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中考语文课外阅读专题专练：最新时文阅读一、父亲挑书院殿文①重一百多斤的书压在六十多岁的父亲的肩上。

②我几次请求父亲放下担子让我挑一气，都被顶了回来。

没办法，我只得借着电筒发出的可怜的光跟在父亲修长的身子后面，背上背着个装有几件衣服的旅行包和一把红色吉它，样子潇洒得要命。

③我很清楚父亲此刻的心情。

中学时我因母亲病逝，被迫从滇东北转到滇东南就读。

6年多来，父亲都是形单影只地过着独身生活，一大把年纪了，仍起早贪黑地劳作，其苦不言而喻。

今年大学毕业，在众亲友的劝说下，我最终放弃了在昆明一报社工作的机会，回到离别多年的家乡。

这一决定出台后，最高兴的当然是父亲了。

“这回有个说知心话的地方了！”父亲逢人便说。

④一路上，父亲重复着那句重复了多年的话：“做人不做浮漂草，要做水上捕鱼人。

”碰上熟人问：“要干什么去？”他就抬高本来就很宏亮的声音：“秀才搬家——尽是书。

帮娃娃挑书到他舅舅家，请他家的客车送到城里去，明天娃娃就要到城里上班去了。

”“这回算得了！”对方回敬了一声。

“嗨！”对话在父亲的这一声里结束。

⑤农村人的“要干什么去”是路上招呼的客套话，今天做的事又是父亲盼了很多年的，于是，在回话时父亲理所当然地欣慰了一番，就好像辛苦几十年就是为了等这几句让人欣慰的话从内心里流出来，以至于每一个字都吐得相当有力，像钉子落到玻璃板上一样，发出的声音乐曲般悠扬。

尤其是那个“嗨”字。

只可惜，父亲的身子摇出来的每一个动作，都使我联想到“蹒跚”这个词，加之脚下不时地打滑，父亲几乎是踉跄而行了。

⑥我没有再要求父亲让我挑一气了。

这个时候，即使再加上100斤，只要是书——能照亮我的人生之路的赋予我智慧的书，父亲也会固执地把它挑在肩上。

我小心地跟在后面。

看着被书的重量挤压成弓形的父亲，眼里溢满了一种闪亮的东西，让我觉得满天都是星星，我也像是借着这满天的星星发出的光前行了。

⑦希望赋予人的力量是何等的巨大啊！⑧从今以后，我想我会更加珍爱这些书——即便不能为父亲做些什么。

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—。

时文阅读精选一、爱的姿势兰涛（1）救援人员发现她的时候，她已经死了，是被跨塌下来的房子压死的。

透过废墟的间隙，救援人员看到她双膝跪地，整个上身向前匍匐着，双手扶地支撑着身体，有些像古人行跪拜礼，只是身体被压得变形了，看上去有些怪异。

救援人员从废墟的空隙间伸进手去，确认她已经死亡，又冲着废墟喊了几声，用撬棍在砖头上敲了几下，她都没有任何反应，废墟里也没有任何回应。

还有太多的被困者等待救援，救援人员立刻向新的目标搜寻，当救援人员在下一处废墟前探寻是否有生还者时，救援队长隐约听到从她那里传来婴孩的啼哭声。

救援人员立刻纷纷跑回她的尸体前，救援队长再次将手伸进她的尸体底下，仔细地摸索着，摸了几下，救援队长高声喊道“”有人，有个孩子，还活着！”（2）经过一些努力，救援人员小心地清除了阻碍她的废墟。

