中考英语 题型三 阅读理解解题指导 牛津译林版

一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1．阅读理解Bill was a boy of 15. His parents went gambling （赌博） all day and all night. Nobody cared about him. He couldn't pass the exams. So his teachers didn't like him, neither did his classmatesplay with him.Bill often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up.One day, Miss Jones, a new teacher, came to Bill's class. She was a loving and beautiful woman.Bill was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn't take his eyes off his teacher.It was Miss Jones' class. She was asking a question. "I'd like the smartest boy to answer my question." Then she said loudly, "Bill, please!"Bill was surprised. And he stood up without a word."Just try it! I believe you can!"After school, Miss Jones had a long talk with Bill. She told him that she cared about him and believed in him.Bill thought a lot that evening. From then on he arrived at school on time every day. Miss Jones helped him with his homework in the afternoon. She even cooked delicious food for him. She told Bill, "Nothing is impossible if you put your heart into it."Later, Miss Jones gave them another exam. Bill did it with all his heart. He was very amazed tofind that he had passed the exam. Now Bill discovered that not only could he learn, but also he could do it well. A change took place in Bill's heart.You see that one teacher saved one boy. It's really simple.（1）Bill couldn't pass the exams at first because he _________.A. went gamblingB. talked in classC. didn't answer questionsD. gave himself up（2）Miss Jones had a long talk with Bill and told him that she ________ him and believed in him.A. heard aboutB. talked aboutC. cared aboutD. argued about（3）Miss Jones changed Bill by ________.A. doing homework for himB. encouraging and helping himC. giving Bill some booksD. taking him to restaurants（4）From the passage we can learn that _________.A. Miss Jones was a loving and careful teacherB. Bill's parents cared about him very muchC. Miss Jones loved to answer Bill's questionsD. Bill didn't like to play with his classmates（5）Which may be the best title for the passage?A. Parents' LoveB. A Lazy BoyC. A Boy's ChangeD. A Strict Teacher【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）B（4）A（5）C【解析】【分析】主要讲了新老师Miss Jones是怎样改变Bill的。

牛津译林版中考英语专题复习阅读理解练习题题阅读理解练习(一) AI really enjoyed this movie.It's a fun movie for the whole family.I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there.——JamesI would recommend (推荐) this movie to everyone.Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy! ——SamI've seen several movies of this kind, but this one is the best.It is so well made—some of the scenes are so beautiful.——JohnI went to see this movie with my 9-year-old daughter this Tuesday, really without knowing too much about it.My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was.We just couldn't help laughing.I would recommend this movie to the whole family.——Mary( )1.From the poster, we can tell that ________ is spoken in the movie.A．Chinese B．EnglishC．Japanese D．French( )2.The poster shows that the movie lasts ________.A．25 minutes B．60 minutesC．85 minutes D．125 minutes( )3.John likes the movie because of ________.A．the funny actors B．the wonderful musicC．the sweet voices D．the beautiful scenes( )4.Mary and her daughter spent ________ watching the movie.A．$30 B．$40C．$45 D．$60( )5.According to the passage, the movie most probably tells a ________ story.A．funny B．sadC．terrible D．treeBGuilin is my favorite city in China because of its beauty, its waterways, its cafes, and most of all because I met my wife there.It is her hometown and we will both retire there in a few years.Not only is Guilin a fascinating city, but there are many interesting places to visit within a short drive from there.The Ling Canal is the oldest canal in the world.It was built about 2,200 years ago and connects two major river systems, the Yangtze and the Pearl River.The Longsheng Rice Terraces (梯田) is another man-made wonder that was built around 650 years ago.I have some photos of both of these places in my China Daily homepage Albums.The Gudong Waterfall Park is another attraction that is worth visiting.The hike to the top of all these waterfalls isn't very difficult and if you want, you can take a ride to the bottom on a personal rail car (机动轨道车) that you control the speed with a brake.If you want, you can also climb up some of the waterfalls withthe help of chains that are placed for the convenience of amateur climbers (业余登山者)．I have only been in Guilin during the winter and spring, but my wife tells me it gets pretty hot in the summer time.That's OK because I grew up in the Midwest of the U．S.where it gets very hot and humid during the summer months.But in Guilin almost everything is within walking distance and if you need to go further the buses come by every 5 minutes on the busy streets and every 10-15 minutes just about everywhere else.There are plenty of taxis, too, and most trips are only 6 yuan.It's a perfect place to retire.( )6.The writer likes Guilin best mainly because ________.A．it has many water ways B．he met his wife thereC．he likes its beauty D．it has lots of cafes( )7.Which of the following is the man-made won der in Guilin?A．The Ling Canal. B．The Gudong Waterfall Park.C．The Longsheng Rice Terraces. D．A and C.( )8.The underlined word “brake” means ________.A．遥控 B．刹车 C．方向盘 D．油门( )9.Which of the following is NOT true?A．Guilin is the writer's wife's hometown.B．The history of the Ling Canal is three times as long as that of the Longsheng Rice Terraces.C．It's convenient for the amateur climbers to climb up some waterfalls with the help of chains.D．Guilin is really a good place to retire and live in.( )10.What's the weather like in summer in Guilin?A．Very hot. B．Quite humid. C．Rather hot. D．A little cool.C配对阅读左栏是五种警察的工作，右栏是七种工作的描述。

一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1．阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AI （人工智能） makes our lives easier and better. Let's see the amazing AI.A. There is a driver in itB. the door is opened by the passengerC. there are 24 seats in itD. it stops every time it sees a stop light（2）Xiaoice CAN'T ________.A. go out to play with youB. talk with you if you feel lonelyC. be your friendD. sing, write poems or tell stories（3）The painting is ________.A. a work painted by Vincent Van GoghB. worth about 3, 000, 000 yuan at an auctionC. studied by three French artists over 15,000 timesD. among the most beautiful paintings in the world（4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Xianice is a 17-year-old girl.B. The AI anchor can only speak English.C. The AI anchor can work 24 hours without mistakes.D. The AI artist is one of the most popular artists in China.（5）We can probably see the passage in ________. A. a guidebook B. a notice C. a novel D. a newspaper【答案】 （1）D（2）A（3）B（4）C（5）D【解析】【分析】主要讲了人工智能让我们生活越来越简单的四个例子。

