation Authority Of Singapore and the Economic Development Board to discuss the project of having air taxis in Singapore.1 . The passage introduces the first use of ________ in Singapore.A flying carsB flying taxisC flying enginesD flying motorbikes2 . The Volocopter 2X is _________ according to the passage.A a transport system used in SingaporeB a new type of transport in the air in SingaporeC a future model of going sightseeing in SingaporeD an industry robot made by a company in Singapore3 . What can we learn about the Volocopter 2X?A It can carry three passengers during a trip.B Its speed reaches up to 120 kilometres per hour.C It can keep flying along the highway with gas.D The farthest flight distance in one charge can reach 30 kilometres.4 . How long will it take you to go to school by Volocopter 2X if your home is about 11km away from your school?A 2 minutes.B 5 minutes.C 6 minutes.D 10 minutes.5 . What’s the main idea of this passage?A What the Volocopter 2X is.B The dreams of having flying cars have come true.C A flying car may be opened to public in Singapore in 2021.D The project of having air taxis has been discussed in Singapore.8印尼科莫多岛继续对游客开放较难记叙文旅游交通This spring, we reported on how Indonesia's government was planning to close Komodo Island in 2020. That report came out after several people were arrested in March and accused of smuggling Komodo dragons off the island. As many as 41 of the lizards were sold in other countries for $35,000 each.Now, the Indonesian government says it plans to keep Komodo Island open. However, it will put limits on the number of tourists.Last year, 180,000 people made that trip. We don't know what the new limit will be or how much it will cost to go there. But the Indonesian government is trying to balance calls for more wildlife protection with concerns that banning tourism will hurt the residents who depend on it for their income.Komodo dragons are considered a vulnerable species. It means that they could become endangered unless they're protected. There are more than 1,700 of these creatures on Komodo Island, and if you plan to go there, Komo — don't feed the wildlife. While they don't often attack people, the lizards are venomous and capable of killing someone. They can become as long as 10 feet and weigh 150 pounds.1 . Why did Indonesia's government plan to close Komodo Island in 2020?A There were too many tourists.B The weather was changeable on the island.C Several people smuggled Komodo dragons off the island.D The animals on the island were very famous.2 . What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “vulnerable” in Paragraph 4?A 易受伤害的.B 易狂躁的.C 具有攻击性的.D 温顺的.3 . How many people traveled to Komodo Island last year?A 35000.B 100000.C 150000.D 180000.4 . Which of the following is TRUE about Komodo dragons?A Komodo dragons are small animals and only eat grass.B Komodo dragons can become very huge.C Komodo dragons live in many countries around the world.D Komodo dragons can never be bad for people.5 . What's the main idea of this passage?A Indonesia is rich in animal resources.B An introduction of Komodo Island.C Reopening of Komodo Island to tourists.D The living habits of Komodo dragons.9国际足联：2021年世俱杯落户中国较难新闻报道文娱体育The expanded tournament will be held in the Far East in two years' time. China will host the newly-revised version of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021, which is set to be played between the summer months of June and July.The revamped competition will now take place once every four years and is expected to feature eight teams from Europe. The current version of the tournament only includes seven teams, but FIFA's expansion will see that number rise to 24. The Club World Cup will now replace the Confederations Cup, which has served as a warm-up event for countries hosting the World Cup since 1992. FIFA has released an official statement w hich reads: “FIFA Council unanimously appoints China PR as hosts of new Club World Cup in 2021.”Speaking at a council meeting in Shanghai on Thursday, FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated: “This is a historic decision for football because the FIFA council decided unanimously to appoint China as the host for the new FIFA World Cup for clubs.” “The new FIFA World Cup for clubs will be a competition which every person who loves football looks forward to. It is the first real and true world cup for the best teams and clubs in the world.”1 . China was chosen to be the host of ________ in 2021.A the Asian CupB the World CupC the Club World CupD the Confederations Cup2 . How many football teams in the world will take part in the new competition in 2021?A 7.B 8.C 15.D 24.3 . What can we learn from the passage?A The expanded competition will be held every two years.B Summer is the most suitable season for football matches.C The World Cup is more powerful than the Confederations Cup.D More football teams from Europe will be invited to the football match.4 . The underlined words “a historic decision” in Paragraph 3 mean that _______.A the World Cup has been revisedB the FIFA members have expandedC the competition time has been increasedD China was appointed as the host of the Club World Cup。
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英语时文阅读参考答案一、阅读理解题1. 根据文章内容，以下哪项是作者的主要观点？A. 英语学习对个人职业发展至关重要。
B. 英语是全球通用语言，应该被广泛学习。
C. 学习英语可以提高个人的跨文化交流能力。
D. 英语教育应该注重实用性和应用性。
答案：C2. 文章中提到了哪些因素可以促进英语学习？A. 个人兴趣和学习动力。
B. 良好的语言环境和实践机会。
C. 系统的教育体系和教学方法。
D. 所有上述因素。
答案：D3. 作者认为哪种学习方式对提高英语水平最有效？A. 通过阅读英文原著来学习。
B. 通过观看英语电影和电视节目来学习。
C. 通过与母语为英语的人交流来学习。
D. 通过参加英语角或语言交换活动来学习。
答案：C4. 文章中提到的“沉浸式学习法”是指什么？A. 完全用英语进行思考和交流。
B. 在英语环境中学习英语。
C. 通过学习英语文化来提高语言水平。
D. 通过背诵英语单词和短语来学习。
答案：B5. 根据文章，以下哪项不是提高英语听力的方法？A. 经常听英语广播和新闻。
B. 观看英语电影和电视节目。
C. 阅读英语书籍和报纸。
D. 参加英语听力训练课程。
答案：C二、完形填空题6. The best title for the passage could be "The Importance of _______ in Learning English."A. PracticeB. GrammarC. VocabularyD. Pronunciation答案：A7. The author suggests that _______ is the key to mastering English.A. listeningB. speakingC. writingD. reading答案：B8. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a benefit of learning English?A. Better job opportunities.B. Access to a wider range of information.C. The ability to travel without a guide.D. The ability to understand complex mathematical concepts.答案：D9. The word "immersion" in the context of the passage means_______.A. being surrounded by the English languageB. learning English in a classroom settingC. only learning English grammarD. memorizing English vocabulary lists答案：A10. The author believes that learning English can alsoimprove one's _______.A. cooking skillsB. cultural understandingC. mathematical abilitiesD. physical fitness答案：B三、词汇题11. The word "enhance" in the context of the passage isclosest in meaning to:A. increaseB. reduceC. maintainD. replace答案：A12. The term "fluency" refers to:A. the ability to speak a language easily and smoothlyB. the ability to understand complex sentencesC. the ability to write well in a languageD. the ability to read quickly答案：A13. In the passage, "comprehension" is related to:A. understandingB. speakingC. writingD. listening答案：A14. The word "articulate" is used to describe someone who can:A. speak quicklyB. speak clearly and effectivelyC. speak with a lot of gesturesD. speak with a strong accent答案：B15. The phrase "language barrier" in the passage implies:A. the difficulty of learning a new languageB. the challenge of communicating in a different languageC. the advantage of being bilingualD. the importance of learning multiple languages答案：B请注意，以上内容仅为示例，实际的英语时文阅读参考答案应根据具体文章内容和问题来制定。
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考研英语_时⽂阅读50篇考拉进阶英语时⽂阅读50篇Passage1Dealing With Spam1:Confidence Game(2010.11.18The Economist)[483words]Bill Gates,then still Microsoft’s boss,was nearly rightin2004when he predicted the end of spam in two years.Thanks to clever filters2unsolicited3e-mail has largelydisappeared as a daily nuisance4for most on the internet.But spam is still a menace5:blocked at the e-mail inbox,spammers post messages as comments on websites and increasingly on social networks like Twitter and Facebook.The criminal businesses behind spam are competitive and creative.They vault over6technical fixes as fast as the hurdles7are erected.The anti-spam industry has done applaudable work in saving e-mail.But it is always one step behind.In the end,the software industry’s interest is in making money from the problem(by selling subscriptions to regular security updates)rather than tackling it at its source.Law-enforcement agencies have had some success shutting down spam-control servers in America and the Netherlands.But as one place becomes unfriendly, spammers move somewhere else.Internet connections in poor and ill-run countries are improving faster than the authorities there can police them.That won’t end soon.In any case,the real problem is not the message,but the link.Sometimes an unwise click leads only to a website that sells counterfeit8pills.But it can also lead to a page that infects your computer with a virus or another piece of malicious software that then steals your passwords or uses your machine for other immoral purposes. Spam was never about e-mail;it was about convincing us to click.To the spammer,it needs to be decided whether the link is e-mailed or liked.The police are doing what they can,and software companies keep on tightening security.But spam is not just a hack9or a crime,it is a social problem,too.If you look beyond the computers that lie between a spammer and his mark,you can see allthe classic techniques of a con-man:buy this stock,before everyone else does.Buy these pills,this watch,cheaper than anyone else can.The spammer plays upon the universal human desire to believe that we are smarter than anyone gives us credit for,and that things can be had for nothing.As in other walks of life,people become wiser and take precautions only when they have learned what happens when they don’t.That is why the spammers’new arena10—social networks—is so effective.A few fiddles might help,such as tougher default privacy settings on social networks.But the real problem is man,not the machine.Public behaviour still treats the internet like a village,in which new faces are welcome and anti-social behaviour a rarity.A better analogy would be a railway station in a big city,where hustlers11gather to prey on the credulity12of new arrivals.Wise behaviour in such places is to walk fast,avoid eye contact and be cautious with strangers.Try that online.1.spam/sp?m/n.垃圾邮件2.filter/?f?lt?/n.过滤器；滤光器；筛选过滤程序3.unsolicited/??ns??l?s?t?d/adj.未经请求的，⾃发的4.nuisance/?nju?s?ns/n.⿇烦事，讨厌的⼈或东西5.menace/?men?s/n.威胁，恐吓；危险⽓氛；烦⼈的⼈或事物6.vault over越过7.hurdle/?h??dl/n.障碍；跨栏，栏8.counterfeit/?ka?nt?f?t/n.伪造，仿造，制假9.hack/h?k/n.砍,劈；供出租的马；出租车司机；⾮法侵⼊（他⼈计算机系统）10.arena/??ri?n?/n.圆形运动场，圆形剧场；竞技舞台，活动场所11.hustler/?h?sl?/n.耍诡计骗钱的⼈12.credulity/kr??du?l?t?/n.轻信Passage2A Gene to Explain Depression（2011.1.3Time）[459words]As powerful as genes are in exposing clues to diseases,not even the most passionate geneticist1believes thatcomplex conditions such as depression can be reduced to atell-tale2string of DNA.But a new study confirms earlier evidence that aparticular gene,involved in ferrying3a brain chemical critical to mood known as serotonin4,may play a role in triggering5the mental disorder in some people.Researchers led by Dr.Srijan Sen,a professor of psychiatry at University of Michigan,report in the Archives6of General Psychiatry that individuals with a particular form of the serotonin transporter gene were more vulnerable to developing depression when faced with stressful life events such as having a serious medical illness or being a victim of childhood abuse.The form of the gene that these individuals inherit prevents the mood-regulating serotonin from being re-absorbed by nerve cells in the brain.Having such a low-functioning version of the transporter starting early in life appears to set these individuals up for developing depression later on,although the exact relationship between this gene,stress,and depression isn’t clear yet.Sen’s results confirm those of a ground-breaking7study in2003,in which scientists for the first time confirmed the link between genes and environment in depression.In that study,which involved more than800subjects,individuals with the gene coding for the less functional serotonin transporter were more likely to develop depression following a stressful life event than those with the more functional form of the gene.But these findings were questioned by a2009analysis in which scientistspooled814studies investigating the relationship between the serotonin transporter gene,depression and stress,and found no heightened risk of depression among those with different versions of the gene.“One of the hopes I have is that we can settle this story,and move on to looking more broadly across the genome9for more factors related to depression,”he says.“Ideally we would like to find a panel of different genetic variations that go together to help us predict who is going to respond poorly to stress,and who might respond well to specific types of treatment as opposed to others.”He believes that the2009findings do not contradict those from2003,or the latest results,but rather reflect a difference in the way the study was conducted.Sen stresses,however,that this gene is only one player in the cast of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to depression.“All things considered,this gene is a relatively small factor,and for this finding to be clinically10useful,we really need to find many,many more factors.Ultimately we may identify new pathways that are involved in depression to come up with new and better treatments.”1.geneticist/dnet?s?st/n.遗传学家2.tell-tale/?tel?te?l/adj.暴露实情的，能说明问题的3.ferry/?fer?/vt.渡运，摆渡4.serotonin/?s??rt??n?n/n.[⽣化]⾎清素，5-羟⾊胺（神经递质，易影响情绪等）5.trigger/?tr?ɡ?/vt.触发，引发；开动，启动6.archive/?ɑ?ka?v/n.档案馆；档案⽂件7.ground-breaking/?gra?nd?bre?k??/adj.开创性的；创新的8.pool/pu?l/vt.