初三英语时文阅读(三)
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读—外国文学作品
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-外国文学作品01（2023·江苏淮安·校考一模）Huck is my name, Huckleberry Finn. The story started when my best friend, Tom Sawyer and I found $12,000 in a cave. That money made us rich. We got $6,000 each. Judge Thatcher, an important man in St. Petersburg, put it in the bank, and now we get a dollar a day interest (利息).Then a kind old lady called Douglas invited me to live with her because I haven’t got a family or a home. My mother died a long time ago, then my dad, Pap, disappeared. He was a violent (暴力的) man especially when he drank a lot, which was most of the time, and he often beat me. I was scared of him. I didn’t go to school like the other boys of my age. I lived on the streets and in the woods.My life changed after I lived with Douglas. She gave me a bed to sleep in and bought new clothes for me. Sheread stories to me and taught me how to eat at a table. But then her sister Miss Watson arrived. She brought her black slave (奴隶) Jim with her. I liked Jim but I didn’t like Miss Watson very much. She often shouted at me.Douglas sent me to school every day. I didn’t like going there at first because learning was very difficult. But when I could read and write a bit, I didn’t mind going.The months passed and winter came. The weather got cold. One morning I woke up and there was snow on the ground. On my way to school I saw some footprints outside Douglas’s house. There was a cross on the heel (脚后跟) of the left one. My heart jumped. Only one person wore boots with a cross on the left heel! Pap!“He’s heard about my ________” I thought. “And he wants it!”That night I went to see Jim. Jim had a magic ball made of animal hair. There was a spirit inside the ball that could answer people’s questions about the future.—Adapted from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn1．How did Huck get the money which was put in the bank?A．Huck’s father gave it to him.B．Huck’s mother left it to him before she died.C．Douglas gave it to him.D．He and Tom Sawyer found it in a cave.2．How did Huck feel about the life with Douglas?A．He hated his new life.B．He didn’t mind his new life.C．He felt satisfied with his new life.D．He wanted to get away from his new life.3．Which word can be put in the “__________”?A．life B．spirit C．secret D．money4．Which is the right order of what happened in the story?①Douglas sent Huck to school.②Huck’s mother died.③Douglas invited Huck to live with her.④Douglas read stories to Huck.A．③②④①B．②③④①C．③④②①D．②④③①02（2023·江苏镇江·统考中考真题）Katie was waiting for Gulliver’s calls. Instead, she just heard sparrows making noise in the bushes. “Maybe Gulliver missed the harbour.” Dad said. After breakfast, Katie took her camera to the harbour. All the colourful boats made pretty pictures, but not the one she wanted most.Katie waved to Ernest, her uncle’s neighbour, on the boathouse. The gull’s name, Gulliver, was given by him. The gull’s size and his single leg made the bird itself different. But Ernest told Katie what Gulliver did that first summer Katie and her dad came caught everyone’s attention. Young Katie lay in her stroller (婴儿车) on the floating dock (码头) when Uncle Ralph and Dad were repairing boats nearby. The waves from the passing boat made Katie’s stroller shake strongly. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Gulliver made the loudest cry. Dad and uncle rushed to Katie and stopped the stroller from falling into the water. They kept a close eye at Katie after that. Another summer Katie was three years old, she liked to touch everything. But Dad didn’t watch her every minute when she tried to catch small ducks around or fish from water. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” The gull’s cry brought Dad back in time. He stopped Katie as she tried to follow the small ducks running towards water. Several summers passed, and Gulliver continued to call out as Katie tried new things.This summer Katie did the usual by-the-sea things she’d learned to do. One day, she rowed a boat out but was trapped on a rock by a storm. As she looked up and tried to catch the last warmth of the sunshine through dark clouds, she saw a single white feather. A gull feather? She searched the sky for an answer. Putting her arms around knees, she closed eyes to hold in the tears (眼泪). “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Katie sat up. “Katie! Katie!” Soon, Dad and Uncle Ralph appeared. “How lucky! We heard Gulliver as we came around the rocks,” Uncle Ralph said, “At least… it sounded like him. Strange, he was nowhere in sight.” Katie remembered the feather. “I thought I heard him, too.”—Adapted from the story by Gillian Richardson5．Katie took a camera to the harbour in order to take a picture of ________.A．Gulliver B．Ernest C．sparrows D．boats6．What’s the right order of the following events about Katie?①She was trapped on a rock by a storm.②She lay in her stroller on the floating dock.③She followed the small ducks running towards water.A．①②③B．①③②C．②③①D．②①③7．Which of the following can show the change of Katie’s feelings in Paragraph 3?A．sad—peaceful—excited B．sad—excited—nervousC．helpless—hopeful—thankful D．helpless—thankful—nervous8．What’s the best title for the story?A．Katie and Gulliver B．Katie’s HolidaysC．Katie and Dad D．Katie’s Tears03（2023·江苏宿迁·校联考一模）Marie didn’t like Eva’s friendship with Tom, so she told her husband that she didn’t want any smell of horses in the house. St Clare told Tom to stop working with the horses. Eva told her father she liked going for walks with Tom. So Tom had orders to leave what he was doing when Eva needed him. Eva and Tom spent a lot of time together.Tom noticed that St Clare didn’t look after his money and his house very well, and that he spent too much money on the wrong things. He started making some suggestions, and soon St Clare understood that Tom’s business advice was very good. After some time Tom started to look after the house expenses（费用）.Tom also noticed that his master didn’t take anything seriously and didn’t live well, and this worried him. One night St Clare went to a party where he drank too much. He came home very late, and Tom and another slave（奴隶）had to help him to get into bed. Tom went into his room and prayed（祈祷）for his master.The morning after, St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him. Tom took the money but he didn’t move.“Well, Tom, what are you waiting for?” said St Clare. “Is everything alright?”“I’m afraid not, Master,” said Tom.“What’s the problem? You look very serious.”“I feel very bad, Master. I thought that Master was always going to be good to everybody.”“Well, Tom, am I not? Do you need anything?”“No, Master is always good to me. But there is someone that Master isn’t good to.”“What do you mean?”“I thought about it last night. Master isn’t good to himself.”St Clare felt his face become red, then he laughed. “Oh, Tom!” said St Clare, with tears in his eyes. “Well, you’re right. Never again, Tom, I promise.”—Adapted from Uncle Tom’s Cabin9．Tom was asked to, leave what he was doing to ________A．work with horses B．go for walks with EvaC．spend some time with St Clare D．look after money for St Clare10．In Paragraph 3, the thing that worried Tom is ________.A．St Clare asked Tom to look after his moneyB．St Clare drank too much every dayC．St Clare didn’t look after himself well and didn’t live wellD．St Clare didn’t look after Tom well11．The underlined word “himself ” in Paragraph 12 is ________.A．Maria B．St Clare C．Eva D．Tom12．