2020年中考英语最热话题时文阅读训练
2020中考英语时文阅读训练——新冠肺炎肆虐让野生动物背锅
COVID-19 could cut wildlife trade新冠肺炎肆虐让野生动物背锅Conservation experts are saying that the trade in wildlife could be greatly cut after the coronavirus pandemic has finished. They say that the virus probably started at a market selling wild animals in China. The virus came from either a bat or an animal called a pangolin. It then crossed over to infect humans. The conservation group Humane Society International said: "The consumption of wild animals which can carry diseases that can cross the species barrier poses a real threat to human health." The Wildlife Conservation Society called for a ban of animal markets that trade in wildlife. It said: "Not only will this help to prevent the spread of disease, it will address one of the major drivers of species extinction."A spokesman from the Zoological Society of London said animal markets could be "time bombs". He said the markets can provide perfect conditions for new viruses to start and grow. He added that if we treated animals like goods to buy and sell, we would be in trouble again in the future. Scientists say many new outbreaks of viruses start in animals. About 75 percent of new infectious diseases come from animals. Recent examples include SARS, MERS and Ebola. Infections from animals cause millions of illnesses and deaths worldwide every year. An expertsaid the world must act soon, because, "realistically, it's just a matter of time before the next zoonotic disease risk emerges".材料来源：https:///news/science-environmen生词表conservation （自然环境、文物）保护pandemic 大流行病pangolin 穿山甲consumption 消费species barrier 物种屏障poses a real threat 构成真正的威胁address 解决处理extinction 熄灭Zoological 动物的，动物学的infectious 传染的realistically 现实地zoonotic [医] 动物传染病的emerge 出现，浮现参考译文COVID-19可能会切断野生动物贸易保护专家说，在冠状病毒大流行结束后，野生动物贸易可能会大大减少。
2020年中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情相关)(含答案)
2020中考英语时文阅读训练（疫情相关）（含答案）篇目一Best ways to stay apart盘点各国的“社交隔离”举措。
To stop the spread of COVID-19, many countries are practicing social distancing (社交隔离). This means people should stay at home as much as possible, as well as stay at least 2 meters away from other people when in public, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Social distancing also refers to other ways of preventing the spread of the virus. These include studying online instead of going to school and canceling (取消) public activities.Many countries have set strict rules for social distancing. In Australia, for example, people who meet indoors must follow the “one person per four square meters” rule. This means that if a room has an area of 40 square meters, there should be no more than ten people in the room. In Singapore, people who don’t keep a distance of 1 meter in public areas may need to pay a fine of up to $10,000 (50,000 yuan) or up to six months in prison (监狱).There are also some more creative rules. In Panama, for example, men and women must leave their homes on different days, two hours at a time. In some Colombian towns, people can only go outside at certain times based on (基于) the last number of their national ID number. For example, people with an ID number ending in 0, 7 or 4 can leave the house on Monday, while those with an ID number ending 1, 8 or 5 can go outside on Tuesday.一、True or false1.People can stay at least 1.5 meters away from other people when in public.2.The students are studying online instead of going to school.3.People still can hold public activities during social distancing4.P eople who meet indoors must follow the “one person per four square meters” rule in Singapore.5.In Panama, men and women can leave their homes in one day.6.People with an ID number ending in 0, 8 or 4 can leave the home On Monday.二、Choose the answer1.In Australia, only _____ people should be allowed in a100-square-meter room.A. 4B. 10C. 20D. 252.In Singapore, people will be punished with _____ if they come within 1 meter of another person.A. six months in jailB. a fine of $50,000C. ten months in jailD. a fine of $100,0003.What do we know about social distancing?A. It is a way of being polite.B. It means that people must stay at home.C. It can stop people from getting infected.D. It refers to the same rules all over the world.4.Who can leave the house on Monday？A.People with an ID number ending in 0, 7 or 4B. people with an ID number ending in 1, 8 or 5C. People with an ID number beginning of 0, 7 or 4D.People with an ID number beginning of 1, 8 or 55.The story is mainly about _____.A. why people should follow social distancing rulesB. social distancing rules in different placesC. which countries are using social distancingD. how to stop COVID-19 infections篇目二Everyone can do their part“硬核”抗疫不失温度，基层治理彰显智慧。
2020中考英语时文阅读(1)
2020中考英语时文阅读（新型冠状肺炎）Science can help us win科学能帮助我们赢得胜利It’s not just doctors, but also scientists who are working to study the virus from scratch (从头开始).Chinese scientists have reacted(反应) quickly to deal with the novel coronavirus. On Jan 11 – 12 days after getting a sample(样本) from an infected patient – scientists in Wuhan released the genetic sequence(基因序列) of the novel coronavirus, the key to understanding the virus. They shared this data with scientists around the world.Around Jan 14, several companies created nucleic acid test kits(核酸检测盒) to help identify(识别) suspected(疑似的) infections. The Kehua Biochemical Company made the first kits. The kits take 1.5 to 3 hours to provide results from samples taken from patients. Now 10 companies are making 1.7 million testing kits every day, according to the National Medical Products Administration.Scientists are still looking for new medications and treatments. They have found that plasma(血浆) from recovered(康复的) patients has antibodies(抗体) that can stop the virus. As of Feb 28, 91 patients had seen improvements in their symptoms(症状) thanks to plasma from recovered patients, according to the National Health Commission.Some kinds of traditional Chinese medicine are being used to treat patients, while five drugs are in clinical trials(临床试验), or human testing.However, the best way to end the epidemic is through vaccination(接种疫苗). Vaccines can stimulate(激活) the immune system(免疫系统) and fight the disease. But it can take as many as 5 to 10 years to develop a vaccine. Scientists have to test new vaccines on animals and then on humans.Chinese scientists have isolated(分离) strains(株) of the virus, the basic(基础的) ingredient to make vaccines. Potential(有潜力的) vaccines are set to begin clinical trials as early as late April or May, according to the National Health Commission. With the shared virus data, scientists in other countries are also working on it. US company Moderna Therapeutics started human trials of a potential vaccine on Feb 24.Supercomputers help studySupercomputers can run calculations(计算) faster than ordinary ones. China’s fastest supercomputer has a processing speed of 93.0 petaflops(千万亿次) per second. Scientists are nowusing supercomputers to look for possible drugs. They make programs and let them run on the supercomputers to find possible drugs. The computers can also analyze(分析) the genetic data of the virus and help scientists develop vaccines. Companies like Tencent have opened up their supercomputers to scientists who are studying the virus. It is hoped that this will allow scientists to develop a vaccine more quickly.生词表rom scratchreact quicklydeal withget a samplean infected patientshare the data with ...identify suspected infections new medications and treatments plasma from recovered patients in clinical trialsthrough vaccinationisolate strains of the virus make vaccines 从头开始快速反应处理采集样本一名受感染的病人与......分享数据识别疑似感染新的药物和治疗方法从康复患者身上提取的血浆进入临床试验通过接种疫苗分离这种病毒的毒株制造疫苗the National Health Commission 国家卫生委员会Exercise一、Fill in the blanks二、任务型阅读what’s the key to understanding the virus?_________________________________________________________What do Chinese scientists and scientists in other countries do with the data ?_________________________________________________________What’s the best way to end the epidemic._________________________________________________________翻译句子Some kinds of traditional Chinese medicine are being used to treat patients, while five drugs are in clinical trials(临床试验), or human testing._________________________________________________________What are scientists using supercomputers to do?_________________________________________________________。
2020年中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情相关)(包含答案)
2020中考英语时文阅读训练（疫情相关）（含答案）篇目一Best ways to stay apart盘点各国的“社交隔离”举措。
To stop the spread of COVID-19, many countries are practicing social distancing (社交隔离). This means people should stay at home as much as possible, as well as stay at least 2 meters away from other people when in public, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Social distancing also refers to other ways of preventing the spread of the virus. These include studying online instead of going to school and canceling (取消) public activities.Many countries have set strict rules for social distancing. In Australia, for example, people who meet indoors must follow the “one person per four square meters” rule. This means that if a room has an area of 40 square meters, there should be no more than ten people in the room. In Singapore, people who don’t keep a distance of 1 meter in public areas may need to pay a fine of up to $10,000 (50,000 yuan) or up to six months in prison (监狱).There are also some more creative rules. In Panama, for example, men and women must leave their homes on different days, two hours at a time. In some Colombian towns, people can only go outside at certain times based on (基于) the last number of their national ID number. For example, people with an ID number ending in 0, 7 or 4 can leave the house on Monday, while those with an ID number ending 1, 8 or 5 can go outside on Tuesday.一、True or false1.People can stay at least 1.5 meters away from other people when in public.2.The students are studying online instead of going to school.3.People still can hold public activities during social distancing4.P eople who meet indoors must follow the “one person per four square meters” rule in Singapore.5.In Panama, men and women can leave their homes in one day.6.People with an ID number ending in 0, 8 or 4 can leave the home On Monday.二、Choose the answer1.In Australia, only _____ people should be allowed in a100-square-meter room.A. 4B. 10C. 20D. 252.In Singapore, people will be punished with _____ if they come within 1 meter of another person.A. six months in jailB. a fine of $50,000C. ten months in jailD. a fine of $100,0003.What do we know about social distancing?A. It is a way of being polite.B. It means that people must stay at home.C. It can stop people from getting infected.D. It refers to the same rules all over the world.4.Who can leave the house on Monday？A.People with an ID number ending in 0, 7 or 4B. people with an ID number ending in 1, 8 or 5C. People with an ID number beginning of 0, 7 or 4D.People with an ID number beginning of 1, 8 or 55.The story is mainly about _____.A. why people should follow social distancing rulesB. social distancing rules in different placesC. which countries are using social distancingD. how to stop COVID-19 infections篇目二Everyone can do their part“硬核”抗疫不失温度，基层治理彰显智慧。
2020中考英语时文阅读--母亲节习题(含答案)
