考点09 阅读理解(单元话题阅读精选30篇)-2022-2023学年九年级期末冲刺满分(人教版)

这是一份考点09 阅读理解(单元话题阅读精选30篇)-2022-2023学年九年级期末冲刺满分(人教版)，共51页。
2022-2023学年人教版九年级上册期末满分冲刺
阅读理解八组（单元话题全覆盖）
（第一组）
A(2021·河北中考)
My learning record
Unit 2 Let's celebrate!
Name: Joyce
Self-assessment(自评)
Reading
★I know more about festivals in other countries. ☑ 口 口 口
★I can find out the main idea of the passage quickly. 口 ☑ 口 口
Listening
★I can listen for useful information in a radio program. ☑ 口 口 口
Vocabulary(词汇)
★I know the names of festivals and activities. ☑ 口 口 口
★I know the relationship between the countries and festivals. ☑ 口 口 口
Grammar
★I can use someone/somebody, anyone/anybody, no one/nobody, something, anything and nothing correctly.
口 ☑ 口 口
★I can use Wh-questions correctly. ☑ 口 口 口
Score:26/28
Peer assessment(同伴评价)
Ask your partner to help you assess your speaking and writing skills.
Speaking
★I can ask questions about different countries' festivals correctly. 口 ☑ 口 口
★I can speak loudly and clearly while answering questions. 口 口 ☑ 口
Writing
★I can plan and organize ideas before writing my articles. ☑ 口 口 口
Score:9/12
Total:35/40
Comments(评语)
30~40 Well done! You work hard.
21~29 Good, Keep it up!
Below 20 Try harder! Practice makes perfect.
19.What can Joyce do while listening?
A. Listen for different activities.
B. Find out the main idea.
C. Listen for useful information.
D. Find out the names of festivals.
20.Which should Joyce do better in?
A. Speaking.
B. Writing.
C. Grammar.
D. Vocabulary.
21.Which of the following comments is for Joyce?
A. Good. Keep it up!
B. Try harder!
C. Practice makes perfect.
D. Well done! You work hard.
22. What's the main reason the students use " My learning record"?
A. To explain why they have passed the exam.
B. To check how much progress they have made.
C. To tell their parents what they've done at school.
D. To know about how they can use the grammar correctly.
答案:
【A 篇短文大意】本文是乔伊丝的英语第二单元学习情况记录表，内容包括自我评价、同伴评价、得分和评语。
19.C 细节理解题。根据 Listening中的＂I can listen for useful information in a radio program"可知乔伊丝能够收听广播节目中有用的信息，故选C.
20.A 推理判断题。根据自我评价和同伴评价中每一项的得分可知，乔伊丝在Speaking项目中有一项得分较低，因此她应该提升＂说＂这方面的能力，故A项符合题意。
21.D 细节理解题。根据文中的＂Total:35/40"及Comments(评语）中的＂30~40 Well done! You work hard"可知答案为D.
22.B 推理判断题。通读全文及结合常识可知，学习记录表的“自我评价”中记录了学生对某单元内容的掌握情况，包括读、听、词汇和语法，而“同伴评价”中包括他人对自己说和写的能力的评价。该表旨在以评分的形式让学生了解自己的学习情况，并根据得分和评语来提高自己相应方面的技能。因此，学生使用学习记录表的主要原因是检测自己取得进步的情况，故B项符合题意。
B(2021·安徽合肥期中模拟改编)
Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. It can make you confident( 自信的) when you are studying. But unluckily most students don't know how to take notes.
★Write down key facts. If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard, that's great. You can copy them or write down the most important facts of all in class. Different teachers do things differently. For example, some teachers may focus on lots of dates and facts in class, but they only write the important ones on the blackboard. Other teachers may not write anything down, but they may say something important again and again.
★Ask. Don't be afraid to ask your teacher to repeat what you miss. If your teacher speaks too fast and you can't follow what he is saying, you can ask him after class.
★Compare. Comparing your notes with your classmates' can be good for your learning. It can also help you and your classmates correct some mistakes.
★Organize, Note-taking also needs organization. Keep notes for each subject in one notebook so that you can find everything easily when a test comes.
★Good note-taking takes time. If you decide to recopy(重抄写)your notes every evening, you'll surely have less time to watch TV. But you'll save time in the coming test.
23.What should you do when your teacher writes notes on the blackboard?
A. Write down all the facts.
B. Listen to the teacher carefully.
C. Write down key facts.
D. Recite them right away.
24.What do the underlined words "focus on" probably mean?
A. Pay attention to.
B. Look forward to.
C. Be born with.
D. Show an interest in.
25.Which way can help you correct mistakes in your notes?
A. Organizing the notes.
B. Recopying your notes after class.
C. Asking your teacher for help.
D. Comparing your notes with others'.
26. What might be the BEST title for this passage?
A. How to take notes?
B. What to do in class?
C. How to study for a test?
D. What to do with problems?
答案:
【B篇短文大意】本文介绍了记笔记的重要性，并给出了几条关于记笔记的建议。
23.C 细节理解题。根据第二段内容尤其是第一句可知答案为C.
24.A 词义猜测题。根据文意可知此处是说，有些老师在课堂上可能会注重很多日期和事实。故A项符合题意。
25.D 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段内容可知选D.
26.A 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了如何记笔记。故A项最适合作本文的标题。
C(2021·浙江杭州余杭区期中)
This week, we answer a question from a listener who writes: I work with some native speakers of English. I want to practice speaking with them so I'll improve my English. But sometimes, I get nervous, so our conversation ends quickly. How can I talk with these friends for a long time?
You are right. It is not always easy to keep a conversation going in English. You might not be sure about what to say. Or maybe you are afraid that your pronunciation is not good.
First, remember the importance of listening. Listen to other people carefully, so that you can ask a follow-up question. For example, let's say a person tells you, "I just got back from a trip to Canada." You can follow up with a question using Who, What, Where, When, Why, or How: Where did you go in Canada? What was your favorite place there? How was the food there? If you want to keep a conversation going, it's a good idea to ask questions that cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no", If a person asks you a "yes" or "no" question, try to give a longer answer to help keep the conversation going. For example, a friend might ask, " Hey, have you seen the new movie?" You could just answer, "No, I haven't." Or, you could say more. You could answer, ＂No, but I plan to see it soon. How about you?"
Do not worry about your pronunciation. Though your pronunciation might be a little different, other people will still understand your message if you try to speak slowly and clearly. When you're travelling in an English-speaking country and have some free time, be brave and speak in English with someone who does not look too busy. You may make a new friend.
OK, that's it. We would like to hear from you. Please understand that we cannot answer all of the questions our listeners send us.
27.Which problem does the listener mainly face according to this passage?
A. He can't understand what the native speakers say.
B. He always gets nervous when he listens to English.
C. He always worries about his pronunciation when speaking.
D. He doesn't know how to continue his conversation in English.
28. In the third paragraph, how does the adviser support his suggestion?
A. By explaining reasons.
B. By giving examples.
C. By comparing facts.
D. By using what others say.
29.According to this passage, which of the following statements is RIGHT?
A. It's a good way to ask " Wh-" questions to keep the conversation going successfully.
B. Asking questions that are answered with a "yes" or "no" can help keep the conversation going.
C. When you talk with others, you should make sure your pronunciation is perfect.
D. You don't need to listen to others carefully to communicate with them well.
30.Where is this passage probably from?
A. A magazine.
B. A radio program.
C. A TV program.
D. A newspaper.
答案:
【C篇短文大意】本文主要就＂如何才能跟外国友人进行长时间的交谈＂这一问题给出了建议。
27.D 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知这位听众遇到的问题是他不知道如何用英语继续对话。故选D.
28.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中所举的例子可知这位提建议的人是通过举例子的方式来支撑他的建议的。故选B.
29.A 正误判断题。根据第三段中的＂You can follow up with a question using Who,What, Where,When,Why, or How;Where did you go in Canada? What was your favorite place there? How was the food there?"可知A项说法正确。
30.B 由第一段以及最后一段可知选B.
D(2022·湖南长沙雅礼教育集团期中改编)
In July 2021, China introduced the " double reduction(双减)＂policy. How do students feel about this new policy?
＂Our homework is clearly less than before," said 13-year-old Shen Yuzhe from Beijing. " We are not required to take many examinations any more, and the exercises are mostly from the textbook." According to Shen, teachers now teach at a much slower pace (节奏)。 Students have enough time to process new knowledge. "Our teachers are also giving us more time to find the secret to learning by ourselves," said Shen. "For example, we went to research earthworms(蚯蚓) in a field during a biology class. This is a better way to learn things than just hitting the books." Hitting the books means you are studying hard, which used to be a popular way to get good grades. Shen also pointed out that now self-discipline(自律能力)becomes the secret to learning.
For 13-year-old Zhang Hangming from Tianjin, the best thing about ＂double reduction" is the increased time in after-school activities."通过加入各种俱乐部，我们能学到更多。I have joined a group called＇Leadership Development(领导力发展)＇where I can learn all kinds of skills beyond academic(学业的)study," said Zhang.
“After finishing homework, some students spend more time relaxing themselves. But if you use all the free time to relax, you might fall behind your peers(同龄人)，”he said.
31.When did China introduce the "double reduction" policy?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
32.What is the passage mainly about?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
33.What are the changes in Shen Yuzhe's life after the policy?(Two examples are OK.)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
34.Please translate the underlined sentence into English.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
35. How do you spend more free time after the policy?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
答案:
【D篇短文大意】本文中两个学生讲述了＂双减＂政策后他们生活的变化。
31.In July 2021.
32.How students feel about the "double reduction" policy.
33. Shen Yuzhe has less homework./Shen Yuzhe isn't required to take many exams./Teachers now teach at a much slower pace./Students have enough time to process new knowledge./ Teachers are giving students more time to find the secret to learning by themselves.(从这五个变化中选择两个即可。）
34.We can learn more by joining kinds of clubs.
35. By taking up a new hobby. /...
（二）
A(2022·河南洛阳东方第二中学期中改编)
Lin Yi's Lantern: A Moon Festival Tale $ 8.99
Lin Yi goes to the market to buy things for the Moon Festival. Towards the end of his trip, he realizes that he doesn't have enough money to buy both peanuts(花生) for his uncle and a red rabbit lantern for himself. He takes peanuts home at last and surprisingly, his uncle arrives with a gift- a red rabbit lantern.
