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（2025·山东青岛·中考真题）
For Chen Sheng, a young man in Meitan, Guizhou province, caring for the elderly (年老的) is more than a job—it’s a calling in his heart. Chen Sheng was raised by his grandparents, and his dream was to take care of more elderly people. After graduating in 2017 with a degree in healthcare, Chen Sheng completed eight months of training in a local hospital and started to work in a nursing home.
In his early working days, what he met was more difficult than expected. He got up at 6 a.m. to help with morning tasks. He provided full bedside care, especially for the elderly who had to stay in bed all the time. Often, his day didn’t end until 11 p.m. He wanted to quit at first, but after a period, the warmth and trust he received from the elderly changed his mind.
Using his medical knowledge, Chen Sheng takes care of the elderly in a proper way, including physical examination, health guidance, advice on food and so on. “I arrived at the nursing home with lots of illnesses and could only lie in bed. After two months of good care by Chen Sheng, I was able to walk again by myself. Life here is very convenient, from satisfying daily services to good medical care, just like at home,” said Grandpa Li.
Besides medical care, Chen Sheng also gives emotional (情感的) support. He always offers comfort in time when a grandpa or a grandma is upset. Grandma Sun likes to talk with Chen Sheng every day and always shares the things she considers valuable. Grandma Sun feels warm and happy because of Chen Sheng. Her family thanks him for his patience and great love.
As the needs for elderly care continue to grow, more and more young people, including those born after 2000, have come to work in the nursing home. They are making every effort to take good care of the elderly and make them live a happy life.
1．What made Chen Sheng want to work in the nursing home
A．His growth experience. B．His grandparents’ words.
C．His educational background. D．His training in the hospital.
2．What does the underlined word “quit” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Hang out. B．Give up. C．Talk back. D．Calm down.
3．What can we learn from Grandpa Li’s words in Paragraph 3
① Chen Sheng takes good care of him.
② Life in the nursing home is convenient.
③ He gets good medical care from the hospital.
④ His physical condition has improved since he moved in.
A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④
4．Which of the following can best describe Chen Sheng
A．Honest and confident. B．Brave and selfless.
C．Outgoing and humorous. D．Warm-hearted and patient.
5．What is the main purpose of this text
A．To improve medical conditions for the elderly.
B．To develop the interests and hobbies of the elderly.
C．To call on more young people to care for the elderly.
D．To introduce the elderly people’s life in the nursing home.
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了陈胜因个人成长经历选择从事养老护理工作，他在工作中尽心尽力照顾老人，不仅提供医疗护理还给予情感支持，同时带动更多年轻人加入养老护理行业。
1．细节理解题。根据“Chen Sheng was raised by his grandparents, and his dream was to take care of more elderly people”可知，他由祖父母抚养长大，这段成长经历促使他立志从事养老工作。故选A。
2．词义猜测题。根据“He wanted to quit at first, but after a period, the warmth and trust he received from the elderly changed his mind.”可知他起初想放弃，但后来老人们给予的温暖和信任改变了他的想法，因此“quit”在此处意为“放弃”。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“I arrived at the nursing home with lots of illnesses and could only lie in bed. After two months of good care by Chen Sheng, I was able to walk again by myself. Life here is very convenient, from satisfying daily services to good medical care, just like at home”可知李爷爷刚到养老院时病得很重，只能躺在床上，经过陈胜两个月的悉心照料，他已经能够自己走路了，而且养老院的生活非常方便，从日常服务到医疗护理都很好，就像在家一样，因此从李爷爷的话中我们可以得知陈胜把他照顾得很好、养老院的生活很方便以及自从搬进来后他的身体状况有所改善。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据“He always offers comfort in time when a grandpa or a grandma is upset”以及“Her family thanks him for his patience and great love.”可知陈胜在老人们情绪低落时总是及时给予安慰，而且他的耐心和关爱也得到了老人家属的感谢，因此可以看出陈胜是一个热心且有耐心的人。故选D。
5．主旨大意题。根据“As the needs for elderly care continue to grow, more and more young people, including those born after 2000, have come to work in the nursing home. They are making every effort to take good care of the elderly and make them live a happy life.”可知随着养老需求的不断增长，越来越多的年轻人，包括00后，都来到养老院工作，他们尽心尽力照顾老人，让老人过上幸福的生活，因此文章的主要目的是呼吁更多的年轻人来照顾老人。故选C。
（2025·江苏南通·中考真题）
“Click, click, click...” The drummer hit the drumsticks against each other to give a beat, and the band started to play. Kai played a guqin solo, and for most of the show, he played along with the rhythm of the drums. The band played faster and faster. Kai’s classmates jumped to their feet, clapping and screaming. When the music ended, there was an awkward (尴尬的) silence. They all looked at the teachers.
Mr Li asked, “What were you trying to express ”
Kai murmured, “I wanted to do something different...to modernize the guqin’s sound.”
“Well, it’s a good try. But you know it has over 3,000 years of history. I don’t think you’ve presented the characteristics well,” said Mr Li. “The music was...We could hardly hear the guqin,” added Miss Zhou. “I’m afraid I can’t give you high marks.”
“Please, can I have another chance ” begged Kai.
They finally agreed.
Alone in the hall later, Kai sat in his chair, feeling a little sad. “I understand what you were trying to do,” Kai looked up and saw Miss Zhou by his side. “But before you can break the rules, you have to master them.”
Kai was puzzled. What did she mean
“The guqin is connected to nature. The bottom board represents the ground, and the rounded top board represents the sky. A wonderful guqin performance shows the harmony (和谐) between people and nature.”
“Miss Zhou, is it fine to play the guqin with other instruments ”
“Because it is so quiet,” replied Miss Zhou, “it’s usually played alone. Sometimes, it can be played with the dizi or another guqin. Every note matters. And you know, there’s Chinese philosophy (哲理) behind every form of art. That’s what makes Chinese art special. We should try hard to keep the value of traditions and connect them with modern life.”
“Is it true that Confucius played the guqin ”
“Exactly. Confucius believed that music was necessary for a well-rounded education. It could help a person develop his inner self.”
“Can I make it modern ” Kai was wondering if he had asked a stupid question.
“Ancient musicians followed traditions to show respect. To modernize it, try to find the right way to keep the value. How will you change your piece ”
“I’m not sure yet,” said Kai. “But I’m going to do something different again.”
That night, Kai kept thinking about the next show. “How can I present the guqin and balance the traditional spirit with a modern touch ” he wondered.
Then, he had an idea...
6．In Kai’s teachers’ eyes, he didn’t ________.
A．play the drums well B．work well with others
C．express personal feelings D．show the guqin’s value
7．Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. Miss Zhou gave her advice to Kai.
b. The classmates kept a short silence.
c. Kai asked for another chance to play.
d. The teachers pointed out Kai’s problem.
e. Kai played the guqin with drum rhythms.
A．a-e-d-c-b B．e-b-d-c-a C．e-a-b-d-c D．a-b-d-e-c
8．What lesson has Kai learned from his experience
A．Strict rules will stop our creativity in music.
B．Traditional instruments should be modernized.
C．Creation requires us to understand the tradition first.
D．The guqin is necessary for a well-rounded education.
9．What might we hear in Kai’s next show
A．Pop music in a traditional style. B．Folk music with local colour.
C．Country music in a Western style. D．Rock music with drums and dizi.
【答案】6．D 7．B 8．C 9．A
【导语】本文主要介绍了Kai在乐队表演中尝试将古琴与鼓的节奏结合，但未能很好地展现古琴特点，在老师们的评价和建议下，他思考如何平衡传统精神与现代元素。
6．细节理解题。根据“But you know it has over 3,000 years of history. I don’t think you’ve presented the characteristics well”、“The music was...We could hardly hear the guqin”以及“I’m afraid I can’t give you high marks...we could hardly hear the guqin”可知老师认为Kai没有很好地展现古琴的价值。故选D。
7．细节理解题。根据“Kai played a guqin solo, and for most of the show, he played along with the rhythm of the drums”可知Kai和着鼓的节奏弹奏古琴，e排在首位，排除AD；根据“When the music ended, there was an awkward (尴尬的) silence”可知同学们沉默了一会儿，b排在第二，排除C。故选B。
8．推理判断题。根据“But before you can break the rules, you have to master them.”以及“To modernize it, try to find the right way to keep the value.”可知在你打破规则之前，你必须掌握它们，为了使其现代化，试着找到正确的方法来保持价值，所以他从这次经历中学到的道理是：创新要求我们首先要理解传统。故选C。
9．推理判断题。根据“How can I present the guqin and balance the traditional spirit with a modern touch ”以及前文提到古琴可以与笛子一起演奏，可推断出在Kai的下一场演出中我们可能会听到传统风格的流行音乐，将传统古琴与现代流行元素结合。故选A。
（2025·江苏常州·中考真题）
It was difficult not to see the 8-year-old boy run in and out of his house repeatedly. His repeated actions caused the curiosity of his neighbor, William Dunn.
“He said he didn’t have a father,” says Dunn, now aged 58.” And I realized that there might be something I could do to help him.”
That “something” was fishing, a hobby that Dunn’s father had once shared with him. He did it at once. After fishing together several times, Dunn saw encouraging changes in the boy’s behavior.
That was 16 years ago. Since then, Dunn has taken groups of fatherless kids fishing almost every weekend, teaching them how to set up a fishing line and bring in a big catch.
“They’ve been through a lot, and their lives have been challenging,” Dunn explains. “But when they’re fishing, all those pains disappear. On the boat, they laugh, smile, and make new friends. I knew I was onto something special.”
Jayden, now 23, has become a fisherman and thanks Dunn for helping him grow up. He proudly mentions catching a shark with Dunn’s help, “I hope he knows that I mean it when I say thank you.”
Another girl, 21-year-old Bella Smith, who is in a foster (抚养) program for young adults, notes that Dunn pays special attention to self-respect and spiritual strength. “When I’m fishing, I can forget about the past and enjoy something fun,” says Bella Smith. “Fishing has taught me that I can have a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down, I know it’s time to go fishing.”
“There’s nothing like feeling the first pull on the line and seeing a kid’s face light up with a smile,” Dunn adds. “I feel lucky to witness that every weekend.”
10．What do we know about the 8-year-old boy
A．He didn’t like fishing.
B．His father was a fisherman.
C．He was the first child Dunn taught to fish to help.
D．His repeated actions were to catch his father’s attention.
11．Why did Dunn take children fishing almost every weekend
A．His father told him to do so.
B．He wanted to help them live on fishing.
C．Their fathers didn’t want them to learn fishing.
D．He believed fishing could help them in some way.
12．What does Bella Smith think Dunn gives importance to
A．Personality development. B．Fishing skills.
C．Unhappy experiences. D．Wealthy life.
13．Which of the following can best describe Dunn
A．Hard-working. B．Caring. C．Romantic. D．Strict.
【答案】10．C 11．D 12．A 13．B
【导语】本文主要讲述了威廉·邓恩带着一群生活中缺少父爱的孩子去钓鱼，通过钓鱼带给他们快乐，使他们暂时忘却生活中的苦难。
10．细节理解题。根据“That ‘something’ was fishing, a hobby that Dunn’s father had once shared with him. He did it at once.”可知，他是邓恩第一个教他学习捕鱼的孩子。故选C。
11．细节理解题。根据“But when they’re fishing, all those pains disappear. On the boat, they laugh, smile, and make new friends. I knew I was onto something special.”可知，邓恩发现钓鱼能缓解孩子的痛苦，可以在某种程度上帮助他们。故选D。
12．细节理解题。根据“notes that Dunn pays special attention to self-respect and spiritual strength”可知，邓恩特别注重自尊和精神力量，属于人格发展范畴。故选A。
13．推理判断题。邓恩主动帮助无父儿童、坚持16年每周带他们钓鱼、关注心理成长，体现关爱的本质。故选B。
（2025·江苏无锡·中考真题）
“Did you even hear my question, Lucho ” asked Mr Parra.
The students at the front of the class turned round to watch the show. They were all smiling. Eva Villa had turned to watch too, but she wasn’t smiling. For a moment Eva looked straight into Lucho’s dark sad eyes and he could feel his face turning bright red. Then she turned back to the front and said something to the girl sitting next to her. The girl laughed.
Mr Parra walked towards Lucho’s desk. Lucho liked Mr Parra, although he didn’t like history class. There was too much information to remember.
“Maybe you could tell us what I have been talking about for the last twenty minutes, Lucho, while you were looking out of the window,” said Mr Parra.
Lucho’s heart felt heavy. He had no idea what to say. He looked down at his history textbook. The page was about “The stolen past” and there was a photograph of a gold object that looked very old. Next, he looked quickly at the board and saw one of Mr Parra’s favourite things: a mind map. Every time they had to write about something for homework, Mr Parra asked them to make a mind map.
The mind map had four empty circles joined by four lines to a bigger circle in the centre. In the centre circle Mr Parra had written the word “guaca”. Lucho tried to remember where he had heard the word before.
They were all waiting. Lucho looked out of the window for a second and saw a little yellow bird. Yes, that was it! Guaca was a word that his grandmother had used, but what did it mean The class was still waiting for him to speak. Suddenly he heard the little yellow bird singing in the tree outside and he opened his mouth.
“We were talking about guaca, sir,” he answered.
“And what is guaca, Lucho ” Mr Parra asked.
