【2020年时事热点新闻】做中考英语阅读理解：火星“好奇号”的最新探测结果

2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-新闻报道01（2023·全国·九年级假期作业）Shenzhen Daily 2023-02-28Getting a pie from the sky is becoming a reality in the city as online delivery platform Meituan has been allowed to start drone delivery service(无人机送餐服务), Shenzhen Evening News reported.At Galaxy World in Longgang District, a reporter from the newspaper watched how a meal has been delivered by the drone on Thursday. The drone slowly landed and a door above the Meituan Intelligent Dining Cabinet(储藏柜) opened slowly, where the drone put the meal box inside the cabinet.“It takes about 15 minutes to place the order and receive the meal. A lot of people have tried the drone delivery service here,” said a woman who just took her meal box out from the cabinet.During the year 2022, food and drinks such as noodles, fruits, coffee and milk tea and even flowers have been delivered through Meituan’s drone delivery system, the report said.The company said that as of last year, it had completed over 100,000 drone deliveries. Meituan started to explore drone delivery service in 2017 and started the try in early 2021. The service has an average delivery time of 12 minutes, which is less than traditional delivery methods, according to the company.There are only a few cities in the world with the advantages of drone delivery service, and Shenzhen is taking the lead in China, according to the report. However, there are still some problems with this kind of service. 1．Where is the meal box put?A．In Longgang District.B．Inside the cabinet.C．By the drone.D．At Galaxy World.2．What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A．Where the drone landed.B．When the service started.C．How the service provided.D．Who watched the drone.3．What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Many cities around the world have the drone delivery service.B．The drone delivery service has many advantages in our daily life.C．Shenzhen is the first city starting drone delivery service in China.D．The drone delivery service is very popular all over the world.4．What is the passage going to talk about next?A．How to make good use of the drone delivery service.B．What problems the drone delivery service faces.C．How to solve the problems of the drone delivery service.D．What advantages the drone delivery service has.02（2023·广东汕头·校联考三模）A team of elderly women in Chongqing, serving as “shared-grandmas” to help working parents pick up their children from school and stay with the kids, has received a lot of likes online recently.The team of “shared-grandmas” from the Shipingcun Community in Chongqing’s Jiulongpo District includes nine retired (退休的) women, mostly empty-nesters (空巢老人). They volunteer to take care of 25 kids in the community.Working parents of the children who aren’t able to pick up their kids from school are in need of a temporary guardian (临时监护人). The volunteers can spare the time and energy for the family and ease (缓解) their loneliness by doing the job.Deng Lihong, 66, is a member of the team. Every weekday, she picks up the children from school, and accompanies them while they do their homework and play in the community room until their parents pick them up.“I feel young with the kids and my retired life is meaningful,” she said.“The program started in April and the number of the team members is still growing,” Cao Yidan, the chairman of Chongqing Amber Social Work Service Center, said.“The program is great and worth promoting (提倡) in other places in the country,” an Internet user said.“We encourage the retired women in the community to take part in this public service. It’s a win-win situation for the families in need and ‘shared-grandmas’. The feeling of achievement and happiness means a lot to them,” Peng Mei, the secretary of the Party Committee of Shipingcun Community, said.5．About working parents, we can learn from the third paragraph that ________.A．they want to go home directly after a day’s workB．they can’t pick up their kids from school on timeC．they hope their kids will help the elderly ease their lonelinessD．they think their kids need the care of grandmas6．The underlined word “accompanies” means “________” in the fourth paragraph.A．stays or goes somewhere with somebody B．helps somebody cook breakfastC．buys somebody some important things D．teaches somebody to do housework7．The “shared-grandmas” are ________ according to the passage.A．warm-hearted B．poor C．creative D．rich8．We can know from the passage that ________.A．all elderly women are encouraged to serve as “shared-grandmas”B．the program has started in all communities in the countryC．the working parents pay the “shared-grandmas” money for their workD．though the “shared-grandmas” are retired, they still play an active role in society9．What’s the best title of the passage?A．How the elderly spend their retired livesB．Empty-nesters volunteer to look after patientsC．“Shared-grandmas” — a win-win public serviceD．A program offers chances to all the elderly to let them enjoy themselves03（2023·云南昆明·云南师范大学实验中学校考三模）In December, 2022, Memphis Zoo in Tennessee announced that it would return Ya Ya, who arrived in the US in 2003. After her 20-year loan period(租借期) ended on April 7, China’s giant panda Ya Ya finally returned home from the US after 20 days.China prepared to welcome back Ya Ya and experts from Beijing Zoo arrived in the US in March to learn abouther habits and feeding situation from the zoo staff members. Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that the quarantine(检疫) and feeding places for Ya Ya are ready along with her feeding plans and medical care.In January, visitors found that Ya Ya had become very thin, which made many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about her health and life quality at the Memphis Zoo. The Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens said in an announcement that giant panda Ya Ya had been well cared for since it was sent to Memphis Zoo in the United States in 2003, and no signs of neglect(忽视) had been found, based on videos of the giant panda, monthly health reports and annual physical examinations.Once Ya Ya finishes a 30-day mandatory(强制的) quarantine in Shanghai after landing in China, she will then be sent to Beijing Zoo.The news that Ya Ya would come back to China cheered up millions of Chinese people. By April 9, 250 million people had talked about Ya Ya on the Internet. “Come home soon, Ya Ya. I’ll go to see you in the zoo even if I have to wait in line all day long!” An Internet user commented(评论) on Sina Weibo.10．When did Ya Ya return from the US?A．On April 7, 2003.B．On April 7, 2023.C．On April 27, 2023.D．On December 13, 202211．Why did many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about Ya Ya?A．Because it had been neglected.B．Because it had become very thin.C．Because it had been well cared for.D．Because it had annual physical examinations.12．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．China prepared to welcome Ya Ya back.B．Experts from Beijing Zoo learned about Ya Ya’s habits.C．The zoo staff members from Memphis Zoo didn’t know Ya Ya’s feeding situation.D．China prepared feeding plans and medical care for Ya Ya.13．What will happen to Ya Ya after a 30-day quarantine in Shanghai?A．She will be sent to Beijing Zoo.B．She will stay in Shanghai for further medical treatment.C．She will go back to the US.D．She will be put back in the wild.14．What can we infer from the Internet user’s words on Sina Weibo?A．He/She felt quite disappointed to know the news.B．He/She was surprised to hear the news.C．He/She felt angry to wait for a long time.D．He/She jumped for joy when he/she heard the news.04（2023·江苏苏州·苏州市第十六中学校考二模）“Tum left! Turn right!” In the information technology (IT) class, Zhang Ruixuan was controlling a robot to move around.“This is part of our artificial intelligence (AI) courses,” said the 10th grader from Beijing 101 Middle School. The school provides AI classes to both junior and senior high school students. Apart from compulsory (必修的) courses that teach basic knowledge, there are also optional (选修的) courses if students want to learn more.“This semester in our compulsory class, we have learned coding (编程) through a programming language called Python,” said Zhang. Using Python to code is a basic skill for training AI models. In recent years, Python has been tested in high school graduation exams in places like Beijing, Jiangsu and Anhui.In fact, having AI education in schools has become a growing trend (趋势) in many places, with Zhejiang province being atypical example. In 2020, Zhejiang added AI education into textbooks from Grade 5 in primary school all the way to senior high. In the city of Wenzhou, the government is planning to build 1, 000 AI experimental schools by 2025.“With the development of technology, our textbooks have been changing all the time,” said Shang Yin, an IT teacher from Beijing 101 Middle School. “From typing to using Word and Excel, and then today’s coding and AI, the courses are keeping up with the times and teaching students necessary skills.” In the future, there will be more jobs where AI knowledge is required. Even in daily life, people may need to understand things like Chat GPT and the internet of things. AI education will become increasingly important, Shang added.15．How did the writer start the passage?A．By drawing a conclusion.B．By telling a story.C．By describing a scene.D．By explaining the truth.16．What do we know about the AI class at Beijing 101 Middle School?A．It is an optional course.B．It only teaches basic knowledge.C．It teaches students to code with Python.D．It often makes students feel stressed.A．primary school B．junior high schoolC．senior high school D．college18．Why is AI education becoming increasingly important according to the passage?A．Because AI is included in all high school graduation exams.B．Because understanding AI is becoming a necessary skill.C．Because AI is going to take over school education.D．Because AI is students' most powerful competitor.05（2023·江苏盐城·校考二模）Zibo city in Shandong province has stormed the Internet since late February for its local barbecue. In March, the small city received about 4.8 million tourists. It is certainly not the only city that offers barbecue, or even the most famous one, but its seemingly sudden fame was steps in the making.Zhou Maosong, president of the Zibo Tourism Promotion Association said the popularity started from the crowd-gathering effect of cultural and tourism activities including a music festival. Then famous people tasted the barbecue and put their experiences online attracting young people, which led to a wave of students from neighbouring cities visiting Zibo. What better way to lure adventurous and hungry college students other than “tasty barbecue that makes you full within only 50 yuan!” However, Zibo did not fall into the trap (陷阱) of easy fame that dies fast where sellers cheat buyers on price and quality for the most profit (盈利) in the shortest time. A blogger on Douyin took an electronic scale (电子秤) to ten barbecue stands in Ziboto test if he would be offered less food. It turned out that not a single one was caught short of weight and some owners even offered him local snacks for free. Local people’s honest and friendly behaviour touched even more people online and again lifted the city’s popularity.Zibo’s successful story has inspired governments in other parts of the country to find their ways of supporting local businesses.19．What does the underlined word “lure” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Attract.B．Challenge.C．Follow.D．Organize.20．What are the other reasons for Zibo’s popularity besides the crowd-gathering effect?①Famous people’s recommendation.②Barbecue at low prices.③Support from neighbouring cities.④Local people’s kindness.A．①②③B．②③④C．①②④D．①③④21．Where is the passage probably taken from?A．A science fiction.B．A travel guide.C．A food advertisement.D．A news report.06（2023·山东日照·日照市新营中学校考三模）The common problem of myopia (近视) among students has been a big challenge for China to deal with for many years. According to reports, about 35.6 percent of primary school students and nearly 81 percent of senior high school students are nearsighted (近视的) in China.Considering this background, Wantang Primary School in Yunnan province really stands out. This is because none of the students at this school suffer from myopia. Parents, teachers and eye experts began discussing whether the school’s experience can be used to tackle the rising level of myopia across China.Yang Chenhao is a doctor at the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University. He said that while the school is a special case, some of its methods are highly worth learning, such as keeping children away from mobile phones and getting them outdoors more often.Yang Qingyi is a teacher at the school, which has 536 students. He said that all children are required to go outside during class breaks. “Even for quiet kids, we encourage them to take a walk outside,” he said. When the three sports teachers there are busy, teachers of other subjects will work as trainers to teach basketball and table tennis.“If there is one piece of advice that we can share on achieving zero myopia, I would say large amounts of outdoor activities,” said Sun Fubiao, the primary school’s headmaster. Sun said that a number of his students’ parents are working in other areas, so the school has fixed six public phones while not allowing use of personal mobile phones.“In teacher-parent WeChat groups, we often remind parents to pay attention to kids’ eye health when they are at home for weekends or vacations,” he added.22．How is the first paragraph organized?A．By listing numbers.B．By telling stories.C．By giving examples.D．By comparing facts.23．What does the underlined word “tackle” probably mean in Chinese?A．解释B．应对C．提升D．保持24．What can we know from Yang Chenhao’s words?A．Doctors should work with primary schools.B．Wantang Primary School is worth learning in some ways.C．Children should not use a mobile phone.D．Parents should pay more attention to their kids.25．What is the most important way to achieve zero myopia according to Sun Fubiao?A．Less time of learning at school.B．Fixing enough public phones.C．Much time of outside activities.D．Working with kids’ parents.参考答案：1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B【导语】本文主要介绍了美团推出的无人机送餐服务，包括其操作流程、研发过程及发展前景。