牛津译林版英语中考仿真试卷及答案指导一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、听力材料：W: Hi, John. How was your weekend?M: It was great, thanks! I went hiking in the mountains with my friends.W: That sounds amazing. Did you see any wildlife?M: Yes, I saw a deer and some squirrels. It was such a peaceful experience.W: I’m glad to hear that. I’ve always wanted to go hiking but haven’t had the chance yet.M: Maybe you should go soon. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy nature.Questions:1.What did John do over the weekend?2.What wildlife did John see during his hike?Answers:1.John went hiking in the mountains with his friends.2.John saw a deer and some squirrels.Explanation:The first question is answered directly in the dialogue. John mentions that he went hiking in the mountains with his friends.The second question is also answered directly. John describes seeing a deer andsome squirrels during his hike.3、What are the speakers discussing during their conversation?A) A recent sports event.B) A new movie release.C)Upcoming school events.Answer: B) A new movie release.Explanation: The conversation between the two speakers mentions a new movie that they both saw, indicating that they are discussing a new movie release.4、How does the woman feel about the weather today?A)ExcitedB)BoredC)DisappointedAnswer: C) DisappointedExplanation: The woman expresses her disappointment about the weather, saying it’s not as sunny as she expected and that it ruined her plans for the day.5.You will hear a short conversation between two friends. Listen and answer the question.Question: What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their favorite music.B. A new movie.C. Their summer vacation.Answer: BExplanation: The speakers discuss a new movie that they both want to see, making option B the correct answer. They do not mention music or their summer vacation in the conversation.6.You will hear a monologue about the importance of exercise. Listen and answer the question.Question: According to the speaker, what is the best way to stay healthy?A. Eating a balanced diet.B. Exercising regularly.C. Getting enough sleep.Answer: BExplanation: The speaker emphasizes the importance of regular exercise for maintaining good health. While eating a balanced diet and getting enough sleep are also important, the main focus of the monologue is on the benefits of exercising regularly. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.7.You will hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen and answer the question.Question: What does the girl want to do this weekend?A) Go to the movies.B) Visit the museum.C) Go hiking in the mountains.Answer: B) Visit the museum.Explanation: In the conversation, the girl says, “I was t hinking ofvisiting the museum this weekend. Do you want to join me?” This indicates that her plan is to go to the museum.8.You will hear a short dialogue between a teacher and a student about a school project. Listen and answer the question.Question: Wh at is the main problem with the student’s project?A) The research is not complete.B) The presentation is not organized.C) The student is late with the deadline.Answer: A) The research is not complete.Explanation: In the dialogue, the teacher asks, “Ha ve you finished the research for your project?” The student replies, “Not yet, I’m still working on it.” This shows that the main issue with the project is that the research is not complete.9.You will hear a conversation between two students about their weekend plans. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What are the two students planning to do this weekend?A. Go shopping in the city center.B. Visit a museum.C. Attend a music concert.D. Go hiking in the countryside.Answer: B. Visit a museum.Explanation: In the conversation, one student mentions that they heard aboutan interesting new exhibition at the local museum and suggests visiting it together. The other student agrees, so it is clear that they are planning to go to the museum this weekend.10.You will hear a short interview with a famous author about their writing process. Listen carefully and answer the following question.Question: How does the author describe their writing process?A. They write in long, uninterrupted sessions.B. They plan their stories in detail before writing.C. They write a little every day, no matter how much time they have.D. They wait for inspiration to strike before writing.Answer: C. They write a little every day, no matter how much time they have.Explanation: In the interview, the author explains that they believe in the power of consistency in writing. They mention that they try to write a little bit every day, regardless of the amount of time they have available. This shows that their writing process is about regularity and persistence rather than waiting for long, uninterrupted sessions or waiting for inspiration.11、Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What is the man going to do this weekend?A. Watch a movie.B. Play basketball.C. Go hiking.Answer: CExplanation: The dialogue states that the man is excited about the good weather forecast for the weekend and is planning to go hiking with his friends. The key phrase “I’m going hiking with my friends” clearly indi cates the answer is C.12、Listen to the passage and answer the question.Question: What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of early rising.B. The importance of enough sleep.C. Different sleeping habits among people.Answer: AExplanation: The passage discusses the various advantages of waking up early in the morning, such as improved mental clarity, increased productivity, and better overall health. It highlights the benefits of early rising and encourages listeners to adopt this habit. Therefore, the main idea is the benefits of early rising, making A the correct answer.13、In the first conversation between John and Maria, what does John say about his weekend plans?A. He plans to go hiking.B. He will visit his grandparents.C. He intends to stay home and study.Answer: B. He will visit his grandparents.Explanation: In the conversation, John mentions that he’s looking forwardto spending some quality time with his grandparents over the weekend as it’s been a while since he last saw them.14、What does Maria suggest John should do after visiting his grandparents?A. Go to a movie.B. Have dinner at a restaurant.C. Attend a concert.Answer: A. Go to a movie.Explanation: Maria suggests that after John visits his grandparents, they could catc h up on the latest film releases together, implying she’s inviting him to go see a movie with her.15.You will hear a short conversation between two friends about their weekend plans. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the question.Q: What will the woman probably do on Saturday?A)Go to the movies with her friend.B)Visit her grandparents.C)Stay at home and read a book.D)Go shopping.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the woman says, “I think I’ll visit my grandparents this weekend.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.16.You will hear a short talk about the importance of exercise. Listen carefully and complete the following sentence with the information you hear.Q: According to the talk, which of the following is NOT a benefit of regularexercise?A)Improved moodB)Weight lossC)Better sleepD)Increased risk of heart diseaseAnswer: DExplanation: The speaker mentions that regular exercise can improve mood, weight loss, and better sleep. However, they do not mention increased risk of heart disease as a benefit. Therefore, the correct answer is D.17、Question: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What time does the movie start?A. 7:30 p.m.B. 8:00 p.m.C. 8:30 p.m.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the man asks the woman when the movie starts. The woman replies, “It starts at eight o’clock.” This directly corresponds to option B, 8:00 p.m.18、Question: Listen to the short passage and answer the question.Question: How many books did the speaker borrow from the library?A. Two books.B. Three books.C. Four books.Answer: AExplanation: The speaker in the passage mentions, “I went to the libr ary yesterday and borrowed two books.” This statement clearly indicates that the speaker borrowed two books from the library, matching option A.19、Listen to the passage about a student’s daily routine and answer the question that follows.Passage: “Every morning, I wake up at six o’clock, do my exercises, and then have breakfast. After that, I go to school by bus. School starts at eight and ends at three. When I get home, I usually play basketball for an hour before doing my homework.”Question: What time does the student finish school?A. At five o’clock.B. At three o’clock.C. At eight o’clock.D. At six o’clock.Answer: B. At three o’clock.Explanation: The passage clearly states “School starts at eight and ends at three,” indicating that the correct answer is three o’clock.20、Listen to the conversation between two friends talking about their weekend plans and answer the question that follows.Conversation: “Hey, are you coming over to my place on Saturday? We couldwatch that new movie everyone’s talking about.”“Yeah, sounds great! But can we make it Sunday instead? My cousin is visiting on Saturday, and I promised to show them around town.”Question: Why did the friend suggest changing the plan to Sunday?A. Because he has homework due on Saturday.B. Because he promised to spend time with his cousin on Saturday.C. Because the movie theater is closed on Saturday.D. Because his cousin is visiting on Sunday.Answer: B. Because he promised to spend time with his cousin on Saturday.Explanation: The frie nd mentioned, “But can we make it Sunday instead? My cousin is visiting on Saturday, and I promised to show them around town.” This indicates that the reason for changing the plan was due to a prior commitment with the friend’s cousin on Saturday.二、阅读理解（30分）Passage:The Rainforest is a complex and diverse ecosystem that covers approximately 6% of the Earth’s land surface but is home to over half of the world’s plant and animal species. It is often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth” due to its crucial role in regulating the planet’s climate. The Amazon Rainforest, located in South America, is the largest and most well-known rainforest.The rainforest ecosystem is characterized by its high levels of biodiversity.Trees, which can grow up to 100 meters tall, dominate the landscape, forming a dense canopy that blocks out most of the sunlight. This canopy, along with the thick layers of undergrowth, creates a unique habitat for countless species of plants and animals. Many of these species are not found anywhere else on the planet.One of the most remarkable aspects of the rainforest is its role in the water cycle. The lush vegetation absorbs and stores enormous amounts of water, which then evaporates back into the atmosphere. This process, known as transpiration, helps to regulate t he Earth’s climate and distribute water around the globe.However, the rainforest is under threat from human activities. Deforestation, caused by logging, agriculture, and urbanization, is the most significant threat. This not only destroys the habitat of countless species but also contributes to global warming by releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.Despite these challenges, there are efforts to preserve the rainforest. Conservationists work to protect areas of the rainforest, establish wildlife reserves, and promote sustainable practices that minimize the impact on the ecosystem.Questions:1.What is the primary reason the rainforest is called the “lungs of the Earth”?A. It produces oxygen.B. It regulates the planet’s climate.C. It absorbs and releases water through transpiration.D. It has a large population of trees.2.Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the deforestation of the rainforest?A. Logging.B. Agriculture.C. Urbanization.D. Natural disasters.3.What is the main goal of conservationists in relation to the rainforest?A. To increase the number of trees.B. To create more wildlife reserves.C. To minimize the impact of human activities on the ecosystem.D. To promote global warming.Answers:1.C2.D3.C三、完型填空（15分）Section III: ClozeDirections: For each blank in the following passage, there are four words or phrases given in the box below. Choose the one that best fits the contextand write it in the corresponding blank. Each word or phrase can be used only once.Box:A. challengingB. eventuallyC. motivatedD. persistenceTitle: The Power of PersistenceIn the realm of academic achievements, there are countless examples that demonstrate the undeniable strength of perseverance. The journey towards success in any field, including mastering the Oxford University Press and Yilin Press edition of the English language for the middle school examination, is fraught with obstacles and setbacks. However, it is through persistence that students overcome these hurdles and reach their goals.John, a determined student, faced numerous challenging tasks as he prepared for his upcoming English mid-term exam. The complex grammar rules, vast vocabulary, and intricate reading passages seemed daunting at first. But John refused to give up. Instead, he was motivated by the thought of achieving his goal – an excellent score that would reflect his hard work and dedication.Each day, John immersed himself in studying, breaking down difficult concepts into manageable pieces. He practiced writing essays, completed multiple-choice quizzes, and engaged in intense discussions with his teachersand peers. Despite occasional failures and moments of frustration, John kept pushing forward, fueled by his unwavering persistence.As the exam day approached, John felt a sense of calmness wash over him. He had prepared as best as he could, and now it was time to showcase his knowledge. When the results were finally announced, John’s efforts were rewarded with a remarkable score. His persistence had paid off, and he had proven to himself and others that with dedication and unrelenting effort, even the most daunting tasks can be overcome.Answers:1.D2.A3.C4.D5.D四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、The Smiths______(be) planning to visit the Great Wall next month, as it’s one of the most famous landmarks in China.Answer: areExplanation: The subject “The Smiths” refers to the family as a whole, which is considered plural. Therefore, we use the plural form of the verb “to be,” which is “are.” The sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicatingan action that is planned or intended for the future.2、She asked me if I______(can) help her with the project after school, butI was already too busy.Answer: couldExplanation: In reported speech, when reporting a question, the modal verb “can” changes to “could” to reflect the past nature of the reporte d speech. The speaker is not asking about the current ability, but rather what was asked in the past, hence the use of “could” instead of “can.”These types of exercises test students’ understanding of verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and the use of modals in different contexts, which are all important aspects of English grammar.3.The teacher__________(be) excited to see the children’s improvement in their studies.答案：is解析：根据句意，老师看到孩子们在学业上的进步感到兴奋，表示的是当前的状态，所以用一般现在时态。