“Guaca means ‘special object’. An antique object that was made by South American tribes, usually from gold, sir.”
Mr Parra looked surprised. He hadn’t expected Lucho to know the answer.
The girl next to Eva turned to look at Lucho again. The rest of Lucho’s classmates had lost interest. Lucho felt better, but Mr Parra hadn’t finished with him yet.
“That’s correct, Lucho,” said Mr Parra. “And what is today’s homework ”
Homework Lucho hadn’t heard Mr Parra talk about homework. He looked at the mind map on the blackboard again. Outside, the bird had stopped singing.
14．What did Mr Parra draw on the blackboard
A． B． C． D．
15．When Lucho’s heart felt heavy, he probably felt a sense of ________.
A．peace B．pity C．hope D．shame
16．What is the best title for this story
A．A Strict Teacher B．The Yellow Bird
C．A Special Object D．The Mind Map
【答案】14．C 15．D 16．D
【导语】本文讲述了在课堂上发生的一段小插曲：历史课上，Lucho因走神没听老师讲课，被老师提问过去二十分钟所讲的内容。Lucho起初不知如何回答，在看到黑板上的思维导图中心词“guaca”后，想起祖母曾用过这个词，结合历史课本上“被盗的过去”中关于古老金器的照片，他猜出“guaca”指的是由南美部落制作的特殊古物，通常由黄金制成，并给出了正确回答。然而，老师接着又问当天的作业是什么，Lucho因之前没听讲又看向了黑板上的思维导图。
14．细节理解题。根据“The mind map had four empty circles joined by four lines to a bigger circle in the centre.”可知，思维导图有四个空的圆圈，中间有一个更大的圆圈，由四条线连接在一起。与选项C相符。故选C。
15．推理判断题。根据“Maybe you could tell us what I have been talking about for the last twenty minutes, Lucho, while you were looking out of the window,”及“Lucho’s heart felt heavy. He had no idea what to say.”可知，Lucho在老师讲课的时候，一直看着窗外，因此老师提问的时候，他感到很羞愧。故选D。
16．最佳标题题。本文讲述了一个名叫Lucho的学生在历史课上走神被老师提问后，如何通过黑板上的思维导图找到关键词“guaca”，并结合历史课本上“被盗的过去”中关于古老金器的照片，他猜出“guaca”指的是由南美部落制作的特殊古物，从而成功化解课堂尴尬的经历。因此“思维导图”作为贯穿全文的核心线索和叙事工具，不仅是Lucho找到答案的路线图，也是故事结尾处悬念（关于家庭作业）的焦点。故选D。
（2025·黑龙江大庆·中考真题）
This summer, the students in our class were required to give a presentation (演示活动) on traditional Chinese culture in English. As a girl who is very interested in Chinese tea culture, I immediately suggested it as the topic for my group. My team members reached an agreement because we considered this topic easy to win the competition and I was chosen as the group leader.
When I was told that the best team in my grade would have the chance to act at our school’s Foreign Language Festival, the strong wish to shine at the festival pushed me to work harder. To improve the quality of the presentation, I added some special art forms. Also, as the leader of the whole team, I had to plan everything and, as instructed, keep it to five minutes. I did what I could to organize our presentation.
While I was preparing for the presentation, I learned much more about Chinese tea culture. I came to realise that my understanding of it was not enough. “Tea culture, with its special magic and long history, lights the way for us modern people to return to nature and find inner (内心的) peace.”
As the presentation ended, I found that it was the magic of tea culture, not the presentation itself, that truly attracted me. Through this event, I understood that Chinese tea culture is more than a topic, but a symbol of the ancient stories waiting for us to further explore. By exploring the tradition, I ended up finding a sense of inner peace.
17．What is the writer’s presentation about
A．Teamwork. B．Presentation skills. C．Chinese tea culture. D．Ancient stories.
18．Why did the writer work harder for the presentation
A．To be the leader of the whole team.
B．To keep the presentation to five minutes.
C．To add some special art forms to the presentation.
D．To shine at the school’s Foreign Language Festival.
19．What did the writer realise when preparing for the presentation
A．Her understanding of tea culture was deep.
B．Tea culture helps people find inner peace.
C．Modern people dislike returning to nature.
D．Her preparation for the presentation was not enough.
20．What do we know about the writer from the text
A．She is strange and serious. B．She is honest and helpful.
C．She likes to explore and think. D．She likes to push others to work.
【答案】17．C 18．D 19．B 20．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了作者主动探索茶文化并在准备过程中深入思考其意义。
17．细节理解题。根据“As a girl who is very interested in Chinese tea culture, I immediately suggested it as the topic for my group.”可知，作为一个对中国茶文化非常感兴趣的女孩，我立刻提议将此作为我们小组的研究主题。故选C。
18．细节理解题。根据“When I was told that the best team in my grade would have the chance to act at our school’s Foreign Language Festival, the strong wish to shine at the festival pushed me to work harder.”可知，当得知我们年级最优秀的团队将有机会在我们学校的外语节上表演时，想要在节会上大放异彩的强烈愿望促使我更加努力地练习。故选D。
19．细节理解题。根据“By exploring the tradition, I ended up finding a sense of inner peace.”可知，茶文化帮助人们找到内心的平静。故选B。
20．推理判断题。根据“but a symbol of the ancient stories waiting for us to further explore.”以及“I learned much more about Chinese tea culture”可知，全文体现她主动探索茶文化，并在准备过程中深入思考其意义。故选C。
（2025·广东广州·中考真题）
When I was young, my father took me outside to see the stars. Once we saw a comet (彗星)! It was the first comet I’d seen but wasn’t the last.
My name is Caroline Herschel. I was born in Hanover, Germany in 1750. When I was 22, I moved to England to stay with my older brother, William. He was a musician and he offered me singing lessons. I helped him with housework in return. I practiced hard and soon started singing at his concerts.
Life changed when William became interested in astronomy. He read about space late into the night. Breakfast often turned into a lesson about stars. I learned a lot from him. And we even started working together on a big project: building telescopes—the special tools for seeing faraway things.
To make the perfect mirrors for our telescopes, we heated metals and shaped them using special molds (模具). These molds were made from strange things, like dry horse waste. I had to break it into small bits. It was dirty work, but I didn’t mind. Someone had to do it.
Making the mirrors smooth was very difficult. William invented a machine to help, but he still had to work without stopping for hours once he began. He couldn’t even stop to eat, so I fed him and read stories to keep him happy and relaxed.
In 1781, William discovered something fantastic—a new planet! King George was so glad that he made William his astronomer. William made a telescope just for me. And I was able to search the sky along with him.
On August 1, 1786, I found something special too—a comet! I watched it carefully for one more night and discovered it was real. Now everyone is talking about my comet. They call it the Lady’s Comet.
This is the first comet I’ve ever discovered, but I don’t think it will be the last.
Historical Note: After Caroline discovered her first comet, King George paid her to be William’s assistant (助手). She was one of the first women astronomers to be paid for her work. She went on to find seven more comets herself between 1786 and 1797.
21．Why did Caroline move to England
A．To live with her brother. B．To study at a music school.
C．To sing at famous concerts. D．To look after a sick relative.
22．In what order did the following happen in Caroline’s life
a. She discovered her first comet. b. Her brother built a telescope for her.
c. Her brother became interested in space. d. She built telescopes together with her brother.
e. She got paid by King George to help with her brother’s work.
A．c-d-b-a-e B．c-d-e-b-a C．c-b-d-a-e D．c-b-a-e-d
23．How many comets did Caroline discover by herself
A．One. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine.
24．Which of the following best describes Caroline and William’s working relationship
A．Caroline gave William more help. B．Caroline had to do all the dirty work.
C．William took care of most of the work. D．They were important to each other’s success.
【答案】21．A 22．A 23．C 24．D
【导语】本文主要讲述了德国天文学家卡罗琳·赫歇尔的生平。
21．细节理解题。根据“I moved to England to stay with my older brother, William”可知卡罗琳搬到英国是为了与哥哥同住。故选A。
22．细节理解题。根据“Life changed when William became interested in astronomy.”可知，她的哥哥威廉对天文学产生兴趣，这是最先发生的，对应c；根据“And we even started working together on a big project: building telescopes”可知，兄妹俩一起制作望远镜，对应d，排除CD；根据“In 1781...William made a telescope just for me”可知，威廉为卡罗琳制作了一台望远镜，对应b，排除B。故选A。
23．细节理解题。根据“Historical Note: After Caroline discovered her first comet... She went on to find seven more comets herself between 1786 and 1797.”可知，卡罗琳先发现1颗彗星，之后又发现7颗，总共发现8颗。故选C。
24．推理判断题。根据“And we even started working together on a big project: building telescopes”以及“He couldn’t even stop to eat, so I fed him and read stories to keep him happy and relaxed.”可知卡罗琳和威廉一起制造望远镜，在威廉工作时卡罗琳喂他吃饭、给他读故事，他们的工作是相互配合的，对彼此的成功都很重要。故选D。
（2025·广东广州·中考真题）
It was going to be a long afternoon. Aunt Jen and Uncle Pete were visiting, which meant I had to play with Amy.
I was mixing salt with mud (泥) in the garden. Amy was dancing around like a butterfly. Maybe she could help prepare food for the butterflies.
“Okay, Amy,” I said. “You can help spread this salt on the mud.”
She took the salt shaker. “Are you growing butterflies like plants, Simon ”
“Questions again!” I shook my head. This little girl had a lot to learn—just like me at her age, when my family started planting this butterfly garden. “Some butterflies need salt to stay healthy,” I explained. “Once, a butterfly sat right here on my arm, tasting my salty sweat.”
“I want a butterfly to sit on me!” cried Amy. “I want to wear it like a flower!”
“Butterflies don’t grow like flowers,” I said. “They fly wherever they like.”
“Aww...make them come to me,” Amy said.
“They will. They love our garden’s plants, with nice leaves and juice, and this...” I said, pointing to the salty mud.
“I don’t like mud,” Amy said. “See, my new pink shoes are muddy—and pink’s my favorite color!”
I tried to distract her attention. “Do you know butterflies have favorite colors, too ”
“Pink ” Amy asked, starting to smile again.
“They like purple better, and orange,” I explained, pointing to the nearby butterfly weed with dark orange flowers. “Look, a butterfly is drinking the juice of the flowers.”
I kept talking so she wouldn’t try to catch it. “Butterfly weed is a perfect host plant. Butterflies lay eggs here, which become caterpillars, then chrysalises, and finally beautiful butterflies...” As I spoke, Amy saw a big bee. “Shoo! No bees allowed!” she cried. “Hey, it’s okay. Butterflies and bees both work for flowers,” I told her. “Butterflies work ” she asked. “Yes, listen...”
We stayed in the garden until sunset. Then I smelt bread and suggested, “Let’s rest in the hammock.”
As we lay together, Amy noticed a butterfly leaving a flower and cried, “Simon, it’s like a flying flower!” That made me smile. We swung gently back and forth, happy just to watch all the flowers—the ones that fly and those that don’t—until Mom called us in to dinner.
25．Why did Simon mix the salt with the mud
A．To play games with Amy. B．To prepare food for butterflies.
C．To make the plants grow better. D．To make it safer for Amy to dance.
26．How did Simon feel when Amy asked her first question
A．He couldn’t believe how silly Amy was.
B．He was surprised at Amy’s rich imagination.
C．He was a bit impatient but also very understanding.
D．He was glad that Amy was curious about butterflies.
27．What does the underlined phrase “distract her attention” mean in the story
A．Clean the mud off her shoes. B．Change her mind about mud.
C．Keep her away from the mud. D．Get her to forget about the mud.
28．Why did Simon feel happy at the end of the story
A．The bread for dinner smelt good. B．He enjoyed the afternoon with Amy.
C．The hammock was really comfortable. D．Amy thanked him for the butterfly lesson.
【答案】25．B 26．C 27．D 28．B
【导语】本文主要讲述了Simon和表妹Amy在花园里度过的一个下午，Simon通过向Amy解释关于蝴蝶的知识，成功转移了她对泥巴的注意力，两人一起享受了观察蝴蝶和花朵的时光。
25．细节理解题。根据“Maybe she could help prepare food for the butterflies.”以及“Some butterflies need salt to stay healthy”可知，Simon混合盐和泥是为了给蝴蝶准备食物，因为有些蝴蝶需要盐来保持健康。故选B。
26．推理判断题。根据“‘Questions again!’ I shook my head. This little girl had a lot to learn—just like me at her age, when my family started planting this butterfly garden.”可知，当Amy问第一个问题时，Simon摇了摇头，觉得她有很多要学，这表现出他有点不耐烦，但同时也表现出他很理解Amy的好奇心，愿意教她。故选C。
27．词义猜测题。根据“‘I don’t like mud,’ Amy said. ‘See, my new pink shoes are muddy—and pink’s my favorite color!’”可知，Amy不喜欢泥巴，她的新粉色鞋子沾上了泥巴，她很不喜欢。再根据后文Simon开始谈论蝴蝶喜欢的颜色，试图转移Amy的注意力，让她不再关注泥巴。因此，“distract her attention”在这里的意思是“转移她的注意力”，让她不再注意泥巴。故选D。
28．推理判断题。根据“That made me smile. We swung gently back and forth, happy just to watch all the flowers—the ones that fly and those that don’t—until Mom called us in to dinner.”可知，Simon在故事结尾感到开心是因为他和Amy一起享受了一个愉快的下午，一起观察了蝴蝶和花朵。故选B。
（2025·山东济宁·中考真题）
Jimmy Carter is a 10-year-old boy who has visited many places around the world. But unlike most travelers, Jimmy “sees” these places from his mother’s back. Born with blindness and disability, Jimmy depends completely on his mother Anna and needs round-the-clock care.
