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一、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南京·一模）When you build a house, you use a blueprint. What’s a blueprint In general, a blueprint is a drawing that shows how to put a house together with many different parts. DNA is the blueprint of life.
But building a living thing is far more complex (复杂的) than building a house. It takes millions of years for nature to change the DNA in living things to make them fit the world they live in.
How tall are you What colour are your eyes What size are your feet All these things are strongly influenced by your DNA before you are born!
DNA is fantastic!
● Except for some twins, every living thing has its own DNA．
● Some health problems can be caused by problems in your DNA．Scientists can look for these problems and, sometimes, help you before you become sick. In the future, scientists might be able to change your DNA．
● There are copies of your DNA in every part of your body. For example, your finger has the same DNA as your hair.
● You have your own DNA, but it repeats patterns from your parents’ DNA．From your DNA, scientists can identify not only you, but also people who are related to you. Your parents and grandparents are related to you, and you have their DNA．When you have a grandson or granddaughter, he or she will have your DNA．Your DNA comes from your parents.
Your DNA has billions of instructions that explain why you are the way you are. It’s one of the most amazing things on the earth!
1．Why does nature change the DNA in living things
A．To let them become taller and stronger.
B．To help scientists discover related people.
C．To make them fit their living environment.
D．To create different patterns of parents’ DNA．
2．According to the passage, which of the following is strongly influenced by DNA
A．Favourite food. B．Hair length. C．Language ability. D．Body height.
3．What can we learn about your DNA from the passage
A．Your DNA can be obtained from any part of the body.
B．Your DNA in fingers is different from that in hair.
C．Your DNA can be changed easily by scientists today.
D．Your DNA is exactly the same as your parents’ DNA．
4．What does the writer probably think of DNA
A．It is the most amazing thing on the earth.
B．It is to life what a blueprint is to a house.
C．It is easy to understand the instructions in DNA．
D．It is a part that can make the body more complex.
【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，将DNA比作生命的蓝图，介绍了DNA的作用、特点和意义。
1．原文第二段提到“It takes millions of years for nature to change the DNA in living things to make them fit the world they live in.”，由此可知自然改变生物DNA的目的是让它们适应生存环境。
2．原文第三段提到“How tall are you What colour are your eyes What size are your feet All these things are strongly influenced by your DNA before you are born!”，由此可知身高会受到DNA的强烈影响。
3．原文第四段中提到“There are copies of your DNA in every part of your body.”，说明我们可以从身体的任何部位获取DNA。
4．原文第一段提到“DNA is the blueprint of life.”，这是作者对DNA的核心比喻，说明DNA对于生命的意义就如同蓝图对于房子一样重要。
二、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南通·一模）A hundred years ago, it was difficult for people to communicate over long distances. Messages to far-off places were carried on horseback. Then Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph and the Morse code (密码).
Morse code is a series of dots and dashes. The dashes are about three times longer than the dots. Here is the code for the letters of the alphabet (字母表).
The Morse code also includes codes for numbers and punctuation signs (标点符号). Like texting, it also has groups of letters that stand for phrases. For example, the letters CUL stand for “see you later”. And the famous SOS signal stands for “save our souls”.
The electric telegraph could send messages using electricity. The worker at one end used a machine to tap (敲击) out a special code for each letter of the alphabet. The system changed the tapping into electrical movements and sent them to another place. Then they were changed back into the code at the place. The code was printed on a paper tape which was set on another machine. The worker on the receiving end used the code to change the message back into words. Later, workers learned to translate the code just by listening.
Messages can be sent by Morse code using light too. A flashing light can send the same dots and dashes and they can be translated by someone watching.
Today Morse code is used mostly by radio operators. Some navigation beacons (导航信标) like lighthouses still identify themselves using Morse code. Pilots flying planes by instrument (仪表) use these beacons to determine their plane’s location. But perhaps the most exciting use of Morse code is helping people with disabilities communicate. There have been cases in which people have learned to communicate using their eyelids to blink messages using Morse code. Or they have used a finger to tap out messages.
1．Why did Samuel Morse invent the Morse code
A．Because there might not be enough horses to carry messages.
B．Because communication wasn’t easy for people who lived far away.
C．Because modern electronic products were not invented at that time.
D．Because it was not easy for people to use the electric telegraph.
2．What does the code “●-●●/●●-/-●-●/-●-” stand for
A．LUCK. B．LOVE. C．LIKE. D．LOSE.
3．Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the article
A．The dots are three times longer than the dashes.
B．Morse code also includes codes for phrases.
C．Messages can be sent by Morse code using electricity or heat.
D．Before the code was printed, the message was changed back into words.
4．Now people use Morse code in many ways EXCEPT ________.
A．sending secret messages using light B．identifying lighthouses on the sea
C．helping the pilots locate their position D．helping the disabled listen to the radio
【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了摩尔斯电码的发明背景、基本构成（点和划）、编码方式（字母、数字、短语），以及其工作原理和在现代社会中的多种用途，包括导航、航空和帮助残障人士沟通。
1．文章第一段指出：“A hundred years ago, it was difficult for people to communicate over long distances. Messages to far-off places were carried on horseback. Then Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph and the Morse code.” 说明摩尔斯电码的发明是因为当时远距离通信困难。
2．根据文章中的摩尔斯电码表，将代码“●-●●/●●-/-●-●/-●-”按字母拆分：●-●● 对应L；●●- 对应U；-●-● 对应C；-●- 对应K，因此拼出的单词是“LUCK”。
3．文章第三段指出：“Like texting, it also has groups of letters that stand for phrases.” 说明摩尔斯电码也包含代表短语的字母组合。
4．文章最后一段指出摩尔斯电码现在的主要用途：被无线电操作员使用、用于灯塔识别、帮助飞行员确定位置、帮助残障人士通过眨眼或敲击来沟通。文中未提到“帮助残障人士听收音机”。
三、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南通·一模）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 practised 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.
1．The author opens the passage with a childhood memory mainly to ________.
A．show her deep love for her father and his lasting influence
B．get the readers interested and introduce her lifelong love for astronomy
C．explain how family support helped her become a professional astronomer
D．prove that early watching of stars is the key to discovering comets later in life
2．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
3．How many comets did Caroline discover by herself
A．One. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine.
4．Which of the following best describes Caroline and William’s working relationship
A．William took care of most of the work.
B．Caroline gave William more help.
C．They were important to each other’s success.
D．Caroline had to do all the dirty work.
【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，以Caroline自述视角，讲述她受哥哥影响走上天文研究之路，兄妹合作研制望远镜、观测星空，她成功发现多颗彗星，成为史上首批获得薪酬的女性天文学家之一。
1．开篇的童年观星记忆既吸引读者兴趣，也自然引出她对天文学的终生热爱，为下文故事铺垫。
2．结合全文，事件顺序为：c（哥哥对太空产生兴趣）→d（兄妹共同制造望远镜）→b（哥哥为她造望远镜）→a（她发现第一颗彗星）→e（国王雇佣她当助手），对应选项c-d-b-a-e。
3．Historical Note末尾写道：“she went on to find seven more comets herself between 1786 and 1797”，加上1786年发现的第一颗，共8颗。
4．本文中兄妹俩分工协作，Caroline协助制造望远镜、照顾哥哥；William教她天文知识、为她造望远镜，两人互相成就，因此“他们对彼此的成功都很重要”最能描述其合作关系。
四、阅读理解
（2026·江苏泰州·一模）The 2026 Government Work Report clearly says that China will support qualified (符合条件的) areas to carry out spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary school students, while putting into practice the wrong-time paid leave (错峰带薪休假) system for workers. As a hot topic, the policy has been tested in provinces such as Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Sichuan with useful experience.
These short holidays bring many good points to students. They can lower study pressure after long-time learning and help students keep healthy both in body and mind. With nice and comfortable weather, students can go out of classrooms to take part in real activities, including farming experiences, nature watching and local culture learning. In this way, book knowledge is turned into real-life experience.
The holidays also bring good points to families. Wrong-time leave lets parents spend happy time with their children at lower costs, away from the large crowds of busy travel seasons. Many families choose to travel, visit relatives or go to museums together, making family ties closer. At the same time, the holidays help develop local tourism and economy, making a win-win situation for education and society.
However, difficulties still exist in the policy’s carrying out. The main problem is that many working parents cannot look after their children during the holidays. To solve this, many schools offer childcare services with colorful activities, and local communities offer more activities for students. The holidays can also be set freely according to local situations.
In short, spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary school students are an important educational change. They show a turn from exam-centered education to a focus on all-round development. With joint (共同的) efforts from families, schools and society, these holidays will help students grow in a healthier and more meaningful way.
1．Why are the holidays good for society and education
A．They make schools have longer teaching time.
B．They let parents spend less time with their children.
C．They make people travel only during busy seasons.
D．They help develop local tourism and create a win-win situation.
2．Which of the following statements is right
A．Staggered (错开的) leave can help families save money and avoid crowds.
B．There are no problems in carrying out the new holiday policy.
C．All places in China have already started spring and autumn holidays.
D．Students can only learn knowledge from textbooks during the holidays.
3．What can we know about the challenges of the policy
A．Schools can do nothing to help working parents.
B．Communities don’t offer any activities for students.
C．Many working parents have difficulty looking after their kids.
D．The holidays must be set in the same way across the country.
4．What does the writer think of spring and autumn holidays
A．They are an important educational change.
B．They are useless for student’ all-round development.
C．They make education pay more attention to exams only.
D．It’s unnecessary for families, schools and society to work together.
5．What is the main idea of the passage
A．How to make students become more creative.
B．The importance of developing local tourism.
C．How to help working parents look after their children.
D．The introduction of spring and autumn holidays and their influences.
【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了我国将支持有条件的中小学实施春秋假并推行职工错峰带薪休假的政策，阐述了该政策的好处、实施中的困难及整体意义。
1．第三段最后一句“At the same time, the holidays help develop local tourism and economy, making a win-win situation for education and society.”指出，春秋假有助于发展当地旅游和经济，实现教育和社会双赢。
2． 第三段第二句“Wrong-time leave lets parents spend happy time with their children at lower costs, away from the large crowds of busy travel seasons.”表明，错峰休假能让家庭节约开支、避开人流高峰，并与孩子共度愉快时光。
3． 第四段第二句“The main problem is that many working parents cannot look after their children during the holidays.”指出，该政策面临的主要挑战是许多上班族父母在假期期间难以照顾孩子。
4． 第五段第一句“In short, spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary school students are an important educational change.”可看出，作者认为中小学春秋假是一项重要的教育变革。
5． 通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了中小学春秋假政策带来的好处、实施过程中遇到的难题及影响。
五、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南京·一模）Nobody likes to fail, even though it’s said that failure is the best teacher. However, some studies have shown that failure is not a bad thing.
Being wrong 15 percent of the time is the secret to learning new things, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, US.
In a series of experiments, they taught computers to do simple tasks, such as picking an odd or even number (奇数或偶数). They found that when the error rate (错误率) was 15 percent, the computers learned faster.
At school, teachers think students learn better when they are challenged to understand something outside of their existing knowledge. Making tasks too hard will cause students to give up easily. But if they are too easy, students will not learn anything useful.
However, it’s not clear where the “sweet spot” is. In the experiment, 15 percent was the answer, but the researchers are not sure if it will work at school. They simply hope to help teachers. Students should remember that they don’t have to be frustrated (沮丧的) if they aren’t 100-percent right all the time.
If failure is common, then how do we learn from it and succeed Another study by Northwestern University, US, can tell us.
You’ve probably heard the saying “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” However, the study found that persistence (坚持) only works if you learn from your failures. “You have to figure out what worked and what did not, and then focus on what needs to be improved,” a researcher said.
The time taken between different tries is also important. The faster you try, the better your chances of future success are. The more time you take between tries, the more likely you are to fail again.
1．According to the passage, what is the most helpful for students’ learning
A．Tasks requiring no extra effort.
B．Tasks fully understood by students.
C．Tasks far beyond students’ knowledge.
D．Tasks slightly harder than what students know.
2．What does the underlined phrase “sweet spot” mean in Paragraph 5
A．The proper time of experiments to improve learning.
B．The proper skill for students to avoid making mistakes.
C．The proper place for teachers to carry out teaching work.
D．The proper percentage of mistakes to help students learn better.
3．What does the study by Northwestern University show
A．Avoiding failures to reach success.
B．Forgetting about failures to gain success.
C．Learning from failures to achieve success.
D．Paying no attention to failures to get success.
4．How can we make the most of the time between two tries to achieve success
A．By waiting as long as possible.