According to the passage, the correct order of the story is ________.a. Maria was unhappy with Eva’s friendship with Tom.b. St Clare felt moved and joyful when he laughed.c. St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him.d. Tom’s master spent too much money on the wrong things.A．adcb B．abcd C．badc D．dabc13．From the passage, we know that Tom was a ________ person.A．lazy but smart B．kind but stupid C．caring and brave D．lazy and stupid04（2023·湖南长沙·统考二模）The Adventures of Huckleberry Fine by Mark Twain is one of the first Great American Novels. It was also one of the first major American novels ever written by using Local Colorism（地方色彩主义）. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is famous for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River.This book is about how a boy called Huck set the slave（奴隶）free and realized his dream of living an adventures life. In order to get out of his father’s control. Hook pretended that he was dead by Jim, who is practical and loyal to friends. Jim went together with Huck in the journey, and they became friends after experience. scenes of adventures. In their voyage, they met two frauds（骗子）. One called himself king, the other duke. Because of the king, Jim got caught by his master. By an expected chance, Huck and Tom, best friend of Hack. Got together, and they decided to set Jim free. At last, they made it.Although the book has been popular with young readers since it came out, the book immediately became controversial（有争论的）and has remained so today because the Southern society that it satirized（讽刺）had already been history.14．Where did the story happen in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? ________A．Along the Mississippi River.B．In the southern states.C．In Canada. 15．What is the plot（情节）of the story? ________①Huck met a run-away slave. Jim.②Huck met two frauds.③Huck pretended to be dead.④Jim was caught by his master and then set free.A．①②③④B．③①②④C．③②①④16．What does the underlined word “pretended” mean in Paragraph 2 ________.A．否定B．承认C．假装17．We can read the following in the passage EXCEPT ________.A．history of Local ColorismB．Huck’s life experienceC．popularity of the book18．What can we learn from the passage? ________A．It’s Buck’s dream to live a peaceful life.B．The book has gained a lot of attention.C．Huck succeeded in setting Jim free on his own.05（2023·吉林长春·统考一模）They left the busy streets and went to a part of the town Scrooge never visited. It was a terrible place. The streets were dirty, and the smell was very bad. The houses and shops were of the poorest kind. The people were all thin, dirty, and they looked very ill. Everything was ugly.They came to where an old man sat. He was selling dirty pieces of cloth, smelly old bones, and all kinds of old and useless things. As they watched, two old women and an old man, equally dirty, smelly, and ugly came into the shop. They carried large bags.“Come and sit by the fire,” the shopkeeper said. “Tell me what you have to sell me.”“Nothing a dead man will miss,” the first woman said with a nasty（让人讨厌的）laugh.“If he wanted to keep them after he was dead, why wasn’t he a good man when he was alive? If he had been, he would have had someone to look after him. He would not have died alone.”“That’s very true,” said the second woman, putting a few clothes on the floor. “He got the death he deserved.” She pointed at the clothes. “What will you give me for those, Joe?” She asked the shopkeeper, adding, “I did no wrong taking them from the dead man’s house.”The shopkeeper looked at everything the woman wanted to sell him and put a price on it. Then he added everything up. The final amount was very small.“That’s not much,” the woman said.“Take it or leave it,” the shopkeeper said. “I won’t pay a penny（便士）more.”—Taken from A Christmas Carol根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
初三英语时文阅读(2009.5.11)
初三英语时文阅读（2009.5.11）（材料一）今天你涂鸦课本了吗？Doodling（乱写乱画）Can Improve Memory（重点精读课文）典型阅读结构破解：提出问题→得出结论→分析原因→给出建议Doodling may look messy, but it can in fact be a sign of an alert mind (机灵的头脑). It may help you remember snippets (小片段) of key information.Researchers carried out memory tests on 40 volunteers, asking them to listen to a telephone message. As they were listening to the message, half of the volunteers were encouraged to doodle on a piece of paper, while the other half didn’t doodle at all. Afterwards, both groups were asked to write down the names and the places mentioned. To everyone’s surprise, doodlers performed much better than non-doodlers.So why? If you are doing a boring task, like listening to a dull meeting or conversation, you may not be engaged in (参与) it all the time. You may start to daydream such as visualizing (显现) your holidays. You may even end up nodding off (打盹). Those things distract you from the task at hand, resulting in (导致) poor performance. A simple thing will be sufficient (足够的) to stop your daydreaming without affecting your performance on the main task. Doodling is such a simple thing, and so this makes sense. It can keep you more alert so that you are more likely to absorb what is being said.Well, next time you’re zoning out during a dull meeting, you’d better reach for a pen and doodle — and not just to ease your boredom.（材料二）关于2010年上海世博会，你知道多少？A brief Introduction to World Expo 2010 Shanghai（应用文典型文章）应用文阅读：找出文中关键词，熟悉相关词汇>> Duration (持续时间):May 1, 2010 — October 31, 2010Expected Visitors: 70 millionExpected Participants (参展国) : 200>>Emblem (会徽)The emblem, showing the image of three people — you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes(象征) the big family of mankind. Inspired(启发) by the shape of the Chinese character “世” (meaning the world), the design conveys(传递) the organizer’s wish to host an Expo which is of global scale(规模) and shows the diversified(多种多样的) cultures of the world.>>Mascot (吉祥物)The name of the mascot of World Expo 2010, Haiba o, means “the treasure of the sea.” It is a lucky name in Chinese tradition. He is welcoming friends from all over the world with his open arms and confident smile.>>ThemeThe theme of Expo 2010 is “Better City, Better Life.” It represents the common wish of mankind for better living in future urban (城市的) environments.In 1800, 2% of the global population lived in cities. In 1950, the figure rose to 29%. In 2000, almost half of the world’s population lived in cities, and by 2010, as estimated(估计) by the United Nations, the figure will reach 55%. Expo 2010 will work out blueprints (蓝图) for future cities and harmonious (和谐的) urban lifestyles, which will promote (促进) a better city life in thefuture.>>Master plan (总体规划)The Expo Site covers a total area of 5.28 km2. It spans (横跨) both sides of the Huangpu River, with 3.93 km2 in Pudong and 1.35 km2 in Puxi. There are five functional zones (功能区) marked A, B, C, D, and E, each of which has different functions:Zone A will host the national pavilions (国家馆) of Asian countries except the Southeast Asian ones.Zone B will be home to the China Pavilion (中国馆), the national pavilions of Southeast Asian and Oceanian(大洋洲的) countries, Pavilions for International Organizations, Theme Pavilions (主题馆), Expo Centre, and Performance Centre etc.Zone C will host the national pavilions of European, American, and African countries. A large public amusement park will be built at the entrance of this zone.Zone D is home to Corporate Pavilions(企业馆). The land is one of the original places of modern Chinese national industry. So some of the old industrial buildings will be kept and renovated (修复) into Expo pavilions.Zone E will host stand-alone (独立的) Corporate Pavilions, Urban Civilization Pavilion (城市文明馆), and Urban Best Practices Area (城市最佳实践区).（材料三）4月26日，海峡两岸关系协会会长陈云林与台湾海峡交流基金会董事长江丙坤在南京签署了《海峡两岸空运补充协议》、《海峡两岸金融合作协议》和《海峡两岸共同打击犯罪及司法互助协议》3项协议。
