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淄博市 2023 年初中学业水平考试英语试题本试卷分第 1 卷和第II 卷两局部, 共 10 页，总分值 90 分，考试时间 100 分钟。
第 I 卷〔选择题共 42 分〕(2023 山东淄博) —、完形填空〔共 10 小题, 总分值 10 分〕阅读下面短文，从每小題A 、B 、C 、D 中选出一个能填入文章中相应空白处的最正确答案。
(2023 山东淄博)For thousands of years, people farmed the land. They grew fruits and vegetables. They hunted and fished for meat. They 1 cloth, dyes 〔染料〕and paper from plants. They used stone and metal for weapons and tools.People progressed to making machines powered 2 water and steam 〔蒸汽〕，and even later, by coal, oil, and petrol. Large cities were built. Factories 3 of machines created jobsin the cities for thousands of people. The Industrial Revolution 〔 工业革命〕changed the lives of many people because, for the first time, more people lived in cities than on 4 .Companies built power plants 〔工厂〕to make 5 to run the machines, factories and cities. People did not realize these activities were 6 the Earth. They didn’t realize how 7oil, gas, coal and minerals were being used up. 8 cities grew bigger and spread across the land, plants and animals began to disappear. Their nature homes were destroyed( 破坏〕as people moved into new places.As time passed, people began to 9 the need to protect the Earth and its naturalresources(资源〕.They saw that plants and animals needed protection, so they wouldn’t disappear forever. People joined together to tell 10 around the world to conserve(节约〕our natural resources and care for the Earth. And so, Earth Day was born. Each year more and more people take part in Earth Day. What can you do to help?体裁：说明文 话题：20. 人与自然话题：21 环境保护话题：10 节日与假日词数：262【主旨大意】本文为一篇说明文。
淄博英语中考试题及答案一、听力部分（共20分）1. 听对话，选择正确答案。
（每题1分，共5分）（1）A. Apple B. Orange C. Banana（2）A. In the library B. In the classroom C. In the park （3）A. 8:00 B. 9:00 C. 10:00（4）A. Teacher B. Doctor C. Student（5）A. Sunny B. Rainy C. Snowy2. 听短文，回答下列问题。
（每题2分，共5分）（1）What is the weather like today?（2）What does the man plan to do this weekend?（3）How does the woman feel about the weather?3. 听长对话，完成信息记录。
（每空1分，共10分）Name: ________Age: ________Hobby: ________Place: ________Time: ________二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读A篇，选择最佳答案。
（每题2分，共10分）A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given（1）_______（2）_______（3）_______（4）_______（5）_______2. 阅读B篇，回答问题。
（每题2分，共10分）（1）What is the main idea of the passage?（2）Why does the author write the passage?（3）What can we learn about the author from the passage?（4）What is the author's suggestion?（5）How does the author feel about the topic?3. 阅读C篇，完成句子。
淄博英语中考试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。
A. 去图书馆B. 去电影院C. 去公园答案：A2. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。
A. 7:00B. 7:30C. 8:00答案：B3. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。
A. 买票B. 订餐C. 购物答案：C二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读下列短文，选择正确答案。
What does the author think about the new school?A. It's too small.B. It's too noisy.C. It's perfect.答案：C2. 阅读下列短文，选择正确答案。
Why did the man refuse the woman's offer?A. He didn't need help.B. He was too busy.C. He was angry with her.答案：A3. 阅读下列短文，选择正确答案。
What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of teamwork.B. The benefits of exercise.C. The effects of stress.答案：A三、完形填空（共20分）1. In the passage, the word "it" refers to _______.A. a bookB. a schoolC. a city答案：B2. What does the author suggest doing in the afternoon?A. Going for a walkB. Watching TVC. Playing sports答案：A3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a reason for the author's decision?A. The school's locationB. The school's facilitiesC. The school's reputation答案：C四、语法填空（共15分）1. The teacher asked us _______ (not be) late for school again.答案：not to be2. She _______ (study) in the library when I saw her.答案：was studying3. _______ (not make) noise in the reading room.答案：Don't make五、书面表达（共15分）请根据以下提示写一篇短文，描述你理想中的学校生活。
山东淄博中考英语试题附答案山东淄博中考英语试题附答案1、务必在答题卡及试卷规定的位置将你的姓名、考试号、座号等内容填写<涂）正确。
2、试卷分第一卷<1-8页）和第二卷<9-12页）两部分，考试时间120分钟。
3、第一卷的答题必须写在答题卡上，如需要修改，必须将原答题用橡皮擦干净。
4、考试结束后，由监考老师将第一卷、第二卷及答题卡一并收回。
第一卷<选择题共69分）一、听力选择<共20小题，计20分）<一）录音中有5个句子，每个句子听一遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出适合每个句子的答语。
