专题21 阅读理解 考点4 议论文（原卷版）

三年（2022-2024）中考英语真题分项汇编（全国通用）专题21 阅读理解 考点4 议论文(2024中考真题）（2024河北中考真题）At an early age, we start learning how to manage money by watching our parents’ spending habits. Don’t worry if we haven’t learned well how to save or spend money. The following life lessons about money can help us form good spending habits. Money doesn’t grow on trees. As kids, we don’t often think about where money comes from. We need to know that our parents work hard to make money, and that it may be used up one day. Going to their workplaces to watch how they work is a great way to understand money is not that easy to make. We shouldn’t spend all our money in one go. It’s important for us to have a budget (预算) . In other words, we need to think about how much money we have and what we really want to spend it on. Realizing that our pocket money can’t cover everything we want, we should make smart spending choices. We should set a clear goal and watch our money grow. If we wish to own a new bicycle but can’t afford it, we can save our pocket money. How? Write down how much money we have in a notebook and watch it grow. After we have enough, we can buy that wonderful bicycle we’ve dreamed about! Reaching our goal will greatly satiate us. We can talk with our parents about how money is used and where money goes. Do you know what a bank account (账户) is? If not, communicate with our parents. We can also go to the supermarket with our parents to experience how money is spent in the real world. Without doubt, we should treat money in a right way. Actually, learning about money isn’t a hard job. From these lessons, we can get a sense of money management and right money values step by step!1．Where does money come from according to the text?A．Parents’ hard work.B．Kids’ life lessons.C．Good spending habits.D．The bank account.2．What does the writer want kids to do by giving the example of buying a bicycle?A．Buy a wonderful notebook.B．Make a free spending choice.C．Set a goal of saving money.D．Have an experience of shopping.3．What does the underlined word “satiate” mean in Paragraph 4?A．Relax.B．Interest.C．Surprise.D．Satisfy.4．Which of the following will the writer probably agree with?A．Adults can make money grow more.B．Kids should have a money spending plan.C．Parents may give kids lots of pocket money.D．Supermarkets will be places to change money.5．What is the best title for the text?A．Causes of Spending MoneyB．Ways of Managing MoneyC．Purposes of Treating MoneyD．Conditions of Saving Money（2024四川眉山中考真题）Which is more important in your mind, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable? You may find many people choose style over comfort and some even go to extremes (极端) to follow fashion. But we should remember: being fashionable isn’t everything. It’s more important to be healthy.Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets that are not good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live?Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heels make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and they can increase the risks of falls. Some even wear tight clothes that influence blood circulation (循环), making it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over comfort and physical health?Besides, some boys and girls spend a lot of time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their health. To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often or at very high temperatures can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money?So, let’s think again what’s really important. Is it fashion or is it our well-being? Clothes or hairstyles don’t tell us anything about a person’s character. Instead of spending a lot of time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets, let’s eat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, the value of you is not decided by your appearance, but by who you are as a person.6．Why do some people go on extreme diets according to the passage?A．Because the diets are healthy.B．Because they just want to look good.C．Because they want to save time.D．Because they want to save money.7．What is the writer’s purpose of using a question in each paragraph?A．To ask for help from readers.B．To tell how to spend time and money.C．To introduce the latest fashion.D．To lead readers to think about the topic.8．What does the underlined word “well-being” mean in the last paragraph?A．Growth.B．Health.C．Warmth.D．Wealth.9．Which of the following is the structure of the passage?（=Paragraph 1;=Paragraph2……）A．B．C．D．（2024四川遂宁中考真题）As language learners, it’s important to use dictionaries. Paper dictionaries are often great choices for us. They lead us to think in a more exact way. However, with the rapid development of the Internet, many websites and apps offer us information about the language we are learning, so some language learners like online dictionaries better. Here is what some students think of the two kinds of dictionaries. Lin Tao, 14I like to look up something in a paper dictionary better. Their explanations are so clear that I can understand them better. I don’t think some online dictionaries are believable. There are many incorrect usages which can make us confused. Wang Lan, 15If we are not good at memorizing English words, we can look up their meanings online very soon. It helps us finish reading the English articles more smoothly. If we are good language learners, we can always learn more in a shorter time with an online dictionary. It saves much time. Meng Hao, 14My paper dictionary is a great friend for me. Whenever I don’t know the meaning of a new word, I can learn it well by understanding the notes and the example sentences in the paper dictionary. Tian Xiao, 13I don’t like carrying a heavy dictionary wherever I go. It’s really convenient to learn a language with the help of an online dictionary. We don’t need to spend much time looking up new words. Using an online dictionary makes a more effective learner. If you want to share your opinions, please e-mail us at 18900053407youth daily@163.com. And your opinions will be carried on tomorrow’s newspaper.10．Why does Lin Tao like paper dictionaries better?A．There are many incorrect usages.B．Their explanations are clear.C．It’s a great friend for him.D．He can understand the notes.11．What are the advantages of the online dictionaries according to Tian Xiao?A．Fast and clear.B．Correct and clear.C．Clear and believable.D．Convenient and effective.12．Who has the same idea among them?A．Wang Lan and Tian Xiao.B．Wang Lan and Meng Hao.C．Lin Tao and Wang Lan.D．Meng Hao and Tian Xiao.13．What does the text mainly talk about?A．Advantages of online dictionaries.B．The development of the dictionaries.C．Different ideas about language learning.D．Different ideas about paper and online dictionaries.14．Where is the text probably from?A．Magazine.B．Newspaper.C．Textbook.D．Storybook.（2024内蒙古包头中考真题）In China, more and more people read at community reading rooms. For example, Luyang district of Hefei has built more than 100 reading rooms in recent years, so people can enjoy the fun of reading at their doorsteps. In the UK, 3,718 libraries provide different kinds of services, including lending out books and offering a free, warm and safe space for people to go to. Some libraries make it easier to borrow books: for example, by delivering books to library users’ doorsteps.Libraries do more than house books. They provide people with other services and tools, such as computers, and create a sense of community. However, many libraries in the UK are at risk of closing because they can’t afford the cost of operating. Library fines (罚款) are carried out when people don’t return books on time.Many people in the UK believe that fines are needed because they help libraries improve services, and prevent people from returning books late. Without fines, people might be more relaxed and many more books could be returned late. After all, some books are so popular that there can be a waiting list for people who want to read it next. Libraries only work if people borrowing books return them on time, ready for other library users to enjoy.However, one third of Britain’s libraries are fine-free now. This means some library users who don’t return books by the date agreed are not charged (收费). Besides, people who don’t have much money really depend on libraries to help them save some money, not spend it. Many libraries have got rid of fines all together, which makes libraries more welcoming environments.So, should libraries stop fining people? See what we find in other countries.15．What is paragraph 1 mainly about?A．Libraries are facing more challenges.B．Libraries are popular with young readers.C．It’s convenient for people to read nowadays.D．It’s not easy to find a place to relax after work.16．Why are many libraries in the UK at risk of closing?A．Some people break the library rules.B．They can’t afford the cost of operating.C．They are short of books and computers.D．More community libraries have been built.17．What’s the main idea of the passage?A．Library fines can be stressful to readers.B．Libraries need money to improve services.C．There are different views on library fines in Britain.D．People prefer reading in community reading rooms.18．What might the author continue talking about?A．