四、新素材 谁来保管压岁钱（2026·无锡江南中学阶段检测）阅读理解（15 分）
The Spring Festival is a time for children to get lucky money. Do you think parents should keep their children's lucky money? Here, some middle school students are sharing their ideas on the internet.
Tian Yun said, "Parents should help keep their children's lucky money because children usually don't have much experience(经验) with money and may have the habit of splashing out." She doesn't think children can control(控制) themselves when they see the things they like. When they are old enough, they can manage their money.
In Wang Xin's opinion, it is too difficult for children to manage their money wisely as there are so many distractions(干扰) outside. With a lot of money, they may be cheated(被骗) by bad people. And this will make them get into trouble.
Li Yi thinks children should be free to spend their lucky money because it's a good chance(机会) to learn money management skills. Children can learn how to use their money in a wise way. What parents should do is to guide(引导) them.
When it comes to Cui Han's idea, children should be trusted to manage their money. According to the latest Civil Code(《民法典》), 8 years old is a dividing line(分界线). That means children over 8 have the right(权利) to manage their money. They shouldn't depend on their parents too much.
()1. 新考法 短语理解 What do the underlined words "splashing out" probably mean?
A. Saving money.
B. Borrowing money from others.
C. Giving money to others.
D. Spending money like running water.
()2. 新考法 主旨归纳 What are the students talking about?
A. Who can keep lucky money.
B. Where to save lucky money.
C. How to use lucky money.
D. When to get lucky money.
()3. 新考法 推断文章出处 In which part of a magazine can you read the text?
A. Health and exercise.
B. Family and society(社会).
C. Nature and history.
D. Festivals and traditions.

四、[文章大意]本文主要介绍了中学生们对"父母是否应该保管孩子的压岁钱"这一话题的不同观点。
1.D [解析]短语理解题。根据"'...children usually don't have much experience(经验) with money and may have the habit of splashing out.' She doesn't think children can control(控制) themselves when they see the things they like"可知,孩子们看到喜欢的东西就控制不住花钱。因此,画线短语"splashing out"对应"花钱如流水"的意思。故选D。
2.A [解析]主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是"The Spring Festival is a time for children to get lucky money. Do you think parents should keep their children's lucky money? Here, some middle school students are sharing their ideas on the internet."可知,文章围绕"父母是否应该保管孩子的压岁钱"这一话题展开,所以核心是"谁可以保管压岁钱"。故选A。
3.B [解析]文章出处题。本文讨论的是家庭内部关于压岁钱管理的问题及孩子与父母不同的财务观念,属于"家庭与社会"类话题。故选B。

五、(2026·盐城亭湖区康居路集团校阶段检测改编)阅读表达(15分)
On November 25, 2025, "Lucky Horse", the mascot(吉祥物) for the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations, was officially shown to the world. It was designed to welcome the Year of the Horse.
This mascot has a special meaning. Its design comes from an ancient Chinese bronze sculpture(青铜雕像). It shows China's long history and culture. The mascot is bright red, a lucky colour in China. These designs bring warm wishes and good luck.
People design "Lucky Horse" to show Chinese traditional culture. People can buy some things like soft toys, blind boxes, and red envelopes with the mascot all over the world.

I think "Lucky Horse" is both beautiful and meaningful. It mixes ancient art with modern life, making Chinese New Year more colourful and joyful for people everywhere. It is more than a mascot. It is a friend that shares Chinese happiness and good luck with the world. I believe it will bring smiles and blessings(祝福) to everyone who sees it.
回答下面问题,每题答案不超过6个词。
1. When was "Lucky Horse" shown to the world?

2. Where does the design of "Lucky Horse" come from?

3. 新考法 开放式谈作者对“幸运马”的看法 What does the writer think of the "Lucky Horse"?

五、[文章大意]本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了"幸运马"这一吉祥物被展示的时间、设计灵感、颜色、设计目的以及作者对它的看法。
1. On November 25, 2025.
2. An ancient Chinese bronze sculpture.
3. (Both) beautiful and meaningful.(开放性试题,答案不唯一,言之有理即可)

【分析】
这是英语阅读表达类基础题型，解题思路非常清晰：首先明确题干要求每题答案不超过6个词，之后带着每道题的核心关键词回到原文精准定位，直接提取对应匹配的原文信息即可，不需要自行额外拓展内容，同时核对提取的内容字数符合题干限制要求。第一题抓关键词When，找原文介绍吉祥物发布时间的语句；第二题抓关键词Where does the design come from，找介绍设计来源的语句；第三题抓关键词What does the writer think of，找作者评价吉祥物的语句，就能快速得到答案。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段第一句"On November 25, 2025, "Lucky Horse", the mascot for the Happy Chinese New Year celebrations, was officially shown to the world."，直接提取对应的时间信息，字数符合要求。
2. 定位原文第二段第二句"Its design comes from an ancient Chinese bronze sculpture."，直接提取对应的设计来源信息，字数符合要求。
3. 定位原文最后一段第一句"I think "Lucky Horse" is both beautiful and meaningful."，直接提取作者对吉祥物的评价，字数符合要求。
【答案】
1. On November 25, 2025.
2. An ancient Chinese bronze sculpture.
3. (Both) beautiful and meaningful.
【知识点】
阅读理解细节定位，英语阅读简答，原文信息提取
【点评】
本题属于基础阅读简答题型，所有核心答案都可以直接从原文中定位获取，仅需要注意题干给出的答案词数限制即可，第三道开放题只要贴合原文作者的观点表述就可以得分，整体对学生的阅读能力要求较低。
【难度系数】
0.9