1、A、 Yes, I like it、B、 No, thanks、C、 No, sorry、b5E2RGbCAP2、A、No, I didn’t、B、 Yes, I do、C、Sorry, I won’t、p1EanqFDPw3、A、 Thanks、I’d love to、B、 Yes, I could、C、 Yes, I hope so、DXDiTa9E3d4、A、 At four、B、 For four hours、C、 In four hours、RTCrpUDGiT5、A、That’s right、B、 Never mind、C、That’s a good idea、5PCzVD7HxA<二）录音中有5组对话，每组对话听一遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答每个问题的正确答案。
6、 What does Bob like doing?A、 Going to the movies、B、 Watching TV、C、 Watching CDs、jLBHrnAILg7、What color is Lucy’s cat?A、 Black、B、 White、C、 Yellow、xHAQX74J0X8、 What is the boy looking for?A、 A football、B、 A volleyball、C、 A basketball、LDAYtRyKfE9、 Who is Jane going to visit?A、 Her mother、B、 Her fatherC、 grandfather、Zzz6ZB2Ltk10、 Where are the man and the woman?A、 On a farmB、 At a restaurant、C、 At a shop、dvzfvkwMI1英语试卷第1页<共12页）<三）录音中有一段对话，听对话两遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答每个问题的正确答案。
英语中考试题及答案淄博一、听力理解（共20分）1. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。
A. 去书店B. 去电影院C. 去公园答案：A2. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。
A. 7:00B. 8:00C. 9:00答案：B3. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。
A. 老师B. 学生C. 医生答案：C4. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。
A. 红色B. 蓝色C. 绿色答案：A5. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。
A. 5美元B. 10美元C. 15美元答案：B二、语法和词汇（共30分）6. 用所给词的适当形式填空。
- I like ________ (swim) in the summer.答案：swimming7. 用所给词的适当形式填空。
- She ________ (be) to the Great Wall twice.答案：has been8. 用所给词的适当形式填空。
- ________ (not play) with fire, it's dangerous.答案：Don't play9. 用所给词的适当形式填空。
- ________ (luck) enough, we found the lost child.答案：Luckily10. 用所给词的适当形式填空。
- The weather in Sichuan is often ________ (change) and unpredictable.答案：changeable三、阅读理解（共30分）11. 阅读下面短文，选择正确答案。
What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of exerciseB. The benefits of a balanced dietC. The role of sleep in health答案：A12. 阅读下面短文，选择正确答案。
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a reason for students to feel tired?A. Lack of sleepB. Poor dietC. Too much homeworkD. Watching TV答案：D13. 阅读下面短文，选择正确答案。
2010-2023历年山东省淄博市中考英语试卷（解析版）第1卷一.参考题库(共25题)1.在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，词首字母已给。
Teenagers are always stressed out now. They are often too busy to think about their diets and exercise. The truth is, healthy eating, along with regular exercise. Is the only way to k___83_fit.During your teenage years, it is important to give your body the energy it needs. Teenager girls need about 2,200 calories(卡路里)a day and boys need a bit more. Doctors suggest 2,800 calories for teenage boys. 50% of your calories should comef 84 rice, bread, vegetables and fruit. You also need to d 85 a lot of water, six to eight glasses a day. Enough water will improve your skin and give you healthy hair. Exercise can help to make you look good, feel good and be healthy. Scientists suggest that teenagers should spend at l 86 30 minutes exercising every day.When you exercise, your body produces something. It makes you feel r 87 and energetic. It can even help you sleep better at night and let you pay more a 88 when you study.Let’s eat healthily and take regular exercise.答案：【小题1】 k_______ 【小题2】 f _______ 【小题3】 d _______【小题4】 l _______ 【小题5】r _______ 【小题6】 a _______2.Chen Guangbiao says he _________ all his money to charities when he dies. A．leavesB．leftC．will leaveD．would leave3.Around the world, more and more people are _________ dangerous sports activities, because life in modern societies has become safe and boring.A．taking outB．taking offC．taking part inD．taking care of4.Peter likes music _________is very loud and energetic.A．thatB．whoC．whomD．/5.How do you usually get to school? Buy bus? On foot? Roby Burch, 16, a US student, gets to school a little 36__________---he goes by horse (马).Burch has been riding his white horse 4 miles to and from school 37 __________the beginning of the semester. “Every morning, wearing my blue jacket and jeans, I’m on my way at 6 am.” Burch says, “The streets are mostly 38__________ at this time of morning. It’s a nice way to start the day.”The idea was his 39__________. His family were enjoying their vacation on their farm this summer, “My dad just said, ‘Roby, you 40__________ ride your horse to school every day.’” says Burch. He thought it really was a good idea.When they got back