Library rules in the UK.B．Good reading habits around the UK.C．Designs for libraries in Asia and Europe.D．Facts about library fines in other countries.（2024甘肃白银中考真题）I LOVE CHINESE!David Brown is a 15-year-old boy from the UK. This summer he is studying Chinese in a summer camp in Gansu Province. This is what he told our interviewer.What do you think of Gansu?Well, I think it’s fantastic. Summer is the best season to visit Gansu. I enjoy the pleasant weather a lot. Gansu also has many pretty views with a long history.Is there anything else you especially like about it?Yes, the friendly people and delicious foods.When we were in Tianshui City 3 days ago, we tried malatang, a traditional spicy hot pot dish. I like it a lot. Beef noodles and niangpizi are also my favorites. I haven’t tried huidouzi. But it seems very tasty.Where are you staying in Gansu?I’m staying with some very nice families in different cities in Gansu. That’s quite helpful for learning Chinese and experiencing the life and culture here. That’s why I’ve chosen home-stay.Do you like learning Chinese?I enjoy learning Chinese because it’s interesting and has a rich history. Chinese characters are beautiful, and the language offers many chances. Being able to speak Chinese will be very helpful in the future. I want to be a Chinese teacher when I’m older.阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。19．What does David Brown do?A．He is a British teacher.B．He is a tour guide.C．He is an English student.D．He is an America teenager.20．What food hasn’t David tried in Gansu?A．Beef noodles.B．Malatang.C．Niangpizi.D．Huidouzi.21．How does David like Gansu?A．He enjoys it a lot.B．He doesn’t mind it.C．He can’t stand the weather.D．He hates it.22．Why is David staying with the local families?A．Because he has no other choices.B．Because his parents ask him to do so.C．Because it’s helpful for language learning.D．Because it’s cheaper than staying in hotels.23．What makes David want to be a Chinese teacher?A．The enjoyment Chinese food brings.B．Chinese friendly people he met.C．What the interviewer told him.D．Many chances the language will bring.（2024贵州中考真题）Some people are worried about the effect that social media has on the lives of young people. The following text was written by a reporter: He tried to find out whether social media has a positive or negative effect on children.1. Social media websites are communities where users can share photos and talk to each other online. They are very popular—millions of people use social media every day. Although some people think social media is a positive thing, many are worried about the negative effects it can have on young people.2. James, a 15-year-old student, thinks that social media has many benefits. “I get very nervous when I talk to people in real life—I find it so much easier to express myself when I use social media. Another advantage is that I hardly ever forget anyone’s birthday now because I can look it up online!” Lots of users agree that social media helps young people stay connected to their friends and make new friends from around the world.3. However, social media also has many problems. Social media may help young people find friends, but it also makes it easier for bullies to hurt them. Some parents believe that social media makes it harder for families to spend time together. They say their children are so crazy about social media that they ignore (忽视) the rest of their family. Many teachers think social media can distract (使某人分心) their students from schoolwork.4. There is no doubt that social media has some problems, and it is very important to avoid spending too much time online. However, generally speaking, social media can be a positive thing for young people. It is a way for nervous people to make friends and for young people to stay connected.24．What docs the underlined word “They” in Paragraph I refer to?A．The photos shared online. B．The social media users.C．The social media websites.25．What does James think of social media?A．It makes him ignore his family.B．It distracts him from schoolwork.C．It helps him express himself better.26．Which is the correct structure of this text? (P1=Paragraph 1)A．B．C．27．Which can be the best title for the text?A．Why Is Social Media So Popular?B．Is Social Media Really a Problem?C．What Is the Future of Social Media?（2024重庆中考真题）China is developing rapidly, with its people living a peaceful and happy life. While developing itself, China never fails to offer a helping hand to its friends.On the Road to PeaceChina has now been part of the UN peacekeeping missions (任务) for more than 30 years. UN peacekeeping missions provide different services including protecting civilians (平民).In April 2023, the Chinese peacekeepers carried out an important task in Sudan. They successfully sent more than 1,100 people to safe places.Into the Disaster Area (灾区) In disaster areas, uniforms with “China Rescue (救援)” on the back offer a sign of hope and love. The Chinese rescue team is known for its quick and well-organized search and rescue work.When earthquakes happened in Afghanistan and Nepal in October 2023, “China Rescue” quickly took action to transport things needed to the disaster areas.Railway of FriendshipThere are many high mountains between China and its neighboring country, Laos. The China-Laos Railway has broken through those barriers. This amazing achievement was made possible by the Lao workers and a large number of Chinese workers. They traveled far from their homes to build 1,035 kilometers of railway lines, including 301 bridges and 167 tunnels (隧道).The peacekeepers, “China Rescue” and railway workers, are just some of the many thousands of Chinese who have spent all of their time and energy helping others around the world. Their selfless actions and tireless efforts bring honor to their homeland and help to build a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind.28．When did the earthquakes happen in Afghanistan and Nepal?A．In April 2023.B．In May 2023.C．In September 2023.D．In October 2023.29．What does the underlined word “barriers” mean in the passage?barrier /’bri(r)/n.[C] plural barriersA．A barrier is something such as a rule or law that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen or be achieved.B．A barrier is a problem that prevents two people or groups from agreeing. communicating. or working with each other.C．A barrier is something like a wall that is put in place to prevent people from moving easily from one area to another.D．A barrier is a natural object that prevents something or someone from moving from one place to another.30．What is the passage mainly about?A．China’s selfless and tireless railway workers.B．China’s actions to help people around the world.C．How the Chinese peacekeepers help people abroad.D．Why Chinese people can live a peaceful and happy life.31．In which part of a newspaper can you probably read this passage?A．Science.B．World.C．Sports.D．Travel.（2024陕西中考真题）32．When is the English class party?A．Next Tuesday.B．Next Friday.C．Next Wednesday.D．Next Saturday.33．Who will make the poster?A．John.B．Xu Jie.C．Harry.D．Li Na.34．What kind of writing is the text?A．Interview.B．Play.C．Conversation.D．Report.(2023中考真题）（2023广东广州统考中考真题）Computer scientist Mary has an idea for a new robot to help her work with children. How should it look? The robot should have arms to be able to lift things. And if it is going to communicate with people, it will also need a face. Scientists believe that giving a robot a face can make it seem more friendly. Humans would also like to pay more attention to robots with faces. But what kind?For Mary, she wants to make sure that her new robot doesn’t look too much like a human. She wants people to just treat it as a machine-person. If it looks more like a human than a machine, she thinks users might find it a bit creepy and feel afraid. Mary also believes that robot faces don’t need to look a lot like ours. Her research shows that we can enjoy communicating with robots whether or not they look like humans, because our brains are able to look for faces. Just put two circles on top of a robot’s body, and we will see a face.Dave feels differently. He believes that although at first we might be afraid when seeing a robot with a lifelike face, we may soon get used to it. If robots are going to work closely with humans, they should look as much like us as possible. After all, faces are an important part of the way we communicate.To make his robots look as much like real people as possible, Dave invented a special skin (皮肤) for their faces. With this skin, robots can show human-like expressions and appear to be angry, sad, happy or surprised. Dave’s robots are also programmed to copy expressions. How? Just imagine his robot is looking at you. The cameras in its eyes send pictures of your face to its central computer!1．Why do scientists think a robot needs a face?A．It will become more beautiful.B．It can do better in lifting things.C．It will pay more attention to children.D．It can better communicate with people.2．What does the underlined word “creepy” mean in paragraph 2?A．Uncomfortable to look at.B．Impossible to touch.C．Boring to talk to.D．Difficult to understand.3．Which of the following would Dave most probably agree with?A．