一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1．阅读理解At Christmas, different countries celebrate Christmas in different ways. Here are some interesting activities in different countries.Australia⒈Read poems and stories with Australian Christmas themes.⒉List the traditional food eaten at Christmas at home.⒊Ask five people what they think the meaning of Christmas is and record their answers. Germany⒈In German kitchens, lots of desserts are baked for the holidays!⒉Traditionally on Christmas Eve, the father decorates the tree alone in the morning. The mother spends the morning decorating the home and cooking a small meal. Some choose to serve a salad or a potato salad with some meat.⒊The family goes to church in the morning and comes home to have their Christmas dinner. Friends or relatives are often invited to join them. Those who could not be invited the day before can then come on this day to celebrate with the family.Canada⒈When you hear Christmas songs in public, smile and sing along.⒉Put Christmas lights on your house. Hang mistletoe（槲寄生）and some flowers in the doorway.⒊Go with your family to the local Christmas tree farm to cut down your own or buy a Christmas tree. Pick out a Christmas tree that fits your house.（1）Who may do some reading on Christmas Day?A. The Chinese.B. The Australians.C. The Canadians.D. The Germans.（2）Where can we see any flowers on Christmas Day?A. In England.B. In Germany.C. In Australia,D. In Canada.（3）Where may the material come from?A. A diary.B. A dictionary.C. A newspaper.D. A notebook.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）C【解析】【分析】文章大意：本文介绍了澳大利亚、德国和加拿大三个国家过圣诞节时的一些风俗习惯。