B．By taking no notice of the time.
C．By trying again as soon as possible.
D．By spending the time doing nothing.
5．Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．How to Avoid Failures B．Learn from Your Mistakes
C．The Chance of Future Success D．The importance of the 15% Rule
【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了两项关于失败与学习的研究，说明适度犯错有助于学习，以及如何从失败中学习、调整尝试节奏以获得成功。
1．文章第四段提到“At school, teachers think students learn better when they are challenged to understand something outside of their existing knowledge. Making tasks too hard will cause students to give up easily. But if they are too easy, students will not learn anything useful.”，即任务过难或过易都不利于学习，只有略高于学生现有知识水平的任务能让学生更好地学习，对应选项D。
2．文章第五段提到“However, it’s not clear where the “sweet spot” is. In the experiment, 15 percent was the answer…”，结合前文提到的15%错误率能让学习效率更高，可知“sweet spot”指帮助学生更好学习的合适错误率。
3．文章倒数第二段提到“However, the study found that persistence only works if you learn from your failures. ‘You have to figure out what worked and what did not, and then focus on what needs to be improved,’ a researcher said.”，说明只有从失败中学习，坚持才会有效。
4．文章最后一段提到“The time taken between different tries is also important. The faster you try, the better your chances of future success are. The more time you take between tries, the more likely you are to fail again.”，说明两次尝试之间间隔越短，未来成功的几率越高，应尽快再次尝试，对应选项C。
5．文章围绕“失败对学习的作用”展开，先是介绍适度犯错有助于学习，再说明如何从失败中学习、调整尝试节奏以获得成功，核心主题是从错误/失败中学习，对应选项B。
六、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南京·一模）
Hello! My name is Melissa. I am a British reporter living in Beijing. I’m here to listen and help with any problem you might have.
Hi Melissa, My big brother’s role model is a very famous scientist. But I think my uncle is my hero. He is very smart and runs every day. He seems good at all sports. Can my role model be someone I know I’m not sure. Andy
Hi Andy, A role model is someone you look up to and admire. A role model can be anyone. Some people might choose famous people, while others might choose family members. Most importantly, they are people who show you how to be kind, work hard and make good choices. It sounds like your uncle is a great role model because he’s smart and stays active. If he leads you to be your best self, why can’t he be your role model My role model is my mom. She always supports me and is very kind to everyone. Her strength encourages me. I hope I can be like her one day! Melissa
1．What is Andy’s problem
A．Is he looking for a sports role model
B．Can a family member be a role model
C．Does he know more about his family members
D．Should he talk with his brother about role models
2．Who is Melissa’s role model
A．Her uncle. B．Her brother. C．Her teacher. D．Her mom.
3．According to Melissa, who is a role model
A．Someone you admire.
B．Someone who does well in his/ her study.
C．Someone who has a lot of wealth.
D．Someone who likes sports very much.
【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A
【导语】本文是Andy和Melissa的书信往来。Andy的哥哥以一位著名的科学家为榜样，而Andy却觉得他的叔叔可以成为自己的榜样。他向Melissa写信询问，Melissa以自己的妈妈作为自己的榜样，因此她建议Andy以他的叔叔为榜样。
1．根据第一封信第2句“Canmyrolemodel be someoneIknow ”可知，Andy想知道家庭成员能不能作为榜样。
2．根据第二封信第一段第1句“My role model is my mom.”可知 Melissa的榜样是她的妈妈。
3．根据第二封信第一段第1句“Arolemodel issomeone you look up to and admire”可知，榜样是你羡慕和钦佩的人。
七、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南通·一模）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 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 smelled 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.
1．Why did Simon mix the salt with the mud
A．To prepare food for butterflies. B．To play games with Amy.
C．To make the plants grow better. D．To make it safer for Amy to dance.
2．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.
3．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.
4．What could be the best title for the passage
A．A Beautiful Butterfly Garden.
B．Simon’s Lesson on Butterflies.
C．How to Take Good Care of Butterflies.
D．Simon and Amy’s Afternoon Adventure.
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Simon和来访的表妹Amy在花园度过的一个下午。Simon一边和Amy互动，一边向她讲解关于蝴蝶的知识，两人一起观察蝴蝶，度过了一段愉快的时光。
1．第二段“Maybe she could help prepare food for the butterflies.”及第五段“Some butterflies need salt to stay healthy.”明确提到Simon让Amy帮忙把盐撒在泥上，目的是给蝴蝶准备食物，因为蝴蝶需要盐分保持健康。
2．第五段“‘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.”Simon嘴上说着“又问问题了！” 并摇头，能看出他有点不耐烦，但后面又补充说Amy和小时候的自己一样，能看出他也很理解Amy的好奇心。
3．Amy抱怨鞋子弄脏了之后，Simon马上转移话题：“Do you know butterflies have favorite colors, too ”Simon用新话题把她的注意力从泥上引开，让她暂时忘掉泥的事。
4．全文围绕Simon和Amy的互动展开，讲述了两人在花园里和蝴蝶相关的整个下午的经历。文章不仅讲了蝴蝶花园的知识，更重要的是记录了Simon和Amy一起度过的下午时光，是一段充满互动和乐趣的小冒险。
八、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南京·一模）Trees are close friends in our daily lives. Although they cannot speak, we can still connect with them by hugging and watching them.
Tree hugging is quite easy: step outside, find a park, pick a tree that catches your eye, open your arms, give it a warm hug and quietly feel the connection. Many people say tree hugging helps them feel relaxed and happy.
Does “tree hugging” really have such magical effects The answer is yes! Some research shows that spending time each day hugging a tree can reduce stress and lift your mood. It can even change your brain chemistry to make you feel happier. Tree hugging helps raise the level of oxytocin (催产素) in the body. Oxytocin is a hormone closely connected with feelings like happiness, calmness and trust.
Besides hugging, watching trees can also be fun and good for your mind. Han Mingzhe, a nature educator, enjoys leading teenagers to explore the wonders of trees. “Although watching trees is a simple activity, there’s actually quite a lot you can do,” said Han. You can study a tree by looking at the bark’s texture and color. You can search for tiny holes on the trunk that allow the tree to “breathe”. You can watch the shape, edges, and veins of the leaves, and even touch and smell them. If the tree has flowers, you can check their shape, color and smell to help find out what kind of tree it is.
You can also connect with a tree’s life story. “You can feel time passing by placing your hand on the trunk with your eyes closed, or sense the flow of energy within by pressing your ear against the bark,” said Han.
1．According to the passage, how can tree hugging help us
A．By cheering us up. B．By learning history.
C．By improving eyesight. D．By making us taller.
2．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．The mood. B．Tree hugging. C．The brain. D．The research.
3．Why does the writer mention Han Mingzhe’s words in the last paragraph
A．To prove that tree hugging is a popular activity.
B．To show how we can connect deeply with a tree.
C．To explain why trees can communicate with humans.
D．To introduce that Han Mingzhe is a famous educator.
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了“抱树”和“观树”两种与树木建立连接的方式，以及它们对人们情绪和心理健康的益处。
1．第三段提到“Some research shows that spending time each day hugging a tree can reduce stress and lift your mood.”，由此可知抱树可以改善情绪，让我们开心起来。
2．第三段提到“Does ‘tree hugging’ really have such magical effects The answer is yes! Some research shows that spending time each day hugging a tree can reduce stress and lift your mood. It can even change your brain chemistry to make you feel happier.”，这里的“It”指代的是前面提到的“tree hugging”，即抱树。
3．最后一段提到Han Mingzhe的话：“You can feel time passing by placing your hand on the trunk with your eyes closed, or sense the flow of energy within by pressing your ear against the bark,”，这些内容展示了如何通过触摸、倾听等方式与树木建立深层联系。
九、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南通·一模）Trees are really cool! They can tell us a lot about how the climate is changing.
Some trees can live for a very long time, like hundreds or even thousands of years. They just stand there and see all the changes in the weather on Earth.
When you look at a tree stump (树桩), you may find that the top of the stump has many rings. These rings are like a tree’s storybook. Each ring shows one year of the tree’s life. They can tell us how old the tree is and what the weather was like in that year.
In most areas, detailed daily weather records have only been kept for the past 100 to 150 years. But trees can help scientists learn about the climate from hundreds or thousands of years ago. That’s why trees are so important!
1．How old is the tree in the poster
A．About 8 years old. B．About 17 years old.
C．About 22 years old. D．About 34 years old.
2．If a scientist finds a tree with very thin rings for ten years in a row, what conclusion can he probably draw
A．The tree was damaged by insects during those years.
B．The tree was cut down and then grew back.
C．There was a long period of cold and dry weather.
D．The forest around the tree was on fire.
3．Where might you see this poster
A．In someone’s backyard. B．In a daily weather report.
C．On a website about the climate. D．In a report about a new study.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍树木年轮不仅能记录树龄，更能像“故事书”一样，通过宽窄、颜色和疤痕，反映历史气候与环境变化，帮助科学家了解千年前的气候情况。
1．图片中说明“One light ring and one dark ring make one year of the tree’s life.”，一明一暗两圈代表一年。数图中的年轮，大约有17组明暗相间的环，因此树龄约为17年。
2．图片中的文字提到“Tree rings usually grow wider in warm, wet years and are thinner in years when it is cold and dry.”，温暖湿润的年份年轮宽，寒冷干燥的年份年轮窄。连续十年的细环，说明那段时间持续寒冷干燥。
3．全文核心是“树木年轮如何记录过去的气候信息”，因此最可能出现在与气候相关的网站上。
十、阅读理解
（2026·江苏泰州·一模）Carl Behnke, a food safety expert at Purdue University, had long been curious about the actual cleanliness of his reusable water bottle. He put paper towels into the bottle and, upon pulling them out, was shocked to see how dirty they turned out to be. This encouraged him to design a study. Behnke and his workmates stopped walkers along a road at Purdue University and asked if they would be happy to lend their water bottles to them as part of their research — to see how clean they were.
“One thing that stood out from the project was the number of people who didn’t want to know the results,” recalls Behnke. “Basically, they knew that their cleaning habits were poor, with some even hardly thinking about cleaning their bottles.”
Research shows that reusable water bottles can carry millions of bacteria (细菌). A study found that water in bottles used by adults went from about 75,000 bacteria in the morning to over 1-2 million by the end of the day. Pollution often comes from the drinker’s hands, mouth, and the outside of the bottle. Those who don’t wash their hands regularly may bring bacteria into their bottles. Though most bacteria are harmless, they can put some people at risk, especially those with poor health.
Besides, drinks that have sugar can feed bacteria, making the situation worse. Although there is a small chance that we get serious illnesses from reusable bottles, it’s still important to keep good hygiene (卫生).
To cut down bacterial growth, it’s suggested to clean your water bottle regularly. Behnke’s research showed that people who used brushes or dishwashers had the lowest bacteria counts. People should clean their bottles with hot water and soap, letting the bottle sit under water for about ten minutes before washing. It’s important to let the bottle air-dry to prevent wetness, which encourages bacteria. And proper hand-washing before touching your clean bottle can also help.
1．Why does the writer mention the fact that Carl Behnke put paper towels into the bottle in the first paragraph
A．To introduce the study. B．To give an answer. C．To explain a subject. D．To tell a story.
2．What can we know about the people in the study according to Paragraph 2
A．They actively helped with the study.
B．They thought the study was necessary.
C．They were confident about the study results.
D．They were clear that they didn’t take good care of their bottles.
3．What’s a suggested way to reduce bacterial growth
A．Washing with clean, dry towels.
B．Washing hands regularly with soap.
C．Using brushes with hot, soapy water.
D．Washing for about ten minutes each time.
4．Which of the following will cause the bacteria in reusable bottles to increase
① Leave sweet drinks in the bottle.
② Touch the bottle with hands or mouth.
③ Form the habit of washing hands regularly.
④ Avoid cleaning the bottle too often.
A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④
5．What’s the purpose of writing this article
A．To introduce a famous food safety expert and his research.
B．To warn readers of the bacteria in reusable water bottles and tell how to clean them properly.
C．To explain why people should stop using reusable bottles.
D．To show different ways of testing the cleanliness of reusable water bottles.
