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时文阅读精选一、爱的姿势澜涛（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）经过一番努力，救援人员小心地把挡着她的废墟清理开，在她的尸体下发现了一个包裹在红色带黄花的小被子里的、三四个月大的婴儿。

因为有她身体的庇护，婴儿毫发未伤。

（3）随行的医生过来解开被子准备给婴儿做些检查，发现有一部手机塞在被子里。

医生下意识地看了一下手机屏幕，发现屏幕上是一条已经写好的短信：“亲爱的宝贝，如果你能活着，一定要记住我爱你。

”（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，地震突然而至，欲将所有的美丽撕碎。

（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）地震过去之后，只有30名孩子和两名老师生还。

当救援人员在废墟中发现她时，她扑在地上，后背上压着一块垮塌的水泥板，怀里紧抱着一个小孩。

小孩生还了，她却已经没有了呼吸。

——选自《读者》2008年12期1、“爱的姿势”在文中指什么？在“爱的姿势”下产生了什么奇迹？（用原文回答）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。

2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-外国文学作品01（2023·江苏淮安·校考一模）Huck is my name, Huckleberry Finn. The story started when my best friend, Tom Sawyer and I found $12,000 in a cave. That money made us rich. We got $6,000 each. Judge Thatcher, an important man in St. Petersburg, put it in the bank, and now we get a dollar a day interest (利息).Then a kind old lady called Douglas invited me to live with her because I haven’t got a family or a home. My mother died a long time ago, then my dad, Pap, disappeared. He was a violent (暴力的) man especially when he drank a lot, which was most of the time, and he often beat me. I was scared of him. I didn’t go to school like the other boys of my age. I lived on the streets and in the woods.My life changed after I lived with Douglas. She gave me a bed to sleep in and bought new clothes for me. Sheread stories to me and taught me how to eat at a table. But then her sister Miss Watson arrived. She brought her black slave (奴隶) Jim with her. I liked Jim but I didn’t like Miss Watson very much. She often shouted at me.Douglas sent me to school every day. I didn’t like going there at first because learning was very difficult. But when I could read and write a bit, I didn’t mind going.The months passed and winter came. The weather got cold. One morning I woke up and there was snow on the ground. On my way to school I saw some footprints outside Douglas’s house. There was a cross on the heel (脚后跟) of the left one. My heart jumped. Only one person wore boots with a cross on the left heel! Pap!“He’s heard about my ________” I thought. “And he wants it!”That night I went to see Jim. Jim had a magic ball made of animal hair. There was a spirit inside the ball that could answer people’s questions about the future.—Adapted from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn1．How did Huck get the money which was put in the bank?A．Huck’s father gave it to him.B．Huck’s mother left it to him before she died.C．Douglas gave it to him.D．He and Tom Sawyer found it in a cave.2．How did Huck feel about the life with Douglas?A．He hated his new life.B．He didn’t mind his new life.C．He felt satisfied with his new life.D．He wanted to get away from his new life.3．Which word can be put in the “__________”?A．life B．spirit C．secret D．money4．Which is the right order of what happened in the story?①Douglas sent Huck to school.②Huck’s mother died.③Douglas invited Huck to live with her.④Douglas read stories to Huck.A．③②④①B．②③④①C．③④②①D．②④③①02（2023·江苏镇江·统考中考真题）Katie was waiting for Gulliver’s calls. Instead, she just heard sparrows making noise in the bushes. “Maybe Gulliver missed the harbour.” Dad said. After breakfast, Katie took her camera to the harbour. All the colourful boats made pretty pictures, but not the one she wanted most.Katie waved to Ernest, her uncle’s neighbour, on the boathouse. The gull’s name, Gulliver, was given by him. The gull’s size and his single leg made the bird itself different. But Ernest told Katie what Gulliver did that first summer Katie and her dad came caught everyone’s attention. Young Katie lay in her stroller (婴儿车) on the floating dock (码头) when Uncle Ralph and Dad were repairing boats nearby. The waves from the passing boat made Katie’s stroller shake strongly. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Gulliver made the loudest cry. Dad and uncle rushed to Katie and stopped the stroller from falling into the water. They kept a close eye at Katie after that. Another summer Katie was three years old, she liked to touch everything. But Dad didn’t watch her every minute when she tried to catch small ducks around or fish from water. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” The gull’s cry brought Dad back in time. He stopped Katie as she tried to follow the small ducks running towards water. Several summers passed, and Gulliver continued to call out as Katie tried new things.This summer Katie did the usual by-the-sea things she’d learned to do. One day, she rowed a boat out but was trapped on a rock by a storm. As she looked up and tried to catch the last warmth of the sunshine through dark clouds, she saw a single white feather. A gull feather? She searched the sky for an answer. Putting her arms around knees, she closed eyes to hold in the tears (眼泪). “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Katie sat up. “Katie! Katie!” Soon, Dad and Uncle Ralph appeared. “How lucky! We heard Gulliver as we came around the rocks,” Uncle Ralph said, “At least… it sounded like him. Strange, he was nowhere in sight.” Katie remembered the feather. “I thought I heard him, too.”—Adapted from the story by Gillian Richardson5．Katie took a camera to the harbour in order to take a picture of ________.A．Gulliver B．Ernest C．sparrows D．boats6．What’s the right order of the following events about Katie?①She was trapped on a rock by a storm.②She lay in her stroller on the floating dock.③She followed the small ducks running towards water.A．①②③B．①③②C．②③①D．②①③7．Which of the following can show the change of Katie’s feelings in Paragraph 3?A．sad—peaceful—excited B．sad—excited—nervousC．helpless—hopeful—thankful D．helpless—thankful—nervous8．What’s the best title for the story?A．Katie and Gulliver B．Katie’s HolidaysC．Katie and Dad D．Katie’s Tears03（2023·江苏宿迁·校联考一模）Marie didn’t like Eva’s friendship with Tom, so she told her husband that she didn’t want any smell of horses in the house. St Clare told Tom to stop working with the horses. Eva told her father she liked going for walks with Tom. So Tom had orders to leave what he was doing when Eva needed him. Eva and Tom spent a lot of time together.Tom noticed that St Clare didn’t look after his money and his house very well, and that he spent too much money on the wrong things. He started making some suggestions, and soon St Clare understood that Tom’s business advice was very good. After some time Tom started to look after the house expenses（费用）.Tom also noticed that his master didn’t take anything seriously and didn’t live well, and this worried him. One night St Clare went to a party where he drank too much. He came home very late, and Tom and another slave（奴隶）had to help him to get into bed. Tom went into his room and prayed（祈祷）for his master.The morning after, St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him. Tom took the money but he didn’t move.“Well, Tom, what are you waiting for?” said St Clare. “Is everything alright?”“I’m afraid not, Master,” said Tom.“What’s the problem? You look very serious.”“I feel very bad, Master. I thought that Master was always going to be good to everybody.”“Well, Tom, am I not? Do you need anything?”“No, Master is always good to me. But there is someone that Master isn’t good to.”“What do you mean?”“I thought about it last night. Master isn’t good to himself.”St Clare felt his face become red, then he laughed. “Oh, Tom!” said St Clare, with tears in his eyes. “Well, you’re right. Never again, Tom, I promise.”—Adapted from Uncle Tom’s Cabin9．Tom was asked to, leave what he was doing to ________A．work with horses B．go for walks with EvaC．spend some time with St Clare D．look after money for St Clare10．In Paragraph 3, the thing that worried Tom is ________.A．St Clare asked Tom to look after his moneyB．St Clare drank too much every dayC．St Clare didn’t look after himself well and didn’t live wellD．St Clare didn’t look after Tom well11．The underlined word “himself ” in Paragraph 12 is ________.A．Maria B．St Clare C．Eva D．Tom12．According to the passage, the correct order of the story is ________.a. Maria was unhappy with Eva’s friendship with Tom.b. St Clare felt moved and joyful when he laughed.c. St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him.d. Tom’s master spent too much money on the wrong things.A．adcb B．abcd C．badc D．dabc13．From the passage, we know that Tom was a ________ person.A．lazy but smart B．kind but stupid C．caring and brave D．lazy and stupid04（2023·湖南长沙·统考二模）The Adventures of Huckleberry Fine by Mark Twain is one of the first Great American Novels. It was also one of the first major American novels ever written by using Local Colorism（地方色彩主义）. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is famous for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River.This book is about how a boy called Huck set the slave（奴隶）free and realized his dream of living an adventures life. In order to get out of his father’s control. Hook pretended that he was dead by Jim, who is practical and loyal to friends. Jim went together with Huck in the journey, and they became friends after experience. scenes of adventures. In their voyage, they met two frauds（骗子）. One called himself king, the other duke. Because of the king, Jim got caught by his master. By an expected chance, Huck and Tom, best friend of Hack. Got together, and they decided to set Jim free. At last, they made it.Although the book has been popular with young readers since it came out, the book immediately became controversial（有争论的）and has remained so today because the Southern society that it satirized（讽刺）had already been history.14．Where did the story happen in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? ________A．Along the Mississippi River.B．In the southern states.C．In Canada. 15．What is the plot（情节）of the story? ________①Huck met a run-away slave. Jim.②Huck met two frauds.③Huck pretended to be dead.④Jim was caught by his master and then set free.A．①②③④B．③①②④C．③②①④16．What does the underlined word “pretended” mean in Paragraph 2 ________.A．否定B．承认C．假装17．We can read the following in the passage EXCEPT ________.A．history of Local ColorismB．Huck’s life experienceC．popularity of the book18．What can we learn from the passage? ________A．It’s Buck’s dream to live a peaceful life.B．The book has gained a lot of attention.C．Huck succeeded in setting Jim free on his own.05（2023·吉林长春·统考一模）They left the busy streets and went to a part of the town Scrooge never visited. It was a terrible place. The streets were dirty, and the smell was very bad. The houses and shops were of the poorest kind. The people were all thin, dirty, and they looked very ill. Everything was ugly.They came to where an old man sat. He was selling dirty pieces of cloth, smelly old bones, and all kinds of old and useless things. As they watched, two old women and an old man, equally dirty, smelly, and ugly came into the shop. They carried large bags.“Come and sit by the fire,” the shopkeeper said. “Tell me what you have to sell me.”“Nothing a dead man will miss,” the first woman said with a nasty（让人讨厌的）laugh.“If he wanted to keep them after he was dead, why wasn’t he a good man when he was alive? If he had been, he would have had someone to look after him. He would not have died alone.”“That’s very true,” said the second woman, putting a few clothes on the floor. “He got the death he deserved.” She pointed at the clothes. “What will you give me for those, Joe?” She asked the shopkeeper, adding, “I did no wrong taking them from the dead man’s house.”The shopkeeper looked at everything the woman wanted to sell him and put a price on it. Then he added everything up. The final amount was very small.“That’s not much,” the woman said.“Take it or leave it,” the shopkeeper said. “I won’t pay a penny（便士）more.”—Taken from A Christmas Carol根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-科普知识01（2022秋·江苏宿迁·九年级统考期中）Fresh green grass. Hundreds of colorful wild flowers. Water running into little pools. Birds making their homes in boxes. The 9,500-square-metre Augustenborg Botanical Garden may look just like any other well-organized park, but there’s a difference. It lies on the roofs(屋顶) of industrial and office buildings in the city of Malmo in Sweden.Green roofs are not a new invention. And now they are getting popular again. The common roofs of a mode m city have endless black surfaces(表面) with no life or water. Perhaps that’s why a garden on a roof becomes such a perfect choice for more people.Green roofs are not just pretty. They also help to moderate the city temperature. The high temperatures on common roofs in summer can make top floor flats uncomfortably hot. What is more, they play a part in making the cities hotter than the countryside around them, causing the “urban heat-island effect”. On a green roof, however, with its plants and water, temperatures change only a little, as they do in a park. This can greatly cut the costs of heatingand cooling in the building below.Also, a green roof takes in rain water, and protects the city drainage system(排水系统). ________ And small animals and birds can make their homes on it. Thanks to this, the city may become part of nature, rather than something completely separate from it.While the cost of building such as roof can still be higher, it can be cheaper in the long term as a result of energy savings. And wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to walk out into a garden high above the city’s noise and traffic, whether you’re at school or in an office or just at home in a ten-floor block?1．