时文阅读-中考英语阅读理解
时文阅读|中考英语阅读理解【答案页末】阅读理解1：疫情让我们反思当下的城市生活方式COVID-19has made people think harder about their relationship with nature.It has also raised questions about urban(城市的)lifestyles.The sharing economy(共享经济),working in open offices,living in crowded apartments and the food industry’s use of reusable products have made the perfect storm for a pandemic(大流行).Although the sharing economy might be good–it’s cheaper to rent than to own–sharing spaces and objects are great ways to spread the virus.How does one do“social distancing(和他人保持安全距离)”when they are expected to share cars,bikes,apartments and even the same offices?The trend(趋势)of using open offices,which can save space,is working against us.In this type of office,workers don’t have their own desk–everything is shared.Sometimes,computers and chairs are also shared,which is not hygienic(卫生的).Fortunately,more workers are working from home during the pandemic,but that won’t last forever.Reusability(循环利用)is a common practice in the restaurant industry.Reusable cups and chopsticks are often used.Unfortunately,reusable products increase the chance of spreading disease.For example,Starbucks recently stopped refilling(重新装满)customers’reusable cups in order to stop the spread of the virus.People like to be social.But the virus has made this more dangerous.We have to be careful about how we interact(交往)with others for now.Perhaps we need to rethink about our lifestyles to reduce the spread of future pandemics.1.According to the author,the strong point of the sharing economy is that_____.A.it lasts longerB.it costs lessC.it’s popularD.it’s hygienic2.Paragraph3is mainly about_____.A.how working at home won’t last longB.how shared offices can save spaceC.the hygienic problems of open officesD.the sharing economy trend3.According to the author,restaurants can spread the virus easily because_____.A.everything is shared in many restaurantsB.they use too much disposable tablewareC.many restaurants have poor hygieneD.cups and chopsticks are often reused4.The author probably agrees that_____.A.we need to change some of our lifestylesB.the sharing economy won’t last foreverC.no one can stay out of the sharing economyD.we shouldn’t stay away from shared products阅读理解2：山川异域，风月同天In late January,a donation of masks and thermometers from the Japan Youth Development Association in Tokyo to Hubei Province caused a stir on Chinese social media.This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box:“山川异域，风月同天。
2023年中考英语热点时文阅读03 热点新闻
2023年中考英语新热点时文阅读-热点新闻01（2022·湖北武汉·模拟预测）Global News Around the WorldRaising money for UkraineA group of 17 children teamed up to swim the width of the English Channel in less than an hour, and have collected more than ￡3,300 for people suffering from（遭受）the war in Ukraine. The children, aged between 6 and 15 years old, swam together at their local pool in Derbyshire, England, and completed a distance of 21 miles among them.______________Yellowstone National Park in the US is marking its 150th anniversary（周年纪念日）, and it has started a new program called the Inheritance Pass. It is accepting $1,500 donations in exchange for an annual entry pass which is also good for the donor’s children and grandchildren in 150 years. And themoney raised through the sale of “Inheritance Passes” will be used to preserve（维护）the park for the next 150 years.Max’s second Big Camp-OutMax Woosey, 12, has spent more than 670 nights camping outside for charity. Through the challenge, he has braved howling winds and rain to raise ￡700,000 for a hospice（收容所）near his home in Devon, UK. Max is marking his second anniversary with a Big Camp-out, inviting young people to join in from their garden or to put up a tent in their living room to raise money for any charity they choose.1．All the news above has something to do with __________.A．travel B．fundraising C．nature D．sports2．Why did the children complete a 21-mile swim?A．To find out the width of the English Channel.B．To escape from Ukraine for a better living.C．To raise money for those who are suffering from the war.D．To develop their team spirit.3．What would be a good heading for the second piece of news?A．An annual $1,500 donation.B．150 years of Yellowstone National Park.C．How and when to get “Inheritance Passes”.D．Yellowstone offers a special entry pass good for year 2172.4．The idea behind “Inheritance Passes” is to __________.A．help safeguard the park for the futureB．leave the donor something as a memorialC．raise money for children in 150 yearsD．draw more people to pay a visit to the park5．What can we learn about Max Woosey?A．Many young people are joining him for an outing.B．He often camps in a garden in bad weather.C．He hopes more people can show love and care to those in need.D．He started the challenge more than two years ago.02（2022·湖北武汉·二模）________________________________Resting her phone on a stand and making the light more suitable, 49-year-old Lyu Min started her livestreaming session—her daily job during the COVID-19 outbreak. Dressed in a qipao, a traditional Chinese dress, Lyu started the livestreaming session from her workshop at 10 in the morning, sharing the art of making Chinese knots with many handicraft (手工艺) lovers. She is using a length of colored string and determination to keep this traditional art of Chinese knots alive and help more people understand the culture.Online traditional Yue opera showRecently, Chen Yu, an actress of Yue Opera in Ningbo, Zhejiang province has caught people’s attention through livestreaming. She wears costumes and sings beautiful songs from Yue Opera. Apart from singing, Chen also introduces knowledge about Y ue Opera when interaction (互动) with her fans. “A number of people at home and abroad visit me online, so as an actress, it’s necessary for me to tell newcomers about this traditional culture.”National parks with Yangtze River CultureChina plans to construct national parks with Yangtze River culture as their theme, as part of efforts to protect the waterway’s cultural heritage. According to a circular (通告) on the parks’ construction (建造) said by the central leading group on developing national culture parks, the parks will be located in the 13 provincial-level areas in the Yangtze River basin.6．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news?A．CULTURE B．EDUCA TION C．TECHNOLOGY D．SCIENCE7．The best heading for the first news would be __________.A．Having Chinese knots classes online during the outbreakB．Introducing an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产)C．Livestreaming the art of making Chinese knotsD．Attracting more handicraft lovers to make Chinese knots8．The underlined word “livestreaming” in the first news is close to __________.A．equipment (设备) for recording videos B．sending out while happeningC．equipment for making handicrafts D．sending out after recording9．It’s clear that Chen Y u __________.A．wants to enjoy herself by wearing costumes and singing Yue OperaB．wants to attract more people’s attention through livestreamingC．is aimed at spreading the culture of Y ue OperaD．is the best actress who sings Y ue Opera in Ningbo, Zhejiang province10．The third news wants to tell the readers __________.A．there are 13 provinces in the Yangtze River basinB．the sights along the Yangtze River basin are very beautifulC．there are 13 national culture parks in the Yangtze River basinD．