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了食品安全专家Carl Behnke对可重复使用水瓶的细菌污染情况的研究，并给出了正确清洁水瓶的建议。
1．第一段指出：“He put paper towels into the bottle and, upon pulling them out, was shocked to see how dirty they turned out to be. This encouraged him to design a study.” Carl把纸巾放进水瓶，拿出后发现很脏，这件事鼓励他设计了这个研究，因此这个细节是为了引出后文的研究。
2．第二段明确提到“they knew that their cleaning habits were poor, with some even hardly thinking about cleaning their bottles.”，这些人清楚自己没有好好清洁水瓶，因此不想知道检测结果。
3．最后一段的“Behnke’s research showed that people who used brushes or dishwashers had the lowest bacteria counts. People should clean their bottles with hot water and soap”表明使用刷子，用热的肥皂水清洗水瓶是减少细菌滋生的建议方法。
4．第三段的“Pollution often comes from the drinker’s hands, mouth”与②对应；第四段的“drinks that have sugar can feed bacteria”对应①；最后一段的“To cut down bacterial growth, it’s suggested to clean your water bottle regularly. ”可反向推知不经常清洗瓶子会增加细菌，对应④；而③“勤洗手”会减少细菌。
5．文章先指出可重复使用水瓶存在大量细菌，接着说明细菌来源和风险，最后给出正确清洁方法，因此写作目的是提醒读者注意水瓶中的细菌并告知如何正确清洁。
十一、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Every winter, I feel lots of memories come back as I look at my mother’s old scarf. It is a simple woolen scarf and the color has faded. But it means everything to me.
My mother was hard-working. She woke up before sunrise to prepare breakfast for the family, then hurried to work at the local factory. Although she was tired, she always came home with a smile. She then was ready to listen to our stories and help us with our homework. I remember how she wore that scarf on cold mornings, as if it served as a shield (盾牌) against life’s difficulties.
One Christmas, I decided to save my pocket money to buy her a new scarf. I spent hours in the store choosing one carefully. Suddenly, I found a special one in the corner, which could show her beauty and warmth. When my mother received the scarf, her eyes lit up like stars. She put it on at once and proudly showed it off to my father. Although she had the new scarf, she still kept the old one, saying that it held too many memories.
As the years passed, the scarf became a symbol of our connection. It cheered me up when I was sad. It encouraged me when I was facing a challenge. She was always standing by my side when I needed support. Friends would come and go, but my mother was always there, ready to offer a kind word.
Now, I am a father with two kids. I hold the scarf close to my heart each winter. It reminds me of my mother’s love. And I realize that the best gifts in life are not money or positions but love and memories.
1．What does the underlined word “faded” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Become lighter. B．Become newer. C．Become livelier. D．Become cleaner.
2．Which of the following shows the writer’s mother was hard-working
A．She woke up early to prepare breakfast.
B．She wore the scarf every morning.
C．She always kept the old scarf in the box.
D．She always came home with a smile.
3．How did the writer’s mother feel after receiving the new scarf
A．Strict and peaceful. B．Excited and angry. C．Satisfied and nervous. D．Surprised and proud.
4．What is the main idea of the passage
A．The happy childhood experiences of the writer.
B．The love and memories behind mother’s old scarf.
C．The balance between mother’s work and family life.
D．The importance of buying expensive gifts for parents.
【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．B
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者对妈妈的爱及回忆。
1．第一段明确指出“It is a simple woolen scarf and the color has faded.”，这是一条简单的羊毛围巾，颜色已经褪色。
2．第二段明确指出“She woke up before sunrise to prepare breakfast for the family, then hurried to work at the local factory.”，她日出前就起床为家人准备早餐，然后匆匆赶到当地工厂工作。
3．第三段明确指出“When my mother received the scarf, her eyes lit up like stars. She put it on at once and proudly showed it off to my father.”，当我母亲收到围巾时，她的眼睛亮得像星星一样。她立刻戴上围巾，骄傲地向我父亲炫耀，作者的母亲收到新围巾后感到很惊讶，很骄傲。
4．文章围绕“母亲的旧围巾”展开，通过围巾回忆母亲的辛勤、作者送围巾的经历，以及围巾成为母子情感连接的象征，核心是“围巾背后的爱与回忆”。
十二、阅读理解
（2026·江苏泰州·一模）Educational Visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Thank you for your interest in educational visits to Hinchingbrooke Country Park (欣钦布鲁克国家公园). Most of the information on this page refers to school visits, but our activities can be made to suit all groups including home educators, Cub Scouts (幼童军), and youth groups. For school visits, and many other educational events, we are working together with our friends at Fireflies Forest School to provide excellent planned school visits. We can organize different activities to meet any curriculum (课程) need, in the habitats of our beautiful park.
What does a visit include
■ A staff member to lead the activities. They will be either a forest school leader or an education volunteer.
■ All equipment (设备) needed to carry out the activities.
■ Health and safety information.
■ Free places for your leaders and helpers.
How do I make a booking
If you decide to come for a visit, you will need to:
■ provisionally book a date with us (but you can change it later if you want).
■ confirm the date with us and choose activities.
■ organize your groups, so all leaders know which children they take care of and the children know who their leader is.
How can I cancel it
■ Free.
How do I pay
■ We will charge you the total money after your visit. Please make sure you let us know the number of children who have attended on the day in advance (提前).
Welcome and enjoy your day. We will be grateful if you can give us feedback so that we can continually improve what we offer.
If you require further information about the activities, please click here for more or feel free to email us: Enquiries@firefliesforestschool.co.uk
1．What does the underlined word “provisionally” mean
A．ahead of time. B．in person. C．in no time. D．at last.
2．What doesn’t the school have to do for the visit they plan to attend
A．Booking the date. B．Selecting activities. C．Giving feedback. D．Organizing groups.
3．Which of the following statements is correct
A．A part of the money must be paid before the school visit starts.
B．Once you book the visit, it cannot be cancelled for any reason.
C．Different activities will be organized in and out of the park.
D．All equipment for the activities is provided by the organization.
4．What can we learn about educational visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park
A．Visitors have to pay the booking fee in advance.
B．Free places are offered to the group leaders and helpers.
C．Only school groups are welcome to take part in the activities.
D．All activity leaders are professional forest school teachers.
5．Where can we most probably read this text
A．In a magazine. B．In a newspaper. C．In a textbook. D．On a website.
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．D
【原文】本文介绍了欣钦布鲁克国家公园的教育参观活动相关信息。文章涵盖了活动的适用对象、包含内容、预订流程、取消政策和支付方式等。
1．根据“How do I make a booking ”部分，“Provisionally book a date with us (but you can change it later if you want)”可知，可以提前预订日期，之后可以更改，A选项“ahead of time”与划线单词意思一致。
2．根据文章内容，需要做的事情包括：provisionally book a date、confirm the date and choose activities、organize your groups。而giving feedback是文末“We will be grateful if you can give us feedback”中的请求，不是必须做的。
3．根据“What does a visit include ”部分，“All equipment needed to carry out the activities”可知，活动所需的所有设备都由该组织提供。
4．根据“What does a visit include ”部分，“Free places for your leaders and helpers.”可知，领队和助手可以免费参加。
5．文章末尾“please click here for more or feel free to email us”以及邮件地址，表明本文最有可能出现在网站上，因为“click here”是网页上的常见操作。
十三、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk through an ancient palace Have you dreamed of holding a 600-year-old treasure in your hands Thanks to digital (数字的) technology, you can now do all of these!
The Palace Museum is one of the largest and best-protected ancient palaces in the world, with a history of over 600 years. Inside, it holds more than 1.95 million cultural treasures. To build a closer connection with the public, the Palace Museum is trying to use digital technology to bring history to life!
Giving Treasures “Digital IDs”
Since the year 2000, the museum has worked on a huge project—creating a digital record for every treasure. The museum uses special cameras to take pictures and build digital models of each treasure. And then, the museum stores all the information including photos and videos in the data center. So far, over 1.07 million treasures have gotten their own “digital IDs”.
Travel Back in Time with VR
The Palace Museum has created digital exhibition halls and explored new models of interaction. In 2015, the Duanmen Digital Hall was set up. It is China’s first digital exhibition hall to mix traditional culture and modern technology. In the hall, you can travel back to the Qing Dynasty with VR. You feel like walking in any palace in the Palace Museum, even touching the decorations.
History Comes Alive on Your Phone
Every morning, you can open the “Daily Palace Museum” app on your phone. Like a calendar, it introduces one treasure each day. What a fun way! The Palace Museum is also on social media. It has over 40 million fans! Museum workers make short and fun videos to answer questions like: “How many meals did the emperor eat each day ” or “Was it really cold in the Cold Palace ” Recently, the museum has even used AI to create videos about treasures and let them tell their own amazing stories!
1．Why does the writer use questions at the beginning of the article
A．To make the story interesting. B．To make the story easy to read.
C．To attract the readers’ attention. D．To introduce the Palace Museum.
2．How does the museum give treasures “digital IDs”
A．It sets up a modern digital exhibition hall.
B．It creates a digital record for every treasure.
C．It develops some apps to introduce treasures.
D．It takes pictures of each treasure with phones.
3．Which sentence should go in the empty box in the last paragraph
A．It can make you travel back to the Qing Dynasty with VR.
B．It can also make you enjoy the beauty of traditional culture.
C．You can send messages to your 40 million fans on social media.
D．You can store the information of each treasure in the data centre.
4．What is the best title of the article
A．Digital IDs for Cultural Treasures B．Experience Long History with VR
C．The History of the Palace Museum D．Technology Brings History to Life
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了故宫借助数字档案、VR展厅、手机应用与AI等现代科技，让历史文物与传统文化走进大众生活。
1．第一段明确指出“Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk through an ancient palace Have you dreamed of holding a 600-year-old treasure in your hands Thanks to digital technology, you can now do all of these!”，你是否曾想过穿过一座古代宫殿会是什么感觉？你是否梦想过亲手捧着一件有600年历史的珍宝？多亏了数字技术，你现在可以做到这一切！文章开头连用两个设问，是写作常用手法：吸引读者注意力、引出下文。
2．第三段明确指出“Since the year 2000, the museum has worked on a huge project—creating a digital record for every treasure.”，自2000年以来，博物馆开展了一个大型项目——为每一件宝藏创建数字记录。
3．最后一段明确指出“Every morning, you can open the ‘Daily Palace Museum’ app on your phone. Like a calendar, it introduces one treasure each day... What a fun way!”，每天早上，你可以在手机上打开“每日故宫”应用。像日历一样，它每天介绍一件宝藏……多有趣的方式啊！空前每天介绍一件宝藏，宝藏属于传统文化，因此“欣赏传统文化的美”是应用带来的结果，符合上下文逻辑。
4．本文围绕故宫利用数字技术、VR、手机APP等科技手段，让历史变得鲜活起来展开。
十四、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）A new social media trend called “Becoming Chinese” is becoming popular among TikTok users all over the world. More and more foreigners start to try Chinese daily lifestyles online. These daily habits include drinking warm water instead of cold drinks, wearing slippers (拖鞋) at home, eating cooked vegetables and practicing Baduanjin—a traditional gentle exercise for health. They are common in China but new and interesting to many foreigners.
Why does this trend become popular First, young people are looking for healthier living ways. Second, China’s global charm is growing day by day. The Global Times says that Chinese lifestyle wisdom can help people fight against the “burnout society (倦怠社会)”. Chinese culture teaches people to live in harmony with nature and keep a balance between yin and yang. In such a fast-changing world, these lifestyles bring people calm and peace. As Western societies struggle with uncertainty, people want to look for new ways of living outside their own countries.
CCTV points out that many young people abroad have a good impression of China, which shows China’s increasing soft power. They no longer just watch Chinese culture from far away, but take part in it. An expert from Minzu University of China calls it a grassroots cultural exchange. Foreigners learn small daily habits that Chinese people hardly realize as special culture.
US tech magazine Wired saw this trend as part of a bigger story. Chinese technology and products have influenced Western life for years, such as mobile phones, AI and cultural icons like Labubu. The “Becoming Chinese” trend is just a natural result of this influence.
In 2026, Western countries will see more new cultural trends. For example, video podcasts may become the main entertainment instead of traditional TV.
1．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Chinese lifestyle
A．Drinking warm water. B．Eating cooked vegetables.
C．Running every morning. D．Wearing slippers at home.
2．What is the main reason why young foreigners are trying Chinese daily habits
A．To learn traditional Chinese culture.
B．To live a healthier and more balanced life.
C．To prepare for traveling to China in the near future.
D．To become popular on social media platforms like TikTok.
3．What does “this influence” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．The growing interest in traditional Chinese lifestyle.
B．The spread of Chinese lifestyle wisdom on TikTok.
C．The effect of Chinese technology and cultural products.
D．The expert’s description of grassroots exchange.
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．Foreign people don’t like Chinese daily habits.
B．China’s soft power is getting stronger in the world.
C．Video podcasts have taken the place of TV in Western countries.