The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder $ 16.95
Dao, a red panda, can travel through time and space. He guides two school kids, Ethan and Emma, back in time to discover how fireworks and gunpowder(火药) were made! As Dao leads the way, the kids learn about surprising historical facts, travel to ancient China and go back to the future.
The Moon Lady $7.99
On a rainy afternoon, three sisters wish for the rain to stop. Ying-Ying, their grandmother, tells them a story. On the night of the Moon Festival when Ying-Ying was a little girl, she met the Moon Lady and learned from her that the best wishes were those you could make come true yourself.
A Gift for My Sister $ 16.95
A gift has come for Amy in time for Chinese New Year. Since Amy's elder sister lives in England with their aunt and uncle and is not able to make a new-year visit, she has sent Amy a special gift to show her love and her wish to keep the family together.
19.How may Lin Yi feel when he sees what his uncle takes?
A. He may feel nervous.
B. He may feel angry.
C. He may feel excited.
D. He may feel safe.
20.What can we learn from The Moon Lady?
A. Giving is receiving.
B. The best wishes are those people can make come true themselves.
C. Family should always stay together.
D. It's important for children to learn some history.
21. What did Amy's elder sister send her a gift for?
A. Her birthday.
B. The Moon Festival.
C. Chinese New Year.
D. Her return to China.
22.Which of the following statements is true?
A. The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder is not as cheap as The Moon Lady.
B. A red rabbit helps Ethan and Emma travel back in time to ancient China.
C. Amy's sister can't come back home because she is abroad for business.
D. Ying-Ying wishes for the rain to stop.
23. Who is the text mainly written for?
A. Engineers.
B. Postmen.
C. Teenagers.
D. Scientists.
答案:
【A篇短文大意】本文主要列出了四本书的价格以及它们的故事简介。
19.C 推理判断题。根据＂ he realizes that he doesn't have enough money to buy both peanuts（花生） for his uncle and a red rabbit lantern for himself"可知，林一想要一盏红兔子灯，但是没有钱买，由此推断，他看到叔叔给他买的红兔子灯可能会很兴奋。故选C.
20.B 细节理解题。根据＂she met the Moon Lady and learned from her that the best wishes were those you could make come true yourself"可知，我们可以从月亮女神那里学到最好的愿望是自己能实现的愿望。故选B.
21.C 细节理解题。根据＂A gift has come for Amy in time for Chinese New Year"可知选C.
22.A 细节理解题。根据＂The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder $16.95"和＂The Moon Lady $7.99"可知，《烟花和火药的发现》的价格比《月亮女神》高。故选A.
23.C 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了四本青少年看的书。由此推断，本文主要是写给青少年的。故选C.
B(2022·河南郑州第七十三中学期中)
＂ Chinese New Year is a seven-day celebration, and the beautiful thing I like is the way we put up fu outside. We change the direction, which means that fu has already come." Rajni Aggarwal from India, running an Indian restaurant in Hangzhou, seems to know everything about it. Actually, nowadays more and more foreigners like Chinese traditional culture. The video "Hello! Spring Festival!" by China Daily tells us what the Spring Festival is like in some foreigners' eyes.
Barbara, a German designer who is running a children's wear brand in Shenyang, is full of praise for Chinese food, especially yuanxiao. ＂We always prepare some handmade lanterns to celebrate the Lantern Festival." She added, "This year for Chinese New Year I gave out some special hongbao, but the most important thing is money inside."
Zhang Luka from Italy is the spreader of Chinese chili and delicious food. He told us what his first experience with the Spring Festival was like. "At that time, I saw everyone leaving, taking big bags and going back home. All of a sudden, the university was empty, all the restaurants were closed and waimai was pretty tough to order as well. What an unbelievable story! Luckily, after the first year, I got to meet many Chinese friends and enjoyed the holidays in a Chinese way. That was the opportunity for me to really get close to Chinese culture."
24.Why does the Indian woman change the direction of fu?
A. Because it can bring her more good luck.
B. Because she thinks it is very interesting and traditional.
C. Because it means fu has already come.
D. Because she doesn't know anything about Chinese tradition.
25.What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. fu.
B. The Spring Festival.
C. The restaurant.
D. The video.
26.What does Barbara do in China?
A. She runs a restaurant.
B. She's a spreader of Chinese delicious food.
C. She teaches English.
D. She designs children's clothes.
27.What does the underlined word "opportunity" mean?
A. Chance.
B. Luck.
C. Tradition.
D. Praise.
28.According to the passage, which sentence is true?
A. Rajni Aggarwal is running an Italian restaurant in Hangzhou.
B. Barbara always makes some lanterns to celebrate the Lantern Festival.
C. Zhang Luka felt it was very usual when he saw everyone leaving.
D. There was no money in the hongbao that Barbara gave out.
答案:
【B篇短文大意】本文讲述了几位外国友人如何在中国过春节。
24.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的＂We change the direction,which means that fu has already com可知答案为C.
25.B 代词指代题。代词一般指代上文提到的人或者物，结合上文中的＂Chinese New Year is a seven-day celebration, and the beautiful thing I like is the way we put up fu outside"可知it指代 Chinese New Year,也就是 the Spring Festival,故选B.
26.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的＂Barbara, a German designer who is running a childrer wear brand in Shenyang"可知她的工作与儿童服装相关，故选D.
27.A 词义猜测题。我们可以把选项的四个词代入句子中看是否符合上下文语境。”对我来说那是真正体验中国文化的机会＂符合文意，故选A.
28.B 细节理解题。根据第二段 Barbara 说的＂We always prepare some handmade lanterns to celebrate the Lantern Festival"可知她总是做灯笼来庆祝元宵节，故选B.
C(2021·湖南衡阳中考改编)
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms(节气). It starts from the Beginning of Spring and ends with Greater Cold, moving in cycle. It is still useful today to guide people's lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips.
Grain Buds(小满)，the 8th solar term of a year, begins on May 21 this year, and ends on June 4. It means that the seeds(种子)from the grain are becoming full. During Grain Buds, summer harvest is about to begin. A saying about rain during this time mentions, " A heavy rainfall makes the river full." Because of the great increase in rainfall, rivers are full of water. This is a good time to enjoy fish. It is also the harvest season for fishermen.
Frost's Descent(霜降)，the 18th solar term of the year, is the last solar term of autumn, during which time the weather becomes much colder than before and frost begins to appear. The apple is one kind of recommended(推荐的)fruit during Frost's Descent. There are many sayings about apples' benefits(益处)in China, such as "Eat an apple after meals, even old men can be as strong as young men. "
Lesser Cold(小寒)is the 23rd one. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year and people always start preparing for the New Year. According to traditional Chinese medicine thoughts, people need to eat food that has more yang energy to prevent cold from harming their bodies. Another important traditional food for Lesser Cold is Laba porridge(腊八粥)。
29.What is the last solar term of a year?
A. Lesser Cold.
B. Greater Cold.
C. Frost's Descent.
D. Rain Water.
30.How many days does Grain Buds last this year?
A. Thirteen.
B. Fifteen.
C. Seventeen.
D. Nineteen.
31.The underlined sentence "Eat an apple after meals, even old men can be as strong as young men." is used
to"________”
A. give a supporting example
B. offer a solution to a problem
C. introduce the paragraph below
D. show the development of apples
32. In most areas of China, people always________ during Lesser Cold.
① start preparing for the New Year
② have Laba porridge
③ say goodbye to the coldest days
④ wear warmer clothes
A.①②③
B.②③④
C.①②④
D.①③④
33. What can we learn from the passage?
A. People may need to take umbrellas with them during Grain Buds.
B. Frost's Descent is the 8th solar term of a year.
C. People need to eat food that has less yang energy during Lesser Cold.
D. People need to know everything about 24 solar terms.
答案:
【C篇短文大意】本文主要介绍了中国二十四节气中的小满、霜降和小寒。
29.B细节理解题。由第一段中的＂The traditional Chinese lunar...and ends with Greater Cold"可知选B.
30.B 数字计算题。由第二段中的＂Grain Buds（小满），the 8th solar term of a year,begins on May 21 this year, and ends on June 4"可知，2021年小满开始时间为5月21日，结束时间为6月4日，由此可知2021年小满持续了15天，故选B.
31.A 推理判断题。根据第三段画线的句子内容以及＂There are many sayings..."可知，画线的句子是用来举例的，故选A.
32.C 细节理解题。由第四段中的＂For mostareas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year and people always stan preparing for the New Year"可知，对中国的大部分地区来说，小寒标志着最寒冷的日子的到来，③表述是错误的，故选C.
33.A 推理判断题。由第二段中的＂A saying about rain during this time mentions...rivers are full of water"可知，小满期间，雨水比较多。由此可推知，小满期间人们可能需要带伞出行，故选A.
D
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Xi'an celebrated the first-ever China Hanfu Day on April 18. There were catwalk shows(走秀)and traditional music concerts which were held by people wearing traditional Chinese clothing. 34. ________ and put them online
for a Hanfu photo competition, which lasted until May 18. China Hanfu Day is on the third day of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar(农历)，which is said to be the birthday of the Yellow Emperor. In ancient China, this day was also known as Shangsi Festival(上巳节).35. ________
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han people who lived in China before the Qing Dynasty.36. ________.However, some of its main characteristics(特点)remain. For example, there are two parts that overlap(交叠) on the front, which is called "jiaoling". 37. ________ China is becoming a leading country in the world, and the Chinese public feels more confident about its traditional culture than ever before.38. ________.
A. Its purpose is to encourage young Chinese to take pride in traditional clothing as well as Chinese culture
B. Hanfu fans from all over China gathered there to take photos
C. Another main characteristic of Hanfu is that it usually uses ribbons(系带)instead of buttons
D. Wearing traditional clothing might bean interesting way of showing how they feel about this
E. It has a history of about 3,000 years and it has changed greatly so far
答案:
【D篇短文大意】本文通过介绍西安举办的第一届汉服节讲述了汉服节的起源，汉服的特点以及穿汉服体现了中国人对传统文化的自信。
34.B 此处是说，来自中国各地的汉服迷们聚集在那里拍照片。根据＂put them online for a Hanfu photo competition"可知此处与拍照有关，B选项中的＂take photos"符合。故选B.