China plans to build national parks to protect the waterway’s cultural heritage.03（2022·湖北武汉·模拟预测）Learning how to save lives with CPRIf you see someone collapse (失去意识), perhaps as a result of a heart attack, what can you do while you wait for an ambulance (救护车)? Chen Wenqiaochu set a good example when he was 14. He performed CPR on a cleaner at his school, saving the man’s life. On Aug 24, a joint guideline (联合通知) was issued by the Ministry of Education and Red Cross Society of China(红十字会). It asks all public schools nationwide to provide first-aid courses, including CPR training, as a part of health education.________The Ministry of Education has banned convenience stores (便利店) in all kindergartens, primary, middle and high schools across the country. The regulation (规章制度) has taken effect since April 1. Many students were sad about the ban. However, many parents expressed support for the regulation. The Beijing News reported. The regulation also requires schools to monitor students who may be overweight, and intervene (干预) to make sure they follow a healthy diet.No mobile phones in campusIn a notice published by the Ministry of Education on Monday, primary and secondary school students are asked not to bring their cell phones onto the campus, except when it is approved by their parents along with a written application form. Another major point is that teachers are not allowed to11．All the news above has something to do with ________.A．food B．schools C．first aid D．phones 12．What would be a good heading for the second news?A．Follow a healthy diet.B．Snack stores are bad for students.C．Snack stores close in view of health.D．Health regulation has taken effect.13．From the news above, we can know that ________.A．Nobody can bring the mobile phone onto the campusB．The regulation about snack stores were carried out to ensure students’ health C．All public schools have already provided first-aid coursesD．Chen Wengiaochu and the cleaner saved a man’s life by performing CPR14．If you want to bring a cell phone to school, you need to ________.A．ask the teacher for permissionB．refuse to follow the rules about mobile phonesC．hand in an application form approved by your parentsD．fight against the regulation15．What’s the purpose of the Ministry of Education according to the news above? A．To improve students’ learning ability.B．To help students develop good learning habits.C．To make sure students have a healthy learning environment.D．To prevent students from using electronic products.04（2022·湖北武汉·模拟预测）China’s Long March 8 launched (发射) 22 satellites (卫星) into orbit (轨道). It set a record for the most satellites ever launched by a Chinese rocket. Before it, the Chinese record for the most satellites launched by one rocket was the first flight of the Long March 6. The world record is held by SpaceX’s Falcon 9, which carried 143 satellites.The Second Space ClassAstronauts in the China Space Station (CSS) hosted their second space class for youngsters on Earth. The educational class is a part of China’s effort to take full advantage of the CSS with an aim to encourage young minds to study science. This is the third such event the country has hosted from space and the second one from the CSS.____________________On April 9, the International Space Station (ISS) welcomed its first all-private team of astronauts. The four space travelers are on a 10-day trip to the station. Each of the passenger paid $55 million for the rocket ride, and they did hundreds of hours of training. On the trip, the team plans to carry out 25 experiments in science, education and human health.16．All the news above has something to do with ________.A．space B．rocket C．astronaut D．flight17．What can we know about Long March 8?A．A new world record was set.B．143 satellites was launched by one rocket.C．It launched more satellites than Long March 6.D．SpaceX’s Falcon 9 carried the most satellites in the world.18．Why did CSS hold the space class?A．To put Chinese space station into good use.B．To develop teenagers’ interest in science.C．To show their effort for Chinese education.D．To enrich youngsters’ life on Earth.19．The best heading for the third news would be ________.A．Private Team of Astronauts B．Most Expensive TravelC．Buying Tickets to Space D．Training for Rocket Ride20．It’s clear that the four travelers ________.A．will stay in space for 10 daysB．belong to the International Space StationC．only spent a large amount of money for the tripD．are ready to perform different experiments during the trip05（2022·黑龙江佳木斯·三模）On December 3rd, 2021, the China—Laos Railway（中老铁路）, started running. The railway runs 1, 035 km long, including 422 km in Laos. It connects the city of Kunming with Vientiane（万象）, largest city and capital of Laos.The China—Laos Railway is another example of the friendly cooperation（合作）between China and other countries under the Belt and Road Initiative（一带一路）. Without doubt, this road will be a golden line which has great influence on the people of both contries.Souphanh Keomixay, a former government leader in Laos, said the China—Laos Railway could give new chances for Laos. The World Bank reported in 2020 that a total of 3.7 million tons of goods （货物）could be transported（运输）on trains by 2030. But in the past, fewer goods were transported.The railway brings great development for Laos, too. When the railway comes into full service, it will greatly cut the cost of transportation in the country and there will be more visitors, too. And the price of goods which comes abroad can be lower.For 22-year-old Sida, a Lao staff member, said, “The railway has given me a good job. Now I can support my family. At the same time, it will help Laos develop more quickly.”Choose the best choice according to what you read.21．The China—Laos Railway connects the city of ________.A．Vientiane with Laos B．China with Vientiane C．Kunming with Vientiane22．What did Souphanh Keomixay say about the China—Laos Railway? ________A．It made Lao people upset.B．It wasn’t helpful at all.C．It could give new chances for Laos.23．When the railway comes into full service, there will be more ________ in Laos.A．doctors B．competitors C．visitors24．According to the last paragraph, Sida felt ________about the China—Laos Railway.A．thankful B．awful C．careful25．Where can we find the passage? ________A．In a novel. B．In a newspaper. C．In a film magazine.参考答案：1．B2．C3．D4．A5．C【导语】本文讲述孩子们游泳来筹款帮助乌克兰战争中的人，黄石国家公园筹款来维护公园的未来建设以及马克斯通过在外露营来筹款帮助那些需要帮助的人。
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读(原卷版)
2024中考英语热点时文阅读理解训练文章导读阅读理解A篇:新版ChatGPT能说会看！B篇：“小土豆”变“小金豆”：人才与科技助力湖北恩施乡村振兴.C篇：嫦娥六号：人类首次月背“挖土”有多难?D篇：参加模拟联合国，培养国际视野与多元技能。
E篇：要警惕大数据算法制造的“信息茧房”F篇：历史电影需要还原历史吗？G篇：生活中“大算法”无处不在，我们如何抵制让我们单一化的趋势。
A 阅读理解ChatGPT now has an upgrade (升级) with its new AI model, GPT-4o.But why “o”? It stands for “omni”, which means it can do “all things” in “all ways”. It is stronger than any of the GPT models that came before it.GPT-4o can understand orders through voice, text or images . It can also give answers in all these types of media, said its maker OpenAI. When chatting with you, it can respond as fast as a person can. “Talking to a computer has never felt really natural for me; now it does,” said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a blog post.The new model may become your “new best friend” as it can help you with many things. It can teach you new languages, summarize a meeting and translate things really fast. But most helpful of all, GPT-4o can be your personal teacher.In a video on the OpenAI website, GPT-4o helped a boy named Imran Khan with a math problem. Instead of giving him the answer, it asked, “Do you remember the formula (公式)?” This helped Khan think step by step. When Khan made mistakes, GPT-4o gave hints (提示) and let him try again, instead of just telling him the answer. These abilities are making lots of people think and talk about the power of GPT-4o. “Teachers