D．“Burnout society” can be solved easily by medicine.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了海外抖音平台兴起“中国式生活”潮流，介绍了外国人模仿的各类中国日常习惯，并分析该潮流流行的原因、背后体现的中国软实力以及中国科技与文化的影响力。
1．第一段列举内容：“drinking warm water, wearing slippers at home, eating cooked vegetables and practicing Baduanjin”，文中未提及每天早上跑步。
2．第二段说明原因：“young people are looking for healthier living ways”以及“keep a balance between yin and yang”，说明外国年轻人尝试中国日常习惯是为了过上更健康、平衡的生活。
3．第四段指代内容：“Chinese technology and products have influenced Western life for years”，因此“this influence”指代中国科技与文化产品带来的影响。
4．第三段表明观点：“many young people abroad have a good impression of China, which shows China’s increasing soft power”，由此可知中国的国际软实力正在不断增强。
十五、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）
Earth Day Celebration!22 April, 1 p.m. —3 p.m. Meet in Sunshine Square and listen to a speech. Students from Clear River Middle School are invited! Organized by Clear River Middle School’s Green Club. Hosted by our head teacher Mr Lin. Tree-planting party will be held after the speech. Welcome!
1．Who will be invited to the Earth Day Celebration according to the article
A．The students from Clear River Middle School.
B．The teachers from Clear River Middle School.
C．Members from Clear River Middle School’s Green Club.
D．The head teacher Mr Lin from Clear River Middle School.
2．What activities will be held on that day
① joining the Green Club ② listening to a speech ③ attending Tree-planting party
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．①②③
3．What type of the article is it
A．A diary B．A report. C．A letter. D．A poster.
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D
【导语】本文介绍了地球日庆祝活动，核心是号召学生参与地球日相关的演讲与植树活动，传递环保理念。
1．根据原文“Students from Clear River Middle School invited!”可知，被邀请的对象是学校的学生。
2．根据原文“Meet in Sunshine Square and listen to a speech.”和“Tree-planting party will be held after the speech.”可知，举办的活动有②有听讲座和③植树派对。
3．原文是有关地球日的活动，包括主题、时间、地点、内容和邀请对象，是典型的海报。
十六、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Four Famous Historical Sites in China
The Temple of Heaven, in southern Beijing, was first built in 1420 and was rebuilt during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would pay homage to the gods and hope for a good harvest. It is the largest group of buildings in the world to pay homage (致敬) to God.
The Potala Palace was built in the seventh century and it has a long history of over 1,300 years. In 631, Songtsen Gampo, the ruler of the Tubo kingdom, asked his people to build it for Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty. It has 13 floors and is 117 meters high. And it is made of wood and stone.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses (兵马俑) is the greatest historical and cultural site in Lintong, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. The terracotta figures have the same size as a real man. They have different heights, clothes and hairstyles because of their different levels.
The Mogao Caves is formed by 492 caves, about 25 kilometers southeast of the center of Dunhuang. It is also called the Caves of a Thousand Buddhas (千佛洞). The largest statue in front of the cave wall is 34.5 meters high and the smallest is only 2 cm high. The art of Dunhuang covers more than 10 major forms, such as wall paintings, music and dance and so on.
1．Which site was built for Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty
A．The Temple of Heaven. B．The Potala Palace.
C．The Terracotta Warriors and Horses. D．The Mogao Caves.
2．Why do the Terracotta Warriors and Horses have different appearances
A．Because they were made by different craftsmen.
B．Because they were built in different historical periods.
C．Because they represented people of different levels.
D．Because they were designed to show different fighting skills.
3．Which of the following is the correct fact about the four historical sites
A．The Potala Palace was completed in the 7th century and is 117 meters tall.
B．The Mogao Caves, located 25km northwest of Dunhuang, has 492 temples.
C．The Temple of Heaven, the world’s largest religious building, was built in 631.
D．The Terracotta Warriors are taller than real people and have different hairstyles.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A
【导语】本文介绍了中国四处著名历史遗迹：天坛、布达拉宫、兵马俑和莫高窟。
1．文中关于布达拉宫的介绍提到“In 631, Songtsen Gampo, the ruler of the Tubo kingdom, asked his people to build it for Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty.”，说明布达拉宫是为唐朝文成公主修建的。
2．文中关于兵马俑的介绍提到“They have different heights, clothes and hairstyles because of their different levels.”，说明兵马俑的外貌不同是因为它们代表了不同等级的人。
3．文中关于布达拉宫的介绍提到“The Potala Palace was built in the seventh century... It has 13 floors and is 117 meters high.”，说明A选项表述正确；B选项“northwest”与原文“southeast”矛盾；C选项“built in 631”与原文天坛“first built in 1420”矛盾；D选项“taller than real people”与原文“the terracotta figures have the same size as a real man”矛盾。
十七、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）It might sound like magic, but in February, a paralyzed (瘫痪的) patient was able to drink water on his own by controlling a special glove with his brain. The glove then acted as his hand. This was a success in brain-machine interface (BMI，脑机接口) technology made by a team of Chinese scientists and doctors.
BMI refers to creating a connection between the human brain and external (外部的) devices, making communication between the brain and computers. For paralyzed people, BMI can allow them to move and do simple things by themselves.
On October 24, 2023, the team put a BMI chip in the patient’s head. The chip can receive neural signals from the brain.
After three months of home recovery (康复) training, the patient can now use his brain signals to control a special glove powered by air pressure. This helps him do things like drinking water independently.
BMI technology usually means putting chips directly onto the patient’s brain. However, this project is minimally invasive (微创的), making sure the patient’s brain is not harmed. So it is an important breakthrough (突破). It also uses a wireless power supply (无线电源), so the implanted device doesn’t need a battery.
Li Yuanning from Shanghai Tech University told CCTV News that BMI is now mainly used in the medical field to improve the lives of people with brain-related problems or speech difficulties.
In China, BMI technology is still in the early stages of research, with no products on the market yet. Some people are worried that tests may influence patients’ independence and even who they are. Ethical (伦理的) concerns related to BMI also need to be dealt with. These include whether the patient has a clear understanding of what is going on when they agree to take part in the test.
1．How is the passage mainly organized
A．By explaining a problem and giving solutions.
B．By telling a story and sharing the writer’s opinions.
C．By comparing different technologies in the medical field.
D．By introducing a technology and its connected information.
2．What can BMI help paralyzed people do according to the passage
A．Recover from their illness completely.
B．Move and do simple things on their own.
C．Communicate with others without speaking.
D．Control other people’s brains with their thoughts.
3．Why is the BMI project in the passage considered as an important breakthrough
A．Because it can help paralyzed patients recover completely in a short time.
B．Because it has already been put into wide use in hospitals across China.
C．Because it can help patients control other people’s bodies with their brains.
D．Because it is minimally invasive and uses a wireless power supply without a battery.
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．Ethical concerns about BMI need to be solved in the future.
B．BMI technology has already been put on the market in China.
C．BMI technology is only used to help paralyzed patients drink water.
D．The patient can use BMI technology in three months at the hospital.
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国科学家和医生团队在脑机接口（BMI）技术方面取得的突破，包括其原理、应用、优势以及当前面临的伦理问题等。
1．文章开头通过描述一个瘫痪患者通过脑机接口技术控制手套喝水的事例，引出脑机接口技术这一主题，接着介绍了BMI的定义、应用、优势以及面临的伦理问题等，因此文章主要是通过介绍一项技术及其相关信息来组织的。
2．文章第二段指出“For paralyzed people, BMI can allow them to move and do simple things by themselves.”，直接说明了BMI可以帮助瘫痪患者自己移动和做简单的事情。
3．文章第五段提到“However, this project is minimally invasive (微创的), making sure the patient’s brain is not harmed. So it is an important breakthrough (突破). It also uses a wireless power supply (无线电源), so the implanted device doesn’t need a battery.”，说明了这个BMI项目被认为是重要突破的原因是其微创性且使用无线电源，无需电池。
4．文章最后一段提到“Some people are worried that...Ethical (伦理的) concerns related to BMI also need to be dealt with.”，表明与BMI相关的伦理问题需要得到解决，即未来需要解决BMI的伦理问题。
十八、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Ryan and Ahmed sat on their bicycles at the start of the cyclocross course. Ahmed had been competing in cyclocross for three years, but this was Ryan’s first race. He wished he could remember everything Ahmed had taught him.
Ryan reviewed the last six months in his mind. From the moment, Ahmed had first asked whether he would like to try the sport, Ryan had been excited. Ahmed helped Ryan find safety gear. He also explained the importance of practising and set up a plan for the two friends to practise together.
Practising was hard. Ryan soon grew bored with working on the same skills over and over. He was ready to race! Ryan ended up skipping (不参加) many of the practices. When Ryan did go to practices, he spent more time doing tricks with his bike than he did listening to Ahmed’s tips.
“Now the real fun begins,” Ryan thought as he sat at the starting line.
“You need to get serious,” Ahmed warned. “Cyclocross can be dangerous.”
Bang! The starting gun went off. The boys rushed off the starting line. Ryan saw the first obstacle (障碍) ahead. It was a series of small hurdles.
“Here I go,” Ryan shouted when he reached the hurdles. He jumped off his bike and landed hard on his foot. Next, he had to get his bike onto his shoulder. Ryan could not remember what Ahmed said about shouldering the bike. He tried to pick it up by the wheels but dropped it. Finally, he got his bike off the ground. As he ran, he tried to balance the bike on his shoulder. The bike was heavy, and his ankle hurt. Before he knew it, he was lying face-down in the mud.
“Are you okay ” Ryan heard his friend ask. Ahmed reached down to help Ryan. Ryan was thankful that Ahmed cared more about him than about the race. He caught Ahmed’s hand and stood.
“Ouch!” Ryan cried. It hurt to put weight on his ankle. “You were right, Ahmed. Cyclocross is about more than strength and speed. Can we spend a few more months training together I want to finish my next cyclocross race!”
1．What’s the main purpose of Paragraph 3
A．To provide more information about cyclocross.
B．To show Ryan’s efforts in practising cyclocross.
C．To introduce the safety rules of the cyclocross race.
D．To leave clues about why Ryan failed in the cyclocross race.
2．What may happen next according to the passage
A．Ryan will end his friendship with Ahmed. B．Ryan will skip more of the cyclocross practices.
C．Ryan will become serious and train harder. D．Ryan will certainly win the next cyclocross race.
3．Which of the following best describes Ahmed
A．Confident and humorous. B．Organized and helpful.
C．Brave and friendly. D．Curious and hard-working.
4．What can be the best title for the passage
A．Six Months Spent on the Practice B．Cyclocross—Strength and Speed
C．A Lesson Learned the Hard Way D．Safety First, Friendship Second
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了瑞安第一次参加越野自行车赛，因疏于练习而失败，最终明白认真训练重要性的故事。
1．文章第三段全段指出，瑞安觉得练习枯燥、跳过许多次训练、在训练时只顾玩特技而不听Ahmed的建议，这些内容为后文他在比赛中因技术不熟练而摔倒埋下了伏笔。
2．文章第九段“You were right, Ahmed. Cyclocross is about more than strength and speed. Can we spend a few more months training together I want to finish my next cyclocross race!”指出，表明他意识到了自己的问题，接下来会认真对待训练。
3．文章第二段第三句、第四句“Ahmed helped Ryan find safety gear. He also explained the importance of practising and set up a plan for the two friends to practise together.”和第八段第一句、第二句“‘Are you okay ’ Ryan heard his friend ask. Ahmed reached down to help Ryan.”指出，艾哈迈德有条理且乐于助人。
4．文章讲述了瑞安因不认真练习而在比赛中失败受伤，最终认识到“自行车赛不仅仅是力量和速度”的道理，最佳标题为“通过痛苦的经历学到了宝贵的一课”。
十九、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Black Beauty is a classic novel by English author Anna Sewell. It has sold over fifty million copies worldwide and is still one of the best-loved children’s books. The story happened in the 19th century England. During that time, horses were mainly used to work for people.
The story begins with Beauty’s happy childhood on a nice farm. His mother tells him that not all masters are the same. She teaches him to be gentle and hard-working. Under the care of his kind owner, Squire Gordon, and the wise groom John Manly, Beauty grows strong and learns what a good life can be. But his peaceful days don’t last. When the Gordons have to move, Beauty is sold. This begins a long and difficult journey from one owner to another.