35.A 句意：它的目的是鼓励中国的年轻人以中国的文化还有传统的服饰而自豪。根据＂China Hanfu Day is on the third dlay of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar(农历）， which is said to be the birthday of the Yellow Emperor. In ancient China, this day was also known as Shangsi Festival(上巳节）＂可知此段先介绍汉服节的起源，与此承接的应是庆祝节日的目的。故选A.
36.E句意：它有大约3000年的历史，到现在已经改变了很多。根据前文＂Hanfu is the traditional elothing of the Han people who lived in China before the Qing Dynasty"以及设空后的＂However,some of its main characteristics(特点）remain"可知此处讲述的是汉服的历史演变，E选项＂Ii has a history..,has changed greatly so far"符合。故选E.
37.C 句意：汉服的另一个特点是通常使用系带而不是纽扣。根据前文＂For example,there are two parts that overlap(交叠）on the front,which is called'jiaoling'"可知此处应介绍汉服的另一个特点，C选项＂Another main characteristic of Hanfu..."符合。故选C.
38.D 句意：穿传统服饰可能是一种有趣的表现他们对此有什么感想的方式。根据＂China is becoming a leading country in the world,and the Chinese public feels more confident about its traditional culture than ever before"可知中国在世界上处于领先地位，中国大众对传统文化比以前感觉更自信，穿汉服就是一种体现。故选D.

（三）
A(2021·河南郑州桐柏一中期中)
Welcome to the Grand Canyon National Park!
The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular parks in the United States. Every year, around 5.5 million people go to see the Grand Canyon. It is often considered as one of the Wonders of the World.
The "South Rim(南缘)＂
Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the " South Rim". The＂South Rim" is open all year long. It includes:
▲Grand Canyon Village: It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand Canyon Railway.
▲Hermit Road: west of the village
▲Desert View Drive: east of the village
A free bus system operates on the "South Rim". Make your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Center and using the free buses to travel around the "South Rim".
The "North Rim"
A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the "North Rim" of the park. The "North Rim" has a short season. During winter months, all roads are closed to visitors. Even in good weather, the ＂North Rim" is harder to get to.
Fees and passes
Admission(入场费) to the Grand Canyon National Park is for seven days and includes both the "North Rim" and the "South Rim".
▲Vehicle(车辆)Pass:$ 35
For one single vehicle and all its passengers.
▲Motorcycle Pass:$ 30
For one single motorcycle and its passenger(s).
▲Individual(个人的)Pass:$ 20/person
For one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, bus or the Grand Canyon Railway. Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger. 2
▲020 Annual(每年的)Pass:$ 70
Valid(有效的) for 12 months from the date of purchase, for unlimited(无限制的)visits to the park.
21.Which of the following statements about the "South Rim" and the "North Rim" is TRUE?
A. The "South Rim" is higher than the "North Rim".
B. The "South Rim" is more popular than the " North Rim".
C. The " South Rim" is more beautiful than the "North Rim".
D. The "South Rim" is more dangerous than the " North Rim".
22. David wants to drive his car to visit the Grand Canyon National Park with his two sons. How much should he pay for the admission?
A.$60.
B.$20.
C.$35.
D.$70.
23. David wants to find out whether he can take the Grand Canyon Railway to Grand Canyon Village or not. Which
part of the passage would you advise him to read first?
A. The "South Rim".
B. The "North Rim".
C. Fees and passes.
D. The opening paragraph.
24. According to the passage, where is Desert View Drive located on this map?

答案:
【A篇短文大意】文章主要介绍了美国的大峡谷国家公园及收费标准。
21.B 推理判断题。根据The"South Rim(南缘）＂中的＂Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the 'South Rim', The 'South Rim' is open all year long"(大多数游客都是从南缘来观赏大峡谷的。南缘全年开放）和The ＂North Rim"中的＂A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the'North Rim' of the park. The 'North Rim' has a short season"（从公园北缘观赏大峡谷的人要少得多。北缘的观光季节很短）可推断 the"South Rim"比the"North Rim"更受欢迎，故选B.
22.C 细节理解题。根据Vehicle(车辆）Pass:＄35中的＂For or one single vehicle and all its passengers"可知答案为C.
23.A细节理解题。题干中的信息 the Grand Canyon Railway to Grand Canyon Village 出现在The "South Rim(南缘）＂包含的信息中，故选A.
24.D 细节理解题。根据The"South Rim(南缘）＂包含的信息 Desert View Drive: east of the village 可知答案为D.
B
China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪)，Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.
At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. At table, the guest must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won't happen at Western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says, "It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more." Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.
Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius(孔子)said thousands of years ago:
To meet friends from afar
How happy we are!
25.What does the underlined word "hospitable" mean in this passage?
A.好客的
B.勤劳的
C.朴实的
D.富有的
26. Why does a. Western visitor feel surprised when the host picks food for him?
A. Because he thinks it's not polite.
B. Because he thinks it's not necessary.
C. Because it won't normally happen in China.
D. Because it won't happen in Western countries.
27. What's the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage?
A.学而时习之，不亦说乎？
B.有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？
C.人不知而不愠，不亦君子乎？
D.不敬，何以别乎？
28.In which part of a magazine can we read the passage?
A. Health.
B. Sport.
C. Culture.
D. Language.
答案:
【B篇短文大意】本文讲述了中国是一个礼仪之邦，中国人对待客人非常热情，并且介绍了中国的家庭是如何接待客人的。
25.A 词义猜测题。Step One;先确定这个单词所在的句子＂Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world".Step Two:根据画线词所在句的上下句进行推测。我们从＂China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪）”（中国是一个礼仪之邦）和＂If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests"(如果外国人到中国人家里去做客，他们会对中国人的热情感到吃惊）中的关键信息＂warmth""as guests"推测 hospitable 意为“好客的＂。Step Three: 通读全文，验证推测。根据下文中的＂Being
warm and hospitable has long been..."我们可以看出，and作为并列词连接了warm 和hospitable,说明这两个单词为同义词，warm 意为“热情的”，所以最后我们可以确定答案为A.
26.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的＂Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won't happen at Western tables"可知，也许，其中让西方人最吃惊的事情之一是，中国的主人喜欢为客人夹菜，而这不会发生在西方的餐桌上，由此可知选D.
27.B 细节理解题。根据全文的大意可知，这篇文章写的是中国作为一个礼仪之邦是热情好客的。＂To meet friends from afar How happy we are!"中的friends也可作为解题的关键词，再结合我们学过的语文知识可知选B.
28.C 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了中国人的待客之道，属于文化类阅读，所以我们可以在杂志的＂文化”版块读到这篇文章，故选C.
C
You either have it, or you don't - a sense of direction. But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map while others can lose themselves in the next street?
Scientists say we're all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One theory(理论) is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. The research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it, we will lose it.
＂Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around," says Jim Martland, research director of the project. "However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they will never develop the skill."
Jim Martland also emphasizes that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions:
●If you are using a map, turn it to the way you are facing.
●If you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a tree - something easy to recognize(辨别出)。Note landmarks(地标) on the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.
●The simple way of finding your direction is by using streets in a town, streams, or wells in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note some landmarks such as tall buildings or hills which can help to find out where you are.
Now you will never get lost again!
29.Scientists believe that_________.
A. few babies are born with a sense of direction
B. people develop a sense of direction as they grow older
C. people never lose their sense of direction
D. everybody has a sense of direction from birth
30.Children have the ability to find the way around when they are_________ years old.
A. five
B. six
C. seven
D. eight
31.What does the underlined word "emphasizes" mean in the passage?
A. Gives special importance to something.
B. Expresses thanks to somebody.
C. Understands or realizes a fact.
D. Admires somebody.
32.Which of the following things cannot be used as landmarks?
A. Tallbuildings.
B. Hills.
C. Wells.
D. Bikes.
33.What may be the best title of the passage?
A. A research on direction.
B. The sense of direction.
C. People's ability to find the way.
D. Scientists' research on skills.
答案:
【C篇短文大意】本文主要围绕＂方向感＂这一话题展开论述。
29.D 细节理解题。通读第二段内容可知，每个人生来都具有方向感。故选D.
30.C 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的＂Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around"可知选C.
31.A 词义猜测题。根据上下文并结合四个选项可知A项符合题意。
32.D 细节理解题。根据Jim Martland所给出的第三条建议中的内容可知选D.
33.B 标题归纳题。本文主要是围绕“方向感”这一话题展开论述的。故B项为本文的最佳标题。
D(2022·陕西师大附中期中)
请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的六个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。
What are magic words? Words like " thank you" " please" and ＂sorry" can work wonders in our daily life. 34. _________
People with good manners always communicate with others well by using these magic words. What should you do when you receive a gift for your birthday? 35. _________ The words "thank you" are very important and used very often. We say them when someone hands us a letter, passes us a book, offers us a drink or lends us an umbrella.
36. _________ It's not polite to ask someone for help without saying ＂please". We are supposed to use it when we ask for something, too. It may be a book, a pen or more milk. It may be in the classroom, at home or at the bus stop. We can use "please" to make a request pleasant. We should learn to say "sorry", too. If we have hurt someone's feelings we will have to say "sorry". 37. _________.
Sometimes we have forgotten something or broken a promise, so we need to explain with the word as a beginning. "Sorry" is such a word that can make people forget wrongs. 38. _________ Man said them long ago. We use them now. So will our kids.
A. You'd better sit down and write a thank-you note.
B. When you have told a lie and regretted it, the same word should be used.
C. " Please" is another important word, but many people forget to use it.
D. You can make good friends with them.
E. These polite expressions are used every day- among strangers, friends and families.
F. Thank you! Please! Sorry!-these words are simple but useful.
答案:
【D篇短文大意】本文介绍了我们生活中最常用的三个礼貌用语。
34.E 前面一句提到，在我们的日常生活中，像“谢谢你”“请＂＂对不起＂这样的词语是有魔力的，E项中的＂这些礼貌用语＂正是指代上文的三个礼貌用语，符合语境。
35.A 后面一句提到“谢谢你”这个词语很重要而且经常使用，由此可知，空格处提到的内容与表达感谢有关，A项＂你最好坐下写个感谢便条＂符合语境。
36.C 第三段主要内容与使用礼貌用语＂请＂有关。C项＂＇请＇是另一个很重要的词，但是很多人忘记使用它”与此相对应，是承上启下的主题句。
37.B 前面一句提到，如果我们伤害了别人的感情，我们必须说“对不起＂。B项＂当我们说了谎并且后悔了的时候，也应该用这一个词＂紧承上文。
38.F 本段是对全文内容的总结，文章讲述了“谢谢你”“请”“对不起”这三个礼貌用语，最后总结说这些词语很简单但很实用，故选F.