give classes to many students at the same time. Now with AI, each person’s learning experience is tailored (定制) to their requirements. It fits what a student needs,” a viewer of the video wrote online. But others also worry it might take away some teachers’ jobs.Still, many people see hope. If used right, GPT-4o can give more support to people like the blind or those feeling lonely, Emma Darcy, who works at Denbigh High School in the UK, told Forbes.1. You can communicate with GPT-4o through_____.a. textb. voicec. imaginationd. imagese. videosA. abcB. abdC. bcdD. cde2. Sam Altman’s words showed that _____.A. GPT-4o is as smart as a humanB. talking to AI is still impossibleC. GPT-4o can replace mediaD. GPT-4o made big progress3. How does GPT-4o help Imran Khan with his math problem in the video?A. By giving him the answer directly.B. By guiding him step by step.C. By telling him the key formula.D. By pointing out his mistakes.4. What is people’s worry about GPT-4o according to the story?A. It may make some teachers lose their jobs.B. It may help students cheat in exams.C. It may totally change our education.D. It helps students learn independently.5. What good side does Emma Darcy see in GPT-4o?A. It can create more jobs for society.B. It can help blind or lonely people.C. It can upgrade our school education.D. It can make people work faster.B 阅读理解Li Jing is from Maotianping village in Cuijiaba, a town in the Enshi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture (自治州) of Hubei. She was one of the first in her community to go after higher education.Following the call of rural revitalization (乡村振兴), after graduation, Li decided to return to her village in 2022. The 29-year-old now serves as the director assistant to the village secretary of the Maotianping Village Committee. Her role focuses on improving the quality of life for her fellow villagers.Rural revitalization is a key part of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), set as a national strategy to draw talent to rural areas.Enshi heavily depends on agriculture and most of its farmers grow potatoes. Li and her colleagues’ jobs include communicating with the villagers and making potatoes grow better. “We often hold meetings in the village square, where we share ideas on potato planting techniques , market trends and more,” Li said.To sell more potatoes to places outside their village, the young people there choose to do livestreaming. “Video-sharing platforms like Douyin have greatly broadened our reach, increasing the popularity and sales of our small potatoes,” Li said.Along with other methods, such as e-commerce (电商) platforms like Meituan, the money made from potato sales each year has risen from 1,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan, according to Li.Emphasis has been placed on the quality of the potatoes. Li’s team created positions like potato managers, similar to marketing and sales specialists. There’s even a role as a potato appraiser (鉴定人), picking the best-looking potatoes for sale.In the near future, Li hopes to continue helping villagers raise their potato production and increase their income. She and her team’s long-term plan is to promote urban-rural integration (城乡融合).“I think it’s now called ecological tourism , ecological culture and green industries,” she said.1. What is Li Jing's current position in her village?A. Village SecretaryB. Director of the Village CommitteeC. Director Assistant to the Village SecretaryD. Potato Appraiser2.What does the underlined word “broadened” mean?A. 减少B. 拓展C. 增强D. 加深3. How has the use of video-sharing platforms impacted potato sales in Maotianping village?A. It has led to a decrease in potato sales.B. It has increased the popularity and sales of potatoes.C. It has no significant effect on potato sales.D. It has caused a shift in the types of potatoes grown.4. What is one of the roles created by Li's team to emphasize the quality of potatoes?A. Village SecretaryB. Potato ManagerC. Director AssistantD. Potato Appraiser5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of higher education in rural areas.B. The role of technology in rural revitalization.C. The economic impact of potato farming in Enshi.D. Li Jing's journey from education to village leadership.C篇：阅读理解What is the far side of the moon like? Dark, cold and empty. But it will soon have a visitor – China’s Chang’e 6 probe (探测器).The Chang’e 6 probe will be the first in the world to take stone and soil samples from the moon’s far side. The probe was launched successfully from Hainan on May 3.Humans have done 10 missions to the moon to bring back moon samples, including China’s Chang’e 5 mission in 2020. However, all these missions so far have visited the side of the moon that faces Earth.Because the moon turns at the same speed as it circles Earth, we can never see the far side of the moon. This makes it hard to stay in contact with any spacecraft that goes there.To help the Chang’e 6 space probe “talk” to Earth, China sent a new relay satellite (中继卫星) called Queqiao 2 into space to travel around the moon, helping send messages back.The Chang’e 6 probe also has new smart tools to help it collect samples better. “Even if the probe loses contact with Earth, it can do important work by itself,” Wang Qiong, deputy chief designer of the Chang’e 6 mission.The Chang’e 6 mission to the moon will take 53 days. During this time, the probe will go into orbit (轨道) around the moon and land in a place called the South Pole-Aitken Basin. It is a huge crater (撞击坑) on the far side of the moon. There, it will collect up to 2 kilograms of stone and soil to bring back to Earth. Scientists will study these samples to learn more about the moon.1. How is Chang’e 6’s mission different from other missions before it?A. People can see where the probe works from Earth.B. The mission will start from the moon’s near side.C. The probe will bring back stone and soil samples.D. The probe will work on the far side of the moon.2. What is the role of Queqiao 2?A. Sending the Chang’e 6 probe into orbit.B. Moving between Earth and the moon.C. Acting as a bridge between Earth and Chang’e 6.D. Helping people on Earth talk on the phone better.3. Why is it challenging to communicate with a spacecraft on the far side of the moon?A. The far side is always dark and cold.B. The far side is out of sight from Earth, making communication difficult.C. The Chang’e 6 probe does not have the necessary communication tools.D. The South Pole-Aitken Basin blocks communication signals.4. What can we learn from the passage?A. The Chang’e 6 mission will last over two months.B. Astronauts will collect 2 kilograms of moon samples.C. We can never see the South Pole-Aitken Basin on Earth.D. The probe completely depends on people’s control.5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The Chang’e 6 probe is designed to study the moon's orbit.B. The Chang’e 6 mission marks a significant advancement in lunar exploration.C. The Queqiao 2 satellite is essential for space communication.D. The South Pole-Aitken Basin is the only place on the moon worth exploring.D篇：阅读理解From April 20 to 21, 21st Century and Beijing Language and Culture University co-hosted the Seminar on Gen Zer’s Role in Public Diplomacy (Z世代公共外交交流会) in Beijing. Over 100 teachers and students from across China gathered to discuss how students can have better public diplomacy skills by taking part in MUN activities.Wei Huacan, a 15-year-old from Qian Xuesen Middle School in Beijing, dreams of becoming a prosecutor (检察官). Having taken part in MUN and relevant activities for many times, he finds MUN super helpful for his future dream.