江苏省南京市联合体2021-2023年中考英语二模试题分类汇编：阅读理解

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江苏省南京市联合体
2021-2023年中考英语二模试题分类汇编
阅读理解
2023年江苏省南京市联合体中考二模英语试题
三、阅读理解(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下列材料, 从材料后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Spend the summer at Camp Brown Hawk!
Camp is located on beautiful lake Echo!
Chances for campers to have fun:
· hiking on beautiful trails
· swimming
· canoeing and kayaking
· doing crafts such as pottery and woodcarving
· doing fun, nature-based science activities Reserve a spate
· singing songs around the campfire Send a check for $50. 00
to the address below.
All checks must
About Camp Brown Hawk: be received by May 15.
· We're 80 years old this year.
· All camp staff are trained and experienced.
· Each cabin houses eight boys or girls. Camp Brown Hawk Office
· Kids from ages 6 to 16 are welcome. 32 lake Road
Echo Valley. CT, 06421
26. Which part tells about camp activities?
A. Camp Brown Haw Office.
B. Chances for campers to have fun.
C. About Camp Brown Hawk
D. Reserve a space.
27. Which of the following best supports the idea that the camp is safe?
A. There are eight kids per cabin.
B. The camp is on the lake.
C. All camp staff are trained.
D. Campers sing songs.
28. Why does the poster include a picture?
A. To catch the readers' attention.
B. To show how to get to the lake.
C. To show exactly what the camp looks like.
D. To say more about the camp's activities.
B
What is two inches tall, can hang in mid-air, and flies in every direction including backwards? It's not an insect. The answer is the bee hummingbird.
Most hummingbirds are about three to five inches long. But the bee hummingbird is only five centimeters, or about two inches, making it the smallest species of bird alive today. Really it isn't bigger than a large insect. But don't let its tiny body fool you. This bird is a strong flier. It can beat its wings up to 80 times per second. If you ever see one in flight, you'll notice its wings are just a blur to the human eye. Hummingbirds are also the only vertebrates(脊椎动物)that can hover in one place. Add to that being able to fly backwards and upside down, and these creatures are amazing flying machines.
And being a master flier isn't the only one of the bee hummingbird's talents. The bee hummingbird does a great job performing its part in plant reproduction(繁衍). During the course of a single day, the bee hummingbird can visit up to 1, 500 flowers. And just like a bee, when the bee hummingbird drinks nectar from the flowers, pollen(花粉)is moved from the flower to the bird's body. This pollen is carried to the next flower. Moving pollen from one flower to another helps plants make seeds.
Besides drinking nectar, bee hummingbirds eat insects. In fact, they eat about half their bodyweight each day. But what's more impressive is that they drink eight times their body weight every day. This is why they live in areas where there are gardens and forests. These tiny birds are found mainly in Cuba, but some have been seen in Jamaica and Haiti as well.
Except for its size, there's no doubt that the bee hummingbird is a powerful flier.
29. What is true about bee hummingbirds?
A. They all live in Cuba.
B. They cannot fly upside down.
C. They are three to five inches long.
D. They may be as small as some insects.
30. How do bee hummingbirds help flowering plants?
A. They drink pollen in the flowers.
B. They give the flowering plants energy.
C. They build their nests in flowering plants.
D. They help flowering plants make seeds and reproduce.
31. If a bee hummingbird weighs 2 grams, how many grams will it drink in a day?
A. 1 gram B. 2 grams C. 8 grams D. 16 grams
32. Where is the passage most probably from?
A. A story book B. A literary novel. C. A science magazine D. A tourist guide
C
Friendship
"Give me a dollar and I'll be your best friend.
"Madeline smiled as she said that to me.
She was so pretty and so popular
With shiny brown hair and a confident smile.
I thought, "Everyone wants to be Madeline's friend.
I was new to the school, and different, and shy.
I needed a friend, and she was the best!