2020英语时文阅读---母亲节阅读一It was Mother's Day，but the young mother was a little unhappy，because she was 800 miles away from her parents．In the morning she phoned her mother to wish her a happy Mother's Day.1________Later that day，when she told her husband about the lilacs，he said，"I know where we can find all that you want．2______ ”So they went，driving down the country roads．3_______The young woman ran quickly to enjoy the flowers．Carefully，she picked a few here and a few there．On their way home there was a smile on her face．When they were passing a nursing home（养老院），the young woman saw an old granny sitting in a chair．4______They stopped the car and the young woman walked to the old woman，put the flowers in her hands，and smiled at her．The old granny thanked her again and again．She smiled happily，too．When the young mother came back to her car，her children asked her，"Who is that old granny？Why did you give our flowers to her？""I don't know her，"their mother said．"But it's Mother's Day，and she has no children．I have all of you，and I still have my mother5_______"一、七选五二、根据短文，选择正确答案1.The young woman was a little unhappy on Mother's Daybecause _________ ．A．she didn't have a presentB．she was a long way from her motherC．she didn't know it was Mother's DayD．she wanted to see her father2．There were many beautiful purple lilacs______．A．in her garden B．in the marketC．in her mother's garden D．in the nursing home3．The young woman had_______ ．A．one child B．no child C．more than one child D．a boy and a girl 4.The young woman gave the flowers to the old granny because_______．A．she was her motherB．she didn't like those flowersC．her mother asked her to do soD．she wanted the old granny to be happy，too5．Which of the following is NOT true？A．The young woman was kind．B.The young woman was understanding．C．The young woman was friendly．D．The young woman was surprised．篇目二（语法填空）As a thank his mother for Mother's Day holiday, first ____1___(appear) in ancient Greece, time ____2___（be）the annual January 8, while in the United States, Canada and some other countries, it is every year the ___3____ (two)Sunday in May, ____4___(冠词) number of other countries dates were the same see below "the world celebrate Mother's Day time is different". On this day mothers often receive ____5___（gift）.Overseas, the carnation flower is regarded as dedicated to ____6___（he）mother.In China, mother lily flower, also _____7__（know）as Wang Youcao.Liliaceae Hemerocallis is a perennial herb, fleshy rhizome, ___8____（leaf）long, slender top out orange or orange flowers, verybeautiful, it is not only for people watching, ___9____（call）the lily buds, but also as a vegetable for human consumption , in the ___10____ （wide）cultivated in South and North.阅读三完形填空庆祝母亲节的方式As a mom, I can say that what matters most to me on Mother's Day isn't the amount of money spent (in fact, I get more of a kick out of saving money, usually). What makes Mother's Day special to me is two things: getting a free pass out of normal mom work like laundry, cleaning, cooking and the like, and getting to spend time with my family. Peruse the list below for plenty of ideas that won't cost you but will still make your mom feel special. (See also: "Mother's Day gifts that show you really care.")Give Mom the day off.This should be the absolute minimum you do to celebrate Mother's Day, anyway: Give her a day off from all the mundane stuff she does, without complaining, day after day. Pitch in, get the whole family involved, and do the work for her.Take the kids to the park and give Mom some quiet time.Listen, I know a mom loves being with her kids but, especially for moms of young kids, having a little peace and quiet time is truly one of the ultimate gifts you can give. Pack up the kids, go to the park for an hour or two, and leave Mom at home to nap, watch a movie in peace, read a book, or do her nails -- whatever she wants.Make and deliver breakfast in bed.Yes, it's as cliched as giving Dad a tie for Father's Day, but there's a good reason here. Moms are usually the ones who hop (or crawl) out of bed and get everybody going in the morning. She deserves a break. Make a nice breakfast, deliver it to her in bed, and let her enjoy a morning off. (Post continues below.)1.A.matter B.happy C.serious D.clear2.A.make B.makes C.become D.becomes3.A.pay B.take C.spend D.cost4.A.away B.in C.off D.out5.A.involved B.involve C.involves D.involving6.A.surely B.especially C.specially D.lightly7.A.quiet B.quite C.silent D.busy8.A.whichever B.whatever C.whoever D.however9.A./ B.that C.one D.ones 10A.sit B.send C.deliver D.pass阅读一答案解析文章大意：一位年轻的母亲在母亲节这天想念自己远方的母亲，于是一家人陪她去寻找母亲喜欢的丁香花。
初中英语中考复习 2020年中考时文阅读训练(新型冠状肺炎)
2020中考英语时文阅读（新型冠状肺炎）Science can help us win科学能帮助我们赢得胜利It’s not just doctors, but also scientists who are working to study the virus from scratch (从头开始).Chinese scientists have reacted(反应) quickly to deal with the novel coronavirus. On Jan 11 –12 days after getting a sample(样本) from an infected patient –scientists in Wuhan released the genetic sequence(基因序列) of the novel coronavirus, the key to understanding the virus. They shared this data with scientists around the world.Around Jan 14, several companies created nucleic acid test kits(核酸检测盒) to help identify(识别) suspected(疑似的) infections. The Kehua Biochemical Company made the first kits. The kits take 1.5 to 3 hours to provide results from samples taken from patients. Now 10 companies are making 1.7 million testing kits every day, according to the National Medical Products Administration.Scientists are still looking for new medications and treatments. Theyhave found that plasma(血浆) from recovered(康复的) patients has antibodies(抗体) that can stop the virus. As of Feb 28, 91 patients had seen improvements in their symptoms(症状) thanks to plasma from recovered patients, according to the National Health Commission.Some kinds of traditional Chinese medicine are being used to treat patients, while five drugs are in clinical trials(临床试验), or human testing.However, the best way to end the epidemic is through vaccination(接种疫苗). Vaccines can stimulate(激活) the immune system(免疫系统) and fight the disease. But it can take as many as 5 to 10 years to develop a vaccine. Scientists have to test new vaccines on animals and then on humans.Chinese scientists have isolated(分离) strains(株) of the virus, the basic(基础的) ingredient to make vaccines. Potential(有潜力的) vaccines are set to begin clinical trials as early as late April or May, according to the National Health Commission. With the shared virus data, scientists in other countries are also working on it. US company ModernaTherapeutics started human trials of a potential vaccine on Feb 24.Supercomputers help studySupercomputers can run calculations(计算) faster than ordinary ones. China’s fastest supercomputer has a processing speed of 93.0 petaflops(千万亿次) per second. Scientists are now using supercomputers to look for possible drugs. They make programs and let them run on the supercomputers to find possible drugs. The computers can also analyze(分析) the genetic data of the virus and help scientists develop vaccines. Companies like Tencent have opened up their supercomputers to scientists who are studying the virus. It is hoped that this will allow scientists to develop a vaccine more quickly.生词表rom scratchreact quicklydeal withget a samplean infected patient share the data with ...identify suspected infections new medications and treatments plasma from recovered patients in clinical trialsthrough vaccinationisolate strains of the virus make vaccines从头开始快速反应处理采集样本一名受感染的病人与......分享数据识别疑似感染新的药物和治疗方法从康复患者身上提取的血浆进入临床试验通过接种疫苗分离这种病毒的毒株制造疫苗the National Health Commission 国家卫生委员会Exercise一、Fill in the blanks答案1. Jan 112. shared3. first4. results5. 1.7 million6. recovered patients7. traditional Chinese medicine 8. vaccine 9. animals 10. late April or May二、任务型阅读1.what’s the key to understanding the virus?_________________________________________________________ 2.What do Chinese scientists and scientists in other countries do with the data ?_________________________________________________________3.What’s the best way to end the epidemic._________________________________________________________4.翻译句子Some kinds of traditional Chinese medicine are being used to treat patients, while five drugs are in clinical trials(临床试验), or human testing._________________________________________________________5.What are scientists using supercomputers to do?_________________________________________________________答案:1.Find the genetic sequence of the novel coronavirus.2.They shared this data with scientists around the world.3.The best way to end the epidemic is through vaccination.4.一些传统的中药正被用来治疗病人，同时五种药物进入临床试验，或者人体测试。
2020中考热点阅读完型(整理)
2020年英语必读时事热点（阅读理解、完形填空）一、阅读理解（收集）Huge crowd stirred hearts with classic Chinese songChildren perform during a grand evening gala （盛会）marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 1, 2019. Zhang yi mou, a two-time Oscar nominee （提名）who directed the stunning opening and closing ceremonies（闭幕式）of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, added that such gatherings had become popular, particularly among younger Chinese people."The crowd gathering was used as a part of the evening gala and was a great way to celebrate the day with fun and spontaneity,（自发性）" he said. "It highlighted the lively and jubilant(欢欣鼓舞的) atmosphere of the new era."The Tuesday evening gala(盛会) created quite a buzz（轰动）on social media. Thousands commented online. One person posted: "It's a great show for the country's birthday." Another lauded the music: "The song Me and My Motherland is actually contagious and fills me with emotion."The song Me and My Motherland was written by lyricist Zhang Li and composer Qing Yongcheng in 1985 and was first performed by Chinese singer Li Guyi. With its smooth melody and catchy lyrics, it has been popular with Chinese audiences for generations.People perform during a grand evening gala marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 1, 2019.Another highlight involved more than 3,000 performers carrying light panels. （灯面板）They moved to portray （描绘）different images as the panels changed, displaying images such as a huge national flag, the Great Wall and a white peace dove.The panel technology had been used in other places for anniversary celebrations. For example, about 8,000 organic light-emitting diode panels were used during a gala entitled "Stride Forward, the Nation"（祖国，大步前进）, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sunday.1．Among the following statements which one is right?A.Zhang yimou is a director who is a two-time Oscar gold prize winner.B.Zhang yi mou is a director who directed a grand evening gala marking the 70th foundinganniversary of the People's Republic of China in Beijing,C.Zhang yi mou is a musician who wrote the song Me and My Motherland.D.Zhang yi mou is a director who directed the stunning opening and closing ceremonies of the2008 Beijing Olympic Games2. Why was the Tuesday evening gala(盛会so popular among younger Chinese people?A. Because the Chinese youth like singing songs.B. Because the Tuesday evening gala(盛会) is very interesting.C. Because the Tuesday evening gala(盛会)was full of the lively and jubilant atmosphere of thenew era.D. Because some performances were very wonderful.3. What does the underline sentence express except______.A. It express people’s love to our motherland.B．it is the reason why the Tuesday evening gala(盛会) created quite a buzz（轰动）on social media.C. It means the song is very touching.D. It means everyone likes the song.4.Why did more than 3,000 performers carry light panels ?A. because more than 3000 performers held the light panels to form various patterns forperformanceB. because there were some images such as a huge national flag, the Great Wall and a whitepeace dove on themC. because they can make the performer more beautiful.D. because it is a new technology.5. This article may take from_______.A. a newspaperB. a technology magazineC. a fashion magazineD. a novel【答案】DDDAA二、阅读理解（整理）BPresident Xi considers employment（就业）"pivotal" （至关重要）to people's well-being （福祉）. He supports e-commerce and the new economy, which create jobs that never existed before.Every day in China, about 16,500 new enterprises are established, and 40,000 people find new jobs in towns and cities.In total, China has created more than 80 million new urban jobs over the past seven years, equal to the entire German population.China now has the world's largest courier delivery service market, employing more than 3 million people, who send everything from meals to fridges around the country. Earlier this year, Xi paid a surprise visit to a tiny delivery station in Beijing and chatted with a group of deliverymen.This closeness to the people is not a singular event. For the past seven years, Xi has spent time with regular people before every Chinese New Year: giving them festival gifts, observing festive traditions such as food preparation, and asking about their lives and welfare."CPC members must wholeheartedly serve the people," Xi often reminds Party cadres.This connection with the people can be traced back to a time when Xi lived and worked in a remote village in Shaanxi province as an adolescent and young adult for seven years.He has said that he understands the hardships of the people because he once lived in an impoverished corner of the country. He has been known to check the toilets and washrooms of ordinary homes, offer advice on garbage sorting, and show concern for students' poor eyesight.In 2013, Xi put forward "targeted poverty alleviation"(定向扶贫) and set a goal to eliminate extreme rural poverty by 2020, a deadline that is 10 years earlier than the goal set by the United Nations.Over the past seven years, more than 82 million Chinese people left poverty behind. Xi said extreme poverty "would be historically solved in the hands of our generation".Kishore Mahbubani, a professor at the National University of Singapore, said the most outstanding achievement of China in the last 70 years had been the dramatic improvement in the living conditions of the people.Reviewing China's long history, Mahbubani said even at previous peaks of glory, the bottom 50 percent of the population had to struggle to make ends meet. But today even low-income people have access to nutritious food, education, healthcare, housing, employment and even the ability to travel."There is no doubt that, in terms of the living conditions of the people, the past 70 years have been the best years in China's history," he said.1.Why does President Xi say he supports e-commerce and the new economy?A. because e-commerce and the new economy is very completely new for us all.B. because they can offer lots of chances to get jobs for many people.C．because they existed before.D. because they can make people rich quickly.2. What’s the population of Germany?A. more than 80 millionB. 