“MUN activities cover lots of topics, not just diplomacy but also law and more. For example, the international court (法庭) in MUN really supports my law studies goals,” said Wei.MUN doesn’t just help students get closer to their big dreams; it also helps them do better in school.Eye-opening experience“MUN activities help students think more logically and quickly, making them better at speaking and debating in public,” said Zhang Lingyun, a teacher from Soochow Foreign Language School in Jiangsu. Her school has a special MUN class for students, with an MUN club for hands-on experience.Chen Wuyue, a student at Hangzhou Foreign Languages School in Zhejiang, has been taking part in MUN since grade 7.“When I represented other countries, I stand in their shoes to think and speak. This helps me form my own ideas, instead of just learning from books,” she said. Chen feels that MUN has opened her eyes to what’s happening all over the world, helping her look further than what’s just in the textbooks.Bridging the gapAs a fantastic way for young people to learn skills, MUN is growing fast in China. Take China Daily MUN (CDMUN) as an example. It covers over 200 schools across 26 provinces, autonomous regions and special administrative regions in China, according to Hu Linhui, director of the Training Department at 21st Century.CDMUN has helped schools in the east and west across China talk and learn more from each other. “Schools in the west are now using MUN to help mix different subjects together,just like schools in the east do,” said Hu.“This program has bridged the gap between schools and promoted educational fairness among different places.”１.What was the main topic of the Seminar on Gen Zer’s Role in Public Diplomacy?A. How to improve debate skills in students.B. How to improve students’ public diplomacy skills.C. How to increase logical thinking among students.D. The history and importance of public diplomacy.２.Why does Wei Huacan find MUN activities helpful for his future dream?A. Because he enjoys traveling to different countries.B. Because MUN activities cover topics related to law.C. Because he wants to become a teacher.D. Because he likes to read international court cases.３.What does Zhang Lingyun believe MUN activities can help students with?A. Improve their logical thinking and public speaking skills.B. Learn more about international diplomacy.C. Become better at writing essays.D. Gain more knowledge about different cultures.４.What does a underlined sentence express the Chen Wuyue 's meaning?A. We should speak and think properly.B. Standing and speaking are also correct.C. We also need to speak and think from the others’ viewsD. Book knowledge is important but social practice is more important.５.What is the main idea of the passage?A. MUN is a platform for students to learn about international relations.B. CDMUN is the largest MUN program in China.C. The Seminar on Gen Zer’s Role in Public Diplomacy was a huge success.D. MUN activities are beneficial for students' personal and academic development.E篇：阅读理解Have you ever felt like you’re in your own small world, where everything you hear or see just makes you more sure of what you already think? It’s like being in an “echo chamber (信息茧房)” – a place where your own ideas keep coming back to you, and you don’t hear any different ones. This isn’t something new, but with everyone on social media, it’s happening a lot more now.Echo chambers are like invisible (看不见的) rooms on the internet where everyone agrees with you. Think about how people used to sit around a fire, telling stories that made everyone else all nod and smile. Now, we have the internet – our modern-day fire – where platforms let people from all over the world share their thoughts. Social media platforms know exactly what we like. That’s thanks to very clever algorithms (算法) - sets of rules that computers follow to figure out what you enjoy based on what you click on, like, and share online. These algorithms watch what we do on the internet to show us more information that matches our interests and even what our friends like.But, being in echo chambers can be a bit tricky (棘手的). They make us feel good because we’re surrounded by views we agree with, but they also make us see the world in a very limited way. This can make our opinions very fixed and make it hard for us to understand people who think differently. It might even make us feel more separated and worried because everyone outside our “bubble ” seems so different.Luckily, there are ways to break free from echo chambers. One big step is to challenge ourselves by looking for information from different sources . This means exploring more diverse or different things on the internet, reading different kinds of stories, and talking to people with other views. Also, ask questions about where information comes from, double-check facts and be open-minded. In this way, we can make sure we understand the wider world a lot better.1.What does the term “echo chamber” refer to?A. A physical room where people share stories.B. A place on the internet where everyone agrees with you.C. A social media platform for sharing personal ideas.D. A modern-day tool for telling stories around a fire.2.What role do algorithms play in creating echo chambers?A. They connect people with different views.B. They encourage people to share more stories.C. They promote diverse discussions on the internet.D. They limit the type of information people see.3 What might be a reason someone feels separated and worried in an echo chamber?A. They are unable to share their own stories.B. They are unable to access social media platforms.C. They don't have enough diverse information.D. They feel that everyone outside their bubble is very different.4. What can be inferred about the author's view on echo chambers?A. The author thinks echo chambers are beneficial for forming opinions.B. The author sees echo chambers as a natural part of social media.C. The author believes echo chambers can be limiting and should be avoided.D. The author thinks echo chambers are necessary for sharing personal ideas.5.What is the main idea of the passage?A. The history and development of social media platforms.B. The concept and effects of echo chambers on social media.C. The importance of algorithms in shaping our online experience.D. Strategies for promoting diverse discussions on the internet.F篇：阅读理解History is a tricky puzzle. It's dug up, written down and argued over. People always say that only the winners ever really get a say, and it's quite hard for historians to uncover the complete truth without any errors or bias.So what happens when history meets films? Can a Hollywood film get the history right and make an entertaining piece of art?Oscar winner Oppenheimer (《奥本海默》) sets a good example. In the film, the conversation between Oppenheimer and Albert Einstein by the lake is not historically accurate, but it feels natural in the whole story, and it serves as the icing on the cake (锦上添花), according to The Paper.There are many other examples like Oppenheimer. Usually, in a two-hour film, it is impossible to show the main character's entire complicated life. To make the story fun and dramatic, film makers need to take essential elements (元素) of the original history and create a new fiction. It's an inevitable and necessary choice.Meanwhile , the film Napoleon (《拿破仑》) shows that not all changes can be helpful. Many people think that the fictional parts of the film make the whole story messy since the storylines of war and love are both done poorly.There are many other examples of successful