My uncle had given me birthday money,
Crisp, new bills I was saving
For a playhouse my father would build
With a door and three windows—I could see it already—
A place just for me and a friend. if I wanted
But I needed a friend, and here was my chance

Next day in the schoolyard I gave her the dollar
She flashed me that smile—or was it a laugh?—
And next thing I knew she had disappeared
That's when it hit me, the shame and the tears
Which I couldn't cry, or the whole school would know
How low I would go, that I needed a friend
There she was laughing at me with her buddies
If only the ground would swallow me up!

Luckily, summer was coming soon
I wouldn't see any of them till the fall
Even the worst times come to an end, And this year I made a new friend who
Likes me for me: still shy, kind of awkward,
Not good at sports, but sometimes funny
Her smile is a real one, and of course.
She never asks me for money
—Joan Kocsis
33. Madeline is best described as __________ in the poem.
A. shy B. dishonest C. funny D. brave
34. Line 21 says, "If only the ground would swallow me up!" What does this line mean?
A. The writer wished she could disappear
B. The ground in the schoolyard was too hard.
C. She did not feel good and could not swallow
D. The speaker hoped that an earthquake would happen
35. Why does the writer use the words "I needed a friend" three times in this poem?
A To emphasize B. To. add more information
C. To show cause and effect D. To compare or contrast
36. What lesson does the writer want to tell in this poem?
A. You can have only one best friend
B. Work hard and do your best at school
C. Money cannot buy happiness
D. Save your money for things you really need.
D
Ben was riding in the back seat of a car this summer when he recognized the tune(曲调) on the radio.
"I thought, 'That's my song!"" says Ben, who's almost 8 years old. "I was proud.
He should be proud when he rocks out to "Backstroke Raptor". It is a peppy ode(颂歌) to a water-loving dinosaur who helps his buddies fix a boat and go away from their island. The plot was Ben's idea.
"Children's ideas are just cooler than adults'. " says director Lee. He set up The Story Piratcs in 2004. He became interested in kid-written material while at Northwestern University. "When I graduated. I was still interested in work by kids, " he says.
"The secret sauce of Story Pirates is that we allow kids to write about what they want, says producer Sam. That could be a flying purple doughnut(甜甜圈), or something more realistic like what happened in their daily life", he says
"We really try to stress that this isn't a competition and Ben isn't a winner, "Lee says. "He's just one of thousands of kids who sent us a story. We happened to pick that one.
Although kid writers aren't in the room while The Story Pirates develop their plays and so p;s
Lee says they're never forgotten. If there are gaps to fill in, the goal is to make sure any added material stays true to the original(起初的)story.
Podcast(播客)listeners get to hear the kids' voices during interviews about how the writer came up with his or her story.
After talking to Lee for the podcast — which aired in January — Ben went to New York with his family to see "Backstroke Raptor" performed onstage by actors in costumes.
When he grows up, Ben wants to be an engineer. But he's not done with being a writer. "Coming up with stories is about figuring out how to put parts together, "he adds. "Think about the characters, the setting, the problem and how to solve it, "Ben explains.
His mother, Maryam Brown, says that process suits Ben. "He has a mind for machines and building, and that's who he is, "she says. "But the creativity is also who he is. "
37. When Ben heard the tune on the radio, he felt ___________.
A. tired but excited B. excited and satisfied
C. satisfied but scared D. tired and bored
38. The underlined word "realistic" means"___".
A. possible to achieve B. of great value
C. with no hope D. able to plan carefully
39. According to the article, which of the following about The Story Pirates is true?
A. It aims to make sure actors perform on stage in costumes.
B. It allows children to write about whatever they would like.
C. It'is a competition and children with exciting ideas will win.
D. It was set up in 2004 and kid writers can be easily forgotten.
40. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The most popular idea B. Helping kids realize dreams
C. How to make up stories D. Kids' creativity is a treasure

