《2026年江苏13大市中考名卷优选38套英语》

三、阅读理解(共14小题；每小题2分，满分28分)
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Citizen science is when public volunteers take part in scientific projects by collecting information or monitoring(监测) possible problems and then report their findings back to research groups. This method is meaningful because it allows scientists to get lots of information and better understand animals, nature and more.
As a teenager student, you can join in different kinds of such projects. Below are some great ideas you can consider.
Watch frogs(青蛙)
Join Frog Watch to help monitor wetland frog populations. Your efforts will help scientists check populations and detect any rare or alien kinds early. Learn more at frogwatch.next.fieldscope.org.
Watch stars
The online Galaxy Zoo project lets you look at space photos and put them into different groups by shape so that scientists can learn more about what is in outer space—and you don't even need a telescope(望远镜)! Visit galaxyzoo.org to find out more.
Count birds
Join the Summer Bird Count from July 20 to August 10. Many citizen scientists will get together and count all the birds they see to help scientists learn more about how birds travel. Visit summerbirdcount.org to get more information.
Take water samples(样本)
Visit monitorwater.org to order a lesson that will teach you how to test water for pH, temperature and freshness. Enter your results on their website to help scientists better understand the state of the world's water.
23. Why do you join a citizen science project?
A. To make money.
B. To become a scientist.
C. To help with scientific research.
D. To train others on scientific knowledge.
24. What should you pay attention to when you watch stars?
A. Size.
B. Shape.
C. Number.
D. Quality.
25. If you are interested in chemistry, you can visit D.
A. frogwatch.next.fieldscope.org
B. galaxyzoo.org
C. summerbirdcount.org
D. monitorwater.org

答案： A
文体：说明文
文章大意：本文就参加公民科学项目给出一些建议。
23.C 细节理解。根据第一段中“This method is meaningful because it allows scientists to get lots of information and better understand animals，nature and more.”可知，这种方法具有重要意义，因为它能让科学家们获取大量信息，并更好地了解动物、自然等事物，即协助科学研究。
24.B 细节理解。根据Watch stars部分中“The online Galaxy Zoo project lets you look at space photos and put them into different groups by shape”可知，这个项目让你能够观察照片并依据形状将它们分类到不同的组别中，所以志愿者需要注意星星的形状。
25.D 推理判断。通读文章可知，前三个项目属于观察天文和动物，只有第四个项目“观察水样本”涉及测试水酸碱值、温度、新鲜度，属于化学范畴。根据Take water samples部分中“Visit monitorwater.org to…”可知答案。

B
It was difficult not to see the 8 - year - old boy run in and out of his house repeatedly. His repeated actions caused the curiosity of his neighbor, William Dunn.
“He said he didn't have a father,” says Dunn, now aged 58. “And I realized that there might be something I could do to help him.”
That “something” was fishing, a hobby that Dunn's father had once shared with him. He did it at
once. After fishing together several times, Dunn saw encouraging changes in the boy's behavior.
That was 16 years ago. Since then, Dunn has taken groups of fatherless kids fishing almost every weekend, teaching them how to set up a fishing line and bring in a big catch.
“They've been through a lot, and their lives have been challenging,” Dunn explains. “But when they're fishing, all those pains disappear. On the boat, they laugh, smile, and make new friends. I knew I was onto something special.”
Jayden, now 23, has become a fisherman and thanks Dunn for helping him grow up. He proudly mentions catching a shark with Dunn's help, “I hope he knows that I mean it when I say thank you.”
Another girl, 21 - year - old Bella Smith, who is in a foster(抚养) program for young adults, notes that Dunn pays special attention to self - respect and spiritual strength. “When I'm fishing, I can forget about the past and enjoy something fun,” says Bella Smith. “Fishing has taught me that I can have a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down, I know it's time to go fishing.”
“There's nothing like feeling the first pull on the line and seeing a kid's face light up with a smile,” Dunn adds. “I feel lucky to witness that every weekend.”
26. What do we know about the 8 - year - old boy?
A. He didn't like fishing.
B. His father was a fisherman.
C. He was the first child Dunn taught to fish to help.
D. His repeated actions were to catch his father's attention.
27. Why did Dunn take children fishing almost every weekend?
A. His father told him to do so.
B. He wanted to help them live on fishing.
C. Their fathers didn't want them to learn fishing.
D. He believed fishing could help them in some way.
28. What does Bella Smith think Dunn gives importance to?
A. Personality development.
B. Fishing skills.
C. Unhappy experiences.
D. Wealthy life.
29. Which of the following can best describe Dunn?
A. Hard - working.
B. Caring.
C. Romantic.
D. Strict.

答案： B
文体：记叙文
文章大意：本文主要讲述了William Dunn带着一群生活中缺少父爱的孩子去钓鱼，通过钓鱼带给他们快乐，让他们暂时忘却生活中的苦难。
26.C 细节理解。根据第三段中“That‘something’was fishing，a hobby that Dunn’s father had once shared with him. He did it at once.”和第四段中“That was 16 years ago. Since then”可知，这个八岁的男孩是Dunn第一个教授捕鱼的孩子。
27.D 细节理解。根据第五段中“But when they’re fishing，all those pains disappear. On the boat，they laugh，smile，and make new friends. I knew I was onto something special.”可知，Dunn发现钓鱼能缓解孩子的痛苦，即可以在某种程度上帮助他们。
28.A 细节理解。根据倒数第二段中“notes that Dunn pays special attention to self-respect and spiritual strength”可知，Dunn特别注重培养孩子们的自尊和精神力量，这属于人格发展范畴。
29.B 推理判断。Dunn主动帮助无父儿童、坚持16年每周带他们钓鱼、关注他们的心理成长，这体现他关爱他人的品质。