1、2023年浙江省中考英语精选精练2-阅读单选题1.Its well-known that sunshine influences peoples health. And new research shows it may also make people eat morebut only if theyre male*.The finding is from Carmit Levy, a researcher who had been studying how sunlight affects the risk of skin diseases. She exposed* a group of
2、 mice to sunlight for a few weeks, and unexpectedly found that sunlight made male mice get heavier, but not females*. The males also worked harder to get food that was difficult to reach.That interested her, so Levy and her team did further studies. They invited volunteers for two tests. Both showed
3、 that men and women were affected differently by sunlight. Then, they got data from almost 3,000 people. These data told that 1,330 men required about 2,188 daily calories* in summer months and only needed 1,875 calories in other months. The 1.661 women needed about 1,500 calories each day all year
4、long.Encouraged by this, the team ran more mouse experiments to test what might explain such findings. And the reason may be connected with these three things. The first is p53. Its levels will rise when the body is under stress. For animals that are usually active at night, such as mice, sunlight c
5、an be a cause of stress. The second key player is ghrelin. When the stomach is empty, it travels to the brain to send the message that the body needs food. The last is estrogen*. Its levels are much higher in females than males.Heres what may happen in male mice exposed to sunlight. First, the stres
6、s of sunlight makes p53 in the skin start to work. This p53 then tells the skin to create ghrelin. Therefore, the mice eat more. But in female mice, the estrogen seems to interfere the production of ghrelin. As a result,the female mice may not feel so hungry. Thats to say, estrogen provides females
7、with a greater protection against various forms of stress.The idea that sunlight may affect the need for food is interesting. But being sure the key players and how they work with each other will require much more research.1After exposing the male mice to sunlight for weeks. Levy found they _.Againe
8、d some weightBgot food more easilyCate in a healthy wayDsuffered from skin diseases2Levys team did further studies on humans to _.Aencourage more people to form new eating habitsBcompare the eating habit of people with that of the miceCsee how many calories men and women need through a yearDcheck if
9、 people are affected by sunlight in the same way as mice3What docs the underlined word “interfere” probably mean?AWaste.BReduce.CDevelop.DComplete.4What can we infer from the passage?AThe p53 in the skin of mice will rise when night falls.BThe ghrelin could make mices stomachs empty more quickly.CTh
10、e scientists have been able to control peoples need for food.DThe estrogen may protect female mice from the stress of sunlight.2.A tiny forest is a small area of closely planted, fast growing local trees. It is created to copy a natural forest, bringing all its benefits, but for a small space in cit
11、ies. The first tiny forest was planted by a Japanese plant expert. Dr. Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s. It was so great that it grew quickly in countries such as Denmark, Britain, Germany, Ireland and Spain.As the name suggests, the place doesnt have to be big. An area the size of about 200 is perfect.
12、600 trees, with as many as 40 different kinds, can be planted in the place. With 2 to 7 trees every square metre, the trees are planted much more closely than the ones in normal forests. But theres still room for the trees to grow naturally without the use of fertilizers.To plant a tiny forest, one
13、starts with testing the soil and choosing right kinds of trees. In cities, the soil is often in poor condition. It is important to create loose and rich soil. When the soil is prepared, the community will invite school children on a planting day. The forests need 2 to 3 years of care from children.