合伙经营；集中（智慧等）；共享，分享9.genome/??i?n??m/n.[⽣]基因组；[⽣]染⾊体组10.clinically/?kl?n?kl?/adv.临床地；冷淡地；通过临床诊断Passage3Second Thoughts on Online Education(2010.9New York Times)[415words]Let the computer do the teaching.Some studies,expertopinion and cost pressures all point toward a continuing shiftof education online.A major study last year,funded by the EducationDepartment,which covered comparative research over12years,concluded that online learning on average beat face-to-face teaching by a modest1but statistically meaningful margin2.Bill Gates,whose foundation funds a lot of education programs,predicted last month that in five years much of college education will have gone online.“The self-motivated learner will be on the Web,”Mr.Gates said,speaking at the Techonomy conference in Lake Tahoe.“College needs to be less place-based.”But recent research,published as a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper,comes to a different conclusion.“A rush to online education may come at more of a cost than educators may suspect,”the authors write.The research was a head-to-head experiment,comparing the grades achieved in the same introductory economics class by students—one group online,and one in classroom lectures.Certain groups did notably worse online.Hispanic3students online fell nearly a full grade lower than Hispanic students that took the course in class.Male students did about a half-grade worse online,as did low-achievers,which had college grade-point averages below the mean for the university.The difference certainly was not attributable4to machines replacing a tutorial-style human teaching environment.Instead,the classroom was a large lecture hall seating hundreds of students.Initially,David Figlio,an economist at Northwestern University and co-author of the paper,said he had thought that the flexibility5of the Internet—the ability to“go back and roll the tape”—would probably give the online coursework6an edge over traditional“chalk and talk teaching.”The online lectures were well done,using a professional producer and cameraman7.“It had very much the feel of being in the room,”Mr.Figlio said.So what accounts for the difference in outcomes8?Mr.Figlio has a few theories. For the poorer performance of males and lower-achievers,he says the time-shifting convenience of the Web made it easier for students to put off viewing the lectures and cram9just before the test,a tactic10unlikely to produce the best possible results.It’s partly a stereotype11but also partly true,Mr.Figlio says,that female students tend to be better at timemanagement,spreading their study time over a semester,than males.“And the Internet makes it easier to put off12the unpleasant thing,attending the lecture,”he said.1.modest/?m?d?st/adj.谦虚的,谦恭的；适中的,适度的；些许的2.margin/?mɑ:d??n/n.页边空⽩；边,边缘；差数,差额3.Hispanic/h?s?p?n?k/adj.西班⽛和葡萄⽛的4.attributable/??tr?bj?t?bl/adj.可归因于，可能由于5.flexibility/?fleks??b?l?t?/n.灵活性；柔韧性6.coursework/?k?:sw?:k/n.课程作业7.cameraman/?k?m?r?m?n/n.摄影师8.outcome/?a?tk?m/n.结果9.cram/kr?m/v.挤满，塞满；临时死记硬背10.tactic/?t?kt?k/n.兵法；⽅法,策略；⼿段；招数11.stereotype/?ster??ta?p/n.模式化观念，⽼⼀套，刻板形象12.put off撤销，取消Passage4The Kids Can’t Help It（2010.12.16Newsweek）[372words]What new research reveals about the adolescentbrain—from why kids bully1to how the teen yearsshape the rest of your life.They say you never escape high school.And forbetter or worse,science is lending some credibility tothat old saw.Thanks to sophisticated imaging technology and a raft2of longitudinal3studies,we’re learning that the teen years are a period of crucial brain development subject to a host of environmental and genetic factors.This emerging research sheds4light not only on why teenagers act they way they do,but how the experiences of adolescence—from rejection to binge5 drinking—can affect who we become as adults,how we handle stress,and the way we bond with others.One of the most important discoveries in this area of study,says Dr.Frances Jensen,a neuroscientist at Harvard,is that our brains are not finished maturing by adolescence,as was previously thought.Adolescent brains“are only about80percentof the way to maturity,”she said at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in November.It takes until the mid-20s,and possibly later,for a brain to become fully developed.An excess of gray matter6(the stuff that does the processing)at the beginning of adolescence makes us particularly brilliant at learning—the reason we’re so good at picking up new languages starting in early childhood—but also particularly sensitive to the influences of our environment,both emotional and physical.Our brains’processing centers haven’t been fully linked yet,particularly the parts responsible for helping to check7our impulses8and considering the long-term repercussions9of our actions.“It’s like a brain that’s all revved10up not knowing where it needs to go,”says Jensen.It’s partially because of this developmental timeline that a teen can be so quick to conjure11a stinging remark,or a biting insult,and so uninhibited12in firing it off at the nearest unfortunate target—a former friend,perhaps,or a bewildered parent.The impulse to hurl13an insult14is there,just as it may be for an adult in a stressful situation,but the brain regions that an adult might rely on to stop himself from saying something cruel just haven’t caught up.1.bully/?b?l?/v.恐吓；充当恶霸，恃强凌弱2.raft/rɑ?ft/n.筏；橡⽪艇，充⽓船；⼤量3.longitudinal/?l?ntju?d?nl/adj.纵向的；纵观的；经度的4.shed/?ed/vt.散发出光；去除，摆脱；蜕，落5.binge/b?nd?/n.饮酒作乐；狂饮；狂闹6.gray matter灰质（脑、脊髓内神经元集中的地⽅）7.check/t?ek/v.检查，核验，核对；制⽌，控制8.impulse/??mp?ls/n.冲动；脉冲；刺激，推动⼒9.repercussion/?ri?p??kn/n.（间接的）反响，影响，恶果10.rev/rev/v.（发动机等）加快转速11.conjure/?k?n??/v.变魔术；使变戏法般地出现（或消失）12.uninhibited/??n?n?h?b?t?d/adj.⽆限制的;⽆拘束的,放任的13.hurl/h??l/vt.猛掷，猛扔；⼤声说出14.insult/?n?s?lt/n.侮辱；凌辱；⽆礼Passage5The Power of Posture(2011.1.13The Economist)[486words]“Stand up straight!”“Chest out!”“Shoulders back!”Theseare the perennial1cries of sergeant2majors and fussy3parentsthroughout the ages.Posture certainly matters.Big is dominantand in species after species,humans included,postures thatenhance the posturer’s apparent size cause others to treat him asif he were more powerful.The stand-up-straight brigade4,however,often make a further claim:that posture affects the way the posturer treats himself,as well as how others treat him.To test the truth of this,Li Huang and Adam Galinsky,at Northwestern University in Illinois,have compared posture’s effects onself-esteem with those of a more conventional ego-booster,management responsibility. In a paper just published in Psychological Science they conclude,surprisingly,that posture may matter more.The two researchers’experimental animals—77undergraduate students—first filled out questionnaires5,ostensibly6to assess their leadership capacity.Half were then given feedback forms which indicated that,on the basis of the questionnaires, theywere to be assigned to be managers in a forthcoming7experiment.The other half were told they would besubordinates8.While the participants waited for this feedback, they were asked to help with a marketing test on ergonomic9chairs.In fact,neither of these tests was what it seemed.The questionnaires were irrelevant.V olunteers were assigned to be managers or subordinates at random.The test of posture had nothing to do with ergonomics.And,crucially,each version of the posture test included equal numbers of those who would become“managers”and “subordinates”.Once the posture test was over the participants received their new statuses and the researchers measured theirimplicit10sense of power by asking them to engage in a word-completion task.Participants were instructed to complete a number of fragments11with the first word that came to mind.Seven of the fragments could be interpreted as words related to power(“power”,“direct”,“lead”,“authority”,“control”,“command”and“rich”).Although previous studies suggested a mere title is enough to produce a detectable increase in an individual’s sense of power,Dr Huang and Dr Galinsky found no difference in the word-completion scores of those told they would be managers and those told they would be subordinates.Having established the principle,Dr Huang and Dr Galinsky went on to test the effect of posture on other power-related decisions:whether to speak first in a debate, whether to leave the site of a plane crash to find help and whether to join a movement to free a prisoner who was wrongfully locked up.In all three cases those who had sat in expansive12postures chose the active option(to speak first,to search for help,to fight for justice)more often than those who had sat crouched13. The upshot14,then,is that father(or the sergeant major)was right.Those who walk around with their heads held high not only get the respect of others,they seem also to respect themselves.1.perennial/p??ren??l/adj.[植]多年⽣的；长久的，持续的2.sergeant/?sɑnt/n.[军]（英）陆军、空军、海军陆战队中⼠；（美）陆军或空军中⼠3.fussy/?f?s?/adj.挑剔的，⼤惊⼩怪的；紧张不安的4.brigade/?br?ɡe?d/n.旅；伙，帮，派5.questionnaire/?kwestn e?/n.问卷；调查表6.ostensibly/?s?tens?bl?/adv.表⾯上；明显地7.forthcoming/?f??θ?k?m??/adj.即将发⽣的；现成的；乐于提供信息的8.subordinate/s??b??d?n?t/n.下级，部属9.ergonomic/ɡn?m?k/adj.⼈类⼯程学的10.implicit/?m?pl?s?t/adj.不⾔明的，含蓄的11.fragment/?fr?ɡm?nt/n.碎⽚，⽚段12.expansive/?ks?p?ns?v/adj.⼴阔的，辽阔的；⼴泛的，全⾯的；友善健谈的，开朗的13.crouch/kraut?/vt.屈膝,蹲伏,蹲,蹲下14.upshot/??p??t/n.最后结果，结局Passage6How Rest Helps Memory:Sleepy Heads(2010.2.25The Economist)[402words]Mad dogs and Englishmen,so the song has it,go out in themidday sun.And the business practices of England’s linealdescendant1,America,will have you in the office from nine in themorning to five in the evening,if not longer.Much of the world,though,prefers to take a siesta2.And research presented to theAAAS meeting in San Diego suggests it may be right to do so.Ithas already been established that those who siesta are less likely todie of heart disease.Now,Matthew Walker and his colleagues at the University of California,Berkeley,have found that they probably have better memory, too.A post-prandial3snooze4,Dr Walker has discovered,sets the brain up for learning.The role of sleep in consolidating5memories that have already been created has been understood for some time.Dr Walker has been trying to extend this understanding by looking at sleep’s role in preparing the brain for the formation of memories in the first place.He was particularly interested in a type of memory called episodic6memory,which relates to specific events,places and times.This contrasts with procedural memory,of the skills required to perform some sort of mechanical task,such as driving.The theory he and his team wanted to test was that the ability to form new episodic memories deteriorates7with increased wakefulness,and that sleep thus restores the brain’s capacity for efficient learning.They asked a group of39people to take part in two learning sessions,one at noon and one at6pm.On each occasion the participants tried to memorise and recall 100combinations of pictures and names.After the first session they were assigned randomly to either a control group,which remained awake,or a nap group,which had 100minutes of monitored sleep. Those who remained awake throughout the day became worse at learning.Those who napped8,by contrast,actually improved their capacity to learn,doing better in the evening than they had at noon.These findings suggest that sleep is clearing the brain’s short-term memory and making way for new information.The benefits to memory of a nap,says Dr Walker,are so great that they can equal an entire night’s sleep.Hewarns,however,that napping must not be done too late in the day or it will interfere with night-time sleep.Moreover,not everyone awakens refreshed from a siesta.1.lineal descendant直系后裔2.siesta/s??est?/n.午睡，午休3.prandial/?pr?nd??l/adj.膳⾷的，正餐的4.snooze/snu:z/n.⼩睡5.consolidate/k?n?s?l?de?t/vt.使巩固，使加强；合并6.episodic/?ep??s?d?k/adj.偶尔发⽣的，不定期的；有许多⽚段的7.deteriorate/d??t??r??re?t/vi.恶化,退化；变坏8.nap/n?p/vi.⼩睡Passage7Learning Gap Between Rich and Poor Starts Early（2011.2Newsweek）[354words]It’s generally accepted that there is a correlationbetween a child’s educational attainment1and a family’spoverty level,but new research shows that the problemmay take root2earlier than previously thought.A new study in Psychological Science found that at10months old,children from poor families performed just as well as children from wealthier families,but by the time they turned2,children from wealthier families were scoring consistently higher than those from poorer ones.“Poor kids aren’t even doing as well in terms of school readiness,sounding out letters and doing other things that you would expect to be relevant to early learning,”Elliot M.Tucker-Drob of the University of Texas at Austin,lead author of the study, said in a press release.To conduct the study,researchers assessed the mental abilities of about750pairs of fraternal3and identical4twins from all over the U.S.The participants’socioeconomic status was determined based on parents’educational attainment, occupations and family income.Each child was asked to perform tasks that included pulling a string to ring a bell, placing three cubes in a cup,matching pictures and sorting pegs by color first at10 months and again when they were2years old.At this time,researchers discovered that during the14-month window between the aptitude5tests,gaps in cognitive6 development had started to occur.Children from wealthier families had started to consistently outperform those from poorer ones.Researchers attempted to disprove7a genetic explanation by comparing the aptitude tests of each set of twins.Among the2-year-olds from wealthier families, identical twins had much more similar test scores than fraternal twins,who share only half of their genes.However,among2-year-olds from poorer families,identical twins scored no more similar to one another than did fraternal twins.The implication is that children’s genetic potential is subdued8by poverty, though the study stopped short of drawing a scientific conclusion as to what specifically was causing the achievement gaps.Researchers did postulate9that, generally speaking,poorer parents may not have the time or resources to spend playing with their children in stimulating ways.1.attainment/??te?nm?nt/n.