（四）
A
Changes are happening all the time. Nothing in life ever stays the same. So what can we do when going through life changes? Here are three suggestions:
Find time for self-reflection
(自省)
Having time to reflect is important at any time in your life, but it's especially important during the changing time. Self-reflection exercise like meditation(冥想)and yoga needs some quiet time. If we deal with changes correctly, it can give us chances of self-growth.
▲
When we go through big changes, we think we are dealing with something no one else can understand or is going through. Sometimes we just don't want to cause trouble for others. But it's a good idea to stay with friends who can cheer you up and help you look at things in a new way.
Set smart
goals and make
small wins
Setting smart goals helps you decide how to make the change happen and succeed. Write out your goals and your plans to meet them. This will help you get new directions and keep active. Start with small wins and then build up to bigger goals.
24.Which of the following sentences can be put in ▲ ？
A. Give a hand to your friend
B. Deal with changes by yourself
C. Be with your friends
D. Look at things differently
25.Setting smart goals can help people________.
A. meet new friends
B. achieve success
C. make great plans
D. live a happy life
26.What's the passage mainly about?
A. How to keep off changes in our life.
B. How to make life change slowly.
C. How to get through life changes.
D. How life changes influence us.
答案:
【A篇短文大意】面对生活中的变化，我们应该如何做？本文给出了三条建议。
24.C推理判断题。根据对应内容中的＂But it's a good idea to stay with friends who can cheer you up and help you look at things in a new way"可知，在我们经历人生中的重大变化时，可以多与身边积极乐观的朋友待在一起。故选C.
25.B 细节理解题。根据文中的＂Setting smart goals helps you decide how to make the change happen and succeed"可知，设定明智的目标可以帮助人们获得成功。故选B.
26.C 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中的＂So what can we do when going through life changes? Here are three suggestions"可知，本文主要介绍的是如何应对生活中的变化。故选C.
B
Shyness can be an unhappy feeling. But the good news is, you're not alone. Scientists say that more than 40 percent of teenagers and adults consider themselves shy.
Scientists say genes(基因)，life experiences, and environment can influence whether a person is shy or not. For example, in some families, everybody seems to be shy.
What happens if you are shy? Well, being shy may cause you to avoid or miss opportunities you would enjoy.
How do people overcome(克服) shyness? This is what Gilbert tells us. ＂When I started to get over being shy, I decided to do little steps at a time, including practicing smiling and saying hi to people. And it worked for me."
But shyness is not the kind of thing that most people can get over overnight. Overcoming shyness takes time and needs practice.
Here are some tips given by scientists.
Think of what to talk about before you leave home. Prepare things to talk about before you're in a social situation. For example, if you know your classmates are interested in an upcoming event, learn about it so you can join in the conversation.
Let people know you're shy. If you're shy, just show it. Instead of letting people guess, tell them the truth. Explain that you are shy and feel nervous but enjoy talking to people.
Make things easy for the other person. Remember you're not the only shy person around. Do what you think might help others feel good-for example, say hello or smile.
Pick one social skill to practice at a time. Start simply. For example, smile or be the first person to say hi. Choose skills you feel comfortable enough with to practice for a day, a week, a month, or even a year.
27.According to scientists, ________ can't have an influence on whether a person is shy or not.
A. genes
B. life experiences
C. hobbies
D. environment
28. The writer gives us the example of Gilbert in Paragraph 4 in order to________.
A. show how people overcome shyness
B. introduce a shy boy called Gilbert
C. tell the right time to practice smiling
D. explain the steps of overcoming shyness
29.What does the underlined word "overnight" in Paragraph 5 most probably mean?
A. Correctly.
B. Suddenly.
C. Slowly.
D. Finally.
30.Which of the following is the right way to overcome shyness?
A. Don't let others know that you are shy.
B. Wait for others to say hello to you first.
C. Choose several skills to practice at a time.
D. Get ready before you join in a social situation.
答案:
【B篇短文大意】本文讲的是如何克服害羞心理。科学家给出了一些建议，比如，在离开家之前先想好要说什么、让人们知道你是一个害羞的人等。
27.C 细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句＂Scientists say genes(基因），life experiences, and environment can influence whether a person is shy or not"可知选C.
28.A 细节理解题。由第四段的首句及后面的内容可知，作者举Gilbert的例子是为了说明人们是如何克服害羞心理的，故答案为A.
29.B 词义猜测题。根据下文中的＂Overcoming shyness takes time and needs practice"可知克服害羞心理需要时间和练习，不能一蹴而就，突然成功。
30.D 细节理解题。根据第一条建议中的＂Prepare things to talk about before you're in a social situati”可知，D项是克服害羞心理的恰当方式。
C(2022·安徽宣城第六中学期中改编)
Modern technology has made our life easier. With an Internet connection and a mobile phone, we can find almost anything. This is the sharing economy(经济)，and it is now a $ 20 billion-a-year business. But some people wonder how good it is for society in general.
People used to live in a hotel on their vacation, but now they can stay in someone's private house. They pay less, but what influence does this have on the hotel industry and the economy? Hotels receive fewer guests, but they still have to pay salaries(薪水) to their workers and taxes(税) to the government. So some hotels might close down.
Then there are car-sharing websites. Instead of using your own car for a long trip, you can get a ride with someone for a small amount of money. Some people think this helps reduce air pollution. But how many people choose to use these websites rather than taking the bus or the train? Public transportation is, after all, much kinder to the environment than cars.
The sharing economy is still growing rapidly. Some economists think it will be worth $335 billion by 2025. As new technology makes accommodations(住宿)，transportation, and other services easier, the question " Is it good for the economy, the environment, and people?" will remain.
31.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A. Great service.
B. A mobile phone.
C. Modern technology.
D. The sharing economy.
32.Which of the following does the writer support most according to Paragraph 3?
A. Driving your own car.
B. Taking the bus or the train.
C. Using car-sharing websites.
D. Getting a ride with someone.
33.What do the economists think the sharing economy will be like in the next few years?
A. It will grow.
B. It will be bad for people.
C. It will bring the government trouble.
D. It will help people save more money.
34.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To tell us how to save money.
B. To introduce what the sharing economy is.
C. To encourage us to share with other people.
D. To explain how modern technology makes our life easier.
答案:
【C篇短文大意】科技使生活更便捷，共享经济应运而生。共享经济究竟是什么？它有什么优势和问题呢？我们通过本文一起来了解一下。
31.D 代词指代题。此处it指代上文的名词the sharing economy.故选D.
32.B 细节理解题。第三段主要讲了在线拼车的优势，但是由最后一句＂Public transportation is, after all, much kinder to the environment than cars"可知，和拼车相比，使用公共交通对环境更好。故选B.
33.A 细节理解题。由最后一段中的＂The sharing economy is still growing rapidly, Some economists think it will be worth $ 335 billion by 2025"可知，经济学家认为接下来的若干年内，共享经济将会继续增长。故选A.
34.B 推理判断题。本文主要讲了共享经济，所以提及该关键词的B项符合题意。
D
请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的五个选项中选出能填入文中缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。一空一句。
Social phobia(社交恐惧症) seems to have been common these days. Many young people describe themselves as having " social phobia". 35. ________ But is this a real illness?
In fact, this is just a reaction(反应) to certain social situations. US researcher Ty Tashiro wrote a book that explains that some people don't "read" social situations correctly so they end up feeling uncomfortable.36. ________ As a result, they start to act embarrassedly because they don't want this to happen. This might make them find it hard to socialize or refuse to do so. They gradually prefer to stay in instead of going out to meet new people. 37. ________.
＂Real" social phobia can be described as social anxiety disorder (社交焦虑症) and it is much more serious. People with social anxiety disorder want to go out and communicate with people, but they are so afraid of doing it that they cannot leave their homes. 38. ________ And they may experience panic attacks(恐慌)。
39. ________ Some people simply use self-help books to help them get more control over their minds. Those who have more serious cases of social anxiety disorder can take medicine.
A. Luckily, social anxiety disorder can be treated.
B. But this doesn't mean they have social phobia.
C. For example, they might be afraid of breaking some kind of unspoken rule.
D. They prefer not to go out much, and it's hard for them to make new friends.
E. Their brains simply won't allow them to communicate with others in a normal way.
答案:
【D篇短文大意】本文主要介绍了社交恐惧症的相关信息。
35.D 设空前提到，许多年轻人称他们自己患有“社交恐惧症”，设空后说“但这真是一种疾病吗”，由此可推知，设空处应描述年轻人的表现，故D项”他们不愿意经常外出，并且对他们来说结交新朋友很困难”符合语境。
36.C 上文提到，Ty Tashim在自己的书申解释说，一些人没有准确地理解社交场合，所以他们会感到不舒服；下文提到，因此他们开始表现得很尴尬，因为他们不想让这一情况发生。由此可推知，C项”例如，他们可能害怕打破某种未言明的规则＂符合语境。
37.B 根据下文中的”＇真正的＇社交恐惧症可以被称为社交焦虑症，而且它更严重一些”可知，B项＂但这并不意味着他们患有社交恐惧症＂符合文意。
38.E 设空前提到，患有社交焦虑症的人想出去和人们交流，但他们太害怕这样做了，以至于无法出门；设空后说，并且他们可能会经历恐慌。由此可推知，E项”他们的大脑根本不允许他们正常地和别人交流＂符合语境。
39.A 本段主要介绍了患有社交焦虑症的人如何控制或治疗这一疾病，由此可推知，A项＂幸运的是，社交焦虑症能够被治疗＂符合语境。

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A(2021·河南郑州外国语中学第三次质量预测)
Make plastic from milk? It sounds impossible, but in fact, it's a really cool scientific process. Create your own toys with the things you have right now in your kitchen!
*WHAT YOU NEED
One cup of full-fat milk, four teaspoons of white vinegar(醋)，a bowl, a spoon, a strainer and adult help.
*WHAT TO DO
1. Ask an adult to heat the milk until it is hot but not boiling.
2.Now ask the adult to carefully pour the milk into the bowl.
3.Add the vinegar to the milk. Mix it up with a spoon for about a minute. Be gentle.
4. Now the fun part: Pour the milk through the strainer (Be careful since it may be hot!). On the strainer, there should be some white blobs(黏稠的一小团)left. When the blobs are cool enough, you can press them together into any shape you like. It will harden in about two days.