14、Then the trees can become self-growing. Its believed if children plant their own forest and spend a lot of time caring for it, they will grow up to be healthy adults with a sense of responsibility for the society.Trees and forests arent special pieces of nature that should only exist in the countrys
15、ide. They need to be a part of life in cities too.5The idea of a tiny forest came from a scientist in _.ABritainBJapanCGermanyDSpain6Whats special about a tiny forest?AThere are usually about 7 kinds of trees.BIt usually covers an area of about 600.CIt grows quickly with the help of fertilizers.DTre
16、es are planted closely in small places in cities.7Planting tiny forests can _.Ahelp children grow into responsible adultsBtell children the way to test the soil conditionCteach children knowledge about the communityDlet children experience the life in the countryside8What is the best title for the p
17、assage?ASave the World with a Tiny ForestBTiny Forest: Great Hope far ChildrenCLearn to Grow Your Own Tiny ForestDTiny Forest: Super Tiny, Super Powerful3.Sweden produces about 4. 4 million tons of waste a year, but only 1% makes its way to the landfill. When it comes to waste management, Sweden is
18、ahead of its time. How has Sweden done it?In Sweden, everyone works hard to make the environment free of waste. People are taught to recycle from a very young age. They are asked to return cans and bottles to supermarkets. The government places recycling stations no more than 300 meters from homes,
19、schools, and offices. These all help waste management in Sweden much easier and more practical. The country also rewards those who recycle. In 1984, Sweden started the panta system. It encourages people to recycle bottles in exchange for money. The process is very simple. People put their items into
20、 a machine. Each piece has a small barcode that tells the machine how much it is worth. People can collect a voucher for that amount by pressing a green button, or they can donate the money to charity by pressing a yellow button. In 2021, the Swedish recycled 1.8 billion bottles and cans by using pa
21、nta system. Sweden recycles nearly 50% of what it throws away. But what about the other half? _ Altogether Sweden has 34 waste-to-energy plants that provide 1, 445, 000 homes with heat and 780, 000 homes with electricity. Changing waste into energy has reduced Swedens CO2 emissions by 2.2 million to
22、ns a year. In 2016, Sweden had started running out of trash, so it began importing waste from other countries. It not only keeps the plants working, but also lets Sweden make much money. That is what makes Sweden different from the other countries. Swedens waste management has made a great success.
23、But still, the country is wondering how it can do more. They hope to see a day when landfills are a thing of the past.9The word “These” in Para. 2 refers to the _ that help to recycle the waste.AplansBmeaningsCactionsDreasons10In the panta system, people can _.Afind recycling stations easilyBsell bo
24、ttles to supermarketsCchange the waste into energyDget rewards from machines11Which of the following can be best filled in the _ in Para. 4?AThis waste is recycled by Swedish at home.BThis waste goes to landfills and is burnt there.CThis waste is put into machines and is sold abroad.DThis waste goes
25、 to plants and is changed into energy.12The purpose of this passage is to _.Acelebrate the success of waste recycling in SwedenBadvise other countries to ask for help from SwedenCintroduce the Swedish method of waste managementDshow Sweden earns much money by recycling wasteQuestion: I want to speak
26、 English well. What can I do?StudentsOpinionsSusanIf you want to speak English well, I think you should read English books and listen to English radio. You shouldnt think in your language. You must think in English and speak what you think, and then you will be successful.WilliamI think the most use
27、ful way is watching English films. But you know this all depends on yourself. If you work hard, you can find that speaking English is quite a funny thing. Keep moving! Nothing is impossible!RaviChandraDont be afraid and then you will become a good speaker. Speak whatever you want in English in front
28、 of a mirror. Try this for just 30 days and then see the results. I hope you will practice this.Helen GaoIf you can study carefully for a long time, you will see the results. You should have a right way and speak English bravely. I believe you will smile in the end.13What does Susan think is importa
29、nt in learning to speak English well?AListening to English radio.BWatching English movies.CPracticing speaking before a mirror.DStudying carefully long enough.14Who thinks we should have patience and do careful study?ASusan.BWilliam.CRavi Chandra.DHelen Gao.15Where can you probably read the passage?
30、AIn a novel.BOn the Internet.CIn a storybook.DOn the radio.4.Money management skill is very important for us, but many parents dont take time to teach their children about the value of money, and unfortunately, many of those children grow up to be adults who struggles with money management skill.Wha
31、t age should parents begin educating their children about money. Financial experts agree that its never too early. The more children learn about money, the more they will be able to make wise financial decisions as they grow older. First, parents can begin teaching young children how to count money.
