中考短文填空
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Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures. Here are some words bout 1 that are used 2 in western cultures and Chinese culture.Most phrases in Chinese about the dog, such as “a homeless dog”, “a running dog” and “a dog catching a mouse”, have negative meanings. But in western countries, dogs 3 considered honest and good friends of humans. 4 word, “dog”, has positive meanings. For example, “you are a lucky dog” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day” means everyone has good luck 5 times.6 we know, dragons are very important in Chinese culture. In ancient times, dragons were regarded as strong and magical creatures. They brought hope and good luck. The ancient emperors compared 7 to dragons. Nowadays, many parents want their children to become “dragons”. But in western cultures, dragons were8 animals. Heroes killed them to protect people.Some things have similar meanings in Chinese culture and western cultures. The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in 9 China and some western countries. People in China and the West think the rose also 10
for peace, courage and friendship. When we pay attention to the cultural meanings of words, we will understand them better.
中考短文填空:passage 2
At the end of the term, our ethics (伦理学) professor gave us a test. He had told us 1 expect one and had warned us it would be included in the final grade.The test began. Sure enough, I was 2 confident that I finished all the questions after forty 3 except the very last one: What is the name of the woman who cleans the lecture hall? I thought it was 4 joke. I'd seen the woman many times. She'd been working in the building for at least a year. She is short 5 dark hair, in her fifties, and we’d even smiled at each other once or twice. But I didn't know 6 name because I’d never thought to ask her. I handed in my test and the last question 7 left unanswered—hoping the final resul t wouldn’t be influenced too badly because of it. But then one student 8 up his hand. He hadn’t finished the test, 9 . I’m just wondering," he said. “Will it really change my grade if I don’t complete that 10 question?”“Certainly,” our professor s miled. “In your future jobs,…”I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned that the cleaner's name was Sherry.
中考短文填空:passage 3
We can’t remember clearly since we started to take our mobiles to dinner table. This happen s a lot, especially when we eat out. Once a dish comes, instead 1 lifting our chopsticks, we take out our mobiles and click. Later, we post the photos onto Weibo or Wechat, waiting to be “liked.” Then we check our mobiles from time to time during the meal, to see whether we get “liked”2 not. We just cannot leave our mobiles for simply a meal.Does that sound familiar to you? Do you do that often? If 3 , how do you feel when 4 do that when having dinner with you?
A recent study suggests that what we are used to doing is not so good. Spending time taking photos of food makes the food less pleasant. To test this, some researchers did5
experiment. Some people 6
asked to take photos before they could enjoy food. As a 7
, it showed that the 8 photos they took, the less delicious the food 9 to them. So, why not stop taking photos and just enjoy the food in front of you?
So, next time you go out to have dinner with your family or friends, how about not 10 photos of food? Let the food be delicious as it is and share your life with people around you. Trust me, it will be a wonderful time.
中考短文填空:passage 4
Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.
Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something 1 . Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention 2 it for a long time. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can 3
to English songs or watch sports programs in English.
Good learners think about what they 4 good at and what they need to practice more. Even if you learn something well, you will forget it 5 you use it. “Practice makes perfect.” Good lea rners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making 6 .Good learners usually choose the best way of the following methods when they study. For example, they may take notes by writing 7
key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by explaining the information to
8 .Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge 9 from questioning.
Learning is a life long journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes 10
part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.