home, Burch asked for permission from the headmaster (校长), Joe Cox, and surprisingly, he got the green light. Cox even 41__________ Burch to keep the horse next to the headmaster’s house. Then his dad helped Burch find the best route to school. It is along back streets and has 42__________cars than the others.For the return trip every afternoon, Burch leaves school at 5:45 pm. Even now, as the days grow shorter and colder, he 43__________ to ride his horse. “ I will ride my horse even in the coldest weather.” he says.Burch says the first time he sat on a horse as a four-year-old boy he was afraid.44__________ now, “it’s what I do best.” It’s no surprise that he wants to be a cowboy (牛仔) when he grows up. “I love riding horses more than 45 __________ else.” He says, “It’s really a guy thing.”【小题1】A．normallyB．casuallyC．differentlyD．actually【小题2】A．forB．sinceC．beforeD．after【小题3】A．empty B．crowded C．busy D．awful【小题4】A．sister’s B．brother’s C．mom’s D．dad’s【小题5】A．will B．won’t C．should D．shouldn’t 【小题6】A．invited B．allowed C．taught D．urged【小题7】A．fewer B．few C．more D．many 【小题8】A．begins B．stops C．continues D．refuses【小题9】A．so B．or C．and D．but【小题10】A．anything B．nothingC．everybodyD．somebody6.根据你的实际情况，结合所给问题提示，以“MyHomework”为题写一篇不少于60词的英语短文。
英语淄博中考试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。
A. 去图书馆B. 去公园C. 去电影院正确答案：A2. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。
A. 买书B. 买票C. 买花正确答案：B二、语法填空（共20分）阅读下面短文，用适当的单词填空。
In the morning, I usually get up at six o'clock. After breakfast, I go to school by bus. My school is not far from my home, so it takes me only about 20 minutes to get there. I have four classes in the morning and three in the afternoon.I usually have lunch at school. After school, I often play soccer with my friends. I like soccer very much.3. I usually get up at ________ o'clock in the morning.正确答案：six4. My school is ________ far from my home.正确答案：not5. I have ________ classes in the morning.正确答案：four三、阅读理解（共30分）阅读下面短文，选择正确答案。
There are many ways to keep healthy. First, it's important to eat a balanced diet. You should eat more vegetables and fruits, and less meat. Second, doing exercise regularly can help you stay healthy. You can go for a walk, run, swim, or play sports. Third, getting enough sleep is also necessary. You need at least eight hours of sleep every night.6. What is important to keep healthy?正确答案：Eat a balanced diet.7. What can help you stay healthy?正确答案：Doing exercise regularly.8. How much sleep do you need every night?正确答案：At least eight hours.四、写作（共30分）请根据以下提示写一篇短文，介绍你的日常生活。
淄博英语中考试题及答案一、听力部分第一节（共5小题; 每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will Sandy do during the summer vacation?2. Where does the conversation probably take place?3. What does the woman think about Mark?4. What does the man want to do now?5. What is the relationship between the two speakers?第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long did the man wait for the bus?7. What will the man probably do next?听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What was the woman going to do?9. How did the woman go to school today?听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
二、单项选择题（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. ________ fun it is to play in the snow!A. HowB. WhatC. What aD. How a22. —I called you at nine last night, but nobody answered.—Oh, really? I ______ TV at that time.A. watchB. watchedC. was watchingD. will watch23. We found it ________ to learn English well.A. easy enoughB. enough easyC. easily enoughD. enough easily24. ________ to the beach yesterday, the girl went swimming with her friends.A. TakingB. TakeC. TakenD. To take25. —Would you like to have dinner with us tonight?— ________，but I am afraid I’m too busy.A. Yes, I like itB. Sorry, I can’tC. Yes, I love toD. No, I don’t like26. —I want to buy a new computer, but I don’t have enough money.—Why not ________ for a part-time job?A. lookingB. to lookC. lookedD. look27. We must follow the rules ________.A. more seriousB. most seriouslyC. more seriouslyD. the most serious28. Tom dances better now, but he ________ sing so well.A. couldn’tB. needn’tC. wasn’t able toD. isn’t a ble to29. Our teacher said that the earth ________ around the sun.A. movesB. will moveC. movedD. had moved30. —________ do you usually watch TV every evening?