80 millionC. less tha n 80 millionD. I don’t know3. The writer take “Xi paid a surprise visit to a tiny delivery station in Beijing and chatted with a group of deliverymen.” as an example to express his________ .a. caring for peopleb. closeness to the peoplec. singular eventd. love for travellinge. wholeheartedly serving the peopleA. a b and eB. b c and eC. c d and eD. b d and e4. The writer cite(引用) Kishore Mahbubani’ and Mahbubani’s words to express that _______.A. they are both Chinese friendsB. they want to make friends with China.C. the achievement which Chinese have got in the past 70 years.D. the achievement which Chinese have got in "targeted poverty alleviation”5. In what way does this article illustrate(说明) China's achievements in the past 70 years？A．culture and education B. employment and eliminating extreme rural poverty C. agriculture(农业) and industry（工业） D. employment and people’s health【答案】BAACB三、阅读理解Kobe Bryant born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 23, 1978, was a former professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers throughout his NBA career (1996-2016). He was famous as "Black Mamba” or "Little Flying Man". He was 198cm tall and weighed 100kg. He had a happy family with his wife and three daughters.He was also a famous NBA star. In his career, he got a great success and had lots of achievements, such as 15 times of all-NBA teams, once MVP in regular season,4 times of all-star MVR 2 times offinal MVP,5 times of NBA championship and Two Olympic champions. The reasons for so many fans not just because he played basketball well but also for Kobe spirit called Mamba Mentality. Kobe was good at playing basketball. Most importantly, he played beautifully. Every match with Kobe was a wonderful and exciting performance. In the match, all the audience could feel his aggressiveness and the eager of victory. He improved himself by winning every game. As the leader of Lakers, Kobe never let people down. He was always calm and got the key score for the team at last just like what he said:" We do not retreat, we do not shrink, we do not run away, we insist, and then conquer our opponents?" It was famous Mamba Mentality. He never gave up even when he had ruptured his left Achilles tenden. What's more, Kobe was a famous and respected basketball player. and an approachable star as well.Therefore, on January 27, 2020, the news of the death of Kobe Bryant shocked all fans of Kobe Bryant around the world. It was reported that Kobe Bryant died because of a plane crash with 9 people including his second daughter. Kobe generation is over with Kobe's death, but I think his Mamba Mentality will last forever.1.When did Kobe Bryant quit from the Los Angeles Lakers?A.in 1978 B in 1996 C.in 2016 D. in 20202、According to the article, which one of the following is Not true?A. Kobe Bryant was one of the most famous stars.B. Kobe Brant was a basketball player for the Los Angeles LakersC. Kobe Bryan" second daughter died at the same time as Kobe Bryant.D. Kobe Bryan was popular just because he was good at playing basketball3. How many kinds of achievement did Kobe Bryant get in his career mentioned in the article?A.6B.29C.30D.264、Where can you read the passage?A. News reportB. TextbookC. MagazineD. Novel5、From the passage we can know that______.A. Kobe's spirit didn't help him get any achievementB. Kobe Bryant will be remembered forever because of his Mamba Mentality.C. Kobe Bryant died when he was 43 years old.D. Kobe Bryant was a person who gave up easily.四．阅读理解On September 25, 2019, the Daxing International Airport, Beijing’s new airport, opened to the public. It is said to be the world’s largest terminal (航空站) in a single building, and is expected to receive nearly 72 million passengers by 2025.Located on the border (边界) of Beijing and Langfang, Hebei Province, the airport is Beijing’s second international a irport. It not only serves Beijing but also Tianjin and Hebei Province, making Beijing airports, Tianjin Binhai International Airport and Shijiazhuang Airport into the largest airport cluster (群) in northern China.The airport is about 46 kilometres south of Tian’anmen Square, 26 kilometres west of Langfang City, 55 kilometres northeast of Xiong’an New Area, and 67 kilometres away from the old Beijing Capital International Airport. Passengers can take the Daxing airport subway line from the centre of Beijing to get to the airport in just 19 minutes.The airport takes up a total of about 1.4 million square metres, including 700,000 square metres of core area. It is planned to be able to deal with 45 million in 2022, 72 million in 2025, and 100 million passengers per year in a long run—more than London’s Heathrow and New York’s JFK airports put together.The idea of the Beijing Capital’s second international airport could be dated back to the year of 2006. Two years later in 2008, a team for the new airport was set up. In 2011, the project of Daxing Airport was kicked off. In December, 2016, Daxing Airport’s main terminal building was finished. The airport terminal, with an area of more than 1, 000,000㎡, was completed on June 30, 2019.Now technologies including facial recognition(人脸识别) will be used in the airport, allowing passengers to use their faces to check in. The security (安全) check channels will be able to check 260 people per hour, which is 40% faster than traditional airports. The new airport is sure to help with the development of the local areas.1. How far is it from kilometres northeast of Xiong’an New Area to the airport?A. About 26 km.B. About 46 km.C. About 55 km.D. About 67 km.2. Why do people enter the new airport much faster than traditional airports?A. because it is Beijing’s new airport.B. because it is the world’s largest terminal (航空站) in a single building.C. because it is modern and many technologies are used in the new airport.D. because it is big and takes up a total of about 1.4 million square metres, including 700,000 square metres of core area3. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. To show the importance of the new airport.B. To show the development of the new airport.C. To introduce the safety practice of the airport.D. To introduce the new technologies of the airport.4. Where can we probably read the passage?A. In the textbook.B. In a storybook.C. In a newspaperD. In a school report.【答案】CBDC五、完形填空The novel coronavirus, now, officially named Covid-19, is anew illness and scientists are still studying the best way to control___1___. However, defeating Covid-19 is not only the job ofscientists and doctors. People have ___2___ important role to play inthis battle. The best way to help prevent the virus ___3___ is byprotecting yourself and staying healthy.Scientists are now sure ___4___ Covid-19 is passed between people through coughing and sneezing. The virus travels ___5___ the air and can be breathed in by people nearby. It ___6___ also land on surfaces such as tables and chairs. If these surfaces ___7___, the virus may be on your hands. Touching your eyes or mouth with unwashed hands can let the virus ___8___ your body.To protect yourself and ___9___, wear a mask at all times when out in public. This stops the people in good ___10___ from breathing in Covid-19 and ___11___ the amount of the virus that ill people send into the air. Most importantly, wash your hands often and ___12___, especially___13___ you are outside your home.Covid-9 is undoubtedly a serious challenge, ___14___ if we all contribute and behave responsibly, it is a illness ___15___ we can overcome.1.A. it B. itself C. its D. its’2.A. a B. an C. the D. /3.A. spreads B. spreading C. to spread D. spread4.A. what B. that C. when D. where5.A. of B. about C. through D. from6.A. must B. may C. need D. should7.A. have touched B. are touching C. is touched D. are touched8.A. entering B. enters C. entered D. enter9.A. another B. other C. others D. the other10.A. health B. healthy C. healthily D. healthier11.A. reduce B. reducing C. reduces D. reduced12.A. careful B. carefully C. most careful D. more careful13.A. while B. unless C. until D. because14.A. or B. so C. and D. but15.A. what B. who C. that D. whom【答案】ABBBC BDDCA CBADCEvery Monday morning, 1 Li Lanjuan sits in her office at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University’s School of Medicine in Hangzhou, receiving patients.Although being a leading figure in epidemiology (流行病) in China, Li regards herself as a normal medical worker. So when the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎) 2 in late December, Li, without any waiting, 3 the epidemic expert group on Jan 18 and headed for Wuhan to fight against the disease.As soon as the team found that the new virus can be transmitted from person to person,Li 4 suggested that Wuhan should 5 immediately.At that time, experts still knew little about the novel coronavirus’ spread, Li’ssuggestion showed that a city with over 11 million population would be in an emergencystatus (紧急状态). 6 her judgment was wrong, both the city and Li’s fame wouldsuffer greatly.But Li cared about nothing more than 7 people in the city and the whole nation. She handed her suggestion to the 8 government again. It was the next day and proven to be effective later.Yet it was only the beginning of the battle. Since she arrived in Wuhan, Li 9 without stopping.On Feb. 1, Li’s emergency medical team left Shulan Hospital in Hangzhou for Wuhan and went directly to Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University for work. “We can bring our 10 to Wuhan and we h ope that critically ill patients can be treated in a timely manner,” she told China News.But the heavy work has taken a hefty toll on Li, giving her very 11 time to sleep.When a picture of her tiring face was posted on the 12 , many Internet users rolleddown tears, 13 concerns about her health. One wrote, “Li is a real hero 14 has given her time and energy to public health.”But Li smiled and said, “I’m in good health”, and continued to “race against time”, according to China News.Any job well done must have been carried out by a person who is fully dedicated (奉献). Li Lanjuan threw herself into her work. No wonder many 15 her “a female fighter on the frontline”.1. A. 73-years-old B. 73-year-old C. 73 year old D. 73 years old2. A. broke out B. broke down C. broke into D. broke up3. A. joined B. took part in C. joined in D. attended4. A. brave B. braver C. bravely D. more bravely5. A. lock down B. be locked down C. locked down D. have locked down6. A. When B. As C. If D. Although7. A. million of B. millions C. million D. millions of8. A. centered B. center C. central D. centers9. A. worked B. working C. is working D. has worked10. A. experience B. experiment C. ideas D. effort11. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little12. A. Internet B. newspapers C. TV D. blog13. A. describing B. writing C. expressing D. explaining14. A. who B. which C. what D. how15. A. call B. look C. like D. give答案:B A A C B C D C D A C A C A A。
2020年中考英语时事阅读训练
2020年中考英语时事阅读训练一、完形填空The United States is full of cars. There are still many families without cars. But some families have two or 1 more cars, because they are a 2 part of life.Cars are used for 3 . They are driven to offices and factories by workers who have no other way to get to their jobs. When salesmen are sent to different parts of the city, they have to drive in order to 4 their products. Farmers have to drive into the city in order to shop for necessities.Sometimes, small children must be driven to schools. In some cities, school buses are used only when children 5 more than a mile from the school. When the children are too young to walk that far, their parents 6 driving them to school. One parent drives on Mondays, taking her children and the neighbors’ children as well. Another mother drives on Tuesdays, 7 on Wednesdays and so on. This is called forming a carpool (拼车). Working people also 8 carpools, with three or four people taking turns driving to the place where they work.More carpools should be formed in order to put less cars on the road and to use 9 oil. Parking is a great 10 , and so is the traffic in and around cities. Too many cars are being driven. Something should be done about the use of cars.( )1. A. much B. even C. such D. little( )2. A. strong B. possible C. proper D. necessary( )3. A. families B. business C. schools D. household( )4. A. cover B. create C. carry D. catch( )5. A. live B. study C. work D. sleep( )6. A. make over B. take over C. make turns D. take turns( )7. A. other B. the other C. another D. the others( )8. A. form B. make C. believe D. lift( )9. A. few B. less C. much D. more( )10. A. sense B. method C. topic D. matterKeys：1-5 BDBAC 6-10 DCABD二、阅读理解In Britain, his name is known by almost everyone. And his clothing – a blue duffle coat and an old red hat – is iconic (标志性的). During a trip to China four years ago,Britain’s Prince William even met the famous bear at the Chinese opening of the film Paddington.Paddington was first introduced to the world in 1958 in the children’s book A Bear Called Paddington by British writer Michael Bond. In the story, Paddington is kind and humorous. He is also polite and always calls people “Mr”, “Mrs” and “Miss”. This cute bear immediately won over people’s hearts. “Many Britons were raised on tales of Paddington, the second-best-known bear in fiction (小说) after Winnie the Pooh,” The Economist noted.The story shows how kind British people are towards those who are in trouble, as Paddington is given a new home in London after escaping from an earthquake in Peru. As time went on, Paddington became popular in other countries. He first appeared on TV in 1975. He’s also been made into toys that wear different costumes. He’s been a guard for the British royal (王室的) family, a British policeman and a coffee shop waiter.Paddington is so beloved that it’s common to find plates and tea towels with Paddington patterns (图案) in British homes. Paddington has a special facial expression. He is known for giving a hard stare (瞪视) whenever he meets somebody he doesn’t like. Therefore, when someone gives a hard stare, you could say that they’re making a “Paddington Bear face”.( )1. Paddington has been around for _____ so far.A. about four yearsB. about 17 yearsC. nearly 45 yearsD. over 60 years( )2. Why do many people love Paddington?A. Because he’s polite and humorous.B. Because he has magic powers.C. Because he was their grandparents’ favorite.D. Because he always helps others during emergencies.( )3. Giv ing someone a “Paddington Bear face” means _____.A. being rude to someoneB. putting on a blank faceC. staring hard at someoneD. watching someone carefully( )4. Which might be the best title for this story?A. Paddington’s new homeB. Paddington is beloved by the worldC. Paddington is famous in BritainD. Paddington’s first TV appearanceKeys：1-4 DACB三、补全对话阅读下面对话，从方框内7个选项中选择5个恰当的句子完成此对话。