With the example of Augustenborg Botanical Garden, the writer wants to explain ________.A．what a green roof is like B．how wildlife is protectedC．what to do with a spare roof D．how to organize a good park2．The underlined word “moderate” in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to “________”.A．raise B．check C．control D．record3．Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4?A．A common roof is noisy.B．A green roof is alive.C．A green roof stops pollution.D．A common roof increases the cost.4．The purpose of the passage is to ________.A．introduce the change of green roofs B．solve the problems with green roofsC．show the amazing beauty of green roofs D．describe the advantages(优点) of green roofs02（2023·辽宁朝阳·统考中考真题）Chinese researchers reached the top of Qomolangma on May 4, 2022. They set up the world’s highest automatic(自动的) weather station at an altitude(海拔) of 8,830 meters. This helps them to study the influences of climate change on the environment.It is the highest automatic weather station in the world now. It has taken the place of the station sitting at an altitude of 8,430 meters on the south side of the mountain, which is the second highest now. This allows Chinesescientists to directly collect data(数据) for the first time from the top of the world’s highest mountain.Collecting and studying data from Qomolangma is not easy. But the data will give valuable information about the condition of local glaciers(冰川) and mountain snow. It will also help scientists study and understand the global monsoon(季风) system, so experts can make proper decisions about climate change.Yao Tandong, a famous expert, said Chinese scientists had set up eight weather stations from 5,200 to 8,830 meters above sea level. Half of the stations were set up at an altitude higher than 7,000 meters. “Along with strong government support and hard work by scientists, China has become a global front-runner in fields such as climate change.” Yao said.5．What is the altitude of the highest automatic weather station?A．5,200 meters.B．7,000 meters.C．8,430 meters.D．8,830 meters.6．What does the underlined word “It” refer to(指代) in Paragraph 3?A．Reaching the top of Qomolangma.B．The influences of climate change.C．The data from Qomolangma.D．The highest automatic weather station.7．How many weather stations were set up at an altitude higher than 7,000 meters?A．Two.B．Four.C．Six.D．Eight.8．Which statement(陈述) is NOT right according to the passage?A．Chinese scientists can directly collect data from the top of Qomolangma now.B．It is hard to collect and study data from Qomolangma.C．The second highest weather station is on the north side of the mountain.D．China has made great achievements in fields such as climate change.9．In which part of a newspaper can we find the passage?A．Science.B．Sports.C．Travel.D．Health.03（2022秋·山东济宁·九年级统考期末）Music plays an important role in the lives of people all over the world. That is why many wonder what influences their tastes in music. Could your music list show something about your personality?One study by Heriot-Walt University offered a possible answer by an experiment. Here are the results it found: Pop Music. Fans of top 40 pop hits are likely to be outgoing and honest. While pop music lovers are hard-working and have high self-esteem(自尊), researchers suggest that they may be less creative and easy to get worried.Rap or Hip-Hop Music. People usually believe that rap lovers are more aggressive(好争斗的), but researchers have found no such connection. They say rap fans are likely to have high self-esteem and are usually outgoing.Rock or Heavy Metal Music. Although sometimes rock or heavy metal music seems aggressive, researchers found that fans of this style of music are usually quite gentle. They can be creative, but are often shy and have low self-esteem.Classical Music. Classical music lovers are typically shyer but also feel comfortable with themselves and the world around them. They are creative and have a good sense of self-esteem.Though personality alone does not explain musical preferences, this experiment helps you know yourself and others better.10．What’s the purpose of the study?A．To know what kind of music people like most.B．To tell people the importance of listening to music.C．To show people which kind of music they should listen to.D．To test the relationship between a person’s personality and his or her music list.11．How might a person’s personality be if he or she is a fan of pop music?A．Quiet and shy.B．Serious and strict.C．Friendly and polite.D．Outgoing and honest.12．What kind of music does Mrs. Green like listening to if she feels relaxed about the world around her?A．Pop music.B．Rock music.C．Classical music.D．Rap music.13．What’s the best title for the text?A．Music and hobby B．Music and personalityC．Fans and music D．Researchers and music04（2022秋·湖北襄阳·九年级统考期中）My blood type (血型) is AB, which only 7 percent of Chinese have. I always thought it made me special, even though I had no real reason to believe that. But in Japan, blood type is usedWe all like to know things about ourselves, and blood type is just another fun way to understand why we do some things. Just have fun with it.14．Blood type is used to decide one’s personality in ________.A．Japan B．the USA C．the UK D．India15．A reporter would be a good job for ________ people.A．type O B．type AB C．type A D．type B16．What does the writer think of that blood type is used to decide one’s personality?A．It’s really true.B．Just have fun with it.C．Maybe we can take some advice to find a job.D．Believe it or not, it depends on yourself.05（2022秋·河南洛阳·九年级统考期中）Have you ever been angry at someone when you were hungry? If so, you’ve experienced “hangry (饿怒)” —some people get angry easily as they are hungry. The reason for this lies in what happens inside your body when it needs food.Everything you eat would be changed into different kinds of nutrients (营养物质) in your body. These nutrients would enter your blood and be passed to every part of your body and be used for creating energy. As time passes after your last meal, these nutrients in your blood drop. Also, your blood glucose (血糖) drops. Unlike other parts in your body, your brain totally depends on blood glucose to do its job. You’ve probably already noticed that simple things can become difficult when you are hungry and your blood glucose levels drop. You may find it hard to pay attention. For example, you may make silly mistakes in your study and homework. You might also have noticed that you can’t even speak clearly when you’re too hungry.Another thing that happens when you’re hungry is behaving impolitely and can’t control yourself, such as snapping at others. In that case, even though you may already try your best to avoid conflict (冲突) with important friends, you may still be too angry to control yourself when you are staying with the people you are most relaxed with. That’s why you may find yourself being impatient with your parents or friends.So what should we do to avoid being hangry? The easiest way is to eat something before you get too hungry. The best choice is to have some nutrient - rich and natural foods that help deal with hunger quickly and can be kept in our body as long as possible, but not fast food. The final way is to suggest that difficult situations should be dealt with after a meal, not before.17．When does “hangry” usually happen?A．When the body needs food.B．When nutrients enter your body.C．When the blood glucose levels drop.D．When it’s hard for you to pay attention.18．What does the underlined words “snapping at” mean in Chinese?A．称赞B．呵斥C．嘲笑D．帮助19．Which paragraphs tell the influence of being hangry?A．①②B．②③C．③④D．④⑤20．Which is one of the ways to deal with hunger?A．Eat something after you get too hungry.B．Stay with people you are most relaxed with.C．Deal with difficult situations after meals.D．Eat a little junk food before you are hungry.21．Who is the text written for?A．Doctors.B．Teachers.C．Parent.D．Students.06（2022秋·山东菏泽·九年级统考期中）Have you ever thought about why you are the way you are? And what does your personality（性格）connect with? Recent research has showed that the position（位置）in which we are born in our family plays a very important role in forming personality.The eldest childBeing the only child, the eldest enjoys all their parents’ attention. However, new parents usually expect to see their child do well. And the eldest child tries to meet these expectations. As a result, the eldest children are usuallypolite and traditional. The problems come with the birth of another child. Suddenly the attention they’re used to receiving becomes weaker. Then, they don’t feel safe and will try to do all they can to make their parents happy.The second childThe second child has no experience of life without a brother or sister, so they never know how their brothers or sisters feel when they suddenly have to share the attention. The second children are often more outgoing and always looking for ways to get attention. One of the most common ways to achieve this is by making people laugh and the second children are often the jokers of the family. Again, problems can appear when another baby arrives. Suddenly, the second child becomes the middle child and may lose a clear sense（意识）of where they are.The third childWith the birth of their third baby, parents will often feel this is their last chance to bring up a child. This means the youngest child, more often than not, is spoilt（溺爱）with attention and love. This can lead them to be very self-centered, believing that the world moves around them. They are always treated as the “baby” of the family so they don’t do as well as they could do. They like doing things in unexpected ways, so they are also likely to be creative. 22．What influences people’s personality according to the text?A．Birth place.B．Birth weight.C．Birth order.23．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in the text?A．The eldest children.B．The second children.C．The parents.24．Compared to the first child, the second child is _________ according to the text.A．more polite and traditionalB．more humorous and outgoingC．more creative and confident25．According to the text, if Tom thinks mainly about himself and always has new ideas, he might be _________.A．the eldest child B．the second child C．the third child07（2022秋·山东菏泽·九年级统考期中）It is said that tea can improve creative power(力量) of the literary(文学的) artists in ancient China.According to Lu Yu’s Cha Jing, tea-drinking in China can be traced back(追溯) to the Zhou Dynasty—tea was discovered by Shen Nong and became popular as a drink in the State of Lu because of Zhou Gong.Tea-drinking in China has a long history of four thousand years. As the legend(传说) has it, Shen Nong tasted hundreds of wild plants in order to prevent people from eating the poisonous plants. It is said that he was once poisoned but was saved by eating some leaves of an evergreen(常青的) plant with white flowers. Later, people called the leaves that saved his life “cha”.In modern times, people still keep tea-drinking as one of their everyday activities. According to the study, tea can also influence some modern illnesses. To those who have to work with computers for a long time, drinking tea can help them to recreate a new balance(平衡) in their bodies. And to those old people, drinking tea is also a good way to make them have a longer life.26．Tea-drinking in China can be traced back to ________.A．the Zhou Dynasty B．the Xia Dynasty C．the Tang DynastyA．供饮用的B．美味的C．有毒的28．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?A．The birth of tea.B．Tea became popular.C．Shen Nong was once poisoned.29．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Tea can improve creative power of the computer workers in ancient China.B．Tea became popular as a drink in the State of Lu because of Zhou Gong.C．People don’t keep tea-drinking as one of their everyday activities.30．What is the main idea of this passage?A．The legend of Shen Nong.B．The history of tea-drinking in China.C．Tea can influence some modern illnesses.参考答案：1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D【导语】本文讲述介绍了绿色屋顶，并介绍了其好处。