32、 It is very important for young child. Next, you can teach the value of saving. Once they learn that saving is a good idea and that it is something they should always do, their financial future will be brighter. For example, your child wants a new bicycle. You can teach them to save part of their al
33、lowance for that bike, while still keeping money for ice cream, or for going to the movies with their friends. In this way they will begin to understand the value of both short-term saving and long-term saving. Its never too early, also, to teach your child different ways to make money. For example,
34、 they can sweep the floor, wash dishes and so on. Sit down with your children and talk with them in some ways they would like to earn money. Youll be surprised and glad at the effort they will begin making.Help your children chart their financial course in life, teach them basic money management ski
35、lls, and their future will be brighter.16When should parents teach their children how to master some money management skills?AAs children grow up.BAs children are teenagers.CWhen they go to school.DAs early as possible.17When children are very young, in order to educate them about money, first, pare
36、nts may start with _.Ateaching them to save moneyBteaching them to make moneyCteaching them to count moneyDteaching them to go shopping with money18Which of the following is NOT true according to the underlined sentences?AKeeping some money for going to the movies with friends shows the value of lon
37、g-term saving.BKeeping some money for ice cream shows the value of a short-term saving.CBuying a new bike needs a long-term saving.DIt shows us how we should teach children the value of saving.19The best title of the passage can be _.AParents and ChildrenBChildren Should Learn to Save MoneyCTeaching
38、 Children About Managing MoneyDWe Should Save Money5.We loved watching fight videos. My friends would cheer along when a hard kick knocked someone down. There was blood and sometimes even broken bones. There were hundreds of free videos online, so it was always easy to find new ones.How can I explai
39、n what it was like watching these videos? At first, I was excited and in high spirits. However, after a couple of weeks there was a change in my thoughts and feelings. When a video finished, I kept seeing the pictures in my head for hours afterwards. Then I started imagining myself doing the same mo
40、ves as the fighters did, but on other students.I was worried, so I did some research online. I couldnt believe how many articles said, “Young people who often watch fight videos can have difficulty separating (区分) imagination from reality (现实).” That scared me.The next morning, I told my friends abo
41、ut it. A few listened. Some even told me how before they went to sleep, the videos played over and over in their heads.We decided to stop watching the videos for a while, just to see if itd help. I was honestly surprised that by the fifth day I was more in control of my imagination. Daydreaming, som
42、etimes even in class, was back to being fun again.20What did the writer think of fight videos at the start? _AMoving.BExciting.CSurprising.DDisappointing.21What did the writer learn from his Internet research? _ASome fight videos were about real life.BMany young people couldnt get much sleep.CWatchi
43、ng fight videos was bad for young people.DSome young people watched the same video over and over.22What did the writer decide to do after his research? _ATo ask other students for help.BTo copy the moves in the videos.CTo write something about fight videos.DTo stop watching fight videos for some tim
44、e.23Whats the writers purpose of writing the passage? _ATo describe students love for fight videos.BTo explain what it is like to watch fight videos.CTo tell the disadvantages of watching fight videos.DTo introduce some easy ways to find DCW fight videos.6.With most people staying at home because of
45、 COVID-19, live streaming (直播) has become more and more popular. It is not only fun and interesting, but has also provided a new stage (舞台) for traditional culture artists.On video sites and apps such as Douyin and Bilibili, many traditional artists are trying live streaming for the first time. Some
46、 of them sing Peking Opera, some show their hand-made products, while others perform classical Chinese music.Li Jun is a laosheng (old male role) Peking Opera performer with the Shanghai Jingju Theater Company. During the outbreak, the 59-year-old started live streaming for the first time. Unlike pe
47、rforming on a formal stage, Li uses everyday places as his stage, including his backyard, study room, and even the kitchen. Besides singing, Li also teaches viewers about Peking Opera in a humorous way.People can ask him questions and get answers directly. “Live streaming has brought this elegant (高
48、雅的) art down to earth,” one viewer said. “It allows young people to get closer to this traditional art and learn more about it.” Up to now Li has more than 6, 000 fans on Douyin, while one of his videos has received 42, 000 views on Bilibili.Other kinds of artists also see live streaming as a new opportunity. On March 26, the third China Hu