People should treat robots as humans.B．Robots need to express their own feelings.C．Robots shouldn't look too much like humans.D．People can easily accept robots with a human face.4．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To explain the reasons why robots should have faces.B．To suggest what humans can do with robots with faces.C．To share ideas on what kind of faces robots should have.D．To show how scientists invent robots with different faces.（2023湖南长沙统考中考真题）It is commonly believed that children are too young to fully appreciate (欣赏) the experience and knowledge of their elders, while many think that old people don’t understand the young. But actually (事实上), both groups have a lot to learn from each other. James Smith runs the Smith’s Care Home in my city. It is mainly an organization (机构) for serving the elderly. But not all of its visitors are old people. The home also includes a childcare center for pre-school kids. There is a playground in the care home, where the elderly can play with the kids. In this way, they can learn more about each other, and respect (尊重) and understand one another. I suppose this is quite an interesting idea. For one thing, we live in a world where there are more and more old people. The world is facing this problem and its population ages. It will be important for young people to be able to understand and care for the elderly in the coming years. Regretfully, my own grandparents weren’t around when I was little, as they had already passed away. I never got to learn what the world was like through their eyes, or what kinds of problems they might have faced when they were my age. To me, their lives will always be a mystery — hard to understand or explain. However, I think I can still learn from other people of older generations (辈). I might find some of their ideas out of date, and they might believe that my generation’s way of thinking is strange or incorrect. But we can still learn from each other anyway.5．What is special about the Smith’s Care Home?A．It is only a childcare center actually.B．The elderly look after kids carefully there.C．It accepts both the elderly and pre-school kids.6．In the writer’s opinion (观点),what problem is the world facing?A．There are more and more old people.B．The world’s population is dropping rapidly.C．The world is short of care homes for old people.7．What does the underlined word “mystery” mean in Paragraph 4?A．笑话B．悲剧C．谜团8．How does the writer develop his/her idea in this text?A．By giving examples.B．By listing numbers.C．By raising questions.9．What is the main purpose of the text?A．To explain why the world’s population ages.B．To encourage different generations to learn from each other.C．To show that older generations’ ways of thinking are incorrect.（2023山东聊城统考中考真题）Xie Xiaohua is a special education teacher. She has won the hearts of hundreds of children and is called Mum Xiaohua by many of them.“It is my greatest happiness to care for them,” said 49-year-old Xie. She has been working at Yiyuan County Special Education School in Zibo, Shandong Province for 27 years.Xie knows the difference between special education and general education. She takes care of each student according to their physical conditions. And she also helps them with learning and their daily life. She used to help carry a student to restrooms, the dining hall, classrooms and the dormitory for nine years until the student graduated（毕业）from the school.In 2003, the school set up a rehabilitation（康复）centre and Xie worked harder. To make sure every child received the best training, she made special plans for them. Then she began to teach them patiently the basic skills of taking care of themselves. She also spent lots of time training the children with hearing and speech problems. That often made her throat ache.2015, the school started offering door-to-door education to students with physical problems. Besides Xie, there are over 30 teachers teaching and helping those students. The teachers have walked over 60, 000 kilometres over the past seven years because many students live in mountain villages.“Although we feel tired sometimes, we feel our work is valuable after seeing the students’ progress, even just a little bit,” Xie said.10．Xie Xiaohua began to work at the school at the age of ________.A．22B．27C．29D．4911．What does Paragraph 3（第3段）mainly tell us?A．What Xie knows.B．How long Xie helped carry the student.C．How Xie takes care of the students.D．What the students’ physical conditions are.12．Xie probably ________ first to help them receive the best training.A．made some plans for the childrenB．taught the children the basic skillsC．set up a rehabilitation centre for the childrenD．trained the children with hearing and speech problems13．Which of the following is true?A．Xie said the teachers always felt tired.B．Xie thinks their work is useful and important.C．Each teacher has walked over 60,000 kilometres.D．The school offered door-to-door education to all the students.14．What is the best title（题目）for the passage?A．Special studentsB．A famous schoolC．Mountain villagesD．Mum Xiaohua（2023辽宁锦州统考中考真题）Giant panda Ya Ya came back to China at the end of April. She was born at Beijing Zoo in 2000. She traveled to Memphis Zoo in 2003 as part of a giant panda protection and research program between China and the US. Ya Ya is now old, but panda keepers are taking good care of her.Cheered by 10,000 home fans, Liaoning team won the CBA championship（冠军） after beating Zhejiang team in the Finals on May 15th, 2023. The club has won the league trophy（联赛奖杯） twice in a row, and its third in total. The head coach Yang Ming took great pride and said, “It’s been a season full of ups and downs. Our teamwork helps us get through the challenging season.”Recently, Zibo has become so popular not only for its delicious barbecue（烧烤） but also for the warm-hearted people there. When the quarantine（隔离）was over, the local government offered many students who had to stay there a great barbecue dinner. It also invited the students to come back again the next spring. It’s a nice promise between them. AI education will become more and more important. In 2020, Zhejiang added AI education to textbooks from Grade 5 in primary school all the way to senior high. In Wenzhou, the goverment is planning to build 1, 000 Al schools by 2025. In the future, there will be more jobs that require AI knowledge. 15．Ya Ya is ________ years old this year.A．23B．15C．20D．816．It’s the ________ time that Liaoning team has won the CBA championship.A．firstB．secondC．thirdD．fourth17．The third news is mainly about ________.A．why people in Zibo are warm-heartedB．why Zibo has become popularC．what the barbecue is like in ZiboD．how Zibo invited college students18．The fourth news wants to tell the readers ________.A．AI education is added to all the textbooks in ZhejiangB．there has already been 1, 000 AI schools in WenzhouC．you can’t find a good job without AI knowledgeD．AI education will be more and more important in the future19．Where does this passage probably come from?A．A story book.B．A comedy book.C．A play.D．A newspaper.（2023辽宁抚顺统考中考真题）China has a long history of over 5,000 years. What can stand for (代表) China in foreign students’ eyes? The newspaper reporter interviewed some foreign students.Tom, AmericaThe Great Wall is a symbol (象征) of China in my eyes. It’s one of the ancient walls in the world. I went to the Great Wall with my family last year. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery (风景) when we got to the top.Jill, CanadaChina is the name of a country. But the word china also means porcelain (瓷器). I think porcelain is the symbol of China. Chinese people invented it, so China is called “the nation of porcelain”. Chinese porcelain is sold at home and abroad. It is so beautiful that all my family like it. I even have a Chinese porcelain vase (花瓶) in my bedroom.Grace, FranceIn my eyes, chopsticks can stand for China. They are quite different from our tableware (餐具)—forks and knives. It is hard but fun for me to learn how to use chopsticks. I bought some beautiful chopsticks as gifts when I returned to France.Joe, EnglandWhen I think of China, dumplings come into my mind. Families in China always get together and make dumplings during festivals. When my family visited China, I learned how to make dumplings from my Chinese friends. We talked and laughed. It was a wonderful experience.20．In Tom’s eyes, ________ can stand for China.A．the Great WallB．porcelainC．chopsticksD．dumplings21．China is called “the nation of porcelain” because porcelain was ________ in China.A．paintedB．boughtC．inventedD．liked22．It is ________ for Grace to learn to use chopsticks.A．relaxingB．interestingC．meaningfulD．impossible23．It was a wonderful experience for Joe to ________.A．return to EnglandB．buy porcelainC．make dumplingsD．use chopsticks24．The passage may come from a ________.A．storybookB．textbookC．magazineD．