2020年中考英语时事热点话题阅读训练(原创,有答案)
2020年中考英语阅读理解专题练习《热点话题》(含答案)
2020年中考英语阅读理解专题练习《热点话题》新科技Passage1(2019台州)Brooke wanted a doll house and some sugar cookies. So the 6yearold asked Alexa to get them. Alexa wasn't her mom or babysitter. It was a voiceactivated home assistant powered by AI(人工智能). And it made Brooke's wishes come true. A few days later, much to her parents' surprise, a $170 dollhouse and four pounds of cookies showed up. They ate the cookies and gave away the dollhouse to a local hospital. And that's not the end of the story. When a news reporter told the story of what happened on TV, Alexa devices(设备)in many listeners' homes woke up and tried to order dollhouses!Alexa isn't the only AI willing to serve you. Apple Homepod has Siri, Google Home has its Assistant, and the upcoming Galaxy Home device will have Bixby. People who have these devices use them mainly for listening to music, checking the weather, and setting timers. According to a report from The Information, nowadays voice shopping is rare. But many scientists predict a boom(增长) in voice shopping in the near future. Is that a good thing________. You can shout out an order as soon as you think of it, even if you are cooking, cleaning, o r driving. In addition, people with disabilities who are unable to use a keyboard or mouse can shop without any help.But voice shopping has its disadvantages. Unwanted dollhouses aren't the biggest problem. It's usually very easy to cancel an order or return products. The thing t hat worries some people is that these assistants are always listening. They have to be able to respond when you want them. So they listen for “Alexa” or “OK Google” or another order. When they hear it, they start recording the conversation. Some have worried about what happens to these recordings. Should companies be allowed to use them to learn about people's shopping habits And what if someone hacks(入侵) the device The CIA found a way to hack smart TVs to turn them into spies that listen all the time. Others could do the same with any smart device.What do you think Are you ready to start voice shopping( )1. From the passage, we know that Alexa ________．A. can look after the babyB. can cook delicious foodC. is a toy doll sold onlineD. is one kind of AI device( )2. The underlined word “rare” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________．A. unusualB. expensiveC. harmfulD. impossible( )3. Which of the following is the best to fill in the “________” in Paragraph 3A. Convenience is the main advantage of voice shoppingB. The cost of voice shopping is lower than other waysC. The popularity of voice shopping is increasingD. The technology of voice shopping needs improving( )4. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us that ________ when people try voice shopping.A. AI sometimes forgets people's ordersB. personal information might be hackedC. it's difficult to cancel or return productsD. the needs for products can't be satisfiedPassage2(2019宿迁)Technology is developing fast and it has become an important part of our life. Then what willthe world be like in the future3D food will be both delicious and nutritious(有营养的). We can use 3D printers to print some basic materials. __①__ And we can go further. Scientists believe that we just need to turn on a printer in the kitchens and then we can enjoy our favourite food whenever we like.__②__ 5G network will allow many more people to get information. Big companies like China Mobile and China Unicom will start to offer 5G. It is said that 5G promises download speeds 10 to 20 times faster than 4G. For example, we can download a film within just 1 second. But with a 4G network, it takes a few minutes. There will be much bandwidth(带宽) and we can get unlimited(无限的) information.Underwater cities will provide more space. The earth is becoming more and more crowded. We may turn to underwater homes, which will be built as low as 15 kilometers below the sea. And the different temperatures at the different depths(深度) of the sea can be used to provide power for the homes.__③__ For us common people on the earth, the dream of travelling around space will come true. In the coming years, spacecraft will be as popular as buses, trains and planes. We can leave our home and enter space to take an adventure(冒险). And even we will get used to living there.A robot will be a part of life. Robots can do many of the same things as we humans do like driving cars. But they will be used in other areas as well. They will be able to think. They can tell the difference between right and wrong. They can feel sadness or joy. When we are lonely, they can have a talk with us like real friends.__④__ In a word, just as Jules Verne said, “Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.”( )1. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the future world is TRUEA. 3D food will be easy to make but won't taste good.B. With 5G, users will get only a little information.C. Underwater cities will provide more living space.D. A robot will do everything for us human beings.( )2. Where can the sentence “Space tour will be a piece of cake.” be putA. ①B. ②C. ③D. ④( )3. What can we infer(推断) from the passageA. People will live a hard life in the futureB. Technology will make our future better.C. People will have no real friends in the future.D. Technology will make no difference to our future.( )4. Where does the passage probably come fromA. A storybook.B. A film poster.C. A travel guide.D. A science magazine.Passage3(2019绍兴)To help Japanese companies better deal with the increasingnumber of foreigners visiting the country, Panasonic has createda megaphone(扩音器) which is able to smartly translate Japanese intoEnglish, Chinese and Korean.Panasonic named the product “Megahonyaku”. It is a term for the Japanese words for “megaphone” and “translate”， which actually makes a lot of sense becauseit's a megaphone that can translate Japanese into several other languages in real time. When a user speaks Japanese into the megaphone, it recognizes(辨认) and translates what is being said immediately, and outputs the words in English, Chinese or Korean.It sounds amazing, and seeing it in action is wonderful, but Megahonyaku is not good enough. It cannot translate everything you say, as it only stores 300 common expressions, like “The train has been put off” or “Watch your step”. However, the Japanese company behind Megahonyaku promises to add new expressions regularly, which users can get on the Internet.The machine was designed to be used in places like transport stations, airports and places of interest, where quick and exact announcements are needed most. Around 30 Japanese organizations, including the police and guides, have been trying out Megahonyaku for about one year, but Panasonic says it will come onto the market on December 20th. Instead of selling these speech translators, Panasonic plans on renting(出租) them out for less than $183 a month on a threeyear agreement, and offering users future improvements and necessary services.Panasonic has also said that it may add support for other languages, like Russian, depending on customers' needs. Megahonyaku also includes a touch screen that allows users to choose the language they need their speech translated into.( )1. Panasonic has produced Megahonyaku so that ________.A. guides can translate Chinese into Japanese fasterB. Japanese companies can receive foreigners betterC. foreigners can talk with the Japanese freelyD. the Japanese can learn other languages easily( )2. The third paragraph is mainly about the ________ of Megahonyaku.A. inventionB. importanceC. disadvantageD. history( )3. It can be learnt from Paragraph 4 that Megahonyaku ________．A. may be popular with the policeB. is widely used in private homesC. will be sold on December 20thD. stores about 30 foreign languages( )4. According to the passage, Panasonic will ________ in the future.A. sell Megahon yaku to foreign visitorsB. bring down the price of MegahonyakuC. change the screen of MegahonyakuD. improve Megahonyaku regularlyPassage4(2019广安)Artificial intelligence(AI)(人工智能) is the ability of a computer program or a machine. The computer or the machine with AI can think and learn. It is also a field of study that tries to make computers “smart”. John McCarthy, a scientist, came up with(提出) the name “artificial intelligence” over 60 years ago. Many things such as learning and problem solving can be done by computers, though not in the same way as people do.An unusual goal of AI research is to create special computer programs. They can learn, solve problems, and think logically(逻辑地). At present, AI can successfully understand human speech, recognize(识别) human faces, operate selfdriving cars and compete in some game systems like playing Chess. However, some people consider(认为) AI a danger to humans if it develops too quickly.A famous British scientist also was not for this kind of technology.Math is the basic language of AI. If students are good at math, they will be more likely to become successful AI designers(设计者) in the future. We need not only bright students but also average(普通的) students. As for(对于) average students, if they get enough math skills, they can also become successful AI designers. Besides, a good knowledge of computer science is also necessary for AI designing.Scientists hope to create creative(有创造力的) and emotional(有情感的) AI. The AI can possibly understand human feelings or create art. Many ways and tools have been tried to discover this wide and exciting field.