—For about two hours.A. How soonB. How oftenC. How longD. How far31. —Would you like to go shopping with me this afternoon?—________, but I have to finish my homework first.A. I’m gladB. I’d loveC. I’m sorryD. I’m afraid32. ________ marks you got in the final exam!A. How many a goodB. How a good manyC. What a good manyD. What good many33. —How far is it from here to the park?—________. You can get there by bus.A. 10 minutes by busB. On footC. Not too farD. Around 2 kilometers34. We don’t know ________ or leave tomorrow.A. he will comeB. when does he comeC. when he will comeD. if will he come35. It’s necessary for us ________ the energy resources.A. to protectB. protectC. protectingD. protected三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）Sandy lived near a forest. One day, she went into the forest 36 . On the way, she saw some fresh footprints (脚印) on the ground. She knew they were 37 . Sandy got 38 . She wanted to find out who the footprints belonged to, so she 39 them, and she followed them 40 .After following the footprints for a while, Sandy saw a little hare (野兔). It was sitting under 41 . Sandy walked towards the hare. The hare saw her. It ran 42 .Sandy was very 43 . She followed the hare 44 she saw a deep well. She knew the hare must be hiding 45 . She bent down and looked into the well, but she could see 46 . Suddenly, she fell 47 . The hare ran away.Sandy’s mother was very worried about 48 . She looked everywhere, but she couldn’t find her. Sandy was in the well all the time. She couldn’t get out. She waited and waited. Just when she was 49 , she heard someone calling her name. It was a young man. He came to the forest to 50 . He saw Sandy’s footprints and he followed them. Soon he found Sandy and he got her out of the well. Sandy thanked the young man. She learned a lesson: Help will come to us when we have difficulties.36. A. with B. up C. on D. into37. A. Sandy’s B. the hare’s C. the man’s D. Sandy and her friends’38. A. worried B. tired C. frightened D. excited39. A. lost B. followed C. recognized D. made40. A. backwards B. in circles C. forward D. from left to right41. A. a tree B. the footprints C. a well D. the hare42. A. away B. over C. slowly D. together43. A. happy B. sorry C. sad D. afraid44. A. but B. or C. so D. until45. A. there B. here C. nowhere D. everywhere46. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything47. A. out B. over C. through D. inside48. A. Sandy’s mother B. the young man C. the hare D. the well49. A. sorry B. sleepy C. confident D. tired50. A. eat something B. take some photos C. find Sandy D. have a rest四、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ADickens World是位于英国的一个主题公园，主要以著名作家查尔斯·狄更斯的小说为主题。
英语淄博中考试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。
A. 去图书馆B. 去电影院C. 去公园[答案：B]2. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。
A. 她喜欢唱歌B. 她喜欢跳舞C. 她喜欢画画[答案：A]3. 根据所听短文，选择正确答案。
A. 他是一名医生B. 他是一名老师C. 他是一名学生[答案：C]二、阅读理解（共30分）A. 阅读下列短文，选择最佳答案。
根据短文内容，Tom通常在什么时间做作业？A. 早上B. 下午C. 晚上[答案：C]B. 阅读下列短文，选择最佳答案。
短文中提到的电影是什么类型的？A. 喜剧B. 动作片C. 科幻片[答案：B]C. 阅读下列短文，选择最佳答案。
短文中的主人公为什么决定去旅行？A. 为了放松B. 为了工作C. 为了学习[答案：A]三、完形填空（共20分）阅读下面的短文，从A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项填入空白处。
Yesterday, I went to the beach with my friends. We had agreat time. The weather was sunny, and the sea was very blue. We played volleyball and swam in the sea. I also triedsurfing for the first time. It was really exciting.4. I was _______ to try something new.A. afraidB. excitedC. bored[答案：B]5. When I fell off the surfboard, I felt a little _______.A. sadB. embarrassedC. happy[答案：B]四、语法填空（共10分）阅读下面的短文，根据语法知识，在空白处填入适当的词。
