五、热点素材阅读理解。
On 3rd September 2025, a big military parade was held in Beijing, China. It was for celebrating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. People called it the "2025 September 3rd Military Parade"(2025年九三阅兵), and it was a very important event for the country.

The main reason for the parade was to remember history, honour heroes, and show love for peace. During the parade, 80 loud salutes were fired. Many soldiers walked in neat lines. There was also a team that helps keep world peace. People saw new weapons made in China, like advanced planes and tanks. These weapons showed China can protect its people well.
What made people feel touched most was the group of old war veterans. They wore shiny medals and watched the parade with pride. Thousands of people cheered on the street. Millions more watched on TV, and all felt proud of the country. The parade told the world: China will keep working for peace.
This event helps young people learn history and know how important peace is.
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B
)1. Why was the 2025 military parade held?
A. To celebrate a sports win.
B. To mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the China's anti-Japanese war.
C. To show new cars.
D. To welcome spring.
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C
)2. How many salutes were fired during the parade?
A. 10.
B. 50.
C. 80.
D. 100.
(
B
)3. What could people see in the parade?
A. Dancers and singers.
B. Soldiers, new Chinese weapons and old veterans.
C. Only old planes.
D. School students and books.
(
A
)4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The 2025 September 3rd Military Parade: time, scenes and meaning.
B. How to make military weapons?
C. What old veterans do every day?
D. World War II history in Europe.