( )1. From Paragraph 1, we know that ________．A. all problems can be solved by computersB. machines with AI can think and learnC. AI has been around for only 60 yearsD. AI works in the same way as people( ) to the passage, what can't AI do at presentA. Understand human speech.B. Operate selfdriving cars.C. Compete in some game systems.D. Understand human feelings.( )3. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to(指的是)________．A. chessB. a scientistC. the dangerD. AI( )4. According to the passage, if students want to become successful AI designers, they should learn ________ well.A. math and artB. art and technologyC. math and computer scienceD. art and computer science( )5. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us the scientists' ________ about AI.A. wishesB. worriesC. feelingsD. discoveriesPassage5(2019舟山)Fresh green grass. Hundreds of colorful wild flowers. Water running into little pools. Birds making their homes in boxes. The 9，500squaremetre Augustenborg Botanical Garden may look just like any other wellorganized park but there's a difference. It lies on the roofs(屋顶) of industrial and office buildings in the city of Malmö in Sweden.Green roofs are not a new invention. And now they are getting popular again. The common roofs of a modern city have endless black surfaces with no life or water. Perhaps that's why a garden on a roof becomes such a perfect choice for more and more people.Green roofs are not just pretty. They also help to moderate the city temperature. The high temperatures on common roofs in the summer can make top floor flats uncomfortably hot. What is more, they play a part in making the cities hotter than the countryside around them, causing the “urban heatisland effect”. On a green roof, however, with its plants and water, temperatures change only a little, as they do in a park. This can greatly cut the costs of heating and cooling in the building below.Also, a green roof takes in rain water, and protects the city drainage(排水) system. ________ And small animals and birds can make their homes on it. Thanks to this, the city may become partof nature, rather than something completely separate from it.While the cost of building such a roof can still be higher, it can be cheaper in the long term as a result of energy savings. And wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to walk out into a garden high above the city's noise and traffic, whether you're at school or in an office or just at home in a tenfloor block( )1. With the example of Augustenborg Botanical Garden, the writer wants to explain ________．A. how wildlife is protectedB. what a green roof is likeC. how to organize a good parkD. what to do with a spare roof( )2. The underlined word “moderate” in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to “________”．A. raiseB. checkC. recordD. control( )3. Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4A. A green roof is alive.B. A green roof stops pollution.C. A common roof is noisy.D. A common roof increases the cost.( )4. The purpose of the passage is to______．A. discover the problems with green roofsB. introduce the change of green roofsC. show the amazing beauty of green roofsD. describe the advantages of green roofsPassage6(2019烟台)In 1987, a small company named Huawei was started in Shenzhen. After more than 30 years of development, the company has now beaten Apple and become the world's secondlargest maker of smartphones behind Korea's Samsung. It has also become the world's largest supplier(供应商)of 5G.But recently, Huawei faced some difficulties. The U．S. government ordered a ban(禁令)on its sales in America. American officials said Huawei gave information that it collected to the Chinese government. At the same time, the U．S. government planned to stop selling parts and services to Huawei, which was believed that Huawei's business would be hurt.“We have never received such a request from Chinese government and we have never tried to get into other system to collect information.” Ren Zhengfei, Huawei's founder and president said.“The ban from the U．S. would have little effect on our company. Huawei has enough ability to deal with the problems.” Ren added.In an interview several years ago, Ren Zhengfei said, “I started Huawei with only ￡4，000 at the beginning, but now it has become a $100 billion company.The__experience__was__not__as__romantic__(浪漫的)as__you__imagine.”Facing the ban of the U．S., Huawei is growing. Huawei's smartphone sales around the world rose 50 percent compared to a year earlier in the first three months of 2019. At the same time, sales from both Samsung and Apple fell. So far, Huawei has grown into the world's largest telecommunication equipment(电信设备)supplier, selling in 170 countries. It may beat Samsung as the largest smartphone maker in the near future.( )1. Which company is the largest smartphone supplier of 5G in the worldA. Apple.B. Samsung.C. Huawei.D. Nokia.( )2. Why did the U．S. order a ban on HuaweiA. Huawei's sales in America were growing faster than Apple.B. Huawei refused to supply services to the U．S. government.C. They didn't want Apple to sell parts and services to Huawei.D. They thought Huawei collected information for the Chinese government.( )3. From what Ren Zhengfei said, we can learn that Huawei________．A. is deeply affected by the banB. has got into the system of the U．S.C. can solve the problems they are facingD. is asked to supply information to China( )4. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means________．A. Huawei's developing experience was hardB. it is romantic to start a company with ￡4，000C. the romantic experience was a large amount of wealthD. people can understand Huawei's developing experience easily( )5. What does the writer want to tell in the last paragraphA. Huawei will grow slowly.B. Huawei is full of hope.C. Huawei's sales will be doubled.D. Huawei is the largest smartphone maker.Passage7(2019常州)There is good news for students of vocational(职业的) colleges in China: the government has announced plans to develop modern vocational education.Premier Li Keqiang said the government should speed up the development of modern vocational education to meet the need for skilled workers and technicians(技术人员) in the job market. High school graduates and workers with no special training are encouraged to study in higher vocational colleges. Li said that the number of the new students in higher vocational colleges in China should go up by 1 million this year. This is the first time the central government has a clear plan.This comes after the news of the large shortfall(不足) in highly skilled technicians, although China has millions of technical workers. China is expected to face a shortfall of 3 million skilled workers who can operate the newest machines by 2020. The shortfall will grow to million by 2025. Also, vocational education is unsatisfactory(不令人满意的), although there are many vocational colleges in China. In some vocational colleges, the education methods and courses cannot meet the need of upgrading(升级) manufacturing(制造业). As can be seen from the job market, some companies still can't find highly skilled technicians even with high pay.To deal with the problem, some vocational colleges have worked with companies to teach students. They have hired skilled technicians from companies as teachers. With the rising of the skilled workers' social position and pay, it is believed the vocational education system in China will start to play a bigger role in the development of China.( )1. What's the main purpose of the development of modern vocational education in ChinaA. To train more highly skilled technicians for the job market.B. To help vocational college graduates get higher pay from their work.C. To ask more people to live on themselves with technical skills.D. To encourage more companies to upgrade manufacturing.( )2. What is one of the problems of Chinese vocational education according to the passageA. Higher vocational college teachers are not well paid and valued.B. There are only a small number of higher vocational colleges in China.C. The education methods and courses in vocational colleges are unsatisfactory.D. Some of the vocational college teachers are skilled technicians from companies. ( )3. The writer believes China's future vocational education is________．