阅读理解（一）A little stream ran down from a high mountain far, far away through many villages and forests, until it reached desert. The stream then thought, “I’ve been through countless difficulties.I should have no problem crossing this desert!” But as she started her journey, she found herself slowly disappearing into the sand. After many tries, she still failed and was very unhappy. “Maybe I can’t reach the ocean in the end,” she said sadly to herself.At this time, a deep voice came, “If a breeze(微风) can cross the desert, so can a river.” It was the voice of the desert. But the little stream replied, “That’s because a breeze can fly,but I cannot.”That’s because you can’t give up what you are. If you like to do it, and let yourself evaporate(蒸发) into the breeze, it can take you across, and you can reach the ocean.” Said the desert.“Give up what I am n ow and disappear into the breeze? No! No!” The little stream could not accept this idea. After all, she had never experienced anything like it before.“The breeze can carry the vapor(水蒸气) across the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form, a river again to continue its course.” explained the desert very patiently.“And whether you’re a river or vapor, your nature never changes,” continued the desert.Hearing this, the little stream rushed into the open arms of the breeze, which carried her to the next stage of her life.The course of our lives is like the experience of the little stream. If you want to overcome(克服) the difficulties in your life to head for the success, you should also change the way you used to be.( ) 1. Before the stream reached the desert, she didn’t _______.A. believe in herselfB. meet any difficultiesC. want to cross the desertD. worry about the journey to the ocean( ) 2. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to(指的是) _______.A. streamB. breezeC. vaporD. desert( ) 3. The last paragraph mainly tells us _______.A. our lives are as easy as the little stream’sB. it is difficult for us to succeedC. we must keep the way we used to beD. we should change the way we used to be to succeed sometimes( ) 4. Which of the following is NOT true?A. If a breeze can cross the desert, so you can.B. After many tries, she didn’t succeed and was very unhappy.C. Whether you’re a river or vapor, you change your nature.D. That’s because I can’t fly, but a breeze can.( ) 5. From the passage we know that the stream _______ in the end.A. cross the desertB. stopped her journeyC. failed to reach the oceanD. disappeared in the air（二）A group of swans flew down to a beach where a crow(乌鸦) was jumping around. The crow watched them with disdain(鄙视).“You have no flying skills at all!” he said to the swans. “All you can do is to move your wings. Can you turn over in the air? No, that’s beyond you. Let’s have a flying competition. I’ll show you what real flying is!”One of the swans, a strong young male, took up the challenge. The crow flew up and began to show his skills. He flew in circles, performed other flying tricks, and then came down and looked proudly at the swan.Now it was the swan’s turn. He flew up, and began flying over the sea. The crow flew after him, making all kinds of comments(评价) about his flying. They flew on and on till they couldn’t see the land and there was nothing but water on all sides. The crow was making fewer and fewer comments. He was now so exhausted that he found it hard to stay in the air, and had to struggle to keep himself from falling into the water.The swan pretended(假装) not to notice, and said, “Why do you keep touching the water, brother? Is that another trick?”“No,” said the crow. He knew he had lost the competition. “I’m in trouble because of my pride! If you don’t help me, I’ll lose my life…”The swan took pity on him, and took him on his shoulders and flew back to the beach.( ) 1. What’s the correct order of the following events?a. The crow showed off its flying skills.b. The swan felt pity for the crow and saved it.c. The crow laughed at the swan’s flying.d. The crow followed the swan and got into trouble.e. The crow challenged the swans and a strong young swan accepted it.A. e, c, d, a, bB. a, e, c, d, bC. c, e, a, d, bD. e, a, d, c, b( ) 2. What does the underlined word “exhausted” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Tired.B. Angry.C. Frightened.D. Regretful.( ) 3. Why did the crow keep touching the water?A. It was showing another flying skill.B. It was struggling to keep itself from falling into the water.C. It was thirsty and wanted to drink some water.D. It was enjoying itself by do ing so.( ) 4. What can we infer(推断) from the passage?A. The crow didn’t know flying.B. Flying skills were useless.C. The swan saved the crow because they were good friends.D. The swan was better at long-distance flying than the crow.( ) 5. What does the story tell us?A. No pains, no gains.B. The early bird catches the worm.C. Pride goes before a fall.D. Practice makes perfect.（三）Here’s something people don’t often think about: Helping helps even w hen there’s not a problem.Getting in the habit of giving and receiving help builds good relationships. It makes us feel more care. It stops stress from building because we kno w someone else is thinking about us. And if there is a problem, we’re sharing it before it gets too big. It just feels great to help.Try these small practices at home and see how they make you feel:＊Help your little brother or sister with a homework problem.＊Help your dad prepare dinner.＊Help your mom carry living goods.＊Offer to do a chore that’s not usually yours “just because.”There’s more to it than just feeling good: Kindness is contagious. It can create more kindness. So you might start to notice your family (or friends) reaching out to help more.Just don’t fall into the trap(陷阱) of expectation(期待). If we help out only because we expect the other person to do something in return, we will probably end up feeling disappointed and angry instead of happy and fulfilled. So decide to help simply because of the positive feelings it creates. Then, when someone else does something nice for you (and it will happen!), it’s a wonderful surprise.Giving and receiving is one of the most basic friendship skills. With a good network of supportive people, we are less stressed. We feel loved and understood, so we’re better able to solve problems, bounce back from disappointments, and try again.( ) 1. How do you feel if you are getting in the habit of giving and receiving help?A. Think of more care.B. Feel stress from building.C. Feel more care.D. Fall into the trap.( ) 2. How to build nice relationships according to the passage?A. Help your dad prepare dinner.B. Get in the habit of giving and receiving help.C. Stops stress from building.D. End up feeling angry instead of happy.( ) 3. Which of the following is not true?A. We help out only because we expect the other person in return.B. It’s one of the most basic friendship skills to give and receive.C. It just makes us feel great to help others.D. It’s helpful to help even when there’s not a problem.( ) 4. What does the underlined word “contag ious” mean in the passage?A. 会感染的B. 会疏导的C.会蔓延的D. 会熏陶的( ) 5. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Making Help a HabitB. Help Mom Carry Goods.C. Help Others With Homework.D. Love and Understand（四）Martin Lynch, an American businessman, had been going on vacation to a small Mexican fishing village for a number of years. One morning while going for a walk along the beach, he saw his friend Pablo Perez, a local fisherman. Martin watched Pablo unload his boat and pack the fish in a box.Martin noticed Pablo was smiling and looked very happy. He could also see several large fish in the boat. Martin greeted Pablo and asked how long it took to catch the fish. “Just a few hours,” replied Pablo. Martin asked, “Why didn’t you stay longer and catch more fish?” “I have enough for my family,” Pablo said. “And what do you do with the rest of your day?” asked Martin. “I take a nap, play with my children, spend time with my wife, and go into the village to see my friends and play cards, I have a full and busy life.” Martin explained that if Pablo worked longer hours and caught more fish, he could make more money. With the extra money, Pablo could buy more boats and catch more fish. By selling the fish, Pablo could open his own factory and sell direct to supermarkets.“Then what?” asked Pablo. “Well you would probably have to move to Mexico City to run the business. Finally, you would be able to sell your business and make millions of dollars,” replied Martin. “How long will that take?” asked Pablo.Martin thought for a while and said it would probably take at least 15 years.“And then what” asked Pablo.“Well, that’s the best part,” Martin said. “You will be able to retire, buy a house near the ocean, sleep longer, play with your children, spend more time with your wife, see your friends, and play cards.”( ) 1. What is the story mainly about ______?A. A businessman and a fisherman have become friend.B. A businessman learns how to fish from a fisherman.C.A fisherman wants to become a businessman.D. A businessman gives advice to a fisherman.( ) 2. What makes the Mexican fisherman happy is ______?A. many friends to visit himB. a full and busy lifeC. more boats and more fishD. the house near the ocean( ) 3. How can the fisherman make more money in the businessman view?A. By buying a supermarket.B. To move to Mexico city.C. By selling his own business.D. To work longer and catch more fish.( ) 4. The underlined word “unload” in the passage means ______?A. put...into...B. take...away from...C. break downD. set off ( ) 5. We can infer from the passage that _____?A. the fisherman will stay the same with his life.B. the fisherman will leave the village for Mexico city.C. the businessman will buy the fisherman boatD. it takes all day for the fisherman to catch large fish.