2022年江苏省南京市联合体中考二模英语试题
三、阅读单选
Welcome to 2022 Summer Fun Club!
     Are you looking for something that can add colour to your summer holiday? If yes, here are the summer courses that you cannot miss!Each course offers summer students the chance to learn new skills!You will have an unforgettable summer filled with fun, happiness and new friendships!
Teenagers Can CookThe course is to improve students’ knowledge in the kitchen. You will learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and how to buy proper ingredients（原料）and follow steps in recipes（食谱）. You can sit comfortably and eat what you have cooked at the end of each lesson.
Space ExplorersYou will learn about the solar system through books, songs, arts and activities. You will be able to create your own rocket ship, discover planets, play with space sand and so much more!
Acting for FunThis is a course that lets students enjoy the fun of acting. Through acting and speaking in front of people, you will be more confident. Parents are welcome to watch the performance at the end of the course.
Little writersThe course is divided into two parts. In the first part, students are introduced to famous stories and their writers. Famous writers will be invited to give talks on short story writing. In the second part, students are taught to write stories by using different skills. You can also get the chance to write other text types, such as poems and plays.

26．Which course should Nick join if he wants to be more confident?A．Acting for Fun. B．Little Writers. C．Teenagers Can Cook. D．Space Explorers.
27．What can students do in the writing course?
A．Write stories and other text types. B．Give talks on short story writing.
C．Get to know the importance of acting. D．Learn about the solar system by reading.
28．What is the purpose of the text?
A．To ask students to act with their parents in public.
B．To attract students to join 2022 Summer Fun Club.
C．To encourage students to cook meals for their parents.
D．To introduce some famous space explorers to students.

Your English teacher has introduced a play to your class. Read the play.
Characters: Sarah, student, 13 years old
Jason, student, 14 years old
Betty, student, 15 years old
Cindy, student, 14 years old
Time: One Sunday afternoon in spring
Place: Sunshine Park
(The four teenagers have just finished the picnic. They are tidying up.)
Sarah: Wow! That was a great picnic. I’m so full that I can hardly move.
Jason: That’s no excuse for not tidying up, Sarah. Come over here and help me pack up the leftover food. Betty, can you put out the fire, please? And clean up the place.
Betty: (Speaking unhappily to herself) How can I always get the dirty and difficult jobs? It’s not fair.
(Betty throws a bit of water on the fire. Then she picks up the ashes with an old newspaper and wants to throw them into the long grass.)
Sarah: (Sounding surprised) What are you doing, Betty? _______
Jason: Whoops...the paper has caught fire.
Sarah: And the grass...Jason, Cindy, help! Help!
(Jason and Cindy come over quickly. They help put out the fire completely.)
Betty: Oh, no. What have I done?
Cindy: You know that we should do everything carefully, don’t you?
Betty: (With her head in her hands) Yes. What have I done? What have I done?
29．The words in brackets such as “(The four teenagers have just finished the picnic They are tidying up.)” tell ________.
A．how the writer acts in the play
B．when and where the story happens
C．what the characters are saying to each other
D．what the characters are doing and how they are acting
30．Which of the following sentences should be put in the blank?
A．You seem surprised! B．How interesting it is!
C．Don’t worry about it! D．That’s very dangerous!
31．How does Betty feel when she says “What have I done? What have I done?”?
A．She feels proud. B．She feels guilty. C．She feels relaxed. D．She feels lucky.