达到；成就，造诣2.take root⽣根；开始；建⽴3.fraternal/fr??t??nl/adj.兄弟般的，亲如⼿⾜的4.identical/a??dent?kl/adj.同⼀的，完全相同的5.aptitude/??pt?tju?d/n.天资，天赋6.cognitive/?k?ɡn?t?v/adj.认知的，认识的7.disprove/d?s?pru?v/vt.证明……是错的8.subdue/s?b?dju?/vt.征服；抑制，克制9.postulate/?p?stj?le?t/v.假定，假设Passage8More Than Meets the Mirror：Illusion1Test Links Difficulty Sensing InternalCues2with Distorted3Body-Image(2011.1.4Scientific America)[457words]With all of the New Year’s diet ads claiming you canlose dozens of pounds in seemingly as many days,youprobably are not alone if you looked in the mirror thismorning and saw a less than ideal body.Or maybe you justpicked up a new magazine in which already thin modelshave their remaining flesh scavenged4by Photoshop to make them appear even slimmer.With all of these unrealistic promises and images,it can be hard to gain an accurate sense of one’s own body.But the disjunction5for some people might go deeper than manipulated5photos.A new study shows that the way people perceive their external7appearance is likely linked to how they experience their bodies internally.Researchers found that people who had greater difficulties sensing their own internal bodily states were also more likely to be fooled into believing a rubber hand was part of their own bodies. These results,published online in the issue of Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences,may one day help scientists understand how body image can become so distorted in disorders like body dysmorphia8and anorexia nervosa9,says lead author Manos Tsakiris of Royal Holloway,University of London.“The sense of self is built up from a representation of internal states,”says Hugo Critchley,a professor of psychiatry at the University of Sussex in England who was not involved with the study.“This paper is showing that sensitivity of individuals to their internal state predicts the strength of their self-representation.”Most of the time,the image someone has of their body is pretty close to its external appearance.You may see your thighs10as slightly bigger than they actually are,or your arm muscles as slightly smaller,but the discrepancy11is usually minimal12.In some mental disorders,however,body image can become dramatically distorted.Those who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder think that parts of their bodies are malformed13or grotesque14,even when these supposed flaws are not noticeable to others.In eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa patients continue to think they need to lose weight even as their bodies waste away.Crucial to the formation of body image—pathological15and otherwise—is the integration of external and internal cues.What we see in the mirror and what we feel against our skin melds with16our own internal awareness of our bodies to create an overarching17body image.Scientists have historically focused on how external factors like magazines and fashion models affect the creation of an accurate body image.Tsakiris and his colleagues,however,hypothesized that a person’s internal awareness of his or her body,known as interoceptive18awareness,was also related to the creation of an accurate body image.1.illusion/??ljun/n.错觉，幻觉；假象2.cue/kju?/n.提⽰；暗⽰,暗号3.distorted/d?s?t??t?d/adj.变形的，扭曲的；歪曲的，曲解的4.scavenge/?sk?v?n?/v.（从废弃物中）觅⾷，捡破烂；吃（动物⼫体）5.disjunction/d?sk??n/n.分离，分裂6.manipulate/m??n?pj?le?t/vt.控制，操纵；操作，使⽤；正⾻7.external/?k?st??nl/adj.外部的，外⾯的；外界的，外来的；对外的8.dysmorphia/d?s?m??f??/n.[医]畸形,变形9.anorexia nervosa神经性厌⾷症10.thigh /θa?/n.股，⼤腿11.discrepancy/d?s?krep?ns?/n.差异，不符合，不⼀致12.minimal/?m?n?m?l/adj.极⼩的，极少的，最⼩的13.malformed/?m?l?f??md/adj.畸形的14.grotesque/ɡrtesk/adj.怪诞的，荒唐的；奇形怪状的15.pathological/?p?θ??lkl/adj.不理智的，⽆道理的；病态的；病理学的16.meld with与……融合；与……合并17.overarching/v?r?ɑ?t/adj.⾮常重要的，⾸要的18.interoceptive /??nt?r?u?sept?v/adj.内感受(器)的Passage9The Tussle1for Talent（2011.1.6The Economist）[432words]Plato believed that men are divided into three classes:gold,silver and bronze.Vilfredo Pareto,an Italianeconomist,argued that“the vital2few”account for mostprogress.Such sentiments are taboo today in public life.Politicians talk of a“leadership class”or“the vital few”attheir peril3.Schools abhor4picking winners.Universities welcome the masses:more people now teach at British ones than attended them in the 1950s.In the private sector5things could hardly be more different.The world’s best companies struggle relentlessly6to find and keep the vital few.They offer them fat pay packets,extra training,powerful mentors7and more challenging assignments.If anything,businesses are becoming more obsessed with ability.This is partly cyclical8.Deloitte and other consultancies have noticed that as the economy begins to recover,companies are trying harder to nurture raw talent,or to poach9it from their rivals.When new opportunities arise,they hope to have the brainpower to seize them.The acceleration of the tussle for talent is also structural, however.Private-equity firms rely heavilyon a few stars.High-tech firms,for all their sartorial10egalitarianism11,are ruthless12about recruiting the brightest.Firms in emerging markets are desperate to find high-flyer13s—the younger the better—who can cope with rapid growth and fast-changing environments.Successful companies make sure that senior managers are involved with“talentdevelopment”.Jack Welch and /doc/2e5e0328482fb4daa58d4b15.html fley,former bosses of GE and P&G,claimed that they spent40%of their time on personnel.Andy Grove,who ran Intel,a chipmaker14,obliged all the senior people,including himself,to spend at least a week a year teaching high-flyers.Nitin Paranjpe,the boss of Hindustan Unilever,recruits people from campuses and regularly visits high-flyers in their offices.Involving the company’s top brass15in the process prevents lower-level managers from monopolising16high-flyers(and taking credit for their triumphs).It also creates a dialogue between established and future leaders.Successful companies also integrate talent development with their broader strategy.This ensures that companies are more than the sum of their parts.Adrian Dillon,a former chief financial officer of Agilent,a firm that makes high-tech measuring devices,says he would rather build a“repertory17company”than a “collection of world experts”.P&G likes its managers to be both innovative and worldly:they cannot rise to the top without running operations in a country and managing a product globally.Agilent and Novartis like to turn specialists into general managers.Goodyear replaced23of its24senior managers in two years as it shifted from selling tyres to carmakers to selling them to motorists.1.tussle/t?sl/n.扭打；争论；争⽃；奋⽃2.vita l/?va?tl/adj.⽣命的；充满活⼒的；⽣死攸关的；极其重要的3.peril/?per?l/n.严重危险；祸害，险情4.abhor/?b?h??/vt.痛恨，憎恶5.sector/?sekt?/n.[数]扇形；两脚规；部分；部门6.relentlessly/r??lentl?sl?/adv.残酷地，⽆情地；不停地，不减弱地7.mentor /?men?t??/n.私⼈教师，辅导教师；良师益友8.cyclical/?sa?kl?kl/adj.周期的，循环的9.poach/p??t?/vt.⽔煮；偷猎；盗⽤，挖⾛（⼈员）10.sartorial/sɑ??t??r??l/adj.服装的，男装的，⾐着的11.egalitarianism/??ɡ?l??te?r??n?z?m/n.平等主义，平均主义12.ruthless/?ru?θl?s/adj.⽆情的，冷酷的;残忍的13.high-flyer/?ha?fla??/n.抱负极⾼的⼈；有野⼼的⼈14.chipmaker/?t??p?me?k?/n.集成块制造者；半导体(元件)制造商15.top brass要员16.monopolise/m??n?p?la?z/vt.垄断，独占；占去（⼤部分时间、精⼒），霸占17.repertory/?rep?tr?/n.保留剧⽬轮演Passage10What Is a Medically Induced Coma1and Why Is It Used?（2011.1.10Scientific America）[497words]Basically what happens with a medically induced。
时文阅读与练习(含答案)--2023届高考英语复习备考
时文阅读：太阳能树太阳能树是一种将太阳能技术与树状相结合的功能性发电机。
它是一种可扩展的产品，应用范围广泛，不仅可以产生足够的能量为单个家庭或整个社区供电，还可以用于商业停车场为电动汽车充电。
太阳能树是太阳能发电系统或其他清洁能源的补充，让我们一起来了解一下吧。
阅读短文并回答问题A solar tree is a structure resembling a tree that generates solar energy using photovoltaic panels（太阳能光伏板）. It helps solve an urgent global challenge: Replacing greenhouse gas-emitting energy sources like oil and gas with renewable energy. But the power generation potential of solar trees is relatively limited, and their primary purpose is to raise public awareness about renewable energy by getting people to notice and interact（互动）with solar energy in new ways.Solar trees generally have a firm metal, plastic, or stone base that extends up and out into “branches” on which solar panels are mounted. Beyond this basic structure, there is great diversity in the design of solar tree units. The solar tree’s photovoltaic “leaves”absorb sunlight, converting it into electricity that is conducted down through the trunk-like central pillar of the structure to an inside battery. Many designs feature rotating（旋转的）panels that can move throughout the day in order to obtain the greatest amount of sunlight.Solar trees help power homes, businesses, and public services. They can create shade to help reduce the urban heat island effect and provide shelter in severe weather such as rainstorms and heatwaves, creating greater urban resilience in the face of climate change. They also enhance public spaces, providing charging stations, and powering streetlights.In comparison to other kinds of ground-mounted solar panel devices, solar trees don’t require much land. They make solar energy generation possible in land-scarce areasthat can’t support vast solar arrays, as well as places that lack sufficient rooftop space for panels. However, solar panels are much cheaper than solar trees at present and have far greater energy generation capacity. Therefore, present solar tree designs often serve as a supplemental source rather than as a primary energy source.At present, solar trees aren’t designed as large-scale solar projects, which limits their ability to contribute to the low-carbon energy transition. Still, their varied designs are appealing. This makes solar trees effective at displaying and thereby educating people about solar energy, and promoting a business or organization’s commitment to renewable energy.1. What is the main purpose of building solar trees?A. To beautify the urban environment.B. To draw public attention to solar energy.C. To replace non-renewable energy resources.D. To provide charging services in emergencies.2. What do we know about a solar tree?A. It stores energy in its own battery.B. It can adjust its height automatically.C. It is made of environmentally friendly materials.D. It transforms sunlight into electricity by its metal base.3. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The design features of solar trees.B. The ways of saving energy in cities.C. The benefits of solar trees to humans.D. The difficulties of promoting solar trees.4. What advantage do solar trees have over other ground-mounted solar panel devices?A. They occupy much less land.B. They are cheaper to manufacture.C. They are more effective in generating energy.D. They can work in various weather conditions.答案：BACA生词1. gas-emitting adj. 排放气体的2. pillar n. 柱子，桥墩（尤指兼作装饰的）3. resilience n. 恢复力；适应力4. array n. 阵列语块1. solar energy 太阳能2. renewable energy 再生能源3. solar panels 太阳能板4. throughout the day 整天5. public services 公共服务6. urban heat island effect 城市热岛效应7. severe weather 恶劣天气8. charging stations 充电站9. in comparison to 与……相比10. contribute to 有助于；对……做贡献知识拓展urban heat island effect城市热岛效应是指城市因大量的人工发热、建筑物和道路等高蓄热体及绿地减少等因素，造成城市“高温化”，城市中的气温明显高于外围郊区的现象。
高考英语时文阅读5篇
高考英语时文阅读5篇Passage 1Touched by greatness(篮球巨星乔丹亚洲之行首站北京，令众多球迷梦想成真。
)MICHAEL Jordan (迈克尔.乔丹)is best known for his "air walk" but it was Beijing students who were flying high when the American basketball legend(传奇人物) visited the capital last week.The former NBA star attended the final of the 2004 China High School Basketball League at Beijing Workers' Gymnasium (北京工人体育馆) on Thursday. Presenting the trophy to the winners, he gave the youngsters some simple advice: "Love the game, enjoy the game, and play the game."(Michael Jordan celebrates with the winning team fromShenyang No 31 Middle School. XINHUA)Shenyang No 31 Middle School tastedvictory in the tournament（锦标赛）last year.But this year's 62-54 victory over Shanghai Nanyang Model Middle School had an added sweetness: the players received the champion's cup from Jordan himself."I was very excited taking the trophy（奖杯）from him," said Li Yuzhang, who won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. "I'm lucky to have been able to hold the cup after it was touched by Jordan."Another player said: "We have been waiting for this day for almost a month. We trained very hard because we knew we would get to celebrate our victory with Michael Jordan."With cameras flashing around them, the players couldn't hide their excitement as they stepped onto the podium（领奖台）alongside their hero. Li and team captain Feng Wenxu were also lucky enough to have Jordan sign their jerseys（运动衫）."I will keep this precious jersey for the rest of my life," said Feng.The 5,000-strong audience of young students was also stirred up (鼓动) by the appearance of one of basketball's greatest-ever players. Play was even delayed a little while, such was the excitement when he arrived during the fourth quarter of the match."I'm here to see Jordan," said a girl from nearby Huiwen Middle School. "It's a pity we can't see him playing, but a glimpse（一瞥、一看）of him today is enough."It was the NBA legend's first formal visit to China. Jordan particularly enjoyed walking on the Great Wall last Wednesday — he said that doing so meant he could call himself a real man!Beijing was the first stop on Jordan's first ever Asian tour. He left for Hong Kong last Thursday night before going on to T aiwan and Tokyo.Passage 2Point of no return?(赢得选举，但却拒绝出任总理，索尼亚真能让甘地家族再次崛起吗？)SHE shocked the world by taking her Congress Party (国大党) to victory in India's general election on May 13. What came next was even more surprising. Last Tuesday Sonia Gandhi turned down both the chance to be the prime minister and take her famous family back to the top of India's political pile.Her decision came as investors lost confidence in her economic policies, and Hindu nationalists attacked her over her Italian birth. Manmohan Singh, a71-year-old economist, took the premiership instead.