newspaper（2023黑龙江大庆统考中考真题）Time: June 30th. 1948Event: China’s first colour film Remorse at Death started filming. Yan Heming studied abroad and brought the most developed colour film making technology back to China. He invited Mei Lanfang, a great opera performer to act in this film and Fei Mu, a well-known director to direct the film. The film had great importance in exploring the road to colour film making in China.Time: June 17th. 1984Event: Chinese athletes attended the 7th Paralympic Games (残奥会) for the first time. 24 Chinese athletes attended the 7th Paralympic Games. With the great effort from all of them, they won 2 golden medals, 12 silver medals and 8 bronze (铜制的) medals for China in total. Ping Yali won the first golden medal in the long jump event.Time: June 7th. 2023Event: Rocket carried 26 satellites (卫星) into space. China has sent a ZK 1A carrier rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China to carry a total of 26 satellites into space, setting a new record for the most satellites sent by one Chinese rocket.25．Who was invited in Remorse at Death as direct?A．Ping Yali.B．Fei Mu.C．Mei Lanfang.D．Yan Heming.26．How many medals did Chinese athletes win in the 7th Paralympic Games?A．12B．14C．22D．1027．What do the three events have in common?A．They all set world records.B．They all happened in June.C．They all took place in Jiuquan.D．They are all about technology.（2023四川内江统考中考真题）The Spring Festival holiday runs from Jan. 21 to 27 this year. Influenced by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice-and-snow tours flower among Chinese people during the seven-day holiday. He Rui spent the first day of the Spring Festival holiday at home. He went to the ski resort (滑雪胜地) in his city early on the second day and was ready to start the Year of the Rabbit on his snowboard. Since he started skiing two years ago, the 11-year-old has gotten used to getting up early and practicing skiing. “People used to stay at home during the Spring Festival holiday. But as our society pays more attention to healthy lifestyle, more people want to spend their holiday skiing,” said Chang Yulin, director of a ski resort. “We hold colorful activities here so that visitors can both enjoy skiing and have a special Spring Festival holiday,” said Ren Xiaoqiang, manager of the resort. For Qiao Jian, a ski lover from Shanxi, skiing has become his new habit to celebrate the Spring Festival. He has flown to Heilongjiang Province (省) and Hebei Province, because there’s more ice and snow. “Besides taking part in winter sports, we can visit nearby places to experience more local culture,” Qiao said. The number of snow and ice travelers in China is expected to reach more than 300 million in winter. The number is expected to reach 520 million in three years. And the money from ice-and-snow tours will probably reach 720 billion.28．What does the underlined word “flower” in the first paragraph mean?A．Become popular.B．Grow slowly.C．Cost much money.D．Develop difficultly.29．When did He Rui go to the ski resort?A．On January 21.B．On January 22.C．On January 27.D．On January 28.30．Who has been to other provinces to enjoy skiing?A．He Rui.B．Qiao Jian.C．Chang Yulin.D．Ren Xiaoqiang.31．Where is this text probably from?A．A tour guide-book.B．An invitation letter.C．A short story. D．A news report.（2023甘肃天水统考中考真题）Ya Ya the giant panda has just arrived in Shanghai, east China on Thursday after 20 years of stay at the Memphis Zoo in the U.S. The flight was around 15.5 hours. Both Chinese and American vets are with Ya Ya.Ya Ya was born at Beijing Zoo on August 3, 2000. She arrived at Memphis Zoo in April, 2003. YaYa has become a bridge of friendship between Chinese and foreign people. She will spend a month in Shanghai before returning to her birthplace, Beijing Zoo.We do hope all pandas that are in foreign countries can be healthy and happy.阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。32．Ya Ya had lived in U.S. for ________ years. A．5B．10C． 15 D．2033．Ya Ya was born in ________.A．BeijingB．ChengduC．ShanghaiD．Guangzhou34．What color are new-born pandas?A．Black and white.B．Pink.C．Yellow. D．Gray.35．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Ya Ya is still a young panda now.B．Shanghai Zoo is Ya Ya’s final home.C．Ya Ya had a short flight coming back home.D．Ya Ya helps foreigners know more about China.36．This passage is ________.A．a piece of newsB．an adC．a diaryD．a letter（2023湖北武汉统考中考真题）Dinosaur (恐龙) Prints Discovered A diner eating in a restaurant’s outdoor yard, in Sichuan Province, has discovered dinosaur footprints on the ground. After using a 3D scanner (扫描仪), scientists made sure that the footprints are 100 million years old. They belonged to two dinosaurs with long necks and tails. ________________Marley and Bob say they became interested in archaeology (考古学) from studying history at school, going to museums and watching Human Histories! They also go to the Young Archaeologists’ Club and they do digs at archaeological sites (地点) and carefully research their finds. “You never know what you might discover, and it is a fascinating way to uncover old remains on a real dig. It makes me really happy,” says Bob. Students Find Ancient Mural A group of student archaeologists have unearthed a 1,000-year-old mural (wall painting). The 30-meter mural shows mysterious scenes, which could reflect what the life was like in ancient Peru. Professor Luis says, “The discovery is the most exciting and important find of recent years.”37．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news?A．BUSINESS.B．TRAVEL.C．HISTORY.D．ART.38．Those dinosaur prints were found ________.A．through a scannerB．by scientistsC．millions of years agoD．during a meal39．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.A．Come to Our ClubB．Dig and Discover the WorldC．Find Out Your HobbyD．Study Human Histories40．Professor Luis finds the mural very valuable mainly because ________.A．it’s connected to ancient societyB．it shows the birth of the muralC．it’s the world’s earliest wall paintingD．it has a very large size41．All the news above ________.A．reports new archaeological findsB．tells ancestors’ storiesC．describes the history eventsD．says hello to the past（2023甘肃白银统考中考真题）阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。42．Ya Ya had lived in U.S. for ________ years.A．5B．10C．15D．2043．Ya Ya was born in ________.A．BeijingB．ChengduC．ShanghaiD．Guangzhou44．What color are new-born pandas?A．Black and white.B．Pink.C．Yellow. D．Gray.45．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Ya Ya is still a young panda now.B．Shanghai Zoo is Ya Ya’s final home.C．Ya Ya had a short flight coming back home.D．Ya Ya helps foreigners know more about China.46．This passage is ________.A．a piece of newsB．an adC．a diaryD．a letter（2023四川成都统考中考真题）a. Locals Care for Natural WorldGrasslands and lakes in Sanjiangyuan have taken on a new look and many wild animals have come back. On January 24, 2003, China set up Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve to protect the area and the wildlife. Local people joined in the project, picking up waste and protecting the animals.b. China Successfully Grows Rice in SpaceHow to grow food in space if humans live there one day? For nearly 40 years, China has developed over 260 new types of seeds (种子) in space. Recently growing rice at Tiangong Space Station makes a big step forward. It can also solve food problems on Earth.c. Doctors Sent to West AfricaDoctors are flying to an island off the coast of West Africa after a new flu broke out. They will test different medicines to find a way to deal with it. To get things better, they will also offer medical care and help train local nurses there.d. ________A strong earthquake hit Turkey on February 6. More than 8,000 international rescuers (救援人员) around the world went to help, including the Blue Sky Rescue Team from China. They helped save lives and rebuild homes.e. Scientists Fight against Plastic PollutionA natural material, fungi (真菌), used to break down a type of plastic called polypropylene turned out to be useful. Scientists at the University of Sydney found that after 90 days, between 25% and 27% of polypropylene broke down and after 140 days, polypropylene became completely safe.47．Which passages are about environmental protection?A．a, bB．a, eC．b, e48．When did China probably begin to develop seeds in space?A．In the 1980s.B．In the 1990s.C．In the 2000s.49．What does the underlined word it in Passage c refer to?A．An island.B．A new flu.C．Medical care.50．Which is the best title for ________?A．Turkey Calling for HelpB．The World Saving Lives in QuakeC．Terrible Situation Faced by Turkey51．What’s the theme shared by all the passages?A．Challenges and Chances. B．Responsibility and Success.C．Problems and Efforts.（2023四川泸州统考中考真题）It’s reported that Shenzhou-16 will bring international paintings by teenagers from 10 African countries to the China Space Station.Jing Haipeng, one of the astronauts for the Shenzhou-16 manned spaceflight mission, shared the information during the Shenzhou-16’s press conference（新闻发布会）at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China’s Gansu Province on Monday.These paintings were beautifully drawn by teenagers from 10 African countries including Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Egypt, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.“Indeed, we have this special and meaningful purpose, which is to show international paintings for the first time on the China Space Station, and these excellent works are from the winners of ‘Tianhe Award’ for young friends from the 10 African countries,” Jing explained.