A字数： 293Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe "hugging booths."Amber Crenshaw and her husband Steve Crenshaw own a business called Handle With Care and work with Unlimited Care Cottages, an assisted living facility. Amber said she and her husband designed and built the hugging booths after one of the nurses suggested the idea."The residents have been, just so filled with joy," Amber said. "It was one of our resident's birthdays. We were able to set the booth up for their birthday, and family members were able to come in and give birthday hugs. It has really lifted the spirits of the assisted living residents."Buck Buckholtz, the owner of Unlimited Care Cottages, where the hugging booths have been used, said that the families were also excited.He said, "The families, there was a pretty quick response of, 'When can you bring it to this house? When can you bring it to this house? When are we going to have one?"Amber said that she and her husband designed it to fit into a standard door without gaps, and built it with materials that coronavirus cannot transmit through, allowing family members to hug each other safely."Just the power of touch is so important because it's been since March since these family members and the residents at the homes have been able to touch and hug," she said. "Through this, we've been able to create an opportunity for them to reach out and have a touch. It's huge, it brings lots of joy."The Crenshaws have just worked with Unlimited Care so far, but they said other assisted living facilities in Texas have contacted them with interest.1. Who gave the idea of building the hugging booths?A. Amber CrenshawB. Buck BuckholtzC. Steve CrenshawD. A nurse of Handle With Care2. What might happen next according to the text?A. The Crenshaws may continue to work with other assisted living facilities in Texas to build more huggingbooths.B. The Crenshaws will make the hugging booths better.C. Other assisted living facilities in Texas will help Handle With CareD. The Crenshaws will prevent coronavirus from transmitting.3. The Crenshaws put the hugging booths to use____ .A. on one of their resident's birthdaysB. to reduce the residents’ panic during the coronavirus pandemicC. to help the family members celebrate birthdays together.D. because of the the coronavirusB字数：214Desperately trying to keep a smile on your face will only make your depression worse, a new study suggests.Feeling content has become the sole goal for many in recent years, but embracing your sadness may be more beneficial.University of Melbourne researchers said that society's downright shunning回避of being sad could be harmful for sufferers of the blues.Dr Brock Bastian, a psychologist behind the study, said: 'Depression rates are higher in countries that place ahappiness.''Rather than being the by-product of a life well-lived, feeling happy has become a goal in itself. This reinforces the message that we should aim to maximise our positive emotions and avoid our negative ones' Society needs to change its attitude on depression if the disorder is to be tackled effectively, Dr. Bastian hinted.He added that people have become so used to not showing signs of vulnerability脆弱due to social media being used to celebrate achievements.For the study published in the journal Depression and Anxiety, the researchers assessed 112 depressed patients. Each volunteer was asked to rate their symptoms of the blues and how much pressure they faced to be happy. They were tracked over a period of one month.4. From the text we know that ____ .A. People are usually used to hiding their weaknesses and their feelings of depression.B. Social media used to celebrate achievements.C. All the sufferers of the blues place a premium on happinessD. Depressed patients never tackle their pressure effectively,5. Which of the following can be the best title of the text ?A. Keeping a smile on your face will only make your depression worseB. Don't try and be happy - it will only make you sad.C. Society's downright shunning of being sad makes people stronger.D. We should aim to maximise our positive emotions6. According to the text, the beneficial way to deal with depression is to ____ .A. avoid our negative emotionsB. hide signs of vulnerabilityC. celebrate achievementsD. embrace our sadnessC字数：403Visitors enjoying a quiet breakfast at the Singita Ebony Lodge, a luxury hotel in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, were treated to a rare encounter with a leopard in early September 2020. The handful of guests watched in awe —and a little trepidation惊恐— as the majestic animal, who appeared to be searching for a tasty morsel, calmly explored the various areas of the restaurant. Fortunately for the humans, nothing on the “menu” seemed to catch the leopard’s fancy, and it left as abruptly as it had arrived.Erika Wiese, who captured the footage of the leopard walking through the restaurant, told Kruger Sightings that she and the other guests were alerted to the predator’s arrival by the alarm calls sounded by surrounding vervet monkeys. Also known as savanna monkeys, the smart mammals communicate the presence of each of their four-known predators — leopards, eagles, baboons, and pythons — with a unique call, allowing other members oftheir species to respond accordingly. For example, the short tonal call signaling a leopard is nearby cause the monkeys to scramble into trees, while the low-pitched grunts, indicating the presence of eagles, warns them to keep an eye on the skies.The leopard, however, was not interested in the monkeys, but instead appeared to be in search of a bushbuck, or African antelope, that it had been stalking in a nearby riverbed earlier in the day. Wiese says, “The sighting ended with the leopard strolling calmly away from the deck area and out of sight towards the bushbuck who you can hear alarm calling at the end.”Wiese says that thanks to the lodge’s well-trained staff, who are experienced at dealing with wild animal visits, and the strict safety rules in place, the guests all remained calm. She gushes, “We felt complete awe, reverence, respect, and gratitude. What a rare experience to have such an encounter with a leopard. The situation proved that wildlife and people can live and interact with each other in harmony and respect.”Located adjacent to Kruger National Park in South Africa, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is home to a wide variety of animals, including over 144 mammal, 500 bird, 30 amphibian, and 110 reptile species. However, the area’s main attraction is the presence of the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos — which roam the game park in abundance.7. What is the general idea of the text?A. Wildlife and people can live and interact with each other in harmony and respect.B. Savanna monkeys can communicate the presence of each of their four-known predators.C. Guests at south African Lodge get a surprise visit from a leopard.D. The lodge’s well-trained staff are experienced at dealing with wild animal visits.8. Which of the following is NOT right?A. Visitors at the Singita Ebony Lodge often encounter with a leopard.B. The leopard was not interested in the monkeys.C. The leopard was seen walking calmly away from the deck area towards the bushbuckD. Kruger National Park is close to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.9. What did the leopard come here for ?A. To explore the various areas of the restaurant.B. To be in search of a bushbuck, or African antelopeC. To prove that wildlife and people can live and interact with each other in harmony and respectD. To search for those monkeys.10. How did Erika Wiese and the other guests know that a predator was coming?A. They saw it themselves.B. By the low-pitched grunts sounded by surrounding vervet monkeysC. Erika Wiese captured the leopard at the restaurant.D. By the alarm calls sounded by surrounding savanna monkeys11. The underlined word in the second paragraph refers to______ .A. monkeyB. leopardC. bushbuckD. baboonD字数：316If businesses are to get reluctant workers back into the office, finding ways to maintain social distancing will be key. An Israeli company thinks it can help, using smart sensors mounted on workplace ceilings.PointGrab developed its technology before the pandemic to help workspace managers optimize优化how employees use office space. About the size of a smoke alarm, the sensors can record the exact number and location of people in buildings including offices, hotels and restaurants.One of the company's first clients was Deloitte, which installed the system at its flagship London office last year. PointGrab's sensors were connected to screens in the building toshow the availability of desks and shared areas in real time. PointGrabCEO Doron Shachar says it was one of a range of innovations that helpedDeloitte fit 30% more people into 3% less space.Now PointGrab has adapted the technology so the sensors can alsomonitor social distancing by keeping track of how far apart people are,and whether they're traveling in one direction around a building.Workspace managers can set up alerts for when two people are closerthan two meters for more than 30 seconds, for example.The sensors have been included in the "six feet office" concept created by real estate房地产services company Cushman and Wakefield to encourage employees to practice social distancing. They are currently being used in this way at a university in the Netherlands, and at an innovation hub in Belgium.While the social distancing innovation is new, PointGrab has deployed more than 10,000 sensors for workspace optimization, including in the offices of Coca-Cola, Facebook and Dell.Workers might not like the idea of being monitored, but PointGrab says no images or identifying features are recorded. Instead, each employee is represented as an anonymous无名的dot on a dashboard."The sensor does not violate people's privacy," Shachar says. "This is extremely important in the workspace."12.When did PointGrab develop the technology?A. during novel coronavirusB. soon after novel coronavirus broke outC. before novel coronavirus broke outD. last year13. The technology was first used by Deloitte to ____ .A. optimize how employees use office spaceB. keep track of how far apart employees areC. violate people's privacyD. encourage employees to practice social distancing14. Which of the following is NOT right?A.the offices of Coca-Cola, Facebook and Dell also installed smart sensorsB. Images and identifying features can be recorded clearly.C. The sensor does not violate people's privacyD. The using of PointGrab's sensors helped Deloitte fit 30% more people into 3% less space.15. What is the main idea of the text?A. Smart sensors will help maintain social distancingB. Getting reluctant workers back into the office is not easy.C. How an Israeli company develop smart sensorsD. Social distancing is extremely important in the workspaceE：语法填空Water on the MoonScientists have announced the breathtaking news that there is water on the Moon. They said the Moon may hold water in more places and in ___16___ (large) amounts than they previously thought. The scientists are from NASA in the USA. Based ___17___ a detailed analysis of two separate studies, they confirmed the presence of water molecules on the side of the Moon we can see. Ice ___18___ (think) to exist on the dark side of the Moon, ___19___ is permanently blocked from sunlight. However, NASA said it found water on the sunlit parts of the lunar surface. The space agency says it identified a ___20___ (three) of a litre of water in one area. This was not enough to form ice as the molecules were trapped in a cubic metre of rock.NASA's discovery could pave the way for more space exploration. It could be a game-changer in the quest to explore the heavens. It could accelerate the building of permanent bases on the Moon as it opens up the ___21___ (possible) of there ___22___ (be) a sustainable source of drinking water. This could ___23___ (turn) into rocket fuel one day. A NASA spokesperson explained the significance of the discovery. He said: "Water is extremely critical for deep space exploration. It's a resource of direct value for our astronauts. Any time we don't need to pack water for our trip, we have an opportunity to take other useful items with us." That means astronauts could transport ___24___ (material) to be used to carry out bigger ___25___ (science) experiments.KeysA: 1-3 DAAB: 4-6 ABDC: 7-11 CABDB D: 12-15 CABA E:rger17.on18.was thought19.which20.third21.possibility22.being23.be turned24.materials25.scientific。