2024中考英语热点时文阅读理解训练文章导读阅读理解A篇:新版ChatGPT能说会看！B篇：“小土豆”变“小金豆”：人才与科技助力湖北恩施乡村振兴.C篇：嫦娥六号：人类首次月背“挖土”有多难?D篇：参加模拟联合国，培养国际视野与多元技能。

E篇：要警惕大数据算法制造的“信息茧房”F篇：历史电影需要还原历史吗？G篇：生活中“大算法”无处不在，我们如何抵制让我们单一化的趋势。

A 阅读理解ChatGPT now has an upgrade (升级) with its new AI model, GPT-4o.But why “o”? It stands for “omni”, which means it can do “all things” in “all ways”. It is stronger than any of the GPT models that came before it.GPT-4o can understand orders through voice, text or images . It can also give answers in all these types of media, said its maker OpenAI. When chatting with you, it can respond as fast as a person can. “Talking to a computer has never felt really natural for me; now it does,” said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a blog post.The new model may become your “new best friend” as it can help you with many things. It can teach you new languages, summarize a meeting and translate things really fast. But most helpful of all, GPT-4o can be your personal teacher.In a video on the OpenAI website, GPT-4o helped a boy named Imran Khan with a math problem. Instead of giving him the answer, it asked, “Do you remember the formula (公式)?” This helped Khan think step by step. When Khan made mistakes, GPT-4o gave hints (提示) and let him try again, instead of just telling him the answer. These abilities are making lots of people think and talk about the power of GPT-4o. “Teachers give classes to many students at the same time. Now with AI, each person’s learning experience is tailored (定制) to their requirements. It fits what a student needs,” a viewer of the video wrote online. But others also worry it might take away some teachers’ jobs.Still, many people see hope. If used right, GPT-4o can give more support to people like the blind or those feeling lonely, Emma Darcy, who works at Denbigh High School in the UK, told Forbes.1. You can communicate with GPT-4o through_____.a. textb. voicec. imaginationd. imagese. videosA. abcB. abdC. bcdD. cde2. Sam Altman’s words showed that _____.A. GPT-4o is as smart as a humanB. talking to AI is still impossibleC. GPT-4o can replace mediaD. GPT-4o made big progress3. How does GPT-4o help Imran Khan with his math problem in the video?A. By giving him the answer directly.B. By guiding him step by step.C. By telling him the key formula.D. By pointing out his mistakes.4. What is people’s worry about GPT-4o according to the story?A. It may make some teachers lose their jobs.B. It may help students cheat in exams.C. It may totally change our education.D. It helps students learn independently.5. What good side does Emma Darcy see in GPT-4o?A. It can create more jobs for society.B. It can help blind or lonely people.C. It can upgrade our school education.D. It can make people work faster.B 阅读理解Li Jing is from Maotianping village in Cuijiaba, a town in the Enshi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture (自治州) of Hubei. She was one of the first in her community to go after higher education.Following the call of rural revitalization (乡村振兴), after graduation, Li decided to return to her village in 2022. The 29-year-old now serves as the director assistant to the village secretary of the Maotianping Village Committee. Her role focuses on improving the quality of life for her fellow villagers.Rural revitalization is a key part of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), set as a national strategy to draw talent to rural areas.Enshi heavily depends on agriculture and most of its farmers grow potatoes. Li and her colleagues’ jobs include communicating with the villagers and making potatoes grow better. “We often hold meetings in the village square, where we share ideas on potato planting techniques , market trends and more,” Li said.To sell more potatoes to places outside their village, the young people there choose to do livestreaming. “Video-sharing platforms like Douyin have greatly broadened our reach, increasing the popularity and sales of our small potatoes,” Li said.Along with other methods, such as e-commerce (电商) platforms like Meituan, the money made from potato sales each year has risen from 1,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan, according to Li.Emphasis has been placed on the quality of the potatoes. Li’s team created positions like potato managers, similar to marketing and sales specialists. There’s even a role as a potato appraiser (鉴定人), picking the best-looking potatoes for sale.In the near future, Li hopes to continue helping villagers raise their potato production and increase their income. She and her team’s long-term plan is to promote urban-rural integration (城乡融合).“I think it’s now called ecological tourism , ecological culture and green industries,” she said.1. What is Li Jing's current position in her village?A. Village SecretaryB. Director of the Village CommitteeC. Director Assistant to the Village SecretaryD. Potato Appraiser2.What does the underlined word “broadened” mean?A. 减少B. 拓展C. 增强D. 加深3. How has the use of video-sharing platforms impacted potato sales in Maotianping village?A. It has led to a decrease in potato sales.B. It has increased the popularity and sales of potatoes.C. It has no significant effect on potato sales.D. It has caused a shift in the types of potatoes grown.4. What is one of the roles created by Li's team to emphasize the quality of potatoes?A. Village SecretaryB. Potato ManagerC. Director AssistantD. Potato Appraiser5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of higher education in rural areas.B. The role of technology in rural revitalization.C. The economic impact of potato farming in Enshi.D. Li Jing's journey from education to village leadership.C篇：阅读理解What is the far side of the moon like? Dark, cold and empty. But it will soon have a visitor – China’s Chang’e 6 probe (探测器).The Chang’e 6 probe will be the first in the world to take stone and soil samples from the moon’s far side. The probe was launched successfully from Hainan on May 3.Humans have done 10 missions to the moon to bring back moon samples, including China’s Chang’e 5 mission in 2020. However, all these missions so far have visited the side of the moon that faces Earth.Because the moon turns at the same speed as it circles Earth, we can never see the far side of the moon. This makes it hard to stay in contact with any spacecraft that goes there.To help the Chang’e 6 space probe “talk” to Earth, China sent a new relay satellite (中继卫星) called Queqiao 2 into space to travel around the moon, helping send messages back.The Chang’e 6 probe also has new smart tools to help it collect samples better. “Even if the probe loses contact with Earth, it can do important work by itself,” Wang Qiong, deputy chief designer of the Chang’e 6 mission.The Chang’e 6 mission to the moon will take 53 days. During this time, the probe will go into orbit (轨道) around the moon and land in a place called the South Pole-Aitken Basin. It is a huge crater (撞击坑) on the far side of the moon. There, it will collect up to 2 kilograms of stone and soil to bring back to Earth. Scientists will study these samples to learn more about the moon.1. How is Chang’e 6’s mission different from other missions before it?A. People can see where the probe works from Earth.B. The mission will start from the moon’s near side.C. The probe will bring back stone and soil samples.D. The probe will work on the far side of the moon.2. What is the role of Queqiao 2?A. Sending the Chang’e 6 probe into orbit.B. Moving between Earth and the moon.C. Acting as a bridge between Earth and Chang’e 6.D. Helping people on Earth talk on the phone better.3. Why is it challenging to communicate with a spacecraft on the far side of the moon?A. The far side is always dark and cold.B. The far side is out of sight from Earth, making communication difficult.C. The Chang’e 6 probe does not have the necessary communication tools.D. The South Pole-Aitken Basin blocks communication signals.4. What can we learn from the passage?A. The Chang’e 6 mission will last over two months.B. Astronauts will collect 2 kilograms of moon samples.C. We can never see the South Pole-Aitken Basin on Earth.D. The probe completely depends on people’s control.5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The Chang’e 6 probe is designed to study the moon's orbit.B. The Chang’e 6 mission marks a significant advancement in lunar exploration.C. The Queqiao 2 satellite is essential for space communication.D. The South Pole-Aitken Basin is the only place on the moon worth exploring.D篇：阅读理解From April 20 to 21, 21st Century and Beijing Language and Culture University co-hosted the Seminar on Gen Zer’s Role in Public Diplomacy (Z世代公共外交交流会) in Beijing. Over 100 teachers and students from across China gathered to discuss how students can have better public diplomacy skills by taking part in MUN activities.Wei Huacan, a 15-year-old from Qian Xuesen Middle School in Beijing, dreams of becoming a prosecutor (检察官). Having taken part in MUN and relevant activities for many times, he finds MUN super helpful for his future dream.“MUN activities cover lots of topics, not just diplomacy but also law and more. For example, the international court (法庭) in MUN really supports my law studies goals,” said Wei.MUN doesn’t just help students get closer to their big dreams; it also helps them do better in school.Eye-opening experience“MUN activities help students think more logically and quickly, making them better at speaking and debating in public,” said Zhang Lingyun, a teacher from Soochow Foreign Language School in Jiangsu. Her school has a special MUN class for students, with an MUN club for hands-on experience.Chen Wuyue, a student at Hangzhou Foreign Languages School in Zhejiang, has been taking part in MUN since grade 7.“When I represented other countries, I stand in their shoes to think and speak. This helps me form my own ideas, instead of just learning from books,” she said. Chen feels that MUN has opened her eyes to what’s happening all over the world, helping her look further than what’s just in the textbooks.Bridging the gapAs a fantastic way for young people to learn skills, MUN is growing fast in China. Take China Daily MUN (CDMUN) as an example. It covers over 200 schools across 26 provinces, autonomous regions and special administrative regions in China, according to Hu Linhui, director of the Training Department at 21st Century.CDMUN has helped schools in the east and west across China talk and learn more from each other. “Schools in the west are now using MUN to help mix different subjects together,just like schools in the east do,” said Hu.“This program has bridged the gap between schools and promoted educational fairness among different places.”１.What was the main topic of the Seminar on Gen Zer’s Role in Public Diplomacy?A. How to improve debate skills in students.B. How to improve students’ public diplomacy skills.C. How to increase logical thinking among students.D. The history and importance of public diplomacy.