（五）I had hidden the long black bag in the garage for the past two days. Tonight, in the dark, I would finally take it away. If everything went OK, it would be done by morning. But I had to be sure no one, not even my wife, saw me.It was more difficult to get away from the party than I expected. I said that the children were tired and needed to get to bed. It was partly true. But the main reason for leaving was that I wanted to complete my plan.First I had to get the kids to sleep. That was never easy at any time and tonight it was even more difficult. The eldest one wanted to know why we left the party early. I told him 10:30 pm was not early. As usual, I read them a bed time story, but I had to stop myself reading too quickly or they would learn my secret.Silence finally came, and feeling like a thief in the night, I went out of the house and into the garage. Taking one end, I dragged the bag out from its hiding place and took it into the garden.I was worried that my neighbours might see me and call the police.It was already eleven o'clock. By the light of the moon I started working, trying to make as little noise as possible. And that was not easy with a saw (锯子) and a hammer.After much effort, my work was finally completed. I looked down at my watch. It was exactly 4:00 am. Then I went inside to have a shower and get a few hours of sleep. It wouldn't be long now before the kids would rush into my room and wake me up to tell me about the new tree-house Father Christmas had brought them this year.( ) 1. Why did the man feel nervous?A. He left the party too late.B. He was afraid of the darkness.C. He di dn’t know where the black bag was.D. He worried that others would discover his secret.( ) 2. The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refers to ______.A. thievesB. parentsC. childrenD. neighbours( ) 3. In what order did the man do the following?a. Read the kids a story.b. Had a shower.c. Worked in the moonlight.d. Dragged the bag from the garage. e. Went to a party.A. e-d-a-b-cB. e-a-d-c-bC. a-b-e-d-cD. a-e-d-c-b( ) 4. What did the man want to do after finishing his plan?A. Go to sleep.B. Wake up his children.C. Open the bag.D. Call the police.( ) 5. How would the children feel when they saw the man’s work?A. Confused.B. Excited.C. Tired.D. Angry.（六）In early November of 1503, during Christopher Columbus’ fourth and final trip America, his ship was seriously damaged in a storm. Columbus and his men had to live on a small island for several months while they tried to repair their ship and return to Spain.At first, the local people on the island were very kind to the European visitors, giving them all the food and clothes they needed to survive. However, as the months passed, the local people became more and more unhappy with their guests, who were tricking and stealing from them. Finally the locals decided to stop helping. Without food or any way to leave the island, Columbus’ group was soon in serious trouble.Luckily for Columbus, he had a book about the stars and planets on his ship. It described the movements of all the objects in the night sky. The book, written by a well-known German scientist, said there would be a total lunar eclipse (月食) on the evening of February 29, 1504 and how long it would last.Columbus worked out the difference in time between Germany and North America. He then had a meeting with the local leaders just before the eclipse would take place. In this meeting, Columbus told them his god was angry because the local people were no longer giving food. So his god would take away the moon to punish them. At the moment Columbus finished talking, just as he had planned, the moon began disappearing.The local leaders grew frightened and quickly agreed to provide Columbus with food and anything else he wanted. But first, Columbus’ god had to return the moon. Columbus told them he would have to discuss the idea with his god on his ship. Knowing the moon would stay completely hidden for about 48 minutes, Columbus returned just before the moon began to reappear. From that day on, until they finally left, Columbus and his men no longer had any trouble getting the food they needed.( ) 1. At first, the local people helped Columbus and his men by ______.A. giving them foodB. building a house for themC. repairing their shipD. providing them with a book( ) 2. The local peop le became angry because the Europeans ______.A. looked very differentB. had nothing to tradeC. were cheats and thievesD. wanted to take their land( ) 3. Where did Columbus learn about the lunar eclipse?A. From a book.B. From the moon.C. From his group.D. From the locals.( ) 4. What did Columbus do after returning to his ship on the night of the meeting?A. He discussed the problem with his god.B. He waited for the eclipse to finish.C. He read about the stars and planets.D. He told his men what happened.( ) 5. What can we learn about the Europeans from the passage?A. They all believed in god.B. They never returned to Spain.C. They admired the local people.D. They caused their own problems.（七）When I was a child, my parents often took me to an old house in the thick forest. No other children ever stayed there. I didn’t even have the choice of playing with a brother or sister.I could never understand what the attraction(吸引) of the house was, even for my parents, who enjoyed nothing better than to sit in silence with a good book. The woman in the house, my father’s distant cousin, was a terrible cook and her food was inedible.One day, when I was wondering around the garden behind the house, I noticed a wooden house which had clearly been abandoned(被遗弃的). As I walked towards it, I heard a noise, like an animal moving hurriedly away. Then I saw a man with a long beard standing at the door. I was greatly surprised.“Please don’t tell them you saw me,” he said. “They never use this place, and I have nowhere else to live.” “Don’t worry.” I said. “I won’t tell anyone. But are you all right out here?”I mean—do you have enough to eat? The old man shook his head.The same evening, I took a small plastic bag into the dining room and, while no one was looking, emptied some of the food into it. Later, I got out of the back door secretly and gave the food to the old man, whose name I had discovered was Taff.I had never seen anything else as lonely as the s mile of satisfaction on Taff’s face when he ate the food. From then on, my visits to the old house had a purpose, and I enjoyed every minute of the rest of my stay.( ) 1. How did the writer feel about staying in the old house at first?A. He was happy to be with his parents.B. He enjoyed reading good books there.C. He was pleased with the woods.D. He felt very lonely.( ) 2. The underlined word “inedible” is closest in meaning to “______”.A. too bad for him to eatB. nice to look atC. not enoughD. as delicious as usual( ) 3. The writer discovered the old man ______ the old house.A. near the back doorB. in the dining room ofC. in the garden behindD. among the bushed before( ) 4. What can we know about the old man from the passage?A. He was poor and hungry.B. He helped to repair the old house.C. He liked to play hide—and–seek with the writer.D. He raised many animals.( ) 5. The story mainly tell us ______.A. it’s nice to raise wild animalsB. it’s valuable to help othersC. it’s good to live in the forestD. it’s comfortable to live in the old house.（八）Once upon a time all feelings went to an island for a vacation, and each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of a strong storm was announced, so all rushed to their boats. Yet, Love did not wish to run away quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realized it was time to leave. But there were no boats to use. Love looked around with hope.Just then Richness was passing by Love in a large boat. Love shouted, “Richness, can you take me wi th you?” Richness answered, “No, I can’t. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you.”Love decided to ask Vanity(虚荣) who was also passing by in a beautiful boat for help. But Vanity said with a cold voice, “No, I can’t take you with me. My boat will get dirty with your mummy feet.”Sorrow passed by after some time. Agai n, Love asked for help. But it was useless. “No, I can’t take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it hardly cared about anyone else.Lo ve was growing worried and hopeless. Just then somebody called out, “Come, Love, I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so kind, but jumped onto the boat happily.After getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Love asked, “Knowledge, do you know who was so kind to give me a lift when no one else wished to help?”Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”“Time?” asked Love. “But why did Time help me?” Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because only Time is able to understand h ow valuable(有价值的) Love is.”( ) 1. According to the pas sage, which one did not go to an island for a vacation?A. Love.B. Richness.C. Vanity.D. Knowledge.( ) 2. Which word has the same meaning as “Sorrow”?A. Worry.B. Anger.C. Sadness.D. Smile.( ) 3. Other feelings passed by Love in their boats one by one. Which is the right order according to the passage?A. Richness → Vanity → Sorrow → Happiness → TimeB. Richness → Happiness → Sorrow → Vanity → TimeC. Time → Richness → Vanity → Sorrow → HappinessD. Richness → Happiness →Vanity → Sorrow → Time( ) 4. Why didn’t Vanity take Love with him in his boat?A. Because there was no place for Love in his boat.B. Because he thought Love would make his boat dirty.C. Because he wanted to stay alone.D. Because he didn’t care about anyone else.( ) 5. What can we learn from the passage?A. When we are rich, we may pay more attention to Love.B. All the feelings are important in our life except Love.C. As time goes by, we can realize the important of Love.D. When we are in happiness and sorrow, we shouldn’t remember Love.【答案解析】（一）（二）1.C 结合短文，依据故事发生的先后顺序选C。