2020年中考英语必读时事热点3(word档含答案)
2020年中考英语必读时事热点3文章导读一、完形填空无硝烟的战争，白衣战士战病毒。
二、阅读理解宅在家里，做一些有意义的活动，也为战役做贡献。
三、完形填空战役情，科技助力。
四、阅读理解宅在家里如何进行有效的网课学习。
五、阅读填空如何防止病毒。
六、书面表达保护野生动物一、完形填空Doctors deserve praise“China is always well __1__ by the bravest of them,” former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger once wrote. Indeed, in the fight against the novel coronavirus, it is medical workers who are risking their lives on the front lines of the epidemic.As of Feb 17, more than 32,000 medical workers from all over China have been sent to Hubei, the center of the viral (病毒的) outbreak. They are working under unusual conditions, unimaginable __2_and intensive (密集的)schedules.In Wuhan mobile cabin hospitals, medical workers take shifts (轮流) to treat patients. They usually have to work consecutively (连续地) for six hours, as well as take one hour to put on and __3__their protective clothing.To help them __4__ each other, they write their names on their clothing. To save time, going to the __5__ bathroom, they choose to wear diapers, The Paper reported.Many doctors and nurses were infected (感染) during the earliest period of the outbreak because of a lack of knowledge about the virus, as well as a shortage of medical supplies. Some of them were treated, __6__ and went back to work. Some of them, __7__ , lost their lives.According to China’s National Health Commission, a total of 1,716 medical workers in China were infected with the new coronavirus as of Feb 11, while six __8__ .With the support of the central government, the working conditions for medical staff in heavily-impacted (受影响大的) cities like Wuhan have been __9__. They are confident that they will win the battle against the virus.These medical workers are just ordinary people. To fight the epidemic, parents leave their children and couples get separated. They are mothers and fathers, wives and husbands, sons and daughters, and also __10__.1、A. prevented B.permitted C.protected2、A. stress B.shame C.advantage3、A. put off B. turn off C. take off4、A. require B. recycle C. recognize5、A. balcony B. toilet C. kitchen6、A. repaired B. recovered C .recorded7、A. particularly B. unwillingly C. unfortunately8 .A. gave away B. kept off C. passed away9、A. improved B. reminded C. discovered10、A. sailors B. warriors C. conductors二、阅读理解Although most of us are now stuck at home because of the coronavirus（新型冠状病毒）outbreak, thereare till many people trying to do some creative things not only to kill time, but also to help themselves and others stay positive during this difficult time. Take a look at some of the interesting things they doing in their spare time.Encourage people to danceMatthew Lee is a 16-year-old Chinese-American. Although he is now living in Los Angeles, US, the news about the outbreak in China still worried him. When he learned that most Chinese are unable to leave their houses, he decided to encourage them to work out at home by making a dance video with his friends. "My friend Jojo was excited about the opportunity to lift people'sspirits and she said she would dance her heart out for a great purpose - the health and wellness of those quarantined (隔离)in China." Lee told China Daily. They danced to the song We Are The World.Lee said. “I believe that with sweat and smiles, together, we will make a better day."Write a rap song"I close my eyes and pray / hoping everything will be okay/ the one who can save you is not God/ but an ordinary man in flesh and blood."These are a few lines from a rap song written by Liu Yixin and Li Yusheng, who are Senior 3 students from a High School in Beijing. Titled An Empty City, the song became a hit as soon as it was released because of its thought-provoking （引人深思的）lyrics and deep emotions. People have not only been amazed by the talent of these young teenagers, but also touched by their strong sense of social responsibility. Liu said in an interview that he has read a lot of news stories lately, both good and bad. which led him to write a song that expresses his own opinion about the present situation.Write an English poemDu Yiran is a Junior 2 student from Baoding, Hebei. While stuck at home, Du and her classmates wrote several acrostic poems （藏头诗）in English to help cheer people up. "My leacher suggested this form. I found it quite interesting, as you can hide a message in the first letters of each line and surprise your readers as they read downwards,” Du said. "As teenagers, we can't go to the front line to save people's lives. but we should learn to care about others and do something meaningful during this time.”As a Chinese teenager, let's join together to make contributions to our society. Youngsters have the duty to shoulder this responsibility.1.Why is the song An Empty City so popular?A. Because it was written by two students.B. Because it is about the current situation in Wuhan.C. Because it is the best way to express one's opinions.D. Because it touches people's hearts and makes them think.2. How did Matthew Lee and Jojo encourage people to work out?A. They made a dance video with their friends.B. They were streaming live every day.C. They learned to dance from online videos.D. They sang the song We Are the World.3. Du Yiran finds it interesting to write acrostic poems because________.A. she is stuck at home with little entertainmentB. she can surprise readers with a hidden messageC. she has never written any acrostic poems beforeD. she has learned to care about others through writing4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the article?A. Matthew Lee cares about China a lot.B. The talented youngsters all have a strong sense of social responsibility.C. All the teenagers feel bored when they are stuck at home.D. The author wants to appeal more teenagers to shoulder social responsibility.5. What is the story about?A. Creative indoor activities.B. Talented students around the world.C. Best ways to kill time at home.D. Useful tips for staying positive三、完形填空（10小题，每小题1分，共10分）Telemedicine system Drones Doctors diagnose(诊断) patients online. Robots help to send food to __1__. Drones(无人机)monitor people in crowds. We are using new ways to fight the novel coronavirus. They are safe. They can help people __2__ in contact with each other. Let’s meet these high-tech helpers! Telemedicine systemWith remote video system, doctors can diagnose patients without seeing them in person. Also, doctorsfrom different hospitals can have a meeting by using the system __3__. This saves a lot of time. Both Huoshenshan and Leishenshan hospitals have this system.Drones warn people in groupsIn some rural places, police use drones to monitor people in groups. When the drone __4__ big groups of people, police will warn them through the loudspeaker on the drone. In some places, people also use drones to disinfect(消毒) their __5__.3D “hospital”A company in Shanghai __6__ 15 rooms by using 3D technology. They sent the rooms to Hubei for patients to live in. Each room is about the __7__ of your bedroom. A 3D printer takes 24 hours to build the rooms.AI system check for feverAt the Mudanyuan subway station in Beijing, an AI system can check people in crowds to see __8__they have fevers. When people __9__, the system scans people’s faces. The system can check about 300 people in one minute.Smart robotsTime to eat! In some hospitals, smart robots help to deliver food to patients. The robots can also help to __10__ medicine and show the way to people.1、A. consumers B. customers C. patients2、A. avoid B. keep C. develop3、A. all the time B.at times C.at the same time4、A. imagines B. finds C. records5、A. relatives B. hands C. communities6、A. built B. produced C. printed7、A. size B. shape C. pattern8、A .that B. if C. why9、A. pass by B. pass away C. pass down10、A. hand in B. hand on C. hand out四、阅读理解Many students are taking online classes at home because of an invisible enemy, the novel coronavirus. So what can students do to improve their online studies? Some students give their own opinions.while1. The biggest problem for Zhao Yuchen is that _________.A. she has too much homework to do.B. her mom often offers her some snacks.C. her Internet connection is not good.D. she can’t plan her time properly.2. According to Lin Xiyu, the following ways can help us learn better online EXCEPT .A. planning your course timetable before classesB. making sure what things you are going to do when doing your homeworkC. thinking about how much time each course will take in advance.D. reviewing what you have learned in classes3. The passage is mainly about .A. studen ts’problems during their online study and their solutionsB. studen ts’special experiences during their online studyC. studen ts’suggestions about how to improve online studyD. studen ts’different opinions about the effectiveness(有效性) of online study五、根短文的内容，从方框所给的选项中选出能够填入短文空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020年中考英语热点话题阅读训练(、有答案)
2020年中考英语热点话题阅读训练(、有答案)-CAL-FENGHAI-(2020YEAR-YICAI)_JINGBIAN2020年中考英语热点话题阅读训练（有答案）一、完形填空Early this year, Chinese actor Ren Jialun won the hearts of audiences for his role as an ancient “detective (侦探)” in the online show Under the Power (《锦衣之下》). Now he has taken on a role as a spyin the TV show Cicada of Autumn (《秋蝉》), 1______ started to air on May 4.Ren has 2______ talents and sides to his personality that most people might not know about. He 3______ gentle, but he is tough (坚强的) inside. As he 4______ said, “If you are a man, you should be a real man.”This can be traced back (追溯) to his childhood. His father is a martial arts (武术) 5________. He was required to be tough and self-disciplined (自律的) when he was a young boy. After showing skill at playing table tennis, he started to receive training at 6 and spent every evening 6_______. In his words, he “had no childhood at all”. At 9, he 7_______ the Shandong provincial table tennis team. However, several injuries forced him to 8_______ the sport at 16. This was a personal crisis (危机) for him. “After all, I spent 10 years on it,” he said.After leaving table tennis, he turned to singing and dancing. He went to South Korea and joined a boy band. For three months, he did9_______ except sing and dance, eat and sleep. However, his band broke up in 2014 and he decided to come back to China to be an actor.Ren doesn't complain (抱怨) about these challenges. 10______, he has accepted them. “Young people are supposed to work hard,” hesaid.( )1.A.which B. that C. who D. what( )2.A.another B. other C. the other D. others( )3.A.sounds B. feels C. looks D. smells( )4.A.once B. one C. first D. the first( )5.A.teacher B. coach C. player D. officer( )6.A.practise B. to practice C. practicing D. practiced ( )7.A.joined B. joined C. took part in D. had beenin( )8.A.lift up B. pick up C. turn up D. give up( )9.A.something B. nothing C. everything D. anything( )10.A.But B. And C. So D. InsteadKeys: 1-5 ABCAB 6-10 CADBD二、阅读理解Monty Roberts was the son of a horse trainer who would go from farm to farm and ranch (大牧场) to ranch, training horses. One day, while he was still in high school, Roberts was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be in the future.That night, he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ranch.He wrote about his dream in great detail and even drew pictures of the ranch.He put a great deal of heart into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher.Two days later, he got his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, “See me after class.”Confused, Roberts went to see his teacher after class and asked, “Why did I receive an F”The teacher said, “This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from a poor family. You have no resources. Buying a horse ranch takes a lot of money. There’s no way you could ever do it. Change it.”Roberts went home and thought long and hard. One week later, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all.He said, “You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.”After that, Roberts worked very hard, little by little, and many years later he finally owned a 200-acre horse ranch. He shared his experience with his friends. “I could succeed because I had enough gumption (勇气) not to give up on my dream. Don’t let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.”Choose the answer:( )1. What was Monty Roberts’ dream?A. To be a teacher.B. To own a horse ranch.C. To get an A on his paper.D. To be a horse trainer just like his father.