*_________ You have just made something called casein( It's based on the Latin word meaning "cheese"). Casein forms when the protein(蛋白质)in the milk meets the acid(酸) in the vinegar. This process had been used to make plastic for more than 100 years before the 1940s.
21.To make plastic, which of the following don't you need?
A. Cheese.
B. White vinegar.
C. A bowl.
D. A spoon.
22.What may a strainer look like?

23. What is probably the missing sentence in the passage?
A.WHY IS IT USED?
B. HOW DOES IT WORK?
C. WHEN DID IT BEGIN?
D. WHAT IS IT MADE OF?
24. What should you do to make plastic from milk?
A. Heat the milk until it is boiling.
B. Press the blobs together when they are hot.
C. Mix the milk and vinegar quickly for 5 minutes.
D. Ask your mother to pour the milk into the bowl when it is hot.
25.Who is the passage written for?
A. Adults.
B. Teens.
C. Scientists.
D. Teachers.
答案:
【A篇短文大意】本文讲的是用牛奶制作塑料玩具的实验。
21.A 细节理解题。根据 WHAT YOU NEED部分提到的物品可知，不需要用到的物品是＂奶酪＂，故答案为A.
22.B 图文转换题。根据 WHAT TO DO部分第4步中提到的＂Pour the milk through the strainer... On the strainer, there should be some white blobs(黏稠的一小团）left"可推知，strainer是有过滤功能的工具，故选B.
23.B推理判断题。根据设空后的描述，尤其是＂Casein forms when the protein(蛋白质）in themilk meets the acid(酸）in the vinegar"可推知，该部分介绍了用牛奶制作塑料的原理，故选B.
24.D 细节理解题。根据 WHAT TO DO部分的第1步和第2步可知答案为D.
25.B 推理判断题。根据文中的＂your own toys”＂adult help"及”Ask an adult"等信息可推断，本文是写给青少年的，故答案为B.
B
How do we make traditional Chinese culture alive and popular again among young people? The livestream(网络直播) has made it. It is not only fun, but also a new stage for traditional artists.
On video websites and apps such as bilibili and TikTok, many traditional artists are trying the livestream for the first time. Some of them sing Peking Opera, some show their handmade pieces of art, while some others perform classical music.
Li,59 years old, is a laosheng in Peking Opera who started the livestream this year. Unlike performing on a formal(正式的)stage, Li uses everyday places as his stages, including his backyard, his study, and even a sofa. Besides singing, Li also teaches viewers about Peking Opera in a fun way. People can ask him questions and get answers directly. "The livestream has brought this great art to more people," Li said. "It allows young people to know this traditional art and learn more about it in an easy way."
Other artists also see the livestream as a new opportunity. Bilibili once live-streamed a fashion show. Performers showed beautiful clothes in traditional Chinese style, including those from the Tang and Ming Dynasties, During the show, viewers enjoyed the clothes and watched how performers used ancient style of making up. For example, one performer taught people how to draw the guiye eyebrow(桂叶眉)，which was popular during the Tang Dynasty.
There is no doubt that the livestream has created a new way in which traditional culture can be kept alive. 26.What helps make traditional Chinese culture alive and popular again according to the text?
A. Peking Opera.
B. Traditional Chinese clothes.
C. The livestream.
D. Ancient style of making up.
27. Traditional artists use the livestream to do the following except
A. singing Peking Opera
B. performing classical music
C. showing their handmade pieces of art
D. selling goods to make money for themselves
28.What can we know about Li from Paragraph 3?
A. He has used the livestream for many years.
B. He always performs on a formal stage.
C. He teaches viewers about Peking Opera in a serious way.
D. He thinks highly of the livestream's role in spreading traditional art.
29. If we divide the text into three parts, which of the following is the best?
(1)=Para.1 (2)=Para.2….
A.(1)(2);(3)(4);(5)
B.(1);(2)(3);(4)(5)
C.(1);(2)(3)(4);(5)
D.(1)(2);(3);(4)(5)
30. The passage is written in a tone(语气)。
A. serious
B. humorous
C. hopeful
D. worrying
答案:
【B篇短文大意】本文主要介绍了网络直播使中国传统文化复兴。
26.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的＂How do we make traditional Chinese culture alive and popular again among young people? The livestream(网络直播）has made it"可知，网络直播使中国传统文化复兴。故选C.
27.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的＂Some of them sing Peking Opera, some show their handmade pieces of art, while some others perform classical musie"可知，传统艺术家利用网络直播唱京剧，展示他们的手工艺品，演奏古典乐。文中并未提及他们利用网络直播卖东西赚钱。故选D.
28.D 推理判断题。文章第三段的最后李先生说：“网络直播把京剧这门伟大的艺术带给了更多的人。它以一种简单的方式使年轻人知道并更多地了解京剧。”由此可推知，李先生很肯定网络直播在传播传统艺术方面发挥的作用。故选D.
29.C 结构分析题。文章第一段开门见山，提出网络直播使中国传统文化复兴；第二、三、四段举例说明了人们是如何利用网络直播展示传统文化的；最后一段再次肯定了网络直播在传播传统文化方面的作用。文章结构清晰明了。故选C.
30.C 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了网络直播使中国传统文化复兴，根据全文内容尤其是最后一段中的＂There is no doubt"可知，这篇文章应当是用充满希望的语气写的。故选C.
C(2021·四川南充中考改编)
One cannot discuss Chinese music without mentioning the guqin, one of the four arts-along with go, calligraphy(书法)and painting. It first appeared over 3,000 years ago and stands for China's solo musical instrument tradition.
At first, the guqin had only five strings(弦)，meaning the five elements(元素)of metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Later, in the Zhou Dynasty,King Wen of Zhou added a sixth string for his son. King Wu of Zhou,added a seventh string to encourage his army to fight with the Shang.
Ambience was important in playing the guqin. Usually, it was practiced in a quiet setting and never for a public performance. Ancient artists enjoyed performing by a stream in the mountains. The sound of the guqin mixed with the echoes(回音)from the mountains, until the musician felt he was at one with nature. Playing it in snow was also an enjoyable activity for ancient artists, who believed the instrument was the purest of its kind in the world. Also, a night with moonlight was considered wonderful for playing the guqin. Wang Wei (701 -761), a highly talented man of the Tang Dynasty, liked playing it in a bamboo forest on nights with moonlight most.
Guqin pieces are usually three to eight minutes long, with the longest being Guangling Verse, which is 22 minutes long. Other famous pieces include Plum Blossoms in Three Movements, Wild Geese Landing on the Sandbank and Eighteen Songs Played by Hujia.
Nowadays, there are fewer than one thousand well-trained guqin players and perhaps no more than fifty living masters. The original number of several thousand pieces has been greatly reduced to only one hundred works by today. The guqin and its music was added to the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity(人类非物质文化遗产) in 2003.
31.Today,the guqin has________ strings.
A. four
B. five
C. six
D. seven
32.What's the meaning of the underlined word " Ambience" in Paragraph 3?
A.演奏技巧
B.环境氛围
C.天气状况
D.弹奏曲目
33.According to the passage, playing the guqin________ is a right choice.
A. at a quiet restaurant
B. at a welcome party
C. in a peaceful yard with flowers
D. on a dark night with a rainstorm
34.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The guqin has a history of less than 3,000 years.
B. The strings mean metal, wood, water, fire and stone.
C. The longest guqin piece is Guangling Verse.
D. The guqin is very popular and many people can play it.
35.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The guqin and its music.
B. The guqin and its players.
C. Four traditional Chinese arts.
D. The development of guqin music.
答案:
【C篇短文大意】本文主要介绍了古琴这一人类非物质文化遗产。
31.D 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，一开始古琴只有五根弦，后来周文王为儿子加上了第六根弦，周武王加上了第七根弦来鼓舞军队，所以现在古琴有七根弦，故选D.
32.B 词义猜测题。第三段的第一句是该段的主题句，根据第三段中的＂it was practiced in a quiet setting"" Ancient artists enjoyed performing by a stream in the mountains"" Playing it in snow"及＂a night with moonlight was considered wonderful for playing the guqin"可推断，ambience指的是＂环境氛围＂，故选B.
33.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的＂it was practiced in a quiet setting and never for a publie performanee" 及＂a night with moonlight was considered wonderful for playing the guqin可推知，A、B、D三项所描述的环境均不适合弹奏古琴，只有C项符合题意。
34.C 正误判断题。根据第四段中的＂with thelongest being Guangling Verse"可知C项的表述与文意相符。
35.A 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了人类非物质文化遗产古琴，包括其历史、演奏环境、著名曲目等，故选A.
D(2021·湖北荆州中考改编)
Fan Shenghua is one of the inheritors(继承人)of West Lake Longjing tea roasting technique(炒茶技艺)。He has been making Longjing tea for more than forty years.
Longjing tea leaves are famous for their color, taste and shape.
＂You have to touch the leaves with your hands to feel how much water is being removed(去除)，＂ Fan said. "If too much is removed, the leaves will break into pieces; if not enough is removed, the tea will taste bitter(苦的)。＂
This traditional technique dates back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It not only makes the tea taste good, but has also become an important part of Chinese tea culture.
These days, however, more people are using machines to do the job. "It's easier, but the quality is not as good," Fan said. "Machine-made tea floats longer in water and tastes bitter. "
In March last year, when Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited Hangzhou, he watched Fan roast tea. Fan changed the strength and movement of his hands as he roasted leaves.
Xi later said, " The things made by two palms(手掌) cannot be replaced by modern technology."
Fan is now teaching some young men. His son, a 27-year-old college graduate, is one of them. "It's a tradition. We need to pass it down," he said.
36.Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
37.According to Paragraph 3,what will happen to tea leaves if they have too much water?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
38.When does the traditional tea roasting technique date back to?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
39.What does Fan think of making tea by machine?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
40. What can we learn from the passage?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
答案:
【D篇短文大意】 本文主要介绍了西湖龙井采摘和制作技艺传承人樊生华以及手工炒制龙井茶的技艺。
36.龙井茶以它的颜色、味道和外形而著名。
37. They will have a bitter taste./They will taste bitter.
38.The Ming and Qing Dynasties.
39. It is easier, but the quality is not as good.
40. Sometimes only by hand can we make the best of the things./ We should pass down the Longjing tea roasting technique. /...