初三英语淄博试题及答案一、听力部分（共20分）1. What is the boy doing now?A. Playing football.B. Reading a book.C. Watching TV.【答案】C2. How much is the skirt?A. $20.B. $25.C. $30.【答案】B3. What does the woman want to do?A. Buy a gift.B. Cook dinner.C. Go to the movies.【答案】A4. When will the train leave?A. At 7:00.B. At 8:00.C. At 9:00.【答案】A5. What is the weather like today?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.【答案】A二、单项选择（共15分）6. The book is very interesting. I can’t wait to read ________.A. itB. oneC. that【答案】A7. There ________ a meeting tomorrow afternoon.A. will haveB. will beC. is going to have【答案】B8. She ________ to the library yesterday.A. goesB. wentC. will go【答案】B9. The teacher asked us ________ in class.A. not to talkB. not talkC. don’t talk【答案】A10. ________ is your brother?A. How oldB. WhatC. Which【答案】A11. The boy is too young ________.A. go to schoolB. to go to schoolC. going to school【答案】B12. I ________ my homework when my mother came in.A. am doingC. were doing【答案】B13. ________ the weather is fine today!A. WhatB. HowC. What a【答案】B14. He ________ his bike so he has to walk to school.A. lostB. has lostC. had lost【答案】B15. ________ you ________ your book?A. Have, foundC. Do, find【答案】A三、完形填空（共20分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-25各题所给的四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
山东省淄博市中考英语真题及答案本试卷共11页,满分120分,考试时间120分钟。
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一、完形填空（共10小题,满分15分）阅读下面短文,从每小题A、 B、C、D中选出一个能填入文章中相应空白处的最佳答案．In the summer of 1936,a poor sheepherder (牧羊人) fell ill and came 1 a small hospital in Fort Benton, Montana, with his dog. The sheepherder was seriously ill and died soon.The sheepherder's body was 2 to his family by train. The dog cried as the train carrying his master's (主人的) body disappeared.Trains came to Fort Benton four times a day. The dog stayed there to meet each one, waiting for his master to return. He watched each passenger 3 the train.The station manager Ed felt 4 for the dog. He named the dog Shep and left him some food every day.He encouraged the dog to come insidethe station. Finally, Shep got to trust Ed and would come inside. But every day when the trains 5 , Shep was back waiting at the same place.The passengers who came to Fort Benton wondered 6 the dog was always there, greeting the trains. Ed decided to write a pamphlet (小册子) about Shep's 7 and sell it to the passengers for a small price. Some newspapers shared Shep's story across the nation.Day after day, Shep continued to wait and watch. He was 8 old when he died in 1942．After his 9 ,the people of Font Benton made a beautiful bronze statue (铜像) of Shep to honor 10 ．Today, many visitors still stop to look at the statue and buy the pamphlet.1．A．out B．to C．from D．at 2．A．burned B．hidden C．sent D．found 3．A．get off B．get up C．get along D．get to 4．A．lucky B．angry C．happy D．sorry 5．A．left B．came C．disappeared D．went 6．A．if B．how C．why D．what 7．A．story B．hobby C．habit D．look 8．A．much B．exactly C．mainly D．very 9．A．death B．birth C．illness D．success 10．A．them B．you C．her D．him二、阅读理解（共21小题,满分42分）阅读短文A 、B 、C,并做每篇后面的题目,从每小题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 、D ） 中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
ABruce Swimming SchoolJoin us to discover a lifelong swimming journeywith our experienced coaches ．We have lessons for all ages ．Schedules （时间表）andLocationsLessons are available on weekdays at public swimming pools and on weekends at public and private pools ．Experienced coaches Visit our web page to look through the list of our coaches,and then you can choose someone who bestsuits your needs ． Water SafetyWater safety instruction isincluded in all lessons ． Fast Results 1-on-1 lesson plans depend on students' abilities. Progressreports and prize given outregularly.Monthly Fee Per Person(每人月费用)Age1-on-1 Group(3 to 5 persons) 1﹣12years old $80 $4013 and above $110 $60◎Call Mr. Jones at 6759 2232 for more information ．11．If you want to have lessons every Wednesday,where can you swim ？A ． At any swimming pool ．B ． At private swimming pools ．C ． At private swimming pools ．D ． At public and private pools ．12．Tom (an 11-year-old boy) and his father want to have 1-on-1 swimminglessonsat Bruce Swimming School． How much will they pay for a month？A．$100 B．$120 C．$170 D．$19013．Which of the following is NOT TRUE？A． Students can have 1-on-1 swimming lessons if they need．B． 1-on-1 students can get regular progress reports and prize．C． Swimming lessons are available only on weekends．D． If you want to know more,you can call Mr. Jones 6759 2232．BHow can cactus (仙人掌) help the world？