( )2. Roberts got an F on his paper because the teacher thought _____.A. his paper didn’t have enough detailB. he drew too much instead of writingC. his dream was impossible to achieveD. the paper was written by someone else( )3. What did Roberts do after listening to the teacher’s explanation?A. He refused to go to school for a week.B. He decided to rewrite the paper.C. He made no changes to the paper.D. He asked for his friends’ advice.( )4. What does the story teach us?A. Don’t look down on poor people.B. Chase your dreams and never give up.C. Get inspiration from failure.D. Only chase realistic dreams.Keys: 1-4 CCCBI went to Singapore when I was 8 years old. It’s a beautiful and clean 1______. You rarely see people litter 2______ spit (吐痰). The people are 3_______ and polite.There are many attractions (景点) 4_______ in Singapore. For example, the Merlion fountain, 5______ merges (合并) a fish and a lion, is a very famous attraction. The Merlion’s body symbolizes (象征着) Singapore’s humble (简陋的) beginnings as a 6______ village. Its head 7_______ for Singapore’s name, Singapura, or “lion city” in Malay.Universal Studios is another major attraction in Singapore. I liked the exciting roller coasters (过山车) the 8______. We also took aride on a Ferris wheel (摩天轮) at night. On it, we could see a9______ view of the city. There is a Sweet House which is also very famous. It sells many different kinds of candy. They taste 10____ good!Keys: 1.country 2.or 3.friendly 4.to see 5.which6.fishing7.stands8.most9.beautiful 10.really四、任务型阅读Usually, most junior 3 students would be running, doing sit-ups or push-ups on the playground at the end of April. They would be preparing for their upcoming physical education (PE) test. The testis important because it’s worth 30 to 40 points on the seni or high school entrance exam (中考).(A)But due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, many places like Shanghai and Zhejiang have canceled the test this year. （B）许多学生和家长已经在讨论这种变化。
[精]2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案
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2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案Passage 1 ：Meeting again for the first timeYou visit a park one day and someone nearly crashes into you while riding their bike. You feel like you've experienced this particular event before. Has this happened to you? This strange feeling is actually quite common. In psychology (心理学), it is known as "deja vu (似曾相识的感觉)".How can we explain this phenomenon (现象)? Scientists have tried to use virtual reality (虚拟现实) technology to reproduce it. In one study, scientists used the video game The Sims to study deja vu. For example, they replaced the bushes in the game's virtual garden with trash cans. When players looked at the garden, they experienced a sense of deja vu. Scientists think deja vu might be explained as a simple failure of memory. We see something that looks similar to something we've seen before, but our brains fail to find the exact memory. However, the brain still recognizes (识别) the similarity, leaving us with a sense of familiarity (熟悉感).Epilepsy (癫痫), a brain disease that can cause seizures (突然发作), is believed to be an extreme example of deja vu. People with epilepsy often experience unusual feelings similar to deja vu.Should we be worried when we experience deja vu? As long as it doesn't affect your daily life, researchers think there is no need to worry. In fact, some scientists believe that it may be helpful. They believe deja vu might be caused by the brain rearranging (重新组织) misplaced memories. This could show that our memories are working well. This theory also explains why younger people are more likely to experience it, as their brains are still growing.1"Deja vu" refers to _____.A. a phenomenon that happens during sleepB. a phenomenon that happens more than onceC. a sense of familiarity in a new situationD. a common feeling of strangeness2：How can scientists explain deja vu?A. By experiencing it themselves.B. By reproducing it in an experimental setting.C. By studying video games.D. By studying people who have poor memories.3：What do we know about deja vu, according to Paragraph 3?A. It seldom happens to people with good memories.B. It shows that our brains are in good shape.C. It is recognized as a mental illness.D. It happens when our memories fail.4：The last paragraph tells us about _____.A. the positive sides of deja vuB. the influence of deja vu on memoryC. new findings about deja vuD. young people who experience deja vu参考答案：CBDAPassage 2 ：Life after deathWhen whales die in the ocean, their huge bodies fall to the bottom (底部). Scientists have a name for this: a whale fall (鲸落). In March, Chinese scientists discovered (发现) a whale fall in the South China Sea (中国南海). This is the first whale fall ever found in China.After the whale falls to the bottom of the sea, other sea animals eat the meat off the dead whale. But did you know? The dead whale can become an ecosystem (生态系统). Many animals live on it.What happens during a whale fall?The whale body goes through three stages (阶段). What happens during these stages? Let's take a look together.No.1The whale body attracts (吸引) lots of sea animals, such as small fish, sharks and crabs. They come to eat the skin and muscle of the whale. Usually, it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale. Wow, what a good meal!No.2After the whale becomes a skeleton (骨架), other animals come. They are mollusks (软体动物) and worms (蠕虫). They build their homes on the bones (骨头). These animals are weak (柔弱的). The huge and strong whale bones protect them. This stage may last (持续) for about two years. No.3Bacteria (细菌) play an important role at the third stage. They disintegrate (分解) the lipids (脂类) in the bones and get energy (能量) from it. Thensmall animals such as sea snails (海螺) and clams (蛤蜊) eat the bacteria. This stage can last for as long as 100 years because the whale bones are very large.Some scientists believe there is a fourth stage. When all the useful parts are gone, the whale will become part of a reef (礁岩). Sea animals live and play around it.Did you know?The whale fall found in the South China Sea is 3 meters long. It is still in the first stage. Scientists saw fish eating the tail of the whale. This means the whale died recently.Whale falls are rareThere are less than 50 natural whale falls in the world. So it is lucky for China to find one. Why are they so rare? The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting (捕鲸), there are fewer whales in the world. Whales are selfless, even when they die. It's time for us to show respect (尊敬) to these great animals.1：Where did Chinese scientists discovered a whale fall ？2：How long does it take at the first stage after whale's death？3：What's important at the first stage？4：Why did the third stage last for as long as 100 years ？5：Whale falls are rare参考答案：1: in the South China Sea2：it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale.3：Bacteria play an important role at the third stage.4：because the whale bones are very large.5：The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting , there are fewer whales in the world.Passage 3：Inspired by KobeAlthough Kobe Bryant is no longer with us, his unbreakable will on and off the basketball court lives on. This month, it was announced that the late superstar would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor for basketball's best. Alongside Bryant, eight others will be inducted at a ceremony on Aug 29."His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched," Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angles Lakes, told ESPN. "Those qualities helped Bryant lead us to five titles –and have now brought him to the Hall of Fame, where he will be enshrined with the greatest to have ever played the game. No one deserves it more."Indeed, what elevated Bryant above his peers was his unmatchable commitment to be the best. He was ruthless in his pursuit to dominate his opponents. He called it the "mamba mentality" after the black mamba, one of the world's deadliest snakes –and also after the top killer from the 2003 movie Kill Bill, according to The New Yorker.The mamba mentality became so popular that Bryant detailed his process in his book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. In it, he revealed his famously detailed approach as well as his physical and mental preparation to not just succeed at the game, but to excel."Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most," he wrote in the book. "It's the ultimate mantra for the competitive spirit. It started just as a hash tag that came to me one day, and it's grown into something athletes –and even non-athletes –embrace as a mindset."Bryant took after one of basketball's most legendary players, Michael Jordan, not only with regard to Jordan's playing style, but his competitive nature."I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable," Bryant wrote in an excerpt published on the Players' Tribune. "That's what leads to introspection and that's what leads to improvement. You could say I dared people to be their best selves."Though many were shocked and sad when the Los Angles great died in a helicopter crash in January, all signs point to Bryant's legacy persisting for generations to come. Whether you're a basketball player or not, you can't deny the Kobe's power to inspire you to be your best self.1：when will the ceremony be inducted？2:What Did Jeanie Buss say about Kobe?3:What did Kobe think of Mamba mentality?4:Did Kobe die in a helicopter crash in January?5：What do you think of Kobe's power？参考答案：1: on Aug 29.2: His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched3: Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most4:：Yes；it is5：inspiredPassage 4：Panic breeds stockpilingBeing in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has exemplified (例证) this panicky behavior more than hoarding (囤积), specifically toilet paper.Seemingly transcending (超越) borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves primarily for this necessity. But what's the reason for this sudden toilet paper fixation? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need this much toilet paper?Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper hoarding is a product of our disgust. During a pandemic, people's sensitivity (敏感) to disgust increases, like when you flinch (躲避) if someone nearby sneezes (打喷嚏)."Disgust is like an alarm mechanism (机制) ... and what better tool for eliminating (消除) disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety," he said.Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, "When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene (卫生) and cleanliness."Another one of the most prominent reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its prominent coverage, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, "Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?" This invariably (一成不变地) leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out."Fear is very contagious. So when those sorts of things go viral (走红), when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it's going to make you feel more anxious," wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.While there are, of course, selfish people who stockpile (囤积) just because they can, it's worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.1：According to Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?A. The desire to get rid of disgusting material.B. The fear of losing control over cleanliness.C.The frequent reporting on toilet paper.D. The selfish side of human nature.2：Whose words are quoted to explain "the snowball effect"?A. Steven Taylor's.B. Niki Edwards'.C.Baruch Fischhoff's.D. The author's.3：What does the underlined phrase "keeping things in perspective" in the last paragraph mean?A. Following the crowd.B. Reducing panic.C.Being prepared for uncertainty.D.Taking everything into consideration.4：What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A.To explore the negative effects of the toilet paper hoarding.B. To explain why people tend to stockpile toilet paper.C.To criticize those people who hoard toilet paper.D. To discuss people's different attitudes toward the toilet paper hoarding.参考答案：ACDBPassage 5 Zhou shines like treasureCan you sing in different 1 （voice）? Chinese singer Zhou Shen can do this. The 27-year-old took part in this year's TV show Singer . On the show, he sang a song in five different voices 2 （include）the voice of a little girl, a king and a young man. His talent 3 （给..