(Sonia Gandhi.AFP)"The post of prime minister has not been myaim," she told newly elected members of Parliament（议会）. "My responsibility（责任）is to provide Indiawith a government that is strong and stable (稳定)."Sonia Gandhi, 57, will remain president of thelargest party in the coalition government (联合政府)so still have an influence on policy. If she hadaccepted the post, she would have been the fourthmember of the fabled(传奇式的) Nehru-Gandhidynasty to be prime minister.Gandhi is the granddaughter-in-law of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who led the country for 17 years after it was given independence from Britain. She is also the daughter-in-law of another prime minister, Indira Gandhi. While her husband Rajiv Gandhi served from 1984 to 1988."She was pushed into this whole game - just like her husband," said Rajiv Desai, an advisor to the Gandhis. Neither Rajiv nor Sonia Gandhi had much interest inpolitics. But he felt called by a family responsibility after his mother was murdered by her guards in 1984. In a similar way, his wife felt she had to rescue the struggling Congress Party 14 years later.However, the success of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty has come at a heavy price. Seven years after the murder of his mother, Rajiv Gandhi was killed by Sri Lankan terrorists（恐怖分子）.It has been said that Sonia Ghandi's children, Rahul and Priyanka, asked her not to take the post because they feared losing their mother as well.Despite her decision, the election saw the Gandhi dynasty brought back to life. Rahul won a seat in Parliament and Priyanka is set to follow him. It is on their shoulders that the future of Indian politics may rest.Choose the best answer to the following:1.Which of the following was not the reason why Sonia Gandhi turned down thechance to be prime minister?A. When she was president of the Congress Party, the stock market was notstable.B. Because she was born in Italy.C. Because her children feared their mother would be killed by terrorists.D. Because the post of prime minister was not her aim.2. How many of Sonia Ghandi's relatives have served as Prime Minister of India?A. 2.B.3.C. 4.D. 5Key: 1. A 2. BPassage 3Future of football is found in Africa(2010年世界杯花落南非。
初中英语时文阅读2024
初中英语时文阅读2024In the year 2024, the English language has evolved to become more inclusive, integrating emojis and abbreviations commonly used in digital communication. Students now engage with texts that reflect the vibrant online world, making learning a more relatable experience.The integration of technology in classrooms has transformed the way students approach English literature. Interactive e-books and virtual reality simulations bring classic stories to life, enhancing comprehension and sparking creativity.Environmental issues have taken center stage in educational curricula. Reading materials often explore the impact of climate change, urging young minds to consider sustainable practices and the importance of preserving our planet.Current events shape the content of English reading materials, with articles discussing breakthroughs in science, technology, and medicine. These topics not only inform but also inspire students to think critically about the world around them.The diversity of cultures is celebrated through a rich selection of texts. Students are exposed to narratives from around the globe, fostering an appreciation for differentperspectives and promoting a sense of global citizenship.The use of English as a lingua franca has led to a surge in bilingual texts, allowing students to explore their own languages alongside English, thus acknowledging the value of linguistic diversity.In 2024, English language learning is no longer confined to textbooks. Social media platforms, podcasts, and online forums provide a wealth of authentic materials for students to practice their reading and listening skills.The focus on emotional intelligence in education has led to an increase in reading materials that explore empathy, compassion, and the complexities of human relationships, preparing students for a more empathetic future.As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the importance of understanding global issues is emphasized in reading materials. Students are encouraged to think beyond their immediate surroundings and consider the broader implications of international events.。
高二英语暑假时文阅读专项练习
高二英语暑假时文阅读1.气候变化加剧海洋噪音！From shipping to oil drilling, sounds from human activities spread across the oceans. This noise causes much trouble to ocean creatures. However, according to a new study, climate change might influence how sound travels through the water.Humancaused climate change impacts the ocean in many ways, such as changing its temperature, salt levels, and acidity (酸度). When the water bees more acidic, it also can't absorb certain sounds. So those sounds travel further, adding to the noise in some areas. However, this effect is not as big as other changes. Changes like temperature and salt level can affect how the ocean's different layers (层) mix. That, in turn, affects how sound travels."We were surprised to see that actually there was a big change in the North Atlantic," says Luca Possenti who studies sound in the ocean at the Royal Netherlands Institute. Researchers used puters to model how those factors influence noise levels across the world's oceans. They pared the models of the world now to models of the world in about 70 years if climate change continues. In the North Atlantic, they saw an increase in sound levels in the upper 125 meters of the ocean.This was caused mostly by ice melting from Greenland, forming a cold layer of water near the ocean's surface. When sound travels through water, it turns toward the coldest area. This made sound waves get stuck in the cold top layer and spread further out across the water instead of traveling deeper. As a result, the sound became louder at this specific depth in the North Atlantic.The rising noise levels in the Atlantic Ocean is concerning as it could stress out animals reliant on sound for munication, hunting, and navigation. Marine mammals already avoid loud harbors, but with noise levels increasing everywhere, we don't know what will happen.1. What did the new study find?A.Oil drilling causes much trouble to ocean creatures.B.Human activities are major sources of noise pollution.C.Shipping has a great influence on the ocean environment.D.Climate change may affect the way sound travels in water.2. What has a bigger effect on ocean noise?A.Wind speed.B.Ocean acidity.C.The depth of the sea.D.Ocean temperature.3. How did researchers carry out the study?A.By building a model of climate change.B.By modeling changes in ocean noise levels.C.By doing field research in the North Atlantic.D.By finding areas with increasing ocean noises.4. What do we know about the sound traveling through waters?A.It goes towards the colder areas.B.It can spread to the deep ocean.C.It can be easily blocked by ice.D.It travels faster on the ocean surface.2.“标签效应”，被定义的人生？If you had to use one word to define yourself, what would it be? Imagine trying to summarize your entire being in just one word or two — a challenging task indeed. Labels, like "confident" or "creative", may suggest certain aspects, but they can never fully capture the richness and depth of a person's character.Labels take on an "allornothing" meaning. Someone either is something, or they're not. The biggest problem with labeling people is that it oversimplifies their plex nature. Using labels infers people's current behavior is fixed, but people change. As they learn, they grow, and someone we think of in a certain way today might not remain the same in a few months or years. When we label people, we deny their plexity, their right to change, and their richness as human beings.Furthermore, labels can bee selffulfilling prophecies (预言). When people are constantly told they are a certain way, they may start to remember these labels and act accordingly. This hinders their potential for growth and development, as they may feel trapped by social expectations. For example, if parents label a child as "annoying" or "a plainer", the child may feel their needs aren't important. Over time, being ignored for plaining too much can lead the child to believe that expressing their needs is not acceptable. Consequently, their selfperception (自我认知) may suffer, and they may even start to devalue themselves as a result.Linguist Benjamin Whorf once argued that the words we use to describe what we see are rarely objective, as they carry personally prejudice. Labels can be harmful because they can reduce individuals to a single characteristic or stereotype. Therefore, we should be mindful of the language we use and the labels we attach to people. By adopting a more open view of life, people, and events, we can appreciate the richness and diversity of human experience, and cope with the plexities of our interconnected world.1. What is the biggest problem with labeling people?A.It expresses a subjective opinion.B.It denies the plexity of humans.C.It overstates people's shortings.D.It ignores goodness in human nature.2. What does the underlined word "hinders" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Exposes.B.Cultivates.C.Restricts.D.Determines.3. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?A.To present the bad effects of labeling on people.B.To show the importance of using language skillfully.C.To prove people's natural tendency for being prejudiced.D.To encourage people to take an openminded perspective.4. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text?A.Stop Labeling PeopleB.Define Yourself ObjectivelyC.Children Suffer a Lot from LabelsD.Different Individuals Diversify the World3. 人工智能“复活”已故亲人Over a decade ago, the science fiction series Black Mirror showed a story about usingartificial intelligence to bring back loved ones. Thanks to technological advancement, the latest AI technology brings hope of recreating loved ones through virtual form.Recently, it was revealed that renowned musician Tino Bao had created a digital version of his daughter, who in 2021 passed away due to a rare disease at the age of 22. With the help of Xiaoice, Microsoft Asia's AI branch based in China, Bao was able to recreate his daughter Bao Rong as an AIpowered virtual figure. Tino Bao, his family and the team went to great lengths to piece together pictures, audiovisual recordings, and narrated memories of Rong. After thousands of trials and errors, they presented the lifelike digital human who speaks in both Mandarin and English. Bao has finally launched a pany to bring the technological miracle to other families experiencing such loss.However, this technological achievement has also been acpanied by many controversies. The idea of bringing back a loved one through AI may seem forting. Still, researchers caution that constantly interacting with an AI version of a deceased loved one could potentially affect the natural grieving (悲伤) process, leaving individuals stuck in a state of denial. This could lead to prolonged grief and other mentalhealth issues. Furthermore, there's a risk that people may bee overly dependent on the technology, prioritizing their interactions with the AI version over forming new, reallife relationships.With the case of Bao Rong out in the open, AI resurrection (复活) has bee a business. From simple "talking pictures" that sound nothing like the loved ones to deepfake videos of actors speaking with the faces of those who passed away, the lower end of the market is more "artificial" than "intelligent". Therefore, it is crucial to establish proper regulations and ethical standards to ensure that the use of AIresurrection technology is safe and responsible.1. Why does the author mention Black Mirror in paragraph 1?A.To advertise Microsoft's virtual products.B.To lead to the discussion about AI resurrection.C.To prove the predictive power of science fiction.D.To highlight the advancement of artificial intelligence.2. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A.The popularity of AIresurrection technology.B.Reasons for making a digital version of Bao Rong.C.Challenges of developing a lifelike digital human.D.The process of creating an AIpowered virtual figure.3. What can we learn about AIresurrection technology from paragraph 3?A.It still has some technical limitations.B.It helps people build new reallife relationships.C.It can be a person's obstacle to recovering from sadness.D.It enables individuals to preserve good memories of loved ones.4. What does the author suggest people do?A.Strengthen the management of the technology.B.Apply the technology to making pictures and videos.C.Put the technology into the market as soon as possible.cate the public about the potential risks of technology.4. 