２.Why does Wei Huacan find MUN activities helpful for his future dream?A. Because he enjoys traveling to different countries.B. Because MUN activities cover topics related to law.C. Because he wants to become a teacher.D. Because he likes to read international court cases.３.What does Zhang Lingyun believe MUN activities can help students with?A. Improve their logical thinking and public speaking skills.B. Learn more about international diplomacy.C. Become better at writing essays.D. Gain more knowledge about different cultures.４.What does a underlined sentence express the Chen Wuyue 's meaning?A. We should speak and think properly.B. Standing and speaking are also correct.C. We also need to speak and think from the others’ viewsD. Book knowledge is important but social practice is more important.５.What is the main idea of the passage?A. MUN is a platform for students to learn about international relations.B. CDMUN is the largest MUN program in China.C. The Seminar on Gen Zer’s Role in Public Diplomacy was a huge success.D. MUN activities are beneficial for students' personal and academic development.E篇：阅读理解Have you ever felt like you’re in your own small world, where everything you hear or see just makes you more sure of what you already think? It’s like being in an “echo chamber (信息茧房)” – a place where your own ideas keep coming back to you, and you don’t hear any different ones. This isn’t something new, but with everyone on social media, it’s happening a lot more now.Echo chambers are like invisible (看不见的) rooms on the internet where everyone agrees with you. Think about how people used to sit around a fire, telling stories that made everyone else all nod and smile. Now, we have the internet – our modern-day fire – where platforms let people from all over the world share their thoughts. Social media platforms know exactly what we like. That’s thanks to very clever algorithms (算法) - sets of rules that computers follow to figure out what you enjoy based on what you click on, like, and share online. These algorithms watch what we do on the internet to show us more information that matches our interests and even what our friends like.But, being in echo chambers can be a bit tricky (棘手的). They make us feel good because we’re surrounded by views we agree with, but they also make us see the world in a very limited way. This can make our opinions very fixed and make it hard for us to understand people who think differently. It might even make us feel more separated and worried because everyone outside our “bubble ” seems so different.Luckily, there are ways to break free from echo chambers. One big step is to challenge ourselves by looking for information from different sources . This means exploring more diverse or different things on the internet, reading different kinds of stories, and talking to people with other views. Also, ask questions about where information comes from, double-check facts and be open-minded. In this way, we can make sure we understand the wider world a lot better.1.What does the term “echo chamber” refer to?A. A physical room where people share stories.B. A place on the internet where everyone agrees with you.C. A social media platform for sharing personal ideas.D. A modern-day tool for telling stories around a fire.2.What role do algorithms play in creating echo chambers?A. They connect people with different views.B. They encourage people to share more stories.C. They promote diverse discussions on the internet.D. They limit the type of information people see.3 What might be a reason someone feels separated and worried in an echo chamber?A. They are unable to share their own stories.B. They are unable to access social media platforms.C. They don't have enough diverse information.D. They feel that everyone outside their bubble is very different.4. What can be inferred about the author's view on echo chambers?A. The author thinks echo chambers are beneficial for forming opinions.B. The author sees echo chambers as a natural part of social media.C. The author believes echo chambers can be limiting and should be avoided.D. The author thinks echo chambers are necessary for sharing personal ideas.5.What is the main idea of the passage?A. The history and development of social media platforms.B. The concept and effects of echo chambers on social media.C. The importance of algorithms in shaping our online experience.D. Strategies for promoting diverse discussions on the internet.F篇：阅读理解History is a tricky puzzle. It's dug up, written down and argued over. People always say that only the winners ever really get a say, and it's quite hard for historians to uncover the complete truth without any errors or bias.So what happens when history meets films? Can a Hollywood film get the history right and make an entertaining piece of art?Oscar winner Oppenheimer (《奥本海默》) sets a good example. In the film, the conversation between Oppenheimer and Albert Einstein by the lake is not historically accurate, but it feels natural in the whole story, and it serves as the icing on the cake (锦上添花), according to The Paper.There are many other examples like Oppenheimer. Usually, in a two-hour film, it is impossible to show the main character's entire complicated life. To make the story fun and dramatic, film makers need to take essential elements (元素) of the original history and create a new fiction. It's an inevitable and necessary choice.Meanwhile , the film Napoleon (《拿破仑》) shows that not all changes can be helpful. Many people think that the fictional parts of the film make the whole story messy since the storylines of war and love are both done poorly.There are many other examples of successful historical fiction films. It's possible that the very lack of historical precision (准确性) in these films, apart from the historical setting and character names, contributes to their greatness. They can present an attractive story set in a period that continues to be widely discussed in today's world. Whether you're into history or not, it's difficult to deny the emotional power these films bring to the screen.According to The Guardian, historical fiction becomes successful when the film provides an enjoyable experience, instead of aiming for strict historical accuracy. A historical film should be regarded as a work of historical fiction rather than a strict history lesson. Also, it seems unfair to ask that filmmakers strictly follow historians' events when historians often disagree among themselves.1.What is the main challenge historians face when uncovering history?A. The lack of physical evidence.B. The complexity of historical events.C. The bias of the winners' accounts.D. The difficulty of finding written records.2. How does the film Oppenheimer handle historical inaccuracies?A. It avoids creating fictional elements.B. It blends a non-factual conversation seamlessly.C. It focuses on the main character's entire life.D. It prioritizes historical accuracy over entertainment.3.What can be inferred about the film Napoleon?A. It is an example of a successful historical fiction film.B. It is praised for its accurate historical portrayal.C. Its fictional parts are considered to be chaotic.D. It focuses on the main character's emotional journey.4.What does The Guardian suggest about historical fiction films?A. They should always be historically accurate.B. They should be entertaining rather than strictly accurate.C. They should not be considered as works of art.D. They should only be made by professional historians.5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. History is difficult to interpret accurately.B. Hollywood films cannot represent history correctly.C. Filmmakers should follow historians' accounts strictly.D. Historical fiction films should be entertaining and emotionally powerful.G篇：阅读理解Do you know that our lives are actually controlled by something called algorithms? But do we really get how they change the things we like and who we are?In a book called "Filterworld: How Algorithms Make Our Culture All the Same," a person named Kyle Chayka talks about how these smart computer rules, or algorithms, are on websites like Instagram and Spotify. They make our culture very same-y. What we like doesn't just come from us, but from these computer rules that want to keep us looking at our screens all the time. If what we like helps make us who we are, then this could be a bigger problem for how we think and feel than we think. Just mindlessly scrolling on Netflix or TikTok might not seem like a big deal, but after a while, we might forget what we really like.These taste-making computer rules are hard to escape. Chayka shows us this by talking about how they are in every part of life: like what we see on TikTok, where we eat when we use Google Maps, the music we listen to on Spotify, and even who we might want to go on a date with on Tinder. This world where computer rules make our decisions can change a lot of things about how we live and move around our towns and cities. It makes everything kind of flat and the same. No one can avoid this Filterworld completely.If you're lucky and don't have to use these computer rules for your work or school, you might be able to take a break from them sometimes. But what if your friend tells you about a movie they saw on the internet or you want to buy some shoes because everyone is wearing them after seeing them in an ad? It can feel like there's nothing you can do.But even though this Filterworld is hard to get away from, there is still hope. You can start by paying more attention to the things you choose to watch or listen to. This could mean learning more about a movie you saw or giving money to an artist you like. Even just telling a friend about a music album you think they might like is better than just mindlessly watching random stuff on TikTok. As Chayka says, to fight against these computer rules, "you have to really want to and choose to live your life in a different way."1. What does the term "algorithms" refer to in the context of the article?A. Rules that control our daily routines.B. Computer programs that decide what we see online.C. Games that we play on websites like Instagram.D. Ways to calculate our preferences in math.2. What is Kyle Chayka’s opinion on algorithms?A. They improve our tastes.B. They make our culture more alike.C. They help to identify our personality.D. They contribute to psychological problems.3. What might be a reason someone would feel helpless in the context of the article?A. They cannot understand how algorithms work.B. They are unable to stop using their favorite social media.C. They see a movie recommended by a friend on the internet.D. They want to buy shoes because of a social media advertisement.4. Which of the following is a way to resist the impact of algorithms?A. Limiting the use of social media platforms.B. Making choices based on friends’ suggestions.C. Getting more involved with the selected media.D. Disconnecting from social media advertisements.5. What is the best title for the text?A. Algorithms: Cultural TakeoverB. The Secret of AlgorithmsC. Social Media: Cultural MessengerD. The Rise of Digital Platforms— 11—。