A. hopefulB. doubtfulC. unsatisfactoryD. worryingPassage8(2019安顺)Millions of American soybean(大豆)farmers in 2019 are losing money because China is not buying their crops any more. But garlic(大蒜)growers in California are making more money.For many years, sales of garlic in California had been little because of the much cheaper garlic from China. This year, however, California garlic sales are rising because American government increases tariffs(关税)on Chinese products.Christopher, a garlic grower in California, is manager of his company and he said, “In a perfect world, we would love to see the tariffs on China.”Tariffs on Chinese garlic rose from 10% to 25% on May 9, 2019, and the reason is that U．S President Donald Trump increased tariffs on Chinese products worth of $200 billion. Since then, Chinese buyers have almost stopped buying soybeans from the United States and American soybean farmers are now getting worried.Not everyone likes the garlic tariffs in the U．S. Last July Christopher expressed his support on Trump's policy(政策). However, officials from McCormick and Company Inc. didn't agree with the policy. McCormick's CEO, Lawrence told Reuters(路透社)that without Chinese garlic America can't go. Actually, the trade war(贸易战)between China and America is a sign of American hegemony(霸权), and it will destroy American economy and U．S government will lose its trust from other countries in the world.( )1. From the passage we infer(推理)that ________．A. America is buying garlic from China as much as beforeB. American soybean farmers make money as much as beforeC. China is still buying crops from America as much as beforeD. Garlic growers in California are making more money than before( )2. Why is less Chinese garlic bought by America this yearA. Because enough garlic is grown in California.B. Because American government has increased tax(税收)on Chinese garlic.C. Because China is not buying soybeans from America.D. Because companies support American government.( )3. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer toA. ChinaB. the tradeC. American hegemonyD. a sign( )4. How much tariff did American government increase on Chinese garlic on May 9, 2019A. 15%B. 25%C. 10%D. 35%( )5. According to the passage, who disagrees with the American policy of having tariffs on Chinese productsA. ChristopherB. Donald TrumpC. California garlic growersD. LawrencePassage9(2019福建)All over the world, thousands of animals are used for wildlife tourism. People travel to watch monkey shows, hug baby tigers and swim with dolphins. It might look like fun, but there are reports that animals are hurt now and again. The World Animal Protection(WAP) says that up to 550，000 wild animals are exposed(暴露) to ill treatment around the world; in Cambodia, for example, it's been reported that elephants have died after carrying tourists for long in hot weather. This is getting attention—over 100 travel companies have promised that they will no longer open up such__places. However, some people argue that animal tourism isn't always as bad as it seems. So what do you thinkGroup Yes●Animals weren't put on this planet for enjoyment. They should be free to liveas they choose.●The way animals are treated is often cruel and causes much pain. Even if treatedwell, they cannot act in the same way as they would in the wild.●We don't need wildlife tourism. We can see animals close up in their natural homein TV programs. There's no need to disturb(打扰) them in real life.Group No●It is enjoyable and educational for people to communicate with the wonderfulanimals. The more people know about them, the more they want to protect them.●Wildlife tourism brings money to poor areas and may be the only way for some peopleto make a living.●Not all animals are treated badly. Some endangered animals are under the protectionof programs that look after rare species (稀有物种).( )1. How many wild animals are facing bad treatment according to WAPA. More than 100.B. Hundreds.C. Thousands.D. About 550，000.( )2. The underlined words “such places” refer to(指) the places for________．A. foreign travelersB. sick elephantsC. wildlife protectionD. animal tourism( )3. What opinion do the two groups have in commonA. Animals can live wherever they like.B. Wildlife should be protected.C. Animal tourism supports poor people.D. Wildlife is well looked after.( )4. “Group Yes” suggests that people should not disturb animals ________．A. in CambodiaB. in travel companiesC. in real lifeD. in poor areas( )5. What is the text mainly aboutA. Ways of protecting rare species.B. Different opinions on wildlife tourism.C. How to bring tourists enjoyment.D. Whether to collect information on wildlife.Passage10(2019河南)Thousands of years ago, Britain was covered by thick forests, home to many animals which no longer live in the United Kingdom. There were wolves and bears, many different kinds of deer and large wild cows. There were less than four million people. They lived in small villages protected by wooden walls from the animals outside.All this has changed, of course. Now the population of the United Kingdom has increased to sixtyfive million. Threequarters of Britain is covered with fields, towns or cities. Although 25 percent of land is countryside, new methods of farming mean that there are fewer birds and small animals living in fields than ever before. The United Kingdom is one of the few countries in the world that don't have a large wild animal that eats meat. In Scotland there are only 400 wildcats, but these are much smaller than wolves.Some people would like to change things, however! Some organizations and writers say that Britain needs to become more natural again. They suggest that trees and plants that grew in the UK before towns and cities were built should be allowed to grow again. They even say that large wild animals which have not lived in the UK should be helped to return and live wild. They call this “rewilding”．Not everyone agrees. In the last twenty years, over onemillion trees which at first grew in Scotland have been plantedand there are plans for more—but wild animals Some people askif wolves will attack sheep or even humans. They are also angrythat rewilding might mean an end to walking in the hills which so many people enjoy. So far there are no wolves or bears in Britain's forests—but soon there might be!( )1. What was the population of the UK thousands of years agoA. About 25 million.B. Over 65 million.C. More than 61 million.D. Not more than four million.( )2. Why are there fewer birds and small animals in fields in the UKA. Because more trees have been planted.B. Because there are more large wild animals.C. Because pollution is much worse than before.D. Because people use new methods of farming.( )3. Which paragraph gives opinions from “rewilding” supportersA. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3.D. Paragraph 4.( )4. What are some people againstA. Living closer to nature.B. Planting more and more trees.C. Helping large wild animals return.D. Building more villages and towns.( )5. What's the best title for the textA. Making Britain wild againB. A trip to wild BritainC. An introduction to BritainD. Protecting the environmentPassage11(2019广州)Comments：Should Museum Entry Be FreeWith International Museum Day coming up, today we are asking readers: Should museums be free or should people have to pay for a ticket Let us know ‘your view’．Museums are not only there for enjoyment; they are education. This is why they must be free. While museums need a huge amount of money to operate, let the wealthy pay for it. The idea of a person or child interested in art not being able to view it because of cost is wrong. Krista Chen (US)Age 15Free entry does not attract people or encourage them to appreciate art. Generally people respect things that are difficult or costly to get Museums should require regular visitors to pay a fee, but provide free tickets as prizes for highachieving students who can appreciate them more.Fred Smith (New Zealand)Age 14Museums teach people about their past. This is part of our shared culture that should be available to everyone, rich or poor. People should never be asked to pay an entrance fee.Rob Sanchez (Australia)Age 17There are no simple answers. Low ticket prices could help museums stay open. But companies and businessmen should also provide museums with more money and other support. They have a social responsibility too. Amber White (UK)Age 16I think museums and art galleries should all be free to the public.I do, however, think twice a year the museums should organize money-raising events to help pay for the cost of staying open.Li Mishao (China)Age 15( )1. How many readers support the idea of free museumsA. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.( ) suggests museums should regularly hold special events to collect moneyA. Krista Chen.B. Fred Smith.C. Rob Sanchez.D. Li Mishao.( )3. Why does Fred Smith believe that free tickets should be given to highachieving studentsA. Students will then study harder.B. Museums will attract more visitors.C. Museums can make themselves more famous.D. These students can better appreciate museums.( )4. Which of the following does Amber White agree withA. Businesses should offer museums more help.B. People should only pay what they can afford.C. Free entry doesn't encourage visitors to museums.。