时文阅读目录外刊话题：英国成首选留学目的地文本难度：★☆☆☆☆话题难度：★☆☆☆☆UK top destination for studyFor the first time, the UK has overtaken the US as the preferred overseas study destination for Chinese students, a report released Sunday showed.In the survey for the annual Report on Chinese Students' Overseas Study, the UK was preferred by 42% of respondents, up by 1 percentage point from last year.Study in the US was preferred by 37% of respondents, down by 6 percentage points. Australia and Canada, both at 16%, tied as the third most popular destinations for overseas study, followed by Japan, Germany and Singapore.The report attributed the shift in students' preferences from the US to the UK to tense Sino-US(中美间的) relations in the past two years and the UK's advantages, such as the reopening of the Post Study Work Visa and quicker graduation requirements.重点单词1. destination [ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn] n.目的地，终点，景点2. overtake [ˌəʊvəˈteɪk] vt. 赶上3.release [rɪˈliːs] v.释放；公开4.survey [sə:'vei] v.调查5. percentage [pəˈsentɪdʒ] n.百分比6. respondent [rɪˈspɒndənt] n.调查对象7. attribute to 把……归因于8. shift [ʃift] n. 交换，变化 v. 更替，移外刊话题：威尔士的中学生要开始学汉语了文本难度：★★☆☆☆话题难度：★★☆☆☆Mandarin Taught in Welsh Secondary SchoolsMandarin could be taught in Welsh secondary schools to raise Wales' international profile.The Welsh Government wants to establish the country as a visitor destination for Chinese people as part of its new strategy to boost trade. It is also looking to have a "Wales in Germany" themed year in 2021, and have an increased presence in EU countries.International relations minister Eluned Morgan said she wanted to sell Wales to the world. After Brexit, ministers want "to ensure that the European Union remains our strongest partner" as well as developing markets elsewhere. Its goal is a 5% increase in exports.To make that happen, the Welsh Government has launched a new international strategy to focus on three areas —cyber-security, compound semi-conductors, and creative industries — chosen in part for their "resilience to Brexit" and because of their "global recognition as areas of excellence".重点单词1. profile [ˈprəʊfaɪl] n. 侧面；轮廓；形象2. establish [ɪˈstæblɪʃ] vt.建立，创立；确立3. strategy ['strætidʒi] n. 战略，策略4. boost [buːst] vt. 促进5. themed [θiːmd] adj. 以……为主题的6. presence [ˈprezns] n. 存在；出席7. Brexit 英国脱欧（该词是Britain exiting from the EU的戏谑说法）8. launch [lɔːntʃ] v. 发射（导弹、火箭等）；发起，发动9. cyber-security 网络安全10. compound semi-conductor 复合半导体11. resilience [rɪˈzɪliəns] n.适应力；恢复力12. global ['gləubəl] adj. 全球性的，全世界的，球状的，全局的13. excellence ['eksələns] n. 优秀，卓越，优点14.recognition [ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn] n. 认出，承认，感知，知识外刊话题：长时间的日晒会削弱脑力文本难度：★★☆☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Sunshine Could Diminish Brain PowerThose tempted to set up office in the garden as temperatures soar should think twice or put a hat on. New study shows that sunshine could diminish brain power, making it harder to make the right judgments.Working in hot temperatures is already known to cause hyperthermia – a rise in body temperature – which can cause physical exhaustion. But now scientists say prolonged exposure of the head to the sun also affects the brain's ability to function properly.A study by university teams in Denmark and Greece said workers could be damaging their brains by working in hot, sunny conditions.Eight healthy, active males aged between 27 and 41 took part in the research. The brain function test consisted of four different computer-based maths and logic tasks that relied on precise calculations. Four heat lamps were positioned to radiate either on the lower body or the back, side and top of their heads.Professor Lars Nybo, of the department of nutrition, exercise and sports at the University of Copenhagen, said: "This study provides evidence that direct exposure to sunlight – especially to the head –impairs motor and cognitive performance."The decline in motor and cognitive performance was observed at 38.5 degrees. Researchers said those exposed to sunlight for long periods should cover their heads. Dips in mental performance caused by sunshine could also mean drivers were more likely to make mistakes on the road.重点单词1. tempt [tempt] vt. 诱惑；冒…的风险2. diminish [dɪˈmɪnɪʃ] vt. 减少3. judgement ['dʒʌdʒmənt] n. 判断4. exhaustion [ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən] n.枯竭；耗尽5. prolonged [prəˈlɒŋd] adj. 延长的6. exposure [ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)] n. 暴露；曝光7. function [ˈfʌŋkʃn] vi. 运行8. consist of 由…组成；由…构成9. precise [prɪˈsaɪs] adj.精确的；明确的10. radiate [ˈreɪdieɪt] vt. 发射11. impair [ɪmˈpeə(r)] vt. 损害外刊话题：不要戴着口罩做运动!文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Don’t Exercise With A MaskThe coronavirus began to affect sporting events as early as January 30, when the Chinese Football Association announced it was delaying the start of the football season. Two months later it was revealed that the Tokyo Olympic Games would be postponed until the summer of 2021 – the first postponement in modern Olympic history.Sporting administrators are only now exploring ways to enable a return to training and competition at both professional and amateur levels. In the absence of a vaccine, though, there are several challenges. One of them is around breathing.When playing sport, breathing is faster and harder than at rest, which increases the risk of passing the disease on. As a result, premier league football is considering introducing face masks. Others may follow suit.Yet a mask makes it harder to inhale the quantity of air needed to perform at the highest levels. We know that wearing a surgical mask can increase the resistance to airflow. Exercise invariably leads to faster and harder breaths, so wearing a mask during exercise places a further strain on airflow.When we do heavy exercise, our muscles produce lactic acid, which causes that burning sensation. It is then converted to carbon dioxide and exhaled. But what happens if the carbon dioxide is trapped by the mask? As you move from moderate to heavy exercise, you may be re-breathing carbon dioxide, which can reduce cognitive function and increase breathing rate.There may also be less oxygen in the recycled air, which could imitate exercising at higher altitudes. So it is important we gain a better understanding of the limitations of heavy exercise with a face mask.重点单词1.reveal [rɪˈviːl] vt. 显示；透露；揭露2.postpone [pəˈspəʊn] vt.延期3.professional [prəˈfeʃənl] adj.职业的4.amateur [ˈæmətə(r)] adj. 业余的5.vaccine [ˈvæksiːn] n.疫苗6.premier [ˈpremiə(r)] adj. 首要的7.inhale [ɪnˈheɪl] vt. 吸入8.surgical [ˈsɜːdʒɪkl] adj. 外科的9.resistance [rɪˈzɪstəns] n. 阻力；抵抗10. altitude [ˈæltɪtjuːd] n. 高地；海拔Day 5外刊话题：抖音从迪士尼挖高管来做CEO了文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Mayer Became CEO of TikTokTeenagers may not know the name Kevin Mayer, but he's about to play an outsize role in their lives.The longtime veteran of the Walt Disney Company just became the CEO of TikTok（抖音）. In doing so, Mayer will take the reins of an app whose bedazzling hold over Gen Z has made it one of the most influential, albeit controversial, platforms of the COVID-19 era.Mayer has been with Disney since the early 1990s—minus a stint as the CEO of (花花公子) and other ventures—and he's helped shepherd along the acquisition of some of its most consequential brands, including Pixar（皮克斯）, Marvel（漫威）, and Lucasfilm（卢卡斯影业）.Mayer's departure from Disney may not be a surprise, but his move to TikTok is unexpected. The app, owned by China-based ByteDance, is at a crucial moment in its short history—seeing enormous growth during the pandemic lockdowns but facing increasing criticism over its data-collection practices, particularly as they relate to its young users. As it rises in influence, the company will surely face a growing drumbeat of intense media and regulatory scrutiny.In contrast, Disney has never been more vulnerable, with the coronavirus pandemic having ravaged nearly all of its core business units, from the shuttering of theme parks and movie theaters to ongoing interruptions to its production schedules. Mayer, whatever else is motivating the move, is jumping ship at an opportune time.According to The New York Times, Mayer will be replaced by Rebecca Campbell, a rising star at the company who most recently served as president of Disneyland.重点单词1.veteran [ˈvetərən] n. 老手；有经验的人2.rein [reɪn] n.缰绳；驾驭；统治3.influential [ˌɪnfluˈenʃl] adj. 有影响4.controversial [ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl] adj. 有争议的5.venture [ˈventʃə(r)] n. 企业6.departure [dɪˈpɑːtʃə(r)] n. 离开7.pandemic [pænˈdemɪk] adj.（疾病）流行的8.scrutiny [ˈskruːtəni] n. 详细审查；监视9.ravage [ˈrævɪdʒ] vt.毁坏；破坏10.interruptio n [ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃn] n. 中断；干扰11.opportune [ˈɒpətjuːn] adj. 