中考阅读与写作三一、完形填空The teacher stood before his class and was going to hand out the final exam papers. “I know how hard you have all worked to prepare for this test,” he said. “And because I know you can do it well, I am willing to offer a B to anyone who would 1 not to take the test.Many students jumped up to thank the teacher and left the classroom. The teacher looked at the remaining (剩余的) students and said, “Does anybody else want to get a B? This is your last 2 .” Two more students decided to go.Seven students remained (留下). The teacher then handed out the 3 . There were only three sentences typed on the paper: Congratulations! You have just been 4 an A in this class. Keep believing in yourself.I never had a teacher like that, but I think it is a test 5 any teacher could and should give. Students who do not have 6 in what they have learned are B students at best (充其量).The same is true in real life. The A students are those who believe in what they are doing because they have 7 both successes and failures. They have learned life’s lessons, either from normal education or from events in their lives, and have become 8 people.Scientists say that by the age of eight, 80% of what we believe about ourselves has already been formed. You are a big kid now , and you 9 that you have some limits (限制). 10 , there is nothing you can’t do or learn or be. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest said, “It’s not the mountain we conquer (克服) but ourselves.”1. A. dislike B. help C. prefer D. start2. A. chance B. trouble C. test D. idea3. A. results B. presents C. papers D. keys4. A. given B. sent C. discovered D. received5. A. where B. that C. what D. when6. A. confidence B. success C. interest D. satisfaction7. A. heard from B. dreamed of C. learned from D. cared about8. A. ruder B. cuter C. worse D. better9. A. decide B. forget C. realize D. imagine10. A. So B. And C. Because D. However二、阅读理解A1. The card above is ________.A. a ticketB. a postcardC. an invitationD. an advertisement2. The party is for ________.A. a birthdayB. the QueenC. bee watchingD. the National Day3. According to the card, if you are unable to go, you can ________.A. return the cardB. visit the MuseumC. pay no attention to the messageD. contact Alice’s motherBFairy tale (童话) fiction or not?One hot debate topic from I Can I Bibi (《奇葩说》) has become popular on Weibo: Should parents tell their children that fairy tales are fake (假的)? Some people think we shouldn’t. Fairy tales give kids hope and teach life lessons. But others think that children need the ability to distinguish (区分) real from fake, and this role is best played by their parents. What’s your opinion?YESHu Enqi, 16There is no doubt that the world of fairy tales is beautiful, but the real world is cruel (残酷的). If children are always deep in fairy tales, they might not adjust (调节) themselves to society. That’s why there are so many “giant babies” in society. It is parents’ duty to tell children that beauty and darkness are coexistent (共存的). They need to be stronger to adapt to (适应) society.Li Ziyi, 16It’s important to tell kids the wisdom in fairy tales, not whether or not they’re fake. If I’m a parent, I will tell my kids: “Dear, the Queen’s poisoned apple is fake, but in our daily lives, fake apples may be many other seductions (诱惑) that you need to be careful of.” Fairy tales can never solve all problems. After all, dangers are always present in both fairy tales and reality (现实).NOYuan Siyi, 16Not every fairy tale is fake —they’re from our lives. The essen ce (本质) of fairy tales is to teach children the most basic truths based on the real world. The content of fairy tales is not meaningless. Parents could look on them as partners to children when they grow up. Children will understand the truth step by step.Hu Pei, 16As a kid bathed in fairy tales, I don’t want to be told that they are fake. Fairy tales get kids to read, help shape their world outlook, encourage their imaginations and give them entertainment. Even if parents tell the kids the cruel reality, they may miss the point. Instead, they may be filled with fear of the future and the world, which is not our purpose.4. According to the passage, “the giant babies” are ___________.A. those babies who can’t grow upB. those babies who are big in shapeC. those adults who can adapt to society wellD. those adults who can’t distinguish real from fake5. According to Li Ziyi, ___________.A. we shouldn’t tell children fairy tales are fakeB. some fairy tales have wisdom while other s don’tC. there are many dangers in different shapes in realityD. “poisoned apples” needn’t be afraid of because they are fake6. From the passage, we can know _________.A. in fairy tales everything is beautiful and goodB. fairy tales can give kids hope and teach life lessonsC. fairy tales have nothing to do with the real worldD. fairy tales mainly need to tell kids cruelty of realityCBertie was sad for weeks, months after the lion died. There was nothing I could do to cheer him or even console (安慰) him. He would sit for hours in his room, or go off on long walks all on his own. He seemed so shut away inside himself. Try as I did, I could not reach him.①Then one day I was in the kitchen here, when I saw him hurrying down the hill, waving his stick and shouting to me. “I’ve got it,” he cried, as he came in, “I’ve got it at last.” He showed me the end of his stick. It was white. “See that, Millie?” “Chalk! It’s chalk underground, isn’t it?”“So?” I said.“You know the famous W hite Horse on the hillside at Uffington, the one they carved (雕刻) out of the chalk a thousand years ago? That horse never died, did it? It’s still alive, isn’t it? Well, that’s what we’re going to do, so he will never be forgotten. We’ll carve The White Prince out on the hillside—he’ll be there forever, and he’ll be white forever too. ”“It’ll take a bit of time, won’t it?” I said.“We’ve got plenty, haven’t we?” he replied, with the same smile he had smiled at me when he was a ten-year-old boy asking me if he could come back and mend my kite for me.②Every spare hour we had, we were up there scraping (刨土) away with spades (铲子), and we had buckets (桶) to carry away the earth. It was hard, back-breaking work, but it was a labour (劳动) of love. We did it, Bertie and I, we did it together—paws, claws, tail, mane, until he was complete and perfect in every detail.③It was just after we’d finished that the butterflies first came. We noticed that when the sun comes out after the rain in the summer, the butterflies—Adonis Blues, they are, I looked them up – come out to drink on the chalk face. Then The White Prince becomes a butterfly lion, and breathes again like a living creature (动物).④So now you know how Bertie’s white lion became The White Prince and how The White Prince became our butterfly lion.—Adapted from The Butterfly Lion 7. The sentence “It took the next twenty years to do it.” should be put at the beginning of one paragraph. Whereshould we put it?A. ①B. ②C. ③D. ④8. The underlined word “he” in Paragraph 4 refers to (指代) ___________.A. BertieB. butterflyC. the White HorseD. the white lion9. The correct time order of the events about the story is ___________.a. The lion died and Bertie was sad.b. Butterflies flew to the chalk face.c. Bertie decided to carve the lion on the hillside.d. Bertie and Millie spent all the spare time carving.A. a-c-d-bB. a-d-b-cC. d-a-b-cD. c-b-a-dDAlmost no one can refuse a good mystery novel or detective novel, so these novels sell thousands of copies each year. And many readers see famous mystery author Agatha Christie as Queen of Crime, whose stories are known for their tense environment and strong excitement and anxiety for readers and also have a great influence on the English mystery novels.Christie was born in September 1890 in England. When she was growing up, her mother often told her stories. Christie loved these stories, which took her into a world of fantasy. Chris tie’s mother also encouraged her to write from a young age and also took her to travel a lot.She married Archie Christie in 1914 at the beginning of World War I. During the war, Christie wrote her firstdetective story: The Mysterious Affair at Styles. She chose the crime, and then invented a detective named Hercule Poirot, taking a position second to Sherlock Holmes, to solve it. She sent the book to a publisher, but it was refused.After the war ended, Christie sent her book to more publishers, and finally, in 1920, one published it. She made just $25 for it. Over the next few years, Christie wrote more books and short stories, gaining experience as a writer. In spite of (尽管) her literary success, life was not going well at home. In 1928, Archie and Agatha separated. A short time later, she met a young man named Max Mallowan. After getting married in 1930, they began to spend some time each year in the Middle East, which provided settings for some of Christies novels, such as Murder at the Vicarage (1930), Murder on the Orient Express (1934) and Death on the Nile (1939).Christie continued writing for the rest of her life. When she died in January 1976, readers around the world felt sad about her death. But her stories of mystery continue to be loved by new readers. They’ve been translated into hundreds of languages and are selling well today and outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare in Britain.10. What do we know about Hercule Poirot？A. He was better known than Sherlock Holmes.B. He made Christie become famous.C. He was a master at solving crimes.D. He was the only main character in the novel.11. From the underlined sentence “outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare in Britain”, we can learn that______.A. the Bible helps her works to sell in BritainB. the sales of her works take the third position in BritainC. the works of Shakespeare don’t sell better than hers in BritainD. their sales are equally good in Britain12.Which is the right order for what Agatha Christie experienced？①She had her first detective novel published.②She finished The Mysterious Affair at Styles.③Her mother encouraged her to write.④Her marriage to Archie ended.⑤She got to be known for her literary success.A.③②④①⑤B.③①②⑤④C. ③②①⑤④D.③②①④⑤13. What can we infer from the reading?A. Agatha Christie was born to have a gift for writing crime.B. Agatha Christie’s novels are popular among readers around the world.C. Agatha Christie ended with her first husband because she succeeded in literary.D. Agatha Christie is certainly the greatest woman writer in the world.三、阅读填空Though times have changed, falling asleep in class is still very common among teenagers.Why do students sometimes fall asleep in class? An important reason is that they don’t have enough sleep. However, there are also causes for getting too little sleep.Homework is a daily job for most students, one that can take three to four hours per night. A teenager who wants to be able to take part in any activity besides homework must stay up late to fit everything in. Club activities, sports, computer-game playing, and TV viewing, for example, all make teens have less time for both homework and sleep. Sometimes teens don’t have enough sleep because of after-school jobs that are taken on to make extra money for college, family costs, or just for clothes.Physical problems are another reason that make students fall asleep in class. For example, insomnia, which may keep a student up at night, making students tired during class hours, is a serious problem that may requiremedical care.Falling asleep in class can cause quite serious results. First of all, sleeping in class is not welcomed in school. What’s more, it is highly possible that other students may make jokes about those who sleep in class. However, the most harmful result of sleeping in class is missing out on important points. In the long run, sleepers may end up failing classes.Since teens are probably not going to deal with the problem, falling asleep in class will probably remain an all-too-common problem. It will continue until more teens find a way to balance their personal and social lives_________ (1) Times have changed, but falling asleep in class is still quite common.Causes◆To ____________ (2) doing their homework, students may have to work three to four hoursevery night.◆To balance homework with activities, students may stay up late.◆To spare time for after-school jobs, students may not have enough time to sleep.◆Insomnia may ____________ (3) students falling asleep at night.Results◆Students sleeping in class may not be loved by their teachers.◆Students who sleep in class run the ___________ (4) of being laughed at.◆Students who sleep too much in class may miss out on important knowledge and ____________(5) in their study.Conclusion The problem will not be solved until teenagers can manage their lives and deal with their school and work.树立自我保护意识，健康快乐地成长是每个青少年的必修课。