“At present, we have not seen the paintings. I believe they will be bright. Exploring the vast universe（宇宙）is the common dream of all human, no matter the race, age, or nationality. We look forward to joining hands with all peace-loving people to create a better tomorrow,” he continued.“We will take the children’s best youth, best friendship, and best dreams into space, plant the seeds（种子）of science, friendship, and dreams on the China Space Station, and let them grow and bear fruit,” Jing hoped.52．What does Jing Haipeng do?A．A reporter.B．An artist.C．A gardener.D．A spaceman.53．Where are some of the teenagers mentioned from?A．Egypt, Mauritius and Mexico.B．Mali, Colombia and Zimbabwe.C．Madagascar, Algeria and Somalia.D．Nigeria, South America and Madagascar.54．What did Jing Haipeng think of these paintings?A．Wonderful.B．Funny.C．General.D．Fashionable.55．Which of the following is true?A．The paintings were chosen from Chinese teenagers.B．The paintings have not been shown before in space.C．Jing Haipeng has seen the paintings when interviewed.D．The winners of “Tianhe Award” can get a space ticket.56．What’s the main theme of the passage?A．Human and nature.B．Peace and friendship.C．Science and technology.D．Culture and education.（2023四川眉山统考中考真题）Do you like to travel alone? Or do you think it’s better to travel with friends? If you’re still deciding, please read on. I will explain the advantages of both ways.One of the great things about traveling alone is that you make the rules about where you go and what you eat. You’ll be surprised at what you discover about yourself without any influence.Traveling alone really shows you what you’re made of and helps you to discover inner strength (内心的力量) you didn’t know you had. Besides, it also gives you time to think, learn and grow. When your eyes are wide open, you’ll get a whole new outlook on the world.It’s easy to think that traveling alone is lonely. Although that may sometimes be true, you’re hardly ever alone. When you travel in a one-person team, this can provide a chance for you to enjoy the most interesting part of travel—communicating with the locals and meeting travelers from all corers of the world.In fact, traveling to know more about the world is not easy. There’s research to be done, flights to be booked and choices to be made, not to mention that things can—and often do—go wrong. One of the main advantages of traveling with friends is being able to share these things and support each other through the process, even if it’s just someone who will wait with your bag when you go to the bathroom.Just as your mother always says, it’s true that traveling with others can give you a sense of safety, especially if you’re new to travel. You know that if you get lost or have your wallet stolen, there’s someone to hold your hand when you try to explain your situation in a foreign police station.There’s no right or wrong way to travel. Whether you travel alone or team up with friends, it depends on you.1．How does the writer introduce the topic of the passage in Paragraph 1?A．By telling a story.B．By giving examples.C．By asking questions.D．By describing a scene.2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A．Traveling alone.B．Inner strength.C．Outside influence.D．Traveling with others.3．Traveling with friends has the following advantages EXCEPT ________.A．sharing a lot of thingsB．knowing yourself betterC．getting support easilyD．having a sense of safety4．What’s the structure of the passage?(=Paragraph 1 =Paragraph 2… )B．C． D．（2023浙江统考中考真题）Roger Federer, a world-famous sports star, quit(放弃) the 2020 Olympic Games to deal with his knee problem. It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you. Nothing is fun all the time. Sticking at something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance(毅力). However, learning to let go when things aren’t right is important too. Maybe your heart isn’t in playing the piano any more, or you only play football because your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Making the decision to walk away can free up time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies show that letting go of goals you can’t reach, or don’t really want, can build up your confidence and help you lead a happier and healthier life. But how can you know it’s time to stop and move on? Eric Bean is an expert in sports psychology(心理学) who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, “Quitting is never a matter of black and white.” He suggests thinking carefully about why you aren’t enjoying something any more. Is it because you’ve argued with a teammate or can’t get on with a new art teacher? Talk about this with a trusted adult or friend. That can help you decide whether you should stay and stick, or quit and move on. Quitting doesn’t have to mean totally giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more fun if you take away the pressure of exams. If you do decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise.5．The writer mentions “Roger Federer” in Paragraph 1 to show that ________.A．we should never give upB．we should get away from troubleC．it’s all right to stop and quitD．it’s difficult to win Olympic medals6．According to Paragraph 2, learning to let go is important because we can ________.A．learn about perseveranceB．have enough money to spendC．live a busier and fuller lifeD．feel more confident in ourselves7．By saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3, Eric Bean means that ________.A．it’s not good to stick at things we don’t likeB．we should think twice before quitting an activityC．we don’t have to take exams to show our true abilitiesD．it’s wiser to pick up a new hobby than to keep the old one8．Which could be the best title for the passage?A．Knowing When to StopB．Working Hard to Move onC．Learning How to Grow upD．Starting Early to Make Changes（2023四川成都统考中考真题）Host: As we know, the British have been sending cards since the 19th century. They spend about 1,700,000,000 pounds on cards every year. However, the number of people sending cards and letters is falling. More than 30 percent of UK children have never sent or received a handwritten letter. Should the tradition of sending cards and letters be stopped?Group A:We live in a fast-developing world and using snail mail is unnecessary. Making paper uses lots of energy and some cards are hard to recycle. It’s bad for environment. What’s more, cards are expensive to buy and so is posting. Nowadays, we usually use our phones and computers because they are quick, easy and free. Traditional cards and letters are out of date. They are not young people’s cup of tea. It’s no surprise that most of them end up as litter.Group B:The tradition has been around for hundreds of years and should stay. Sending a handwritten letter or carefully chosen card shows that you care. Phone messages and emails are quick and easy, but they seem to carry less feeling. Sending letters is good for children because it is a chance to practice writing skills. Also, it’s fun! Receiving post makes you feel special and it’s important if someone lives far away or is lonely—just imagine a birthday without cards!9．What’s the discussion mainly about?A．When the British send cards and letters.B．Whether the British should keep the tradition.C．Why the British like sending cards and letters.10．Who thinks it’s necessary to keep the tradition?A．The host.B．Group A．C．Group B．11．Which picture can show the meaning of the underlined word snail?A．B．C．12．What does Group A think of sending cards?A．Free but slow.B．Fast but expensive.C．Wasteful and expensive.13．Which of the following facts directly caused the discussion?A．People have different opinions.B．Fewer British people send cards and letters.C．The British spend too much money on cards and letters.(2022中考真题）（一）（2022北京中考真题）A Pathway (路径) to Meaning in LifeWhen it comes to a meaningful life, we might think of love, happiness and health. A life filled with meaning is what most of us want for ourselves. Then, what makes a meaningful life?Many researchers agree that a meaningful life comes down to three factors (因素): having long-term goals, believing that one’s life matters, and feeling that one’s life fits together and “makes sense”.But we believe there is more to consider. Sometimes life enables us to experience small moments of beauty. When people are open to appreciating (欣赏) such experiences, these moments may improve how they see their own life. We call this experiential appreciation (EA). EA is about the person feeling connected to events and being able to appreciate the value within the connection. It shows the discovery of and admiration for life’s beauty.We recently set out to better understand EA in studies. We were interested in whether EA was also tied to general judgment of meaning in life. If so, it could be a factor for meaningfulness.In the first study, we had people rate (评估) their support for different methods of reducing stress. We found that people who managed stress by focusing on their appreciation for life’s beauty also reported experiencing life as highly meaningful.In the next study, we asked people to rate the degree to which they agreed with various statements, such as “I appreciate the beauty of life” and “I appreciate little things in life,” as well as other statements that related to the three factors and a general sense of meaning in life. Our results showed that the more people reported that they were “appreciating life” and its many experiences, the more they felt their life was valuable.In the following studies, we further looked at the connection between EA and meaningfulness. For example, we found that people who were asked to look back on the most meaningful event of the past week generally reported high EA in those moments.All the results proved our theory (假设) true. But putting it into practice can be difficult. Our fast-paced lifestyles fill the day with goals. We try to get the highest output both at work and in spare time. This focus on future outcomes makes it all too easy to miss what is happening right now. We should slow down and let life surprise us.1．