适当的；恰好的Day 6外刊话题：狗也和人一样有青春期烦恼文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Dogs Have Adolescence TooPerhaps you've had to put up with a moody, uncooperative teenager. You may well have been one yourself. A new study suggests that dogs go through a similar phase of stubbornness and disobedience when they hit puberty at about eight months old.Looking at the behaviour of a total of 378 canines, researchers found that the animals were more obedient and more responsive either side of that eight-month mark –but only when it came to their owners, not to less familiar trainers.So not only do dogs appear to have a difficult adolescence just like we do, they also share the frustration that we often feel towards our parents or caregivers when we hit our teenage years. That has big implications for long-term canine care and sheltering."This is a very important time in a dog's life," says animal behaviour researcher Lucy Asher, from Newcastle University in the UK. "This is when dogs are often rehomed because they are no longer a cute little puppy and suddenly, their owners find they are more challenging and they can no longer control them or train them." "But as with human teenage children, owners need to be aware that their dog is going through a phase and it will pass."In one experiment with 93 Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and their cross breeds, the pooches at eight months old were found to take longer and be more reluctant to respond to a 'sit' command given by their caregiver than they were when just five months old. The eight-month-olds didn't show the same obstinancy when the command was given by a stranger, though.重点单词1.puberty [ˈpjuːbəti] n. 青春期2.behaviour [bɪˈheɪvjə(r)] n. 行为；习性（=behavior）3.obedient [ə'bi:djənt] adj.服从的，顺从的4.frustration [frʌˈstreɪʃn] n.挫折5.implication [ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn] n. 含义；暗示; 影响6.challenging ['tʃælindʒiŋ] adj. 挑战的7.reluctant [rɪˈlʌktənt] adj. 不情愿的；勉强的mand [kə'mɑ:nd] n. 命令，指挥，控制Day 7外刊话题：5G来了，自动驾驶汽车的时代还会远吗?文本难度：★★★★☆话题难度：★★★★☆5G Ushering Self-driving VehiclesCars could soon be communicating with each other using 5G to make drivers aware of upcoming hazards, scientists claim.The ultra-fast mobile internet would allow for rapid information transmission and could make drivers aware of black ice, pot holes or other dangers up ahead.Several car manufacturers are already integrating 5G into their vehicles, including as a tool to help usher in the generation of self-driving vehicles.Experts at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) believe the high-speed connection will also improve the reliability and capability of automated vehicles to the point where they will be safer than the manual cars being driven today.They predict the number of road traffic accidents —which according to the World Health Organisation account for more than 1.3 million deaths and up to 50 million people injured worldwide every year — will drop drastically as a result.Dr Dimitrios Liarokapis, a member of the research group, said: 'To have a better idea of what the future will look like, think of having Tesla-like cars that not only use sensors to scan what's around them, they can also talk to each other and exchange safety-related information about their surroundings over an area that covers several square miles.重点单词municate [kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt] v.交流，沟通2.hazard [ˈhæzəd] n. 危险3.claim [kleim] v. 声称4.transmission [trænzˈmɪʃn] n. 传递；传送5.manufacturer [ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə(r)] n. 制造商6.vehicle [ˈviːəkl] n.车辆；交通工具her [ˈʌʃə(r)] vt. 引导8.automated [ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd] adj. 自动化的9.manual [ˈmænjuəl] adj.手控的10.sensor [ˈsensə(r)] n. 传感器11.square [skweə(r)] adj. 平方的；正方形的Day 8外刊话题：春天提早到来了,但这并不是个好消息文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Early Arrival of Springtime Warmth,Good or Bad?Across much of the United States, a warming climate has advanced the arrival of spring. This year is no exception. In parts of the Southeast, spring has arrived weeks earlier than normal and may turn out to be the warmest spring on record.Apple blossoms in March and an earlier start to picnic season may seem harmless and even welcome. But the early arrival of springtime warmth has many downsides for the natural world and for humans.Rising temperatures in the springtime signal plants and animals to come alive. Across the United States and worldwide, climate change is steadily disrupting the arrival and interactions of leaf buds, cherry blossoms, insects and more.Records managed by the USA National Phenology Network and other organizations prove that spring has accelerated over the long term. For example, the common yellow trout lily blooms nearly a week earlier in the Appalachian Mountain region than it did 100 years ago.Blueberries in Massachusetts flower three to four weeks earlier than in the mid-1800s. And over a recent 12-year period, over half of 48 migratory bird species studied arrived at their breeding grounds up to nine daysearlier than previously.Warmer spring temperatures have also led beetles, moths and butterflies to emerge earlier than in recent years. Similarly, hibernating species like frogs and bears emerge from hibernation earlier in warm springs.All species don't respond to warming the same way. When species that depend on one another —such as pollinating insects and plants seeking pollination —don't respond similarly to changing conditions, populations suffer.重点单词1.advance [ədˈvɑːns] vt. 将……提前2.downside [ˈdaʊnsaɪd] n. 负面，缺点3.disrupt [dɪsˈrʌpt] v. 破坏；使中断4.accelerate [əkˈseləreɪt] v. 加快；增速5.region [ˈriːdʒən] n. 地区；范围6.migratory [ˈmaɪɡrətri] adj. 迁移7.previously [ˈpriːviəsli] adv. 以前8.hibernate [ˈhaɪbəneɪt] vi.（动物）冬眠Day 9外刊话题：神奇的新科技——用影子发电文本难度：★★★★★话题难度：★★★★★A Shadow-Effect Energy GeneratorIt sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but the newly revealed Shadow-Effect Energy Generator (SEG) is a real prototype device. The fascinating concept could help us to transform the way renewable energy is generated indoors.The SEG uses the contrast between darkness and light to produce electricity. It's made up of a series of thin strips of gold film on a silicon wafer (硅片), placed on top of a flexible plastic base.Whereas shadows are usually a problem for renewable solar energy production, here they're actually harnessed to keep on generating power. The technology — which is cheaper to produce than a typical solar cell, according to its developers —produces small amounts of power and could be used in mobile gadgets, for example."Shadows are omnipresent, and we often take them for granted," says materials scientist Tan SweeChing, from the National University of Singapore (NUS). "In conventional photovoltaic or optoelectronic applications where a steady source of light is used to power devices, the presence of shadows is undesirable, since it degrades the performance of devices."In this work, we capitalised on the illumination contrast caused by shadows as an indirect source of power. The contrast in illumination induces a voltage difference between the shadow and illuminated sections, resulting in an electric current. This novel concept of harvesting energy in the presence of shadows is unprecedented."重点词汇1.prototype [ˈprəʊtətaɪp] n. 原型；模型2.contrast [ˈkɒntrɑːst] n. 明显的差异，对比3.whereas [ˌweərˈæz] conj. 然而4.harness [ˈhɑːnɪs] v. 利用5.gadget [ˈɡædʒɪt] n. 小配件6.voltage [ˈvəʊltɪdʒ] n. [电] 电压7.illuminated [ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪd] adj. 照亮的8.current [ˈkʌrənt] n.（水，气，电）流9.novel [ˈnɒvl] adj. 新奇的10.presence [ˈprezns] n. 存在11.unprecedented [ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd] adj. 空前的；无前例的Day 10外刊话题：做这4件事有助于提高自身免疫力文本难度：★★★★★话题难度：★★★★★Four Things to Improve Immune SystemThere is an exception to the general rule that supplements won't really help prevent illness, and that's vitamin D (in moderate doses). Research has shown that the immune system needs vitamin D to fight off viruses —while it won't protect you from getting the virus if you're exposed, it could reduce the severity of the illness and help make recovery easier.You can get vitamin D naturally through sunlight. It's also found in some foods, including fatty fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel, and in small amounts in beef liver, eggs, cheese, and mushrooms.One of the most evidence-supported ways to stay healthy also happens to be free —getting enough sleep. That means 7-9 hours each night for most people, according to Harvard Health. While you're asleep, your body uses that time to do critical recovery and repair of essentialfunctions, including your immune system. Just one night of poor sleep can reduce your immune cells by as much as 70%, research shows.Exercise can keep your body functioning well, since research shows that it reduces inflammation and supports infection-fighting cells. If you're working from home or staying out of the gym, there are plenty of ways to still get your sweat on —body movements like burpees, lunges, push-ups and more can give you a quick full-body workout with no equipment.As an added bonus, endorphins (内啡肽) from exercise also reduce stress. Stress can also make a big difference for your immune system, particularly when there are alarming or uncertain events happening in the world around you. Yes, this means managing fears —good strategies include taking breaks from social media and relying on trustworthy media sources for information, both of which can help you avoid panic and misinformation.How you choose to relax will vary from person to person, whether that's taking a walk outside, curling up with a favorite book, or taking time to meditate or practice yoga or another soothing habit each day.重点单词1.supplement [ˈsʌplɪmənt] n. 补品2.severity [sɪˈverəti] n.严重3.essential [ɪˈsenʃl] adj. 基本的；必要的4.inflammation [ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn] n. 炎症; 发炎5.infection [ɪnˈfekʃn] n.感染；传染6.particularly [pəˈtɪkjələli] adv. 特别地7.trustworthy [ˈtrʌstwɜːði] adj. 可靠的8.vary [ˈveri] v. 变化。

