《2026年江苏13大市中考名卷优选38套英语》

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Sports might have started as a way to survive. Long ago, people ran, jumped, and climbed to stay alive. Hunters were known by their special skills. Wall paintings centuries ago, showing activities like wrestling or dancing, were found in an Egyptian tomb. The ancient Greeks made a big change by holding the first Olympic Games.
Modern sports began in England in the early 19th century and then spread globally. These became the models for sports such as football that we play now.
Sports come in many shapes and sizes. Organized sports, whether swimming or ice hockey, are serious forms of play. There are rules to obey, skills and positions to learn, and plans to carry out. Team sports like soccer require you to work with teammates while individual(个人的) sports such as tennis focus on your personal performance.
There's no doubt that sports are valuable. The American Academy of Pediatrics says play is important for kids' and teens' thinking, bodies, social lives and feelings. Sports exercise our bodies and teach us about ourselves and our world. Organized sports get us using our bodies and minds, which makes us more imaginative, curious, and creative. The skills we learn can help us in school and later at work.
In an ideal world, sports would always be fun. But in reality, sports can cause physical hurt like broken bones, and also harm in mind. In team sports, misunderstandings and hurt feelings are part of the learning process. Sports are supposed to bring people together, but they can also drive people apart. But even when they're not always a cheerful experience, they show us how to face life's challenges.
You don't have to be on a school team. But many, like school coaches, have found ways to make play their work, which makes them feel whole.
There's no better place to play and learn about the world than on a sports field. No matter what sport you choose, the key is to play for fun. When you do, you're already a winner.

29. In which part of a newspaper can we probably read this passage?
A. Travel.
B. Nature.
C. Technology.
D. Entertainment.
30. Why is play important for teenagers according to the passage?
A. It reduces their physical hurt easily.
B. It improves their mind and body health.
C. It helps them have more time for sleep.
D. It teaches them how to win competitions.
31. Which of the following is the writer's opinion?
A. People should try to become a famous athlete.
B. People can play mainly for fun and enjoyment.
C. Trying team sports is better than individual ones.
D. Avoiding sports that cause hurt is the best choice.
32. What may be the best title for the passage?
A. The Styles of Sports
B. The History of Sports
C. The Charm of Sports
D. The Challenges of Sports

答案： 29.D 文章出处。本文主要讲述了体育运动的起源、发展、类型、价值以及其带来的利弊，属于娱乐休闲范畴，故最有可能出现在报纸的娱乐版块。
30.B 细节理解。根据第四段中“The American Academy of Pediatrics says play is important for kids’ and teens’ thinking，bodies，social lives and feelings. Sports exercise our bodies and teach us about ourselves and our world.”可知，玩耍对青少年的思维、身体、社交生活和情感都很重要，体育运动能锻炼我们的身体，让我们了解自己和世界，即玩耍能改善青少年的身心健康。
31.B 推理判断。根据最后一段中“No matter what sport you choose，the key is to play for fun. When you do，you’re already a winner.”可知，无论选择什么运动，关键是享受它带来的乐趣，当你这样做的时候，你已经是赢家了，由此可推测出作者认为人们主要为了乐趣和享受而运动。
32.C 标题归纳。本文主要讲述了体育运动的起源、发展、类型、价值以及其带来的利弊，强调无论选择何种运动，关键是享受乐趣，C项“运动的魅力”作为标题最合适。