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中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台 备战2026年中考时文阅读7 文章导读 阅读理解 A篇： 中国发现的 1.72 亿年前的鸟类化石 B篇： 首次重建丹尼索瓦人面部 C篇： 电影《哪吒之魔童闹海》成为文化庆典 D篇： 上海一家出售混合中药的药草冰淇淋店 A Oldest Bird Fossil Found in China Chinese scientists have discovered the world's oldest bird fossil in Fujian province,changing our understanding of how birds evolved(进化). Named“Baminornis zhenghensis”,this 172-million-year-old fossil pushes the origin(起源) of birds back by 20 million years. The fossil was found in Jurassic-era rocks and studied by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Unlike earlier bird-like fossils, “Baminornis” has a short, fused tail bone(called a“pygostyle”), which modern birds use to hold tail feathers. This feature helps birds balance and fly better. Dr. Wang Min, a lead scientist, said, “The pygostyle was a key step in turning dinosaurs into birds.” For over 150 years, “Archaeopteryx”———a fossil found in Germany in 1861——— was considered the“first bird.” However,some scientists now think “Archaeopteryx” might be a feathered dinosaur, not a true bird. The discovery of“Baminornis” challenges this idea. “Our fossil proves real birds existed during the Jurassic Period, even before“Archaeopteryx”, explained Professor Zhou Zhonghe. Since 2021, scientists have uncovered many fossils in Fujian, including turtles, fish, insects, and plants. These fossils,called the“Zhenghe Fauna,” show a rich ecosystem from 170 million years ago. In 2023, they confirmed that at least two bird species lived there. “This means early birds were more diverse (多样化) than we thought,” Zhou added. Scientists used 3D scanners to study the fossil's details. While some debate if“Baminornis” is a true bird, most agree it is a major discovery. The team plans to keep exploring Fujian to learn how these ancient birds lived and survived alongside dinosaurs. 1. What is the main idea of the article A. A new dinosaur species was found in China. B. A 172-million-year-old bird fossil changes evolutionary history. C. Modern birds were discovered in Fujian. D. “Archaeopteryx” is still the oldest bird. 2. What key feature does“Baminornis” share with modern birds A. Sharp claws. B. A pygostyle(short tail bone). C. Large teeth. D. Long neck. 3. Why is the pygostyle important A. It helps birds swim. B. It improves balance and flight. C. It makes birds look colorful. D. It helps birds lay eggs. 4. What did scientists believe about “Archaeopteryx” before A. It was a type of fish. B. It was the first true bird. C. It lived in China. D. It had no feathers. 5. What does the“Zhenghe Fauna” include A. Only bird fossils. B. Dinosaurs and modern plants. C. Fossils of turtles, fish, insects, and birds. D. Human tools from ancient times. B For the first time, scientists have reconstructed the face of a prehistoric human known as a Denisovan. One of several extinct human species that once lived alongside early ... ...