科技助力古木保护During Yang Zhongkai's early years, a 500yearold majestic ginkgo tree that did not sproutleaves for two to three years at a stretch used to be a daily sight for him on his way to and from high school. Since villagers widely regarded the tree as having the power to make their wishes e true, they used to kneel down in front of the "lucky" tree and burn offerings under it, which led to prolonged heat exposure at its roots, stunting its growth."Millions of such old trees are in urgent need of protection given their importance as vital biological resources and symbols of ecological civilization," said Yang, who started the team — Zhiyue — dedicated to protecting ancient trees. "But the recording and management of ancient and famous trees nationwide monly rely on Excel spreadsheets (电子表格), which present issues such as information silos, lack of realtime updates and inplete content," he said.However, things have changed of late. Yang and his team now use the artificial intelligence technology developed by Tencent Cloud to identify and register trees accurately based on individual traits and GPS tracking. "With the acceleration of a new generation of technological revolution and industrial transformation, new technologies bring more excitement to the protection of ancient trees," Yang said. "We can now collect data on the trees' growth, health and environment in real time, which helps us make informed decisions on how to better protect them.""In addition to applying cuttingedge technologies such as AI and large models to assist in the development of traditional industries, the pany also makes great efforts to promote the development of charitable causes through technological and platform advantages," Wu Yunsheng said, vicepresident of Tencent Cloud, adding that "the power of technology can change the world".1. What does the underlined word "stunting" in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Preventing.B.Promoting.C.Measuring.D.Maintaining.2. What problem did ancient trees face according to paragraph 2?A.The risk of getting diseases.B.The extreme heat from burning.C.The destruction by local villagers.D.The lack of effective protection measures.3. What do we know about Tencent Cloud's new technology?A.It has been widely used in traditional industries.B.It can quickly update the number of trees in China.C.It is a valuable tool for people to protect the ecosystem.D.It enables the collection of realtime data on the trees' growth.4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Ancient Trees Hold Cultural TraditionsB.New Technology Facilitates Tree ProtectionC.Modern Technology Advances the Charitable CausesD.Ancient Tree Management is Vital for Preserving Biodiversity5.无聊时刻迸发的“创意火花”Being bored is no fun, especially at work. However, a recent study from the Research School of Management at the Australian National University suggests that boredom may have anunexpected benefit.In a study, 52 participants were given a boring task of sorting red and green beans for 30 minutes, while another group of 49 participants was asked to create art projects with paper, beans, and glue. Then both groups were instructed to spend five minutes on a creative task. Surprisingly, the group that had performed the boring task produced a higher quantity and quality of creative ideas than the group that had taken part in the art project."Boredom is not necessarily terrible based on my research," says the study's lead author, Guihyun Park."People want to get out of a boring state, so they tend to seek novelty, which can lead to unique thinking and bring out creativity." Moreover, it's also worth noting that studies have found that not everyone experiences the same level of creative benefits from boredom. Researchers have discovered in on experiment that participants who are open to new experiences and driven to achieve specific goals are more likely to see positive effects from being bored.Finally, Park admits that not every type of job allows a state of boredom, and it really can be detrimental to some important work. "I would say at security jobs where you need to stay alert（警惕的）all the time, like police or security guards, boredom will keep your mind wandering, which is really bad," says Park. "Also, those jobs require less creativity but much attention to details instead; boredom won't help much there."But for designers and anyone in a creative field, boredom is not something to fear, but to embrace（欣然接受）. J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has shared how she would spend hours sitting on trains, letting her mind wander and ing up with new ideas for her stories. This boredom allowed her to tap into her creativity and imagination, leading to one of the most beloved book series ever.1. What did the recent study find about boredom?A.It inspires creative ideas.B.It raises people's patience.C.It improves work efficiency.D.It leads to negative feelings.2. Which kind of people are more likely to benefit from boredom?A.People who are afraid of change.B.People who tend to focus on details.C.People who are willing to try new things.D.People who enjoy peting with others.3. What does the underlined word "detrimental" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Attractive.B.Harmful.C.Necessary.D.Challenging.4. Why does the author mention J.K. Rowling in the last paragraph?A.To show the power of embracing boredom.B.To encourage people to stay bored in their daily life.C.To prove the importance of creativity and imagination.D.To explain the creation process of the Harry Potter series.6.数字艺术家“揭秘”赖特未建成作品One of the most prolific（多产的）architects of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright, had no shortage of ideas. Throughout his life, he designed 1,171 architectural works. Many of them, likethe Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater, were eventually built. But over half — 660 to be exact — never moved beyond paper. Now, thanks to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, we are finally getting a look at what his unbuilt architecture would have looked like.Working with digital artist David Romero, the organization has been building an impressive library of works that show Wright's creative genius. From the Butterfly Bridge that would have connected San Francisco and Oakland to the floating cabins of the Lake Tahoe Summer Colony, it's clear that Wright's creativity had no limits.The reasons that these pieces of incredible architecture were never built vary. In 1957, Wright's design for his adopted home state of Arizona was rejected. While Wright considered his design for the Arizona State Capitol Building to be a gift to the city, officials felt otherwise. With a price tag of $5 million, which was too costly, he was passed over for the project.Another standout design is Wright's vision for an auto showroom and workshop. In 1947, he was asked to renovate Roy Wetmore's service station and dealership. What Wright provided was a futuristic design that included a ramp（斜坡）allowing a car to be displayed on the roof. Unfortunately, Wetmore wished to simply renovate the existing structure rather than demolish it and start over, so the project never came to fruition. A later remodel of the business did include the car ramp on the roof.Thanks to Wright's detailed sketches（草图）, Romero has been able to bring these ideas to life and give a new generation of architecture lovers a reminder of why Wright had such a long and influential career.1. What can we know about Wright from the first two paragraphs?A.He worked in close cooperation with Romero.B.He bined architecture with digital technology.C.He held free exhibitions to inspire architecture lovers.D.He was a creative and productive master of architecture.2. Why was Wright's design for the Arizona State Capitol Building rejected?A.It would take up too much urban land.B.It would cost high construction expenses.C.It was out of harmony with the surroundings.D.It failed to bine the style and function effectively.3. What does the underlined word "demolish" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Put up.B.Knock down.C.Connect with.D.Make use of.4. What is the main idea of the text?A.Priceless art treasures have finally seen the light of day.B.Digital art is opening up new perspectives for architects.C.Modern technology helps bring a genius' unbuilt projects to life.D.Frank Lloyd Wright brought American architecture global fame.7.哈尔滨冰雪旅游火爆出圈！Harbin has witnessed a significant boom that has caused it to trend on social media this winter. By December 20, 2023, the city airport's annual passenger throughput had gone beyond 20million. According to a new report, during the threeday New Year holiday, Harbin received 3.05 million tourists and made ine of 5.91 billion yuan, both of which reached record highs.Harbin, also known as China's "ice city", is famous for its ice and snow culture. For over 60 years, the city has had a tradition of holding an annual ice lantern exhibition, presenting the creativity and skill of its artists. Recently, the Ice and Snow World, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest ice and snow park, is just one of many attractions in the city. It features amazing ice and snow sculptures, including replicas（复制品）of famous landmarks, animals, and cartoon characters. In addition, visitors can also enjoy different kinds of snow sports, such as ice skating, ice fishing, and sledding.Harbin spared no effort to show its sincerity and hospitality（热情好客）to tourists. At the Ice and Snow World, a lot of new experiences have been provided, such as hovercrafts and bicycles on ice, Ferris wheels, and hot air balloons. Tourists were weled with live performances at the airport, and dressing rooms were set up for them to change into warm clothing. Local residents supported by traveling during offpeak hours to reduce traffic and offering tourists free rides. For those unable to book hotels, the government opened the Provincial People's Congress Service Center for lowcost stays."For individual travelers, a city's infrastructure（基础设施）and public services form the foundation of tourism petitiveness. It is only when tourists feel the warmth of the city and the goodwill of its citizens that they blend into the lives of a travel destination," said Dai Bin, president of China Tourism Academy.1. What are the figures in the first paragraph mainly about?A.The boom in Harbin's tourism industry.B.The popularity of Harbin's new attractions.C.The big investment in Harbin's Ice and Snow World.D.The local people's great passion for the New Year holiday.2. What do we know about the Ice and Snow World from paragraph 2?A.It is famous for its ice lantern exhibition.B.It is the first ice and snow park in the world.C.It offers various snowcentered activities for visitors.D.It holds snow sculpture petitions for skilled artists.3. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.New sporting events in the Ice and Snow World.B.The measures to ensure tourists' safety in Harbin.C.Kind residents' support for relieving traffic pressure.D.Harbin's efforts to improve tourists' travel experiences.4. Where does this text probably e from?A.A diary of cultural tours.B.A news report on tourism.C.An advertisement for scenic spots.D.A review of newly emerging cities.8.中西方的“龙”文化Dragons, a famous imaginary beast born from fantasy, are often present in stories in the west and east. In both cultures, dragons are generally recognized as massive creatures capable of flight.They have great power and are often associated with magical abilities. However, due to their different cultural roots and images, there exist significant differences in the way dragons are regarded in the west and east, particularly in China.Chinese dragons most resemble snakes, and have four claws and no wings. They often have features of other animals, including carp, tigers, and eagles. In the contrast, Western dragons look like huge lizards with big claws and large batlike wings, and are often shown with spines or rough scales.In traditional Chinese culture, a dragon is a symbol of luck, power and high status. They can cause weather changes and bring rainfall to the fields to ensure rich harvests. They are considered divine（神圣的）creatures, which hold an important position as the head of the four spirits. Therefore, to symbolize their power, ancient Chinese emperors decorated their clothes with dragon patterns. These clothes are known as dragon robes. Many Chinese view the dragon as a national symbol, proudly referring to themselves as "descendants of the dragon". In the west, however, a dragon symbolizes an evil creature that spreads violence and terror throughout the land. They are believed to be transformed by the devil, with the ability to breathe fire or spit poison. Many western tales show dragons being defeated and killed to protect people from danger.Today, dragons continue to evolve, exceeding traditional boundaries and finding new significance in global culture. They are no longer associated with evil or good, but rather as plex characters with their own unique personalities and motivations. For example, Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon begins as a dangerous dragon but evolves into a misunderstood being with love and passion. This challenges the idea of dragons as naturally evil, presenting them as plex beings with emotions and motivations.1. What do western dragons and eastern dragons have in mon?A.They have rough skin.B.They are huge and powerful.C.They are in the shape of snakes.D.They have big claws and wings.2. What do we know from paragraph 3?A.Western dragons are a symbol of authority.B.Dragons in China can protect people from danger.C.Chinese dragons can control rainfall and breathe fire.D.Dragons are believed to cause chaos in western culture.3. What is new about dragons in today's global culture?A.They are regarded as adventurous creatures.B.They are closely associated with evil or good.C.They have more diverse emotions and personalities.D.They tend to represent human spirits facing challenges.4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.The Dragon Elements in Global CultureB.The Origin of Dragons in Chinese HistoryC.The Magical Animals in Different CountriesD.The Images of Dragons in Western Traditions9.如何理性消费？