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年中考英语必读时事热点(原卷版)
2020年中考英语必读时事热点1文章导读一、阅读理解这是一篇科普类型说明文，对新型冠状病毒的是什么及来源进行说明和探究。
二、完形填空人物传记钟南山介绍三、阅读理解“山川异域,风月同天”日本援助物资现暖心古诗四、阅读填空如何防止新型冠状病毒传染五、阅读理解2020年2月26日意大利议员戴口罩引起热议，本文对中西文化对戴口罩的看法。
六、书面表达保护野生动物一、阅读理解Since December, there have been tens of thousands of COVID-19 cases both in and out of China, caused by a previously unknown virus: novel coronavirus (新冠病毒).It’s not the first time for viruses to make headlines. Viruses have brought big trouble to humans, with their potential to cause widespread disease and death.What are they? Viruses are considered to be non-living organisms (有机物). They can infect animals and plants, making them sick. They contain genetic materials like DNA and are protected by a coating of protein.Unlike bacteria (细菌), viruses can’t reproduce on their own. Instead, they invaded the cells of living organisms to reproduce, spread and take over. But the basic question is: where did viruses first come from?Until now, no clear explanation for their origin exists. “Tracing the origins of viruses is difficult,” Ed Rybicki, a virologist at the university of Cape Town in South Africa, told Scientific American, “because viruses don’t leave fossils (化石) and because of the tricks they use to make copies of themselves withi n the cells they’ve invaded.”Understanding the origins of viruses means fully understanding the history of their hosts—not only humans, but also bacteria, plants and other animals, which is a complicated task, says Nature.However, there are three main theories to explain the origin of viruses. First, viruses started as independent organisms, and then became parasites (寄生者). Second, viruses evolved (进化) from pieces of DNA or RNA that“escaped” from larger organisms. The third one is that viruses co-evolved with their host cells, which means they existed alongside these cells.For the time being, these are only theories. The technology and proofs we have today cannot be used to test these theories and discover the most plausible explanation. Continuing studies may provide us with clearer answers. Or future studies may find that the answer is even more mysterious than it now appears.1. What can we learn about viruses from the passage?A. They only infect animals and plants.B. They reproduce by finding a host cell.C. They are really small living organisms.D. They are more dangerous than bacteria.2. The underlined word “plausible” in the last paragraph probably means “______”.A. creativeB. effectiveC. reasonableD. unbelievable3. What can we learn from the passage?A. The author is confident about further virus studies.B. Viruses will become more like bacteria as they evolve.C. Viruses live longer in human host cells than in animals.D. It may take a long time to discover the origin of viruses.4. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Where Do Viruses Come from?B. Why Is COVID-19 a Terrible Virus?C. How to Stop the Viruses from Spreading?D. What Are the Differences Between Viruses and Bacteria?二、完形填空As the saying goes, “A hero is known in the time of misfortune（不幸）”.Zhong Nanshan is a hero like this. He is a doctor in Guangdong, who 1many people’s lives in 2003.In 2003, SARS 2 in Guangdong. Later, it spread across China and otherparts of the world. Patients coughed a lot and got fevers. Hundreds of 3even died from the disease.Even many doctors and nurses got SARS when they treated patients. So everyone was afraid of it.But Zhong was 4 enough to fight the disease. Zhong spent days and nights to find the cause of the___5___. And with his way of treating, many patients began to get better. Zhong finally won people’s trust.In early 2020, a disease called Novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎) hit Wuhan. It spread 6 around tens of thousands of Chinese people were infected (感染). Zhong, 84, led his team to Wuhan to fight the illness. Zhong’s team took many measures to __7_____ the patients with Novel coronavirus pneumonia. He advised people to wear masks, 8 hands frequently (频繁地), stay at home and not to go to crowed places.Zhong likes sports very much. 9 he was 67, he could still play basketball. Now at the age of 84, Zhong still treats patients in the hospital and 10 y oung doctors. “I am just a doctor.” Zhong says. But we think he is a hero and a fighter.1. A. helped B. saved C. liked D. influenced2. A. took out B. found out C. gave out D. broke out3. A. patients B. adults C. animals D. birds4. A. kind B. poor C. brave D. silent5. A. patient B. flood C. disease D. pollution6. A. quickly B. slowly C. safely D. luckily7. A. protect B. cure C. warn D. harm8. A. weigh B. pollute C. shake D. wash9. A. When B. Although C. Unless D. Because10. A. thinks B. trusts C. teaches D. asks三、阅读理解阅读下文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
2020年中考英语时政热点阅读理解预测题一
2020年中考英语时政热点阅读理解预测题一一、“胖五”发射成功！中国航天迎来新突破。
二、新中国成立70周年：历经风雨，创造奇迹。
三、人物传记——冲在抗役第一线，风趣直率的医生张文宏四、2019-2020年上海垃圾分类初战告捷，其他城市准备好了吗？五、比病毒更可怕的是偏见。
六、新冠疫情之下，东京奥运会推迟举办。
七、介绍祖国70周年取得的一些成就。
八、2019年12月25号建成的北京大兴国际机场，国家发展新动力源。
九、2020年1月27号因空难逝世的篮球巨星——科比。
十、战役，助学，停课不停学。
（1）“胖五”发射成功！中国航天迎来新突破。
The Long March 5 Y3 is China’s strongest rocket. XINHUAChina’s biggest and most powerful carrier (运载) rocket roared (轰鸣) into space on Dec 27, 2019.The Long March 5 kicked off its mission (任务) atthe Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan.The 57-meter-tall rocket, known as the LongMarch 5 Y3, is the tallest, strongest and mosttechnologically sophisticated (技术复杂的) rocketin China. Since it is much bigger than China’s otherLong March rockets, people call it “Fat 5”. Therocket is able to carry spacecraft (航天器) weighing up to 25 tons – roughly the weight of 16 midsize cars – into low-Earth orbit (近地轨道), China Daily reported. This payload capacity (有效载荷) is about 2.5 times greater than that of any other Chinese rocket.During the December launch, the Long March 5 successfully sent the Shijian 20 experimental satellite into orbit. At more than 8 tons, it is the heaviest and most advanced communications (通信) satellite built by China.T he launch also tested key technologies that will be used to take the Chang’e 5 probe (探测器) to the moon, according to the China National Space Administration.The success of the Long March 5 launch was hard-earned. The rocket’s first launch was carried out in November 2016 at the Wenchang center. A second mission took place in July 2017 at the same site, but failed to send a satellite into orbit. According to project leaders, in the two years since that failure, the rocket’s research team held more than 600 seminars (研讨会) and carried out at least 1,000 experiments and tests to improve the rocket.“Compared with the Long March 5 Y2 that was used in the failed second mission, the new one has about 200 technical improvements, including changes to the engine design,” Li Dong, the rocket’s chief designer (总设计师), said to China Daily.The future missions of the Long March 5 will include a trip to Mars, taking back moon samples (样本), and placing parts of a manned (载人的) space station into orbit.1. What do we know about the Long March 5?A. It was launched at the start of 2019.B. It was launched in Xichang.C. It is the tallest rocket in the world.D. It is the biggest Long March rocket.2. What is the payload capacity of other Chinese rockets?A. About 2.5 tons.B. About 10 tons.C. About 25 tons.D. About 63 tons.3. The Long March 5 was used to _____.A. improve satellite engineering technologiesB. send China’s heaviest satellite into orbitC. take the Chang’e 5 probe to the moonD. send a manned space station into orbit4.What the meaning of the underline word?A. 很难赚钱的B.来之不易的C.奋勇向前的D. 气馁的5. What is the last paragraph about?A. When the Long March 5 will stop working.B. How China’s space station will be built.C. What the Long March 5 will be used for in the future.D. What China’s space exploration will focus on in the future.【答案】中国最大的运载火箭发射成功，标志中国航天事业又一新的突破。
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年中考英语时事热点话题阅读训练(原创,有答案)
