四、阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)
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Over 1,000 children celebrate at NCPA(国家大剧院)
A cultural performance was held to celebrate International Children's Day. More than 1,000 teenagers and children from across the country took part.
A stage play told the story of Soong Ching-ling, who got global support during the War of Resistance Against Japan(抗日战争) and set up orphanages(孤儿院) to protect children. The event was themed “Growing Up with the Motherland” and organised by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation(基金会), the China Welfare Institute, and the NCPA.


People across the UK celebrated William Shakespeare's birthday over the weekend. Thousands gathered in Stratford-upon-Avon for the annual(每年的) Shakespeare's Birthday Parade(游行). Performers and visitors in colourful costumes marched through the streets with music. The Royal Shakespeare Company also hosted special events, including shows and talks. In London, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre performed A Midsummer Night's Dream. The celebrations honoured the famous playwright's life and works.
Padova celebrates Galileo(伽利略) Festival
In May 2025, Padova—where Galileo taught for 18 years—hosted the Galileo Science and Innovation(创新) Festival. With over 50 events, including talks, labs, and roundtables, over 100 scientists and innovators gathered. The festival awarded the Galileo Prize to top researchers. Topics like AI, space economy and green transition showed how Galileo's spirit meets today's challenges.

()51. In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news?
A. CULTURE & EVENTS. B. HEALTH & SPORTS.
C. BUSINESS & TRAVEL. D. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY.
()52. What did Soong Ching-ling do during the War of Resistance Against Japan?
A. She wrote a famous stage play.
B. She performed on stage with children.
C. She got global support and set up orphanages.
D. She organised the celebration for Children's Day.
()53. What would be the best heading for the second piece of news?
A. Special theatres in the UK
B. The life of William Shakespeare
C. Famous plays by William Shakespeare
D. The UK honours Shakespeare with celebrations
()54. What can we infer from the last sentence?
A. Space economy was mentioned by Galileo.
B. Galileo's spirit is still valuable today.
C. Green change is not a serious problem.
D. Modern challenges are easier to solve now.
()55. What does the above news focus on?
A. The history of traditional festivals around the world.
B. Ways to honour great people and carry on their spirits.
C. The development of modern science and technology.
D. Stories of three famous people and their achievements.

51.A 52.C 53.D 54.B 55.B

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需先通读三篇新闻明确每篇核心内容，再针对各小题的考查类型（细节理解、标题选择、主旨推断等），定位原文对应信息或归纳文本主旨，逐一分析选项得出答案。
【解析】
51题：三篇新闻分别为国家大剧院的儿童文化活动、英国纪念莎士比亚的活动、帕多瓦的伽利略科学创新节，均属于文化活动范畴，因此应在“CULTURE & EVENTS”板块，选A。
52题：根据第一篇新闻中“who got global support during the War of Resistance Against Japan and set up orphanages to protect children”，可知宋庆龄在抗战期间获得全球支持并建立孤儿院，对应选项C。
53题：第二篇新闻核心是英国各地通过游行、演出、讲座等活动庆祝莎士比亚的生日，即英国以多种方式纪念莎士比亚，因此最佳标题为D选项。
54题：最后一句提到“how Galileo's spirit meets today's challenges”，说明伽利略的精神至今仍能应对当代挑战，即仍有价值，对应选项B。
55题：三篇新闻分别围绕纪念宋庆龄、莎士比亚、伽利略三位人物展开，内容聚焦于纪念活动及传承其精神，因此整体主旨为纪念伟人并传承其精神，对应选项B。
【答案】
51.A 52.C 53.D 54.B 55.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解，细节理解，主旨大意
【点评】
本题选取三篇中外文化相关的新闻作为阅读材料，题目涵盖细节查找、标题选择、主旨推断等常见题型，注重考查学生的信息定位与文本理解能力，难度适中，适合巩固英语阅读理解的基础技能。
【难度系数】
0.7