中考真题2024年江苏省南通市阅读B-创造力
Some people think creativity is making something completely new, so they do not think of themselves as creative ones. However, some other people think creativity can just be expressing themselves through everyday acts and they are born creative because it is not an all-or-nothing quality or skill.
Whether or not we realize it, we all have the ability to express creativity. Sometimes the path to creative productivity is being willing to do something different.
Are you someone who loves to read comics? Perhaps it is time you create one of your own. Don’t worry if you cannot draw very well or feel that you cannot write humorous reports for characters. Nobody says this is an exam! You only have to please yourself, to gain the satisfaction that you try something new, all on your own. If you feel easy, you can of course share it with our loved ones, or post it on social media,
Are you someone who likes to express yourself in writing? Try writing a blog. This is like the new version of a diary. In your blog, you can write about your thoughts, opinions and experiences. You can also write stories or plays, if you feel up to it! The blog provides you with a platform to create something new every day, in written forms.
Are you someone who likes to be alone? Now, think about the things that make you happy. Find a small place in your room, or any place in your home, where you can spend time with yourself. It can be a small corner next to your bed or a wall. It can be a poster of your favourite rock star or photos of your friends. You can also pick a guitar if you like to play instruments, or a few storybooks if you love reading. Some of you may like flowers, candles or pretty things. Decorate your area with your favourite things in any way you like. That is creativity! And if you do feel bored with this, you can change, add or remove something.
By realizing the chances in our daily lives to inspire our creativity, no matter how small, we may become more comfortable with taking bigger creative leaps in other aspects of our lives.
1.1. How does the writer begin the article?
A By asking questions.
B By giving examples.
C By comparing opinions.
D By explaining reasons.
解析：选C。推理判断题。根据“Some people think creativity is making something completely new, so they do not think of themselves as creative ones. However, some other people think...”可知文章开头通过不同人的观点引出了话题。故选C。
2.2. From Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 5, what does the writer suggest?
A Trying something new.
B Avoiding something dangerous.
C Trying something difficult.
D Avoiding something expensive.
解析：选A。推理判断题。根据“Sometimes the path to creative productivity is being willing to do something different.”并结合三段的内容可知，作者建议我们要尝试一些不同的东西。故选A。
3.3. In what ways can we show our creativity according to the article? ① playing the piano ② receiving flowers ③ keeping calm ④ writing blogs ⑤ watching plays ⑥ decorating rooms
A ②③⑥
B ①③⑤
C ①④⑥
D ②④⑤
解析：选C。细节理解题。根据“Try writing a blog...You can also write stories or plays”可知可以写一个博客、故事或戏剧；根据“You can also pick a guitar if you like to play instruments, or a few storybooks if you love reading”可知可以弹奏乐器；根据“Decorate your area with your favourite things in any way you like”可知可以装饰你的区域。故选项①④⑥可以展示我们的创造力。故选C。
4.4. The purpose of the article is to________.
A offer us all kinds of ideas and experiences
B teach us knowledge of different life skills
C encourage us to make something important
D ask us to develop creativity through small acts
解析：选D。主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了我们都有表达创造力的能力，通往创造性生产力的道路是愿意做一些不同的事情，所以作者是让我们通过小行为培养创造力。故选D。