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。

2023年中考英语新热点时文阅读-双减政策题型主要内容1阅读理解展示了“双减”政策给孩子们带来的不同影响。

2阅读理解介绍了在2021年教育系统出台了“双减”政策，然后通过几个学生的自述叙述了“双减”政策对学生们的影响。

3阅读理解讲述了国家“双减”政策给学生们带来的变化。

这项政策减轻了中小学生的学业负担，让学生有更多参加课外活动和培养兴趣爱好的时间，但也对学生的自律性提出了更高要求。

4阅读理解介绍了“双减”政策及取得的一些成果。

5短文选词填空为了减少家庭作业和课后训练的负担给学生带来的太大的压力，国家所采取的一系列措施。

01（2022·安徽省马鞍山市第七中学一模）Can the“double reduction”policy(双减政策)really help you?Some students have different answers.Let’s have a look.Shen Yuzhe,13,BeijingIt really helps me a lot.I don’t need to do too much homework.I can finish it at school.I don’t need totake it home.I can swim or play ping-pong with my father.I’m very happy.Zhang Hangming,13,TlanjinI like the“double reduction”policy very much,because I can have free time to do my favorite thingson Saturday and Sunday.I like to play the piano and play volleyball.I join a music club and I can go thereon Saturday.Yu Zhiyue,14,JiangsuWith the“double reduction”policy,I really have less homework to do.But now I can only taketutoring classes(辅导班)from Monday to Friday.So Monday is a very long day for me.On that day,I needto have classes on the computer at home after school.I am very tired.Cui Ruqi,12,LiaoningIt makes me have happy weekends.I can play the piano or read my favorite books on the weekend.Iwant to be a musician like my mother.She can play the piano and the violin very well.1．What can Shen Yuzhe do after school now?A．Play sports with his father.B．Play volleyball.C．Go to a dancing club.D．Play the piano.2．How many students like the“double reduction”policy?A．One.B．Two.C．Three.D．Four.3．Who have the same hobby?A．Shen Yuzhe and Cui Ruqi.B．Zhang Hangming and Yu Zhiyue.C．Cui Ruqi and Zhang Hangming.D．Shen Yuzhe and Yu Zhiyue.02（2022·浙江绿城育华教育科技有限公司二模）①In2021,China’s education system announced a new“Double Reduction”policy（“双减”政策）.“Double Reduction”refers to a reduction in the total amount and time of school homework and a reduction of after-school classes.②“The policy really helps me,”Shen Yuzhe,a13-year-old boy from Beijing said.He is happy that he has less homework than before and he can finish it at school with no need to take it home.“I’m also happy to find there are fewer exams.Besides,teachers now teach at a much slower pace so that we have enough time to understand what we have learned.We don’t need to buy workbooks anymore and the exercises are mainly from the textbook,”Shen Yuzhe said.③“The best thing about the‘Double Reduction’is the increased time in after-school activities such as dancing,volleyball and drama.”Zhang Hangming from Tianjin is also excited.He has joined a group called “Leadership Development”,learning all kinds of useful skills.He likes it because teachers are also giving them more chances to learn from real life.For example,they went to research plants in a field during a science class.He believes that is a much better way to learn than just studying the books.④Some people welcome the policy while others are still worried.Yu Zhiyue,a middle school student in Jiangsu,still feels tired.“With the‘Double Reduction’,I have really got less homework to do.But my mother is worried that I will lose the chance to review what I’ve learned in class without enough homework. So I have lots of after-school classes.Since I can only take these classes on weekdays now,weekdays have become especially long and tiring for me.From Monday to Friday,I need to take online classes at home after I come back from school,”she said.“My parents told me the rules had changed but the competition had not gone away.”4．Why does Shen Yuzhe like the policy?A．Because he has less homework and fewer exams.B．Because he has more after-school activities.C．Because he takes after-school classes on weekdays.D．Because he has chances to learn from real life.5．Which opinion may Yu Zhiyue’s mother agree?A．Children should have time to relax.B．It’s better to learn by reading books. C．Children still need to study very hard.D．It’s important to develop useful skills. 6．What’s the purpose of the passage?A．To show the influence of the policy on students.B．To introduce the importance of the policy.C．To explain the reason why the policy is popular.D．To encourage students to do less homework.7．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?A．B．C．D．03（2022·河南安阳·一模）In2021,China introduced the“double reduction”policy.It hopes to reduce schoolwork burden(负担) on primary and junior high school students.The policy calls for reducing homework and after-school classes.According to the policy,children below the third grade will not have homework any more.It should take no more than90minutes for junior high school students to finish their homework.After-school training institutions(机构)are not allowed to offer extra education courses or advanced(超前的)teaching on weekends,holidays or during winter and summer vacations.How do students feel about this new policy?“Our homework is clearly less than before,”said13-year-old Shen Yuzhe from Beijing.“We are notencouraged to buy workbooks any more.The exercises are mainly from the textbook.”According to Shen,students have enough time to process new knowledge now.“Our teachers are also giving us more chances to do experiments and learn from real life,”said Shen.“For example,we went to research earthworms(蚯蚓)in a field during a biology class.This is a much better way to learn things than just hitting the books.”For13-year-old Zhang Hangming from Tianjin,the best thing about“double reduction”is the increased time in after-school activities.“We can now spend more time taking part in clubs and activities, such as dancing,volleyball and drama.I have joined a group called‘leadership development’where I can learn all kinds of skills beyond schoolwork,”said Zhang.Both Shen and Zhang find there are fewer exams now.But they think it’s not necessarily a good thing.“Exams push me to study harder.Each exam shows my progress as well as my weak points,”Zhang said.Shen also pointed out that when burden is lightened,self-discipline(自律)becomes the key.“Some students now spend more time having fun when homework is finished early.But if you use all the free time to relax,you might fall behind other students,”he said.8．The“double reduction”policy aims to________.A．make vacations longer for students B．reduce the pressure put on teachersC．reduce students’schoolwork burden D．help students become more competitive 9．Which of the following is TRUE about the policy?A．Homework is not allowed for primary students.B．Junior high schools should reduce their homework.C．All after-school training institutions are asked to close.D．After-school training institutions should offer advanced teaching.10．According to the“double reduction”policy,what kind of after-school classes CANNOT students take during vacations?A．Sports.B．Math.C．Public speaking.D．Computer programming. 11．What does the underlined word“process”probably mean in Chinese?A．处理B．审核C．加工D．审阅12．What did Shen and Zhang mainly want to tell us in the last two paragraphs?A．Students should learn to be self-disciplined.B．Students should use all the free time to relax.C．Exams aren’t necessary because they only show students’weak points.D．Students should spend more time having fun after finishing homework.04（2022·湖北咸宁·模拟预测）On a school day,60students at Xishan Primary School in Shunde, Guangdong,are learning how to make corn soup(玉米汤)and fried pork(炸猪排)with cauliflower(菜花) in an after-school cooking class.Working in groups of four or five,the little chefs take their responsibilities very seriously.Soon,they are showing off their own delicious dishes.Since last September,the school has set up after-school classes for students,with cooking classes being the most popular,said Xinhua.It comes after the“double reduction”policy(政策).The policy aims to ease the burdens(减轻负担)of too much homework and off-campus tutoring(课外辅导)for primary and junior high school students.The policy lists requirements in areas such as reducing the amount and difficulty of homework assignments(家庭作业),as well as improving the quality(质量)of education and after-school services. For example,homework for junior high school students should take no longer than90minutes to finish.It allows students more free time to pursue(追求)their hobbies and interests.Also,off-campus tutoring has been further regulated(管理)to reduce the burden on students.“Our homework is clearly less than before,”said13-year-old Shen Yuzhe from Beijing.“We are not encouraged to buy workbooks anymore.The exercises are mainly from the textbook.”According to Shen, teachers have taught at a much slower pace(速度),which gives students enough time to process new information.In December,the Ministry of Education reported on the progress made through the policy so far. Almost all primary and middle schools now offer two-hour after-school services on weekdays.More than 90percent of students can finish their written homework in the set time.About92.7percent of schools have opened after-school arts and sports classes.More than80percent of academic tutoring institutions(学科类校外培训机构)have closed down or turned to other fields of business.“With homework done at school,my child and I can read books and listen to music together in the evening,or we can go out to play badminton or skip rope,”said Lu Di,the parent of a fifth-grader in Qiqihar,Heilongjiang.13．Xishan Primary School opened cooking classes to________.A．train professional cooks B．enrich its after-school activitiesC．earn money by tutoring students D．teach students to save food14．What is the aim of the“double reduction”policy?A．To ease students’academic burdens.B．To close down academic tutoring institutions. C．To offer teachers more time to study.D．To allow schools to keep children longer. 15．Under the“double reduction”policy,________.a.students have more time to develop interestsb.students have less homework to doc.the quality of school education is improvingd.academic tutoring institutions are more popularA．abc B．abd C．acd D．bcd16．Paragraph5describes________.A．who benefits from the policy B．what problems the policy has causedC．what has been achieved by the policy D．what society thinks about the policy17．What might be Lu Di’s attitude toward the policy?A．Disapproving.B．Unsure.C．Doubtful.D．Supportive.05（2022·江西吉安·一模）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后用方框中所给的词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写到答题卡的相应位置。