在她的尸体下，他们发现了一个三、四个月大的婴儿，裹在一床红色和黄色花朵的小被子里。

由于有她身体的庇护，婴儿安然无恙。

（3）陪同的医生来解开被子，准备检查婴儿。

他发现被子里塞着一部手机。

医生下意识地看着手机屏幕，发现屏幕上有一条文字：“亲爱的宝贝，如果你能活着，你必须记住我爱你。

”（4）瞿万容是一位幼儿园老师。

地震发生时，她正和其他4名老师在校，照看着80多个孩子午睡。

她悄声和另外几名老师说，等孩子们午睡醒来后，她要教孩子们做一个她新学的游戏，她说的时候，脸上满是明媚和喜悦。

（5）然而，地震突然来临，想要撕毁所有的美丽。

（6）5名老师，80个孩子。

将孩子们都疏散到安全地带成了老师们不可能完成的任务。

但老师们齐声喊了一句“救孩子”后，就转身冲向酣睡着的孩子，她也毫不迟疑地冲向一个孩子。

接下来，她都做了什么，无人得知。

（7）地震后，只有30名儿童和两名教师幸存。

当救援人员在废墟中发现她时，她把自己倒在地上，背上一块倒塌的水泥板，怀里抱着一个孩子。

孩子活了下来，但她没有呼吸。

――选自《读者》2021年12期1.文中“爱的姿势”是什么意思？在“爱的姿态”下发生了什么奇迹？（答案在原文中）2、文章第4、5、6三段在记叙顺序上属于，作用是什么？3、“她悄声和另外几名老师说，等孩子们午睡醒来后，她要教孩子们做一个她新学的游戏，她说的时候，脸上满是明媚和喜悦。

中考英语专项训练：时文阅读（材料一）你还记得马丁•路德•金的著名演说《我有一个梦想》吗？A brief African-American history (II)1920s：The Harlem Renaissance 哈勒姆文艺复兴During the 1920s, many African-American artists, poets, writers and musicians moved to Harlem, a section of New York City. They became well-known for their writing, art and music.1954~1956：Fighting for civil rights 为民权而战During the 1950s, African-American leaders began to use marches to defeat racist laws. Their efforts are known as the civil rights movement.1963~1965：March in Washington, D.C. 华盛顿大游行On August 28, 1963, there was a huge march in Washington, D.C. It attracted more than 200,000 marchers. At the march, Martin Luther King Jr.* delivered his famous“I have a dream”speech. After the march, King and other civil rights leaders met with President John F. Kennedy. In 1964, the Civil Rights Act (《民权法案》) was signed into law. The law guaranteed equal rights for African-Americans in employment, voting, and the use of public facilities.1968：Martin Luther King Jr. is killed 马丁•路德•金遇刺In 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis (美国孟斐斯市). He was 39 years old. Since 1986, the third Monday in January has been Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The nation honors King’s spirit and the great strides he made toward equality for all Americans.（材料二）2008年11月4日，这一天将会被载入史册……A brief African-American history (III)1972：Taking affirmative action 采取积极行动In 1972, Congress passed two important laws. They helped increase job opportunities for African-American workers. The laws were called affirmative action laws. They required governments and public institutions to hire more minorities, including African-American and female workers. 1983：Jesse Jackson runs for President 杰西•杰克逊参加总统竞选In 1983, Jesse Jackson*, a famous civil rights leader, announced his plan to run for President. Jackson ran in 1984 and 1988. Jackson’s two campaigns were important because they showed the key role African-American people played in national politics.1995：The Million Man March 一百万人大游行On October 16, 1995, about 400,000 people, mostly African-American men and boys, participated in the Million Man March. The march was aimed at urging African-American men to be leaders in their communities and to work together to improve life for all African Americans.2009：Achieving power in government 奥巴马竞选总统成功November 4, 2008, will be forever remembered as the day change came to the United States. American voters went to the polls and gave Barack Obama a resounding victory. On January 20, 2009, two million people showed up, when Obama officially became the first African-American President of the United States.（材料三）你能想象一个没有电的世界会怎么样？Electricity* What is it?Electricity is energy. Just like we eat burgers and chocolate to keep us going, machines and gadgets “eat” electricity to keep them going. In our homes, electricity runs the lights, appliances like toasters, televisions, toys and more. It’s hard to imagine what our life would be without electricity.However, if electricity is used unsafely, it can create a fire hazard or cause someone to be electrocuted. But why is electricity a danger?* How does it work?What is a conductor?A conductor is a material that electricity can flow through easily. Water is a great conductor. In fact, our bodies are mostly water. It means electricity can also travel easily through us! The electricity that reaches our homes travels in a circuit. The energy is supplied by power plants. Then the power lines carry electricity to our homes. These lines are great electrical conductors. So it is dangerous to touch them.*Contact with electricity can cause:Electric shock: This is when an electrical current passes through the body. Even a small shock can be frightening and painful.Burns: Electrical currents can burn the skin, nerves, muscles and tissues in the body. Death: A severe electric shock could cause a problem with your breath and heartbeat, possibly leading to death.（材料四）谁说富家子弟只能坐吃山空？近日，加拿大一银行便开设了教“富二代”学习理财的课程。