You were most probably in the EA condition when _________.A．you made a travel plan for the coming holidayB．you hurried to serve the customers in the storeC．you practiced hard to become the best violinistD．you stopped to admire the roses by the roadside2．What can we learn from the studies mentioned in the passage?A．Thinking back to the past weakens our sense of meaning.B．Enjoying small things can influence our attitude toward life.C．Proper stress management is the key to living a satisfying life.D．Good judgment on beauty improves connections among people.3．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A．It is easier for results-driven people to achieve success.B．We often turn a blind eye to the present moment.C．A fast-paced lifestyle helps us reach our goals.D．Future life will bring us many more surprises.4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage?A．To explain how to discover beauty in life.B．To discuss what the true meaning of life is.C．To introduce a new factor for a meaningful life.D．To compare different factors for meaningfulness.（二）（2022山东枣庄中考真题）During the past summer season, photos of snow leopards were taken by five different special cameras in Pingwu, Sichuan province, surprising many wildlife scientists. This shows that the living area of snow leopards in China’s southwestern mountains has become larger. Pingwu, about 4,200 meters above the sea level, is famous for being home to a large number of wild pandas. The fourth national survey of pandas in 2015 found that there were 1,864 wild pandas in China, including 335 in Pingwu. As a result, over half of Pingwu’s land area has become part of the Panda National Park, which has a planned area of 22,000 square kilometers across Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. It is among five national parks China named in October, 2021. Through shutting down mines (煤矿), planting more trees and other measures, protection efforts in the park have not only made pandas less endangered, but also are offering safety and protection for other rare species (珍稀物种). About 87% of the Panda National Park lies in Sichuan. It’s the home of more than 8,000 species of animals and plants. The province has used special cameras and forest protectors as a closely connected protection system. Thousands of forest protectors have been working year-round on more than 900 routes. Over the past four years, they have met rare animals for about 1,600 times. In Pingwu alone, more than 4,100 species of plants and 1,900 species of animals have benefited from the protection of pandas. For example, the number of takin, a rare animal, has increased by 10% over the past ten years. Meanwhile, the protection of pandas causes the development of human society, too.5．Why does the Panda National Park include Pingwu?A．Because Pingwu is about 4,200 meters above the sea level.B．Because there are 1,864 wild pandas in Pingwu.C．Because there are many wild pandas in Pingwu.D．Because it has an area of 22,000 square kilometers.6．What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “benefited” in Paragraph 4?A．受益B．受害C．支持D．获得7．Which is the best title of this passage?A．The Reasons for Protecting PandasB．Good Results of Protecting PandasC．The Introduction of PingwuD．The Animals and Plants in Pingwu（三）（2022湖北湖北中考真题）Starting with this fall term, students in primary and middle schools will have at least one course every week on basic household skills such as cleaning and cooking, according to a new curriculum standard (课程标准) for labor education in compulsory (强制的；义务的) education made by the government. Should household skills be made compulsory at schools?Michael: By learning basic skills like cooking, cleaning and maintaining home appliances (电器) children can learn how to take care of themselves and live independently. Parents won’t always be there to help their children with every problem they’ll meet in their lives. They need to learn new things, make mistakes, solve problems and grow from their experiences. It is necessary for children to learn these important lifesaving skills as early as possible.Eliza: Many students have to study for the whole day and simply don’t have the time to develop their interests. A compulsory household skills class can give them more chances to meet various aspects of life and help them discover different passions. Some children who are interested in food or those who have an interest in maintaining home appliances can develop these skills in the class.Jade: There are only limited hours in a school day. With all the required classes there is not enough time for household courses. I think it is something that parents need to do at home with their children, having them help around the house with cooking, cleaning, washing, planting. etc. Remember school can’t teach your children everything. They need you, too!Ben: Household courses should be made optional (可选择的) for students. They should be given the choice to take whatever they like. If one wants to cook dishes, he or she is welcome. But it should not be made compulsory and forced onto every student.Linda: Schools should have cooking classes. Children will be taught about their food, where it comes from, how to use the cooking tools properly and how to cook nutritiously. Many parents don’t have this knowledge and have no time or energy to do this. A household class would provide the knowledge and training that parents are unable to give their children.Maria: I learned some basic cooking skills from my mother, but most of them were learned after I graduated from college, from cooking books and online short videos. Household skills like cooking are much more useful than a lot of what is taught in schools, but it does require some fully equipped (配备齐全的) kitchens. I hope these classes will benefit (使受益) students and not be seen as window dressing.8．Jade thinks household courses ________.A．should be made optionalB．are good for students’ growthC．should be taught by parents at homeD．can help children develop their interests9．The underlined phrase “window dressing” probably means “________”.A．good look but not cleverB．good form but not achievableC．good taste but not healthyD．good style but not popular10．The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A．show different ideas about household coursesB．introduce something about household coursesC．encourage students to study household coursesD．tell parents the importance of household courses（四）（2022江苏常州中考真题）Being sad or in a low mood is a normal (正常的) part of life. Many people feel down from time to time. For example, when people face challenging events in their lives, such as financial(经济的) difficulty or major changes, it’s common to feel down. But in most cases the bad feelings slowly disappear.As for depression(抑郁症), however, the bad mood lasts for weeks, months, or ever longer because it is a mental(精神的) illness. As the World Health Organization(WHO) noted, depression is a mood disorder. It shows in different ways, including loss of interest in normal activities and feelings of low self-worth. It often lasts for a long time and greatly harms a person’s ability at work or school or in the daily life. People with depression usually don’t like to talk about their problems with others. More seriously, depression may even lead to the act of killing oneself.“Depression is not just a bout(一阵) of sadness or a sign of weakness, and you can’t just simply stop feeling depressed.” said the health news website www.mayoclinie.com.But depression is not a person’s problem. It’s also more common than most people think. It is hurting about 280 million people around the world, according to WHO.Though depression is worrying, we don’t have to be afraid of it. Depression can be treated by getting professional(专业的) help, taking medicine or a mixed treatment of both. In fact, when you begin to feel the danger of depression, you can try to deal with it early by yourself. Listening to music, doing some sports and drawing some pictures might help you feel better. Another useful way is talk therapy. When we are attacked by a low mood, having a conversation with others is of great help. Being honest about how we feel does not make us weak, it makes us human.11．Who is most probably experiencing depression?A．Lily, who is going to have an important exam and hasn’t slept well for 3 days.B．May, who dislikes her new school and has complained to her parents 3 times.C．Ben, who thinks life worthless and has cried alone over 3 times a week in the past month.D．