WEEK 10动物世界〔2〕一、完形填空〔共20小题；共35分〕he spoke with a British accent 〔 口 音〕.Now, he has 1 but no one knows where he was.V/hat they do know i s that he 2 a speaking peopIe because now he speaks Spanish!Nigel returned to his owner, Darren Chick, two weeks ago. Chick was3 to hear he spoke a new language and often said the name “Larry〞.Four years ago, Nigel was 4 by the owners of a pet shop in Torrance, Scotland. "I heard 5 saying, 1Hei Io Hello*" said SperIing, who owns the shop with her husband, Jonathan. "I opened the 6 and went out and saw Nigel ! She put him in a sma I I cage and br ought him to work with her. “We're from Panama and we 7 Spanish, n SperIing said.Sper I ing and her husband started to look for Nigel's owner. They found that Nigel was bought froma 8 cal led Animal Lovers in Torrance. They contacted 〔联系〕the shop and, thanks to old paper records, they were 9 to f ind out Chick bought the bi rd back in 2006.Sper I ing soon showed up at Chick's house with the 1 0. When the two were reuni ted 〔重 聚〕,Chickcould tel I that it really was Nigel as soon as he saw him!1. A. returned B. came C. went D. turned2. A. took B. cost C. paid D. spent3. A. surpr i sing B. surpr i sed C. worrying D. worr ied4. A. looked B. bought C. found D. sold5. A. anyone B. no one C. everyone D. someone6. A. window B. box C. door D. book7. A. say B. speak 0. tel I D. talk8. A. Ii brary B. bank C. store D. restaurant9. A. ableB. readyC. sorryD. difficultV/hen Nigelthe Afr ican parrot got lost four years ago fromhis home i n England, lot of time I iving around SpanishMove over! Hit the ball, Fred! Fred, the soccer-playingsheep may be New Zealand* s newest star! Fred loves to practice soccer and i s good at hitting the ba I I with hi s head. He has been return ing Iost balls to h i s owners for most of hi s I ife. "When he was one year old, I and Sam were playing soccer and wekicked the ba I I into the paddock 〔羊圉〕by accident. He headbutted the ba I I through the fence, and then dad threw the ba I I at him and he kept headbutt i ng it back, " said Ky I e Me Ie I Ian, the son of Fred* s owner.Fred has become popular on I ine sinee Ky Ie sent a v ideo to the Internet. The video showed whatFred did best on Sunday.But, Kyle's parents are worr ied about Fred because he has got kind of annoyed at people. Kidsaren't a I I owed in his paddock because he attacks 〔攻 击〕 them and he even tr ied to attack a reporter who v/as tak ing photos of him for a New Zealand news station!"He* s a bit dangerous. We * ve been saying we might send him off to the butcher 〔屠夫〕but wemight have to keep him now if he's going to be famous, n said Kyle's mom, Kim.11. What i s Fred good at A. Playing basketbaI I.C. Playing vol IeybaI I.D. Playing pingpong.12. What does the under I ined v/ord "headbutt" mean i n ChineseA.用头顶B.用手击C.用脚踢D,越位13. Hov/ does Me Ie I Ian make Fred popularA. By taking part in a show.B. By telling peopIe about Fred.C. By sending a video to the Internet.D. By writing stories about Fred. 14. Where may the story happenA. In China.B. In England.C. In Amer ica.D. i n New Zealand.15. According to the last paragraph, we can be Iieve that10. A. bird B. cat C. dog D. pandaB. Playing soccer ball.A.Fred has gone to the butcherB.Fred i s playing with chiIdrenC.Fred still I ives in Kyle's familyD.Fred has joined a soccer clubEarthworms are very important anima Is. They he Ip loosen the soi I to air when they are digging underground. At the same time, earthworms make the soiI rich with their wastes. Good soi I can have as many as 1,000, 000 worms per acre〔英亩〕！There are over 3, 000 kinds of earthworms around the worId. The largest earthworms Ii ve in South Afr ica and Austral ia.The earthworm's body i s made up of about 100 segments 〔"P〕. Its mouth i s on the f i rst segment. But the worm doesn't breathe with its mouth. It breathes with its skin and the skin needs to be wet. In the front part of the worm, there are the brain and hearts. The earthworm has five pairs of hearts! In the middle of the animal, there are big segments. The worm has eggs and gives birth to baby worms with that part.Earthworms eat soi I and the organic mater ial 〔有机物〕are never thei r food and the v/orms I i ve f r i end I y with the i rEarthworms don't have eyes, then how can they "see" thei r foodis covered by a thin piece. This part helps the earthv/orm sense I ight and shakesHov/ many hearts does the worm have18.How do the worms moveA.V/i th the he I p of the i r foot.in it. Live plants plant neighbours. The animal's mouthas a guidance 〔向导〕.The worms have no legs, so how can they move and tasted i fferent soils There are many smaI I ha i rs on the i r bod i es. With the he Ip of these hairs, the animals have a big16. How do the worms breatheA. They breathe with the i r noses.B. They breathe with the i r mouths.C. They breathe with the i r skin.D. They breathe with the i r segments.17.A. On I y one.B. Two.C. Five.D. Ten.B. V/i th the he I p of thei r ha i r. With the he I p of the i r thin p i eces. D. With the he I p of thei r I egs. 19. Which of the foI Iowing i s二、阅读理解〔共5小题；共10分〕they rare, but thei r living place i s becoming smaI I er and smaI I er, so they are on the endangered Ii st.Pandas are I one I y animal s. They are certainly shy of humans and not surpr isingly keep theirIives to themselves. People don't know much about thei r soc i a I Ii fe, including how they live with other pandas in the wild.Recently scientists made a special exper iment by using GPS to study pandas* behavior in the wi Id.They fitted five pandas with GPS collars 〔项 国〕and monitored 〔监,空〕 them. The GPS shov/ed each animal's position every twenty-four hours for two years.Surpr isingly, the scienti sts found that pandas hung around together in the same area for severaIweeks. They had not expected this of the pandas, especially outside the breeding 〔繁殖〕season, but v/e usual ly think pandas I ive a lonely I ife.The researchers found something else that was really interesting about the i r eat i ng hab i ts.Pandas seemed to remember good meaIs and wouId return to the same bamboo forests only after six months, after they had given a chance for the bamboo to grow back! 21. The first paragraph mainly tells us that .A. pandas mainly live on bambooB. pandas Iive in southwestern ChinaC. trueA. The worms Ii ve i n South Afr i ca more than they Ii ve i n AustraIi a.B. There are about 100,000 worms per acre.C. The earthworm* s body i smade up of many segments.D. The worms can give bi rth to babyworms with thei r front segments.20. Where could we read the passageA. In a book on biology.B. I n a book on chemistry.C. In a magazine on music.D. I n a magazine on story.Pandas mostlyeat bamboolive i n the ra i ny mounta i ns ofand i n fact i t makes up 99% of southwestern Ch i na. Not on I y areC. there aren't many pandas in the worIdD. pandas are on the endangered Ii st 22. Which of the foI Iowing i s trueA. In fact, pandas really Iive a lonely Iife.B. People know much about pandas* soc i a I life.C. Pandas seem to be shy of humans.D. People know how pandas Iive with others. How Iong did the GPS show each animal's positionAccording to the fourth paragraph, the writer agrees thatE. pandas don*t hate I iving togetherF. people knew much about pandasG. pandas like to Iive a lonely IifeH. people know nothing about pandas三、阅读与表达〔问答式〔含译〕〕〔共5小题；共10分〕It's easy to forget something on an prob Iems arethat you* I I never get it back. KLM RoyaI Ai rIi nes is trying to deal with the problems a little better with help from their dog, Sher lock!After a landed plane is empty, f I ight attendants 〔空乘人员〕sweep the room in the pIane andIook for anything a passenger may have left behind I ike a ceI I phone, head phones, or toys. If they find something, they show it to Sher lock. It can take its smeI I and compare it with the person* s smeI I. ①Then, they put it in a pocket on Sherlock's jacket and he sets off t . find its owner!"Our main goal i s to return lost things to the owners as fast as possible, N said Sandra List, amember of the airport*s "Team Lost & Found" in a video. ②The company said they are able to return 80 percent of lost things they find on planes with help of Sherlock and social media.Sher lock goes through regular training at times. It should get strong andlearn something about how to get on with passengers.23. A. Four hours.B. Two years.C. Some weeks.D. Five years.24. 25. How many times do pandas come to the same bamboo forests for bamboo i n a yearA. Six times.B. Five times.C. Three times.D. Two times.airplane, and the〔荷兰皇家航空公司〕When Sher Iock i sn* t at work, he I i kes to stay with its keeper. "He is cI ever and fr i end Iy, so I Iove him very much, " said the keeper.任务一：根据短文内容答复下列问题.26.Who he I ped KLM RoyaI A i rIi nes deaI with the prob Iems27.How did Sher Iock find the owner of the Iost th i ng任务二：把划线句子译成中文.28.①_________________________________________________________________________________________________________29.②_________________________________________________________________________________________________________任务三：用because把下面句子改为复合句.30.He is clever and friendly, so I can11 help kind of loving him.答案完形填空1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6. 7. 8. 9. 10.11. 12. 13. 14. 15.16. 17. 18. 19. 20.阅读理解21. D 22. C 23. 24. 25.阅读与表达〔问答式〔含译〕〕26. A dog. / Sher lock.31.11 can take its smel I and compare it with the person* s smeI I.32.然后他们把失物放在夏洛克的衣兜里,然后夏洛院就动身去找失主.33.公司说,在Sher lock和社会媒体的帮助下,他们能,返还在飞机上找到的百分之八十的失物.34.I can't he Ip k i nd of loving him because he i s clever and fr iendly.。