At Earlshall Park, Beauty’s new owner makes all the horses wear painful short reins (缰绳) to keep their heads high for fashion. This small act causes real suffering (痛苦). Later, Beauty is sold to London to work under difficult conditions. Lucky then, Beauty meets Jerry Barker, a kind cab driver who treats him with care and never forces him. Their friendship shows true respect between humans and animals. Because of Jerry’s illness, Beauty is sold a few more times until an old friend finds him. He is taken to a peaceful farm, cared for with love, and lives out his years in happiness. After all his pain, Beauty finally comes home.
Black Beauty is not just about a horse—it’s about kindness and respect. Through Beauty’s eyes, we see both the best and worst of humans. Sewell’s messages still touch us: Animals feel pain, fear, and love, just as we do.
— Adapted from Black Beauty
1．In the 19th century England, what did horses mainly do for people
A．They lived in the wild. B．They were kept as pets.
C．They took part in races. D．They were used for work.
2．The underlined phrase “This small act” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A．Moving away from the farm B．Selling Beauty to London
C．Making horses wear short reins D．Working under difficult conditions
3．What is the correct order of what happened in the story
a. Beauty meets Jerry Barker, a kind cab driver.
b. Beauty lives happily on Squire Gordon’s farm.
c. Beauty is made to wear short reins at Earlshall Park.
d. Beauty is found by an old friend and taken to a peaceful farm.
A．b-c-a-d B．a-c-b-d C．b-d-a-c D．a-b-c-d
4．What is the main purpose of the novel Black Beauty according to the passage
A．To tell the exciting and dangerous journeys of the horse.
B．To describe the life of horses in the 19th century England.
C．To remind people that animals need respect and kindness.
D．To show how horses were important in England’s history.
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了经典小说《黑骏马》的故事梗概，讲述一匹骏马几经辗转、历经磨难的一生，借此呼吁人类善待、尊重动物。
1．第一段明确指出“The中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
2026年江苏中考模拟汇编---阅读单选（原卷版）
姓名：___________学号：___________
一、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南京·一模）When you build a house, you use a blueprint. What’s a blueprint In general, a blueprint is a drawing that shows how to put a house together with many different parts. DNA is the blueprint of life.
But building a living thing is far more complex (复杂的) than building a house. It takes millions of years for nature to change the DNA in living things to make them fit the world they live in.
How tall are you What colour are your eyes What size are your feet All these things are strongly influenced by your DNA before you are born!
DNA is fantastic!
● Except for some twins, every living thing has its own DNA．
● Some health problems can be caused by problems in your DNA．Scientists can look for these problems and, sometimes, help you before you become sick. In the future, scientists might be able to change your DNA．
● There are copies of your DNA in every part of your body. For example, your finger has the same DNA as your hair.
● You have your own DNA, but it repeats patterns from your parents’ DNA．From your DNA, scientists can identify not only you, but also people who are related to you. Your parents and grandparents are related to you, and you have their DNA．When you have a grandson or granddaughter, he or she will have your DNA．Your DNA comes from your parents.
Your DNA has billions of instructions that explain why you are the way you are. It’s one of the most amazing things on the earth!
1．Why does nature change the DNA in living things
A．To let them become taller and stronger.
B．To help scientists discover related people.
C．To make them fit their living environment.
D．To create different patterns of parents’ DNA．
2．According to the passage, which of the following is strongly influenced by DNA
A．Favourite food. B．Hair length. C．Language ability. D．Body height.
3．What can we learn about your DNA from the passage
A．Your DNA can be obtained from any part of the body.
B．Your DNA in fingers is different from that in hair.
C．Your DNA can be changed easily by scientists today.
D．Your DNA is exactly the same as your parents’ DNA．
4．What does the writer probably think of DNA
A．It is the most amazing thing on the earth.
B．It is to life what a blueprint is to a house.
C．It is easy to understand the instructions in DNA．
D．It is a part that can make the body more complex.
二、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南通·一模）A hundred years ago, it was difficult for people to communicate over long distances. Messages to far-off places were carried on horseback. Then Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph and the Morse code (密码).
Morse code is a series of dots and dashes. The dashes are about three times longer than the dots. Here is the code for the letters of the alphabet (字母表).
The Morse code also includes codes for numbers and punctuation signs (标点符号). Like texting, it also has groups of letters that stand for phrases. For example, the letters CUL stand for “see you later”. And the famous SOS signal stands for “save our souls”.
The electric telegraph could send messages using electricity. The worker at one end used a machine to tap (敲击) out a special code for each letter of the alphabet. The system changed the tapping into electrical movements and sent them to another place. Then they were changed back into the code at the place. The code was printed on a paper tape which was set on another machine. The worker on the receiving end used the code to change the message back into words. Later, workers learned to translate the code just by listening.
Messages can be sent by Morse code using light too. A flashing light can send the same dots and dashes and they can be translated by someone watching.
Today Morse code is used mostly by radio operators. Some navigation beacons (导航信标) like lighthouses still identify themselves using Morse code. Pilots flying planes by instrument (仪表) use these beacons to determine their plane’s location. But perhaps the most exciting use of Morse code is helping people with disabilities communicate. There have been cases in which people have learned to communicate using their eyelids to blink messages using Morse code. Or they have used a finger to tap out messages.
1．Why did Samuel Morse invent the Morse code
A．Because there might not be enough horses to carry messages.
B．Because communication wasn’t easy for people who lived far away.
C．Because modern electronic products were not invented at that time.
D．Because it was not easy for people to use the electric telegraph.
2．What does the code “●-●●/●●-/-●-●/-●-” stand for
A．LUCK. B．LOVE. C．LIKE. D．LOSE.
3．Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the article
A．The dots are three times longer than the dashes.
B．Morse code also includes codes for phrases.
C．Messages can be sent by Morse code using electricity or heat.
D．Before the code was printed, the message was changed back into words.
4．Now people use Morse code in many ways EXCEPT ________.
A．sending secret messages using light B．identifying lighthouses on the sea
C．helping the pilots locate their position D．helping the disabled listen to the radio
三、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南通·一模）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 practised 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.
1．The author opens the passage with a childhood memory mainly to ________.
A．show her deep love for her father and his lasting influence
B．get the readers interested and introduce her lifelong love for astronomy
C．explain how family support helped her become a professional astronomer
D．prove that early watching of stars is the key to discovering comets later in life
2．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
3．How many comets did Caroline discover by herself
A．One. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine.
4．Which of the following best describes Caroline and William’s working relationship
A．William took care of most of the work.
B．Caroline gave William more help.
C．They were important to each other’s success.
D．Caroline had to do all the dirty work.
四、阅读理解
（2026·江苏泰州·一模）The 2026 Government Work Report clearly says that China will support qualified (符合条件的) areas to carry out spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary school students, while putting into practice the wrong-time paid leave (错峰带薪休假) system for workers. As a hot topic, the policy has been tested in provinces such as Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Sichuan with useful experience.
These short holidays bring many good points to students. They can lower study pressure after long-time learning and help students keep healthy both in body and mind. With nice and comfortable weather, students can go out of classrooms to take part in real activities, including farming experiences, nature watching and local culture learning. In this way, book knowledge is turned into real-life experience.
The holidays also bring good points to families. Wrong-time leave lets parents spend happy time with their children at lower costs, away from the large crowds of busy travel seasons. Many families choose to travel, visit relatives or go to museums together, making family ties closer. At the same time, the holidays help develop local tourism and economy, making a win-win situation for education and society.
However, difficulties still exist in the policy’s carrying out. The main problem is that many working parents cannot look after their children during the holidays. To solve this, many schools offer childcare services with colorful activities, and local communities offer more activities for students. The holidays can also be set freely according to local situations.
In short, spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary school students are an important educational change. They show a turn from exam-centered education to a focus on all-round development. With joint (共同的) efforts from families, schools and society, these holidays will help students grow in a healthier and more meaningful way.
1．Why are the holidays good for society and education
A．They make schools have longer teaching time.
B．They let parents spend less time with their children.
C．They make people travel only during busy seasons.
D．They help develop local tourism and create a win-win situation.
2．Which of the following statements is right
A．Staggered (错开的) leave can help families save money and avoid crowds.
B．There are no problems in carrying out the new holiday policy.
C．All places in China have already started spring and autumn holidays.
D．Students can only learn knowledge from textbooks during the holidays.
3．What can we know about the challenges of the policy
A．Schools can do nothing to help working parents.
B．Communities don’t offer any activities for students.
C．Many working parents have difficulty looking after their kids.
D．The holidays must be set in the same way across the country.
4．What does the writer think of spring and autumn holidays
A．They are an important educational change.
B．They are useless for student’ all-round development.
C．They make education pay more attention to exams only.
D．It’s unnecessary for families, schools and society to work together.
5．What is the main idea of the passage
A．How to make students become more creative.
B．The importance of developing local tourism.
C．How to help working parents look after their children.
D．The introduction of spring and autumn holidays and their influences.
五、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南京·一模）Nobody likes to fail, even though it’s said that failure is the best teacher. However, some studies have shown that failure is not a bad thing.
Being wrong 15 percent of the time is the secret to learning new things, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, US.
In a series of experiments, they taught computers to do simple tasks, such as picking an odd or even number (奇数或偶数). They found that when the error rate (错误率) was 15 percent, the computers learned faster.
At school, teachers think students learn better when they are challenged to understand something outside of their existing knowledge. Making tasks too hard will cause students to give up easily. But if they are too easy, students will not learn anything useful.
However, it’s not clear where the “sweet spot” is. In the experiment, 15 percent was the answer, but the researchers are not sure if it will work at school. They simply hope to help teachers. Students should remember that they don’t have to be frustrated (沮丧的) if they aren’t 100-percent right all the time.
If failure is common, then how do we learn from it and succeed Another study by Northwestern University, US, can tell us.
You’ve probably heard the saying “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” However, the study found that persistence (坚持) only works if you learn from your failures. “You have to figure out what worked and what did not, and then focus on what needs to be improved,” a researcher said.
The time taken between different tries is also important. The faster you try, the better your chances of future success are. The more time you take between tries, the more likely you are to fail again.
1．According to the passage, what is the most helpful for students’ learning
A．Tasks requiring no extra effort.
B．Tasks fully understood by students.
C．Tasks far beyond students’ knowledge.
D．Tasks slightly harder than what students know.
2．What does the underlined phrase “sweet spot” mean in Paragraph 5
A．The proper time of experiments to improve learning.
B．The proper skill for students to avoid making mistakes.
C．The proper place for teachers to carry out teaching work.
D．The proper percentage of mistakes to help students learn better.
3．What does the study by Northwestern University show
A．Avoiding failures to reach success.
B．Forgetting about failures to gain success.
C．Learning from failures to achieve success.
D．Paying no attention to failures to get success.
4．How can we make the most of the time between two tries to achieve success
A．By waiting as long as possible.
B．By taking no notice of the time.
C．By trying again as soon as possible.
D．By spending the time doing nothing.
5．Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．How to Avoid Failures B．Learn from Your Mistakes
C．The Chance of Future Success D．The importance of the 15% Rule
六、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南京·一模）
Hello! My name is Melissa. I am a British reporter living in Beijing. I’m here to listen and help with any problem you might have.
Hi Melissa, My big brother’s role model is a very famous scientist. But I think my uncle is my hero. He is very smart and runs every day. He seems good at all sports. Can my role model be someone I know I’m not sure. Andy
Hi Andy, A role model is someone you look up to and admire. A role model can be anyone. Some people might choose famous people, while others might choose family members. Most importantly, they are people who show you how to be kind, work hard and make good choices. It sounds like your uncle is a great role model because he’s smart and stays active. If he leads you to be your best self, why can’t he be your role model My role model is my mom. She always supports me and is very kind to everyone. Her strength encourages me. I hope I can be like her one day! Melissa
1．What is Andy’s problem
A．Is he looking for a sports role model
B．Can a family member be a role model
C．Does he know more about his family members
D．Should he talk with his brother about role models
2．Who is Melissa’s role model
A．Her uncle. B．Her brother. C．Her teacher. D．Her mom.
3．According to Melissa, who is a role model
A．Someone you admire.
B．Someone who does well in his/ her study.
C．Someone who has a lot of wealth.
D．Someone who likes sports very much.
七、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南通·一模）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 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 smelled 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.
1．Why did Simon mix the salt with the mud
A．To prepare food for butterflies. B．To play games with Amy.
C．To make the plants grow better. D．To make it safer for Amy to dance.
2．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.
3．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.
4．What could be the best title for the passage
A．A Beautiful Butterfly Garden.
B．Simon’s Lesson on Butterflies.
C．How to Take Good Care of Butterflies.
D．Simon and Amy’s Afternoon Adventure.