Tom, who finds subjects hard and has talked to his teacher about it 3 times this week.12．What does the writer think of depression?A．Normal and nothing serious.B．Uncommon although harmful.C．Unavoidable and untreatable.D．Treatable although worrying.13．What’s the passage mainly about?A．Knowledge of depression.B．Ways of treating depression.C．Reasons for depression.D．Results of depression.（五）（2022山东菏泽中考真题）They say once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learnt when we were kids, and many still shoot off for a ride around the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen a rise in popularity, so the question is: what makes it so popular to people to ride their bikes once again? First, let’s look at the good for health. Cycling can improve your health and burn extra body fat. Exercising your legs helps to increase your strength. And cycling’s good isn’t just physical, but mental(精神的) as well. A long ride in the countryside could help you to clear your mind, or lower your worry. But it’s not only about your body and mind, there are also some good sides for your wallet’s(钱包) health.Cycling can be a great way to go to work or go around town. By cycling, you save money instead of driving a car or taking a bus. If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a very difficult thing. However, finding somewhere to lock your bike can be much simpler. Then, on the bus, there are changes at stations and other passengers speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. Cyclists face neither of these problems. And if you’re worried about safety, there are special cycle ways in many big cities. Wearing high-visibility(高能见度) clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment. It can help you to reduce your carbon footprint(碳足迹). Not giving gases out into the air is better for the planet and your own environment.So, whether people want to cycle for their health, going around town, their wallet, the environment, or a combination(结合) of all of them, the popularity of cycling is on the rise.14．What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A．To explain a reason.B．To raise a question.C．To give an example.15．What is the meaning of “wallet's health” in Paragraph 2?A．Cycling saves money.B．Cycling wastes money.C．Cycling keeps your wallet safe.16．Why is cycling good for the environment?A．It burns extra body fat.B．It is easy to lock a bicycle.C．It helps reduce carbon footprint.17．What is the passage mainly about?A．Cycling for physical health.B．Cycling for safety on the road.C．The growing popularity of cycling.（六）（2022湖南永州中考真题）On August 30, 2021, the Chinese government announced that kids would not be allowed to play online games Mondays to Thursdays. On weekends and holidays, kids would be limited(限制) to an hour a day of online gaming. “Recently, many parents have reported that playing games crazily among some youths and children is seriously harming their normal study, life and health.” the Chinese government said online. This news got us thinking. Should the government be responsible for limiting how much time kids spend online? Here are some students’opinions.Esme McNeely, 11The government should not set screen-time limits. That decision should be up to parents. Some children need to use screens for homework. And during the COVID-19, one of the only ways to talk to friends was online. Government limits would not be fair to people who are careful with their screen time.Lucas Barone, 11The government should not limit screen time. A 2021 study from the University of Colorado Boulder says screen time might be less harmful to kids than people think. Some parents worry that children online too much won’t make friends. But the study reports that screen time can actually improve kids’friendships. In fact, screen time can be educational. I use websites to read and to learn math.Xiuhan Zhu, 9I think the government should take action and limit screen time for kids. Too much screen time can lead to tiredness and less social time. People who use smartphones are more likely to get into car accidents. Electrical products like computers can also be harmful for kids. If kids aren’t careful with the websites they use, criminals can get important information.Ning Li, 10Most people spend too much time on their phones and TVs. They hurt their eyes and waste their time. And watching a lot of TV or playing games can influence kids’ learning and social skills. If the government limited screen time, people would be encouraged to spend more time with their family. They might join a sports team in their neighborhood.18．When are kids allowed to play online games for an hour a day?A．On Mondays.B．On Wednesday.C．On weekends.19．Who is against screen-time limits?A．Esme McNeely.B．Xiuhan Zhu.C．Ning Li.20．What does the study from he University of Colorado Boulder show?A．Screen time might do no harm to kids.B．Screen time can improve kids’ friendships.C．Screen time won’t help kids make friends.21．What are Ning Li’s opinions about screen-time limits?A．Too much screen time can lead to tiredness.B．Criminals can get important information easily.C．People are encouraged to spend more time with their family.22．What is the article mainly about?A．Screen time can be educational.B．Screen time can lead to less social time.C．Whether the government should set screen-time limits.（七）（2022湖北十堰中考真题）There is no doubt that technology has had a big influence on our lives. People from all around the world can now talk to each other almost at once on mobile phones and the Internet. People can easily solve their problems with the help of computers and the world wide web. With this technology, it seems that the world is more connected now than ever before. Even so, there have been worries about technology making people feel lonely and disconnected from others around them.So does this mean that technology makes us lonely?In my opinion, it is hard to say Yes or No.It’s true that humans need communication with each other. If we depend on technology too much to communicate, this can badly impact our mental (心理的) health. For me, technology is a tool. And just like any other kind of tool — like scissors, a pencil or a ruler, for example, it depends on how we use it: in a right way or in a right place. Take social media (社交媒体) as an example. If you only use it to compare yourself with others, you might feel sad and lonely. But if you use it as a tool to connect with friends and family or to start a new community to talk about your hobbies and interests, the loneliness will turn into love and friendship.When you feel lonely after staring at your computer screen all day, maybe you can use that technology to reach out to a reliable (可靠的) friend and invite him or her out for lunch or a coffee.36．According to the writer, technology is ________ .A．a toolB．an influenceC．a pair of scissorsD．a way of communication37．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “impact” in Paqugraph 4?A．帮助B．促进C．影响D．进入38．According to the passage, if people use technology too much, people may ________ .A．sleep lessB．live longerC．feel lonelyD．get more jobs39．When we use technology to________ others, we can find love and friendship.A．argue withB．compete withC．connect withD．compare with40．What’s the main idea of the passage?A．Social media is important to us.B．Technology can be good and bad to us.C．People need to communicate with each other.D．Computers and the Internet help us with our work.（八）（2022河北中考真题）Nobody wants to lose, but we must accept that losing is a part of life. After all, we can’t win all the time. However, we can learn something valuable from every failure（失败）. This may help us succeed in the future. So we must know how to be a good loser. We must not be afraid of losing. When we lose, just take it with a smile and look on the bright side of it. Failure can’t be avoided in our life. Edison failed 10,000 times before he invented the light bulb（灯泡）. When he was asked how he felt, he said that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times but had learned 10,000 things which didn’t work. We must know that history is full of examples of men and women who achieved success although they failed many times. Losing is not very disgraceful. We must accept our failure and learn to take advantage of it. Remember that it can be helpful. Take action to walk out of it. When we lose, think about what we did and how we can improve. If someone else can help, we’ll be lucky enough. Maybe he or she has been through the same experience before. Many people enjoy helping others solve problems. This can save us a lot of time in learning how to avoid the same mistakes in the future. We should face our failure when we lose. There is only one winner in every competition. Some win, while some lose. That is a usual way of life. If we offer our congratulations（祝贺）to the winners and share in their happiness, we won’t feel sorry for our failure. In a word, being a good loser will help us to succeed in life. It might be painful at the beginning, but there are many advantages. Good losers set examples to us, and most importantly, they finally win.31．What can we learn from every failure according to the text?A．A way of life.B．A valuable thing.C．A general rule.D．A secret of success.32．In the writer’s eyes, why did Edison achieve success?A．