2024年江苏省中考英语记叙文阅读训练（含解析）

中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台 2024年江苏省中考英语记叙文阅读训练 Chen Shaoqin amazes the public by working as a tour guide in her seventies. At the age of 73, Chen Shaoqin from Beijing has shown the world how life should be lived. With only a middle school education, Chen began studying English at the age of 40 and passed a college entrance exam, turning herself from a factory worker to an office lady in an international trade company. Chen continued to learn after she retired (退休), studying art and finally becoming an art guide at the age of 67. Over the past five years, she has guided visitors at the UCCA Center for Modern Art for 3,500 hours in total, three days a week on average (平均)! From a retired lady who knew nothing about modern art to a devoted volunteer guide, Chen’s hard work and love for learning have influenced many. She said that she must continue to learn because she is not a closed-minded person. As a guide, she is able to attend special training and has the chance to learn from artists, encouraging her to continue. Chen has guided many shows over the years, including those of famous artists like Zeng Fanzhi, Xu Bing, Qiu Zhijie and Pablo Picasso. She believes that every tour is a beautiful journey and a new chance to learn and be moved. Chen’s time and efforts spent on learning and her ability to mix different subjects have made her an excellent guide. Chen Shaoqin is very pleased with her life full of colour. After turning 73 this year, she believes that though one’s life is short, it can be lengthened through learning. One is never too old to learn. Chen is a best example for those who love life. Anyone can find their love and then learn, grow and share with others. 1．When did Chen start learning English A．When she was quite young. B．In her early seventies. C．When she was middle-aged. D．Shortly after she retired. 2．What is the right order of Chen Shaoqin’s experience ①She retired. ②She became an art guide. ③She worked in a factory. ④She passed a college entrance exam. ⑤She worked in an international trade company. A．⑤①②③④ B．④⑤③①② C．③④⑤①② D．③②④⑤① 3．The underlined part “though one’s life is short it can be lengthened through leaning” in Paragraph 6 tries to tell us, “_____”. A．If one continues to learn, he can live a longer life B．If one continues to learn, he can live a wealthy life C．Leaning makes it possible for one to enjoy a successful life... D．Leaning makes it possible for one to enjoy a more colorful life 4．Which of the following words can be used to best describe Chen Shaoqin according to the passage A．Clever and generous B．Humorous and helpful. C．Modest and organized D．Hardworking and open-minded At a long table in Gaolamei workshop, a young woman is busy with Tantou-style New Year pictures, a folk craft(手艺) that has been carried forward by her family for four generations. She is Zhong Xinglin, a folk artist in Tantou town, Longhui county, Central China’s Huna ... ...