八、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南京·一模）Trees are close friends in our daily lives. Although they cannot speak, we can still connect with them by hugging and watching them.
Tree hugging is quite easy: step outside, find a park, pick a tree that catches your eye, open your arms, give it a warm hug and quietly feel the connection. Many people say tree hugging helps them feel relaxed and happy.
Does “tree hugging” really have such magical effects The answer is yes! Some research shows that spending time each day hugging a tree can reduce stress and lift your mood. It can even change your brain chemistry to make you feel happier. Tree hugging helps raise the level of oxytocin (催产素) in the body. Oxytocin is a hormone closely connected with feelings like happiness, calmness and trust.
Besides hugging, watching trees can also be fun and good for your mind. Han Mingzhe, a nature educator, enjoys leading teenagers to explore the wonders of trees. “Although watching trees is a simple activity, there’s actually quite a lot you can do,” said Han. You can study a tree by looking at the bark’s texture and color. You can search for tiny holes on the trunk that allow the tree to “breathe”. You can watch the shape, edges, and veins of the leaves, and even touch and smell them. If the tree has flowers, you can check their shape, color and smell to help find out what kind of tree it is.
You can also connect with a tree’s life story. “You can feel time passing by placing your hand on the trunk with your eyes closed, or sense the flow of energy within by pressing your ear against the bark,” said Han.
1．According to the passage, how can tree hugging help us
A．By cheering us up. B．By learning history.
C．By improving eyesight. D．By making us taller.
2．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．The mood. B．Tree hugging. C．The brain. D．The research.
3．Why does the writer mention Han Mingzhe’s words in the last paragraph
A．To prove that tree hugging is a popular activity.
B．To show how we can connect deeply with a tree.
C．To explain why trees can communicate with humans.
D．To introduce that Han Mingzhe is a famous educator.
九、阅读理解
（2026·江苏南通·一模）Trees are really cool! They can tell us a lot about how the climate is changing.
Some trees can live for a very long time, like hundreds or even thousands of years. They just stand there and see all the changes in the weather on Earth.
When you look at a tree stump (树桩), you may find that the top of the stump has many rings. These rings are like a tree’s storybook. Each ring shows one year of the tree’s life. They can tell us how old the tree is and what the weather was like in that year.
In most areas, detailed daily weather records have only been kept for the past 100 to 150 years. But trees can help scientists learn about the climate from hundreds or thousands of years ago. That’s why trees are so important!
1．How old is the tree in the poster
A．About 8 years old. B．About 17 years old.
C．About 22 years old. D．About 34 years old.
2．If a scientist finds a tree with very thin rings for ten years in a row, what conclusion can he probably draw
A．The tree was damaged by insects during those years.
B．The tree was cut down and then grew back.
C．There was a long period of cold and dry weather.
D．The forest around the tree was on fire.
3．Where might you see this poster
A．In someone’s backyard. B．In a daily weather report.
C．On a website about the climate. D．In a report about a new study.
十、阅读理解
（2026·江苏泰州·一模）Carl Behnke, a food safety expert at Purdue University, had long been curious about the actual cleanliness of his reusable water bottle. He put paper towels into the bottle and, upon pulling them out, was shocked to see how dirty they turned out to be. This encouraged him to design a study. Behnke and his workmates stopped walkers along a road at Purdue University and asked if they would be happy to lend their water bottles to them as part of their research — to see how clean they were.
“One thing that stood out from the project was the number of people who didn’t want to know the results,” recalls Behnke. “Basically, they knew that their cleaning habits were poor, with some even hardly thinking about cleaning their bottles.”
Research shows that reusable water bottles can carry millions of bacteria (细菌). A study found that water in bottles used by adults went from about 75,000 bacteria in the morning to over 1-2 million by the end of the day. Pollution often comes from the drinker’s hands, mouth, and the outside of the bottle. Those who don’t wash their hands regularly may bring bacteria into their bottles. Though most bacteria are harmless, they can put some people at risk, especially those with poor health.
Besides, drinks that have sugar can feed bacteria, making the situation worse. Although there is a small chance that we get serious illnesses from reusable bottles, it’s still important to keep good hygiene (卫生).
To cut down bacterial growth, it’s suggested to clean your water bottle regularly. Behnke’s research showed that people who used brushes or dishwashers had the lowest bacteria counts. People should clean their bottles with hot water and soap, letting the bottle sit under water for about ten minutes before washing. It’s important to let the bottle air-dry to prevent wetness, which encourages bacteria. And proper hand-washing before touching your clean bottle can also help.
1．Why does the writer mention the fact that Carl Behnke put paper towels into the bottle in the first paragraph
A．To introduce the study. B．To give an answer. C．To explain a subject. D．To tell a story.
2．What can we know about the people in the study according to Paragraph 2
A．They actively helped with the study.
B．They thought the study was necessary.
C．They were confident about the study results.
D．They were clear that they didn’t take good care of their bottles.
3．What’s a suggested way to reduce bacterial growth
A．Washing with clean, dry towels.
B．Washing hands regularly with soap.
C．Using brushes with hot, soapy water.
D．Washing for about ten minutes each time.
4．Which of the following will cause the bacteria in reusable bottles to increase
① Leave sweet drinks in the bottle.
② Touch the bottle with hands or mouth.
③ Form the habit of washing hands regularly.
④ Avoid cleaning the bottle too often.
A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④
5．What’s the purpose of writing this article
A．To introduce a famous food safety expert and his research.
B．To warn readers of the bacteria in reusable water bottles and tell how to clean them properly.
C．To explain why people should stop using reusable bottles.
D．To show different ways of testing the cleanliness of reusable water bottles.
十一、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Every winter, I feel lots of memories come back as I look at my mother’s old scarf. It is a simple woolen scarf and the color has faded. But it means everything to me.
My mother was hard-working. She woke up before sunrise to prepare breakfast for the family, then hurried to work at the local factory. Although she was tired, she always came home with a smile. She then was ready to listen to our stories and help us with our homework. I remember how she wore that scarf on cold mornings, as if it served as a shield (盾牌) against life’s difficulties.
One Christmas, I decided to save my pocket money to buy her a new scarf. I spent hours in the store choosing one carefully. Suddenly, I found a special one in the corner, which could show her beauty and warmth. When my mother received the scarf, her eyes lit up like stars. She put it on at once and proudly showed it off to my father. Although she had the new scarf, she still kept the old one, saying that it held too many memories.
As the years passed, the scarf became a symbol of our connection. It cheered me up when I was sad. It encouraged me when I was facing a challenge. She was always standing by my side when I needed support. Friends would come and go, but my mother was always there, ready to offer a kind word.
Now, I am a father with two kids. I hold the scarf close to my heart each winter. It reminds me of my mother’s love. And I realize that the best gifts in life are not money or positions but love and memories.
1．What does the underlined word “faded” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Become lighter. B．Become newer. C．Become livelier. D．Become cleaner.
2．Which of the following shows the writer’s mother was hard-working
A．She woke up early to prepare breakfast.
B．She wore the scarf every morning.
C．She always kept the old scarf in the box.
D．She always came home with a smile.
3．How did the writer’s mother feel after receiving the new scarf
A．Strict and peaceful. B．Excited and angry. C．Satisfied and nervous. D．Surprised and proud.
4．What is the main idea of the passage
A．The happy childhood experiences of the writer.
B．The love and memories behind mother’s old scarf.
C．The balance between mother’s work and family life.
D．The importance of buying expensive gifts for parents.
十二、阅读理解
（2026·江苏泰州·一模）Educational Visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Thank you for your interest in educational visits to Hinchingbrooke Country Park (欣钦布鲁克国家公园). Most of the information on this page refers to school visits, but our activities can be made to suit all groups including home educators, Cub Scouts (幼童军), and youth groups. For school visits, and many other educational events, we are working together with our friends at Fireflies Forest School to provide excellent planned school visits. We can organize different activities to meet any curriculum (课程) need, in the habitats of our beautiful park.
What does a visit include
■ A staff member to lead the activities. They will be either a forest school leader or an education volunteer.
■ All equipment (设备) needed to carry out the activities.
■ Health and safety information.
■ Free places for your leaders and helpers.
How do I make a booking
If you decide to come for a visit, you will need to:
■ provisionally book a date with us (but you can change it later if you want).
■ confirm the date with us and choose activities.
■ organize your groups, so all leaders know which children they take care of and the children know who their leader is.
How can I cancel it
■ Free.
How do I pay
■ We will charge you the total money after your visit. Please make sure you let us know the number of children who have attended on the day in advance (提前).
Welcome and enjoy your day. We will be grateful if you can give us feedback so that we can continually improve what we offer.
If you require further information about the activities, please click here for more or feel free to email us: Enquiries@firefliesforestschool.co.uk
1．What does the underlined word “provisionally” mean
A．ahead of time. B．in person. C．in no time. D．at last.
2．What doesn’t the school have to do for the visit they plan to attend
A．Booking the date. B．Selecting activities. C．Giving feedback. D．Organizing groups.
3．Which of the following statements is correct
A．A part of the money must be paid before the school visit starts.
B．Once you book the visit, it cannot be cancelled for any reason.
C．Different activities will be organized in and out of the park.
D．All equipment for the activities is provided by the organization.
4．What can we learn about educational visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park
A．Visitors have to pay the booking fee in advance.
B．Free places are offered to the group leaders and helpers.
C．Only school groups are welcome to take part in the activities.
D．All activity leaders are professional forest school teachers.
5．Where can we most probably read this text
A．In a magazine. B．In a newspaper. C．In a textbook. D．On a website.
十三、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk through an ancient palace Have you dreamed of holding a 600-year-old treasure in your hands Thanks to digital (数字的) technology, you can now do all of these!
The Palace Museum is one of the largest and best-protected ancient palaces in the world, with a history of over 600 years. Inside, it holds more than 1.95 million cultural treasures. To build a closer connection with the public, the Palace Museum is trying to use digital technology to bring history to life!
Giving Treasures “Digital IDs”
Since the year 2000, the museum has worked on a huge project—creating a digital record for every treasure. The museum uses special cameras to take pictures and build digital models of each treasure. And then, the museum stores all the information including photos and videos in the data center. So far, over 1.07 million treasures have gotten their own “digital IDs”.
Travel Back in Time with VR
The Palace Museum has created digital exhibition halls and explored new models of interaction. In 2015, the Duanmen Digital Hall was set up. It is China’s first digital exhibition hall to mix traditional culture and modern technology. In the hall, you can travel back to the Qing Dynasty with VR. You feel like walking in any palace in the Palace Museum, even touching the decorations.
History Comes Alive on Your Phone
Every morning, you can open the “Daily Palace Museum” app on your phone. Like a calendar, it introduces one treasure each day. What a fun way! The Palace Museum is also on social media. It has over 40 million fans! Museum workers make short and fun videos to answer questions like: “How many meals did the emperor eat each day ” or “Was it really cold in the Cold Palace ” Recently, the museum has even used AI to create videos about treasures and let them tell their own amazing stories!
1．Why does the writer use questions at the beginning of the article
A．To make the story interesting. B．To make the story easy to read.
C．To attract the readers’ attention. D．To introduce the Palace Museum.
2．How does the museum give treasures “digital IDs”
A．It sets up a modern digital exhibition hall.
B．It creates a digital record for every treasure.
C．It develops some apps to introduce treasures.
D．It takes pictures of each treasure with phones.
3．Which sentence should go in the empty box in the last paragraph
A．It can make you travel back to the Qing Dynasty with VR.
B．It can also make you enjoy the beauty of traditional culture.
C．You can send messages to your 40 million fans on social media.
D．You can store the information of each treasure in the data centre.
4．What is the best title of the article
A．Digital IDs for Cultural Treasures B．Experience Long History with VR
C．The History of the Palace Museum D．Technology Brings History to Life
十四、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）A new social media trend called “Becoming Chinese” is becoming popular among TikTok users all over the world. More and more foreigners start to try Chinese daily lifestyles online. These daily habits include drinking warm water instead of cold drinks, wearing slippers (拖鞋) at home, eating cooked vegetables and practicing Baduanjin—a traditional gentle exercise for health. They are common in China but new and interesting to many foreigners.
Why does this trend become popular First, young people are looking for healthier living ways. Second, China’s global charm is growing day by day. The Global Times says that Chinese lifestyle wisdom can help people fight against the “burnout society (倦怠社会)”. Chinese culture teaches people to live in harmony with nature and keep a balance between yin and yang. In such a fast-changing world, these lifestyles bring people calm and peace. As Western societies struggle with uncertainty, people want to look for new ways of living outside their own countries.