2020年中考英语时事热点话题阅读训练一、完形填空If you follow the latest news about COVID-19, you might be familiar with the acronym (缩写词) “WHO”, which is short for “World Health Organization”. As part of the United Nations (UN), it is supposed to protect international public health, such as by 1______ countries and regions (地区) to fight diseases.The WHO was established by the UN on April 7, 1948. World Health Day is celebrated 2_____ April 7. The organization’s headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland. It employs more than 7,000 people working in 150 country offices, 3_____ six regional offices.The organization is funded mainly by its 194 member states. Those who have 4______ economies pay more. The US is its greatest contributor (资助国) and China is the second-largest.On April 14, US President Donald Trump 5______ that he would end funding (提供资金) to the WHO. He said it “missed the call,” saying that it 6______ the dangers of COVID-19 months before taking any action. He added that WHO was too “China-centric”.In response (作为回应), UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the 7________ of the WHO during the COVID-19 pandemic. He pointed out that thousands of WHO staff are fighting the disease on the frontlines, Xinhua reported.In fact, the WHO leads the world in 8______ areas in fighting COVID-19. For example, it has sent 1.5 million test kits (试剂盒) to 120 countries, according to Tedro s Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO’s Director General. And under its organization, a group of experts is working on the development of vaccines (疫苗).Meanwhile, the WHO continues 9_____ attention to how widespread COVID-19 is and updates (更新) the numbers of patients. It provides advice for the public, like washing hands frequently and keeping social distancing.“Now is the time for unity, for the international community to work together… to stop this virus,” Guterres said.China, France and the African Union have voiced their support for the WHO. On April 12, the UK said it 10_____ ￡65 million (573 million yuan) to help the WHO fight COVID-19, Reuters reported.( )1.A.directing B. buying C. seeing D. fighting( )2.A.in B. on C. at D. by( )3.A.as good as B. as good C. as well as D. as well( )4.A.small B. smaller C. large D. larger( )5.A.annouce B. announces C. announced D. announcing( )6.A.knew about B. thought about C. wrote about D. spoke about ( )7.A.difficulty B. importance C. interest D. height( )8.A.every B. both C. all D. each( )9.A.pay B. paid C. to pay D. pays( )10.A.gave B. will give C. would give D. had given Keys: 1-5 ABCDC 6-10 ABCCC二、阅读理解It was a room full of boys. A girl, about 10 years old, was sitting in the center. She was the only girl among the boys. Her female cousins and friends had to stay home because they were not allowed to get an education.The girl, Shameem Akhtar, was born in a small village in Pakistan. In her tribe (部族), it was a tradition to keep girls inside their homes.Fortunately, Shame em’s uncle, a university graduate, wanted to give her a chance to see the world. He offered Shameem an opportunity to attend school.However, Shameem struggled to complete her schooling. To get permission for college, she went on a three-day hunger strike (抗议).?After graduating from college, Shameem gained a position in a non-profit organization (非营利性组织) aiming to help women in rural areas.?There, she saw a Pakistan that she didn’t know. Until then, she thought she had a difficult life. But there, she saw what women in other parts of Pakistan were experiencing. Some women had 11 children, but nothing to feed them. To get water, they would walk three hours every day to wells (水井).Shameem found that the position was more than just a job for her. She discovered her power. By setting an example, her experience could encourage more people to understand the importance of education and send their daughters to school.?Now, Shameem teaches in a rural school in her region. “The first day I walked into the school,” she said, “I saw all these little Shameems staring back at me with dreams in their eyes, the same dream of freedom which I had in my childhood.”Today, there is not a single girl in her village who doesn’t go to school.Comprehension testChoose the answer:( )1. How was Shameem able to attend school at 10?A. By dressing up like a boy.B. By following her tribe’s tradition.C. With the help of her uncle.D. By going on a hunger strike.( )2. After graduating from college, Shameem’s first job was _____.A. helping women in rural areasB. making money for her organizationC. teaching a Pakistani girlD. teaching in a rural school( )3. What power did Shameem find in herself?A. Helping women earn money to send back home.B. Making people realize the importance of educating girls.C. Encouraging more people to fight for education.D. Making people do more for rural schools.( )4. From the story, we can infer that ____.A. girls in Shameem’s village still don’t dream bigB. Pakistani women are striking for freedomC. all girls in Pakistan can attend school nowadaysD. Shameem has set a good example for Pakistani girlsKeys：1-4 CABDKeys: 1.were invented 2.from 3.received 4.her 5.years6.thating8.to do9.teacher 10.keep四、任务型阅读In East Africa, a dark cloud forms in the sky. But this is no rain cloud. (A)It is a living cloud made of billions of locusts (蝗虫). (B)它们正在穿越海洋，一路上什么都吃。
2020年中考英语阅读理解专题练习《热点话题》(含答案)
2020年中考英语阅读理解专题练习《热点话题》新科技Passage1(2019台州)Brooke wanted a doll house and some sugar cookies. So the 6yearold asked Alexa to get them. Alexa wasn't her mom or babysitter. It was a voiceactivated home assistant powered by AI(人工智能). And it made Brooke's wishes come true. A few days later, much to her parents' surprise, a $170 dollhouse and four pounds of cookies showed up. They ate the cookies and gave away the dollhouse to a local hospital. And that's not the end of the story. When a news reporter told the story of what happened on TV, Alexa devices(设备)in many listeners' homes woke up and tried to order dollhouses!Alexa isn't the only AI willing to serve you. Apple Homepod has Siri, Google Home has its Assistant, and the upcoming Galaxy Home device will have Bixby. People who have these devices use them mainly for listening to music, checking the weather, and setting timers. According to a report from The Information, nowadays voice shopping is rare. But many scientists predict a boom(增长) in voice shopping in the near future. Is that a good thing?________. You can shout out an order as soon as you think of it, even if you are cooking, cleaning, o r driving. In addition, people with disabilities who are unable to use a keyboard or mouse can shop without any help.But voice shopping has its disadvantages. Unwanted dollhouses aren't the biggest problem. It's usually very easy to cancel an order or return products. The thing t hat worries some people is that these assistants are always listening. They have to be able to respond when you want them. So they listen for “Alexa”or “OK Google”or another order. When they hear it, they start recording the conversation. Some have worried about what happens to these recordings. Should companies be allowed to use them to learn about people's shopping habits? And what if someone hacks(入侵) the device? The CIA found a way to hack smart TVs to turn them into spies that listen all the time. Others could do the same with any smart device.What do you think? Are you ready to start voice shopping?( )1. From the passage, we know that Alexa ________．A. can look after the babyB. can cook delicious foodC. is a toy doll sold onlineD. is one kind of AI device( )2. The underlined word “rare”in Paragraph 2 probably means ________．A. unusualB. expensiveC. harmfulD. impossible( )3. Which of the following is the best to fill in the “________”in Paragraph 3?A. Convenience is the main advantage of voice shoppingB. The cost of voice shopping is lower than other waysC. The popularity of voice shopping is increasingD. The technology of voice shopping needs improving( )4. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us that ________ when people try voice shopping.A. AI sometimes forgets people's ordersB. personal information might be hackedC. it's difficult to cancel or return productsD. the needs for products can't be satisfiedPassage2(2019宿迁)Technology is developing fast and it has become an important part of our life. Then what willthe world be like in the future?3D food will be both delicious and nutritious(有营养的). We can use 3D printers to print some basic materials. __①__ And we can go further. Scientists believe that we just need to turn on a printer in the kitchens and then we can enjoy our favourite food whenever we like.__②__ 5G network will allow many more people to get information. Big companies like China Mobile and China Unicom will start to offer 5G. It is said that 5G promises download speeds 10 to 20 times faster than 4G. For example, we can download a film within just 1 second. But with a 4G network, it takes a few minutes. There will be much bandwidth(带宽) and we can get unlimited(无限的) information.Underwater cities will provide more space. The earth is becoming more and more crowded. We may turn to underwater homes, which will be built as low as 15 kilometers below the sea. And the different temperatures at the different depths(深度) of the sea can be used to provide power for the homes.