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A(2021·福建中考改编)
Get inspired by these apps and enter a competition organized by the Voda Foundation with your school or community group for the chance to win a prize. We are looking for smart creators to design(设计) an app to help communities meet the challenges(挑战)they face. Now take a look at the apps for inspiration!
This is a great app for anyone wanting to learn a new language. You'll pick up lots of words in no time.
Do you want to make new friends in your community? It can help you discover lots of local activities from sports clubs to art classes.
Do you want to learn more about the world? This app can help you. You can fly all around a 3D world and find out about its different parts and environments, meeting people and wildlife along the way.
This app helps you reduce(减少)waste by sharing unwanted food and other things with neighbors-exactly the kind of community app you could design. Download it and your family can do their bit for the environment.
To sign up, visit communitytoday.com.
21.With the help of the app duolingo, you can_________.
A. learn Japanese
B. reduce waste
C. cover the news
D. make some friends
22. Which app will you choose if you want to visit places of interest?
A. B. C. D.
23.Where is the text most probably from?
A. A storybook.
B. A science website.
C. A travel guide.
D. A film magazine.
24.The writer lists the apps in order to__________.
A. show a result
B. have a discussion
C. give some reasons
D. provide some examples
答案:
【A篇短文大意】本文主要介绍了一个应用软件设计大赛的相关信息。文中罗列了四款应用软件，以便给想要报名参赛的人一些灵感。
21.A 细节理解题。由关键信息＂This is a great app for anyone wanting to learn a new language"可知，人们可以借助 duolingo 这一应用软件学习外语，故选A.
22.C细节理解题。由关键信息＂You ean fly all around a 3D world… and wlidlife along the way”可知，想要游览名胜，可以选择 World Atlas这一应用软件，故选C.
23.B 推理判断题。结合文中的关键信息＂We are looking for smart creators to design(设计）an app"以及＂To sign up,visit communitytoday.com"可推知，该材料最有可能出自一个科学网站，故选B.
24.D 推理判断题。由关键信息＂Get inspired by these apps＂和＂ Now take a look at the apps for inspiration可推知，作者介绍这四款应用软件是为了提供一些具体的例子让人们参考和寻找灵感，故选D.
B
When Emily Cummins was four years old, her grandfather gave her a hammer(锤子)。She loved using it, and started to learn how to make toys from old things.
When she was a teenager, she thought a lot about making inventions to help other people. Emily's another granddad got an illness and had a lot of pain in his hands and fingers. One day, Emily saw that he had problems getting toothpaste out of the tube(软管)。She made an invention that helped him with this, and won Young Engineer for Britain Award for her toothpaste dispenser(自动取物器)。
A few years later, Emily learnt about the situation in some African countries where women and children often walk many kilometers a day to get water for their villages. They can only carry one bucket(桶) a time, and they usually put the bucket on their head. Emily's invention is a simple water carrier. The " wheel" on the water carrier is made of branches of trees. It's made of wood, so it's easy to repair. This makes it possible for women to transport up to five buckets each time. They don't have to carry the bucket on their head.
Her latest project is a simple fridge using only the energy that comes from the sun. There are now thousands of families in villages in Zambia and South Africa that use it to keep milk, food and medicine cool.
Emily is now a young woman. She is the winner of several prizes for her inventions. She was named one of the world's top ten young people.
Emily often visits schools and talks to teenagers. She wants to inspire(激励) them to come up with new ideas that make the world a better place. She isn't interested in making a bigger TV or better sound system. She wants to create change for the better.
25.How many inventions made by Emily are mentioned in the text?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
26.Why did Emily invent the toothpaste dispenser?
A. To exercise her granddad's fingers.
B. To take part in a British competition.
C. To help her granddad get toothpaste.
D. To treat her granddad's serious illness.
27.What inspired Emily to invent a water carrier for people in some African countries?
A. The difficulty in getting water.
B. The poor public transportation.
C. People's dependence on buckets.
D. Local women's living conditions.
28.Which of the following words can best describe Emily?
A. Patient and clever.
B. Outgoing and brave.
C. Beautiful and caring.
D. Helpful and creative.
29. What is the best title for the text?
A. Change for the better
B. Top ten young people
C. Wonderful inventions
D. Help from the grandfather
答案:
【B篇短文大意】为了帮助他人，埃米莉发明了挤牙膏装置、运水装置以及不用电的冰箱，同时，她还激励青少年用奇思妙想来将世界变得更好。
25.B 细节理解题。通读全文可知，本文共提到了埃米莉的三项发明，分别是：挤牙膏装置、运水装置以及用太阳能的冰箱，故选B.
26.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的＂Emily's another granddad... Emily saw that he had problems getting toothpaste out of the tube(软管）。 She made an invention that helped him with this"可知，埃米莉发明挤牙膏装置是为了帮爷爷挤牙膏，故答案为C.
27.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的＂women and children often walk many kilometers a day to get water""They can only carry one bueket(桶） a time,and they usually put the bucket on their head" 及＂This makes it possible for women to transport up to five buckets each time.They don't have to carry the bueket on their head"可推知，正是因为一些非洲国家的人们取水困难，埃米莉才发明了运水装置，故选A.
28.D 推理判断题。为了帮助他人，埃米莉发明了一些实用的物品，由此可推知，她乐于助人且有创造力，故选D.
29.A 标题归纳题。本文主要是围绕埃米莉的三项发明展开的，这三项发明都是为了改善人们的生活，再结合最后一段中的＂She wants to create change for the better"可知，A项最适合作本文的标题。
C(2021·江西中考改编)
About eight hundred years ago, a man in southern Turkey invented an amazing clock. It was more than 7 meters high. At its base(基座) was a life-size model elephant. Every half hour, something amazing happened. The whole clock came alive: Model birds, dragons and people started to move.
The clock's inventor was an engineer named al-Jazari. He lived in Turkey. Al-Jazari was probably one of the greatest engineers in history. Some historians call him "the father of modern-day engineering".
We know about al-Jazari mostly from a book that he wrote.________ They include clocks and hand-washing machines. The book also has drawings that show how each machine works.
Many everyday things today-from toys to car engines(发动机)-still use al-Jazari's ideas. Without his machines with moving parts, we might not have modern-day robots.
Today, it is still possible to see what al-Jazari's elephant clock looked like. A full-size working model is in Dubai's Ibn Battuta Mall. There, every half hour, al-Jazari's most amazing invention comes to life once again.
How Does the Elephant Clock Work?
A bowl with a small hole floats(浮) in a water tank(水箱) inside the elephant's body. As the bowl slowly sinks(下沉)，it pulls a rope that moves a human figure. His moving pen shows the number of minutes past the hour.
Every half hour, the water bowl becomes full and sinks completely. This causes a ball to fall from the top of the clock. The movement of the ball causes a phoenix to move and make a sound.
The ball then drops out of a falcon's mouth into the mouth of a Chinese dragon. The weight of the ball causes the dragon's head to move down, and the dragon's tail pulls the water bowl back up.
Finally, the ball drops out of the dragon's mouth and into a vase. As the ball lands in the vase, the elephant driver moves and makes a sound. The cycle begins again until there are no more balls on the top of the clock.
30. Why is al-Jazari called "the father of modern-day engineering"?
A. His ideas are still widely used in machines.
B. The elephant clock is an amazing invention.
C. His inventions include some parts of modern robots.
D. His book about machines is still popular with readers.
31.Choose the best sentence to fill in the blank "_________＂in Paragraph 3.
A. He became famous when he was a young man.
B. He invented a lot of everyday machines in history.
C. It describes a number of machines of all shapes and sizes,
D. People in Turkey enjoy reading his books in their free time,
32.What does the underlined word " This" in Paragraph 7 refer to?
A. The pen moves.
B. The ball drops.
C. The bowl sinks completely.
D. The bowl pulls the rope.
33. How does the elephant clock work? Put the steps in the correct order.
a. The ball drops into the vase.
b. The ball drops into the dragon's mouth.
c. The elephant driver moves and makes a sound.
d. After 30 minutes, a ball starts to fall from the top.
e. The bowl moves down in the water and pulls on the rope.
A. b-d-a-c-e
B. e-d-b-a-c
C. a-e-b-d-c
D. c-a-d-e-b
答案:
【C篇短文大意】本文介绍了al-Jazari 对现代工程的影响，以及他所发明的大象水钟的工作原理。
30.A 推理判断题。根据第四段的内容可知，现在的很多日常物品－从玩具到汽车发动机－仍然在用al-Jazari的想法，如果没有他发明的那些带着活动部件的机器，我们可能不会有现代机器人，由此可推知，他的想法仍然被广泛应用在机器上，因此他被称为＂现代工程之父＂。故选A.
31.C 句子回填题。本段讲的是al-Jazari写的一本书，根据设空后的＂They include clocks and hand-washing machines"可知，设空处是说书里描述了很多机器。故选C.
32.C 代词指代题。根据画线词前的＂Every half hour, the water bowl becomes full and sinks completely"可知，This 指代＂the water bowl..,sinks completely".故选C.
33.B 排列顺序题。根据最后四段的内容可知，碗慢慢下沉，拉动可以移动人像的绳子，30分钟后，碗装满了水，完全沉没，球从钟表顶部掉落，之后球从猎鹰的嘴里掉进龙的嘴里，然后掉进花瓶里，最后骑大象的人动起来并发出声音，因此B项顺序正确。
D(2022·河南郑州经济技术开发区外国语学校调研)
Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers to tons of questions. Books and TV shows often depend on curiosity. People keep reading or watching them because they want to find out what happens around them. And curiosity also provides many practical benefits.
34._________ People wondered how processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more quickly. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology. Even if you don't plan to be an inventor or a researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. 35. _________ And you'll be good at your subjects because you enjoy the process of learning. Even if you're no longer a student, curiosity will make you an able worker.
What will you do if you're not curious? 36. _________ If you act like you're curious, you'll quickly start to feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic, the more interesting it becomes. As you learn about a topic, get information from as many sources as possible. Read all kinds of books, watch or listen to speeches and ask questions,37. _________ Instead, learn to understand the facts that different people know and the different opinions that they express.
38. _________ Instead, search for other possibilities and points of view. Remember, someone knows something that you don't know. Find out what it is and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes other people happy by letting them show off their knowledge.