（含答案）中学英语阅读短文之《火星探测》阅读短文并回答问题NASA’s Curiosity vehicle recently recorded the largest level of methane （甲烷）ever measured during its seven-year Mars mission.The discovery is exciting because the existence of methane gas could support the case for life on Mars.Methane has no color or smell.A special instrument on Curiosity’s Mars Science Laboratory recorded the increased gas level.The device,called a laser spectrometer,measures levels of chemical elements and gases in the Martian atmosphere.In addition to methane,the instrument can record levels of water and CO2.Nearly all the methane gas found in Earth’s atmosphere is produced by biological activity.It usually comes from animal and plant life.But it can also be formed by geological（地质的）processes,such as interactions between rocks and water.NASA said the increased methane was measured to be about21parts per billion by volume(ppbv).One ppbv means that if you take a volume of air on Mars, one billionth of the volume of air is methane.It was not the first time Curiosity has found methane gas in the Martian atmosphere.About a year ago,NASA announced that Curiosity had discovered sharp seasonal increases in the gas.This time,NASA said the measured methane gas level was clearly larger than any others observedin the past.NASA officials even temporarily stopped Curiosity’s other activities to investigate further.“It’s exciting because microbial（微生物的）life is an important source of methane on Earth,”NASA said in a statement announcing the discovery. However,Curiosity’s team carried out a follow-up methane experiment that showed a sharp drop in levels of the gas.The second examination found the level was less than one part per billion by volume.That number was close to the background levels Curiosity sees all the time. The rise and fall of the methane gas levels left NASA scientists with more questions than answers.The scientists are continuing to study possible causes for the sudden increase.The methane mystery continues.Curiosity does not have instruments that can exactly identify whether the source of the methane is biological or geological.One leading theory is that methane is being released from underground areas created by possible life forms that disappeared long ago.Even though Mars has no active volcanoes,scientists believe it is also possible that methane is being produced by reactions involving carbon materials and water.A clearer understanding of methane levels over time could help scientists determine where they’re located on Mars.Scientists hope this understanding will come as Curiosity continues to collect methane data in its search for possible life.1.Curiosity discovered.A.the largest methane gas level ever on MarsB.the existence of life on MarsC.the reason for the increased methaneD.interactions between rocks and water2.Why did NASA officials once stop Curiosity’s other activities?A.To seek possible life existing on Mars.B.To check the quality of Curiosity’s mission.C.To find seasonal increases in the methane gas.D.To further examine the methane gas level on Mars.3.What can we learn from the last three paragraphs?A.Causes for the change of methane have been proved by Curiosity.B.Curiosity has proved the location of methane by instruments.C.Scientists think underground materials’reactions may produce methane.D.Identifying the source of methane helps scientists search for possible life on Mars.4.The passage is probably taken from.A.a geography textbookB.a science newspaperC.a health magazineD.a travel brochure参考答案1–4ADCB生词及长难句1.NASA美国国家航空航天局2.Mars n.火星3.Curiosity’s Mars Science Laboratory“好奇号”火星科学实验室4.The device,called a laser spectrometer,measures levels of chemical elements and gases in the Martian atmosphere.句子主干：The device measures levels.参考译文：该装置叫做激光光谱仪，可以测量火星大气中化学元素和气体的含量。