高考英语阅读理解专项训练时文报道类(一)(2010·四川高考)Somali pirates (海盗) robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board nearly 1,200 miles off the Somali coast, the farthest??off??shore attack to date, an officer said Tuesday.Pirates have gone farther south and east in answer to increased patrols(巡逻) by warships off the Somali shore. The robbing of the three ships Sunday was about 600 miles outside the normal operation area for the international force, said a spokesman.The spokesman said the attack so far out at sea was a clear sign that the international patrols against pirates were having a “marked effect on pirate activity in the area”．“Once they start attacking that far out, you're not even really talking about the Somali basin or areas of water that have any connection with Somalia.” said an officer, Roger Middleton. “Once you're that far out, it's just the Indian Ocean，and it means you're looking at trade going from the Gulf to Asia, from Asia to South Africa.”“This is the farthest robbing to date. They are now operating near the Maldives and India.” said another officer.The three ships－the MV Prantalay 11,12，and 14－had 77 members on board in total. All of them are Thai, the spokesman said. Before the Sunday robbing, pirates held 11 ships and 228 sailors.Pirates have increased attacks over the past year in hopes of catching more dollar payments. Because of increased patrols and defenses on board ships, the success rate(率) has gone down, though the number of successful attacks has stayed the same year over year.1. The pirate attack reported in the text happened________.A. far out in the Indian OceanB. in the normal patrol areaC. near the Somali coastD. in the south of Africa2. According to the text, which can best describe the situation of the pirate problems?A. More goods on board are lost.B. Pirate attacks happen in a larger area now.C. The number of attacks has stayed the same these years.D. Pirate attacks are as serious as before along the Somali coast.3. Which is TRUE about the warship patrols according to the text?A. The patrols are of little effect.B. The patrols are more difficult.C. More patrols are quite necessary even in Asia.D. The patrols only drive the pirates to other areas.4. How many sailors were held by the pirates up to the time of the report?A. 228.B. 77.C. 383.D. 305.(二)(2010·陕西高考)Brave Frenchman Found Half??way Around the World(NEW YORK)A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two??year??old girl in Manhattan said he didn't think twice before diving into the freezing East River.Tuesday's Daily News said 29??year??old Julien Duret from France is the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.He lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the South Street Seaport museum. He handed the girl to her father，David Anderson, who had dived in after him.“I didn't think at all.”Duret told the Daily News. “It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.”Duret，an engineer on vacation, was walking with his girlfriend along the pier(码头)when he saw something falling into the water. He thought it was a doll，but realized it was a child when he approached the river, in an instant, he took off his coat and jumped into the water.When he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said. Fortunately，when she was out of the water, she opened her eyes.Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An ambulance came later for her, said Duret, who was handed dry clothes from onlookers. Duret caught a taxi with his girlfriend shortly after.The rescue happened on the day before he left for France. Duret said he didn't realize his tale of heroism had greatly moved New York until he was leaving the city the next morning.“I don't really think I'm a hero.”said Duret. “Anyone would do the same thing.”1. Why was Duret in New York?A. To meet his girlfriend.B. To work as an engineer.C. To spend his holiday.D. To visit the Andersons.2. What did Duret do shortly after the ambulance came?A. He was interviewed by a newspaper.B. He asked his girlfriend for his dry clothes.C. He went to the hospital in the ambulance.D. He disappeared from the spot quickly.3. Who dived after Duret into the river to save the little girl?A. David Anderson.B. A passer??by.C. His girlfriend.D. A taxi driver.4. When was Duret most probably found to be the very hero?A. The day when he was leaving for home.B. A couple of days after the girl was rescued.C. The first day when he was in New York.D. The same day when he was interviewed.