A. Don't think you already know what you need to know.
B. Many of the greatest discoveries in history were made by curious people.
C. Luckily, curiosity is a skill that can be improved.
D. Don't always get your information from the same source.
E. If you develop the curiosity for learning, classes will become more fun.
答案:
【D篇短文大意】本文主要讲了好奇心的作用以及我们应该如何培养好奇心。
34-38 BECDA
【解析】做这种题目的时候，基本顺序为：先总体了解篇章大意，再细致分析句子之间的衔接。我们读到的文章，常见的为“总一分＂结构，或”总一分一总＂结构。（1)如果需要还原的句子是这个自然段的首句，一般来讲，这个句子就是这段话的topic sentence(主题句），接下来几个句子是supports(事实或例子）。就本文来说，第34和38小题，就是所在自然段的首句，第36小题虽然是第二句，但因为第一句提出问题，其实空处就是所在段落的主题句。（2)如果需要还原的句子处于段落中间，就反过来思考。先读这段话的主题句，然后选择与这个主题句有关、能够提供阐释信息的句子。本文中的第35和37小题，用的就是这个技巧。

（七）
A
Do you think your school rules are boring? Take a look at these rules.
No hugging

Some schools in Portland and Florida started the rule- no hugging- in 2010. Two years later some schools in New Jersey and Brooklyn made the same rule. The reason is clear-to avoid
＂unsuitable interactions(不适当的互动)＂ between students.
No schoolbags

One high school in Michigan doesn't allow carrying schoolbags into the classroom at all. The school asks students to return to their lockers(有锁存物 柜)between classes for their books in order to make sure they are safe in lunchrooms and classrooms.
No boots(靴子)

It might get very cold in winter in Pennsylvania, but students there aren't allowed to wear their boots into classrooms. It's to stop them from hiding things like mobile phones in the boots.
No balls

A Torontonian school doesn't allow its students to bring any hard balls to school. Why? A parent was taken to hospital with a concussion(脑震荡)after being hit by a ball.
Interested? Click here to read more,
19. When did some schools in New Jersey make the rule " no hugging"?
A. In 2008.
B. In 2010.
C. In 2012.
D. In 2014.
20.Where are the students at one high school in Michigan asked to keep their books?
A. In the lockers.
B. In the classrooms.
C. In the lunchrooms.
D. In teachers' offices.
21.Mobile phones are not allowed in class in________.
A. some schools in Portland
B. some schools in Florida
C. schools in Pennsylvania
D. some schools in Brooklyn
22. Who is the reason for a Torontonian school's " no balls" rule?
A. A teacher.
B. A doctor.
C. A student.
D. A parent.
23.Where is the text probably from?
A. A newspaper.
B. A website.
C. A speech.
D. A diary.
答案:
【A篇短文大意】本文介绍了一些学校的规则。
19.C 细节理解题。根据表格中的＂Some schools in Portland and Florida started the rule-no hugging- in 2010. Two years later some schools in New Jersey and Brooklyn made the same rule"可知选C.
20.A 细节理解题。根据表格中的＂The school asks students to return to their lockers(有锁存物柜）between classes for their books in order to make sure they are safe in lunchrooms and classrooms"可知选A.
21.C 推理判断题。根据表格中的＂It's to stop them from hiding things like mobile phones in the boots"可推知，在宾夕法尼亚州手机不允许带进课堂。故选C.
22.D 细节理解题。根据表格中的＂Why?A parent was taken to hospital with a concussion（脑震荡）after being hit by a 可知选D.
23.B 推理判断题。根据文章的最后一句＂Click here to read more”可推知，本篇文章很可能来自一个网站。故选B.
B(2021·湖南衡阳中考改编)
Some children cannot wait to grow up, because once you become an adult, you are free to make your own decisions. More importantly, you can do all those things that you cannot do now because you are too young. So, the question is," At what age do you really become an adult?" Well, people become adults at different ages in different places.
In Australia the 18th birthday is a very important event for young Australians because it means they can do almost anything they want. They can vote(选举)，learn to drive a car, get married, join the army and even buy their own houses. Even if they can do all these things, most Australians have to wait until their 21st birthday to really celebrate becoming an adult. This is the traditional adult age in Australia, the USA and the UK.
Even though 21 is the traditional adult age in many English-speaking countries, the law nowadays is different in each country. In the UK you can join the army at 16 and even get married at 16 if your parents allow. Young people in the UK can learn to drive a car at 17, although they have to wait until they are 18 to vote.
In China, you can vote and learn to drive a car when you are 18, but if you want to get married, women have to wait until they are 20 and men until they are 22.Chinese people celebrate important birthdays every 10 years- so when young people turn 20, they can expect a big party!
No matter what age you are, becoming an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible(负责任的)。Once you are finally able to take care of yourselves and make your own decisions, then you can say that you are truly all grown-ups.
24.Some children cannot wait to grow up because________.
A. they hope to drive a car
B. they can decide to do things freely
C. they want to move out and live alone
D. they can celebrate birthdays
25.The underlined word "adult" means "________”.
A. grown-up
B. kid
C. parent
D. elder
26.Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. In Australia, people can vote at 16.
B. In China, men can get married at 18.
C. In the UK, people can drive at 17.
D. In the USA, people can get married at 16.
27.What does the last paragraph tell us?
A. When people celebrate their 18th birthday, they become adults.
B. When people turn 20,they should take care of themselves.
C. When you can make your own decisions, you become adults.
D. A true grown-up is independent and responsible.
28. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Why some children can't wait to grow up.
B. People become adults at different ages in different places.
C. What people can do at different ages.
D. When people can get married and when they can drive.
答案:
【B篇短文大意】本文介绍了世界上不同国家对成年的界定以及成年后能做的事情。
24.B细节理解题。由第一段中的＂Some children cannot wait to grow up, because once you become an adult, you are free to make your own decisions"可知，一些孩子迫不及待地想长大是因为一旦长大便能自由地做决定，故
选B.
25.A 词义猜测题。由画线词后的＂you are free to make your own decisions"及最后一段中的＂Once you are finally able to take care of yourselves and make your own decisions,then you can say that you are truly all grown-ups"可知，adult与grown-up 同义，意为“成年人”，故选A.
26.C 细节理解题。由第三段中的＂Young people in the UK can learn to drive a car at 17"可知，C项表述正确。
27.D 段落大意题。通读最后一段可知，成为成年人意味着学会独立和负责任，而当你最终能够照顾自己并自己做决定的时候，你就是一个真正的成年人了。故选D.
28.B主旨大意题。文章第一段最后一句＂Well, people become adults at different ages in different places"是全文的主题句，起统领全文的作用；第二、三、四段皆是围绕这一句话展开的，介绍了世界不同国家对成年的界定；第五段强调虽然国家之间存在不同，但只有学会独立及承担责任的时候才是真正意义上的成年。故选B.
C(2021·山西中考)
请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺。选项中有一项为多余项。
Recently, teenagers face many kinds of problems. Like many of them, I was once troubled with worries and dissatisfaction. Few people could understand my feelings.29. ________.
＂The problem with your generation is that you always expect to be happy," my mother once said. 30. ________ Shouldn't we try hard to achieve it?
But now I have noticed a change in my thinking. I gradually realize what my mother said is correct. Over these years, many studies have shown that we are crazy about happiness and high self-confidence.31. ________ In fact, we may often be happier when we stop focusing on happiness.
We should also reset our expectations of the future. Don't expect miracles(奇迹)，and accept that no matter how hard we try, feelings of failure and unhappiness will appear from time to time. When we feel sad, it's often because we have learned something painful but important.32. ________ At the same time, we should learn how to deal with them rather than trying to make them disappear.
33. ________ As my mother tried to teach me all those years ago,＂Prepare for the worst, hope for the best, and be unsurprised by everything in between."
A. Neither could my parents.
B. We should keep the stress off ourselves.
C. Surely happiness was the purpose of living.
D. That may make us less satisfied with our lives.
E. Happiness arrives when we are least expecting it.
F. So it's necessary for us to accept sad feelings as part of life.
答案:
【C篇短文大意】本文主要介绍了作者对幸福快乐的理解和感悟。
29-33 ACDFE
D
请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词。每空一词。
Imagine that you're taking an exam. You find it difficult to answer those questions, and time's running out. Would you choose to cheat? Probably some of us have once cheated in a test.
Certainly, it's not correct. It's important to follow the rules because the world will be in a mess without rules. For example, if we all do what we want to do on the road, accidents will happen everywhere. However, as time goes by, some rules have become barriers(障碍)to the development of people and society. We'll lack(缺乏)creativity if we're too well-behaved in the world full of rules. We have to think outside the box. So sometimes, it's okay to break the rules. But you need to learn how to do it.
●Learn the rules first
Qi Baishi was a talented Chinese artist. He found his own style after spending much time learning traditional drawing and painting skills. Break it after you master it- that's what you can learn from great minds.
●Evaluate(评估)if the result is worth it
Each person has their own values. Before breaking the rules, think over whether it will go against your values. Try to make a wise decision and you must be prepared for the bad results.
All in all, rules are meant to help us, not rule us. So we have reason to believe that we can try to break the rules when they prevent us from becoming better. Of course, we can break the rules sometimes, but we can't break the law.
Have you ever cheated in an exam? Of course, it's not right to cheat. Everyone should follow the rules so that the world we live in won't be in a 34. ________ .However, some rules may stop people and society from 35. ________ as time goes by. If we follow all the rules all the time, we won't come up with 36. ________ ideas. So we have to think outside the box and break the rules sometimes.
Here are two tips when breaking the rules. First, learn the rules. Qi Baishi mastered traditional drawing and painting skills 37. ________ he found his own style. Second, evaluate if the result is worth it. Think about whether breaking the rules will go against your values. Make decisions 38. ________ and be ready for the bad results.
In a word, sometimes we are supposed to break the rules but we can't break the law.
答案:
【D篇短文大意】本文主要介绍了要遵守规则，但有时也要打破规则，并提出了打破规则时的一些建议。
34.mess 【解析】根据第二段中的＂It's important to follow the rules because the world will be in a mess without rules"可知此处应填mess.
35.developing【解析】根据第二段中的＂However, as time goes by, some rules have become barriers(障碍） to the development of people and society"可知，随着时间的推移，一些规则可能会阻碍人们和社会的发展。stop...from doing sth.意为＂阻止·····做某事＂。故填 developing.
36.creative 【解析】根据第二段中的＂We'll lack（缺乏） creativity if we're too well-behaved in the world full of rules"可知，我们如果一直遵守所有规则，就不会提出有创意的想法。设空处修饰名词ideas,故填 creative.