（含答案）中学英语阅读短文之《火星探测》（含答案）中学英语阅读短文之《火星探测》阅读短文并回答问题NASA’s Curiosity vehicle recently recorded the largest level of methane （甲烷）ever measured during its seven-year Mars mission.The discovery is exciting because the existence of methane gas could support the case for life on Mars.Methane has no color or smell.A special instrument on Curiosity’s Mars Science Laboratory recorded the increased gas level.The device,called a laser spectrometer,measures levels of chemical elements and gases in the Martian atmosphere.In addition to methane,the instrument can record levels of water and CO2.Nearly all the methane gas found in Earth’s atmosphere is produced by biological activity.It usually comes from animal and plant life.But it can also be formed by geological （地质的）processes,such as interactions between rocks and water.NASA said the increased methane was measured to be about21parts per billion by volume(ppbv).One ppbv means that if you take a volume of air on Mars, one billionth of the volume of air is methane.It was not the first time Curiosity has found methane gas in the Martian atmosphere.About a year ago,NASA announced that Curiosity had discovered sharp seasonal increases in the gas.This time,NASA said the measured methane gas level was clearly larger than any others observedin the past.NASA officials even temporarily stopped Curiosity’s other activities to investigate further.“It’s exciting because microbial（微生物的）life is an important so urce of methane on Earth,”NASA said in astatement announcing the discovery. However,Curiosity’s team carried out a follow-up methane experiment that showed a sharp drop in levels of the gas.The second examination found the level was less than one part per billion by volume.That number was close to the background levels Curiosity sees all the time. The rise and fall of the methane gas levels left NASA scientists with more questions than answers.The scientists are continuing to study possible causes for the sudden increase.The methane mystery continues.Curiosity does not have instruments that can exactly identify whether the source of the methane is biological or geological.One leading theory is that methane is being released from underground areas created by possible life forms that disappeared long ago.Even though Mars has no active volcanoes,scientists believe it is also possible that methane is being produced by reactions involving carbon materials and water.A clearer understanding of methane levels over time could help scientists determine where they’re located on Mars.Scientists hope this understanding will come as Curiosity continues to collect methane data in its search for possible life.1.Curiosity discovered.A.the largest methane gas level ever on MarsB.the existence of life on MarsC.the reason for the increased methaneD.interactions between rocks and water2.Why did NASA officials once stop Curiosity’s other activities?A.To seek possible life existing on Mars.B.To check the quality of Curiosi ty’s mission.C.To find seasonal increases in the methane gas.D.To further examine the methane gas level on Mars.3.What can we learn from the last three paragraphs?A.Causes for the change of methane have been proved by Curiosity.B.Curiosity has proved the location of methane by instruments.C.Scientists think underground materials’reactions may produce methane.D.Identifying the source of methane helps scientists search for possible life on Mars.4.The passage is probably taken from.A.a geography textbookB.a science newspaperC.a health magazineD.a travel brochure参考答案1–4ADCB生词及长难句1.NASA美国国家航空航天局2.Mars n.火星3.Curiosity’s Mars Science Laboratory“好奇号”火星科学实验室4.The device,called a laser spectrometer,measures levels of chemical elements and gases in the Martian atmosphere.句子主干：The device measures levels.参考译文：该装置叫做激光光谱仪，可以测量火星大气中化学元素和气体的含量。