(三)An old problem is getting new attention in the United States—bullying. Recent cases included the tragic case of a 15??year??old girl whose family moved from Ireland. She hanged herself in Massachusetts following months of bullying. Her parents criticized her school for failing to protect her. Officials have brought criminal charges against several teenagers.Judy Kuczynski is president of an anti??bullying group called Bully Police USA. Her daughter Tina was also the victim of severe bullying starting in middle school in the state of Minnesota. She said，“Our daughter was a very outgoing child. She was involved in all kinds of things and had lots of friends. And over a period of time her grades fell completely. She started having health issues. She couldn't sleep. She wasn't eating. She had terrible stomach pains. Didn't want to go to school.”Bullying is defined as negative behavior repeated over time against the same person. It can involve physical violence, or it can be verbal—for example, insults or threats. Spreading lies about someone or excluding a person from a group is known as social or relational bullying.And now there is cyberbullying, which uses the Internet, e??mail or text messages. It has easy appeal for the bully because it does not involve face??to??face contact and it can be done at any time.The first serious research studies into bullying were done in Norway in the late 1970s. Thelatest government study in the United States was released last year. It found that about one??third of students age twelve to eighteen were bullied at school.Susan Swearer is a psychologist at the University of Nebraska??Lincoln and co??director of the Bullying Research Network. She says schools should treat bullying as a mental health problem to get bullies and victims the help they need. She says bullyingis connected to depression, anxiety and anti??social behavior and bullies are often victims themselves.1. From the case of Tina, we can know that ________.A. bullying is rareB. victims suffered a lotC. schools are to blameD. personalities are related2. Which of the following is NOT bullying?A. To beat someone repeatedly.B. To call someone names.C. To isolate someone from friends.D. To refuse to help someone in need.3. Why is cyberbullying appealing to the bully?A. Because it can involve more people.B. Because it can create worse effects.C. Because it is more convenient.D. Because it can avoid cheating.4. According to Susan Swearer, ________.A. bullies are antisocialB. bullies should give victims helpC. students are not equally treatedD. bullies themselves also need help(四)Third??generation mobile phones, known as 3G, are the next big step for the telecom industry. Data speed in 3G networks is much quicker than present technology. This means users can have high??speed Internet access and enjoy video and CD??quality music on their phones.“Mobile data is not a dream; it's not an option but a requirement.” said Len Lauer, head of a US communications company，Sprint PCS，at a 3G conference in Bangkok earlier this month.With 3G, you can forget about text messages telling you yesterday's news; a 3G phone can receive video news programs, updated four times a day. Internet access will also be much quicker, making it easier to surf the Web on your phone than on your computer at home.Face to face video callsAnd don't worry about getting lost. 3G phones offer map services so you can find a new restaurant just by pressing a few keys on your handset.However, the most impressive part of 3G technology is video calling. With live two??day video communication, you can have face??to??face talks with friends and family on your mobile phone.Many European countries have already launched the service. In May 2000 the US Government issued five licenses to run 3G wireless services, while the first 3G phones arrived in Italy in March this year.International telecom companies can't wait to sell 3G in China, the world's largest mobile telecommunications market. But they will have to be patient. At the moment, China is busy testing its 3G??based technologies, networks and services. This will be followed by a trial period before the phones can finally hit the shops.“We need to create a pool of 3G customers before the largescale commercial launch of the service.” said Fan Yunjun, marketing manager for Beijing Mobile. “We expect that the 3G licenses will be issued late next year. ”1. With 3G, you can do the following EXCEPT ________.A. find your way easilyB. learn what's going on in the worldC. make your computer run fasterD. make face??to??face video telephone calls2. According to the text, which function of the following makes 3G technology most extraordinary?A. It can provide video news programs, updated four times a day.B. Users can have face??to??face talks with friends and family on their mobile phones.C. Users can enjoy video and CD??quality music on their phones.D. It'll be easier for users to surf the Web on their phone than on their computers at home.3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. 3G mobile phones were first used in America.B. Foreign telecom companies won't enter China.C. 3G technology is now at the commercial stage in China.D. Users in China won't probably use 3G mobile phones until late next year.4. What does Len Lauer want to inform the readers?A. Realizing the dream of mobile data based on the application of 3G is a must.B. There is no need to send messages since 3G can receive video news programs.C. 3G is supposed to own all the functions that a computer has.D. It is a choice to carry mobile data with 3G phones.时文报道类答案与解析本篇文章为新闻报道类文体。