Jimmy has a wheelchair, but they have never enjoyed using it. Every day, Anna carries Jimmy on her shoulders and helps him walk a short way with support. Together, they have traveled to many countries, visiting museums and taking wonderful photos to share happy moments.
Before each trip, Anna makes a plan and calls the travel companies to make sure they understand the situation. She always wakes up early to prepare meals, help Jimmy get dressed, and take care of all his needs. It is difficult, but she has made up her mind to give her son the best life she can provide.
When not traveling, they enjoy simple pleasures at home. They often ride a special bike together through their neighborhood, meeting their friendly neighbors. Over time, these neighbors often praise Anna for her courage and care toward her son.
Anna still remembers how her heart “broke” when she learned her son was blind for life. It took years to overcome those feelings of hurt. “Being a mom, my life is different,” she says, “but I will never stop being there for Jimmy because he makes my life meaningful.”
29．What does the underlined word “round-the-clock” mean
A．step by step B．sooner or later
C．from time to time D．all day and night
30．How does Jimmy “see” the world during his travels
A．On a special bike. B．On his mother’s shoulders.
C．By using a wheelchair. D．With his neighbors’ help.
31．How does Jimmy spend time at home
A．Meeting his neighbors.
B．Learning how to cook meals.
C．Watching movies with his mother.
D．Practicing how to use his wheelchair.
32．What is the main idea of the story
A．Traveling requires a careful plan.
B．neighborhood support is important.
C．A mother’s love can overcome difficulties.
D．Blindness can prevent people from being happy.
【答案】29．D 30．B 31．A 32．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一位母亲安娜不辞辛苦地照顾失明的儿子吉米，并带他旅行，用爱克服困难的故事。
29．词句猜测题。根据“Jimmy depends completely on his mother Anna and needs round-the-clock care.”可知，吉米完全依赖妈妈，需要持续不断的照顾，故round-the-clock意为“all day and night”，即“全天候”。故选D。
30．细节理解题。根据“But unlike most travelers, Jimmy ‘sees’ these places from his mother’s back.”以及“Every day, Anna carries Jimmy on her shoulders and helps him walk a short way with support. Together, they have traveled to many countries, visiting museums and taking wonderful photos to share happy moments.”可知，吉米旅行时是坐在妈妈肩膀上“看”世界的。故选B。
31．细节理解题。根据“When not traveling, they enjoy simple pleasures at home. They often ride a special bike together through their neighborhood, meeting their friendly neighbors.”可知，在家时，吉米常和妈妈骑特殊的自行车见邻居。故选A。
32．主旨大意题。根据全文，特别是“but I will never stop being there for Jimmy because he makes my life meaningful.”可知，文章主题是母爱能战胜一切困难。故选C。
（2025·山东菏泽·中考真题）
In the fall of 2022, my husband got a chance to spend three years in Nanjing teaching international law. When we got to China, I began to study Chinese. It was really hard for me to speak putonghua.
For me, it wasn’t the grammar. “I want to buy this book” is pretty straightforward: “我想买这本书”. And I could memorize lots of Chinese characters (hanzi). However, many words sound alike but mean something different. Take the sound “jiàn” for example, it always leaves me guessing-the warship (舰) or the arrow (箭), to meet (见) or to build (建)
Then, somewhere along the way, I started talking to people around me in Chinese. I tried to communicate with the women in the markets about how to cook vegetables. Sometimes I talked to taxi drivers about the songs on the radio. Gradually I could listen to songs and understand the lyrics without looking them up. I finally reached the point where I could enjoy living in China without using a dictionary.
Now, as our year is up and we pack up to leave, I'm finding my Chinese has improved. I search Baidu maps in Chinese, keep my mobile phone Contacts in Chinese, and send WeChat messages to Chinese friends in Chinese. But mostly, I don’t worry about my performance anymore and enjoy every experience to speak Chinese. Every language is different. For me, finally, I’ve learned that the key to learning Chinese is to enjoy living in China.
33．When did the writer start to learn Chinese
A．In 2022. B．In 2023. C．In 2024.
34．Why does the writer take the sound “jiàn” for example
A．To compare different meanings of the same word.
B．To encourage foreigners to memorize Chinese characters.
C．To show many words sound alike but have different meanings.
35．What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A．No rules, no order. B．Practice makes perfect. C．The written word remains.
36．What is the secret to Chinese learning for the writer
A．Enjoying living in China. B．Using mobile phones more. C．Studying the grammar hard.
【答案】33．A 34．C 35．B 36．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在2022年随丈夫到中国南京后学习汉语的经历，从最初的困难到逐渐适应并享受学习过程的故事。
33．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In the fall of 2022, my husband got a chance to spend three years in Nanjing... When we got to China, I began to study Chinese”可知，作者开始学习汉语的时间是2022年。故选A。
34．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“However, many words sound alike but mean something different. Take the sound ‘jiàn’ for example...”可知，作者举“jiàn”的例子是为了说明汉语中许多同音异义词的现象。故选C。
35．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Then, somewhere along the way, I started talking to people around me in Chinese... Gradually I could listen to songs and understand the lyrics...”可知，本段强调通过实践（如日常交流）逐步提升汉语水平，体现了“熟能生巧”的道理。故选B。
36．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“For me, finally, I’ve learned that the key to learning Chinese is to enjoy living in China”可知，作者认为学习汉语的秘诀是享受在中国的生活。故选A。
（2025·江苏宿迁·中考真题）
This is a tale of a lonely old woman. She lived in the white North. There, the night is long in winter and the day is long in summer.
The old woman lived alone in a small village. The villagers took good care of her, but she was still unhappy. She wanted a child of her own.
One winter day, she walked out and saw a small white animal on the ice. It was a baby bear. The bear looked small and felt very cold. The old woman spoke softly to the bear, “Poor little e with me.” Then she carried him home.
Inside her house, the old woman held the bear close until he was warm. She touched him gently and sang to him softly. He felt comfortable in her arms. From that day, when the old woman ate, she fed the little bear from her hand. When she slept, the bear slept beside her. They were a family now. The village children loved the bear too. They played together.
Time passed quickly and the bear grew big and strong. One day, some villagers said to him, “Little Bear, go hunting with us. We’ll teach you how to hunt.” The bear followed them. Soon the bear became a better hunter than the villagers.
When the weather was bad, everyone stayed indoors. Then the bear went out into the snow and brought home enough food for the whole village. The old woman felt proud of him.
One day, some villagers said to the old woman, “The bear has grown big and strong enough. He is a good hunter now. You’d better let him go back to the wild.”
In the following days, the old woman was quiet, thinking. She thought aloud, “The bear belongs to the wild. I should let him go.”
Finally, she said to the bear, “It’s time for you to leave. Be safe. Be free.” She put her arms around his neck. Her tears ran into his fur. She was heartbroken.
The bear walked slowly away from her and looked back again and again. Then he disappeared. When darkness fell, the old woman still stood there. Once more, she was alone.
A long time passed. The winter came again. One day, the old woman stood at the same place for a long time. The wind blew snow around her face. Suddenly, the white bear appeared and ran to her.
Now, once a year, in winter, the old woman and her little bear meet each other at the same place.
(Adapted from Little Bear)
37．In which season did the old woman first meet the baby bear
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter.
38．Who taught the bear to hunt according to the tale
A．The old woman. B．Some villagers.
C．The bear himself. D．The village children.
39．Which of the following is the correct order of the tale
a. The white bear appeared and ran to her.
b. Soon the bear became a better hunter than the villagers.
c. The old woman held the bear close until he was warm.
d. The old woman decided to let the bear go back to the wild.
A．c-b-d-a B．a-c-d-b C．a-d-b-c D．c-a-b-d
40．What can we infer (推断) from the underlined sentence in paragraph10
A．The bear didn’t get well and was still ill.
B．The bear was too fat to walk any further.
C．The bear didn’t want to leave the old woman.
D．The bear said goodbye to the village children.
【答案】37．D 38．B 39．A 40．C
【导语】本文讲述的是一位老妇人和小熊的故事。
37．细节理解题。根据“One winter day, she walked out and saw a small white animal on the ice. It was a baby bear.”可知，老妇人第一次见到小熊是在一个冬日。故选D。
38．细节理解题。根据“One day, some villagers said to him, ‘Little Bear, go hunting with us. We’ll teach you how to hunt.’ The bear followed them. Soon the bear became a better hunter than the villagers.”可知，是一些村民教会了熊打猎。故选B。
39．细节理解题。根据第四段“Inside her house, the old woman held the bear close until he was warm.”、第五段“Soon the bear became a better hunter than the villagers.”、第九段“Finally, she said to the bear, ‘It’s time for you to leave. Be safe. Be free.’”和第十一段“Suddenly, the white bear appeared and ran to her.”可知，故事的正确顺序是c-b-d-a。故选A。
40．推理判断题。根据下文“Suddenly, the white bear appeared and ran to her.”和“Now, once a year, in winter, the old woman and her little bear meet each other at the same place.”可知，熊不想离开老妇人。故选C。
（2025·湖北武汉·中考真题）
Meng Xiang was crazy about films and music during his childhood. When he started college, he dreamed of making films that could combine (结合) his love for storytelling and interest in music.
His biggest challenge came when he planned to make a film about a tennis player. Since no one would offer him money for a 2-hour film, Meng and his college friends tried to make a shorter one. They bought a second-hand camera and used old things instead of expensive equipment (设备). They even made a shelf on their own to support the camera.
Meng and his friends worked hard, rain or shine. When filming the tennis player, they ran after him in the summer sun. If it rained and they couldn’t film outside, they hung bed sheets (床单) on the walls in an empty room to set up a simple studio (摄影棚). This 12-minute film got much attention. The teachers and students in their college liked the music they created for it.
After that, Meng had another idea: to make a musical film. But musicals weren’t popular in college, and many said it wouldn’t work. Instead of listening to the doubts, Meng and his team spent weeks writing new songs and making a test video. To film the moving scenes, they fixed a smartphone on a skateboard and pushed it. The actors’ hair was blowing in the wind while they were dancing and singing. The loud voice and laughter of the team filled the air.
Their musical film was well received and won several awards at a film festival. As Meng said, “Making films isn’t about having the best equipment or famous actors. It’s about finding new ways to tell your story. Our team is planning to make a special documentary about environment. And I can’t wait to write music for it.”
41．How would Meng combine his hobbies according to paragraph 1
A．By creating music. B．By starting a team.
C．By going to college. D．By producing films.
42．What was the team’s biggest challenge
A．Few partners. B．People’s doubts.
C．The money problem. D．Long working time.
43．Why did Meng’s team set up a simple studio
A．To work on rainy days. B．To get much attention.
C．To follow the tennis player. D．To film a moving scene.
44．What can be learned from the last sentence of paragraph 4
A．The actors were popular. B．The team enjoyed the process.
C．Meng wanted to make another film. D．The students had good equipment.
45．What would be the best title for the passage
A．To See Is to Believe B．Success Comes From Honesty
C．Music Is the Best Language D．Hard Work Makes Dream Work
【答案】41．D 42．C 43．A 44．B 45．D
【导语】本文通过Meng Xiang的创业故事，传递了努力与创新实现梦想的积极信息。
41．细节理解题。根据“he dreamed of making films that could combine (结合) his love for storytelling and interest in music.”可知，他通过制作电影实现了兴趣的结合。故选D。
42．推理判断题。根据“His biggest challenge came when he planned to make a film about a tennis player. Since no one would offer him money for a 2-hour film, Meng and his college friends tried to make a shorter one. They bought a second-hand camera and used old things instead of expensive equipment...”可知，由于没有人愿意给他钱拍一部2小时的电影，孟和他的大学朋友们试图拍一部更短的电影，他们买了一台二手相机，用旧的东西代替了昂贵的设备，所以他们最大的挑战是资金问题。故选C。
43．细节理解题。根据“If it rained and they couldn’t film outside, they hung bed sheets (床单) on the walls in an empty room to set up a simple studio”可知，搭建摄影棚的目的是应对雨天无法拍摄的问题。故选A。
44．推理判断题。根据“The loud voice and laughter of the team filled the air.”可知，团队的笑声和声音充满空气，这表明团队很享受这个过程。故选B。
45．最佳标题题。本文通过Meng Xiang的创业故事，传递了努力与创新实现梦想的积极信息，以选项D“努力工作成就梦想”为标题最合适。故选D。
（2025·浙江·中考真题）
①Life is full of moments, but some are “special” and stay in our hearts forever. For example, the first time you rode a bike alone, a friend’s hug when you were sad, or in the evening talking with family. These moments aren’t always big, but they change how we feel about ourselves and the world.
②Special moments are like treasures. We don’t need to write them down—our hearts remember them. A teacher might praise a shy student’s drawing, making the child feel important. A parent could bake cookies with you on a rainy day, filling the kitchen with laughter. Even strangers can create them: a barista who knows your coffee order, or a neighbor who helps carry groceries. These small acts stay in our minds because they make us feel loved.