CCTV points out that many young people abroad have a good impression of China, which shows China’s increasing soft power. They no longer just watch Chinese culture from far away, but take part in it. An expert from Minzu University of China calls it a grassroots cultural exchange. Foreigners learn small daily habits that Chinese people hardly realize as special culture.
US tech magazine Wired saw this trend as part of a bigger story. Chinese technology and products have influenced Western life for years, such as mobile phones, AI and cultural icons like Labubu. The “Becoming Chinese” trend is just a natural result of this influence.
In 2026, Western countries will see more new cultural trends. For example, video podcasts may become the main entertainment instead of traditional TV.
1．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Chinese lifestyle
A．Drinking warm water. B．Eating cooked vegetables.
C．Running every morning. D．Wearing slippers at home.
2．What is the main reason why young foreigners are trying Chinese daily habits
A．To learn traditional Chinese culture.
B．To live a healthier and more balanced life.
C．To prepare for traveling to China in the near future.
D．To become popular on social media platforms like TikTok.
3．What does “this influence” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．The growing interest in traditional Chinese lifestyle.
B．The spread of Chinese lifestyle wisdom on TikTok.
C．The effect of Chinese technology and cultural products.
D．The expert’s description of grassroots exchange.
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．Foreign people don’t like Chinese daily habits.
B．China’s soft power is getting stronger in the world.
C．Video podcasts have taken the place of TV in Western countries.
D．“Burnout society” can be solved easily by medicine.
十五、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）
Earth Day Celebration!22 April, 1 p.m. —3 p.m. Meet in Sunshine Square and listen to a speech. Students from Clear River Middle School are invited! Organized by Clear River Middle School’s Green Club. Hosted by our head teacher Mr Lin. Tree-planting party will be held after the speech. Welcome!
1．Who will be invited to the Earth Day Celebration according to the article
A．The students from Clear River Middle School.
B．The teachers from Clear River Middle School.
C．Members from Clear River Middle School’s Green Club.
D．The head teacher Mr Lin from Clear River Middle School.
2．What activities will be held on that day
① joining the Green Club ② listening to a speech ③ attending Tree-planting party
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．①②③
3．What type of the article is it
A．A diary B．A report. C．A letter. D．A poster.
十六、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Four Famous Historical Sites in China
The Temple of Heaven, in southern Beijing, was first built in 1420 and was rebuilt during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would pay homage to the gods and hope for a good harvest. It is the largest group of buildings in the world to pay homage (致敬) to God.
The Potala Palace was built in the seventh century and it has a long history of over 1,300 years. In 631, Songtsen Gampo, the ruler of the Tubo kingdom, asked his people to build it for Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty. It has 13 floors and is 117 meters high. And it is made of wood and stone.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses (兵马俑) is the greatest historical and cultural site in Lintong, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. The terracotta figures have the same size as a real man. They have different heights, clothes and hairstyles because of their different levels.
The Mogao Caves is formed by 492 caves, about 25 kilometers southeast of the center of Dunhuang. It is also called the Caves of a Thousand Buddhas (千佛洞). The largest statue in front of the cave wall is 34.5 meters high and the smallest is only 2 cm high. The art of Dunhuang covers more than 10 major forms, such as wall paintings, music and dance and so on.
1．Which site was built for Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty
A．The Temple of Heaven. B．The Potala Palace.
C．The Terracotta Warriors and Horses. D．The Mogao Caves.
2．Why do the Terracotta Warriors and Horses have different appearances
A．Because they were made by different craftsmen.
B．Because they were built in different historical periods.
C．Because they represented people of different levels.
D．Because they were designed to show different fighting skills.
3．Which of the following is the correct fact about the four historical sites
A．The Potala Palace was completed in the 7th century and is 117 meters tall.
B．The Mogao Caves, located 25km northwest of Dunhuang, has 492 temples.
C．The Temple of Heaven, the world’s largest religious building, was built in 631.
D．The Terracotta Warriors are taller than real people and have different hairstyles.
十七、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）It might sound like magic, but in February, a paralyzed (瘫痪的) patient was able to drink water on his own by controlling a special glove with his brain. The glove then acted as his hand. This was a success in brain-machine interface (BMI，脑机接口) technology made by a team of Chinese scientists and doctors.
BMI refers to creating a connection between the human brain and external (外部的) devices, making communication between the brain and computers. For paralyzed people, BMI can allow them to move and do simple things by themselves.
On October 24, 2023, the team put a BMI chip in the patient’s head. The chip can receive neural signals from the brain.
After three months of home recovery (康复) training, the patient can now use his brain signals to control a special glove powered by air pressure. This helps him do things like drinking water independently.
BMI technology usually means putting chips directly onto the patient’s brain. However, this project is minimally invasive (微创的), making sure the patient’s brain is not harmed. So it is an important breakthrough (突破). It also uses a wireless power supply (无线电源), so the implanted device doesn’t need a battery.
Li Yuanning from Shanghai Tech University told CCTV News that BMI is now mainly used in the medical field to improve the lives of people with brain-related problems or speech difficulties.
In China, BMI technology is still in the early stages of research, with no products on the market yet. Some people are worried that tests may influence patients’ independence and even who they are. Ethical (伦理的) concerns related to BMI also need to be dealt with. These include whether the patient has a clear understanding of what is going on when they agree to take part in the test.
1．How is the passage mainly organized
A．By explaining a problem and giving solutions.
B．By telling a story and sharing the writer’s opinions.
C．By comparing different technologies in the medical field.
D．By introducing a technology and its connected information.
2．What can BMI help paralyzed people do according to the passage
A．Recover from their illness completely.
B．Move and do simple things on their own.
C．Communicate with others without speaking.
D．Control other people’s brains with their thoughts.
3．Why is the BMI project in the passage considered as an important breakthrough
A．Because it can help paralyzed patients recover completely in a short time.
B．Because it has already been put into wide use in hospitals across China.
C．Because it can help patients control other people’s bodies with their brains.
D．Because it is minimally invasive and uses a wireless power supply without a battery.
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．Ethical concerns about BMI need to be solved in the future.
B．BMI technology has already been put on the market in China.
C．BMI technology is only used to help paralyzed patients drink water.
D．The patient can use BMI technology in three months at the hospital.
十八、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Ryan and Ahmed sat on their bicycles at the start of the cyclocross course. Ahmed had been competing in cyclocross for three years, but this was Ryan’s first race. He wished he could remember everything Ahmed had taught him.
Ryan reviewed the last six months in his mind. From the moment, Ahmed had first asked whether he would like to try the sport, Ryan had been excited. Ahmed helped Ryan find safety gear. He also explained the importance of practising and set up a plan for the two friends to practise together.
Practising was hard. Ryan soon grew bored with working on the same skills over and over. He was ready to race! Ryan ended up skipping (不参加) many of the practices. When Ryan did go to practices, he spent more time doing tricks with his bike than he did listening to Ahmed’s tips.
“Now the real fun begins,” Ryan thought as he sat at the starting line.
“You need to get serious,” Ahmed warned. “Cyclocross can be dangerous.”
Bang! The starting gun went off. The boys rushed off the starting line. Ryan saw the first obstacle (障碍) ahead. It was a series of small hurdles.
“Here I go,” Ryan shouted when he reached the hurdles. He jumped off his bike and landed hard on his foot. Next, he had to get his bike onto his shoulder. Ryan could not remember what Ahmed said about shouldering the bike. He tried to pick it up by the wheels but dropped it. Finally, he got his bike off the ground. As he ran, he tried to balance the bike on his shoulder. The bike was heavy, and his ankle hurt. Before he knew it, he was lying face-down in the mud.
“Are you okay ” Ryan heard his friend ask. Ahmed reached down to help Ryan. Ryan was thankful that Ahmed cared more about him than about the race. He caught Ahmed’s hand and stood.
“Ouch!” Ryan cried. It hurt to put weight on his ankle. “You were right, Ahmed. Cyclocross is about more than strength and speed. Can we spend a few more months training together I want to finish my next cyclocross race!”
1．What’s the main purpose of Paragraph 3
A．To provide more information about cyclocross.
B．To show Ryan’s efforts in practising cyclocross.
C．To introduce the safety rules of the cyclocross race.
D．To leave clues about why Ryan failed in the cyclocross race.
2．What may happen next according to the passage
A．Ryan will end his friendship with Ahmed. B．Ryan will skip more of the cyclocross practices.
C．Ryan will become serious and train harder. D．Ryan will certainly win the next cyclocross race.
3．Which of the following best describes Ahmed
A．Confident and humorous. B．Organized and helpful.
C．Brave and friendly. D．Curious and hard-working.
4．What can be the best title for the passage
A．Six Months Spent on the Practice B．Cyclocross—Strength and Speed
C．A Lesson Learned the Hard Way D．Safety First, Friendship Second
十九、阅读理解
（2026·江苏扬州·一模）Black Beauty is a classic novel by English author Anna Sewell. It has sold over fifty million copies worldwide and is still one of the best-loved children’s books. The story happened in the 19th century England. During that time, horses were mainly used to work for people.
The story begins with Beauty’s happy childhood on a nice farm. His mother tells him that not all masters are the same. She teaches him to be gentle and hard-working. Under the care of his kind owner, Squire Gordon, and the wise groom John Manly, Beauty grows strong and learns what a good life can be. But his peaceful days don’t last. When the Gordons have to move, Beauty is sold. This begins a long and difficult journey from one owner to another.
At Earlshall Park, Beauty’s new owner makes all the horses wear painful short reins (缰绳) to keep their heads high for fashion. This small act causes real suffering (痛苦). Later, Beauty is sold to London to work under difficult conditions. Lucky then, Beauty meets Jerry Barker, a kind cab driver who treats him with care and never forces him. Their friendship shows true respect between humans and animals. Because of Jerry’s illness, Beauty is sold a few more times until an old friend finds him. He is taken to a peaceful farm, cared for with love, and lives out his years in happiness. After all his pain, Beauty finally comes home.
Black Beauty is not just about a horse—it’s about kindness and respect. Through Beauty’s eyes, we see both the best and worst of humans. Sewell’s messages still touch us: Animals feel pain, fear, and love, just as we do.
— Adapted from Black Beauty
1．In the 19th century England, what did horses mainly do for people
A．They lived in the wild. B．They were kept as pets.
C．They took part in races. D．They were used for work.
2．The underlined phrase “This small act” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A．Moving away from the farm B．Selling Beauty to London
C．Making horses wear short reins D．Working under difficult conditions
3．What is the correct order of what happened in the story
a. Beauty meets Jerry Barker, a kind cab driver.
b. Beauty lives happily on Squire Gordon’s farm.
c. Beauty is made to wear short reins at Earlshall Park.
d. Beauty is found by an old friend and taken to a peaceful farm.
A．b-c-a-d B．a-c-b-d C．b-d-a-c D．a-b-c-d
4．What is the main purpose of the novel Black Beauty according to the passage
A．To tell the exciting and dangerous journeys of the horse.
B．To describe the life of horses in the 19th century England.
C．To remind people that animals need respect and kindness.
D．To show how horses were important in England’s history.
二十、阅读理解
（2026·江苏泰州·一模）My husband and I were in Nepal to see the sunrise over the Himalayas. One morning, we awoke to total darkness at 5 o’clock. As we rushed through a town with cameras in hand, I was attracted by the calm way the local people greeted the day. A man was boiling a large pot of milk tea, and villagers had gathered around his fire to enjoy the warm drink. But afraid of being left behind, we joined the tourists moving quickly up to the lookout point.
The top was crowded when we arrived, but after 10 minutes of cold waiting, most of the tourists had given up. “The cloud cover is too heavy,” one said. Then one by one they rushed down the hill to the next stop on their sightseeing list. I was disappointed as well, but suddenly I noticed a small Nepalese boy. He seemed perfectly calm, playing with a stick and sometimes looking at the sky. I thought he must know something we didn’t, so I decided to wait with him.
The boy and I didn’t have to wait long. Soon, a golden light broke through the clouds. The sky turned rose-colored, and the morning sun appeared — miles higher than I’d expected. Nothing could have prepared me for that sight. As the clouds slowly cleared, the great Himalayas stood before me. I sat there in complete surprise. It felt as if nature had shown me its true beauty only because I had learned to wait.
What happened that morning taught me a truth: nature offers its wonders not to those who are in a hurry, but to those who are patient and truly ready to receive them.
1．What attracted the author in the morning
A．The taste of the local milk tea.
B．The number of tourists rushing up the hill.
C．The beautiful colours of the early morning sky.
D．The calm and gentle way the local people greeted the day.
2．Most tourists left because they thought ________.