__③__ For us common people on the earth, the dream of travelling around space will come true. In the coming years, spacecraft will be as popular as buses, trains and planes. We can leave our home and enter space to take an adventure(冒险). And even we will get used to living there.A robot will be a part of life. Robots can do many of the same things as we humans do like driving cars. But they will be used in other areas as well. They will be able to think. They can tell the difference between right and wrong. They can feel sadness or joy. When we are lonely, they can have a talk with us like real friends.__④__ In a word, just as Jules Verne said, “Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.”( )1. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the future world is TRUE?A. 3D food will be easy to make but won't taste good.B. With 5G, users will get only a little information.C. Underwater cities will provide more living space.D. A robot will do everything for us human beings.( )2. Where can the sentence “Space tour will be a piece of cake.”be put?A. ①B. ②C. ③D. ④( )3. What can we infer(推断) from the passage?A. People will live a hard life in the futureB. Technology will make our future better.C. People will have no real friends in the future.D. Technology will make no difference to our future.( )4. Where does the passage probably come from?A. A storybook.B. A film poster.C. A travel guide.D. A science magazine.Passage3(2019绍兴)To help Japanese companies better deal with the increasingnumber of foreigners visiting the country, Panasonic has created amegaphone(扩音器) which is able to smartly translate Japanese intoEnglish, Chinese and Korean.Panasonic named the product “Megahonyaku”. It is a term forthe Japanese words for “megaphone”and “translate”，which actually makes a lot of sense because it's a megaphone that can translate Japanese into several other languages in real time. When a user speaks Japanese into the megaphone, it recognizes(辨认) and translates what is being said immediately, and outputs the words in English, Chinese or Korean.It sounds amazing, and seeing it in action is wonderful, but Megahonyaku is not good enough. It cannot translate everything you say, as it only stores 300 common expressions, like “The train has been put off”or “Watch your step”. However, the Japanese company behind Megahonyaku promises to add new expressions regularly, which users can get on the Internet.The machine was designed to be used in places like transport stations, airports and places of interest, where quick and exact announcements are needed most. Around 30 Japanese organizations, including the police and guides, have been trying out Megahonyaku for about one year, but Panasonic says it will come onto the market on December 20th. Instead of selling these speech translators, Panasonic plans on renting(出租) them out for less than $183 a month on a threeyear agreement, and offering users future improvements and necessary services.Panasonic has also said that it may add support for other languages, like Russian, depending on customers' needs. Megahonyaku also includes a touch screen that allows users to choose the language they need their speech translated into.( )1. Panasonic has produced Megahonyaku so that ________.A. guides can translate Chinese into Japanese fasterB. Japanese companies can receive foreigners betterC. foreigners can talk with the Japanese freelyD. the Japanese can learn other languages easily( )2. The third paragraph is mainly about the ________ of Megahonyaku.A. inventionB. importanceC. disadvantageD. history( )3. It can be learnt from Paragraph 4 that Megahonyaku ________．A. may be popular with the policeB. is widely used in private homesC. will be sold on December 20thD. stores about 30 foreign languages( )4. According to the passage, Panasonic will ________ in the future.A. sell Megahon yaku to foreign visitorsB. bring down the price of MegahonyakuC. change the screen of MegahonyakuD. improve Megahonyaku regularlyPassage4(2019广安)Artificial intelligence(AI)(人工智能) is the ability of a computer program or a machine. The computer or the machine with AI can think and learn. It is also a field of study that tries to make computers “smart”. John McCarthy, a scientist, came up with(提出) the name “artificial intelligence”over 60 years ago. Many things such as learning and problem solving can be done by computers, though not in the same way as people do.An unusual goal of AI research is to create special computer programs. They can learn, solve problems, and think logically(逻辑地). At present, AI can successfully understand human speech, recognize(识别) human faces, operate selfdriving cars and compete in some game systems like playing Chess. However, some people consider(认为) AI a danger to humans if it develops tooquickly. A famous British scientist also was not for this kind of technology.Math is the basic language of AI. If students are good at math, they will be more likely to become successful AI designers(设计者) in the future. We need not only bright students but also average(普通的) students. As for(对于) average students, if they get enough math skills, they can also become successful AI designers. Besides, a good knowledge of computer science is also necessary for AI designing.Scientists hope to create creative(有创造力的) and emotional(有情感的) AI. The AI can possibly understand human feelings or create art. Many ways and tools have been tried to discover this wide and exciting field.( )1. From Paragraph 1, we know that ________．A. all problems can be solved by computersB. machines with AI can think and learnC. AI has been around for only 60 yearsD. AI works in the same way as people( )2.According to the passage, what can't AI do at present?A. Understand human speech.B. Operate selfdriving cars.C. Compete in some game systems.D. Understand human feelings.( )3. The underlined word “it”in Paragraph 2 refers to(指的是)________．A. chessB. a scientistC. the dangerD. AI( )4. According to the passage, if students want to become successful AI designers, they should learn ________ well.A. math and artB. art and technologyC. math and computer scienceD. art and computer science( )5. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us the scientists' ________ about AI.A. wishesB. worriesC. feelingsD. discoveriesPassage5(2019舟山)Fresh green grass. Hundreds of colorful wild flowers. Water running into little pools. Birds making their homes in boxes. The 9，500squaremetre Augustenborg Botanical Garden may look just like any other wellorganized park but there's a difference. It lies on the roofs(屋顶) of industrial and office buildings in the city of Malmö in Sweden.Green roofs are not a new invention. And now they are getting popular again. The common roofs of a modern city have endless black surfaces with no life or water. Perhaps that's why a garden on a roof becomes such a perfect choice for more and more people.Green roofs are not just pretty. They also help to moderate the city temperature. The high temperatures on common roofs in the summer can make top floor flats uncomfortably hot. What is more, they play a part in making the cities hotter than the countryside around them, causing the “urban heatisland effect”. On a green roof, however, with its plants and water, temperatures change only a little, as they do in a park. This can greatly cut the costs of heating and cooling in the building below.Also, a green roof takes in rain water, and protects the city drainage(排水) system. ________And small animals and birds can make their homes on it. Thanks to this, the city may become part of nature, rather than something completely separate from it.While the cost of building such a roof can still be higher, it can be cheaper in the long term as a result of energy savings. And wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to walk out into a garden high above the city's noise and traffic, whether you're at school or in an office or just at home in a ten-floor block?( )1. With the example of Augustenborg Botanical Garden, the writer wants to explain ________．A. how wildlife is protectedB. what a green roof is likeC. how to organize a good parkD. what to do with a spare roof( )2. The underlined word “moderate”in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to “________”．A. raiseB. checkC. recordD. control( )3. Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4?A. A green roof is alive.B. A green roof stops pollution.C. A common roof is noisy.D. A common roof increases the cost.( )4. The purpose of the passage is to______．A. discover the problems with green roofsB. introduce the change of green roofsC. show the amazing beauty of green roofsD. describe the advantages of green roofsPassage6(2019烟台)In 1987, a small company named Huawei was started in Shenzhen. After more than 30 years of development, the company has now beaten Apple and become the world's secondlargest maker of smartphones behind Korea's Samsung. It has also become the world's largest supplier(供应商)of 5G.But recently, Huawei faced some difficulties. The U．