historical fiction films. It's possible that the very lack of historical precision (准确性) in these films, apart from the historical setting and character names, contributes to their greatness. They can present an attractive story set in a period that continues to be widely discussed in today's world. Whether you're into history or not, it's difficult to deny the emotional power these films bring to the screen.According to The Guardian, historical fiction becomes successful when the film provides an enjoyable experience, instead of aiming for strict historical accuracy. A historical film should be regarded as a work of historical fiction rather than a strict history lesson. Also, it seems unfair to ask that filmmakers strictly follow historians' events when historians often disagree among themselves.1.What is the main challenge historians face when uncovering history?A. The lack of physical evidence.B. The complexity of historical events.C. The bias of the winners' accounts.D. The difficulty of finding written records.2. How does the film Oppenheimer handle historical inaccuracies?A. It avoids creating fictional elements.B. It blends a non-factual conversation seamlessly.C. It focuses on the main character's entire life.D. It prioritizes historical accuracy over entertainment.3.What can be inferred about the film Napoleon?A. It is an example of a successful historical fiction film.B. It is praised for its accurate historical portrayal.C. Its fictional parts are considered to be chaotic.D. It focuses on the main character's emotional journey.4.What does The Guardian suggest about historical fiction films?A. They should always be historically accurate.B. They should be entertaining rather than strictly accurate.C. They should not be considered as works of art.D. They should only be made by professional historians.5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. History is difficult to interpret accurately.B. Hollywood films cannot represent history correctly.C. Filmmakers should follow historians' accounts strictly.D. Historical fiction films should be entertaining and emotionally powerful.G篇：阅读理解Do you know that our lives are actually controlled by something called algorithms? But do we really get how they change the things we like and who we are?In a book called "Filterworld: How Algorithms Make Our Culture All the Same," a person named Kyle Chayka talks about how these smart computer rules, or algorithms, are on websites like Instagram and Spotify. They make our culture very same-y. What we like doesn't just come from us, but from these computer rules that want to keep us looking at our screens all the time. If what we like helps make us who we are, then this could be a bigger problem for how we think and feel than we think. Just mindlessly scrolling on Netflix or TikTok might not seem like a big deal, but after a while, we might forget what we really like.These taste-making computer rules are hard to escape. Chayka shows us this by talking about how they are in every part of life: like what we see on TikTok, where we eat when we use Google Maps, the music we listen to on Spotify, and even who we might want to go on a date with on Tinder. This world where computer rules make our decisions can change a lot of things about how we live and move around our towns and cities. It makes everything kind of flat and the same. No one can avoid this Filterworld completely.If you're lucky and don't have to use these computer rules for your work or school, you might be able to take a break from them sometimes. But what if your friend tells you about a movie they saw on the internet or you want to buy some shoes because everyone is wearing them after seeing them in an ad? It can feel like there's nothing you can do.But even though this Filterworld is hard to get away from, there is still hope. You can start by paying more attention to the things you choose to watch or listen to. This could mean learning more about a movie you saw or giving money to an artist you like. Even just telling a friend about a music album you think they might like is better than just mindlessly watching random stuff on TikTok. As Chayka says, to fight against these computer rules, "you have to really want to and choose to live your life in a different way."1. What does the term "algorithms" refer to in the context of the article?A. Rules that control our daily routines.B. Computer programs that decide what we see online.C. Games that we play on websites like Instagram.D. Ways to calculate our preferences in math.2. What is Kyle Chayka’s opinion on algorithms?A. They improve our tastes.B. They make our culture more alike.C. They help to identify our personality.D. They contribute to psychological problems.3. What might be a reason someone would feel helpless in the context of the article?A. They cannot understand how algorithms work.B. They are unable to stop using their favorite social media.C. They see a movie recommended by a friend on the internet.D. They want to buy shoes because of a social media advertisement.4. Which of the following is a way to resist the impact of algorithms?A. Limiting the use of social media platforms.B. Making choices based on friends’ suggestions.C. Getting more involved with the selected media.D. Disconnecting from social media advertisements.5. What is the best title for the text?A. Algorithms: Cultural TakeoverB. The Secret of AlgorithmsC. Social Media: Cultural MessengerD. The Rise of Digital Platforms— 11—。
【中考阅读专项】时文阅读综合训练-初中英语时文阅读03(解析版)
【中考阅读专项】时文阅读综合训练-初中英语时文阅读3文章导读阅读理解A篇：李白与杜甫同台作诗？现代人形机器人有了巨大的发展。
B篇：虚拟服务，为用户提供了更多的选择和便利。
你需要吗？C篇：启迪心灵的故事——心动不如行动，一个实干家胜过百个梦想家。
D篇：元宇宙国家——图瓦卢计划成为首个元宇宙国家。
E篇：自日本核排海后，中国“内陆海鲜”火出圈儿。
阅读回答问题：国漫和电视剧—中国传统文化在国漫和电视剧中得到传承和创新，中国传统文化也滋养中国国漫和电视剧。
语法填空：A《史记》---- 向我们呈现鲜活的历史人物完形填空：中国传统故事——高山流水，知音难遇。
A，阅读理解Technology has brought ancient poets “back to life”. At the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing, there were two robots that looked like the Chinese poets Li Bai and Du Fu. While Li Bai was holding up a cup of wine, Du Fu was sitting at a desk, writing.These are called bionic (仿生的) robots. The robot’s skin is usually made of silicone (硅胶),CGTN explained in a video about Liaoning-based producer EXROBOTS. The robot’s skin is very soft. You can even see veins (血管) under the skin.Another human-like robot also attracted attention recently. It was created by US company Apptronik. Named Apollo, it has around 30 muscles (肌肉). For now, the robot can only make simple movements, such as walking and waving . The robot’s head has cameras and sensors (传感器) inside. They can help it map out a 360-degree view (景象) of its environment. They also help the robot keep balance when walking on unstable (不稳定的) surfaces.Nowadays, bionic human-like robots mostly work with humans, such as by being tour guides or helpingvisitors at front desks. This could be because people are comfortable living and working with machines that look and act like them. They can “strike a chord (引起共鸣) with people,” a US robotics scientist Marc Raibert told New Yorker.As more human-like robots come out, safety will be the key, according to the Robot Report website. When a 70-kilogram robot breaks down and falls, humans nearby may get hurt.1. What does “brought ancient poets ‘back to life’” mean in Paragraph 1?A. Technology can make ancient poets come back to life.B. The robots looked and acted like real ancient poets.C. Visitors can experience real ancient life with new technology.D. The robots can create better poems than poets.2. The skin of robots made by EXROBOTS shows _____.A. how human-like their robots areB. how soft the robot’s skin isC. what the robot’s skin is made fromD. how different it is from other robots3. What can Apollo do with built-in sensors?A. Wave at humans.B. Walk stably.C. Know human faces.D. Draw attention.4. In which situation can bionic robots help you now?A. When you want someone to repair your car.B. When you want someone to travel with you.C. When you don’t want to do housework.D. When you want to know the floor information of a building.5. What do people worry about with human-like robots?A. Users may fall in love with the robots.B. Human-like robots look scary.C. The robots’ weight may cause problems.D. The robots may get out of control.【答案】BABDC【解析】本文介绍人形机器人的一些应用和特点。