③Businesses also use special moments. A café might play soft music and serve warm cookies on cold days to make customers feel welcome. A bookstore could hold story time for kids every weekend, turning a visit into a happy memory. An ice-cream shop lets customers decorate their own cones (冰激凌蛋筒)—seeing a child smile while adding something is a moment everyone remembers.
④In the end, special moments are everywhere. They don’t need money or planning—just a little care. A kind word, a smile, or a small surprise can make life richer. So take time to enjoy these moments—they make life worth living.
46．What does the passage say about special moments
A．They are always big and exciting. B．We can keep the special things in mind.
C．We need to write them down to remember. D．They have nothing to do with how we feel.
47．What does the ice-cream shop probably do according to the passage
A．Sells the cheapest ice-cream. B．Closes early on weekends.
C．Refuses to let kids enter. D．Creates ice-cream moments for guests.
48．Which is the structure of this passage
A． B． C． D．
49．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to use the power of the moment. B．Why people forget small moments.
C．When to plan big and exciting events. D．Where to find the most expensive treasures.
【答案】46．B 47．D 48．D 49．A
【导语】本文探讨了生活中“特殊时刻”的意义，这些时刻往往看似微小却能在我们心中留下深刻印记。
46．细节理解题。根据“We don’t need to write them down—our hearts remember them. ”可知，我们将那些特别的事铭记于心，故选B。
47．细节理解题。根据“An ice-cream shop lets customers decorate their own cones (冰激凌蛋筒)—seeing a child smile while adding something is a moment everyone remembers.”可知，冰淇淋店让顾客装饰冰淇淋筒，创造快乐记忆，故选D。
48．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引入主题；第二段和第三段从个人和企业角度阐述特殊时刻；最后一段总结概括，故选D。
49．主旨大意题。全文围绕“特殊瞬间”展开，强调它们带给人的温暖和美好，并说明哪些场合和方式会产生这样的瞬间，核心主旨即在于如何看待并善用这种“瞬间的力量”。故选A。
（2025·浙江·中考真题）
It was very dark outside. I heated the food in the kitchen again, but my dad still didn’t come back from the forest. He worked as a forest ranger (护林员). In the morning, he told me he would go to check the new small trees and that I didn’t need to wait for him for dinner. But now, the wind was blowing hard and making a loud noise, like an animal. I stood at the door and called him, but he didn’t answer.
“I can’t wait any longer,” I thought. I took a flashlight from the corner and went out. The light showed me the way, but the shadows of the trees looked scary, like claws. I held the flashlight more tightly. I was worried that Dad might be lost or in trouble, so I walked into the forest slowly.
The wind blew harder, and the leaves made noise. I was scared and kept looking back, but I saw nothing. The flashlight was dying. Just then, I heard someone shout, “Xiaoyu Is that you ”
It was Dad! I shouted, “Dad! I’m here!” I saw the light move, and then I saw his orange ranger clothes. I ran to him and jumped into his arms. I could smell the pine on him, and I almost cried. “Son, why are you here ” Dad asked. Dad’s hands were cold, but he hugged me hard. “My phone stopped working. I was on my way home.” I put my face against his coat. Listening to his heartbeat, I felt safe again.
50．Why did the writer go into the forest with a flashlight at night
A．To look for the newly planted trees. B．To search for his dad.
C．To check the forest as a ranger. D．To find his lost phone.
51．What is the correct order of the writer’s experience
①He heard his father’s call. ②He took a flashlight and entered the forest.
③He felt scared but kept moving forward. ④He ran to his father and hugged him.
A．①②③④ B．②①④③ C．②③①④ D．③②①④
52．How did the writer most probably feel when he saw his father
A．Angry. B．Excited. C．Afraid. D．Sad.
53．What can we learn from the passage
A．He loved his father deeply. B．He often got lost in the forest.
C．He disliked his father’s job. D．His father didn’t care about his safety.
【答案】50．B 51．C 52．B 53．A
【导语】本文讲述了一个护林员的儿子在暴风雨夜冒险进入森林寻找父亲的故事。当父亲迟迟未归时，男孩克服恐惧，带着逐渐微弱的手电筒深入黑暗的森林，最终通过父亲的呼唤声找到彼此。
50．细节理解题。根据“but my dad still didn’t come back from the forest”及“But now, the wind was blowing hard and making a loud noise, like an animal. I stood at the door and called him, but he didn’t answer.”可知，作者去找他的父亲，故选B。
51．细节理解题。根据“I took a flashlight from the corner and went out.”“I was scared and kept looking back, but I saw nothing.”“Just then, I heard someone shout”以及“I ran to him and jumped into his arms.”可知，正确的顺序是带手电进森林（②）→害怕但前进（③）→听到呼唤（①）→拥抱父亲（④），故选C。
52．推理判断题。根据“I ran to him and jumped into his arms…and I almost cried”可知，作者看到父亲时情绪很激动，故选B。
53．推理判断题。通读全文可知，作者的父亲迟迟未归，他克服恐惧，带着逐渐微弱的手电筒深入黑暗的森林，在听到父亲的呼唤时，作者激动地跑到爸爸的怀里，最后听到父亲的心跳，又感到安心，这些都可以看出作者深爱他的父亲，故选A。
（2025·四川资阳·中考真题）
My name is Jack. I still remember the first day at middle school. As I sat down on my wooden bed, it broke in half. My face turned red as my roommate was completely shocked. Clearly it was not because of the poor quality (质量) of the bed, but because I was too heavy.
Now more and more people are overweight. Many say they are too busy to exercise. They also have no time to cook at home and often eat out or have takeaway food.
Actually, you don’t need free time to stay fit. After breaking that poor bed, my father advised me to lose weight and stay active in my daily life. And this habit has stayed with me. On some days, I ride ten kilometers home on my bike. On other days, I take the bus, but I often get off one stop early and walk home. On weekends, I usually help my mother with a good clean-up. This, along with a healthier diet, has worked for me. I’m now 21 kilograms lighter than I was. Some of my health problems have improved, too.
You certainly don’t have to break a bed to start your health journey. To keep fit, it’s better to act sooner than later.
54．What caused the bed to break in half according to Jack
A．Bad luck. B．His weight.
C．His roommate’s trick. D．The bed’s poor quality.
55．Who gave Jack the advice to lose weight
A．His father. B．His mother. C．A bus driver. D．A cleaner.
56．What does the underlined word “This” refer to in paragraph 3
A．Going to the gym. B．Eating out less.
C．Being active in daily life. D．Breaking a bed.
57．What can we know from the last paragraph
A．It’s good to take a walk.
B．It’s important to have free time.
C．It’s dangerous to be overweight.
D．It’s better to start an early health journey.
【答案】54．B 55．A 56．C 57．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了作者因体重过重导致床被压坏，在父亲建议下，他通过日常活动，配合健康饮食，成功减重并改善健康。
54．细节理解题。根据“Clearly it was not because of the poor quality (质量) of the bed, but because I was too heavy.”可知，因为他太重了，所以床被压坏了。故选B。
55．细节理解题。根据“my father advised me to lose weight”可知，他父亲建议他减肥。故选A。
56．词义猜测题。根据“my father advised me to lose weight and stay active in my daily life. And this habit has stayed with me...This, along with a healthier diet, has worked for me...”可知，他养成了在日常生活中保持活跃的习惯，再加上健康的饮食，他成功地减肥，故此处this指代“在日常生活中保持活跃”。故选C。
57．细节理解题。根据“To keep fit, it’s better to act sooner than later.”可知，为了保持健康，最好尽早行动，即最好早点开始健康之旅。故选D。
（2025·北京·中考真题）
When I was young, flowers filled my mom’s garden each spring. I never thought that Mom had done much about them behind the scenes (在幕后), until she shared her secret with me.
One day last November, Mom and I spent a whole morning planting flower bulbs. I dropped one in each hole and covered it over with soil. My fingers were numb (麻木的) by the time we finished. However, the ground looked just as flower bulb empty and flat as it had been before. Then Mom told me to wait. I didn’t only wait—I watched. I watched hopefully all through the winter...
On the last day of April, I went outside to find the garden full of colorful flowers. Our hard work paid off.
“My boy, tomorrow morning,” Mom said, “we will walk the neighborhood and leave a basket of flowers on each doorstep.”
“What ” I almost cried. “Are we selling our flowers ”
“Of course not,” she said excitedly. “In fact, nobody will even know they’re from us. We’ll leave them at our neighbors’ as a surprise. Doesn’t that sound fun ”
“To me, it doesn’t sound fun at all” I replied unwillingly. “They’re our flowers. We should keep them for ourselves!”
“Flowers are like kindness,” Mom said. “Their beauty is meant to be shared.”
Early the next morning, Mom woke me up. We brought the baskets and stopped near the first house. I took one basket, set it by the doorstep and rang the bell. Then we quickly ran away, ducked behind the trees and waited.
Finally, the door opened. A man came out, looking surprised. He picked up the flower basket and then smiled. Mom hugged me. I got a good feeling inside. Now I knew what she meant about beauty sharing. I couldn’t wait to get to the next house.
By the time we got home, I was grinning (咧着嘴笑) from ear to ear. The garden was empty, but my heart was full.
58．How did the writer feel when he watched the garden during the winter
A．Empty. B．Excited. C．Hopeful. D．Bored.
59．What happened to the baskets of flowers in the end
A．They were sold for pocket money. B．They were given to the neighbors.
C．They were collected for recycling. D．They were put up on a flower show.
60．What made the writer’s heart full
A．The joy of spreading kindness. B．The excitement of growing flowers.
C．The honor of helping people in need. D．The happiness of getting close to nature.
【答案】58．C 59．B 60．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者和母亲一起种植花并在春天将鲜花分享给邻居的故事。通过这一经历，作者理解了“分享美丽”的意义，并感受到了传播善意的快乐。
58．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“I watched hopefully all through the winter…”可知，作者在冬天观察花园时的心情是“充满希望的”。故选C。
59．细节理解题。根据“we will walk the neighborhood and leave a basket of flowers on each doorstep”以及后文描述的行动可知，这些花最终被送给了邻居。故选B。
60．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The garden was empty, but my heart was full.”以及前文描述作者看到邻居收到鲜花时的喜悦(“I got a good feeling inside”)可推知，让作者内心充实的是“传播善意的快乐”。故选A。
（2025·四川乐山·中考真题）
In a small village, there were two brothers named Jamie and Jack. They lived next door to each other on their farms for 20 years. Every day, they worked together and happily helped one another.
One day, the two brothers had a fight over a small misunderstanding (误解), which quickly turned into a bigger problem. They stopped working together and began using malicious words towards each other. After that, neither spoke to the other again.
After a week, someone knocked on Jamie’s door. When he opened it, he found a man with a carpenter’s (木匠的) toolbox. The man said, “I’m looking for some work. Do you have any small jobs I can help with ”
Jamie thought for a moment and replied, “Yes, I have a job for you.” He pointed to a wide ditch (沟渠) outside his farm and said, “My brother and I used to work together, but last week, he dug this ditch to separate our farms. I want you to build a tall fence (围栏) there, so I don’t have to see my brother anymore.”
The carpenter agreed. Jamie then left for the town to do some shopping. When he came back, instead of the fence he had asked the carpenter to build, he was surprised to see a beautiful bridge across the ditch.
Just as he was about to ask the carpenter what had happened, Jack walked across the bridge with tears (眼泪) in his eyes. “I’m so sorry, Jamie. After everything I’ve said, you still built this bridge to fix things between us,” Jack said. “You’re the best brother ever.” He then gave Jamie a warm hug.
At that moment, the two brothers realized just how important they were to each other. The bridge was not just a way to cross the ditch—it was a symbol for them to rebuild relationship and understanding.
61．What do we know about Jamie and Jack before their fight
A．They lived in a big city.
B．They cared about each other very much.
C．They had always been fighting with each other.
62．What does the underlined words “malicious words” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Right words. B．Warm words. C．Bad words.
63．Why did Jamie ask the carpenter to build a fence
A．To protect his wealth.
B．To fix relationship with Jack.
C．To keep Jack away from his life.
64．How did Jack feel when he saw the bridge
A．Touched. B．Angry. C．Disappointed.
65．What is the best title for the text
A．More Ditches, More Fences
B．Building Bridges, Not Fences
C．Best Brothers Hurt Each Other
【答案】61．B 62．C 63．C 64．A 65．B
【导语】本文讲述了两个兄弟因误会产生矛盾，最终通过一座桥重新和解的故事。
61．细节理解题。根据“Every day, they worked together and happily helped one another.”可知，在争吵之前，兄弟俩非常关心彼此。故选B。
62．词义猜测题。根据“They stopped working together and began using malicious words towards each other. After that, neither spoke to the other again.”可知，他们不再一起工作，开始互相使用恶意的语言，在那之后，两人再也没有说话，故“malicious words”意为“恶语”。故选C。
63．细节理解题。根据“I want you to build a tall fence (围栏) there, so I don’t have to see my brother anymore”可知，他要求建围栏是为了不想见到杰克，让杰克远离他的生活。故选C。
64．推理判断题。根据“Jack walked across the bridge with tears (眼泪) in his eyes…He then gave Jamie a warm hug.”可知，杰克看到桥，以为是杰米搭建这座桥来解决他们之间的问题，他满含泪水，拥抱自己的兄弟，可见他深受感动。故选A。
65．最佳标题题。本文讲述了两个兄弟因误会产生矛盾，最终通过一座桥重新和解的故事，以选项B“搭建桥梁，而非围栏”为标题最合适。故选B。
（2025·山东泰安·中考真题）
When Paul Jackson was a boy, he lived near an old copper smelter (冶炼厂) which polluted the environment seriously. A beautiful forest nearby was made into a wasteland. He vowed (发誓) that someday he would make the land green again.