S. government ordered a ban(禁令)on its sales in America. American officials said Huawei gave information that it collected to the Chinese government. At the same time, the U．S. government planned to stop selling parts and services to Huawei, which was believed that Huawei's business would be hurt.“We have never received such a request from Chinese government and we have never tried to get into other system to collect information.”Ren Zhengfei, Huawei's founder and president said.“The ban from the U．S. would have little effect on our company. Huawei has enough ability to deal with the problems.”Ren added.In an interview several years ago, Ren Zhengfei said, “I started Huawei with only ￡4，000 at the beginning, but now it has become a $100 billion company.The__experience__was__not__as__romantic__(浪漫的)as__you__imagine.”Facing the ban of the U．S., Huawei is growing. Huawei's smartphone sales around the world rose 50 percent compared to a year earlier in the first three months of 2019. At the same time, sales from both Samsung and Apple fell. So far, Huawei has grown into the world's largest telecommunication equipment(电信设备)supplier, selling in 170 countries. It may beat Samsung as the largest smartphone maker in the near future.( )1. Which company is the largest smartphone supplier of 5G in the world?A. Apple.B. Samsung.C. Huawei.D. Nokia.( )2. Why did the U．S. order a ban on Huawei?A. Huawei's sales in America were growing faster than Apple.B. Huawei refused to supply services to the U．S. government.C. They didn't want Apple to sell parts and services to Huawei.D. They thought Huawei collected information for the Chinese government.( )3. From what Ren Zhengfei said, we can learn that Huawei________．A. is deeply affected by the banB. has got into the system of the U．S.C. can solve the problems they are facingD. is asked to supply information to China( )4. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means________．A. Huawei's developing experience was hardB. it is romantic to start a company with ￡4，000C. the romantic experience was a large amount of wealthD. people can understand Huawei's developing experience easily( )5. What does the writer want to tell in the last paragraph?A. Huawei will grow slowly.B. Huawei is full of hope.C. Huawei's sales will be doubled.D. Huawei is the largest smartphone maker.Passage7(2019常州)There is good news for students of vocational(职业的) colleges in China: the government has announced plans to develop modern vocational education.Premier Li Keqiang said the government should speed up the development of modern vocational education to meet the need for skilled workers and technicians(技术人员) in the job market. High school graduates and workers with no special training are encouraged to study in higher vocational colleges. Li said that the number of the new students in higher vocational colleges in China should go up by 1 million this year. This is the first time the central government has a clear plan.This comes after the news of the large shortfall(不足) in highly skilled technicians, although China has millions of technical workers. China is expected to face a shortfall of 3 million skilled workers who can operate the newest machines by 2020. The shortfall will grow to 4.5 million by 2025. Also, vocational education is unsatisfactory(不令人满意的), although there are many vocational colleges in China. In some vocational colleges, the education methods and courses cannot meet the need of upgrading(升级) manufacturing(制造业). As can be seen from the job market, some companies still can't find highly skilled technicians even with high pay.To deal with the problem, some vocational colleges have worked with companies to teach students. They have hired skilled technicians from companies as teachers. With the rising of the skilled workers' social position and pay, it is believed the vocational education system in China will start to play a bigger role in the development of China.( )1. What's the main purpose of the development of modern vocational education in China?A. To train more highly skilled technicians for the job market.B. To help vocational college graduates get higher pay from their work.C. To ask more people to live on themselves with technical skills.D. To encourage more companies to upgrade manufacturing.( )2. What is one of the problems of Chinese vocational education according to the passage?A. Higher vocational college teachers are not well paid and valued.B. There are only a small number of higher vocational colleges in China.C. The education methods and courses in vocational colleges are unsatisfactory.D. Some of the vocational college teachers are skilled technicians from companies. ( )3. The writer believes China's future vocational education is________．A. hopefulB. doubtfulC. unsatisfactoryD. worryingPassage8(2019安顺)Millions of American soybean(大豆)farmers in 2019 are losing money because China is not buying their crops any more. But garlic(大蒜)growers in California are making more money.For many years, sales of garlic in California had been little because of the much cheaper garlic from China. This year, however, California garlic sales are rising because American government increases tariffs(关税)on Chinese products.Christopher, a garlic grower in California, is manager of his company and he said, “In a perfect world, we would love to see the tariffs on China.”Tariffs on Chinese garlic rose from 10% to 25% on May 9, 2019, and the reason is that U．S President Donald Trump increased tariffs on Chinese products worth of $200 billion. Since then, Chinese buyers have almost stopped buying soybeans from the United States and American soybean farmers are now getting worried.Not everyone likes the garlic tariffs in the U．S. Last July Christopher expressed his support on Trump's policy(政策). However, officials from McCormick and Company Inc. didn't agree with the policy. McCormick's CEO, Lawrence told Reuters(路透社)that without Chinese garlic America can't go. Actually, the trade war(贸易战)between China and America is a sign of American hegemony(霸权), and it will destroy American economy and U．S government will lose its trust from other countries in the world.( )1. From the passage we infer(推理)that ________．A. America is buying garlic from China as much as beforeB. American soybean farmers make money as much as beforeC. China is still buying crops from America as much as beforeD. Garlic growers in California are making more money than before( )2. Why is less Chinese garlic bought by America this year?A. Because enough garlic is grown in California.B. Because American government has increased tax(税收)on Chinese garlic.C. Because China is not buying soybeans from America.D. Because companies support American government.( )3. What does the underlined word “it”in the last paragraph refer to?A. ChinaB. the tradeC. American hegemonyD. a sign( )4. How much tariff did American government increase on Chinese garlic on May 9, 2019?A. 15%B. 25%C. 10%D. 35%( )5. According to the passage, who disagrees with the American policy of having tariffs on Chinese products?A. ChristopherB. Donald TrumpC. California garlic growersD. LawrencePassage9(2019福建)All over the world, thousands of animals are used for wildlife tourism. People travel to watch monkey shows, hug baby tigers and swim with dolphins. It might look like fun, but there are reports that animals are hurt now and again. The World Animal Protection(WAP) says that up to 550，000 wild animals are exposed(暴露) to ill treatment around the world; in Cambodia, for example, it's been reported that elephants have died after carrying tourists for long in hot weather. This is getting attention—over 100 travel companies have promised that they will no longer open up such__places. However, some people argue that animal tourism isn't always as bad as it seems. So what do you think?Group Yes●Animals weren't put on this planet for enjoyment. They should be free to live asthey choose.●The way animals are treated is often cruel and causes much pain. Even if treatedwell, they cannot act in the same way as they would in the wild.●We don't need wildlife tourism. We can see animals close up in their natural homein TV programs. There's no need to disturb(打扰) them in real life.Group No●It is enjoyable and educational for people to communicate with the wonderfulanimals. The more people know about them, the more they want to protect them.●Wildlife tourism brings money to poor areas and may be the only way for somepeople to make a living.●Not all animals are treated badly. Some endangered animals are under theprotection of programs that look after rare species (稀有物种).(A. More than 100.B. Hundreds.C. Thousands.D. About 550，000.( )2. The underlined words “such places”refer to(指) the places for________．A. foreign travelersB. sick elephantsC. wildlife protectionD. animal tourism( )3. What opinion do the two groups have in common?A. Animals can live wherever they like.B. Wildlife should be protected.C. Animal tourism supports poor people.D. Wildlife is well looked after.