专题03 预防欺凌 从身边小事做起-备战2023年中考英语阅读理解时文爆点专题训练(解析版)
专题03 预防欺凌从身边小事做起备战2022-2023年中考英语阅读理解时文爆点专题训练A（2022·重庆开州·统考一模）Alisha is a 12-year -old girl and she feels upset these days. She doesn’t want to go to school or talk with anyone else. That’s probably because she was suffering the school bully (校园欺凌). Just like Alisha, many young Chinese students are having the same problems. They may feel lonely and worried. What’s worse, they may even want to kill themselves to get away from the bad situation.School bully often happens between students aged from 8 to 18 in their daily life. And it has become a serious social problem all over the country. School bullies may come in many different reasons: they may happen just because someone is searching for “fresh and new” feelings; or THEY may just come out of no reasons; or big guys just want to do it.After a large number of reports and a carful research on the further reasons of school bully, many experts say that being short of (缺乏) parents’ love and guidance may be the main cause for this social problem.How can we deal with school bully? Many other developed countries, including the US and the UK, have made very strict laws to stop school bully. After reported by the local TVs and radios, three Chinese girls, studying in the US, who bullied one of their classmates very seriously, have paid an enormous (巨大的) price for their behavior.1．According to the passage, Alisha ________.A．is 13 years old B．wants to go to schoolC．feels upset these days D．wants to talk with others2．The word “THEY” in paragraph 2 means ________.A．Chinese students B．school bullies C．reports D．school bully reasons3．If you bully your classmate seriously in the US, you ________.A．may feel lonelyB．lose your parents’ loveC．may be bullied by this classmateD．may pay an enormous price for the behavior4．The passage is mainly about ________.A．a girl called Alisha B．the school bully C．three Chinese girls D．the school life【答案】1．C2．B3．D4．B【导语】本文是一篇说明文。
英语时文阅读九年级
英语时文阅读九年级English Current Affairs Reading for Ninth GradersIntroduction:In this article, we will explore current affairs topics that are suitable for ninth-grade students to read and discuss. These topics will cover a wide range of subjects, including science, technology, environment, society, and global issues. The aim is to provide students with engaging and thought-provoking content that will enhance their understanding of the world around them.1. The Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife:This section will discuss how climate change is affecting various animal species. It will highlight the loss of habitats, changes in migration patterns, and the threat of extinction faced by many animals. Students will learn about the importance of conservation efforts and the role they can play in preserving biodiversity.2. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence:This section will delve into the advancements in artificial intelligence and its impact on various industries. Students willexplore how AI is transforming fields such as healthcare, transportation, and entertainment. They will also discuss the ethical implications of AI and its potential consequences on employment.3. The Importance of Mental Health Awareness:This section will address the growing concern of mental health issues among teenagers. It will highlight the importance of seeking help, destigmatizing mental health, and promoting self-care practices. Students will also learn about available resources and support systems.4. The Role of Social Media in Society:This section will examine the influence of social media on individuals and society as a whole. Students will explore the positives and negatives of social media, including its impact on mental health, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation. They will discuss responsible usage and digital citizenship.5. Global Refugee Crisis:This section will shed light on the global refugee crisis and its causes. Students will learn about the challenges faced byrefugees, including displacement, lack of access to education and healthcare, and discrimination. They will discuss possible solutions and the importance of empathy and compassion.6. The Power of Youth Activism:This section will showcase the impact of young activists in driving change and raising awareness about various issues. Students will learn about notable youth activists and their achievements, such as Greta Thunberg's climate activism. They will be encouraged to find their passion and take action within their communities.7. The Importance of Sustainable Development:This section will focus on sustainable development and its significance in addressing global challenges. Students will explore topics such as renewable energy, waste management, and conservation. They will discuss the role of individuals, communities, and governments in achieving sustainability.Conclusion:Reading current affairs articles can broaden students' knowledge, foster critical thinking skills, and encourage them to engage with important global issues. By exploring topicssuch as climate change, artificial intelligence, mental health, social media, the refugee crisis, youth activism, and sustainable development, ninth-grade students can develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and become informed global citizens.。
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初三英语时文阅读（三）
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喜欢听什么音乐可不仅关乎品味，还关乎智商！
Music vs. IQ
Is music enjoyed simply for being a nice little tune? No, there are things far more important than whether you actually like the song.
For one thing, you must consider whether the band or artist you are listening to is currently fashionable. After all, you wouldn’t want to look out of touch. What’s more, you need to make sure your favourite music doesn’t mark you out as “dumb.” A recent survey shows some interesting relationships between music and IQ. Want to know what your music says about your intelligence? Here’s a list.
Super intelligent
Beethoven - The German composer comes top of the list. Classical music is often associated with intelligence.
Quite intelligent
U2 - The Irish rock band is the choice for people of moderate intelligence, who enjoy politically charged songs like Sunday Bloody Sunday.
Average
Coldplay - The indie band is for those not looking for anything out of the ordinary.
A little dumb
Kayne West - Never top of the class at school? This Chicago rapper should be right up your street.
Very dumb
Lil Wayne - The US rapper comes bottom of the survey for intelligence, but still sells millions of records around the world. How come?
This is the website for more details: http://musicthatmakesyou /. The results have already stirred much debate. Of course, to describe someone’s music taste as dumb is to insult them. Anyway, don’t take this survey too seriously. Enjoy any music you like!
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