In ancient times, people tried to explain the world around them based on what they saw. People in ancient times saw that the sun came up from one side of the earth, moved across the sky and went down to the other side. Based on this observation, they believed that the sun travels around the earth. Going directly from observation to conclusion is called non-scientific thinking.
Here is an example of non-scientific thinking. Maybe you had a sick stomach, and ate a candy bar. An hour later, you found that you felt much better. You might conclude that it was the candy bar that made you feel better. But there are other possible reasons for the observation. Maybe you had taken some medicine an hour earlier, and it took a while to work. Maybe enough time had passed, and you would have felt better without eating the candy bar. Non-scientific thinking happens all the time.
The scientific method is a way of thinking that helps you to avoid making incorrect conclusions. It helps you to avoid non-scientific thinking. It reminds you to treat your first conclusion as one of several possible conclusions. It reminds you to gather evidence（证据）to support your conclusion. The four steps in the scientific method begin by questioning an observation, and end with a conclusion that is based on evidence. First, you can ask a question about your observation, such as, “What makes a sick stomach feel better?” Second, state a possible answer to the question, such as, “A candy bar makes a sick stomach feel better.” Third, test your guess, this can be done in many different ways. You could wait until you have a sick stomach again, eat a candy bar, and see what happens. Finally, think and conclude—think about what happened when you tested and you can make a conclusion.
32．The underlined word “observation” in Paragraph 1 means “________”.
A．watching carefully B．giving examples C．guessing quickly D．making conclusions
33．The purpose of the example in the second paragraph is to ________.
A．ask readers to take some medicine as early as they can
B．help readers understand what non-scientific thinking is
C．show how to make conclusions directly from observations
D．conclude that eating a candy bar can make people feel better
34．The last paragraph mainly talks about ________.
A．what makes non-scientific thinking
B．an example of non-scientific thinking
C．ways to make a sick stomach feel better
D．how to use the scientific method correctly
35．The text is most probably taken from ________.
A．an advertisement B．a movie poster C．a guide book D．a science magazine

Dennis didn’t feel like sleeping. He had gone to bed at the same time every night for as long as he could remember. He was tired of going to bed when his parents told him to. So one night, when fall seemed over, but it wasn’t yet winter, he decided he would stay up!
What Dennis didn’t realize is that staying awake at night is hard when your body needs to sleep. He tried everything he could think of to stop himself from falling asleep. He tried counting wolves（if counting sheep makes you sleepy, then counting wolves must surely do the opposite）, but unfortunately it made him even more tired. He started to suspect that it was the counting, and not the choice of animal, that made people sleepy.
Dennis was just about ready to give up when he heard a squeak（吱吱叫）from his hamster（仓鼠）Charlie. He went over to Charlie’s cage, but it was empty. Dennis followed the sounds of squeaking until he found Charlie on the floor, looking behind the door. Dennis noticed that something back there was throwing things at Charlie! Coins, balls of paper, and even some stones were flying in Charlie’s direction, as he squeaked.
“What’s there, Charlie?” Dennis asked as he picked up the hamster and walked towards the door.
What he saw made him wonder if he had actually fallen asleep and not realized it.
“It’s a…it’s a rabbit!” he said. No bigger than Charlie（and no smaller）, the rabbit wore a yellow shirt, a tiny pair of green pants, and a hat.
“Why are you throwing things at my hamster, rabbit?” asked Dennis.
“Why do you keep a vicious（凶猛的）hamster as a pet, human?” asked the rabbit. “Charlie is not vicious! More importantly, why are you in my room, rabbit?” asked Dennis. “That is an interesting question, human.”
“My name is not ‘human’, it’s Dennis.” Dennis said angrily. “I already know your name. And rabbits have names too!”
Dennis didn’t say anything for a moment, and neither did the rabbit. It was an awkward（尴尬的）silence for everyone except Charlie who, as usual, had fallen asleep shortly after Dennis picked him up.
“Well, what is your name then?” asked Dennis.
36．When did the story take place?
A．One night in late auturnn. B．One late afternoon in summer.
C．One afternoon in early spring. D．One early morning in winter.
37．Why does the writer uses the punctuation mark “…” in the sentence “It’s a…it’s a rabbit!”?
A．To show his certainty of this subject. B．To hide his limited knowledge in animals.
C．To express Dennis’ surprise at the rabbit. D．To display Dennis’ worry about his hamster.
38．Which is the right order of the following events?
a. Dennis heard the sounds of squeaking.
b. The rabbit threw balls of paper at Charlie.
c. Dennis tried to count wolves to stay awake.
d. Charlie fell asleep shortly after Dennis picked him up.
A．c-d-a-b B．d-a-c-b C．d-c-a-b D．c-b-a-d
39．What is the best title for the story?
A．Dennis’ lovely hamster B．Ways to stay up late
C．Dennis’ unusual night D．Advice on falling asleep
40．According to the last paragraph, what would most probably happen next?
A．The rabbit would run away at once. B．The rabbit would tell Dennis his name.
C．The rabbit would throw things at Dennis. D．The rabbit would fall asleep with Dennis.