37.before【解析】根据文中第三段中的＂He found hisown style after spending much time learning traditional drawing and painting skills"可知，齐白石在找到自己的绘画风格之前先掌握了传统的绘画技能。故填 before.
38.wisely 【解析】根据文中第四段中的＂Try to make a wise decision and you must be prepared for the bad results"可知，要做明智的决定并为不好的结果做好准备。设空处修饰动词，应用副词。故填 wisely.

（八）
A
The Name of This Book Is Secret
Readers will love following Max-Ernest and Cass as they solve the mystery(谜) of a missing magician! Filled with word games, this is a book that won't stay secret for long.
＂An amazing story full of puzzles(不解之谜)！It will certainly win your heart and will make you never want to stop turning the pages!"
-Alex Smith,13
Buy now! $13.90(hardcover),$8.20(e-book)
The London Eye Mystery
Salim suddenly disappears. No one knows where he has gone. How on earth could he have disappeared? His cousins, Ted and Kat, have to follow clues(线索)around London and find him before it is too late. Can they make it?
＂It's a great book! I had my nose in it all the time! This must be the coolest book in the world!"
-Sarah Andrew,12
Buy now! $12.60(hardcover),$7.10(e-book)
26.Who is missing in The Name of This Book Is Secret?
A. Salim.
B. A magician.
C. Max-Ernest.
D. Cass.
27.What does Sarah mean by saying "I had my nose in it"?
A. She liked the smell of the book.
B. The book was very hard to understand.
C. The book was so interesting that she read it carefully.
D. The content of the book is very strange.
28.How much money can you save if you buy an e-book of The London Eye Mystery instead of a hardcover of it?
A.$5.50.
B.$5.70.
C.$7.10.
D.$19.70.
答案:
【A篇短文大意】本文展示的是两本书的购物页面，包括两本书的简介、读者评价以及价格等方面的信息。
26.B 细节理解题。根据第一本书介绍中的＂a missing magician"可知答案为B.
27.C 推理判断题。通读 Sarah Andrew的描述可推断，那本书如此有趣以至于她很认真地阅读，故答案为C.have one's nose in a book 意为＂专心致志地读书＂。
28.A 数字计算题。对比＂The London Eye Mystery"电子书和精装书的价格，经过减法计算可知，买电子书可以节省＄5.50,故答案为A.
B(2021·江苏连云港中考)
When she was alone, Mary felt lonelier than ever. She went out of the house and ran around the garden ten times. Ben Weatherstaff was working in it.
＂Spring is coming," he said to Mary. "I can smell it in the air. Soon there will be spring flowers."
At this moment, the robin flew toward them and landed at Mary's feet.
＂He remembers me," she said.
＂He knows everything that happens here," Ben said. "Only he knows what's happening in the garden that has no door into it. No one else has been inside it for ten years."
Ben walked away to continue his work. Mary bent down and began talking to the robin. She felt happier than she had ever felt. The robin trusted her and did not fly away. It began pecking at the ground, looking for a worm to eat. Mary looked closely at the ground. She saw something that looked like metal. She picked it up. It was dirty and rusty. She cleaned it and saw that it was a key.
＂It's been in the ground for many years," she thought. "I wonder if it is the key to the garden. If it is, then I must find the door."
Mary skipped around the garden. The robin followed her. Mary stopped skipping and spoke to the robin.
＂He showed me where to find the key," she thought. "Can you show me where the door is?"
The robin sat on the top of the garden wall. It began to sing. The wall was covered with ivy. Mary pulled at a piece of the ivy. It came away from the wall. Behind the wall was a door. Mary put the key in the lock of the door and turned it. The door opened. Only seconds later, Mary was inside the secret garden.
Mary thought it was the most beautiful garden she had ever seen.
29.Which is the right order for the robin?
a. It followed Mary around the garden.
b. It sat and sang on the top of the garden wall.
c. It pecked at the ground and looked for a worm.
d. It flew toward Ben and Mary and landed at Mary's feet.
A. b-c-d-a
B. b-a-d-c
C. d-c-a-b
D. d-a-b-c
30.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 7 refer to?
A. The key.
B. The robin.
C. The flower.
D. The lock.
31.Which word best describes Mary's feeling in the end?
A. Sad.
B. Worried.
C. Lonely.
D. Excited.
32.What is the best title for the text?
A. Mary Discovers the Door
B. Mary Finds a Secret Garden
C. Mary Remembers the Robin
D. Mary Helps Her Best Friend
答案:
【B篇短文大意】本文讲的是玛丽在知更鸟的指引下找到了一个漂亮的花园的故事。
29.C细节理解题。根据第三段＂At this moment,the robin flew toward them and landed at Mary's feet",第七段中的＂It began pecking at the ground, looking for a worm to eat",第九段中的＂Mary skipped around the garden. The robin followed her",以及第十一段中的＂The robin sat on the top of the garden wall.It began to sing”可知，正确的顺序是C项。
30.A 代词指代题。画线词是it,根据其后的＂She cleaned it and saw that it was a key"可知，it指代的是＂钥匙”，故答案为A.
31.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段的描述＂Mary thought it was the most beautiful garden she had ever seen"可推断，玛丽最后的感觉是＂兴奋的”，故答案为D.
32.B 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，适合本文的最佳标题是“玛丽找到了一个秘密花园”，故答案为B.
C(2021·浙江杭州萧山区六校联考)
A snow maze(迷宫)in Western Canada has broken the record for the world's biggest. According to Guinness World Records, the huge2,789.11 square meters of maze beats the previous Canadian record holder at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay.
For years, farmers Clint Masse and Angie Masse would be busy building a corn maze on their farm just outside of the small town of St Adolphe. Knowing there would be a long, cold winter in Canada, they decided to make a big snow maze instead.
But it was not an easy thing, Clint Masse told AFP. He said building the maze required weeks of planning, tens of thousands of dollars and 370 trucks of snow. "Making snow is really expensive," he said, pointing to the cost of renting generators, tractors and other equipment, fuel and weeks of labor(劳动)。
There were design challenges too. "You're not designing a path. What you are doing is designing walls and every wall has a double duty: it's got a path on this side and a path on that side," Masse said. The couple used computer-aided design software.
Although temperatures dropped to a low of 40 degrees below zero in January, people kept coming in droves. Inside the maze, visitors walked between walls of snow that were 1.8 meters high. "It was fun," one of the visitors Crooks said. "We just kept turning every possible way. It took us a while. We didn't time it; we should have. Maybe half an hour? Yep!" If cold temperatures hold, the maze could stay open for a few more weeks, and Clint Masse said he hoped to have more than 10,000 visitors.
33.We can infer from the passage that_______.
A. Clint and Angie changed their ideas about what to make because of the weather
B. it was easy to build the snow maze
C. few visitors came when the temperatures dropped to a low of-40℃
D. Clint and Angie were farmers who grew cotton
34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The only difficulty of making the maze was the high cost.
B. The maze has already received 10,000 visitors.
C. The winter in Canada is always long and cold.
D. It's very expensive to build this maze.
35. What do Clint and Angie Masse need to make their snow maze?
a. tens of thousands of dollars
b.370 trucks of snow
c. some com
d. computer-aided design software
e. generators, tractors and other equipment
A. a,b,c,e
B. a,b,c,d
C. a,b,d,e
D. b,c,d,e
36. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

答案:
【C篇短文大意】本文主要介绍了加拿大西部的一个雪地迷宫。
33.A 推理判断题。根据第二段的最后一句话可推知，Clint和Angie因为加拿大的天气状况而改变了他们原本的想法。故选A.
34.D 正误判断题。根据第四段的第一句＂There were design challenges too"可知，做迷宫在设计上也有挑战，故A项说法错误；根据最后一段的最后一句可知B项说法错误；C项说法太绝对，故排除；根据第三段内容可知D项说法正确，故选D.
35.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的＂He said building the maze required...tens of thousands of dollars and 370 trucks of snow...the cost of renting generators, tractors and other equipment" 和第四段中的＂The couple used computer-aided design software"可知选C.
36.A 文章结构题。通读全文可知，A项符合本文的篇章结构。故选A.
D
请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。
In one area of the Atlantic Ocean, strange things have happened for many times. Boats and planes have suddenly disappeared without a trace (踪迹)．People have seen strange things in the sky. 37. _______ This area is called the Bermuda Triangle(百慕大三角)。
Every day, scientists learn more about the world. They are always interested in the world mysteries and wonders. With high technology nowadays, they have known a lot of them.38. _______
In the 1940s,the United Fruit Company's workers were clearing land in Costa Rica for a banana plantation, Suddenly, the workers stopped.39. _______The smallest ones were two centimeters across. The largest ones were two meters across. The society that made them is gone, and no one knows why they were made. Because people have moved the balls, it is difficult to study them.40. _______
In June of 1908,there was a large explosion(爆炸)over Russia. The explosion gave off about 1,000 times more energy than the atomic bomb dropped in Japan. It knocked down about 60 million trees over 2,000 square kilometers. People call the explosion "The Tunguska Event".41. _______
Scientists are still working to understand it. Some day we may understand these mysteries. But until then, they
are still puzzles for us all.
A. Some now stand in front of people's houses!
B. And compasses have stopped working properly.
C. In fact, strange things happen in the world every day.
D. But even today, nobody knows what caused it.
E. They are too large for people to study.
F. They had found almost perfectly round stone balls in different sizes.
G. But there are still things that people don't understand.
答案:
【D篇短文大意】本文主要介绍了世界上的一些未解之谜。
37.B 空格前描述了百慕大三角的一些奇怪的现象，B项＂而且指南针不能正常工作＂也属于和上文相似的奇怪现象。故选B.
38.G 空格前提到科学家在不断地了解这个世界，利用科技揭开了很多谜团，结合下文内容可知，空格处应该是说仍然还有很多无法理解的事情。故选G.
39.F 上文说工人突然停了下来，下文提到了大小和the balls,由此可知F项衔接上下文。
40.A 本段都是在说哥斯达黎加的神秘石球，这里是说，至今还有一些石球在人们的房屋前。故选A.
41.D 空格前介绍了发生在现俄罗斯的通古斯大爆炸，空格后说科学家们仍在研究以了解它，D项＂但是即使到今天，也没人知道它是什么引起的＂符合文意。故选D.