1宇航员芭比娃娃首亮相鼓励女性从事科学职业中等说明文新闻报道Samantha Cristoforetti turns 42 this year. She is one of the world’s few active female astronauts. She has been in space for 199 days and 16 hours. But sadly, she is the only Italian female member of the European Space Agency now.To set a good example for young girls, the ESA is working with Barbie. Two new Barbie dolls have been made based on Cristoforetti’s looks. One of them wears a NASA’s spacewalking suit. The other is dressed in a blue flight suit with ESA patches.The Cristoforetti Barbie is part of the Barbie Dream Gap Project which started in 2018. It aims to encourage more girls to explore careers in STEM-related fields. STEM means in science, technology, engineering, and maths. The Italian astronaut will also make a video program to show young audiences around the ESA. Cristoforetti hopes to help them dream about their future without limits. After all, anything boys can do, girls can do better.“We know how important it is for girls to have role models and this new ESA collaboration helps us to take this to an astronomical new level,” an official from Barbie said.1 . How many female Italian astronauts are there in ESA?A 0.B 1.C 2.D 3.2 . Why does the ESA work with Barbie?A To encourage girls to study STEM.B To encourage girls to have their dreams.C To train more female astronauts.D To set a good example for young girls.3 . What is the color of the Barbie’s flight suit?A Orange.B White.C Blue.D Red.4 . What does the underlined word “collaboration” mean in Chinese?A 工作.B 合作.C 接洽.D 模型.5 . What is the best title for this passage?A Two astronaut Barbie dolls have been made.B The only Italian female astronaut in ESA.C To encourage more girls to dream with no limit.D Barbie models based on Italian female astronaut.2纳达尔4夺美网冠军，大满贯19冠直追费德勒中等记叙文文娱体育The match was finally over. A tired Rafael Nadal from Spain flopped down on the ground. The crowd in the stadium all stood up to cheer.The 33-year-old man had just beaten Daniil Medvedev who is ten years younger than him. He had won his fourth U.S. Open title. It was also his 19th grand slam title. The match was a hard one. It lasted nearly five hours — the second-longest final in Nadal’s career.Emotions were already running high. After a video of Nadal’s career was shown in the stadium, the cheers became louder. Nadal, at last, could not hold back his tears. “The emotions are sometimes hard to control,” he said. “All those cheers make this night unforgettable for me.”When he reflected on his latest win, Nadal still appeared humble. He said his family and team had helped him a lot.Now, Nadal is just one grand slam title away from Roger Federer, who hold the first position in tennis. Is he thinking about overtaking the Swiss star? The answer is “No”. “I cannot always think about getting more and more. I just try to do it my way. I’m happy about the career I have,” Nadal said.1 . How old is Daniil Medvedev?A 10 years old.B 23 years old.C 33 years old.D 43 yearsold.2 . What does the underlined word “humble” mean in Chinese?A 骄傲的.B 高兴的.C 悲伤的.D 谦虚的.3 . How many grand slam titles has Roger Federer won?A 4.B 18.C 19.D 20.4 . What can we learn from this passage?A Nadal knew he would win the game before it started.B Nadal is one of the best tennis player in the world.C Nadal will try to get more slams.D Nadal will retire after the game.5 . What is the main idea of this passage?A A new super star in tennis.B The modest tennis super star.C An unforgettable match for Nadal.D Nadal won the 19th grand slam.3法国“飞人”扎帕塔成功飞越英吉利海峡容易记叙文逸闻趣事Do you dream of flying? French inventor Franky Zapata did so. Last month, he made history as the first person to “fly” across the English Channel by a hoverboard.Zapata took off from Sangatte on France’s northern coast and touched down near Dover, England. His hoverboard was powered by a backpack full of fuel. It kept him in the air for ten minutes. Then Zapata stopped halfway on a boat to fill his backpack with fuel again. It took him just 22 minutes to complete the 35-kilometer journey. The crowd clapped loudly as they saw him reach Britain safely. Zapata said that it was the most amazing moment in his life.The French inventor has been working on his hoverboard for three years. He did not think of giving up even after losing two of his fingers in an accident. Zapata is now considering creating a flying car. Do you look forward to it?1 . Where did Zapata fly across?A The English Channel.B France’s northern coast.C Dover, England.D Paris, France.2 . How long did it take Zapata to complete the journey?A Half an hour.B 35 minutes.C Ten minutes.D 22 minutes.3 . What happened to Zapata according to Paragraph Three?A He gave up creating a flying car.B He lost two of his fingers.C A traffic accident happened to him.D He lost his two feet.4 . What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “halfway”?A 又一次.B 在中间.C 中途.D 大致上.5 . Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A Zapata is a French.B Zapata’s hoverboard was powered by a backpack.C Zapata reached Britain safely.D Zapata is creating a flying car now.42022北京冬奥会和冬残奥会吉祥物“冰墩墩”和“雪容融”正式亮相容易说明文热点话题1 . When will the 2022 Winter Paralympics start?A On 4th March, 2022.B On 4th January, 2022.C On 4th February, 2022.D On 4th February, 2023.2 . What does Bing Dwen Dwen look like?A A child.B A lantern.C An astronaut.D A sports track.3 . Where is the red heart?A It’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s face.B It’s on Bing Dwen Dwen’s neck.C It’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s lantern.D It’s on Bing Dwen Dwen’s left palm.4 . What’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s head?A Paper cuttings of doves.B Paper cuttings of pandas.C Bright colours of the circles.D Chinese characters of Olympics.5 . What is the main idea of this passage?A The 2022 Winter Olympic games are coming.B The 2022 Winter Olympic games will be held in Beijing.C Let’s see mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.D Chinese culture will be used in 2022 Winter Olympic games.5飞行奇遇记：乘客顶替机长把飞机开走了！中等记叙文逸闻趣事An off-duty pilot was honoured as a “legend” after stepping in to fly a plane himself to stop the flight being cancelled.Michael Bradley, a qualified EasyJet pilot, had a busman’s holiday when he ended up flying a plane that was delayed by two hours. He told passengers on board the Manchester Airport flight to Alicante that he was offering his services as there was no pilot available.The pilot said, “My wife is on row 15 with my little boy — hopefully he’s asleep by now. And I was told our flight’s delayed by two hours because there was no captain for the flight. So just before we went through security, I wondered if this is worth a phone call, I think it is because I’d like to go on holiday. I phoned up EasyJet and said ‘Hiya, I’m standing in the terminal doing nothing. I have got my licence with me and I’d very much like to go on holiday and if you need a favour, I’m standing here ready to go.’”Mr Bradley said his bosses called him back in less than a minute to give him the go-ahead, saying, “Please, please, can you fly the plane to Alicante?” He added, “So if you’re OK for one of your pilots to look like this without uniform today, we’ll go to Alicante.” There was cheers from the passengers.Ms Potts posted a video of the pilot’s announcement on Facebook, saying “The plane probably would have been cancelled if it wasn’t for him! Legend”.1 . How many families are there on the trip with Bradley?A 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.2 . Why did Michael Bradley make the call?A Because the flight would be cancelled.B Because he loved to serve people.C Because he wanted to be a legend.D Because he wanted to take a holiday.3 . What does the underlined word “go-ahead” mean in Chinese?A 接受.B 命令.C 准许.D 承诺.4 . How did the passengers feel about Michael Bradley’s act?A They loved it.B They ignored it.C They missed it.D They criticized it.5 . What is the main idea of this passage?A Spending a holiday with a pilot can make sure the flight never being cancelled.B Michael Bradley became a legend after becoming a pilot.C Michael Bradley had a bad holiday with his wife and son.D A passenger flied the plane to the destination when the captain couldn’t arrive.6一战创历史！加拿大19岁安德莱斯库勇夺2019美网大满贯中等记叙文文娱体育Andreescu, the 19-year-old Canadian girl won the 2019 US Open. She beat Serena Williams. Williams won her first US Open in 1999. Andreescu wasn’t even born then.Her rise has been quick. A year ago, she couldn’t even qualify for the US Open. But she always dreamt of winning it. When she was 16, she wrote herself a fake US Open winner’s cheque. The amount of the prize money rose in real life. She kept updating it on the cheque. On the night of her win, she really got the cheque! Before Andreescu, no player had won the US Open in their first appearance. It was also the first win by a Canadian.“Being able to play on this stage against Serena, a true legend in this sport, is amazing,” said Andreescu, who was appearing in her first major final, while Williams was in her 33rd. “Oh, man, it wasn’t easy at all.” Andreescu keeps dreaming big. “I’ve really tried to be like Serena. Who knows? Maybe I can be better,” she said.1 . When was Bianca Andreescu born?A In 1999.B In 2000.C In 2001.D In 2002.2 . What does the underlined word “qualify” mean?A 能战胜.B 能学习.C 有能力.D 有资格.3 . Which of the following statements is TRUE？A Andreescu won her first cheque at the age of 16.B Serena won her first US Open at the age of 19.C Andreescu is not the only Canadian winning the US Open.D Serena Williams is an excellent tennis player.4 . What can we learn from what Andreescu said?A Serena may become a better tennis player than Serena.B Serena is the best tennis player in the world.C Andreescu is another Serena.D Andreescu is a better tennis player than Serena.5 . What is the best title of this passage?A The first tennis US Open winner.B A rising tennis star Andreescu.C The 2019 US Open final.D The tennis legend Serena failed.7“飞的”时代来了！空中出租车在新加坡试飞成功最快2021年投入使用中等新闻报道科普知识Those dreams of having flying cars when we were younger may finally come true as flying taxis have made their debut on 22 October in Singapore and may be a permanent thing in 2 years.According to TODAY, an R&D version of the air taxi, the V olocopter 2X, flew for 3 minutes at noon around Marina Bay on 22 October. This debut is part of the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress that is running from 21 to 25 October at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. V olocopter’s spokesperson, Ms Helena Treeck, told TODAY that the company hopes to make flying taxis a thing in Singapore by 2021.The V olocopter is a 2-seater passenger drone that consists of 18 rotors. It can fly up to 30km in one charge. That’s roughly the distance between Jurong East & Punggol. The copter can go up to speeds of 110km/h. And since there are no obstacles or traffic lights in the air, it’s like taking a highway from pickup to destination. The flying taxi can fly unmanned because of an “intelligent operation system”.V olocopter has been engaging with the Transport Ministry, Civil Aviation Authority Of Singapore and the Economic Development Board to discuss the project of having air taxis in Singapore.1 . The passage introduces the first use of ________ in Singapore.A flying carsB flying taxisC flying enginesD flying motorbikes2 . The Volocopter 2X is _________ according to the passage.A a transport system used in SingaporeB a new type of transport in the air in SingaporeC a future model of going sightseeing in SingaporeD an industry robot made by a company in Singapore3 . What can we learn about the Volocopter 2X?A It can carry three passengers during a trip.B Its speed reaches up to 120 kilometres per hour.C It can keep flying along the highway with gas.D The farthest flight distance in one charge can reach 30 kilometres.4 . How long will it take you to go to school by Volocopter 2X if your home is about 11km away from your school?A 2 minutes.B 5 minutes.C 6 minutes.D 10 minutes.5 . What’s the main idea of this passage?A What the Volocopter 2X is.B The dreams of having flying cars have come true.C A flying car may be opened to public in Singapore in 2021.D The project of having air taxis has been discussed in Singapore.8印尼科莫多岛继续对游客开放较难记叙文旅游交通This spring, we reported on how Indonesia's government was planning to close Komodo Island in 2020. That report came out after several people were arrested in March and accused of smuggling Komodo dragons off the island. As many as 41 of the lizards were sold in other countries for $35,000 each.Now, the Indonesian government says it plans to keep Komodo Island open. However, it will put limits on the number of tourists.Last year, 180,000 people made that trip. We don't know what the new limit will be or how much it will cost to go there. But the Indonesian government is trying to balance calls for more wildlife protection with concerns that banning tourism will hurt the residents who depend on it for their income.Komodo dragons are considered a vulnerable species. It means that they could become endangered unless they're protected. There are more than 1,700 of these creatures on Komodo Island, and if you plan to go there, Komo — don't feed the wildlife. While they don't often attack people, the lizards are venomous and capable of killing someone. They can become as long as 10 feet and weigh 150 pounds.1 . Why did Indonesia's government plan to close Komodo Island in 2020?A There were too many tourists.B The weather was changeable on the island.C Several people smuggled Komodo dragons off the island.D The animals on the island were very famous.2 . What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “vulnerable” in Paragraph 4?A 易受伤害的.B 易狂躁的.C 具有攻击性的.D 温顺的.3 . How many people traveled to Komodo Island last year?A 35000.B 100000.C 150000.D 180000.4 . Which of the following is TRUE about Komodo dragons?A Komodo dragons are small animals and only eat grass.B Komodo dragons can become very huge.C Komodo dragons live in many countries around the world.D Komodo dragons can never be bad for people.5 . What's the main idea of this passage?A Indonesia is rich in animal resources.B An introduction of Komodo Island.C Reopening of Komodo Island to tourists.D The living habits of Komodo dragons.9国际足联：2021年世俱杯落户中国较难新闻报道文娱体育The expanded tournament will be held in the Far East in two years' time. China will host the newly-revised version of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021, which is set to be played between the summer months of June and July.The revamped competition will now take place once every four years and is expected to feature eight teams from Europe. The current version of the tournament only includes seven teams, but FIFA's expansion will see that number rise to 24. The Club World Cup will now replace the Confederations Cup, which has served as a warm-up event for countries hosting the World Cup since 1992. FIFA has released an official statement w hich reads: “FIFA Council unanimously appoints China PR as hosts of new Club World Cup in 2021.”Speaking at a council meeting in Shanghai on Thursday, FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated: “This is a historic decision for football because the FIFA council decided unanimously to appoint China as the host for the new FIFA World Cup for clubs.” “The new FIFA World Cup for clubs will be a competition which every person who loves football looks forward to. It is the first real and true world cup for the best teams and clubs in the world.”1 . China was chosen to be the host of ________ in 2021.A the Asian CupB the World CupC the Club World CupD the Confederations Cup2 . How many football teams in the world will take part in the new competition in 2021?A 7.B 8.C 15.D 24.3 . What can we learn from the passage?A The expanded competition will be held every two years.B Summer is the most suitable season for football matches.C The World Cup is more powerful than the Confederations Cup.D More football teams from Europe will be invited to the football match.4 . The underlined words “a historic decision” in Paragraph 3 mean that _______.A the World Cup has been revisedB the FIFA members have expandedC the competition time has been increasedD China was appointed as the host of the Club World Cup。