山东省青岛胶州市2019-2021年三年中考一模英语试卷分类汇编：阅读表达A.docVIP

山东省青岛胶州市 2019-2021年三年中考一模英语试卷分类汇编 阅读表达A 2021年山东省青岛市李沧区、胶州市中考一模英语试题 阅读下面短文，回答 56 至 60 小题。 As one of the important places along the Silk Road, Xinjiang is the best place where you can find the beautiful nature. The History of Cotton Almost everyone loves to wear clothes made from cotton because it’s comfortable. While you enjoy the benefits (利益) it brings, do you know where it comes from? It is believed that India was the first country to plant cotton. While China, best known for its silk, is now also the world’s largest cotton producer. Xinjiang in northwest China is home to the nation’s largest cotton field. In early September, the white hair that grows inside the cotton is open to the air. That looks like they are telling farmers they are ready to be picked. Harvesting lasts around 50 days, normally from early September to late October. In 2018, the cotton output (产量) in Xinjiang reached 5.11 million tons. The Growth of Cotton in Xinjiang The growth of cotton in Xinjiang dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. According to historical records, the cotton from West Asia to Xinjiang was the Levant cotton. Cotton spread in Xinjiang because of the area’s enough sunlight and proper rainfall, which the plant needs. The Benefits of Cotton-growing Xinjiang is famous for its long-staple cotton. In the past, people mainly picked the cotton by hand, but machines have gradually take place of their work. In northern Xinjiang, over 80 percent of cotton is picked by machine. After bags of cotton are packed and transported to different factories, they become clothes, toys and other things that we see in our life. Cotton has the nickname “white gold” because it has different kinds of usages. 56. Which place is the largest cotton field in China? 57. How does farmers know cotton is ready to be picked? 58. How many kinds of cotton are mentioned in the passage? What are they? 59. What can cotton be made into? 60. Would you like to buy things made of Xinjiang cotton? Why? 答案： 56. Xinjiang