Money habits are the small daily decisions we make that influence how we spend and save our money. It might be challenging to change these habits, but with a little awareness and effort,we can make improvements that will help us achieve our financial objectives.Taking a careful look at your existing spending habits is one of the first steps in improving your money habits. This involves tracking all your spending for a month and then analyzing the data. It can make you realize the potential issues on your spending habits, which help you identify areas where you can adjust your spending patterns.Next, set up clear financial objectives for yourself. Having a specific objective in mind will help you keep motivated and focused, whether it's saving for a down payment on a home, removing credit card debt, or creating an emergency fund.Setting and sticking to a budget（预算）is also crucial. A budget ensures that your spending is focused on your priorities and that you set aside enough cash to achieve your objectives. Make sure to include a category for savings and use it consistently.Impulsive purchasing is a crucial habit to break. It's critical to take action to stop the habit of impulse shopping because it can significantly reduce your bank account. Making a list of the items you require before you go shopping and sticking to it is one approach to achieve this. Additionally, waiting a day or two before making a purchase can help you determine if you still want the item.Finally, it's critical to pay attention to your financial habits and adjust them as needed. Track your spending and goals, and be prepared to adjust as required. Keep in mind that adjusting your spending patterns is a process, and its effects might not be seen right away. With a little knowledge and effort, you can make positive changes, helping you achieve your financial objectives and strengthen your overall financial health.1. Why should we review our spending habits?A.To make a family budget.B.To save for large expenses.C.To adjust financial behavior.D.To predict our money difficulties.2. What's the point of a strict budget?A.It reminds one to prepare for emergencies.B.It enables one to manage money effectively.C.It keeps one from spending our money at all.D.It is motivating us to pursue a highlypaid job.3. What do the underlined words "Impulsive purchasing" in paragraph 5 probably mean?A.Making unplanned purchases.B.Buying necessary things first.C.Choosing cheaper goods online.ing products first and paying later.4. What could be the best title for the passage?A.The Necessity of Altering Spending PatternsB.Some Ways to Improve Your Money HabitsC.The Importance of Clear Financial ObjectivesD.Methods to Buy More Things with Less Money10.“超人”的诞生！Young boys often dream of superpowers（超能力）to solve their problems. "If I could just click my fingers, my homework would be done," many have imagined. Jerry Siegel and JoeShuster put their ideas down on paper.It was 1933, and while America was in the struggles of the Great Depression, the city of Cleveland was thriving. Jerry and Joe, growing up in a middleclass neighborhood, became friends in their high school where they both felt like outsiders and were part of an awkward social group. They escaped potentially embarrassing encounters by being crazy about ics.Joe was the artist and drew all the time, using bits of any kind of paper he could find. He hung out at newsstands poring over magazines, especially Amazing Stories, and then recreated them at home with a pencil or pen. Jerry was the storyteller and the more ambitious of the two. He describes how the creation of Superman came to him in the middle of a sleepless summer night: I jump out of bed and write this down, and then I go back and think some more for about two hours, then get up again and write that down. The inspiration for Superman's origin story started taking shape, and the next morning, I ran to Joe's place and showed it to him…we just sat down, and worked straight through.As is often the case, when we experience something traumatic in life, we deal with the feelings through creative expression. Jerry's father had owned a store and died during a robbery. A young child might process that experience by wishing something could have prevented it. For Jerry, out came the Man of Steel, who had superpowers and bravery to protect innocent people. Creating storylines must have helped Jerry with the grieving process.The story of Superman has inspired kids for generations. It has calmed their fears and driven their dreams. Most importantly, the Man of Steel has inspired us all to find our superpowers and use them to help others.1. What happened to Jerry and Joe during the Great Depression?A.They were forced to quit school.B.They became addicted to ics.C.They went broke and lost their jobs.D.They moved to Cleveland with friends.2. What can we infer about Jerry and Joe from paragraph 3?A.Jerry was much more talented.B.They cocreated the Superman.C.Joe was better at telling stories.D.They produced their own magazine.3. What does the underlined word "traumatic" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Painful.B.Strange.C.Wonderful.D.Adventurous.4. What can be the best title for the text?A.A Lifelong FriendshipB.The Best ics EverC.The Birth of SupermanD.A Little Boy's Last Wish时文阅读答案详解1.气候变化加剧海洋噪音！。
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。
高考英语时文阅读5篇
▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█▉▊▋▌精诚凝聚=^^=成就梦想▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█▉▊▋▌高考英语时文阅读 5篇Passage 1Touched by greatness（篮球巨星乔丹亚洲之行首站北京，令众多球迷梦想成真。
）MICHAEL Jordan （迈克尔. 乔丹）is best known for his "air walk" but it was Beijing students who were flying high when the American basketball legend （传奇人物） visited the capital last week.The former NBA star attended the final of the 2004 China High School BasketballLeague at Beijing Workers' Gymnasium （北京工人体育馆） on Thursday. Presenting the trophy to the winners, he gave the youngsters some simple advice: "Love the game, enjoy the game, and play the game."（Michael Jordan celebrates with the winning team from Shenyang No31 Middle School. XINHUA）Shenyang No 31 Middle School tasted victory inthe tournament （锦标赛）last year But thisyear's 62-54 victory over ShanghaiNanyang Model Middle School had an added sweetness: the players received the champion's cup from Jordan himself."I was very excited taking the trophy （奖杯）from him," said Li Yuzhang, whowon the Most Valuable Player （MVP） award. "I'm lucky to have been able to hold the cup after it was touched by Jordan."Another player said: "We have been waiting for this day for almost a month. We trained very hard because we knew we would get to celebrate our victory with Michael Jordan."With cameras flashing around them, the players couldn't hide their excitement as they stepped onto the podium （领奖台）alongside their hero. Li and team captain Feng Wenxu were also lucky enough to have Jordan sign their jerseys （运动衫）."I will keep this precious jersey for the rest of my life," said Feng.The 5,000-strong audience of young students was also stirred up （鼓动） by the appearance of one of basketball's greatest-ever players. Play was even delayed a little while, such was the excitement when he arrived during the fourth quarter of the match.Gandhi is the granddaughter-in-law of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who led the country for 17 years after it was given independence from Britain. She is also thedaughter-in-law of another prime minister , Indira Gandhi. While her husband Rajiv Gandhi served from 1984 to 1988."She was pushed into this whole game - just like her husband," said Rajiv Desai, an advisor to the Gandhis. Neither Rajiv nor Sonia Gandhi had much interest in"I'm here to see Jordan," said a girl from nearby Huiwen Middle School. "It's apity we can't see him playing, but a glimpse （一瞥、一看） of him today is enough."It was the NBA legend's first formal visit to China. Jordan particularly enjoyedwalking on the Great Wall last Wednesday— he said that doing so meant he couldcall himself a real man! Beijing was the first stop on Jordan's first ever Asian tour. He left for Hong Konglast Thursday night before going on to T aiwan and Tokyo. Passage 2Point of no return?（赢得选举，但却拒绝出任总理，索尼亚真能让甘地家族再次崛起吗？）（ 国大党 ） tovictory in India's general election on May 13. What came next was even more surprising. Last Tuesday Sonia Gandhi turned down both the chance to be the primeminister and take her famous family back to the top of India's politicalHer decision came as investors lost confidence in her economic policies, andHindu nationalists attacked her over her Italian birth. Manmohan Singh, a 71-year-old economist, took the premiership instead.（Sonia Gandhi.AFP ）"The post of prime minister has not been myaim," she told newly elected members of Parliament议会） . "My responsibility 责任） is to provide Indiawith a government that is strong and stable （ 稳定 ）."Sonia Gandhi, 57, will remain president of the largestparty in the coalition government （ 联合政府 ）so still have an influence on policy. If she had acceptedthe post, she would have been the fourth member of thefabled （ 传 奇 式 的 ） Nehru-Gandhi dynasty to beprime minister.politics. But he felt called by a family responsibility after his mother was murdered by her guards in 1984. In a similar way, his wife felt she had to rescue the struggling Congress Party 14 years later .However , the success of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty has come at a heavy price.Seven years after the murder of his mother , Rajiv Gandhi was killed by Sri Lankan terrorists ( 恐怖分子) .It has been said that Sonia Ghandi's children, Rahul and Priyanka, asked her not to takethe post because they feared losing their mother as well.Despite her decision, the election saw the Gandhi dynasty brought back to life. Rahul won a seat in Parliament and Priyanka is set to follow him. It is on their shoulders that the future of Indian politics may rest.Choose the best answer to the following:1. Which of the following was not the reason why Sonia Gandhi turned down the chance to be primeminister?A.When she was president of the Congress Party, the stock market was not stable.B.Because she was born in Italy.C.Because her children feared their mother would be killed by terrorists.D.Because the post of prime minister was not her aim.2. How many of Sonia Ghandi's relatives have served as Prime Minister of India? A. 2. B.3. C.4. D. 5Key: 1. A 2. BPassage 3Future of football is found in Africa（2010 年世界杯花落南非。
英语时文阅读
英语时文阅读第一篇 A ban on setting off firecrackers?XINHUA话题：“过年要不要燃放烟花爆竹”这个讨论从年前争论到年后，从减少环卫工人负担到降低空气污染，反对者的声音高涨。
但也有人认为，作为传统节日活动，应该燃放烟花爆竹。
你怎么看？Wang Xingyue, 14, from Shanghai:I don’t think we should set off firecrackers (爆竹) during holidays. It is really noisy. Some people fire them during midnight. People around cannot sleep well. Besides, it brings air pollution (污染) and lots of rubbish. Most people do not clean the rubbish after they set off firecrackers. So I think there is no need to set them off anymore during holidays.Liu Ran, 14, from Shandong:Setting off firecrackers is a tradition during Chinese festivals. They set them off to celebrate or wish a happy new year. The ceremony (仪式) is very important in Chinese people’s lives. And it also reminds (提醒) us of one of the four great inventions (发明) of China, gunpowder (火药). We cannot give it up. It is good to have this ceremony during holidays. Do you agree with me?Lin Yisong, 15, from Zhejiang:I think we should control (控制) the setting off of firecrackers. During holidays, the government could get people together in a place. They can set off some firecrackers or fireworks and people can watch. It is safer to do this and people can also enjoy their holiday tradition.Zhang Qi, 14, from Guangxi:Firecrackers are dangerous and bad for the air. But it is really an important tradition in Chinese festivals. So I think we can use something else to replace (代替) them. For example, we can use LED fireworks instead. It is also beautiful and attractive. And it is much safer. Even kids can play with them.Li Qing, 14, from Jiangsu:I think we can improve the technology of firecrackers. The firecrackers we use now are dangerous. That’s why we cannot fire them anytime or anywhere we want. But if we can make them much safer and good for the air, we don’t have to give up the interesting tradition during Chinese festivals.第二篇Birthday girl’s t rip of mystery神秘的银冠带来的奇幻之旅THE Silver Crown (《银色皇冠》)is an exciting read. It is abouta girl who wakes up on herbirthday to find a silver crownunder her pillow (枕头), butthe day doesn’t turn out asshe would have thought.Eventually she ends up in amysterious school and then ishunted for her crown. To findher family, the girl has totravel through forests,mountains and the countryside while meeting many interesting characters with completely different natures.There are many different characters and it is very hard to choose a favorite, as they are all individuals (与众不同的人) with their own personalities. The story kept me guessing as it takes many twists and turns (波折). My favorite part in the story was when the main character and her friend camp in a cave with gems (珍宝) in all of the walls. The description that the author gives here makes youthink and keep the pages turning. There was nothing I really disliked about this book. Perhaps apart from the fact it ended on a cliffhanger (悬念), which I personally do not like in books generally.Overall I think this is a great book. I recommend it to teenagers and people aged 11 onwards. It can keep you guessing and wondering, which is a great characteristic of a book for me!By Grace BaytonGrace Bayton, 13, is an eighth-grader at Newbridge School, Wales, UK. She loves reading and reads two books a week.。
高考英语复习训练-时文阅读理解-时事新闻
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2.主题语境：文章介绍了新冠疫情以来，美国人的预期寿命下降了。
重点单词：dramatic 戏剧性的；factor 因素；restriction 限制；
Despite the life-saving COVID-19 vaccines (疫苗), so many people died in the second year of the pandemic
After the departure of Shenzhou XIV, the Tiangong station currently consists of the Tianhe core module, the Wentian and Mengtian lab modules, the Shenzhou XV spacecraft and the Tianzhou 5 cargo ship. The station is now manned by the Shenzhou XV mission crew — Major General Fei Junlong, Senior Colonel Deng Qingming and Senior Colonel Zhang Lu, who arrived on Wednesday. 1．What can we know according to Paragraph 2? A．Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth at night before. B．The astronauts were in good condition when landing on the earth. C．One astronaut was still in the space station to continue the mission.