( )4. “Group Yes”suggests that people should not disturb animals ________．A. in CambodiaB. in travel companiesC. in real lifeD. in poor areas( )5. What is the text mainly about?A. Ways of protecting rare species.B. Different opinions on wildlife tourism.C. How to bring tourists enjoyment.D. Whether to collect information on wildlife.Passage10(2019河南)Thousands of years ago, Britain was covered by thick forests, home to many animals which no longer live in the United Kingdom. There were wolves and bears, many different kinds of deer and large wild cows. There were less than four million people. They lived in small villages protected by wooden walls from the animals outside.All this has changed, of course. Now the population of the United Kingdom has increased to sixtyfive million. Threequarters of Britain is covered with fields, towns or cities. Although 25 percent of land is countryside, new methods of farming mean that there are fewer birds and small animals living in fields than ever before. The United Kingdom is one of the few countries in the world that don't have a large wild animal that eats meat. In Scotland there are only 400 wildcats, but these are much smaller than wolves.Some people would like to change things, however! Some organizations and writers say that Britain needs to become more natural again. They suggest that trees and plants that grew in the UK before towns and cities were built should be allowed to grow again. They even say that large wild animals which have not lived in the UK should be helped to return and live wild. They call this “rewilding”．Not everyone agrees. In the last twenty years, over onemillion trees which at first grew in Scotland have been plantedand there are plans for more—but wild animals? Some peopleask if wolves will attack sheep or even humans. They are alsoangry that rewilding might mean an end to walking in the hills which so many people enjoy. So far there are no wolves or bears in Britain's forests—but soon there might be!( )1. What was the population of the UK thousands of years ago?A. About 25 million.B. Over 65 million.C. More than 61 million.D. Not more than four million.( )2. Why are there fewer birds and small animals in fields in the UK?A. Because more trees have been planted.B. Because there are more large wild animals.C. Because pollution is much worse than before.D. Because people use new methods of farming.( )3. Which paragraph gives opinions from “rewilding”supporters?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3.D. Paragraph 4.( )4. What are some people against?A. Living closer to nature.B. Planting more and more trees.C. Helping large wild animals return.D. Building more villages and towns.( )5. What's the best title for the text?A. Making Britain wild againB. A trip to wild BritainC. An introduction to BritainD. Protecting the environmentComments：Should Museum Entry Be Free?With International Museum Day coming up, today we are asking readers: Should museums be free or should people have to pay for a ticket? Let us know ‘your view’．Museums are not only there for enjoyment; they are education. This is why they must be free. While museums need a huge amount of money to operate, let the wealthy pay for it. The idea of a person or child interested in art not being able to view it because of cost is wrong.Krista Chen (US)Age 15Free entry does not attract people or encourage them to appreciate art. Generally people respect things that are difficult or costly to get Museums should require regular visitors to pay a fee, but provide free tickets as prizes for highachieving students who can appreciate them more.Fred Smith (New Zealand)Age 14Museums teach people about their past. This is part of our shared culture that should be available to everyone, rich or poor. People should never be asked to pay an entrance fee.Rob Sanchez (Australia)Age 17There are no simple answers. Low ticket prices could help museums stay open. But companies and businessmen should also provide museums with more money and other support. They have a social responsibility too.Amber White (UK)Age 16I think museums and art galleries should all be free to the public. I do, however, think twice a year the museums should organize moneyraising events to help pay for the cost of staying open.Li Mishao (China)Age 15(A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.( )2.Who suggests museums should regularly hold special events to collect money?A. Krista Chen.B. Fred Smith.C. Rob Sanchez.D. Li Mishao.( )3. Why does Fred Smith believe that free tickets should be given to highachieving students?A. Students will then study harder.B. Museums will attract more visitors.C. Museums can make themselves more famous.D. These students can better appreciate museums.。
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年中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情相关)(含答案)
2020年中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情相关)(含答案)-CAL-FENGHAI-(2020YEAR-YICAI)_JINGBIAN2020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 peoplein the room. In Singapore, people who don’t keep a distance of 1 meter in public areas may need to pay afine of up to $10,000 (50,000 yuan) or up to six monthsin prison (监狱).There are also some more creative rules. In Panama, for example, men and women must leave their homes ondifferent 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.P eople can stay at least 1.5 meters away from other people when in public.2.T he students are studying online instead of going to school.3.P eople 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 homeOn Monday.二、Choose the answer1.In Australia, only _____ people should be allowed in a 100-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 MondayA.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（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 wellas 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 knowledgeabout 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. T o 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. passedaway9、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 staypositive during this difficult time. T ake a look at some of the interesting things they doing in their spare time. Encourage people to danceMatthew Lee is a 16-year-old Chinese-American. Although he is now living in Los Angeles, US, the news about the outbreak in China still worried him. When he learned that most Chinese are unable to leave their houses, he decided to encourage them to work out at home by making a dance video with his friends. "My friend Jojo was excited about the opportunity to lift people's spirits and she said she would dance her heart out for a great purpose - the health and wellness of those quarantined (隔离)in China." Lee told China Daily. They danced to the song We Are The World. Lee said. “I believe that with sweat and smiles, together, we will make a better day."Write a rap song"I close my eyes and pray / hoping everything will be okay/ the one who can save you is not God/ but an ordinary man in flesh and blood."These are a few lines from a rap song written by Liu Yixin and Li Yusheng, who are Senior 3 students from a High School in Beijing. Titled An Empty City, thesong 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. Whilestuck 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.is the song An Empty City so popularA. 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 outA. 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 articleA. 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 aboutA. 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 DronesDoctors 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.。
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 by about 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 serious Keys: 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 to 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。
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 bag can be turned upside-down. You can hold the bottom end and easily throw wet garbage into a trash can.Shi came up with the idea after an unpleasant experience in which he got wet waste all over his pants while throwing it away. He found that many other people had the same problem. He became 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. But neither of these ideas worked. So he decided to just design his own garbage bag. “I didn’t want to 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 environmentally friendly. So Shi kept on improving his design. He remembered reading about the adhesive used for Post-it notes (便利贴). Shi thought this weak glue (胶水) could be used for the adhesive tape and allow the garbage bag to be reused.Shi’s bag has become popular in many communities. He has already sold 2 million bags online. 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。
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。