While at college, he chose botany (植物学). He met a professor who was an expert in ecology (生态学). He told Paul it would take about twenty thousand years to make that wasteland green again.
Then Paul got married and had some kids. But his dream would not die. He kept thinking about it. One night he took some action. He sneaked out into the wasteland with a backpack full of seedlings and started planting. For seven hours, he planted the seedlings. Every week, he made his secret journey and did the same job, but most of them died. For fifteen years he did this.
Once, when all his young trees burned to the ground because of a careless sheepherder, Paul broke down and cried. Then he got up and kept planting. Freezing winds and terrible heat, landslides and floods and fires destroyed (毁坏) his work time and time again. However, he kept planting.
Very slowly, amazing things began to take place. Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees, grass and bushes. Many kinds of wildlife live here. Paul received many environmental awards. His hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow he made to himself as a child.
Just keep working, no matter who criticizes you, no matter how long it takes, no matter how many times you fall.
66．What did Paul Jackson vow when he was a boy
A．To work at the copper smelter. B．To make the wasteland green again.
C．To win an environmental award. D．To study the wildlife in the forest.
67．Which can best explain the underlined phrase “sneaked out” in Paragraph 3
A．Ran outside excitedly and rapidly. B．Invited others to go out together.
C．Walked out quickly and noisily. D．Left secretly to avoid being noticed.
68．How did Paul react (反应) when his young trees burned to the ground
A．He gave up planting from then on. B．He built a wall to protect them.
C．He cried but continued planting. D．He decided to plant different kinds of trees.
69．What was the result of Paul’s long-term efforts
A．The wildlife all disappeared from the area.
B．Paul became famous and moved to a big city.
C．The area was turned into 14,000 acres of green land.
D．All the trees he planted were destroyed by earthquakes.
【答案】66．B 67．D 68．C 69．C
【导语】本文主要介绍保罗幼年目睹家乡因铜冶炼厂污染沦为荒地，立誓要让土地重披绿装。他坚持十五年，荒原终成一万四千英亩的树林、草地和灌木丛，孕育丰富野生动植物群落。他以白发换青葱，践行童稚誓言，诠释了“永不言弃”的环保精神。
66．细节理解题。根据“A beautiful forest nearby was made into a wasteland. He vowed (发誓) that someday he would make the land green again.”可知，附近的一片美丽森林被变成了荒地。他发誓说，总有一天他会让这片土地重新变得绿意盎然。故选B。
67．词句猜测题。根据“Every week, he made his secret journey and did the same job”可知，每周，他都会进行这样的秘密行动，所以是偷偷进行的，所以sneaked out应该是“偷偷溜走”的意思，故选D。
68．细节理解题。根据“Paul broke down and cried. Then he got up and kept planting.”可知，保罗情绪崩溃，哭了起来。随后他站起身来，继续播种。故选C。
69．细节理解题。根据“Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees, grass and bushes.”可知，如今这里已变成了一万四千英亩的树林、草地和灌木丛。故选C。
（2025·山东泰安·中考真题）
This school year, the Service Stars community made a big difference. Kids, thank you for sharing your stories. What will you do next
Huson, 9, New YorkMy families and I collect handmade items (手工制品) from people and sell them at community events and the farmers market. We’ve raised more than $8,000! Every cent is donated to village charities.
Ella, 12, CaliforniaMy friends and I took part in an event to help people who are hungry in our community. We worked hard and had a lot of fun. We made about 4,000 meals! Even kids can make a difference when we work together.
Nora, 11, New JerseyI researched the harms that idling (空转；未熄火) cars cause the environment and our health. I shared my findings, leading to a no-idling rule at school. Families are encouraged to turn off their cars in the pickup and drop-off lines. Reducing air pollution will have a positive influence on our school community and the planet.
Amara, 13, CaliforniaI wanted a crosswalk (人行横道) on my street. I wrote to my town’s leaders. They had meetings about the issue (议题). It took a while, but a crosswalk was added. Now my road is safer to cross. I completed one service project, and I hope to serve my community more.
70．Who took part in an event to help hungry people in the community
A．Ella and her friends. B．Huson and his families.
C．Amara and her brothers. D．Nora and her classmates.
71．From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A．Ella and Nora are both from California
B．the money Huson and his families raised is donated to the old people’s home
C．Amara successfully completed the service project of adding a crosswalk
D．idling cars for 20 minutes is not harmful to the environment and people’s health
72．What do the four kids have in common
A．They are at the same age and have the same interests.
B．They are caring and willing to serve their communities.
C．They volunteer to clean up their communities in their free time.
D．They are invited to give speeches about environmental protection.
【答案】70．A 71．C 72．B
【导语】本文主要是“服务之星”社团几个孩子分享自己的故事。
70．细节理解题。根据Ella, 12, California中的“My friends and I took part in an event to help people who are hungry in our community.”可知，Ella和她的朋友们参加了帮助社区饥饿人群的活动，故选A。
71．细节理解题。根据Amara, 13, California中的“It took a while, but a crosswalk was added. Now my road is safer to cross. I completed one service project, and I hope to serve my community more.”可知，Amara成功完成了增设人行横道的服务项目。故选C。
72．推理判断题。根据“We’ve raised more than $8,000! Every cent is donated to village charities.”，“My friends and I took part in an event to help people who are hungry in our community.”，“Reducing air pollution will have a positive influence on our school community and the planet.”和“I completed one service project, and I hope to serve my community more.”可知，几个孩子都富有爱心，乐于为社区服务。故选B。
（2025·山东枣庄·中考真题）
From an early age, I began to like Chinese culture a lot. When there was a chance to study in Beijing as an exchange student, I took it at once. In my first 24 hours in Beijing, I felt very nervous. I didn’t see one foreigner. But on my first day of school, I was greeted by many foreign faces. The students came from all over the world. I would be in a class with Chelsea from Norway and Charlie from my motherland — the UK.
None of us had studied Chinese before, but our language skills improved quickly. By the end of the first month, we could all make simple sentences. Some of these sentences, though, were quite funny. We often sent our language teacher Sophie into wild laughter. We had a happy time together.
The first month was very tiring. There were so many new things to learn. Thankfully, our school organized many events for students. We talked a lot about cultural differences and our future plans. It was a great chance for us to practice speaking Chinese.
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（2025·山东青岛·中考真题）
For Chen Sheng, a young man in Meitan, Guizhou province, caring for the elderly (年老的) is more than a job—it’s a calling in his heart. Chen Sheng was raised by his grandparents, and his dream was to take care of more elderly people. After graduating in 2017 with a degree in healthcare, Chen Sheng completed eight months of training in a local hospital and started to work in a nursing home.
In his early working days, what he met was more difficult than expected. He got up at 6 a.m. to help with morning tasks. He provided full bedside care, especially for the elderly who had to stay in bed all the time. Often, his day didn’t end until 11 p.m. He wanted to quit at first, but after a period, the warmth and trust he received from the elderly changed his mind.
Using his medical knowledge, Chen Sheng takes care of the elderly in a proper way, including physical examination, health guidance, advice on food and so on. “I arrived at the nursing home with lots of illnesses and could only lie in bed. After two months of good care by Chen Sheng, I was able to walk again by myself. Life here is very convenient, from satisfying daily services to good medical care, just like at home,” said Grandpa Li.
Besides medical care, Chen Sheng also gives emotional (情感的) support. He always offers comfort in time when a grandpa or a grandma is upset. Grandma Sun likes to talk with Chen Sheng every day and always shares the things she considers valuable. Grandma Sun feels warm and happy because of Chen Sheng. Her family thanks him for his patience and great love.
As the needs for elderly care continue to grow, more and more young people, including those born after 2000, have come to work in the nursing home. They are making every effort to take good care of the elderly and make them live a happy life.
1．What made Chen Sheng want to work in the nursing home
A．His growth experience. B．His grandparents’ words.
C．His educational background. D．His training in the hospital.
2．What does the underlined word “quit” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Hang out. B．Give up. C．Talk back. D．Calm down.
3．What can we learn from Grandpa Li’s words in Paragraph 3
① Chen Sheng takes good care of him.
② Life in the nursing home is convenient.
③ He gets good medical care from the hospital.
④ His physical condition has improved since he moved in.
A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④
4．Which of the following can best describe Chen Sheng
A．Honest and confident. B．Brave and selfless.
C．Outgoing and humorous. D．Warm-hearted and patient.
5．What is the main purpose of this text
A．To improve medical conditions for the elderly.
B．To develop the interests and hobbies of the elderly.
C．To call on more young people to care for the elderly.
D．To introduce the elderly people’s life in the nursing home.
（2025·江苏南通·中考真题）
“Click, click, click...” The drummer hit the drumsticks against each other to give a beat, and the band started to play. Kai played a guqin solo, and for most of the show, he played along with the rhythm of the drums. The band played faster and faster. Kai’s classmates jumped to their feet, clapping and screaming. When the music ended, there was an awkward (尴尬的) silence. They all looked at the teachers.
Mr Li asked, “What were you trying to express ”
Kai murmured, “I wanted to do something different...to modernize the guqin’s sound.”
“Well, it’s a good try. But you know it has over 3,000 years of history. I don’t think you’ve presented the characteristics well,” said Mr Li. “The music was...We could hardly hear the guqin,” added Miss Zhou. “I’m afraid I can’t give you high marks.”
“Please, can I have another chance ” begged Kai.
They finally agreed.
Alone in the hall later, Kai sat in his chair, feeling a little sad. “I understand what you were trying to do,” Kai looked up and saw Miss Zhou by his side. “But before you can break the rules, you have to master them.”
Kai was puzzled. What did she mean
“The guqin is connected to nature. The bottom board represents the ground, and the rounded top board represents the sky. A wonderful guqin performance shows the harmony (和谐) between people and nature.”
“Miss Zhou, is it fine to play the guqin with other instruments ”
“Because it is so quiet,” replied Miss Zhou, “it’s usually played alone. Sometimes, it can be played with the dizi or another guqin. Every note matters. And you know, there’s Chinese philosophy (哲理) behind every form of art. That’s what makes Chinese art special. We should try hard to keep the value of traditions and connect them with modern life.”
“Is it true that Confucius played the guqin ”
“Exactly. Confucius believed that music was necessary for a well-rounded education. It could help a person develop his inner self.”
“Can I make it modern ” Kai was wondering if he had asked a stupid question.
“Ancient musicians followed traditions to show respect. To modernize it, try to find the right way to keep the value. How will you change your piece ”
“I’m not sure yet,” said Kai. “But I’m going to do something different again.”
That night, Kai kept thinking about the next show. “How can I present the guqin and balance the traditional spirit with a modern touch ” he wondered.
Then, he had an idea...
6．In Kai’s teachers’ eyes, he didn’t ________.
A．play the drums well B．work well with others
C．express personal feelings D．show the guqin’s value
7．Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. Miss Zhou gave her advice to Kai.
b. The classmates kept a short silence.
c. Kai asked for another chance to play.
d. The teachers pointed out Kai’s problem.
e. Kai played the guqin with drum rhythms.
A．a-e-d-c-b B．e-b-d-c-a C．e-a-b-d-c D．a-b-d-e-c
8．What lesson has Kai learned from his experience
A．Strict rules will stop our creativity in music.
B．Traditional instruments should be modernized.
C．Creation requires us to understand the tradition first.
D．The guqin is necessary for a well-rounded education.
9．What might we hear in Kai’s next show
A．Pop music in a traditional style. B．Folk music with local colour.
C．Country music in a Western style. D．Rock music with drums and dizi.
（2025·江苏常州·中考真题）
It was difficult not to see the 8-year-old boy run in and out of his house repeatedly. His repeated actions caused the curiosity of his neighbor, William Dunn.
“He said he didn’t have a father,” says Dunn, now aged 58.” And I realized that there might be something I could do to help him.”
That “something” was fishing, a hobby that Dunn’s father had once shared with him. He did it at once. After fishing together several times, Dunn saw encouraging changes in the boy’s behavior.
That was 16 years ago. Since then, Dunn has taken groups of fatherless kids fishing almost every weekend, teaching them how to set up a fishing line and bring in a big catch.
“They’ve been through a lot, and their lives have been challenging,” Dunn explains. “But when they’re fishing, all those pains disappear. On the boat, they laugh, smile, and make new friends. I knew I was onto something special.”
Jayden, now 23, has become a fisherman and thanks Dunn for helping him grow up. He proudly mentions catching a shark with Dunn’s help, “I hope he knows that I mean it when I say thank you.”
Another girl, 21-year-old Bella Smith, who is in a foster (抚养) program for young adults, notes that Dunn pays special attention to self-respect and spiritual strength. “When I’m fishing, I can forget about the past and enjoy something fun,” says Bella Smith. “Fishing has taught me that I can have a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down, I know it’s time to go fishing.”
“There’s nothing like feeling the first pull on the line and seeing a kid’s face light up with a smile,” Dunn adds. “I feel lucky to witness that every weekend.”