牛津译林中考英语综合复习(苏州中考试卷：笔试总分100分;考试时间100分钟)一、单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)解题时间:10分钟★★单项选择解题注意事项★★单项选择属于考查各项基础知识的传统题型,此题内容涉及语法、词汇、惯用法、句型等方面。

此题灵活,答题时要注意：1.读懂全句,首尾照应。

►You’d bette r _______ snacks to the party, for the teachers maytake them away.A. takeB. to takeC.not takeD. not to take【解析】根据had better not do sth最好不做某事,选C。

2.注意习惯用语,看清句意。

►-Hello, may I speak to Amy? -Yes, _______.A. my name is AmyB. I’m AmyC. this is Amy speakingD. Amy’s name【解析】根据所给的情景,我们可以看出这是打电话的开头语。

按照打电话的习惯用语,此题应补上自我介绍的答语。

故应选C。

3.排除干扰,认真分析。

答题时一定要认真审题,排除干扰,不要只根据表面形式,而轻易地选取答案。

要仔细分析整个句子所要表达的真正内容,对答案进行逐个筛选,直到找出正确答案。

►She was going to arrive in Suzhou _______Tuesday, but she didn’treach Changshu Wednesday.A. on; onB. on;beforeC. on;afterD. on;until有些同学一看题目就立刻选A做答案,其实只要我们具体分析一下,就不难看出后半句是not…until句式,所以此题答案应选D。

★对于“单项填空”题应从习惯用语、固定句式、句意、语境、语法等方面进行推理、排除、选择。

单选例题如下：◆单选-考查时态与语态◆◆Her son _____ the army for two months.She misses him very much.A.has joinedB.has been inC.joinedD.was in【解析】答案B;考查时态及非延续性动词及延续性动词替换。