留下深刻印象）people. Zhou's road to 4 (成功) was not easy. He loved singing when he was a little boy. 5 , his voice didn't change like other boys during puberty (青春期). It still sounded like a girl's voice. His classmates laughed 6 him and he dared not (不敢) sing in public (当众).But his love of music made him 7 （strong）. While studying in Ukraine (乌克兰), he learned Ukrainian, Russian, Italian and Polish. He can sing Let itGo in nine different languages. He started to sing on TV talent shows and 8 (逐渐地) came to accept himself."I accept my voice," Zhou said. "It is good as long as it is natural and honest."Did you know?Zhou Shen doesn't just sing well. He is also 9 (幽默的). He has a nice personality (性格) and is 10 （friend）to his fans. Some people call him "treasure boy (宝藏男孩)".1-5：voices；including；impressed；success；however6-10：at；strong；gradually；humorous；friendlyPassage 6 No limit to languageChina's cultural influence (影响) is starting to rise around the world. Translation (翻译) plays an important role. From sci-fi to wuxia to animated (动画的) movies, translation bridges the language gap (语言隔阂) and helps foreigners learn more about Chinese culture, both traditional and modern. Here, TEENS has chosen several Chinese books and movies that have been translated into English. They are all popular in the West, partly because they are well-translated.The Three-Body Problem 《三体》This Hugo Award (雨果奖) winner is the most well-known work of Chinese science fiction (sci-fi，科幻小说). Its translator, Ken Liu (刘宇昆), helped it become popular.Liu was born in China and grew up in the US. He can speak both Chinese and English. He also writes sci-fi stories himself. That made him the best choice to translate the story. Liu didn't translate the book word for word. Instead, he tried to make it easier for English readers to understand. For example, he changed the structure (结构) of the story and moved its historical background (背景) to the beginning.Foreign readers like the English version (版本), including former US president Barack Obama. Many English speakers have become fans of Liu Cixin and Chinese sci-fi.Ne Zha 《哪吒之魔童降世》Last year, when the animated movie Ne Zha went to North American theaters, there was wide discussion online about the translation. People found it hard to translate some Chinese phrases (短语) into English. One example was the Taoist spell (咒语) jijirulüling ("急急如律令"). American translator Jerimiah Willhite translated the film. He learned Chinese while in college and is a big fan of Chinese culture. He has read many classic (古典的) Chinese books, including Tao Te Ching (《道德经》).He translated the spell to "be quick to obey (遵从) my command (指令)." His work has helped English speakers enjoy the movie. On the movie review (影评) website Rotten Tomatoes, Ne Zha has a rating (评分) of 88 percent.Legends of the Condor Heroes 《射雕英雄传》Almost everyone in China knows Jin Yong and his wuxia books. But in the West, he is not well-known. One reason is that his books are hard to translate. But British translator Anna Holmwood decided to try. Holmwood began to learn Chinese at 21. When she read Legends of the Condor Heroes, she loved the world and characters in the book. She wanted to bring the book to more people.Many phrases in the book are hard to translate. But Holmwood made them easy and natural (自然的) to understand. For example, she translated xianglongshibazhang ("降龙十八掌") into "the 18 palm (掌) attacks (攻击) to defeat (打败) dragons".When the English book came out in the UK in 2018, it was reprinted (重印) seven times within just a few months.1：The writer thinks that translation can _____.A. help Chinese people learn EnglishB. make Chinese books and movies popular in the WestC.encourage Chinese writers to write better booksD. make some translators famous2：Why was Ken Liu the best choice to translate The Three-Body Problem?A. Because he knows both Chinese and US culture well.B. Because he is an experienced translator.C.Because he is a popular translator in the West.D. Because he is the writer's best friend.3：From the story, we know that _____.A. it is easy to translate animated moviesB. Jerimiah Willhite is a fan of Ne ZhaC.Ne Zha was a success in AmericaD. Ne Zha is a famous character in the West4：According to the story, how did Holmwood translate wuxia books?A. She talked with Jin Yong.B. She made their words easy to understand.C.She kept phrases as they were in Chinese.D. She used simple English stories to explain Chinese words. 参考答案：BCAB。
2020年中考[通用]英语时事热点拓展阅读(一)(包含答案)
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2020年中考[通用]英语时事热点拓展阅读(一)Passage1上海初中生发明的湿垃圾“神器”火了。
Building a better bagYou have to be careful when throwing away wetwaste, which may include food or other kinds ofgarbage. Maybe these kinds of waste have made a bigmess when you’ve thrown them away before.Shi Yuan, 14, from Shanghai Wenlai MiddleSchool, has made a special bag to solve this problem.The plastic bag has a band of adhesive tape (粘贴带). When one end of the tape is open, the bagcan be turned upside-down. You can hold the bottom end and easily throw wet garbage into a trashcan.Shi came up with the idea after an unpleasant experience in which he got wet waste all overhis pants while throwing it away. He found that many other people had the same problem. Hebecame determined (下定决心的) to solve this issue and invented his special bag.He first thought about using a gunny (麻布) bag or placing a bag break on his trash cans. Butneither of these ideas worked. So he decided to just design his own garbage bag. “I didn’put any extra burden (负担) on the bag, so I used adhesive tape,” Shi said.However, the original bag was a one-off product (一次性产品) and not environmentallyfriendly. So Shi kept on improving his design. He remembered reading about the adhesive used forPost-it notes (便利贴). Shi thought this weak glue (胶水) could be used for the adhesive tape andallow the garbage bag to be reused.bag has become popular in many communities. He has already sold 2 million bags Shi’sonline. His father is quite proud of him.“Kids like to play. Shi just changed the way he ‘plays’ and put his mind toward exploring away to make life easier,” Shi’s father said.1. Shi’s bag makes it easier to _____.A. find one-off productsB. clean garbage cansC. throw away wet wasteD. throw away plastic2. Shi decided to design the bag because _____.A. he thought he could make moneyB. he thought plastic bags were too expensiveC. he wanted to design a recyclable bagD. common waste bags caused him trouble3. Paragraph 5 explains _____.A.why Shi used a gunny sack to make the bagB. why Shi’s bag is better than common bagsC. how Shi’s bag helped with his problemD. how Shi made his bag environmentally friendly4. What do we know about Shi from the story?A. He won a prize for his own creation.B. He likes to play rather than study.C. His father didn’t support his work.D. His creation has helped a lot of people.Passage2感受中西方文化交流。
2020年中考英语热点话题专项阅读训练（原创有答案）
2020年中考英语热点话题专项阅读训练（原创有答案）2020年中考英语热点话题专项阅读训练（原创有答案）一、完形填空AYou could choose, would you rather be a genius (天才) or a common person? This was the question our teacher asked us after we watched a movie called Gifted. Honestly, it took me a while to 1______ the answer. But as it turned out, I was still not sure.In the movie, a girl 2_____ Mary shows amazing mathematical talent at the age of 7 and feels bored at school. Her uncle Frank thinks that she should stay in her normal school. 3_____, Mary’s grandmot her Evelyn believes that Mary is a genius 4_____ should be tutored in mathematics.The reason for their conflict comes from Frank’s sister. She was a promising mathematician, but killed 5_______ when Mary was six months old. She suffered 6______ Evelyn’s s uppression (压制) throughout her life. Frank doesn’t want the same thing to happen to Mary. After many talks and struggles (斗争), Mary goes to stay with Frank and takes college-level courses while 7______ with kids her own age. The narration (叙事) of this movie is not complex, but the theme it tries to express is very controversial (有争议的). We can’t say that Evelyn-style education is wrong. It can help gifted children to maximize their potential (潜力). But a natural gift can 8_______ be a source of stress, as it can make children feel too different from kids their own age. The emphasis (强调) on their talent can lead to social isolation and mental health 9_______. Many historical geniuses, including English mathematician Sir Isaac Newton and English writer Virginia Woolf,had 10_____ problems. I’m glad that by the end of the movie, Mary finds a way to balance her talent and her childhood.( )1.A.think about B. think of C. hear about D. hear of( )d B. is named C. names D. was named( )3.A.But B. However C. Meanwhile D. So( )4.A.who B. whose C. which D. what( )5.A.herself B. her C. she D. hers( )6.A.with B. of C. from D. in( )7.A.played B. to play C. playing D. play( )8.A.some time B. some times C. sometime D. sometimes ( )9.A.problems B. questions C. things D. answers( )10.A.hard B. different C. similar D. oppositeKeys: 1-5 AABAA 6-10 CCDACBCOVID-19 is still raging around the planet. Alarmed by this situation, we think more deeply about the relationship between humans and nature ahead of Earth Day, which falls on April 22.This year’s Earth Day focuses 1______ climate change. Scientists agree that climate change is causing a great deal of harm to the world in the form of extreme (极端的) weather and natural disasters. But how is it related to our 2______? Will climate change lead to more disease outbreaks in the future?The answer is a possible “yes”. 3______ the World Health Organization (WHO), evidence (证据) has shown that a warming Earth is causing more infectious (传染性的) diseases.Malaria (疟疾), a serious and sometimes deadly disease, is mainly 4______ by mosquitoes (蚊子). Climate change results in more heat waves and flooding (洪水), 5______ create perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed (繁殖). In India, for example, the warmer climate has increased the malaria epidemic risk byabout five times, according to the WHO. Studies also suggest that global increases in temperature 6_______ disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes and fleas (跳蚤) from the equator (赤道) to the north. This means certain diseases like malaria or dengue fever (登革热) may move into new 7______, such as Europe.Deforestation (滥伐森林), a major cause of climate change, is also closely related to epidemics, according to Nature. In places such as Central and West Africa, there have been serious deforestation and habitat (栖息地) losses for bats, which carry the Ebola virus. These bats have started living 8_____ to humans, which increases the possibility of Ebola outbreaks.As ice keeps melting (融化), diseases that lie beneath the ice may also come back. In 2016, a city in northern Russia saw an outbreak of anthrax (炭疽) during a heat wave. Scientists believe that the virus 9_____ from the frozen soil due to rising temperatures. About 90 people were infected, The New York Times reported.Although there is still much to learn about this topic, there is already enough evidence for us to think 10_______ about climate change and take action to stop it.( )1.A.with B. at C. in D. on( )2.A.climate B. wealth C. health D. weather( )3.A.Thanks to B. According to C. Because of D. In order to ( )4.A.spread B. spreaded C. spreads D. spreading( )5.A.which B. that C. who D. where( )6.A.drive B. drives C. will drive D. drove( )7.A.countries B. areas C. states D. cities( )8.A.close B. closes C. closer D. closed( )9.A.was released B. is released C. released D. releases( )10.A.seriously B. serious C. more seriously D. more seriousKeys: 1-5 DCBAA 6-10 CBCAA二、选词填空Agood direct one history achieve start importance about that he Historical poems are never just about things that happened in the past. They make people think about their own situation in the present. In this poem, for example, the poet Du Mu (803-852) used a 1______ story to show how upset he felt at the time, as he never had a chance 2______ his political (政治的) goals.The story is 3______ the Battle of the Red Cliff (赤壁之战), one of the best-known battles of the Three Kingdoms period (220-280). In the 4______ two lines, Du tells us that he finds a weapon (武器) buried (掩埋) deep in the sand. After cleaning it, he realizes that it’s from the Battle of the Red Cliff. Then he 5______ to recall the story. “East wind” was the godsend (天赐的) wind that helped General Zhou Yu win. The wind fanned (把火扇旺) a fire 6______ damaged Cao Ca o’s fleet (舰队). If adviser Zhuge Liang had not guessed the 7_______ of the wind, Zhou would not have won the battle. His wife and sister-in-law would be captured by Cao.The poet admires Zhuge Liang’s 8_______ role in the battle, but also feels sad about his own situation. Du had military ambitions (军事理想) himself, but never got a chance to show 9______ talent.In the hopes of having a 10_______ government, he often wrote letters to the royal court (朝廷). The letters criticized (批评) policies and military strategies (策略) of that time. However, they made little difference. About 50 years after Du’s death, the Tang Dynasty came to an end.Keys: 1.historical 2.to achieve 3.about 4.first 5.starts6.start7.direction8.important9.his 10,betterHotpot has been 4_____ for ages in China. From vegetables to meat, from noodles to seafood, diners can add nearly anything to the hotpot broth (汤). Different ingredients (食材) cater to (迎合) different tastes. Hotpot also warms us up and improves our circulation (血液循环), which is good 5_____ our health, according to China Highlights.But more importantly, 6_____ hotpot is a celebration of family and friendship. According to a survey by Chenzhi Catering Database, 40.2 percent of Chinese usually eat hotpot with friends, 7_____ 17.6 percent eat hotpot during family reunions (团聚). When people sit around a table to eat, chat and drink, it 8_____ relaxing. “As the food continues to boil in the broth, we keep chatting with each other. The atmosphere (气氛) is warm and sweet,” 28-year-old Beijing resident Yu Jiaqing said.As a popular say ing goes, “There’s nothing to worry about after having hotpot. If you are still worried9______, then go for it twice.” So if you feel lonely, why not cook some hotpot t o fill both your stomach and your heart? Or at 10_____, you can watch Pot of Fire.Keys: 1.recently 2.online 3.happiness 4.popular 5.for6.eating7.while8.feels9.worried 10.least。