10．What do we know about the 8-year-old boy
A．He didn’t like fishing.
B．His father was a fisherman.
C．He was the first child Dunn taught to fish to help.
D．His repeated actions were to catch his father’s attention.
11．Why did Dunn take children fishing almost every weekend
A．His father told him to do so.
B．He wanted to help them live on fishing.
C．Their fathers didn’t want them to learn fishing.
D．He believed fishing could help them in some way.
12．What does Bella Smith think Dunn gives importance to
A．Personality development. B．Fishing skills.
C．Unhappy experiences. D．Wealthy life.
13．Which of the following can best describe Dunn
A．Hard-working. B．Caring. C．Romantic. D．Strict.
（2025·江苏无锡·中考真题）
“Did you even hear my question, Lucho ” asked Mr Parra.
The students at the front of the class turned round to watch the show. They were all smiling. Eva Villa had turned to watch too, but she wasn’t smiling. For a moment Eva looked straight into Lucho’s dark sad eyes and he could feel his face turning bright red. Then she turned back to the front and said something to the girl sitting next to her. The girl laughed.
Mr Parra walked towards Lucho’s desk. Lucho liked Mr Parra, although he didn’t like history class. There was too much information to remember.
“Maybe you could tell us what I have been talking about for the last twenty minutes, Lucho, while you were looking out of the window,” said Mr Parra.
Lucho’s heart felt heavy. He had no idea what to say. He looked down at his history textbook. The page was about “The stolen past” and there was a photograph of a gold object that looked very old. Next, he looked quickly at the board and saw one of Mr Parra’s favourite things: a mind map. Every time they had to write about something for homework, Mr Parra asked them to make a mind map.
The mind map had four empty circles joined by four lines to a bigger circle in the centre. In the centre circle Mr Parra had written the word “guaca”. Lucho tried to remember where he had heard the word before.
They were all waiting. Lucho looked out of the window for a second and saw a little yellow bird. Yes, that was it! Guaca was a word that his grandmother had used, but what did it mean The class was still waiting for him to speak. Suddenly he heard the little yellow bird singing in the tree outside and he opened his mouth.
“We were talking about guaca, sir,” he answered.
“And what is guaca, Lucho ” Mr Parra asked.
“Guaca means ‘special object’. An antique object that was made by South American tribes, usually from gold, sir.”
Mr Parra looked surprised. He hadn’t expected Lucho to know the answer.
The girl next to Eva turned to look at Lucho again. The rest of Lucho’s classmates had lost interest. Lucho felt better, but Mr Parra hadn’t finished with him yet.
“That’s correct, Lucho,” said Mr Parra. “And what is today’s homework ”
Homework Lucho hadn’t heard Mr Parra talk about homework. He looked at the mind map on the blackboard again. Outside, the bird had stopped singing.
14．What did Mr Parra draw on the blackboard
A． B． C． D．
15．When Lucho’s heart felt heavy, he probably felt a sense of ________.
A．peace B．pity C．hope D．shame
16．What is the best title for this story
A．A Strict Teacher B．The Yellow Bird
C．A Special Object D．The Mind Map
（2025·黑龙江大庆·中考真题）
This summer, the students in our class were required to give a presentation (演示活动) on traditional Chinese culture in English. As a girl who is very interested in Chinese tea culture, I immediately suggested it as the topic for my group. My team members reached an agreement because we considered this topic easy to win the competition and I was chosen as the group leader.
When I was told that the best team in my grade would have the chance to act at our school’s Foreign Language Festival, the strong wish to shine at the festival pushed me to work harder. To improve the quality of the presentation, I added some special art forms. Also, as the leader of the whole team, I had to plan everything and, as instructed, keep it to five minutes. I did what I could to organize our presentation.
While I was preparing for the presentation, I learned much more about Chinese tea culture. I came to realise that my understanding of it was not enough. “Tea culture, with its special magic and long history, lights the way for us modern people to return to nature and find inner (内心的) peace.”
As the presentation ended, I found that it was the magic of tea culture, not the presentation itself, that truly attracted me. Through this event, I understood that Chinese tea culture is more than a topic, but a symbol of the ancient stories waiting for us to further explore. By exploring the tradition, I ended up finding a sense of inner peace.
17．What is the writer’s presentation about
A．Teamwork. B．Presentation skills. C．Chinese tea culture. D．Ancient stories.
18．Why did the writer work harder for the presentation
A．To be the leader of the whole team.
B．To keep the presentation to five minutes.
C．To add some special art forms to the presentation.
D．To shine at the school’s Foreign Language Festival.
19．What did the writer realise when preparing for the presentation
A．Her understanding of tea culture was deep.
B．Tea culture helps people find inner peace.
C．Modern people dislike returning to nature.
D．Her preparation for the presentation was not enough.
20．What do we know about the writer from the text
A．She is strange and serious. B．She is honest and helpful.
C．She likes to explore and think. D．She likes to push others to work.
（2025·广东广州·中考真题）
When I was young, my father took me outside to see the stars. Once we saw a comet (彗星)! It was the first comet I’d seen but wasn’t the last.
My name is Caroline Herschel. I was born in Hanover, Germany in 1750. When I was 22, I moved to England to stay with my older brother, William. He was a musician and he offered me singing lessons. I helped him with housework in return. I practiced hard and soon started singing at his concerts.
Life changed when William became interested in astronomy. He read about space late into the night. Breakfast often turned into a lesson about stars. I learned a lot from him. And we even started working together on a big project: building telescopes—the special tools for seeing faraway things.
To make the perfect mirrors for our telescopes, we heated metals and shaped them using special molds (模具). These molds were made from strange things, like dry horse waste. I had to break it into small bits. It was dirty work, but I didn’t mind. Someone had to do it.
Making the mirrors smooth was very difficult. William invented a machine to help, but he still had to work without stopping for hours once he began. He couldn’t even stop to eat, so I fed him and read stories to keep him happy and relaxed.
In 1781, William discovered something fantastic—a new planet! King George was so glad that he made William his astronomer. William made a telescope just for me. And I was able to search the sky along with him.
On August 1, 1786, I found something special too—a comet! I watched it carefully for one more night and discovered it was real. Now everyone is talking about my comet. They call it the Lady’s Comet.
This is the first comet I’ve ever discovered, but I don’t think it will be the last.
Historical Note: After Caroline discovered her first comet, King George paid her to be William’s assistant (助手). She was one of the first women astronomers to be paid for her work. She went on to find seven more comets herself between 1786 and 1797.
21．Why did Caroline move to England
A．To live with her brother. B．To study at a music school.
C．To sing at famous concerts. D．To look after a sick relative.
22．In what order did the following happen in Caroline’s life
a. She discovered her first comet. b. Her brother built a telescope for her.
c. Her brother became interested in space. d. She built telescopes together with her brother.
e. She got paid by King George to help with her brother’s work.
A．c-d-b-a-e B．c-d-e-b-a C．c-b-d-a-e D．c-b-a-e-d
23．How many comets did Caroline discover by herself
A．One. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine.
24．Which of the following best describes Caroline and William’s working relationship
A．Caroline gave William more help. B．Caroline had to do all the dirty work.
C．William took care of most of the work. D．They were important to each other’s success.
（2025·广东广州·中考真题）
It was going to be a long afternoon. Aunt Jen and Uncle Pete were visiting, which meant I had to play with Amy.
I was mixing salt with mud (泥) in the garden. Amy was dancing around like a butterfly. Maybe she could help prepare food for the butterflies.
“Okay, Amy,” I said. “You can help spread this salt on the mud.”
She took the salt shaker. “Are you growing butterflies like plants, Simon ”
“Questions again!” I shook my head. This little girl had a lot to learn—just like me at her age, when my family started planting this butterfly garden. “Some butterflies need salt to stay healthy,” I explained. “Once, a butterfly sat right here on my arm, tasting my salty sweat.”
“I want a butterfly to sit on me!” cried Amy. “I want to wear it like a flower!”
“Butterflies don’t grow like flowers,” I said. “They fly wherever they like.”
“Aww...make them come to me,” Amy said.
“They will. They love our garden’s plants, with nice leaves and juice, and this...” I said, pointing to the salty mud.
“I don’t like mud,” Amy said. “See, my new pink shoes are muddy—and pink’s my favorite color!”
I tried to distract her attention. “Do you know butterflies have favorite colors, too ”
“Pink ” Amy asked, starting to smile again.
“They like purple better, and orange,” I explained, pointing to the nearby butterfly weed with dark orange flowers. “Look, a butterfly is drinking the juice of the flowers.”
I kept talking so she wouldn’t try to catch it. “Butterfly weed is a perfect host plant. Butterflies lay eggs here, which become caterpillars, then chrysalises, and finally beautiful butterflies...” As I spoke, Amy saw a big bee. “Shoo! No bees allowed!” she cried. “Hey, it’s okay. Butterflies and bees both work for flowers,” I told her. “Butterflies work ” she asked. “Yes, listen...”
We stayed in the garden until sunset. Then I smelt bread and suggested, “Let’s rest in the hammock.”
As we lay together, Amy noticed a butterfly leaving a flower and cried, “Simon, it’s like a flying flower!” That made me smile. We swung gently back and forth, happy just to watch all the flowers—the ones that fly and those that don’t—until Mom called us in to dinner.
25．Why did Simon mix the salt with the mud
A．To play games with Amy. B．To prepare food for butterflies.
C．To make the plants grow better. D．To make it safer for Amy to dance.
26．How did Simon feel when Amy asked her first question
A．He couldn’t believe how silly Amy was.
B．He was surprised at Amy’s rich imagination.
C．He was a bit impatient but also very understanding.
D．He was glad that Amy was curious about butterflies.
27．What does the underlined phrase “distract her attention” mean in the story
A．Clean the mud off her shoes. B．Change her mind about mud.
C．Keep her away from the mud. D．Get her to forget about the mud.
28．Why did Simon feel happy at the end of the story
A．The bread for dinner smelt good. B．He enjoyed the afternoon with Amy.
C．The hammock was really comfortable. D．Amy thanked him for the butterfly lesson.
（2025·山东济宁·中考真题）
Jimmy Carter is a 10-year-old boy who has visited many places around the world. But unlike most travelers, Jimmy “sees” these places from his mother’s back. Born with blindness and disability, Jimmy depends completely on his mother Anna and needs round-the-clock care.
Jimmy has a wheelchair, but they have never enjoyed using it. Every day, Anna carries Jimmy on her shoulders and helps him walk a short way with support. Together, they have traveled to many countries, visiting museums and taking wonderful photos to share happy moments.
Before each trip, Anna makes a plan and calls the travel companies to make sure they understand the situation. She always wakes up early to prepare meals, help Jimmy get dressed, and take care of all his needs. It is difficult, but she has made up her mind to give her son the best life she can provide.
When not traveling, they enjoy simple pleasures at home. They often ride a special bike together through their neighborhood, meeting their friendly neighbors. Over time, these neighbors often praise Anna for her courage and care toward her son.
Anna still remembers how her heart “broke” when she learned her son was blind for life. It took years to overcome those feelings of hurt. “Being a mom, my life is different,” she says, “but I will never stop being there for Jimmy because he makes my life meaningful.”
29．What does the underlined word “round-the-clock” mean
A．step by step B．sooner or later
C．from time to time D．all day and night
30．How does Jimmy “see” the world during his travels
A．On a special bike. B．On his mother’s shoulders.
C．By using a wheelchair. D．With his neighbors’ help.
31．How does Jimmy spend time at home
A．Meeting his neighbors.
B．Learning how to cook meals.
C．Watching movies with his mother.
D．Practicing how to use his wheelchair.
32．What is the main idea of the story
A．Traveling requires a careful plan.
B．neighborhood support is important.
C．A mother’s love can overcome difficulties.
D．Blindness can prevent people from being happy.
（2025·山东菏泽·中考真题）
In the fall of 2022, my husband got a chance to spend three years in Nanjing teaching international law. When we got to China, I began to study Chinese. It was really hard for me to speak putonghua.
For me, it wasn’t the grammar. “I want to buy this book” is pretty straightforward: “我想买这本书”. And I could memorize lots of Chinese characters (hanzi). However, many words sound alike but mean something different. Take the sound “jiàn” for example, it always leaves me guessing-the warship (舰) or the arrow (箭), to meet (见) or to build (建)
Then, somewhere along the way, I started talking to people around me in Chinese. I tried to communicate with the women in the markets about how to cook vegetables. Sometimes I talked to taxi drivers about the songs on the radio. Gradually I could listen to songs and understand the lyrics without looking them up. I finally reached the point where I could enjoy living in China without using a dictionary.
Now, as our year is up and we pack up to leave, I'm finding my Chinese has improved. I search Baidu maps in Chinese, keep my mobile phone Contacts in Chinese, and send WeChat messages to Chinese friends in Chinese. But mostly, I don’t worry about my performance anymore and enjoy every experience to speak Chinese. Every language is different. For me, finally, I’ve learned that the key to learning Chinese is to enjoy living in China.
33．When did the writer start to learn Chinese
A．In 2022. B．In 2023. C．In 2024.
34．Why does the writer take the sound “jiàn” for example
A．To compare different meanings of the same word.
B．To encourage foreigners to memorize Chinese characters.
C．To show many words sound alike but have different meanings.
35．What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A．No rules, no order. B．Practice makes perfect. C．The written word remains.