2021年中考英语时事热点话题阅读太空探索火星一、阅读理解B1Why is it called Mars? You might have asked yourself this before. Well, Mars is the name of the Roman god of war. People have seen the planet as a symbol of war for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks（希腊）called the planet Ares after their god of war. Chinese people called it the“fire star" for the same reason.Scientists have been interested in the planet since long before any space tasks. Egyptian scientists first saw Mars in the sky more than 4,000 years ago. Since then, people from all over the world have studied the planet.Over the years, scientists have continued to study the planet and learned some basic things about it.Mars is 10 times lighter and about 6 times smaller than Earth. Earth is 93 million miles (about 150 million km) from the sun, while Mars is 142 million miles away. That means it is much colder on Mars. In fact, the average temperature on Mars is - 62℃. Scientists found water on Mars long ago, but because of the low temperatures there, it is frozen. One day on Mars is called a sol and is about 40 minutes longer than one Earth day. The Red Planet's surface gravity（引力）is only 37% as strong as Earth's, meaning you would be able to jump nearly two times higher on Mars.1. What did the ancient Greeks call Mars?A. MarsB. AresC. T he“fire star"D. The Red Planet2. Which of the following is TRUE about Mars?A. Chinese scientists first saw Mars.B. Mars is lighter and bigger than Earth.C. Earth is father from the sun than Mars.D. A sol is about 1480 minutes.3. An astronaut may jump like____on Mars.A.Earth MarsB.Earth MarsC.Earth MarsD.Earth Mars4. The passage is probably taken from a(an) ________.A. history bookB. story bookC. science bookD. art bookB2Now，it may be difficult to predict the future，but many people believe that we will live on Mars by the year 2100. Our own planet，Earth，is becoming more and more crowded and polluted. Well，what problems will we need to solve before we prepare to go to Mars?First of all，transport should be much better. At present, humans need to spend months going to Mars by spaceship. However，by 2100，spaceship can travel at half the speed of light. It might take us two or three days to get there!Secondly，humans need food，water and air to live. Scientists should develop plants that can be grown on Mars. These plants will produce the food，water and air that we need. However，there is no answer for all the problems now.There is also a problem for us to live on Mars. Mars attracts us much less than the Earth does. This will be dangerous because we could easily jump too high and fly slowly away into space there. We will have to wear special shoes to make ourselves heavier.In some ways，life on Mars may not be better than that on the earth today. Food will not be the same — meals will probably be in the form of pills and will not be as delicious as they are today. Also，space travel will probably make many people feel very uncomfortable.1. According to the passage，by the year 2100，we will possibly live_____.A. on MarsB. on the moonC. in the spaceshipD. in the sea2. So far，how long does it take us from the earth to Mars by spaceship?A. Two or three days.B. A few days.C. A few months.D. A few years.3. According to the passage，which of the following is wrong?A. A special plant which can produce water，air and food should be needed on Mars.B. We may go to Mars when transport is much better and faster.C. We can jump higher on Mars than on the earth.D. Food on Mars will be much better to eat.4. We will have to wear special shoes to _____ if we want to live on Mars.A. make ourselves lighterB. walk fasterC. make ourselves heavierD. jump higher5. Why do we want to live on Mars?A. Life on Mars is more interesting than that on the earth.B. The earth is becoming dirty and there are too many people..C. The journey to Mars is very interesting.D. The scientists want us to do that.B3Mars is a planet. It is the fourth planet from the sun and is more than 200 million kilometers from it. That is a very long way. Mars is also a very long way away from the earth but sometimes you can see it clearly at night. Most stars are white. Mars is a bit red.It is not a very big planet. It is about half the size of the earth. The earth has one moon. Mars has two moons. They are called Photos and Deimos.Long ago, the only way to study Mars was just to look at it. People with good eyes could see me things but not everything.Later on, it was easier, because scientists had telescopes. They could see Mars more clearly. They learned much more about Mars this way.In the 20th century things got even better. First of all, we had spacecraft (宇宙飞船).They flew close to Mars and sent back information. Then, they sent spacecraft to fly in orbit (轨道) around Mars. Finally, spacecraft landed on Mars. Maybe one day a man will walk on Mars.A man named Jamie works for NASA with the team sending a spacecraft to Mars. "We landed a rover (探测车) on Mars" he says. "It is called Curiosity."What is a rover? It is a machine that looks like a car. It can move about on Mars. It has cameras to take photos and it sends them back to the earth. It can study the rocks and air of Mars. It sends all this information back to the earth.1. Which one is TRUE about the facts of the Mars?A. It is over 200 million kilometers from the sun.B. We can see the Mars is a little white at night.C. It is much larger than the earth.D. Mars has only one moon.2. What does the underlined word telescopes mean according to the passage?A. 放大镜B. 望远镜C. 摄像机D. 显微镜3. Which tool can carry the man to walk on Mars?A. Good eyes.B. Telescopes.C. SpacecraftD. Rover.4. What can't the rover do from the last paragraph?A. Move about on Mars like a car.B. Take photos by cameras and send them back to the earth.C. Study the rocks and water of Mars.D. Send all the information back to the earth.5. The passage is mainly developed by________.A. asking some questionsB. giving some adviceC. following the order of timeD. following the order of importanceCMission to MarsOn July 4, 1997, space exploration took a huge step. On that day, a spacecraft called Pathfinder landed on Mars. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sent Pathfinder to discover new information about the Red Planet.The mission was a complete success. After landing, Pathfinder sent a small rover (漫游机器人), Sojourner, onto the planet's surface. Sojourner explored more than 250 square meters of Mars. Together, designed Sojourner to last for only seven days, but little vehicle ran twelve times longer! Pathfinder surprised scientists, too. It sent back information for almost three months. That was three times longer than it was built to last.Because Pathfinder and Sojourner ran for so long, scientists got more information than they ever dreamed of getting. For one thing, they discovered that Mars is very sandy. Pictures of sand dunes（沙丘）around the land site hint that Mars once had water. Scientists know that water means life. Was there ever life on Mars? We don't know yet. In addition, the Pathfinder mission told scientists that Mars is dusty. Huge "dust devils" on Mars spit enormous amounts of dust into the Martian air. Pathfinder also discovered frosty Martian temperatures at 200 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. At that temperature, a glass of water would freeze solid in just a few seconds.In October, scientists lost Pathfinder's signal because the spacecraft's battery（电池）had run down. They tried to revive（复活）the signal but had no luck. The mission officially ended on November 4.Scientists hope to use the knowledge from these missions to better understand how life on earth began. They will also use it to plan future Mars missions.1. What did NASA do to get information about Mars?A. NASA sent the spacecraft Sojourner to Mars.B. NASA sent engineers on a three-month space mission.C. NASA sent the spacecraft Pathfinder to Mars.D. NASA sent astronauts to run tests for seven days.2. What was the main reason NASA considered the Pathfinder mission a success?A. Scientists found out that Mars is very cold and dusty.B. Scientists got more information than they ever dreamed of getting.C. Scientists learned that Mars definitely had water at one time.D. Scientists found out that there was once life on Mars.3. You can learn from this passage that ________A. dust devils on Mars made the photographs hard to see.B. Martian temperatures caused Pathfinder's battery to fail.C. scientists suspect that life on Earth began on Mars.D. scientists will look for signs that life existed on Mars.DWill humans someday live and work on Mars(火星)? Many scientists think so. In fact, they are already working on plans to turn Mars into a new earth.Humans need three basic things to live: water to drink, and food to eat. Because there are not enough of them, it isn’t possible to live on Mars right now. For one thing, there is not enough oxygen. There is also no running water —just some ice. So how can we make Mars inhabitable? The answer is a process called terraforming.Terraforming means changing the environment of a planet so that it is similar t o Earth’s. On Mars, the average temperature is about -60 degrees Celsius. So one of the main goals ofterraforming Mars is to warm it up. One idea for warming Mars comes from a problem here on Earth. Most scientists agree that Earth is becoming warmer because of increased levels of carbon dioxide (二氧化碳). We might create similar conditions on Mars by building factories that send out carbon dioxide, which will change the environment there. Carbon dioxide will melt the ice in Mars’ polar areas. When the ice becomes water, the water will send out the carbon dioxide that is inside the ice. In addition, rain will fall, and it may be possible to grow plants for food. The plants will add more oxygen to the air.There will be many difficulties in terraforming Mars. The project could take many centuries, and the cost will be high. We have some of the technology, such as the ability to create carbon dioxide, but not the money. However, life on Mars is a real possibility in the future.1. Why isn't it possible to live on Mars right now?A. Because the temperature on Mars is too high.B. Because it is too far away from us to reach.C. Because people don't like living on other planets.D. Because there aren't the three basic things to live on Mars.2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. Making Mars warm up by building factories.B. Why we should move to Mars.C. How to make the environment of Mars similar to Earth's.D. How carbon dioxide changes our environment.3. What is the most difficult thing in terraforming Mars?A. The ability to create carbon dioxide.B. Finding the scientists to do it.C. The technology to go to Mars.D. Finding enough money to do it.4. What can we infer (推断) from the text?A. It’s extrem ely hot on Mars.B. More carbon dioxide brings more help to Earth.C. Life on Mars is impractical.D. The ice in Mars’ polar areas will contain carbon dioxide.5.What is the most possible meaning of the underline word “inhabitable” in paragraph 3?A. livableB. comfortableC. strangeD. unbreathable单词积累: oxygen 氧气average 平均的polar极，极地melt融化century 世纪，百年时文阅读：阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题China's Mars rover begins exploring Red PlanetChina's Martian rover Zhurong has started its scientific exploration after moving from the landing platform （平台）onto the Red Planet's surface on Saturday morning, May 15th, according to the China National Space Administration.The 240-kilogram robot is tasked with surveying Mars'landforms, geological structures, soil characteristics,potential locations of water and ice, and atmospheric andenvironmental traits, as well as magnetic, gravitational andother physical fields, the statement said.Saturday's exploration marked the beginning of achallenging new chapter in the Tianwen 1 mission, one of the most sophisticated(复杂的) space adventures ever attempted.Tianwen 1, named after an ancient Chinese poem, was launched by a Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket on July 23 from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in the southernmost island province of Hainan, kick-starting China's first mission to another planet.Before Tianwen 1, no country had tried to send an orbiter（绕行）, a lander and a rover in a single expedition to Mars.Tianwen 1's landing on Mars on the morning of May 15, 2021,becoming the first Chinese spacecraft to land on another planet.During the past week on the landing capsule（太空舱）, Zhurong, named after an ancient Chinese god of fire,is now about 320 million kilometers from Earth. It is the sixth rover on Mars, following five others launched by the United States.The 1.85-meter-tall robot is propelled by six wheels and powered by four solar panels, and can move at 200 meters an hour on the Martian surface.1.Is China's Martian rover a kind of robot?2.What is China’s Martian rover’s name?3.When was Tianwen 1 landed on the Mars?4.How tall is the rover?5.What is the mainly purpose of this passage?二、完型填空Do you know Mars? We are always 1 , “Is there life on Mars?” We all know that it is difficult for people on the Earth to live on Mars because we need water and oxygen to2 , but there is little oxygen on Mars.Living on Mars seems like living on a very high mountain. There is very thin 3 . It might be 20 degrees above zero at noon and 60 degrees below zero 4 .A lot of people think there may be plants on Mars. We know that Mars has carbon（碳）.This is a kind of material 5 in all plants and animals on the Earth. Through a telescope (望远镜), Mars looks red. In some places, it seems grey. At times the grey colour turns grey-green, then brown, and then grey again. The grey-green colour may be a kind of6 . Life changes colour with he seasons. At first scientists thought the red planet was aslifeless as the Moon with dust storms blowing over the large sandy deserts. But Mars seems not as 7 as we once believed it to be. According to an analysis (分析) on the recent Mars pictures, NASA (美国航空航天局）announced in September 28, 2015 that there is 8 on Mars. If that’s true, there will be hope of finding life on Mars.1. A. talking B. wondering C. knowing D. telling2. A. drink B. eat C. live D. breathe3. A. air B. earth C. oxygen D. gas4. A. at night B. in the daytime C. in the morning D. in the afternoon5. A. seen B. heard C. called D. found6. A. animal B. plant C. earth D. people7. A. cold B. hot C. dry D. wet8. A. water B. ice C. plants D. life2Maybe you know a lot about the city you live in. You may even know some interesting facts about earth, but what do you know about Mars? Will there be 1 there just like people on earth?Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and it’s the most like earth, but it’s mu ch 2 than earth because it’s farther from the sun. It’s also the only pl anet whose surface can be 3 from the earth.Mars is often called “the red planet” b ecause the rocks on it have a dark 4 colour. There are strong winds on Mars that can 5 dust into the hills.For many years, people have 6 Mars. They have sent instruments and robots there. Some of the robots got there, but most failed.NASA(美国国家宇航局) sent two robots to Mars years ago. They wanted to 7 signs of water and life on Mars. Some day, humans will travel to Mars and have an even 8 look at our red neighbour. Maybe it could be you!1. A. sound B. life C. air D. water2. A. hotter B. colder C. bigger D. smaller3. A. seen B. wrote C. heard D. visited4.. A. yellow B. black C. white D. red5. A. blow B. look C. mix D. fly6. A. visited B. walked C. studied D. written7. A. leave B. use C. find D. give8. A. faster B. farther C. lower D. closer参考答案一、阅读理解B1: B D D CB2: A A D C BB3:A B C C CC: A B DD: D C D D A二、阅读短文，根据短文回答问题1.Yes.2.Zhurong.3.On the morning of May 15, 20214.1.85 meters tall.5.China's Mars rover begins exploring Red Planet三、完型填空1. B C A A D B C A2. B B A D A C C B。