2023高一英语时文阅读训练一、阅读理解阅读以下短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

Title: The Rise of the RobotaxiIn recent year, the rise of the robocar industy has rvolutionized the way people travel. With sef-dingtechnology becoming more advenced, companies like Uber and Waymo are testing out robotxis in select ctis.These autonomous vehices promise to rvlutionize the tanspotation industy, making travel safer, fster, andmore convenient.1. What is a robotaxi?Arobotaxis a se-rivin vehice that can tansport pssengers without a human diver. Tesevehicles aredesigned to navigate roads safely and efcienty,providing a convenient and cost- ffective aitermative to traditional taxis and private cars.2. How does a robotaxi work?A robotxi uses a combnation of sensors cameras, and agorithms to navigate roads stely. It uses high.resolution maps and real-time data to determine the best route and avoid obstales. The vehicle also hasthebility to communicate with other vehicles and tafff signals to ensure smooth and efcient travel.3. What are the benefits of using a robotaxi?using a rbotaxi has several benefts. fist itis safer than tadtional taxis or prvate cars, as the vehicle isdesigned to avoid acidents and clisis Second, it is more convenient as you can order aride through an app and the vehicle will rive at your location within minutes. Fnally, it is more cot-etective as you cansharethe ride with others or pay based on distance traveled, rather than paying a fixed fare for eachride.4. What are the chalenges facing the robocar industry?The robocar industy faces several callenges. First the technology is stil in its earty stages and needs furtherdevelopment and testing before it can be widely adopted. Second, there are legal and regulatory isues thatneed to be adressed, such as who is responsible in case of an acident or how the vehicle should interact withother road users. Fially, public acceptance is also a callenge, as many people may be reluctant t trustaself-driving vehicle with their safety.5. What is the future of the robocar industry?The future of the robocar industry looks promising. With continued development and testing, it is likely thatself-driving vehicles will become more commonplace in our daily lives. They could revolutionize transportationby providing safer, faster, and more convenient modes of travel. However, it is important to address thechallenges facing the industry to ensure its long-term success.。