36．What is the secret to Chinese learning for the writer
A．Enjoying living in China. B．Using mobile phones more. C．Studying the grammar hard.
（2025·江苏宿迁·中考真题）
This is a tale of a lonely old woman. She lived in the white North. There, the night is long in winter and the day is long in summer.
The old woman lived alone in a small village. The villagers took good care of her, but she was still unhappy. She wanted a child of her own.
One winter day, she walked out and saw a small white animal on the ice. It was a baby bear. The bear looked small and felt very cold. The old woman spoke softly to the bear, “Poor little e with me.” Then she carried him home.
Inside her house, the old woman held the bear close until he was warm. She touched him gently and sang to him softly. He felt comfortable in her arms. From that day, when the old woman ate, she fed the little bear from her hand. When she slept, the bear slept beside her. They were a family now. The village children loved the bear too. They played together.
Time passed quickly and the bear grew big and strong. One day, some villagers said to him, “Little Bear, go hunting with us. We’ll teach you how to hunt.” The bear followed them. Soon the bear became a better hunter than the villagers.
When the weather was bad, everyone stayed indoors. Then the bear went out into the snow and brought home enough food for the whole village. The old woman felt proud of him.
One day, some villagers said to the old woman, “The bear has grown big and strong enough. He is a good hunter now. You’d better let him go back to the wild.”
In the following days, the old woman was quiet, thinking. She thought aloud, “The bear belongs to the wild. I should let him go.”
Finally, she said to the bear, “It’s time for you to leave. Be safe. Be free.” She put her arms around his neck. Her tears ran into his fur. She was heartbroken.
The bear walked slowly away from her and looked back again and again. Then he disappeared. When darkness fell, the old woman still stood there. Once more, she was alone.
A long time passed. The winter came again. One day, the old woman stood at the same place for a long time. The wind blew snow around her face. Suddenly, the white bear appeared and ran to her.
Now, once a year, in winter, the old woman and her little bear meet each other at the same place.
(Adapted from Little Bear)
37．In which season did the old woman first meet the baby bear
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter.
38．Who taught the bear to hunt according to the tale
A．The old woman. B．Some villagers.
C．The bear himself. D．The village children.
39．Which of the following is the correct order of the tale
a. The white bear appeared and ran to her.
b. Soon the bear became a better hunter than the villagers.
c. The old woman held the bear close until he was warm.
d. The old woman decided to let the bear go back to the wild.
A．c-b-d-a B．a-c-d-b C．a-d-b-c D．c-a-b-d
40．What can we infer (推断) from the underlined sentence in paragraph10
A．The bear didn’t get well and was still ill.
B．The bear was too fat to walk any further.
C．The bear didn’t want to leave the old woman.
D．The bear said goodbye to the village children.
（2025·湖北武汉·中考真题）
Meng Xiang was crazy about films and music during his childhood. When he started college, he dreamed of making films that could combine (结合) his love for storytelling and interest in music.
His biggest challenge came when he planned to make a film about a tennis player. Since no one would offer him money for a 2-hour film, Meng and his college friends tried to make a shorter one. They bought a second-hand camera and used old things instead of expensive equipment (设备). They even made a shelf on their own to support the camera.
Meng and his friends worked hard, rain or shine. When filming the tennis player, they ran after him in the summer sun. If it rained and they couldn’t film outside, they hung bed sheets (床单) on the walls in an empty room to set up a simple studio (摄影棚). This 12-minute film got much attention. The teachers and students in their college liked the music they created for it.
After that, Meng had another idea: to make a musical film. But musicals weren’t popular in college, and many said it wouldn’t work. Instead of listening to the doubts, Meng and his team spent weeks writing new songs and making a test video. To film the moving scenes, they fixed a smartphone on a skateboard and pushed it. The actors’ hair was blowing in the wind while they were dancing and singing. The loud voice and laughter of the team filled the air.
Their musical film was well received and won several awards at a film festival. As Meng said, “Making films isn’t about having the best equipment or famous actors. It’s about finding new ways to tell your story. Our team is planning to make a special documentary about environment. And I can’t wait to write music for it.”
41．How would Meng combine his hobbies according to paragraph 1
A．By creating music. B．By starting a team.
C．By going to college. D．By producing films.
42．What was the team’s biggest challenge
A．Few partners. B．People’s doubts.
C．The money problem. D．Long working time.
43．Why did Meng’s team set up a simple studio
A．To work on rainy days. B．To get much attention.
C．To follow the tennis player. D．To film a moving scene.
44．What can be learned from the last sentence of paragraph 4
A．The actors were popular. B．The team enjoyed the process.
C．Meng wanted to make another film. D．The students had good equipment.
45．What would be the best title for the passage
A．To See Is to Believe B．Success Comes From Honesty
C．Music Is the Best Language D．Hard Work Makes Dream Work
（2025·浙江·中考真题）
①Life is full of moments, but some are “special” and stay in our hearts forever. For example, the first time you rode a bike alone, a friend’s hug when you were sad, or in the evening talking with family. These moments aren’t always big, but they change how we feel about ourselves and the world.
②Special moments are like treasures. We don’t need to write them down—our hearts remember them. A teacher might praise a shy student’s drawing, making the child feel important. A parent could bake cookies with you on a rainy day, filling the kitchen with laughter. Even strangers can create them: a barista who knows your coffee order, or a neighbor who helps carry groceries. These small acts stay in our minds because they make us feel loved.
③Businesses also use special moments. A café might play soft music and serve warm cookies on cold days to make customers feel welcome. A bookstore could hold story time for kids every weekend, turning a visit into a happy memory. An ice-cream shop lets customers decorate their own cones (冰激凌蛋筒)—seeing a child smile while adding something is a moment everyone remembers.
④In the end, special moments are everywhere. They don’t need money or planning—just a little care. A kind word, a smile, or a small surprise can make life richer. So take time to enjoy these moments—they make life worth living.
46．What does the passage say about special moments
A．They are always big and exciting. B．We can keep the special things in mind.
C．We need to write them down to remember. D．They have nothing to do with how we feel.
47．What does the ice-cream shop probably do according to the passage
A．Sells the cheapest ice-cream. B．Closes early on weekends.
C．Refuses to let kids enter. D．Creates ice-cream moments for guests.
48．Which is the structure of this passage
A． B． C． D．
49．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to use the power of the moment. B．Why people forget small moments.
C．When to plan big and exciting events. D．Where to find the most expensive treasures.
（2025·浙江·中考真题）
It was very dark outside. I heated the food in the kitchen again, but my dad still didn’t come back from the forest. He worked as a forest ranger (护林员). In the morning, he told me he would go to check the new small trees and that I didn’t need to wait for him for dinner. But now, the wind was blowing hard and making a loud noise, like an animal. I stood at the door and called him, but he didn’t answer.
“I can’t wait any longer,” I thought. I took a flashlight from the corner and went out. The light showed me the way, but the shadows of the trees looked scary, like claws. I held the flashlight more tightly. I was worried that Dad might be lost or in trouble, so I walked into the forest slowly.
The wind blew harder, and the leaves made noise. I was scared and kept looking back, but I saw nothing. The flashlight was dying. Just then, I heard someone shout, “Xiaoyu Is that you ”
It was Dad! I shouted, “Dad! I’m here!” I saw the light move, and then I saw his orange ranger clothes. I ran to him and jumped into his arms. I could smell the pine on him, and I almost cried. “Son, why are you here ” Dad asked. Dad’s hands were cold, but he hugged me hard. “My phone stopped working. I was on my way home.” I put my face against his coat. Listening to his heartbeat, I felt safe again.
50．Why did the writer go into the forest with a flashlight at night
A．To look for the newly planted trees. B．To search for his dad.
C．To check the forest as a ranger. D．To find his lost phone.
51．What is the correct order of the writer’s experience
①He heard his father’s call. ②He took a flashlight and entered the forest.
③He felt scared but kept moving forward. ④He ran to his father and hugged him.
A．①②③④ B．②①④③ C．②③①④ D．③②①④
52．How did the writer most probably feel when he saw his father
A．Angry. B．Excited. C．Afraid. D．Sad.
53．What can we learn from the passage
A．He loved his father deeply. B．He often got lost in the forest.
C．He disliked his father’s job. D．His father didn’t care about his safety.
（2025·四川资阳·中考真题）
My name is Jack. I still remember the first day at middle school. As I sat down on my wooden bed, it broke in half. My face turned red as my roommate was completely shocked. Clearly it was not because of the poor quality (质量) of the bed, but because I was too heavy.
Now more and more people are overweight. Many say they are too busy to exercise. They also have no time to cook at home and often eat out or have takeaway food.
Actually, you don’t need free time to stay fit. After breaking that poor bed, my father advised me to lose weight and stay active in my daily life. And this habit has stayed with me. On some days, I ride ten kilometers home on my bike. On other days, I take the bus, but I often get off one stop early and walk home. On weekends, I usually help my mother with a good clean-up. This, along with a healthier diet, has worked for me. I’m now 21 kilograms lighter than I was. Some of my health problems have improved, too.
You certainly don’t have to break a bed to start your health journey. To keep fit, it’s better to act sooner than later.
54．What caused the bed to break in half according to Jack
A．Bad luck. B．His weight.
C．His roommate’s trick. D．The bed’s poor quality.
55．Who gave Jack the advice to lose weight
A．His father. B．His mother. C．A bus driver. D．A cleaner.
56．What does the underlined word “This” refer to in paragraph 3
A．Going to the gym. B．Eating out less.
C．Being active in daily life. D．Breaking a bed.
57．What can we know from the last paragraph
A．It’s good to take a walk.
B．It’s important to have free time.
C．It’s dangerous to be overweight.
D．It’s better to start an early health journey.
（2025·北京·中考真题）
When I was young, flowers filled my mom’s garden each spring. I never thought that Mom had done much about them behind the scenes (在幕后), until she shared her secret with me.
One day last November, Mom and I spent a whole morning planting flower bulbs. I dropped one in each hole and covered it over with soil. My fingers were numb (麻木的) by the time we finished. However, the ground looked just as flower bulb empty and flat as it had been before. Then Mom told me to wait. I didn’t only wait—I watched. I watched hopefully all through the winter...
On the last day of April, I went outside to find the garden full of colorful flowers. Our hard work paid off.
“My boy, tomorrow morning,” Mom said, “we will walk the neighborhood and leave a basket of flowers on each doorstep.”
“What ” I almost cried. “Are we selling our flowers ”
“Of course not,” she said excitedly. “In fact, nobody will even know they’re from us. We’ll leave them at our neighbors’ as a surprise. Doesn’t that sound fun ”
“To me, it doesn’t sound fun at all” I replied unwillingly. “They’re our flowers. We should keep them for ourselves!”
“Flowers are like kindness,” Mom said. “Their beauty is meant to be shared.”
Early the next morning, Mom woke me up. We brought the baskets and stopped near the first house. I took one basket, set it by the doorstep and rang the bell. Then we quickly ran away, ducked behind the trees and waited.
Finally, the door opened. A man came out, looking surprised. He picked up the flower basket and then smiled. Mom hugged me. I got a good feeling inside. Now I knew what she meant about beauty sharing. I couldn’t wait to get to the next house.
By the time we got home, I was grinning (咧着嘴笑) from ear to ear. The garden was empty, but my heart was full.
58．How did the writer feel when he watched the garden during the winter
A．Empty. B．Excited. C．Hopeful. D．Bored.
59．What happened to the baskets of flowers in the end
A．They were sold for pocket money. B．They were given to the neighbors.
C．They were collected for recycling. D．They were put up on a flower show.
60．What made the writer’s heart full
A．The joy of spreading kindness. B．The excitement of growing flowers.
C．The honor of helping people in need. D．The happiness of getting close to nature.
（2025·四川乐山·中考真题）
In a small village, there were two brothers named Jamie and Jack. They lived next door to each other on their farms for 20 years. Every day, they worked together and happily helped one another.
One day, the two brothers had a fight over a small misunderstanding (误解), which quickly turned into a bigger problem. They stopped working together and began using malicious words towards each other. After that, neither spoke to the other again.
After a week, someone knocked on Jamie’s door. When he opened it, he found a man with a carpenter’s (木匠的) toolbox. The man said, “I’m looking for some work. Do you have any small jobs I can help with ”
Jamie thought for a moment and replied, “Yes, I have a job for you.” He pointed to a wide ditch (沟渠) outside his farm and said, “My brother and I used to work together, but last week, he dug this ditch to separate our farms. I want you to build a tall fence (围栏) there, so I don’t have to see my brother anymore.”
The carpenter agreed. Jamie then left for the town to do some shopping. When he came back, instead of the fence he had asked the carpenter to build, he was surprised to see a beautiful bridge across the ditch.
Just as he was about to ask the carpenter what had happened, Jack walked across the bridge with tears (眼泪) in his eyes. “I’m so sorry, Jamie. After everything I’ve said, you still built this bridge to fix things between us,” Jack said. “You’re the best brother ever.” He then gave Jamie a warm hug.
At that moment, the two brothers realized just how important they were to each other. The bridge was not just a way to cross the ditch—it was a symbol for them to rebuild relationship and understanding.
61．What do we know about Jamie and Jack before their fight
A．They lived in a big city.
B．They cared about each other very much.
C．They had always been fighting with each other.
62．What does the underlined words “malicious words” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Right words. B．Warm words. C．Bad words.