It can provide a new kind of sustainable fuel (可持续燃料).Nopalimex, a company in Mexico, has made one of the world’s first cactus-powered factories. The idea came to Sosa in Nopalimex when he was looking for ways to save money for his food factory. He now powers his factory with cactus gas (气体)． The cost to produce the gas is half the cost of electricity．Soon, the gas produced by Nopalimex will also be used in cars．Nopalimex's gas is made by using the prickly pear （刺梨）, a kind of cactus．To make the gas,the prickly pear is mixed together with manure （肥料）. Then the mixture produces the gas that can be used as fuel．Why cactus？ Fuel can be made from other plants such as corn,but there are a few reasons why cactus is a better choice． First, prickly pears need very little water and very lite care, and grow well in hot temperatures．Today, these characteristics （特点） are key． Also, unlike corn, prickly pears don't need space that could be used for other food plants． They can grow in areas where many food plants can′t grow． Last,after making gas from prickly pears and manure, their byproducts （副产品）can be used to help grow food．Scientists still need to do more research on making and using prickly pear gas． As projects like Nopalimex show, we have the possibility to produce more sustainable fuel to power our lives．14．How can cactus help the world？A． By saving farmers' money． B． By providing a new kind of sustainable fuel．C． By taking the place of corn． D． By producing a lot of electricity and gas．15．Why does Sosa power his factory with cactus gas？A． Because he wants to save money for his food factory．B． Because he has grown a lot of cactus and com in his town．C． Because he wants to be well﹣known around the world．D． Because he wants to grow cactus instead of corn．16．What does the underlined word "mixture" in Paragraph 2 refer to（指代）？A． The Nopalimex company． B． The manure．C． The prickly pear and manure． D． Cactus．17．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？A． How cactus is used to produce gas． B． Where we can grow a lot of cactus．C． What Nopalimex does with cactus． D． Why cactus is a better choice to make fuel．CTED is held in different cities around the world every year． TED stands for Technology, Entertainment,Design (设计)． With different speakers — also from different parts of the earth — all the speeches are on their website,for everyone to see．TED invites speakers to give speeches on a variety of topics (话题) ．The different speakers are usually experts in their fields and talk about new ideas and recent developments．The speakers are often also well-known,such as Microsoft’s Bill Gates and the animal expert, Jane Goodall． There are many talks on environment, how to help poor people, education and so on． While the talks cover a wide variety of topics, all speakers have a strict time limit (限制) — each speech must last no longer than 18 minutes．Everybody who has an Internet connection can visit TED’s website - ted．org． Every weekday, a new video is uploaded (上传), allowing people from all over the world to listen to talks for free． No longer than 18 minutes, ▲ the video is not reallyinteresting,you know you are not going to waste too much time．Most TED talks are in English but there are talks available in other languages,too． What's more,most of the English-language talks also have subtitles (副标题) in different languages． As a result, it’s excellent for practicing English and learning new words, especially in a topic that you find interesting and enjoyable． With so many choices of topics, the videos are often much more exciting than the listening exercises used in many classes．18．What is TED stand for？A．Technology,Education and Design． B． Technology,Education and Dream．C． Technology, Entertainment and Design． D． Technology, Entertainment and Dream．19．What does the underlined word "variety" in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese？A．多样性 B．相似性 C．递进性 D．单一性20．What can we fill in the ▲ in Paragraph 3？A． because B． but C． whether D． even if 21．Which of the following is TRUE？A． A TED speech probably lasts about half an hour．B． We can watch TED speeches to practice English．C． We need to pay when we watch TED speeches．D． Only rich people can make TED speeches online．22．The passage is ．A． a poem B． a story C． an introduction D． a letter 阅读短文D,根据短文内容,从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