1David Lee, a professional cobbler, was repairing the heel of a shoe when his hand got hurt in the machine. The accident reportedly resulted in Lee’s thumb getting severed from his hand. “I shouted for someone to ring an ambulance, but I couldn’t see how bad it was. I saw my thumb drop on the floor,” he said. “I had no pain though. I didn’t look as I compressed it with my jumper. I calmly turned the machines in the shop off.I walked straight away, and I knew how bad it was and I just worried that I wouldn’t be able to fix shoes again. I went outside for a cigarette while I waited for the ambulance.”Lee admits that he cried his eyes out when he thought about it, as he thought he was going to lose his shop. He was more concerned about that than his thumb because this is his passion. After being taken to a nearby hospital, he was transferred to the Pulvertaft Hand Centre, at Royal Derby Hospital, where doctors suggested using his big toe to replace the thumb. Lee agreed, saying his main concern was his business. When he was asked about his new thumb, he said, “It feels heavy having a toe where the thumb should be.” Now, after recovering from the injury, Lee is back to cobbling and he’s e ven able to use his toe-thumb to paint shoes, which he says is a hobby of his.1. Lee hurt his hand while ________.A putting on his shoesB ringing an ambulanceC operating the machineD turning on the machines2. Which of the following is the right order? ① Lee smoked outside. ② Lee walked straight away. ③ Lee turned off the machines. ④ Lee got on an ambulance.A ④①②③B ③①②④C ②③①④D ③②①④3. What did Lee worry about most?A He would lose his thumb.B He would no longer run his shop.C His toe would replace the thumb.D He would have to stay in hospital alone.4. What’s the ending of this story?A Lee had to give up his job.B Lee was sent to another hospital.C Lee formed a new hobby instead.D Lee was able to work with his new thumb.CDBD2Sian Ellis, 15, was on her way home from school when she was hit by the red double-decker bus last January. Sian’s heartbroken parents have now urged kids not to put themselves in danger by wearing headphones and using their phone while crossing busy roads.The tragic incident happened just yards from the gates of King Edward VII Collegein Coalville, Leicestershire. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.The policeman Stuart Bird told Sian’s in quest that the CCTV footage showed her walking through the school grounds wearing a scarf around her head and looking down at her mobile phone moments before the 3:30 pm incident.The detective John Borlase added, “I spoke to all 60 children on the bus and about 20 to 30 others in the area at the time and interviewed the key witnesses. They all had a similar account that Sian was walking towards the road, looking down at her mobile phone. One witness said she had headphones in her ear as well.”The inquest h eard that driver Mr Michael John Parker had no valid licence or insurance. The driver was fined £120 and handed a four-year driving ban at Leicester Magistrates’ Court in September.Sian’s family now hope her tragic death will serve as a warning to others about the dangers of using a mobile phone while crossing roads. Speaking after the inquest yesterday, her parents said，“Today marks the end of a process that has turned our world upside down for over a year.”1. When the accident happened, Sian was _________.A playing with her friendsB waiting at the college gateC walking through the schoolD walking across the road2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?A Sian wore a scarf.B Sian had headphones.C Sian lost her driving licence.D Sian used her mobile phone.3. ______ did NOT provide key evidence.A The bus driverB The CCTV footageC The children on the busD Witnesses at the scene4. The incident tells us _______ according to the passage.A to keep the traffic rules in mind at anytimeB drivers must receive special trainingC not to use the mobile phone on the way homeD warning signs must be painted on the zebra crossing DCAA3A South Korean documentary called Meeting You broadcast the reunion of a mother and an avatar of her daughter, who died in 2016 at the age of seven from an illness. Jang Ji-sung, the mother of four, wore a VR headset and gloves that allowed her to see, hear and touch the digitized version of her daughter. Jang was filmed in front of a green screen and formed her hands as though she was holding the girl's face.The documentary aims to reunite sad relatives with lost family members. The two spent some time in a digitized park. The girl interacted with her mother, and told her that she misses her. The mother grew emotional and replied, "I miss you, too." The girl finally tells her mother that she is tired and falls asleep.During the filming, Jang's husband and one of her other children watched from the audience and were also brought to tears. "Maybe it’s a real paradise," Jang said. "I met Nayeon (her daughter), who called me with a smile, for a very short time, but it’s a very happy time. I think I’ve had the dream I’ve always wanted."Dr. Blay Whitby, an expert from the University of Sussex, said that the show raised some concern. He said the VR aspect of reuniting with a dead loved one was new ground. "We just don't know the psychological effects of being reunited with someone in this way," he said.1. What kind of programme is Meeting You?A A game show.B A chat show.C A documentary.D A science fiction.2. The mother experienced real feelings EXCEPT ______.A visionB smellC touchD hearing3. Dr. Blay Whitby worried about ______ behind the show.A the positive roleB the public responseC the social backgroundD the psychological effect4. What can we learn from the passage?A The girl and the mother met each other any time.B The loss of the girl was great pain to her family.C The girl’s mother was afraid to see her daughter.D All the girl’s family members came and got moved.CBDB4In late January,a donation of masks and thermometers from the Japan Youth Development Association in Tokyo to Hubei Province caused a stir on Chinese social media.This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box: “山川异域，风月同天。