初三英语太空探索与宇宙科学阅读理解25题1<背景文章>Mars Exploration: Past, Present and FutureMars has always fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts alike. In the past, several missions have been launched to explore the Red Planet. The Viking missions in the 1970s were among the first to land on Mars and conduct scientific experiments.These early missions provided valuable insights into the Martian atmosphere, surface features, and potential for life. Since then, many more missions have been sent to Mars. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, for example, has been studying the planet from orbit, mapping its surface and looking for signs of water.Current research on Mars is focused on understanding its geology, climate, and potential habitability. Scientists are also looking for evidence of past or present life on Mars. Future plans include sending humans to Mars. This would be a major milestone in space exploration.However, there are many challenges to overcome before humans can set foot on Mars. These include the long journey time, radiation exposure, and the need for sustainable life support systems.1. The Viking missions were launched in ____.A. the 1960sB. the 1970sC. the 1980sD. the 1990s答案：B。

2020年中考英语时政热点阅读理解预测题一一、“胖五”发射成功！中国航天迎来新突破。

二、新中国成立70周年：历经风雨，创造奇迹。

三、人物传记——冲在抗役第一线，风趣直率的医生张文宏四、2019-2020年上海垃圾分类初战告捷，其他城市准备好了吗？五、比病毒更可怕的是偏见。

六、新冠疫情之下，东京奥运会推迟举办。

七、介绍祖国70周年取得的一些成就。

八、2019年12月25号建成的北京大兴国际机场，国家发展新动力源。

九、2020年1月27号因空难逝世的篮球巨星——科比。

十、战役，助学，停课不停学。

（1）“胖五”发射成功！中国航天迎来新突破。

The Long March 5 Y3 is China’s strongest rocket. XINHUAChina’s biggest and most powerful carrier (运载) rocket roared (轰鸣) into space on Dec 27, 2019.The Long March 5 kicked off its mission (任务) atthe Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan.The 57-meter-tall rocket, known as the LongMarch 5 Y3, is the tallest, strongest and mosttechnologically sophisticated (技术复杂的) rocketin China. Since it is much bigger than China’s otherLong March rockets, people call it “Fat 5”. Therocket is able to carry spacecraft (航天器) weighing up to 25 tons – roughly the weight of 16 midsize cars – into low-Earth orbit (近地轨道), China Daily reported. This payload capacity (有效载荷) is about 2.5 times greater than that of any other Chinese rocket.During the December launch, the Long March 5 successfully sent the Shijian 20 experimental satellite into orbit. At more than 8 tons, it is the heaviest and most advanced communications (通信) satellite built by China.T he launch also tested key technologies that will be used to take the Chang’e 5 probe (探测器) to the moon, according to the China National Space Administration.The success of the Long March 5 launch was hard-earned. The rocket’s first launch was carried out in November 2016 at the Wenchang center. A second mission took place in July 2017 at the same site, but failed to send a satellite into orbit. According to project leaders, in the two years since that failure, the rocket’s research team held more than 600 seminars (研讨会) and carried out at least 1,000 experiments and tests to improve the rocket.“Compared with the Long March 5 Y2 that was used in the failed second mission, the new one has about 200 technical improvements, including changes to the engine design,” Li Dong, the rocket’s chief designer (总设计师), said to China Daily.The future missions of the Long March 5 will include a trip to Mars, taking back moon samples (样本), and placing parts of a manned (载人的) space station into orbit.1. What do we know about the Long March 5?A. It was launched at the start of 2019.B. It was launched in Xichang.C. It is the tallest rocket in the world.D. It is the biggest Long March rocket.2. What is the payload capacity of other Chinese rockets?A. About 2.5 tons.B. About 10 tons.C. About 25 tons.D. About 63 tons.3. The Long March 5 was used to _____.A. improve satellite engineering technologiesB. send China’s heaviest satellite into orbitC. take the Chang’e 5 probe to the moonD. send a manned space station into orbit4.What the meaning of the underline word?A. 很难赚钱的B.来之不易的C.奋勇向前的D. 气馁的5. What is the last paragraph about?A. When the Long March 5 will stop working.B. How China’s space station will be built.C. What the Long March 5 will be used for in the future.D. What China’s space exploration will focus on in the future.【答案】中国最大的运载火箭发射成功，标志中国航天事业又一新的突破。

新闻发射火星探测器作文200字英文回答：The launch of the Mars probe is a significant milestone in the field of space exploration. It represents the culmination of years of research and development, as well as the collective efforts of scientists and engineers from around the world. The probe is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that will allow it to conduct a wide range of scientific experiments and observations on the Martian surface.The successful launch of the Mars probe is a testament to human ingenuity and the spirit of exploration. It opens up new possibilities for the study of Mars and the search for signs of life beyond Earth. The data and images sent back by the probe will provide valuable insights into the planet's geology, atmosphere, and potential for supporting life.The launch of the Mars probe is an inspiring achievement that has captured the imagination of people everywhere. It serves as a reminder of the boundless potential of human endeavor and the endless frontier of space waiting to be explored.中文回答：火星探测器的发射是太空探索领域的重要里程碑。