He got help from others.B．He happened to make it.C．He avoided possible mistakes.D．He saw the bright side of losing.33．What does the underlined word “disgraceful” probably mean?A．Bad.B．Personal.C．Dangerous.D．Interesting.34．What does the writer advise the losers to do in a competition?A．Express the regrets.B．Forget the failure.C．Share in the winners’ enjoyment.D．Join in another competition.35．What is the best title for the text?A．Ideas about How to Avoid MistakesB．Experience in Dealing with ProblemsC．Advice on How to Be a Good LoserD．Advantages of both Success and Failure（九）（2022山东泰安中考真题）Counting the hairs on your head would be very difficult. Many have tried, but most people give up after losing count or getting bored! However, scientists say people have more than 100,000 hairs on their heads on average. Of course, this number is different from person to person. Some people have much more hair than others. What causes hair loss? There are many reasons, such as stress, illness and styling. It also runs in families. Besides, many people simply lose hair as they grow older. To avoid losing hair, you should wash your hair correctly and condition（养护）your hair to help keep your hair healthy. It’s also important to be gentle when brushing or combing hair. Hair loss is not the same as daily shedding（脱落）. People lose an average of 50 to 100 hairs a day. It’s normal. If you are losing more hair than average, talk to the adults you trust. They can help you decide whether to ask a doctor for help. Why do humans have hair on their heads? Most other mammals（哺乳动物）have thick fur（毛）covering their whole bodies. While humans grow small and fine（细微的）hairs on much of their skin, it’s much thicker on the top of the head. Scientists say the answers come down to evolution. Humans probably evolved without fur because they have more sweat glands（汗腺）than other mammals. Humans walk upright on two legs. Therefore, the top of their heads needs protection from the sun. This is why people have more hair on their heads than on the rest of their bodies. The hair also helps keep heat in cold weather and keep a healthy body temperature.18．How many reasons for hair loss are mentioned in Paragraph 2?A．3B．4C．5D．619．You can take the following measures（措施）to avoid losing hair except ________.A．wearing a hat all the timeB．washing your hair correctlyC．brushing or combing hair gentlyD．conditioning your hair20．What does the underlined word “evolution” mean in the last paragraph?A．进化B．发育C．天生D．训练21．What can we learn from the passage?A．In general, it’s easier for young people to lose hair than old people.B．The hair on human heads helps keep heat in cold weather.C．If you lose 50 to 100 hairs every day. you must ask a doctor for help.D．All the mammals have thick fur covering their whole bodies because they have no sweat glands.（十）（2022浙江湖州中考真题）There are lots of things that cause stress (压力) in our lives, such as school problems, arguments with friends and sometimes bad feelings about ourselves. We all experience stress at times, but it’s important to manage it properly and reduce (减少) its influence. Here are some helpful tips for dealing with stress.Sometimes we feel stressed without understanding the reason. So whenever you’re stressed, you should stop and think. What is really happening? How can you improve the situation? Try keeping a diary about your problems and the possible causes.Do you always wait until Sunday evening to do homework? This bad habit can cause “ last-minute ” stress, as well as poor grades. To avoid that, time management is greatly needed. Plan your studies and other activities with a calendar. You can also divide big projects into smaller tasks. In this way, you’ll always know how much time you really have.Besides, healthy habits are very important for reducing stress. Be sure to eat healthy meals and get at least eight hours of sleep. Avoid checking your mobile phone or using the computer before bedtime. It will keep you awake!When you’re feeling stressed, it’s helpful to speak to someone who understands your situation, such as your friends and families. Sometimes it’s enough to talk about your problems and share your feelings. Other times, however, you might need advice or suggestions. Don’t keep your worries to yourself.Finally, relaxation is important, Find some free time for activities that you enjoy, such as sports, hobbies and meeting with friends. For example, seeing a film or hanging out after 5 days’ study could be a good choice. If you find some time to relax and enjoy yourself, you’ll feel refreshed, have more energy, and reduce your level of stress.19．What advice does the writer give to reduce stress in Paragraph 3?A．Stop and think.B．Manage your time.C．Watch your health.D．Reach out for help.20．How does the writer develop Paragraph 6?A．By telling stories.B．By listing numbers.C．By asking questions.D．By giving examples.21．Which of the following is the structure of the passage?A．B．C．D．（十一）（2022浙江宁波中考真题）Recently, many people think it’s risky to use credit (信用) card numbers online. However, from time to time, we all use passwords and ID numbers on the Internet. We think we are safe, but that may not be true! A new kind of attack (攻击) is being used by dishonest people to steal IDs and credit card numbers from web surfers. This new kind of attack is called “phishing”.Phishing sounds the same as the word “fishing”, and it means that a thief is trying to trick people into giving away valuable information. Like real fishermen, phishers use bait (诱饵) in the form of great online deals or services. For example, phishers might use false emails and websites to trick people into revealing (透露) credit card numbers, account usernames, and passwords. They imitate (模仿) well-known banks, online sellers, and credit card companies. Successful phishers may make as many as 5% of the people believe and give away their personal information.It’s really a big problem! Actually, tricking 5% of the online population is huge. Now more than 4.6 billion people have access (进入权) to the Internet, and 75% of those Internet users live in the wealthiest countries on Earth. It has been reported that phishers send more than 40 billion false messages each year. Even by tricking only 5% of the people, phishers can make a lot of money.Amy, 18, from California, received an email. A man told Amy that she could get a million dollars in her account as a reward if she sent a thousand dollars to him. Amy did as the man said at once. The “thief” used Amy’s Social Security number to get credit cards in her name and transferred her money.How can people avoid being cheated online? Above all, they have to learn to recognize the email that has been sent by a phisher. Always be careful with any email with urgent (紧急的) requests for personal information. Phishers typically write upsetting or exciting, but false, statements in their emails so that people will reply right away. Never give out personal information to phishers. And if an offer sounds too good to be true, it is.27．Phishing is compared to ________ according to the passage.A．making moneyB．playing gamesC．catching fishD．writing emails28．Which writing skill is used in Para. 3?A．Giving examples.B．Listing numbers.C．Raising questions.D．Using sayings.29．Which of the following in the dictionary best explains the underlined word “transfer” in Para. 4?transfer v. (transferred, transferring)to move from one place, school, job etc to anotherto connect the call of someone to someone else’sto move money from one account to anotherto change from one bus, plane etc to anotherA．B．C．D．30．Besides introducing what phishing is, the writer also tells us how to ________.A．help to catch phishersB．reply to urgent emailsC．pay by credit cardD．protect ourselves online（十二）（2022安徽中考真题）The Search-for-Lost-Birds list has come to public attention recently. It lists ten kinds of birds that have not been seen in the wild for at least fifteen years. The list is calling on people to search for the rarest (最珍稀的) birds on Earth.There could be several reasons for the long disappearances of the birds on the list. Maybe there have been no studies in areas where they live. Maybe people don’t know where or how to find them. Maybe there are changes to their natural homes because of human activities.This year, four expeditions (考察队) are planning to find eight kinds of birds. If any of these lost birds are found, ways can be found to protect them and help their populations grow. This has happened with birds like the Madagascar pochard. The number of this once-lost kind of bird is now increasing.38．How many kinds of birds are on the Search-for-Lost-Birds list?A．Four.B．Eight.C．Ten.D．Fifteen.39．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．Changes of the living areas of the birds.B．Suggestions on how to protect the birds.C．Reasons for the disappearances of the birds.D．Steps of building natural homes for the birds.40．What can we learn about the Madagascar pochard?A．It has not been found till now.B．It has a larger population than before.C．It needs to live close to humans.D．It provides protection for other birds.41．What is the best title (标题) for the text?A．Ways to Raise Rare BirdsB．Bird-lovers Around the WorldC．Searches for the Lost BirdsD．Stories About Birds in the Wild