A British scientist won the Nobel Prize in medicine and physiology in 2012 for his famous work on cloning(克隆). However, his schoolmasters always told him he was too foolish to study the subject.At 15, John Gurdon was the last one of the 250 boys studying biology. Sixty-four years later, he has been recognized as one of the finest minds after getting the Nobel Prize. He shares it with Japanese researcher Shinya Yamanaka.Sir John said that his school report still sits above his desk at the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge, which is named in his honor. Sir John said it’s the only item he’s ever framed(给…加框). The master, Mr Gaddum, had taught these pupils. He said: "I heard Gurdon was interested in science. It was funny. When you have problems, perhaps you aren’t so good at this job."After receiving the report, Sir John turned to another subject and was offered a place to study at Christ Church, Oxford, but was allowed to change courses. It was at Oxford that he published his research on genetics(基因学). But it was 10 years before his work became widely accepted. But it later led directly to the cloning of Dolly the Sheep by Ian Wilmut in 1996, and to Yamanaka’s discovery. But Sir John thought it would have been "nicer" if Professor Wilmut had been given a third share of the prize.He joined the university in 1971 and was a founding member of the Wellcome/CRC Institute for Cell Biology and Cancer in1989. It was later renamed the Gurdon Institute, where he still works full-time at 79.He first heard about his prize when an Italian newspaper telephoned him in his lab to ask for his feeling at 7.30 am on Monday morning. An hour later he received a call from the Swedish Academy(瑞典学院) telling him he had won the prize, but he had thought that the call was from a friend speaking in a Swedish accent.★1. John Gurdon kept his school report in order to B .A. laugh at his schoolmastersB. encourage himself to work hardC. become a Nobel Prize winnerD. remember his happy childhood2. What did John Gurdon do after he received his school report? DA. He didn’t change his subjects.B. He was refused to enter school.C. He directly studied genetics.D. He still kept learning biology.3. Why did the Gurdon Institute get its present name? AA. In honor of John Gurdon.B. To remember John Gurdon’s prize.C. To help John Gurdon win a prize.D. It happened to use the same name.4. It can be inferred from the text that when John Gurdon first heard about his prize, he thoughtD .A. it was really good newsB. his friends were laughing at himC. it was nothing to mentionD. it was hard to believeA 44-year-old Swedish man, Peter Skyllberg, was found in a car buried under snow, at the end of a forest track more than 1 km from a main road in northern Sweden. He survived for two months by eating handfuls of snow. But how long can people go without food?Skyllberg h ad been inside the car since 19 December, 2011. Experts believe it’s possible for the human body to survive without food for up to two months. Last year, a 56-year-old woman from British Columbia survived nearly 50 days in the Nevada wilderness on sweets and waterafter being stranded in the mountains while her husband went in search of help.★In fact there’re many causes that can influence a person’s ability to survive, such as the way the body’s metabolism(新陈代谢) slows down to keep energy. When the body stops getting food, it has to live on the stored sugars. When this runs out, fat is then turned into the second energy supply. After the fat runs out, the body must take recycled protein(蛋白质) from the system and finally from the muscles. But this is very expensive fuel for the body. It’s like being in a cold house and burning furniture instead of firewood. However, the muscle loss slows the body’s work, causing it to burn calories at a slower rate.Being trapped into a small space would have helped Skyllberg keep precious calories. The car was covered in snow, creating what some experts have des cribed as an “igloo(因纽特人小屋) effect” on the car.A person’s mental state can play a key role in how long they survive, according to Stephen Joseph, a professor at the University of Nottingham. “In dangerous situations, survival depends on personalities. Some might lose hope, w hile others are more hopeful.”says Joseph. “Hope is probably a big key to this.”1. Why did the text mention the 56-year-old woman from British Columbia? AA. To show man can survive two months without food.B. To prove that Peter Skyllberg’s story was not true.C. To tell if Peter Skyllberg survived longer than her.D. To show she was strong enough to survive so long.2. The underlined word “stranded” in Paragraph 2 means ___A___.A. trappedB. worriedC. attackedD. frightened3. Which of the following shows the right order of human body getting energy when there is no food? DA. stored sugars→recycled protein→fatB. recycled protein→fat→stored sugarsC. fat→recycled protein→stored sugarsD. stored sugars→fat→recycled protein4. What may partly lead to Peter Skyllberg’s survival of two months according to the text? DA. Enough food.B. Fast metabolism.C. Low temperature.D. High spirits.Some amazing kids have been in the news recently. Here are two who have made big achievements in the sports world.Lydia Ko recently won the Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament. It’s a tournament for female golfers – adult golfers. Ko, however, is just 15 years old.Ko lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Last month she traveled to British Columbia, where sha faced professional golfers at the Canadian Women’s Open. Here’s how the Globe and Mail newspaper reported Ko’s final hours in the tournament:“After yet another birdie(击打) on the 15th(hole) –the toughest hole on the golf course during the tournament – the world’s best sensed it was over, and the 15-year-old had it.”Ko won the tournament by three strokes, to become the world’s youngest woman ever to win an LPGA(女子职业高尔夫球协会) Tour event. The glove Ko used in the tournament was sent to the Golf Hall of Fame in Florida.Just about a week before Ko was making history in B.C., Annaleise Carr was making wavesin Ontario.On Aug.19, she became the youngest person to swim the 52 kms across Lake Ontario. Carr is 14. It was an feat(功绩) of athletic endurance that took more than 27 hours in fierce winds and saw her battling waves more than a meter high.Toronto Star reporter Tim Alamenciak wrote a moving article on her achievement, including some details about her struggle against nature.★Carr has been a competitive swimmer since she was four years old. Alamnaciak reports that she trained for hours swimming tied to a block. The training her to work for hours without moving a centimeter.”Carr’s hero is Marilyn Bell, who, at age 16 in 1954 became the first person to swim across the lake.1. Ko’s glove is displayed in the Golf Hall of Fame in order to D .A. earn a large amount of moneyB. show it is very expensiveC. attract more visitors to FloridaD. honor Ko for her great success2. If you would like to learn about Carr, you can C .A. make a telephone call to herB. pay a visit to herC. read an article by a reporterD. have a talk with Tim Alamenciak3. Where can we find this article? BA. In a popular magazine.B. In a news section for kids.C. In an advertisement.D. In a trainer’s diary.。