英语-时文阅读-7年级(8篇)
六岁男孩化身环保小卫士：我想要拯救地球！中等难度记叙文家庭、朋友和周围的人A 6-year-old boy AJ Retaleato is taking action: He is spending his summer picking up litter in the parks and schools nearby. “He woke up one morning and said, ‘I want to clean the park. I feel bad for the earth,’ ” says AJ’s father, Anthony, 56.With buckets and gloves, the father and son have already cleaned up nine parks and schools, and they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.AJ’s town recently praised him for his good job in a special way. “My wife and I both don’t know what to say,” says Anthony. AJ’s favorite part? “I don’t want kids to get hurt on broken glass,” he says. “And I like how clean it looks when I’m done.”1. AJ Retaleato picked up litter ______.A in springB in summerC in autumnD in winter2. Who asked AJ to do some cleaning?A His father.B His mother.C His teacher.D He himself.3. What does the underlined part mean?A They feel sorry.B They feel moved.C They feel excited.D They feel surprised.4. AJ will keep on _______ with his father.A cleaning up the litterB giving up the weekendsC asking his town for helpD giving other kids lessons英国街头艺术家班克斯资助难民救援船中等难度记叙文家庭、朋友和周围的人Banksy is a street artist. He is very popular around the world. However, nobody knows his real name.Banksy decides to buy a ship. This ship helps refugees(难民) from Africa. The ship is 100 feet long. In the past, it belonged to the French government. The ship is bright pink. People can see some of Banksy’s art on the ship, too.The ship left a Spanish port on August 18. Media do not know about it. Now, the ship is in the Mediterranean sea. It saves African people. In three weeks, the ship saves almost 200 people.10 women are in the crew. There are no men. All the women have a lot of experience. They want to help all people. It is not important who the people are. It is not important where they come from.1. What does Banksy do?A A worker.B An artist.C A sailor.D An official.2. Which is NOT mentioned about the ship?A How long it is.B How much it is.C What colour it is.D Who the old owner is.3. The ship is used to_____.A travel in the seaB make art worksC save sea animalsD help African people4. Who will NOT be on the ship?A Men Africans.B Men workers.C Women Africans.D Women workers.格陵兰岛冰川融化超乎想象已导致海平面上升0.06英寸中等难度说明文世界与环境Now, scientists are coming up with a new study. The study is about Greenland. Greenland is the biggest island in the world. It is full of ice. However, it is getting warmer, and something bad is happening. The ice is melting. It is turning into water.Last year, 586 billion tons of Greenland’s ice melt. It is a lot of ice. It is the same amount as 140 trillion(万亿) gallons of water. It is not easy to imagine the amount. Greenland’s ice increases the world’s sea level by 0.06 inches last year. It is a very big number.Scientists say that climate change is the main problem. Our Earth is getting warmer. Ice is melting. It is a problem for countries close to the sea. Some islands will be under water in the future.1. What can we know about Greenland?A It is a country.B It grows warmer there.C It has a lot of water.D The weather there is bad.2. The underlined word “melting” means _______ in Chinese.A 增加B 消失C 融化D 减少3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2?A What the sea level is.B How fast the water runs.C How the ice turns into water.D How much ice changes into water.4. _____ when our Earth gets warmer.A There is no ice in the worldB People have to move their homesC All the islands will be under waterD Some countries may have problems澳大利亚护林员捕获一条770斤重巨鳄中等难度记叙文动物Wildlife rangers(护林员) look after national parks. These people protect animals in the parks. Last week, in Australia, they caught a big crocodile(鳄鱼).The crocodile got too close to people. It was not safe for people. Wildlife rangers caught dangerous crocodiles there. They took them to crocodile farms.This crocodile is 14 feet long. It weighs 770 pounds. It is a very big crocodile. This crocodile ends up at a crocodile farm. It is possible that farmers use this crocodile to breed baby crocodiles.The crocodile is a saltwater crocodile. The saltwater crocodile is the biggest crocodile in the world. It can be 23 feet long. It can weigh 2, 200 pounds. It usually lives in wetlands near coasts.1. Where did the story happen?A In the UK.B In Australia.C In the USA.D In New Zealand.2. Why did Wildlife rangers catch the crocodile?A Because the crocodile went into a farm.B Because the crocodile ran out from a zoo.C Because the crocodile might hurt people.D Because the crocodile attacked people around.3. Which is NOT mentioned about the crocodile?A How long it is.B How heavy it is.C Which place it goes to.D How it looks after babies.4. The last paragraph does NOT tell us _______.A the kind of the crocodileB the food of the crocodileC the biggest crocodile in the worldD the living place of a saltwater crocodile西瓜变电子乐器音乐这样玩更动听中等难度记叙文文艺艺术Watermelon is a popular summer fruit, but did you know it can also double as an instrument(乐器)? Mezerg, a European musician, is famous for producing unusual dance music. He uses different kinds of instruments. In other words, he is the one-man band, and uses his whole body to make music and shows off the unique sound of instruments like the theremin(特雷门电子琴).These days, he worked even harder than before. He used a device called a Playtron. He turned the watermelon pieces into a keyboard! He called the final music video “Watermelon”, and We have never seen anything like this before.The song is welcomed on the Internet, and Mezerg said he’s just getting started when it comes to playing fruit. If it’s anything like “Watermelon”, we’re sure it will be amazing!1. What does this passage mainly talk about?A A musician.B An instrument.C A summer fruit.D A kind of music.2. What does Mezerg do?A A teacher.B A doctor.C A musician.D A dancer.3. What do people think of the unusual song?A It’s popular.B It’s strange.C It’s funny.D It’s surprising.4. What can we learn from the passage?A Mezerg’s band is more than a person.B Mezerg is good at playing different music.C Mezerg is fond of making music in his life.D Watermelon isn’t used as a kind of fruit now.澳大利亚青少年走上街头抗议全球气候变化较难记叙文世界与环境Ambrose Hayes comes from Australia. He is fifteen years old. He is not happy with the Australian government. Hayes and many young Australians are angry. Because the Australian government does not try to stop climate change. The government does not give money to clean businesses. It gives money to mining(采矿业) companies. These companies make the climate change worse.Young people worry about their future. However, they are too young to vote. They must protest(抗议). The government is not listening to them.Young people around the world protest. They want a happy future. They want clean air and water. They ask governments to stop the climate change. They do not go to school on Fridays. They clean beaches. They try to speak to government officers.1. Which is NOT talked about in Paragraph 1?A How old Ambrose Hayes is.B Where Ambrose Hayes is from.C When Ambrose Hayes was born.D How Ambrose Hayes feels about the government.2. _______ makes young Australians like Hayes angry.A Clean businessesB The use of moneyC The changing climateD The Australian government3. Why do young people protest?A Because they can’t go to school.B Because they have rights to do so.C Because the climate is changing worse.D Because the government stops working.4. _____ may help to stop the climate change.A Cleaning beachesB Speaking to government officersC Giving money to clean businessesD Giving money to mining companies打卡上海倒置房体验空间错乱中等难度说明文建筑A special house is built at Fengjing Ancient Town, Jinshan District in Shanghai. It is upside- down(颠倒的). The house has a bathroom, bedrooms, a kitchen and a living area.Everything is upside-down in the house, even the furniture, knives, forks and spoons. Many people are dizzy. They can’t move well in the house. It costs 30 Yuan to visit the 200-square meter house. Only 20 visitors are allowed in it at one time.One visitor likes the bathroom the most. There is a toilet in the bathroom. The visitor thinks that the water can fall out of the toilet.The house is built by people from Poland. It took five months to build the house.1. This passage talks about _______.A visitors at an old townB a special bathroomC an upside- down houseD an interesting toilet2. The underlined w ord “dizzy” means _______ in Chinese.A 好奇的B 头晕的C 惊讶的D 享受的3. Which is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 2?A How much the ticket price is.B How the visitors will feel in it.C How many people the house can hold.D How long it will take visitors to visit it.4. Which of the following is TRUE?A The house is in the city centre of Shanghai.B Visitors like the bathroom most.C All the things in the house are from Poland.D People spent almost half a year building the house.8感动！老骆驼独行百公里寻找前主人中等难度记叙文动物A camel travelled more than 60 miles across the Gobi Desert to find its former(先前的) owners. The camel was sold by its former owners, Temur and Naren, in Qiandamen gacha to a man. The man kept camels in Wugai Sumu last autumn. The camel didn’t like its new home, so it started a journey back to its former owner's home on June 27, 2020.The camel walked across mountains and rivers, climbed over fences, and crossed highways to get to its favourite place. The old camel walked more than 62 miles alone in the desert when an old man saw it and called its former owners.Temur and Naren were moved by the camel's action and bought the camel back from the new owner. They wrapped Hada(哈达) around the camel's neck and made it a part of their family.1. Why did the camel leave its former owners?A Because it lost its way.B Because a man bought it.C Because it looked for food.D Because it didn’t like its home.2. The camel lived _____ last autumn.A in Wugai SumuB in the mountainsC in the Gobi DesertD in Qiandamen gacha3. Who looked after the camel in the journey?A An old man.B The new owner.C The camel itself.D Temur and Naren.4. What’s the end of the story?A The camel went to a zoo.B The camel found a new home.C The new owner took the camel back.D The camel lived with Temur and Naren again.。
时文阅读Unit1～5课件人教版英语七年级上册(1)
A. A film guide. C. A sports magazine.
Bபைடு நூலகம் A health report. D. An English song.
B “围炉煮茶”新潮流
A. It started in the Tang Dynasty. B. And they feel more relaxed. C. Tea is important in everyday life. D. People sit around a stove（炉子） as they boil tea on it. E. People drink tea when they are thirsty. F. China’s tea culture has a number of social practices. G. In China，drinking tea can also be a kind of art.
My excitement was like a fountain（喷泉） of soda. 3. A I waved my sword like a show-off. I began to think about the ancient wars in history. And I got a heroic（英 勇的） feeling in my heart.
Unit 3 Is this your pencil？
[热点素材]
A 上海成立首个流浪猫管理中心 Do you want to have a pet cat？ Come and have a look at the Cat Island in Shanghai. I’m sure you can find a cute cat to go home with you. The Cat Island is about 800 square meters and it looks very beautiful. There，you can see many stray（流浪的） cats from different parts of the city. Each of them has an ID number. If you like any one of them，just remember the number and ask for adoption. Also，there are many interesting activities to teach you how to look after the cats. It will be helpful for those keeping a pet for the first time. The Cat Island is open only on weekends，and you have to make an appointment on your phone. Come and give the stray cat a loving home！
高中高考英语时文阅读限时训练四篇
时文阅读限时训练四篇AOn Sept. 12, 2023, Apple made an announcement. It said it will use the USB-C connector for all its new iPhone 15 models. This is a big deal. It means that all new iPhones will have the same connector. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. The C refers to the third type. It follows types A and B.The USB Implementers Forum is made up of over 1,000 companies. They promote and support USB technology. The group developed the USB-C connector. It replaces the older USB connectors. It also replaces other types of ports. These include HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA. The aim is to create a single, universal connector for a wide range of devices.The key features and benefits of USB-C include a reversible connector. You can insert it in either orientation. It also allows some cables to have the same connector on both ends for connecting between devices and connecting devices to chargers, unlike most earlier USB and Lightning cables.USB-C's widespread adoption in the electronics industry is likely to lead to a universal standard. This reduces the need for multiple types of cables and adapters. Also, its slim and compact shape allows manufacturers to make thinner and lighter devices.Connectors use a variety of data transfer protocols. These are sets of rules for formatting and handling data. The latest USB protocol is version 4. It provides a data transfer rate of up to 40 gigabits per second. This depends on the rating of the cable. The latest Thunderbolt, also on version 4, supports up to 40 gigabits-persecond data transfer and 100 watts charging.Why USB-C mattersDue to the fragmented nature of technology evolution, computer users a decade ago were struggling. They had too many connectors: USB for data; power cables for charging; HDMI or DisplayPort or VGA for video; and Ethernet for internet. This called for an industrywide effort to convergence on an all-purpose connector. Since itsintroduction in 2014, USB-C has gained widespread popularity. It has already become the connector of choice for most non-Apple devices. Apple converted the iPad Pro to USB-C in 2018. Now, it is doing the same for the best selling Apple device, the iPhone. Some market forecasts suggest there will be close to 4 billion USB-C connector sales by 2025 and 19 billion by 2033.1. Which organization developed the USB-C connector?A. The European Union.B. The USB Implementers Forum.C. Apple Inc.D. The USB Consortium.2. What was the goal of developing the USB-C connector by the USB Implementers Forum?A. To replace all USB connectors with USB-C.B. To promote Thunderbolt technology exclusively.C. To create a universal connector for various devices.D. To develop a connector for Apple devices.3. What is the key feature of USB-C mentioned in the text?A. It requires adapters for most devices.B. It is larger and heavier than previous connectors.C. It has a reversible connector.D. It supports only Apple devices.4. When was USB-C introduced to the market?A. 2014.B. 2023.C. 2033.D. 2018.5. According to market forecasts, how many USB-C connector sales are expected by 2033?A. 1 billion.B. 19 billion.C. 4 billion.D. 10 billion.答案: 1. B, 2. C, 3. C, 4. A, 5. BBHangzhou dishes are one of the eight great cuisines of China. They are noted for their seasonal ingredients, elaborate preparation, sophisticated cooking techniques, and refreshing taste. A trip to Hangzhou isn't complete without trying some of its speciality dishes. Here are a few must-try meals. Each of them has an age old story.Dongpo Pork (red-braised pork belly)The dish was named after a Song Dynasty (960-1279) poet and official, Su Dongpo. When Su was banished to Hangzhou, he initiated a thorough dredging of West Lake. This had great benefits for the locals. To express their gratitude, they gifted Su a lot of pork. Su added his own twist to the traditional cooking process of braised pork belly. He added yellow wine and stewed it on low heat. He distributed the dish to those who worked on the project. It became widely favored.West Lake Carp in Vinegar GravyLegend has it that two brothers surnamed Song lived in Hangzhou. The elder brother was murdered by a local villain. In desperation and fear for his safety, the younger brother was forced into exile. During his farewell dinner, his recently widowed sister-in-law cooked a dish. It was both sweet and sour. She was implying that the young Song should "not forget the salt amid the sweet". The younger brother later returned as a high ranking official, avenged his brother's murder, and sought out his sister. The dish has been handed down from generation to generation.Sister Song's Fish SoupDuring the Song Dynasty, a woman nicknamed Sister Song settled down alongside West Lake. She made a living selling fish soup. On a trip to West Lake, Emperor Gaozong tasted her fish soup and spoke very highly of it. The soup's reputation spread far and wide, and it became a calling card for the city.Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing TeaThe story of this dish relates to Emperor Qianlong. He ruled from 1644-1911. On an excursion to Hangzhou, one of his chefs accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into the sauteed shrimp. The lingering fragrance of the tea combined with the divine texture of the shrimp won him over. A classic Hangzhou dish was born.1. Which dish is named after the Song Dynasty poet and official Su Dongpo?A. Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing Tea.B. Dongpo Pork.C. West Lake Carp in Vinegar Gravy.D. Sister Song's Fish Soup.2. What story is associated with the dish "West Lake Carp in Vinegar Gravy"?A. It was named after a famous fisherman in Hangzhou.B. The younger brother, forced into exile, received a farewell dinner from his sister-in-law with a sweet and sour dish.C. It was a favorite dish of the Emperor Qianlong.D. It was invented by a local villain.3. How did "Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing Tea" come into existence?A. It was created by a famous tea merchant in Hangzhou.B. A chef accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into sauteed shrimp during Emperor Qianlong's excursion.C. The dish was inspired by a poem about tea.D. It was a traditional dish that dates back to the Song Dynasty.4. What common theme runs through the stories behind these Hangzhou dishes?A. Hangzhou dishes are known for their spicy flavors.B. Each dish has an age-old story or legend associated with its creation or popularity.C. All the dishes were named after famous historical figures.D. The dishes are all vegetarian.5. What does the word "excursion" mean in the sentence "On an excursion to Hangzhou, one of theemperor's chefs accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into the sauteed shrimp."?A. Experience.B. Talk.C. Trip.D. Boat.答案: 1. B, 2. B, 3. B, 4. B, 5. CCSome of the oldest known poems do not have a named author. Researchers believe this might be because early poems were sung and passed on through the sharing of stories. They were sometimes chanted or even used as prayers. Caedmon's Hymn is often considered the oldest surviving English poem. It was written in the late 7th century – more than 1,300 years ago. The first word is "nu" – which means "now". It instantly grabs the reader's attention.Fast-forward a few centuries, and poets such as William Shakespeare (1564–1616), William Blake (1757–1827) and Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) wrote poems that captured the imagination of generations of readers. Poems during these eras usually rhymed, but not always. John Agard (born 1949) Benjamin Zephaniah (born in 1958) and Grace Nichols (born in 1950) are modern poets. They have combined their own Caribbean cultural heritage with life in Britain to write their own interesting and thought-provoking poetry about their experiences and observations. Their poetry is widely studied in schools by students across the country.Why does poetry matter?Poetry can be an important tool for self-expression. 66.5% of children found that writing poetry helped them cope with the difficulties of lockdown. A report carried out in 2020 found that poetry was the most usual way for 11 to 16-year-olds to discover writing from African and Asian cultures. This supports the organisers' belief that poetry can build understanding between cultures and people. Having a special day every year dedicated to poetry helps families, children, communities and schools share their poems and have their voices heard. It also keeps the need for poetry alive.What does "refuge" mean to you?Jay Bhadricha is one of the day's leaders. He describes refuge as a "shelter from the storm, it's an escape, it is a hug from someone you love and it is found in abundance in poetry". Some might find refuge in their family's past. They might write poetry about that, or even in the act of writing poetry itself. Others might seek refuge in their hobbies, and put pen to paper to share them. Refugees (people who have fled war and danger to make a home elsewhere) and those who have welcomed them might write about the experiences, too. The word "refuge" comes from a French word meaning "to flee". People might write about leaving something behind or rushing towards the future. The poet and author Michael Rosen wrote a poem called On the Move Again from Somewhere. It says, "Take the train. Catch a plane. Make the trip. Ina ship... home is where you find it. "1. What is suggested as a possible reason why some of the oldest known poems didn't have namedauthors?A. Authors intentionally remained anonymous.B. They were passed on through storytelling and song.C. Authors were not recognized in ancient times.D. The concept of authorship didn't exist then.2. When was "Caedmon's Hymn," often considered the oldest surviving English poem, written?A. In the 16th century.B. In the late 7th century.C. In the 18th century.D. More than 2,300 years ago.3. What does the text suggest about the role of poetry in building understanding between cultures?A. Poetry can build understanding between cultures and people.B. Poetry creates barriers between cultures.C. Poetry has no impact on cultural understanding.D. Poetry is mainly focused on promoting cultural differences.4. How does Jay Bhadricha describe the concept of "refuge" in relation to poetry?A. "A challenge, a mystery, and a distant journey."B. "A place to hide from danger, away from one's loved ones."C. "A feeling of sadness and loss."D. "Shelter from the storm, an escape, a hug from someone you love."5. What is the origin of the word "refuge," as mentioned in the text?A. It has no specific origin mentioned in the text.B. It is derived from a Latin word meaning "home."C. It comes from a French word meaning "to flee."D. It originates from an ancient Greek term.答案: 1. B, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. CDClimate Change Is Changing the Color of the OceanClimate change is reshaping the surface of the Earth — even down to the color of the oceans. A new study says that more than half the world's ocean area is "becoming greener." The trend is connected to human-caused global warming.It's not clear what is driving the greening. In some places, it could indicate changes in the amount of plankton or other organic material floating in the water. Plankton are a cornerstone of the ocean food chain. These kinds of shifts could have ripple effects throughout the entire marine ecosystem. That's a topic for future research. For now, the researchers can say for sure that the oceans are changing colors. And climate change is to blame.The study was published Wednesday in the journal Nature. It examines 20 years of satellite data. The data measures light reflected at the surface of the water all across the globe. The subtle changes aren't necessarily visible to the naked eye. The research finds that 56 percent of the world's oceans are shifting in color. And on the whole, they're growing greener. The trend is especially strong in the lower latitudes. These include the subtropics and tropics. Scientists then used a computer model. They wanted to find out whether climate change was playing a part. They ran one set of simulations. They represented the oceans under a strong climate change scenario. Then, they compared them with a second set of simulations. They imagined a world in which climate change didn't exist.Climate change seems to be the culprit. But the exact reasons still need some scientific digging. Rising ocean temperatures in and of themselves aren't driving the greening. There are plenty of other ways global warming is affecting the world. It can change the structure and flow of certain currents, for instance. These kinds of changes can affect the growth of phytoplankton and other factors that might be contributing to the greening. The findings weren't a surprise to the researchers. They're consistent with the way researchers expect the global oceans to change as the world keeps on warming. "I've been running simulations that have been telling me for years that thesechanges in ocean color are going to happen," study co-author Stephanie Dutkiewicz said. "To actually see it happening for real is not surprising, but frightening."1. According to the study, what percentage of the world's ocean area is "becoming greener"?A. Less than half.B. Around a quarter.C. Approximately two-thirds.D. More than half.2. What is not clear about the greening of the oceans?A. The impact of plankton on the marine ecosystem.B. The exact reasons driving the change in color.C. The visible changes in ocean color.D. The connection between greening and global warming.3. What did the researchers use to examine the changes in ocean color?A. Satellite data measuring reflected light.B. Survey responses from oceanographers.C. A computer model of the world's oceans.D. Underwater cameras and sensors.4. What do the simulations in the study suggest about climate change and ocean color?A. Climate change has no impact on ocean color shifts.B. Rising ocean temperatures are the main cause of the change.C. Rising global temperatures are to blame for the greening.D. Ocean color changes are unrelated to global warming.5. What does study co-author Stephanie Dutkiewicz say about the findings?A. They were unrelated to climate change.B. They were inconsistent with previous research.C. They were not surprising but frightening.D. They were unexpected and concerning.答案: 1. D, 2. B, 3. A, 4. C, 5. C。
英语时文-第27期七年级阅读理解生词和短语
7 at the same time
同时
8 upside down
上下颠倒
第4篇阅读理解
序 英文
中文
1 extinct
adj.灭绝的
2 according to
根据…
3 fossil
n.化石
4 prehistoric
adj.史前的
5 billion
n.十亿
第5篇阅读理解
序 英文
中文
1
show a great interest in sth.
第27期七年级时文阅读
序 英文 1 journey 2 pumpkin 3 paddle
第1篇阅读理解 中文 n.旅程 n.南瓜 v.划船；
4 set a new world record 创造一项世界记录
5 be known for…
因为…而出名
6 height
n.高度
7 metal rope
金属绳
n.新加坡（国家名）
2 solve
v.解决（难题）
3 second
n.秒钟；第二
4 surprised
adj.吃惊的
5 display
n.表演
6 for example
例如
7 at the same time
同时
8 upside down
上下颠倒
第4篇阅读理解
序 英文
中文
1 extinct
adj.灭绝的
n.手机；adj.移动的
第6篇阅读理解
序 英文
中文
1 juggle
v.玩杂耍
2 headphone
n.耳机
3 stay calm
初中生时文阅读英语
初中生时文阅读英语Reading in English has been a transformative experience for me as a middle school student. It's not just about learning new words or grammar; it's about opening a window to a world of diverse cultures and ideas.The narratives I encounter in English literature often mirror the complexities of life, teaching me empathy and understanding. Each story is a journey, and as I read, I learn to appreciate the nuances of human emotions and experiences.In my English reading, I've discovered the joy of learning through stories. Whether it's a classic novel or a contemporary piece, the language is rich with expressionsthat paint vivid pictures in my mind, making the learning process both enjoyable and memorable.Moreover, reading in English has significantly improved my language skills. It's not just about comprehension; it's also about the ability to think critically and express myself more fluently. Each sentence I read is a lesson in syntax and style.I've also come to appreciate the power of English literature in shaping perspectives. It challenges my own beliefs and encourages me to question and explore different viewpoints, fostering a sense of open-mindedness.Additionally, reading in English has taught me the importance of perseverance. Sometimes, the texts are denseand difficult to understand, but with patience and practice, the meaning becomes clear, and the satisfaction of overcoming a challenge is immense.Through English reading, I've been introduced to aplethora of authors, each with a unique voice and perspective. This exposure has broadened my horizons and deepened my appreciation for the art of storytelling.In conclusion, English reading has become an integralpart of my educational journey as a middle school student.It's more than just an academic exercise; it's a bridge to knowledge, a tool for personal growth, and a source ofendless inspiration.。
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英语时文阅读
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英语时文阅读第一篇 A ban on setting off firecrackers?
XINHUA
话题：“过年要不要燃放烟花爆竹”这个讨论从年前争论到年后，从减少环卫工人负担到降低空气污染，反对者的声音高涨。
但也有人认为，作为传统节日活动，应该燃放烟花爆竹。
你怎么看
Wang Xingyue, 14, from Shanghai:
I don’t think we should set off firecrackers (爆竹) during holidays. It is really noisy. Some people fire them during midnight. People around cannot sleep well. Besides, it brings air pollution (污染) and lots of rubbish. Most people do not clean the rubbish after they set off firecrackers. So I think there is no need to set them off anymore during holidays.
Liu Ran, 14, from Shandong:
Setting off firecrackers is a tradition during Chinese festivals. They set them off to celebrate or wish a happy new year. The ceremony (仪式) is very important in Chinese people’s lives. And it also reminds (提醒) us of one of the four great inventions (发明) of China, gunpowder (火药). We cannot give it up. It is good to have this ceremony during holidays. Do you agree with me
Lin Yisong, 15, from Zhejiang:
I think we should control (控制) the setting off of firecrackers. During holidays, the government could get people together in a place. They can set off some firecrackers or fireworks and people can watch. It is safer to do this and people can also enjoy their holiday tradition.
Zhang Qi, 14, from Guangxi:
Firecrackers are dangerous and bad for the air. But it is really an important tradition in Chinese festivals. So I think we can use something else to replace (代替) them. For example, we can use LED fireworks instead. It is also beautiful and attractive. And it is much safer. Even kids can play with them.
Li Qing, 14, from Jiangsu:
I think we can improve the technology of firecrackers. The firecrackers we use now are dangerous. That’s why we cannot fire them anytime or anywhere we want. But if we can make them much safer and good for the air, we don’t have to give up the interesting tradition during Chinese festivals.
第二篇Birthday girl’s trip of myster y
神秘的银冠带来的奇幻之旅THE Silver Crown (《银色皇冠》) is an exciting read. It is about a girl
who wakes up on her birthday to find a silver crown under her pillow
(枕头), but the day doesn’t turn out as she would have thought. Eventually she ends up in a mysterious school and then is hunted for her crown. To find her family, the girl has to travel through forests, mountains and the countryside while meeting many interesting characters with completely different natures.
There are many different characters and it is very hard to choose a favorite, as they are all individuals (与众不同的人) with their own personalities. The story kept me guessing as it takes many twists and turns (波折). My favorite part in the story was when the main character and her friend camp in a cave with gems (珍宝) in all of the walls. The description that the author gives here makes you think and keep the pages turning. There was nothing I really disliked about this book. Perhaps apart from the fact it ended on a cliffhanger (悬念), which I personally do not like in books generally.
Overall I think this is a great book. I recommend it to teenagers and people aged 11 onwards. It can keep you guessing and wondering, which is a great characteristic of a book for me!
By Grace Bayton
Grace Bayton, 13, is an eighth-grader at Newbridge School, Wales, UK. She loves reading and reads two books a week.。