2021年江苏省南京市联合体中考二模英语试题
三、阅读单选


Volunteer with us
People all over the world volunteer with UNICEF to help us reach the children and young people in greatest need. Join us, and you can help change the world for children. If you would like to partner with us, please contact unv@unicef.org.
Speak out
Your voice, joined with ours, can make a difference. Find a story on the UNICEF website, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter channel and share it with your friends.
Take a stand
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children. Let’s participate in World Children’s Day in 2021!

26．UNICEF was set up to _______.A．share ideas with friends B．support families without children
C．educate children and young people D．help children all over the world
27．To get the information about how to get involved, you can click on the icon ________.
A．About UNICEF B．Take action
C．Research and Reports D．Stories and Features
28．If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please ________.
A．volunteer with OXFAM
B．contact unv@unicef.org
C．join World Children’s Day
D．visit Facebook page of UNICEF

Prince Philip got into a car accident. He hit another car with a passenger and a baby onboard. Days after the accident, the victim complained that she still hadn’t heard any sort of apology from the Royals (英国王室成员). Finally, Prince Philip did his part to make things right. He sent the woman, Emma Fairweather, a letter of apology:
Dear Mrs. Fairweather,
I would like you to know how very sorry I am for my part in the accident at the Babingley cross-roads.
I have been across that crossing any number of times and I know very well the amount of traffic that uses that main road. It was a bright sunny day and at about three in the afternoon, the sun was low over the Wash. In other words, the sun was shining low over the main road. In normal conditions, I would have no difficulty in seeing traffic coming from the Dersingham direction, but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming and I am very sorry about the consequences (结果).
I was somewhat shaken after the accident, but I was greatly relieved that none of you were seriously injured. As a crowd was beginning to gather, I was advised to return to Sandringham House by a local Police Officer. I have since learned that you suffered a broken arm. I am deeply sorry about this injury.
I wish you a speedy recovery from a very terrible experience.
Yours sincerely,
Philip
29．Who was the victim in the car accident?
A．The Royals. B．Emma Fairweather.
C．Prince Philip. D．Mr. Fairweather.
30．According to Philip, the accident was caused by _______.
A．his poor driving skills
B．the changeable weather
C．his failure to notice the car coming
D．too much traffic from the Dersingham direction
31．By writing this letter, Philip mainly wanted to _________.
A．express his apology about what he did
B．show his worries about the terrible injury
C．explain the cause of accident to the media
D．share an unpleasant experience he recently had

Most people who move to a foreign country may experience a period of time when they feel very homesick and have a lot of stress. This experience is often called “culture shock”. It is important to understand and learn how to deal with it if you want to adapt (适应) successfully to your new home’s culture.
Generally speaking, there are four stages you will experience if you move to a foreign country. The first stage is usually referred to as (被称为) the excitement stage. When arriving in a new environment, you’ll be interested in the new culture; everything will seem exciting and everyone will seem friendly.
But it isn’t long before the excitement stage moves into the second stage. The excitement you felt before changes to stress. It seems that everything is difficult; the language is hard to learn, friends are difficult to make, and even simple things like shopping are challenges. It is at this stage that you are likely to feel frustrated (沮丧) and homesick. This is the stage which is referred to as “culture shock”.
However, culture shock doesn’t last very long. If you are one of those who manage to overcome it, you’ll move into the “recovery” stage. At this stage, you start to understand and accept the way things are done and the way people behave in your new environment.
The last stage is the “home” stage. This is the stage when you start to feel at home in the new culture. You start to learn from your new home, and prefer certain aspects of the new culture to your own culture.
Culture shock is normal. Everyone in a new situation will go through some form of it. Be brave, and overcoming culture shock is a piece of cake.
32．What is called “culture shock”?
A．Stresses when one is travelling or living abroad.
B．A simple stage when one begins a new life in a different place.
C．An experience of feeling homesick and stressful when one enters a different culture.
D．A homesick feeling when one finds it hard to take on some challenges in a foreign country.
33．During the “home” stage, you like ________.
A．both your own culture and the new culture
B．your own culture better than the new culture
C．some of the new culture better than your own culture
D．each part of the new culture better than your own culture
34．The stages of culture shock are ________.
A．culture shock→excitement→recovery→home
B．excitement→culture shock→recovery→home
C．culture shock→excitement→home→recovery
D．excitement→culture shock→home→recovery
35．The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to ________.
A．tell us about culture shock
B．show that culture shock is unusual
C．advise us to accept different things
D．encourage us to be brave in a new situation