2023年中考英语时事热点阅读专练热点40 人类火星探测的新进展一、阅读理解1For a long time, humans have used technology (科技) to study the world around us, and Mars is the latest place we’re using machines to explore. Besides the earth, the “red planet” is seen, as the one pl ace in our solar system most likely to have life.Early last month, the first American robot, Spirit, landed on Mars without any problem. Opportunity, the second robot, landed on the planet more than a week ago. Scientists are very excited about these mac hines’ sa fe landing on Mars. It means that now we have an excellent chance to look for water and other signs of life. So far, the robots have found some stones that could show Mars was once a wet and warm planet.But the trips made by Spirit and Opportunity were d angerous. Mars is often called the “death planet”, because in the past its environment has been unfriendly to the robot explorers. Before Spirit and Opportunity, nearly forty spaceships had been sent to Mars since the 1960s. Two-thirds of them failed. The first spaceship, Korabl, sent in 1962 by Russia was among them. It broke apart (分裂) near the earth.1. For a long time humans think ________.A. they can surely find life on MarsB. there may be life on MarsC. it’s too late for them to explor e Mars nowD. Mars is the only planet that has life on it2. The two robots ________.A. have found out that it is warm and wet on MarsB. were sent to Mars to find some stonesC. were the first two American robots that landed on MarsD. are the only machines that have landed on Mars so far3. The third paragraph mainly tell us ________.A. it’s a very hard and dangerous trip for spaceships to MarsB. two-thirds of the spaceships sent to Mars have failedC. Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars successfullyD. Mars is called the “death planet”2After traveling more than seven months in space, Tianwen 1 is one step closer to Mars! Tianwen 1, China’s first Mars probe, successfully entered Mars orbit (轨道) in February, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). It will stay in orbit for about three months before landing on the red planet.A small step on the red planet will be a big step for human beings. Humans have launched 46 Mars exploration missions since October 1960, but only 19 of them have been successful, according to China Daily. It’s China’s first spacecraft to Mars, and the missions are rather ambitious. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve “orbiting, landing, and roving (环绕，着陆，巡视)” all in one journey, which will make the cou ntry the world’s first to achieve all three goals with one probe, mission scientists said.Among the three tasks, touchdown on the red planet is the most difficult. The result mainly depends on the “breathtaking (惊险的) seven minutes” to make sure Tianwen 1 land safely, according to the Global Times.February was Mars month. NASA’s Perseverance Rover (毅力号火星车) landed on Mars on Feb 19, and China’s Tianwen 1 and United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe have arrived within orbit of the red planet. Although the three countries started their Mars journeys at almost the same time, their missions vary. Hope Probe successfully entered the orbit of Mars on Feb 9. Perseverance will collect samples (样品) of rock and soil for further research. Tianwen 1’s ultimate goal is to l and a rover on Mars in May or June, and it will carry out scientific research on Mars’ soil, environment, water and so on.“When we step into the far planets of the solar system, the magnitude (量) of the resources and timeline required will take global ac tion,” a US official said, highlighting (强调) the importance of international cooperation (合作) in space.4. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve ________ to set a record in Mars exploration.A. landing a rover on the red planetB. bringing back samples from MarsC. staying in orbit around Mars for monthsD. orbiting, landing and roving with one probe5. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________.A. Hope ProbeB. PerseveranceC. MarsD. Tianwen 16. What’s the biggest challenge tha t Tianwen 1 is facing in space?A. Achieving a safe landing.B. Lack(缺乏) of the resources and timeline.C. Collecting samples of rock and soil.D. Completing entering the orbit of Mars.7. What can we learn about Tianwen 1?A. It is expected to land on Mars in May or June.B. It will spend 10 months preparing for its landing.C. It’s one of the 46 successful Mars exploration missions.D. It’s the world’s first probe to enter the orbit around Mars.8. What can we infer (推测) from the US official’s w ords in the last paragraph?A. Space exploration calls for global cooperation.B. There are risks (危险) in exploring other planets.C. Tianwen 1 will reach other planets besides Mars.D. Exploring space takes considerable (相当大的) time and resources.3Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System (太阳系). Sometimes Mars is also called the “Red Planet”. Mars is the second closest to Earth and it is easy to see in the night sky. Like Earth, it has clouds, winds, seasonal weather and mountains and other familiar features. A day on Mars is about 24 hours and 37 minutes, while a day on Earth is about 23 hours and 56 minutes. Humans have started to explore Mars since the 1960s.Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Space X, is considering getting people to go to Mars and finally setting up a base that can serve as an actual city, supporting one million people there.To build a city on Mars, rockets should be sent to Mars continually until there are enough resources (资源).The SpaceX team will build rockets that are able to be used 1, 000 times. With the rockets, spaceships with people and things will be sent to Mars. The spaceship is central to the plan. Each spaceship can carry up to 100 people and about 450 tons of things at a time and it will take about 80 days to get to Mars. To support the project, SpaceX is going to build 1,000 spaceships.Because it is really cold on Mars, human-friendly living spaces will be built under ground. On the ground, spaces will be built with special glass with plant life inside, where humans could walk around without spacesuits (宇航服). As for food, plants could grow in water instead of soil on solar-powered farms.“There is a good chance that we will not succeed,” Elon Musk says, “but we are going to do our best and try to make as much progress as possible.” Let’s hope that we will live a better life on Mars in the future.9. What do we know about Mars?A. It’s the fourth closest to Earth.B. It can’t be seen in the night sky.C. It’s the second planet from the Sun.D. It has something in common with Earth.10. What is Musk’s final plan?A. To build rockets to fly people to Mars.B. To have one million people live on Mars.C. To carry things from Mars back to Earth.D. To make Mars a place for people to have fun.11. How long will it take for a spaceship to fly to Mars?A. 23 days.B. 80 days.C. 100 days.D. 450 days.12. How does Musk feel about the plan?A. It is a piece of cake.B. It is sure to succeed.C. He may not make it but others will.D. He knows it may fail but he will try.4China has named the nation’s first Mars rover（火星车）ZhuRong. For all of us, Zhu Rong is a well-suited name.In an ancient Chinese story, Zhu Rong had the face of a man and the body of an animal. H rode on two dragons. When he had a big fight with Gong Gong, the god of water, Zhu Rong won. But after the fight, the human world came into complete darkness. Then he brought fire from heaven（天国）to the world.“Zhu Rong is regarded as the earliest god of fire in traditional Chinese culture,” a space official said. “The firstMars rover was named Zhu Rong. The name symbolizes（象征）light and hope for space exploration（探索）in our country, and means to guide humans to continue exploration.”After leaving the earth last summer, Zhu Rong circled Mars for several months and landed on it in May. In recent years, our country has sent up the world’s first quantum satellite（量子卫星）, and Chang’e-4 has made a soft landing on the moon. We have made great progress in space technology and will soon start building our own space station.13. What Zhu Rong brought from heaven to the world was ________.A. fireB. warsC. waterD. animals14. For China’s space exploration, the name Zhu Rong symbolizes ________.A. a big fightB. complete darknessC. light and hopeD. Chinese culture15. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to “________”.A. the earthB. MarsC. the moonD. the sun16. According to the passage, we can infer that ________.A. Zhu Rong is a bad person in an ancient Chinese storyB. China has made great progress in space technologyC. the writer is proud of China’s space technologyD. the official doesn’t like the name Zhu Rong5Tianwen I is China’s first Mars probe（火星探测器）. Where does the name come from? Do you still remember Qu Yuan, a famous poet in ancient China? He loved his motherland very much. His long poem “Heavenly Questions（天问）” expresses the continual hard work and the great spirit of the Chinese nation to science. That is why Tianwen I was officially named, which is quite cultural and beautiful.On July 14, 2020. Tianwen I arrived at the Wenchang Space Launch Site（发射站）in Hainan Province. The space probe Tianwen I based off（发射升空）at 12:41 p.m. on July 23, 2020, carrying a Long March 5 carrier rocket （长征5号运载火箭）. It took Tianwen I about seven months to travel to Mars.The China’s Mars rover（火星车）, Zhurong moved from is landing platform（平台）onto the surface of the Red Planet at 10:40 a.m. on May 15th, 2021, starting is exploration（探险旅程）around the landing site.The 240-kilogram robot was sent in to the sky to survey Mars’ landforms, geography situation, and something about water, ice, environment and other physical fields.Before Tianwen I, no country had ever tried to send an orbiter（运行器）, a lander and a rover in one single expedition（考察）to Mars.17. Which country is Tianwen I Mars probe from?A. China.B. America.C. Canada.D. Japan.18. Why was the first Mars probe here given the name, Tianwen I?A. Because of a book written by Li Bai.B. Because of a poem written by Qu Yuan.C. Because of a famous scientist.D. Because of a well-known engineer.19. When was Tianwen I sent into the space?A. On June 23, 2020.B. On June 24, 2020C. On July 23, 2020.D. On July 24, 2020.20. How long did it take Tianwen I to travel to Mars?A. About 3 months.B. About 5 months.C. About 7 monthsD. About 9 months.21. What does the Mars rover, Zhurong survey on Mars?A. Landforms and geography situation.B. Something about water, ice and environment.C. Other physical fields.D. All of the above.6Will humans someday live and work on Mars（火星）? Many scientists think so. In fact, they are already working on plans to turn Mars into a new Earth.Humans need three basic things to live: water to drink, air to breathe and food to eat. Because of the shortage of those above, it is impossible to live on Mars right now. Then how can we make Mars a right place for humans to live on? The answer is to change the environment of the planet so t hat it is similar to Earth’s.On Mars, the temperature is about —60℃. So one of the main purposes is to warm it up. One idea for warming Mars comes from a problem here on Earth ——climate change. Most scientists agree that Earth is becoming warmer because of increased levels of greenhouse gases（气体）in our atmosphere（大气）. We might create similar conditions on Mars by building factories that give off greenhouse gases. The gas will change the atmosphere on Mars. Rain will fall, and it may be possible to grow plants for food. There will be many difficultiesin changing Mars. The program could take many centuries, and the cost will be high. We have some of the technology, such as the ability to create greenhouse gases, but not the money. Anyway, life on Mars is a real possibility for future people.22. The writer writes this article to________.A. talk about living conditions on Mars at presentB. talk about difficulties people meet with on MarsC. introduce plans to turn Mars into our future homeD. introduce scientists’ discovery about our atmosphere23. ________is the key to warming Mars.A. RainB. PlantC. MoneyD. The greenhouse gas24. What can be inferred（推断）from the passage?A. Money is one of the difficulties to hold back the program.B. Mars is the only planet for humans to live on in the future.C. It is possible for people to live on Mars in the near future.D. Technology can change Mars into a right place to live on now.二、完型填空阅读下面短文, 掌握大意, 然后从等题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

2024年火星探测器成功发射作文英文回答：In 2024, the Mars rover was successfully launched into space, marking a major milestone in space exploration. The rover, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, is set to explore the surface of Mars and gather valuable data for scientists back on Earth. This achievement is a testament to human ingenuity and determination, as it took years of planning and hard work to make this mission a reality.I remember watching the live broadcast of the launch with my friends, and we were all filled with excitement and awe as the rocket blasted off into the sky. It was asurreal moment, knowing that we were witnessing history being made. The successful launch of the Mars rover is a reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together and push the boundaries of what is possible.中文回答：2024年，火星探测器成功发射进入太空，标志着太空探索迈出了重要的一步。