A．the boy was unfriendly B．they needed breakfast
C．the sunrise would be boring D．clouds would block the view
3．What made the writer decide to stay longer
A．The weather suddenly became warmer. B．The local boy’s calm behavior.
C．Her camera wasn’t working. D．She wanted to talk to the villagers.
4．How did the author feel when she saw the Himalayas
A．Disappointed and frightened. B．Calm and patient.
C．Surprised and moved. D．Worried and confused.
5．What important lesson did the author learn
A．Always follow tour guides.
B．Beautiful things come to those who wait.
C．Nepal is very cold in the morning.
D．Sunrise is better than sunset.
二十一、阅读理解
（2026·江苏苏州·一模）How do we know the time A clock, a watch or a mobile phone can help us. However, many years ago there were no clocks and knowing the time was not so easy. Over the centuries people have developed different ways of telling the time.
About 5,500 years ago, the Egyptians invented the sun clock. This was a tall stone building. Its shadow (影子) showed the movement of the sun. So people were able to know midday. The Egyptians made a sundial (日晷) about 3,500 years ago. It was smaller than the sun clock and could let people know the time for half a day. On cloudy days or at night, it was impossible to tell the time with a sun clock or a sundial. Water clocks were the first clocks not to use the sun. The idea is simple. Water flows (流动) from one bottle to another. When the water reaches a certain level, it shows the hours. The Egyptians used water clocks about 3,400 years ago. These clocks were popular in the Middle East and China. But they failed to make people know the exact time.
In the 13th century, the mechanical clock was invented. This was more exact, but it was expensive to make one. Over the next few centuries it was developed. For example, springs (发条) were added around 1500. This enabled people to get the correct time and allowed clocks to be smaller. In 1927, the first quartz (石英) clock was developed. Clocks became cheaper to build. It was also cheaper for ordinary people to own a clock. People began depending on them more and more to run businesses, markets and so on. More recently, in 1956, came the digital clock. And nowadays satellites send our mobile phones the time to the exact second.
There has been a lot of progress in timekeeping. Clocks are always changing but some things never change. Many of us still have trouble getting out of bed on time and not being late for school or work.
1．What’s the meaning of the underlined word“ordinary”in the third paragraph
A．Modern. B．Common. C．Rich. D．Special.
2．How many kinds of clocks are mentioned in the passage
A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Seven.
3．Which of the following shows the structure(结构) of the passage (①= Paragraph 1 ②= Paragraph 2,…)
A．①②/③④ B．①/②/③④ C．①/②③/④ D．①②③/④
4．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．The development of timekeeping. B．The importance of time.
C．The inventions of clocks. D．The history of a digital clock.
二十二、阅读理解
（2026·江苏苏州·模拟预测）
1．Which chopsticks are the best choice for picking up small pieces of food
A．Chinese chopsticks. B．Vietnamese chopsticks.
C．Korean chopsticks. D．Japanese chopsticks.
2．What do Chinese chopsticks and Vietnamese chopsticks have in common
A．They are both made of metal. B．They both have blunt ends.
C．They are both short in length. D．They are both used for deboning fish.
3．The passage mainly tells us ________.
A．the history of chopsticks in China
B．why chopsticks are popular in the world
C．how to use chopsticks in different countries
D．the different styles of chopsticks in four countries
二十三、阅读理解
（2026·江苏苏州·模拟预测）Chinese Five-Animal Exercises, also known as Wuqinxi, are the first complete set of qigong exercises following the movements of animals: monkeys, deer, birds, bears and tigers. They were created by one of the greatest doctors in Chinese history, Hua Tuo, more than 1,800 years ago.
Five-Animal Exercises are designed to get the blood moving around the body and help energy travel smoothly through it, helping people to feel better and be in good physical condition.
“The bear movements are good for the stomach. The tiger movements can reduce the pain in the back. The deer movements help reduce the fat around the middle part of the body. The bird movements can help keep our knees healthy and the monkey movements can be good for the heart.” said Hua Yi, the 59th keeper of Wuqinxi.
For those new learners, you may find it hard to pay attention. Wear comfortable clothes, keep peaceful in your mind, try to move slowly...Little by little, you’ll feel more and more in balance with nature. You may even feel you become a tiger or a deer, walking in the forest freely.
These exercises need no tools and they are easy to learn. You can search online for the videos and practise them at any time when you feel like relaxing your body and mind. Because it’s fun to practise and good for health, Five-Animal Exercises are becoming more and more popular in recent years, not only in China, but also in many other places of the world.
1．Why do people practise Five-Animal Exercises
A．To fight against enemies. B．To protect wild animals.
C．To improve their health. D．To play as a group game.
2．Which exercises can help someone with a hurting back
A．The bird movements. B．The bear movements.
C．The tiger movements. D．The monkey movements.
3．Which paragraphs show us Five-Animal Exercises are good for health
A．Paragraphs 1, 2. B．Paragraphs 2, 3. C．Paragraphs 3, 4. D．Paragraphs 4, 5.
4．Which of the following is TRUE about Five-Animal Exercises according to the passage
A．They require many special tools to practise.
B．People have to learn them only from teachers.
C．They are not easy for common people to learn.
D．People can practise them whenever they want to relax.
二十四、阅读理解
（2026·江苏苏州·一模）The Chinese pingfeng (folding screen) is an ancient invention and traditionalChinese furniture (家具). Its earliest common use dates from the Han Dynasty. The term pingfeng means protection from wind, showing its purpose at the very beginning.
As time passes, it has been made into different sizes with colourful paintings. On screens usually appears a dragon. It’s a symbol of light, growth and life-giving water. It also stands for nobility and power. The peacock, a beautiful bird, can be seen on screens too. It’s a symbol of everlasting life. Beautiful flowers, which mean wealth and good luck, are also chosen as a popular design of the pingfeng. All the designs carry people’s beautiful wishes.
Behind the pingfeng lies an interesting story. In the past the unmarried daughter of a rich family was not supposed to see or be seen by men except her father, brothers or very close male cousins. When an admirer paid a visit, however, she might take a secret look at him from a screen behind which she would be completely hidden. Her father would discuss poems with the young man and ask him to create one. If the daughter and her father were satisfied with the young man’s poem and his looks, she might agree to take him as a husband.
Today the pingfeng is back in fashion for its beauty and its practical(实际的) use as furniture. Acting as a moving wall or divider, it can be the perfect match (相配) for modern sofas and walls, which adds style to them.
The pingfeng is more than beautiful furniture.
1．What was the pingfeng used for at the very beginning
A．Protecting people from wind. B．Dividing a room.
C．Making a room beautiful. D．Hiding a person.
2．Which design is a symbol of wealth and good luck
A．The dragon. B．The peacock. C．The water. D．The flowers.
3．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 2
A．By telling a story. B．By giving examples.
C．By comparing differences. D．By explaining the result.
4．What is the best title for the passage
A．The Practical Use of the Pingfeng B．A Beautiful Story of the Pingfeng
C．Old Pingfeng in Modern Homes D．The Hidden Beauty of the Pingfeng
二十五、阅读理解
（2026·江苏苏州·模拟预测）When we feel stressed, many of us eat junk food to feel better. But a new study says this might not be a good idea. The study found that eating a lot of fatty foods can change animals’ brains in ways that increase their anxiety levels.
Christopher Lowry, who led the study, says we knew junk food could make us fat, but we didn’t know it could also make us feel more nervous.
In an earlier study, they found that large mice that ate a lot of fat had more signs of brain inflammation (炎症) and acted more nervously. To better understand why a high-fat diet might cause anxiety, the researchers put some mice into two groups. Half got a standard diet of about 11% fat for nine weeks, and the others got a high-fat diet of 45% fat. They looked at the mice’s gut (肠) health and then gave the mice tests to see how they behaved. When compared to the control group, the group eating a high-fat diet, not surprisingly, were heavier. They also had fewer types of good bacteria (细菌) in their guts. And they had more of certain things in their brains, which have something to do with stress and anxiety.
________ Fats from food like fish can be good for our brains. But his research in animals suggests that too much fat, especially at a young age, might make the brain more likely to suffer from anxiety now and later in life.
1．What does the underlined word “anxiety” refer to
A．Excitement and happiness. B．A type of delicious fatty food.
C．Physical strength and energy. D．Feelings of worry or nervousness.
2．What can we learn about the study
A．Mice in both groups had the same diet.
B．Researchers tested the mice’s behavior.
C．The study lasted for less than two months.
D．One third of the mice got a standard diet of 11% fat.
3．Which shows the relationship between the weight of a mouse (a) and how much fat it took in (b)
A． B． C． D．
4．Which of the following can be put in “________” in the last paragraph
A．Lowry explains that not all fats are bad.
B．Lowry explains that some fats can reduce worry.
C．Lowry believes that high-fat diets hurt the brain.
D．Lowry believes that a healthy diet is the key to happiness.
二十六、阅读理解
（2026·江苏苏州·一模）Nowadays, many wild animals around the world are in danger. Some kinds of them are dying out at an alarming rate (以惊人的速度). Around 200 species (物种) disappear every day. To make us aware of the serious problem and help save the animals in danger before it’s too late, our English teacher shared two posters with us.
We are losing home! Like many other animals, we live in the trees. However, billions of trees are being cut down every year to make paper for humans. In this way, a lot of animals’ homes are being destroyed! Is it right to make animals homeless so that humans can have more paper Elephants mostly live on the plain of Africa and in the forests of Asia. But today, they are facing a serious problem: large numbers are being killed for meat and skin, especially for ivory (象牙). They are in danger! Only when we stop buying elephant products can we stop the killing and save them. Let’s say NO to sale!
1．The English teacher shared two posters with his students to ________.
A．record the animals’ poor lives B．ask questions about animals
C．introduce two lovely animals D．help protect animals in danger
2．Why does the mother koala bear hold the tree tightly (紧紧地) on the left poster
A．Because she carries a baby on the back.
B．Because she needs to look for food.
C．Because she doesn’t want to lose home.
D．Because she is afraid of falling down.
3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text
A．About 200 species disappear every day.
B．Elephants are killed only for meat and skin.
C．Trees are being cut down to make paper.
D．Stopping buying elephant products helps save them.
二十七、阅读理解
（2026·江苏常州·一模）Hello there! I’m one of the Unitree (宇树) G1 humanoid robots. Let me tell you my story, straight from my own metal-and-motor heart.
________ Since day one, engineers at Unitree dreamed big: robots that could balance, sprint (全速奔跑), leap and adapt. They gave me LiDAR, depth cameras and advanced motion control systems, and taught me how to stand firm, walk steadily, and finally dance.
Robots like me practised hard before the night of 16 February, when hundreds of millions tuned in to watch the 2026 Spring Festival Gala.
Then came the moment. I stepped onto one of the world’s brightest stages, right on cue with my fellow robots, we were there to perform.
At one point, I leapt into the air and flipped before landing squarely on my feet. The audience watched in awe before breaking into applause (掌声). Some of us even performed moves inspired by kung fu—all while children shared the stage with us.
At one dramatic moment, one of us suddenly fell flat on his back. Just as the audience began to wonder what was happening, he rose smoothly to his feet. It turned out to be a trick—a classic drunken boxing move.
Last year, robots first appeared at the Spring Festival Gala, twirling handkerchiefs and performing simple movements. We’ve improved a lot since then!
Videos of this year’s show have gone viral (走红网络的) online. People replay the flips. They slow down the kicks. “It looks like something straight out of a sci-fi film,” one comment reads. At the same time, they ask, “What will robots do next ”
That question excites me. Because the gala stage is only the beginning. In the future, robots like me may work in places where people need extra hands, such as care settings and disaster zones.
And of course, some of us may remain in entertainment and education—performing, teaching, inspiring curiosity in children who look at us and think, “I want to build something like that one day.”
The gala was my debut (首次亮相). The future is my next stage. And I am ready to step forward.
1．Which of the following fits best in the ________
A．I wasn’t built to sit quietly on a shelf.
B．I was created in a large factory in China.
C．People often believe robots are only cold machines.
D．Many robots are built for display rather than action.
2．The drunken boxing move was designed to ________.
A．test whether the robot could recover from a fall
B．create a surprising moment for the audience
C．show the robot’s control over its movements
D．introduce the robot’s new performance style
3．How does the writer show the robots’ progress
A．By giving detailed numbers about their training.
B．By explaining how engineers improved the robots.
C．By describing their appearance in a scientific way.
D．By comparing this year’s show with last year’s.
4．Why does the writer tell the story in the first person
A．To explain technical details more clearly. B．To show how robots are controlled.

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