[精]2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案
2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案Passage 1 ：Meeting again for the first timeYou visit a park one day and someone nearly crashes into you while riding their bike. You feel like you've experienced this particular event before. Has this happened to you? This strange feeling is actually quite common. In psychology (心理学), it is known as "deja vu (似曾相识的感觉)".How can we explain this phenomenon (现象)? Scientists have tried to use virtual reality (虚拟现实) technology to reproduce it. In one study, scientists used the video game The Sims to study deja vu. For example, they replaced the bushes in the game's virtual garden with trash cans. When players looked at the garden, they experienced a sense of deja vu. Scientists think deja vu might be explained as a simple failure of memory. We see something that looks similar to something we've seen before, but our brains fail to find the exact memory. However, the brain still recognizes (识别) the similarity, leaving us with a sense of familiarity (熟悉感).Epilepsy (癫痫), a brain disease that can cause seizures (突然发作), is believed to be an extreme example of deja vu. People with epilepsy often experience unusual feelings similar to deja vu.Should we be worried when we experience deja vu? As long as it doesn't affect your daily life, researchers think there is no need to worry. In fact, some scientists believe that it may be helpful. They believe deja vu might be caused by the brain rearranging (重新组织) misplaced memories. This could show that our memories are working well. This theory also explains why younger people are more likely to experience it, as their brains are still growing.1"Deja vu" refers to _____.A. a phenomenon that happens during sleepB. a phenomenon that happens more than onceC. a sense of familiarity in a new situationD. a common feeling of strangeness2：How can scientists explain deja vu?A. By experiencing it themselves.B. By reproducing it in an experimental setting.C. By studying video games.D. By studying people who have poor memories.3：What do we know about deja vu, according to Paragraph 3?A. It seldom happens to people with good memories.B. It shows that our brains are in good shape.C. It is recognized as a mental illness.D. It happens when our memories fail.4：The last paragraph tells us about _____.A. the positive sides of deja vuB. the influence of deja vu on memoryC. new findings about deja vuD. young people who experience deja vu参考答案：CBDAPassage 2 ：Life after deathWhen whales die in the ocean, their huge bodies fall to the bottom (底部). Scientists have a name for this: a whale fall (鲸落). In March, Chinese scientists discovered (发现) a whale fall in the South China Sea (中国南海). This is the first whale fall ever found in China.After the whale falls to the bottom of the sea, other sea animals eat the meat off the dead whale. But did you know? The dead whale can become an ecosystem (生态系统). Many animals live on it.What happens during a whale fall?The whale body goes through three stages (阶段). What happens during these stages? Let's take a look together.No.1The whale body attracts (吸引) lots of sea animals, such as small fish, sharks and crabs. They come to eat the skin and muscle of the whale. Usually, it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale. Wow, what a good meal!No.2After the whale becomes a skeleton (骨架), other animals come. They are mollusks (软体动物) and worms (蠕虫). They build their homes on the bones (骨头). These animals are weak (柔弱的). The huge and strong whale bones protect them. This stage may last (持续) for about two years. No.3Bacteria (细菌) play an important role at the third stage. They disintegrate (分解) the lipids (脂类) in the bones and get energy (能量) from it. Thensmall animals such as sea snails (海螺) and clams (蛤蜊) eat the bacteria. This stage can last for as long as 100 years because the whale bones are very large.Some scientists believe there is a fourth stage. When all the useful parts are gone, the whale will become part of a reef (礁岩). Sea animals live and play around it.Did you know?The whale fall found in the South China Sea is 3 meters long. It is still in the first stage. Scientists saw fish eating the tail of the whale. This means the whale died recently.Whale falls are rareThere are less than 50 natural whale falls in the world. So it is lucky for China to find one. Why are they so rare? The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting (捕鲸), there are fewer whales in the world. Whales are selfless, even when they die. It's time for us to show respect (尊敬) to these great animals.1：Where did Chinese scientists discovered a whale fall ？2：How long does it take at the first stage after whale's death？3：What's important at the first stage？4：Why did the third stage last for as long as 100 years ？5：Whale falls are rare参考答案：1: in the South China Sea2：it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale.3：Bacteria play an important role at the third stage.4：because the whale bones are very large.5：The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting , there are fewer whales in the world.Passage 3：Inspired by KobeAlthough Kobe Bryant is no longer with us, his unbreakable will on and off the basketball court lives on. This month, it was announced that the late superstar would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor for basketball's best. Alongside Bryant, eight others will be inducted at a ceremony on Aug 29."His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched," Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angles Lakes, told ESPN. "Those qualities helped Bryant lead us to five titles –and have now brought him to the Hall of Fame, where he will be enshrined with the greatest to have ever played the game. No one deserves it more."Indeed, what elevated Bryant above his peers was his unmatchable commitment to be the best. He was ruthless in his pursuit to dominate his opponents. He called it the "mamba mentality" after the black mamba, one of the world's deadliest snakes –and also after the top killer from the 2003 movie Kill Bill, according to The New Yorker.The mamba mentality became so popular that Bryant detailed his process in his book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. In it, he revealed his famously detailed approach as well as his physical and mental preparation to not just succeed at the game, but to excel."Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most," he wrote in the book. "It's the ultimate mantra for the competitive spirit. It started just as a hash tag that came to me one day, and it's grown into something athletes –and even non-athletes –embrace as a mindset."Bryant took after one of basketball's most legendary players, Michael Jordan, not only with regard to Jordan's playing style, but his competitive nature."I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable," Bryant wrote in an excerpt published on the Players' Tribune. "That's what leads to introspection and that's what leads to improvement. You could say I dared people to be their best selves."Though many were shocked and sad when the Los Angles great died in a helicopter crash in January, all signs point to Bryant's legacy persisting for generations to come. Whether you're a basketball player or not, you can't deny the Kobe's power to inspire you to be your best self.1：when will the ceremony be inducted？2:What Did Jeanie Buss say about Kobe?3:What did Kobe think of Mamba mentality?4:Did Kobe die in a helicopter crash in January?5：What do you think of Kobe's power？参考答案：1: on Aug 29.2: His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched3: Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most4:：Yes；it is5：inspiredPassage 4：Panic breeds stockpilingBeing in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has exemplified (例证) this panicky behavior more than hoarding (囤积), specifically toilet paper.Seemingly transcending (超越) borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves primarily for this necessity. But what's the reason for this sudden toilet paper fixation? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need this much toilet paper?Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper hoarding is a product of our disgust. During a pandemic, people's sensitivity (敏感) to disgust increases, like when you flinch (躲避) if someone nearby sneezes (打喷嚏)."Disgust is like an alarm mechanism (机制) ... and what better tool for eliminating (消除) disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety," he said.Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, "When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene (卫生) and cleanliness."Another one of the most prominent reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its prominent coverage, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, "Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?" This invariably (一成不变地) leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out."Fear is very contagious. So when those sorts of things go viral (走红), when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it's going to make you feel more anxious," wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.While there are, of course, selfish people who stockpile (囤积) just because they can, it's worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.1：According to Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?A. The desire to get rid of disgusting material.B. The fear of losing control over cleanliness.C.The frequent reporting on toilet paper.D. The selfish side of human nature.2：Whose words are quoted to explain "the snowball effect"?A. Steven Taylor's.B. Niki Edwards'.C.Baruch Fischhoff's.D. The author's.3：What does the underlined phrase "keeping things in perspective" in the last paragraph mean?A. Following the crowd.B. Reducing panic.C.Being prepared for uncertainty.D.Taking everything into consideration.4：What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A.To explore the negative effects of the toilet paper hoarding.B. To explain why people tend to stockpile toilet paper.C.To criticize those people who hoard toilet paper.D. To discuss people's different attitudes toward the toilet paper hoarding.参考答案：ACDBPassage 5 Zhou shines like treasureCan you sing in different 1 （voice）? Chinese singer Zhou Shen can do this. The 27-year-old took part in this year's TV show Singer . On the show, he sang a song in five different voices 2 （include）the voice of a little girl, a king and a young man. His talent 3 （给..