63．Why did Jamie ask the carpenter to build a fence
A．To protect his wealth.
B．To fix relationship with Jack.
C．To keep Jack away from his life.
64．How did Jack feel when he saw the bridge
A．Touched. B．Angry. C．Disappointed.
65．What is the best title for the text
A．More Ditches, More Fences
B．Building Bridges, Not Fences
C．Best Brothers Hurt Each Other
（2025·山东泰安·中考真题）
When Paul Jackson was a boy, he lived near an old copper smelter (冶炼厂) which polluted the environment seriously. A beautiful forest nearby was made into a wasteland. He vowed (发誓) that someday he would make the land green again.
While at college, he chose botany (植物学). He met a professor who was an expert in ecology (生态学). He told Paul it would take about twenty thousand years to make that wasteland green again.
Then Paul got married and had some kids. But his dream would not die. He kept thinking about it. One night he took some action. He sneaked out into the wasteland with a backpack full of seedlings and started planting. For seven hours, he planted the seedlings. Every week, he made his secret journey and did the same job, but most of them died. For fifteen years he did this.
Once, when all his young trees burned to the ground because of a careless sheepherder, Paul broke down and cried. Then he got up and kept planting. Freezing winds and terrible heat, landslides and floods and fires destroyed (毁坏) his work time and time again. However, he kept planting.
Very slowly, amazing things began to take place. Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees, grass and bushes. Many kinds of wildlife live here. Paul received many environmental awards. His hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow he made to himself as a child.
Just keep working, no matter who criticizes you, no matter how long it takes, no matter how many times you fall.
66．What did Paul Jackson vow when he was a boy
A．To work at the copper smelter. B．To make the wasteland green again.
C．To win an environmental award. D．To study the wildlife in the forest.
67．Which can best explain the underlined phrase “sneaked out” in Paragraph 3
A．Ran outside excitedly and rapidly. B．Invited others to go out together.
C．Walked out quickly and noisily. D．Left secretly to avoid being noticed.
68．How did Paul react (反应) when his young trees burned to the ground
A．He gave up planting from then on. B．He built a wall to protect them.
C．He cried but continued planting. D．He decided to plant different kinds of trees.
69．What was the result of Paul’s long-term efforts
A．The wildlife all disappeared from the area.
B．Paul became famous and moved to a big city.
C．The area was turned into 14,000 acres of green land.
D．All the trees he planted were destroyed by earthquakes.
（2025·山东泰安·中考真题）
This school year, the Service Stars community made a big difference. Kids, thank you for sharing your stories. What will you do next
Huson, 9, New YorkMy families and I collect handmade items (手工制品) from people and sell them at community events and the farmers market. We’ve raised more than $8,000! Every cent is donated to village charities.
Ella, 12, CaliforniaMy friends and I took part in an event to help people who are hungry in our community. We worked hard and had a lot of fun. We made about 4,000 meals! Even kids can make a difference when we work together.
Nora, 11, New JerseyI researched the harms that idling (空转；未熄火) cars cause the environment and our health. I shared my findings, leading to a no-idling rule at school. Families are encouraged to turn off their cars in the pickup and drop-off lines. Reducing air pollution will have a positive influence on our school community and the planet.
Amara, 13, CaliforniaI wanted a crosswalk (人行横道) on my street. I wrote to my town’s leaders. They had meetings about the issue (议题). It took a while, but a crosswalk was added. Now my road is safer to cross. I completed one service project, and I hope to serve my community more.
70．Who took part in an event to help hungry people in the community
A．Ella and her friends. B．Huson and his families.
C．Amara and her brothers. D．Nora and her classmates.
71．From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A．Ella and Nora are both from California
B．the money Huson and his families raised is donated to the old people’s home
C．Amara successfully completed the service project of adding a crosswalk
D．idling cars for 20 minutes is not harmful to the environment and people’s health
72．What do the four kids have in common
A．They are at the same age and have the same interests.
B．They are caring and willing to serve their communities.
C．They volunteer to clean up their communities in their free time.
D．They are invited to give speeches about environmental protection.
（2025·山东枣庄·中考真题）
From an early age, I began to like Chinese culture a lot. When there was a chance to study in Beijing as an exchange student, I took it at once. In my first 24 hours in Beijing, I felt very nervous. I didn’t see one foreigner. But on my first day of school, I was greeted by many foreign faces. The students came from all over the world. I would be in a class with Chelsea from Norway and Charlie from my motherland — the UK.
None of us had studied Chinese before, but our language skills improved quickly. By the end of the first month, we could all make simple sentences. Some of these sentences, though, were quite funny. We often sent our language teacher Sophie into wild laughter. We had a happy time together.
The first month was very tiring. There were so many new things to learn. Thankfully, our school organized many events for students. We talked a lot about cultural differences and our future plans. It was a great chance for us to practice speaking Chinese.
In October, my Chinese friend Zhen Hua showed me around the city. He took me to some of his favorite restaurants. Chinese table manners were very different from those in the West. Eating Chinese food was like an adventure, and it became my favorite part about living in Beijing.
My six-month stay in China made me excited. I want to visit China again to look for more adventures.
73．According to the passage, why did the writer go to Beijing
A．To see more foreigners in Beijing.
B．To visit a good Chinese friend in Beijing.
C．To eat delicious Chinese food in Beijing.
D．To study in Beijing as an exchange student.
74．Which country is the writer from
A．America. B．England. C．China. D．Norway.
75．Which of the following shows the change of the writer’s feelings during her stay in China
A．happy→nervous→bored→excited B．tired→excited→nervous→happy
C．nervous→happy→tired→excited D．happy→bored→excited→nervous
（2025·山东潍坊·中考真题）
During the 2021 Shanghai Fashion Week, a young, slim and confident model with an iron leg drew everyone’s attention. Her name was Niu Yu. She lost her right leg in the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. She was only 11 years old then.
Niu Yu used to be in the school sports team. She loved running. But the disaster broke her dream. She had to live with an artificial leg. It wasn’t comfortable, and her leg often bled. People’s curious eyes made her even more uncomfortable. She always tried to hide her leg under jeans or dresses.
With the support of her family and friends, Niu Yu slowly came out from the shadows. In 2018, right before her 21st birthday, she decided not to hide her leg any longer. To her surprise, she received lots of encouraging words. She also finished a half marathon in about 4 hours. She completed the hard 10-year journey of finding herself again.
Now Niu Yu puts her experiences on social media (媒体). She listens to disaster survivors and encourages them to look forward. In 2023, she carried the torch (火炬) at the FISU World University Games. “It is a great honour for me,” she said. “But it is also a good chance to show people the power of being brave.”
A disaster can bring wounds and pain. But we should always face them with courage. As the writer Nora Ephron once said, “Above all, be the hero of your life, not the victim (受害者).”
76．Why did Niu Yu try to hide her leg
A．It often bled. B．It was uncomfortable. C．She wanted to be a model. D．She tried to avoid the strange eyes.
77．What’s Niu Yu’s purpose of putting her experiences on social media
A．To become a famous star. B．To get support from others.
C．To cheer up people in trouble. D．To win the hearts of more fans.
78．Which is the right order of the facts about Niu Yu according to time
① She performed in Shanghai Fashion Week.
② She lost her right leg.
③ She finished a half marathon.
④ She carried the torch at the FISU World University Games.
A．②①④③ B．②③①④ C．③④①② D．③②④①
79．What can we learn from Niu Yu
A．Face difficulties bravely.
B．Life can’t go without heroes.
C．Protect yourself before disasters.
D．Friendship is necessary to everyone.
（2025·四川广元·中考真题）
Victor Hugo once said, “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” Up to now, nobody has been able to create laughter like Charlie Chaplin (1889—1977). He brightened the lives of millions through two world wars and the hard years in between.
Not that Charlie’s own life was easy. He was born to a poor family. Charlie learnt to sing and dance as soon as he could speak and walk. Every member of the family performed to help make money. By his teens, Charlie had, through his humor, become one of the most popular child actors in England.
Later, Chaplin began making silent films, where the story was told only through body language and movements. Usually, Chaplin appeared in these films as the Little Tramp, a poor man with a moustache (胡须), large trousers, worn-out shoes, and a round hat. He walked around stiffly (僵硬的) with a walking stick. Even though the Little Tramp was considered a failure in life, he always tried to turn his sadness into joy like Chaplin.
In the film The Kid (1921), the Little Tramp brings up an abandoned (遗弃的) child as his own. While the film has many funny moments, it also has times of great sadness. As Chaplin said, it was “a picture with a smile, and perhaps a tear”. Similarly, in The Gold Rush (1925), with nothing to eat, the Little Tramp treats one boot (靴子) as something delicious and makes you believe that this is one of the best meals he has ever tasted.
Chaplin once said, “My pain may be the reason for somebody’s laugh. But my laugh must never be the reason for somebody’s pain.” He is loved and remembered as a great actor who encouraged people during dark times.
80．Why are Hugo’s words mentioned in the first paragraph
A．To explain the “humor”. B．To introduce the topic (话题).
C．To make readers think deeply. D．To show the influence of laughter.
81．What made Chaplin learn to perform at such an early age
A．He was popular enough.
B．He was talented in performing.
C．He had to make money for his family.
D．It was common for everyone at that time.
82．What do we know about the Little Tramp
A．He was a poor man in real life.
B．He had similar experiences with Chaplin.
C．He always told jokes to make people laugh.
D．He showed his humor through his body language.
83．What do The Kid and The Gold Rush have in common
A．They are rich in funny conversations.
B．Their main characters have nothing to eat.
C．They show a picture with a smile and a tear.
D．Their main characters have an unhappy childhood.
84．What did Chaplin want to express in the last paragraph
A．He was in pain. B．People laughed at him.
C．People encouraged him. D．He just brought joy to people.
（2025·辽宁·中考真题）
Last month, the local community invited kids to sing for the elderly at the nursing home. Grandma asked if I could come and sing the song that she taught me when I was a little girl. I didn’t want to let her down, but singing in public really troubled me a lot.
“I can’t do it. I’m too shy.” I told my worry to my friends Molly and Emily.
“You’re not alone,” said Molly. “I feel nervous about singing in public too.”
“Don’t worry! I have an idea!” said Emily. “I mean, I always feel braver with friends. How about the three of us sing together ”
After talking about it for a while, we agreed happily. Over the next few days, we practiced the song so many times that we could not get it out of our heads.
Finally, the big day came. I wasn’t the only one who was nervous. Molly’s legs were shaking. Emily’s hands were wet, but she still encouraged us, “We can become braver and stronger when we are together.”
Emily was right. As soon as we started singing, our nervousness went away. The pretty and relaxing song just seemed to sing itself. The hall was filled with cheers. Some of the elderly even joined us. With more people singing together, we sang more confidently. When we finished singing, Grandma came onto the stage and gave us all a warm group hug.
85．The writer felt ________ to sing in front of others at first.
A．pleased B．excited C．worried D．bored
86．What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指代) in Paragraph 5
A．Singing the song as a group. B．Telling the trouble to the elderly.
C．Asking the community for help. D．Seeing the show with Grandma.
87．Why did the three girls sing with more confidence
A．Because the song made them relaxed. B．Because some people joined them.
C．Because they enjoyed standing on stage. D．Because Grandma encouraged them.
88．What’s the best title (标题) for the text
A．Nervous Still. B．Stronger Alone. C．Warm Already. D．Braver Together.
（2025·辽宁·中考真题）
“The Five-Starred Red Flag flies high…” Whenever we hear the song, we will sing along. The song is called Ode to the Motherland (《歌唱祖国》). It was written by Wang Xin.
On October 1,1949, Wang Xin attended the Founding Ceremony (开国大典) of the People’s Republic of China. He was deeply moved and decided to write a song at once for New China with his love and pride. He had many ideas but none was good enough to him.
One day in September 1950, on the way to Beijing Railway Station, Wang Xin walked past Tian’ anmen Square. The moment he saw the Five-Starred Red Flag flying in the wind, a few words for the song came into his mind. On the train back to Tianjin, when he saw the fields and mountains outside the window, the main part of the song began to take shape, “Over the mountains, across the plains (平原)…”
When Wang Xin arrived home, he said with excitement, “I made it! I made it!” He completed the whole song right away. The next morning, he went to a local newspaper, hoping to get the song published. But it wasn’t accepted.
However, Wang Xin didn’t give up. He led a music group to perform the song in different places. The song really brought people power, pride and more love for the country.
In September 1951, Ode to the Motherland was finally published in the People’s Daily and got popular across the country. From then on, it was sung during many important national events.
Wang Xin once said, “I’ve written many works in my life, but I believe I’ve only written ‘two songs’. One is Ode to the Motherland, a song written with musical notes (音符), and the other is a song written for the motherland with all my heart.”
89．Why does the writer begin the text with part of a song
A．To answer a question. B．To catch readers’ interest.
C．To start a conversation. D．To introduce the writer’s plan.
90．When did Wang Xin decide to write a song for New China
A．In October 1949. B．In September 1950.
C．In October 1950. D．In September 1951.
91．What spirit can we learn from Wang Xin
A．Never giving up. B．Never showing off.
C．Keeping on learning. D．Helping those in need.
92．What can we infer (推断) from Wang Xin’s words in the last paragraph
A．He sang two songs in his life. B．He put his heart into his own life.
C．He wrote a song in two cities. D．He had deep love for the motherland.
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