A new school has opened recently. For an hour, pupils are taught how to use the mouse, the keyboard and the computer. Nothing unusual about that, you might think; except that these pupils are toddlers, ages just two or three.
We asked two experts their opinions on the growing phenomenon (现象) of “technology for toddlers”: Do you think we should teach computer skills to very young children?
•YES
Judy Clarke, director of technology, York College
At my college, we think that “ ________.” Although the usual age for the national school exams is 16, we put our best pupils forward for exams if we think they are ready. They might be just seven years old. Having had great success with these courses, we began to think about the “Technology for Toddlers” classes. They are aimed at giving the pre-school pupils a head start not only in technology skills, but also in writing, reading and communication using the computer. Apart from the actual lessons, we also encourage parents to get the children to practise their new skills at home. Parents say to me all the time, “Sarah can count up to 30 and is ahead of her peers” or “Jack has gained so much confidence from your classes.” Comments like these make it all worthwhile for me.
•NO
Alan Jackson, educational psychologist, Cardiff
I’ve worked as an educational psychologist (心理学家) for many years and I must say that I’m very worried about this trend for encouraging younger and younger children to use computers. The negative (负面的) aspects of staring at a screen for a long time at a young age are obvious. The lack of physical exercise, for example, can lead to obesity (肥胖) and the lack of interaction (互动) with real people can lead to problems with speech development. These are just two of the problems, but I could go on and on. I feel sorry for these children who clearly need to be running around and climbing trees with their friends.
36．Choose the best phrase to fill in the blank in Paragraph 3: At my college, we think that ________.
A．it’s never too old to learn B．it’s never too young to start
C．practice makes perfect D．all roads lead to Rome
37．The underlined phrase “head start” in the passage means ________.
A．good beginning B．possible chance
C．bad luck D．serious warning
38．Judy Clarke uses comments about Sarah and Jack to show ________.
A．she is satisfied with Sarah and Jack
B．how hard Sarah and Jack have worked
C．why some parents should feel proud of their children
D．young children can improve from “Technology for Toddlers” classes
39．What does Alan Jackson mean by saying “but I could go on and on”?
A．He thinks toddlers have much more to learn at school.
B．He still has much to do to deal with the serious problem.
C．He will keep studying the matter of teaching toddlers computer skills.
D．He thinks there are a lot more problems of young children using computers.
40．From the passage, we know that two experts are invited to ________.
A．tell toddlers how to learn computer skills successfully
B．show a new trend that kids learn to use computers at a very young age
C．present different opinions on whether kids should learn computer technology
D．introduce a new school that has opened computer courses for young children

答案：
2023年江苏省南京市联合体中考二模英语试题
26—28 BCA 29—32 DDDC 33—36BAAC 37—40 BABD

2022年江苏省南京市联合体中考二模英语试题
26．A    27．A    28．B
29．D    30．D    31．B
32．A    33．B    34．D    35．D
36．A    37．C    38．D    39．C    40．B

2021年江苏省南京市联合体中考二模英语试题
26．D    27．B    28．B
29．B    30．C    31．A
32．C    33．C    34．B    35．A
36．B    37．A    38．D    39．D    40．C