留下深刻印象）people. Zhou's road to 4 (成功) was not easy. He loved singing when he was a little boy. 5 , his voice didn't change like other boys during puberty (青春期). It still sounded like a girl's voice. His classmates laughed 6 him and he dared not (不敢) sing in public (当众).But his love of music made him 7 （strong）. While studying in Ukraine (乌克兰), he learned Ukrainian, Russian, Italian and Polish. He can sing Let itGo in nine different languages. He started to sing on TV talent shows and 8 (逐渐地) came to accept himself."I accept my voice," Zhou said. "It is good as long as it is natural and honest."Did you know?Zhou Shen doesn't just sing well. He is also 9 (幽默的). He has a nice personality (性格) and is 10 （friend）to his fans. Some people call him "treasure boy (宝藏男孩)".1-5：voices；including；impressed；success；however6-10：at；strong；gradually；humorous；friendlyPassage 6 No limit to languageChina's cultural influence (影响) is starting to rise around the world. Translation (翻译) plays an important role. From sci-fi to wuxia to animated (动画的) movies, translation bridges the language gap (语言隔阂) and helps foreigners learn more about Chinese culture, both traditional and modern. Here, TEENS has chosen several Chinese books and movies that have been translated into English. They are all popular in the West, partly because they are well-translated.The Three-Body Problem 《三体》This Hugo Award (雨果奖) winner is the most well-known work of Chinese science fiction (sci-fi，科幻小说). Its translator, Ken Liu (刘宇昆), helped it become popular.Liu was born in China and grew up in the US. He can speak both Chinese and English. He also writes sci-fi stories himself. That made him the best choice to translate the story. Liu didn't translate the book word for word. Instead, he tried to make it easier for English readers to understand. For example, he changed the structure (结构) of the story and moved its historical background (背景) to the beginning.Foreign readers like the English version (版本), including former US president Barack Obama. Many English speakers have become fans of Liu Cixin and Chinese sci-fi.Ne Zha 《哪吒之魔童降世》Last year, when the animated movie Ne Zha went to North American theaters, there was wide discussion online about the translation. People found it hard to translate some Chinese phrases (短语) into English. One example was the Taoist spell (咒语) jijirulüling ("急急如律令"). American translator Jerimiah Willhite translated the film. He learned Chinese while in college and is a big fan of Chinese culture. He has read many classic (古典的) Chinese books, including Tao Te Ching (《道德经》).He translated the spell to "be quick to obey (遵从) my command (指令)." His work has helped English speakers enjoy the movie. On the movie review (影评) website Rotten Tomatoes, Ne Zha has a rating (评分) of 88 percent.Legends of the Condor Heroes 《射雕英雄传》Almost everyone in China knows Jin Yong and his wuxia books. But in the West, he is not well-known. One reason is that his books are hard to translate. But British translator Anna Holmwood decided to try. Holmwood began to learn Chinese at 21. When she read Legends of the Condor Heroes, she loved the world and characters in the book. She wanted to bring the book to more people.Many phrases in the book are hard to translate. But Holmwood made them easy and natural (自然的) to understand. For example, she translated xianglongshibazhang ("降龙十八掌") into "the 18 palm (掌) attacks (攻击) to defeat (打败) dragons".When the English book came out in the UK in 2018, it was reprinted (重印) seven times within just a few months.1：The writer thinks that translation can _____.A. help Chinese people learn EnglishB. make Chinese books and movies popular in the WestC.encourage Chinese writers to write better booksD. make some translators famous2：Why was Ken Liu the best choice to translate The Three-Body Problem?A. Because he knows both Chinese and US culture well.B. Because he is an experienced translator.C.Because he is a popular translator in the West.D. Because he is the writer's best friend.3：From the story, we know that _____.A. it is easy to translate animated moviesB. Jerimiah Willhite is a fan of Ne ZhaC.Ne Zha was a success in AmericaD. Ne Zha is a famous character in the West4：According to the story, how did Holmwood translate wuxia books?A. She talked with Jin Yong.B. She made their words easy to understand.C.She kept phrases as they were in Chinese.D. She used simple English stories to explain Chinese words. 参考答案：BCAB。
初中英语2020年时事阅读阅读理解训练
初中英语2020年时事阅读阅读理解训练（各地中小学开展线上教育）On January 27, in order to win the new pneumonia Resistance War（抗击新型肺炎战）, the Ministry of Education issued（教育部公布）a notice on putting off the start time of school in spring 2020. It was said that school should not start before March. The exact start time of school will depend on situations and further notices. However, many parents are very worried that putting off the start of school may affect(影响） children’s studies. If they have such a long winter vacation, children will not learn any knowledge, read books or study at all. They may forget what they have learned before. Staying at home for a long time will make them keep eating, sleeping and playing, which seriously affect their physical and mental health. In short, the close of school influences learning and develops bad habits, so how should we avoid these problems? Local education departments have also issued a notice, that is, to organize online teaching and create a network platform（平台）, where necessary courses will be shown every day, and online teaching will be given by excellent teachers of the subject, and students can learn at home through computer or mobile network. It should be said that such a method is very good. It can not only keep students indoors and not worry about the infection（感染) of the disease, but also make them study at home, improve their learning ability, and truly achieve “no suspension of classes”. Both the platform itself and the recorded lesson resources are more useful, and are welcomed by parents andteachers. Of course, except for learning at home, it is also necessary to teach children about health knowledge, especially how to keep away from touching virus and other knowledge popularization; at the same time, it is also necessary for children to do some physical exercises or some games, which is good for physical health at home.1. Parents worried about putting off the start time of school because _______.A. children may be infected by virusB. they don’t like the idea of online learningC. children’s study may be affectedD. parents have no time to look after children2. Except for learning at home, what is also necessary according tothe writer?A. To keep playing online games.B. To keep touching different people.C. To do some physical exercises outside.D. To teach children about health knowledge.3. The underlined word “suspension”in Paragraph 4 probably means_______ .A. planB. stopC. growthD. change4. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. Students would rather go to school.B. The date of going to school is decided.C. Online teaching will help students study.D. Parents believe children can teach themselves.5. What’s the best title for this passage?A. A Special Way to Learn at HomeB. A New War with a New ChanceC. A Way to Keep Mentally HealthyD. A Method to Make Parents Worried答案1. C 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A。
2020年中考英语时文阅读理解、选词填空训练
2020年中考英语时文阅读理解、选词填空训练一、阅读理解AFacts about the novelcoronavirusHere are some facts you need to know about the the new coronavirus.1.Smoking can’t kill the new coronavirusSmoking may reduce the body’s resistance(抵抗力)and make it easier for people to be infected(感染).2.VitaminC can’t prevent infectionVC is usually used as anauxiliary (辅助的) treatment. It can’t prevent or kill coronaviruses. Taking too much VC is bad for your health.3.Antibiotics can’t treat the new coronavirusAntibiotics do not kill viruses, only bacteria (细菌). The new coronavirus is a virus, so antibiotics should not be used to prevent or treat it.4.Taking a hot bath can’t kill the virusAlthough the new coronavirus is vulnerable (脆弱的) to heat, it can only be weakened after exposure (暴露) to a 56℃ temperature for over 30 minutes.5.Sun exposure can’t kill the virusThe temperature of sunlight can’t reach 56℃, so the sunlight can’t kill the virus. If you want to get some sun, please wear a mask.阅读短文，根据问题选择最佳选项。
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2020年中考英语最热话题时文阅读训练（原创，有答案）一、完形填空It’s sad to learn that a whale has died in the ocean. However, that’s not the end for the whale. It has a lot to give to 1______ sea animals after death.When a whale dies, it 2______ sinks (下沉) to the bottom of the ocean floor. There, the whale carcass (尸体) 3______ food and nutrients (营养) to deep-sea animals, which are often starved (饥饿的) for food. The remains can last for decades and create a complex (复杂的) ecosystem 4______ a whale fall –an “oasis (绿洲)” of life in the deep sea.Chinese scientists found a whale fall for the first time in the South China Sea during a deep-sea expedition (考察) carried out by oceanic research vessel (舰) Tansuo-1, which finished its expedition 5_____ April 2. Tansuo-1 6_____ the manned submersible (潜水器) Shenhai Yongshi, which is able to dive to a depth of 4,500 meters.The whale fall ecosystem can exist in the deep ocean because great pressure and cold temperatures there prevent the body from decomposing (分解) too quickly. But the depth also makes it hard for scientists to discover them. There are 7_____ than 50 known whale falls in the world.The whale fall in the South China Sea is about three 8_____ long. Scientists have found several species (物种) of shrimp (虾) and fish near the whale fall. Some fish have started 9______ the whale’s tail. The whale fall might be quite recent and needs long-term observation (观察), according to Xie Wei, a scientist 10_____ took part in the expedition.By studying the whale fall, scientists can better understand how marine (海洋的) ecosystems support life and how to protect biodiversity (生物多样性) resources in the deep sea.( )1.A.other B. others C. the other D. another( )2.A.slowly B. quickly C. hardly D. daily( )3.A.gives B. offers C. provides D. sells( )4.A.call B. calls C. calling D. called( )5.A.on B. in C. at D. during( )6.A.brought B. carried C. took D. fetched( )7.A.little B. less C. more D. many( )8.A.metre B. kilometre C. centimetre D. decimeter( )9.A.eating B. to eat C. ate D. eaten( )10.A.who B. which C. whose D. whatKeys: 1-5 ABCDA 6-10 BBABA二、选词填空Awith students start they cook end show person many we Divided into two groups, the students were busy in a kitchen at the High Point Community Center in Seattle, US. Instructor (指导员）Asia Faircloth taught one group how to cook vermicelli (意式细面) bowls with chicken. The other group joined instructor Jacob Alhadeff to practice new chopping skills 1_____ chef knives.The center’s four-week 2______ course was centered on cooking and food justice. To teach 3______ people about the importance of having nutritious food, the city recruited (招募) 4______ from low-income families through social media.u Each student received 100 dollars (700 yuan) at the 5_______ of the course.“Low-income people of color are more likely to feel the effects of food injustice (不公),” Alhadeff said. “So providing cooking instruction and putting money back in the pockets of 6______ community members seemed like a no-brainer (容易做的决定).”Alhadeff and Faircloth 7______ the course not only to teach kids how to cook, but also to encourage them to think more deeply about the economics behind food. They 8______ how to connect the dots between personal choices and the economic cost of obesity (肥胖), climate change and global food supplies.Tahir Adams and Najah Goodrich, two juniors at Seattle Lutheran High School, joined the classes. They talked about how farmers have a hard time putting food on 9_______ own kitchen tables while growing fresh produce for the rest of the country. They were proud of the new skills and recipes (菜谱) they learned.“We started with more 10______ things, then looked at the bigger, global view ... like, how climate change is related to food,” Adams said. “It can be really bad when droughts (干旱) turn places into actual deserts and droughts cause civil unrest.”Keys: 1.with 2.cooking 3.more 4.students 5.end6.our7.started8.were shown9.their 10.personalBirthdays between me and my friends are a big thing. We often buy gifts, make birthday cakes and hold parties. They are always a fun time for me and my friends. For the past few 1_____, I’ve been enjoying 2______ time with my family and close friends. On my last birthday, my grandma, 3______ lives 3,000 miles away, sent me presents. I opened her presents and 4______ a video chat with her so we could enjoy opening the presents at the same time.That morning, my mom made 5_____ a delicious breakfast of banana blueberry pancakes. And we all went to a restaurant for a delicious pasta dinner. The waiter brought a cake with candles 6_____ our table. Everyone sang Happy Birthday to me, and right afterwards (随后), my parents surprised me with concert tickets.7______ my 15th birthday special, my friend Justine invited me to her house for a sleepover (睡衣派对) 8______ prepared a scavenger hunt game (寻宝游戏). There were interesting clues (线索), and each one led to a gift. Justine got me a scented candle (香薰), a cool new book and a pair of pretty earrings.Being 15 is special. I have to be grown-up, but I can still act like a kid. I start to care 9______ about people and the world. Right now, I miss hugs from my friends, teachers and classmates. I hope this situation will end soon so 10______ can go back to normal again.Keys: 1.years 2.spending 3.who 4.did 6.to7.To make8.and9.more 10.everything三、任务型阅读Aldo Cicchini, an Italian violinist, is playing the Chinese song Butterfly Lovers from his balcony (阳台). “My gift for you from Milan,” Aldo said on Sina Weibo to his Chinese audience. The video has received more than 3 million views.Aldo is the premier (首席) violinist of the RAI National Symphony Orchestra in Italy. While being isolated (隔离) at home due to COVID-19, Aldo started to play the violin on his balcony. His playing has impressed not only people in his neighborhood, but also internet users around the world.“In times like this, we need more music than ever because it helps people stay together and cures (治愈) our souls,” Aldo said.When his neighbor Jing told him that his music was quite popular in China, Aldo decided to open an account on Sina Weibo to have closer contact with Chinese listeners. “I asked Jing to introduce me to the songs Chinese people love most. Whenshe sent me Butterfly Lovers, (A)我爱上了这首歌和它的故事。