时文阅读：太阳能树太阳能树是一种将太阳能技术与树状相结合的功能性发电机。

它是一种可扩展的产品，应用范围广泛，不仅可以产生足够的能量为单个家庭或整个社区供电，还可以用于商业停车场为电动汽车充电。

太阳能树是太阳能发电系统或其他清洁能源的补充，让我们一起来了解一下吧。

阅读短文并回答问题A solar tree is a structure resembling a tree that generates solar energy using photovoltaic panels（太阳能光伏板）. It helps solve an urgent global challenge: Replacing greenhouse gas-emitting energy sources like oil and gas with renewable energy. But the power generation potential of solar trees is relatively limited, and their primary purpose is to raise public awareness about renewable energy by getting people to notice and interact（互动）with solar energy in new ways.Solar trees generally have a firm metal, plastic, or stone base that extends up and out into “branches” on which solar panels are mounted. Beyond this basic structure, there is great diversity in the design of solar tree units. The solar tree’s photovoltaic “leaves”absorb sunlight, converting it into electricity that is conducted down through the trunk-like central pillar of the structure to an inside battery. Many designs feature rotating（旋转的）panels that can move throughout the day in order to obtain the greatest amount of sunlight.Solar trees help power homes, businesses, and public services. They can create shade to help reduce the urban heat island effect and provide shelter in severe weather such as rainstorms and heatwaves, creating greater urban resilience in the face of climate change. They also enhance public spaces, providing charging stations, and powering streetlights.In comparison to other kinds of ground-mounted solar panel devices, solar trees don’t require much land. They make solar energy generation possible in land-scarce areasthat can’t support vast solar arrays, as well as places that lack sufficient rooftop space for panels. However, solar panels are much cheaper than solar trees at present and have far greater energy generation capacity. Therefore, present solar tree designs often serve as a supplemental source rather than as a primary energy source.At present, solar trees aren’t designed as large-scale solar projects, which limits their ability to contribute to the low-carbon energy transition. Still, their varied designs are appealing. This makes solar trees effective at displaying and thereby educating people about solar energy, and promoting a business or organization’s commitment to renewable energy.1. What is the main purpose of building solar trees?A. To beautify the urban environment.B. To draw public attention to solar energy.C. To replace non-renewable energy resources.D. To provide charging services in emergencies.2. What do we know about a solar tree?A. It stores energy in its own battery.B. It can adjust its height automatically.C. It is made of environmentally friendly materials.D. It transforms sunlight into electricity by its metal base.3. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The design features of solar trees.B. The ways of saving energy in cities.C. The benefits of solar trees to humans.D. The difficulties of promoting solar trees.4. What advantage do solar trees have over other ground-mounted solar panel devices?A. They occupy much less land.B. They are cheaper to manufacture.C. They are more effective in generating energy.D. They can work in various weather conditions.答案：BACA生词1. gas-emitting adj. 排放气体的2. pillar n. 柱子，桥墩（尤指兼作装饰的）3. resilience n. 恢复力；适应力4. array n. 阵列语块1. solar energy 太阳能2. renewable energy 再生能源3. solar panels 太阳能板4. throughout the day 整天5. public services 公共服务6. urban heat island effect 城市热岛效应7. severe weather 恶劣天气8. charging stations 充电站9. in comparison to 与……相比10. contribute to 有助于；对……做贡献知识拓展urban heat island effect城市热岛效应是指城市因大量的人工发热、建筑物和道路等高蓄热体及绿地减少等因素，造成城市“高温化”，城市中的气温明显高于外围郊区的现象。