九年级英语中考冲刺专项提升系列3 阅读理解11When Reginald Johnston, a British scholar（学者）,first walked into the Forbidden City in 1919, most palaces weren't allowed to visit. But a century later, when the People's Republic of China is to celebrate its 70th founding anniversary（周年纪念）in October, the 599 year﹣old palace complex（宫殿群）becomes the world' s busiest museum.Open to the publicIn the old days, ordinary people could only imagine what it looked like inside. When the Palace Museum was founded in 1925.the public could go into the palaces. Now 80% of the total area of the museum is open to the public and it will increase to 85% in 2025.Embracing（拥抱）the world"It felt like you were hit by hundreds of years of history."Christopher Allen from Britain said，"I begin to love its history and culture．"The Forbidden City is becoming more open and friendly to visitors. It attracted about 3.5 million visitors from abroad and 9 overseas（海外的）exhibitions were held in 2018 The Palace Museum exhibition becomes a cultural phenomenon（文化现象）everywhere it goes.Attracting the youthOn the Palace Museums online store on Taodao, you can find more than 10，000 cultural products. The ones with cute and humorous pictures of emperors are very popular.Some favourite products also go offline. For example, the Kangxi Emperor's Favourite Chocolate", the most popular drink always has people lining up（排队）to get a taste.As a child, Xu Jing often rode a bike in front of the Meridian Gate（午门）."I had little memory of the museum then, but now I am more willing to visit it after watching several popular TV shows about the museum, "she said.1. The current situation of the Forbidden City is that.A. it has become the world's busiest museumB. most palaces are still not allowed to visitC. it is closed to all the world except local peopleD. it is not open because there are too many exhibits2. The Palace Museum has been open to the public for years.A. 70B. 94C. 100D. 5993. Which is NOT the reason that the Forbidden City attracts more visitors from abroad?A. Foreigners are hit by hundreds of years of Chinese history.B. The Forbidden City is becoming more open and friendly to visitors.C. The ticket price of the Forbidden City is the lowest.D. The Palace Museum exhibition becomes a cultural phenomenon everywhere it goes.4. According to the last part, the youth know more about the Palace Museum mainly through．a．the online store on Taodaob．offline storesc．history booksd．popular TV showsA. a, b, dB. a, b, cC. b, c, dD. a, c, d5. Which is RIGHT according to the passage？A. The Palace Museum becomes world famous in a short period.B. Visitors can leave their footprints（脚印）in each area of the museum.C. All the native people were willing to visit the museum when they were kids.D. With the development of China, the Palace Museum opens its arms and welcomes the visitors from all around the world.ABCDD2This story was told long ago by the ancient people in Australia.Once there was a child whose parents were dead, so he was left to his relatives. However, the relatives treated him badly. They didn't allow him to drink the water they had collected far away, so the was thirstymost of the time. The child was even told to eat eucalyptus leaves(桉树叶).One day, after all the relatives left, the boy drank the water from his relatives' water bottles. Then he hung the bottles on a small tree and began to sing some ancient songs. At once, the tree began to grow very tall. When his relatives returned, they found the boy was on the tree with their bottles. They became very angry, for they could not reach the water and they knew the boy had played tricks on them. But they said that they would be kind to the boy if he came down and brought the water bottles with him.However，as soon as the boy made his way down to the ground，his relatives set about beating him with sticks and stones until his body was quite soft. Mad with anger，they continued to heat him until a strange thing happened at last. The boy began to change. He became a koala and climbed up the tree. The relatives cut down the tree and the koala-boy disappeared. The bottles on the tree fell down and became a river.Since that time, koalas have been treated with respect or all the water in the land will dry up.1 .The relatives became very angry and beat the boy because .A. the boy was lostB. the boy was too strongC. they could not drink their waterD. the boy broke their bottles on purpose2 Which of the following is NOT true according to this passage?A. The boy became a koala in the end.B. The small tree grew tall because of the boy.C. The boy died because he was too thirsty in the end.D. From the story we can know that the boy was very poor.CC3Airbnb, the American apartment rental (租赁) company, released its Chinese name last month. It is “Aibiying (爱彼迎)”, meaning “to welcome each other with love”. The name has been met with laughter in China, although it means something good. The Chinese name is just hard to pronounce and sounds strange!It's not easy for companies to come up with a good brand (品牌) name. But it's even more difficult to translate it into Chinese. “Foreign companies have to understand there is meaning in Chinese characters. It's not like English where you can take letters and mix them together to make different sounds,” Tait Lawton from Nanjing Marketing Group told CNN. “The wrong name will just give the wrong impression.”But some brands have done great jobs. Coca-Cola is a good example. Its Chinese name “kekou kele (可口可乐) ” means “delicious fun” and stays true to the original English. On top of that, part of the name so unds like the Chinese word for “thirsty”.British bank HSBC also came up with a clever one, “hui feng (汇丰)”, which suggests (暗示) “profitable (利益丰厚的) business exchanges”. A direct translation for HSBC, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, wouldn't have worked in China. It sounds like every other local bank, instead of a global big company, according to Vladimir Djurovic from Labbrand, a company that helps brand foreign companies in China. “There is no absolute (绝对的) rule (when choosing a good Chinese name). The right name will always depend on a couple of things,” he said.1. People don't like the Chinese name of Aibiying because _____.a. it doesn't have a good meaningb. it's difficult to pronouncec. it sounds stranged. it doesn't follow translation rulesA. abB. bcC. cdD. ad2. What does Tait Lawton tell us?A. Chinese is the most difficult language to learn.B. Foreign companies know little about Chinese characters.C. The wrong name will bring bad luck to the company.D. Differences between languages make the translation hard.3 Why does the writer think HSBC's Chinese name “hui feng” is a good one?A. Because it expresses the meaning of the original English.B. Because it sounds like its English pronunciation.C. Because it sounds like a big local bank.D. Because it has a good meaning.BDD4Agatha Christie was an English detective story writer．Novels by Agatha Christie outsold only by theBible and Shakespeare，Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time．She is best known for her 66 detective novels，150 short stories and over 20 plays．In her detective stories，she created several detectives．The two most famous of them are Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot．Here is a list of some stories written by Agatha Christie．1．What does Poirot want to have in Evil under the Sun?A．A quiet holiday．B．A detective novel．C．A beautiful painting．D．A new murder．2．What is the relationship between Miss Marple and Dolly?A．Mother and daughter．B．Teacher and student．C．Friends．D．Sisters．3．In Death in the Clouds，the story happens___________．A．on a train B．on a planeC．on the beach D．in a libraryACB5Every kid wishes to be an adult. Do you remember playing house as a child — pretending（假装）to be a grown-up like your parents? Did you imagine you were a doctor, a soldier or a teacher? At that time, anything seemed more exciting than being young.But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become “kidults”. Being a kidult has become a lifestyle choice among young people across Asia.Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult fans around the world. It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobile phone accessory（配件、附件）.Other kidults still enjoy children’s stories and fairy tales. For example, the British publisher Bloomsbury even released an edition（发布一个版本）of the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a children’s book.“Kidults can be like vitamins to society. Adults who love their childhood most and hold on to pure, child-like emotion may be nee ded in such a rough and dry society,” said Lee So-jung, a professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults and kids. It could give children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together.Tim Greenhalgh, an adviser in London explained that some kidults just refuse to grow up. They hold on to childhood because working life in a busy and stressful city frightens them. Kidults would like to forget their age and openly show their fear of society and adulthood.“So, they can escape from increasingly busy and stressful lives that are hard to deal with,” Greenhalgh said.1. Why does a kid wish to be an adult?A. Because he wants to be independent（独立）.B. Because he does n’t want to be controlled by adults.C. Because he wants to experience the real world.D. Because he believes there will be more exciting life ahead.2. What can we infer（推断）from the passage?A. Some kidults refuse to grow up.B. Some kidults in Britain like reading on the subway.C. Some kidults think childhood is the best time of their life.D. Some kidults want to escape from the busy and stressful life3. One of the advantages of the kidult culture is that ______.A. it can make adults face the real social lifeB. it can make our society young and full of lifeC. it can increase the sales of children’s booksD. it can lead to harmonious（和谐的）relationship between adults and kids4. Which of the following is the best title for the article?A. Kids or Grown-upsB. Happy ChildhoodC. Fearful AdulthoodD. Kidult CultureDBDA6CHARACTERS—Max and EmmaSCENE 1—Dining hall, Sunville Middle SchoolEMMA: Max! Hi! Mr. Sosa says our band(乐队) can play in the talent show!MAX: Cool! I’ll tell Felipe to meet us in the music room after school for a practice.EMMA: Umm. I wonder if it’s a good idea to have Felipe in our hand …MAX: (With his mouth open)Of course it is! He’s really good at the keyboard.EMMA: Really? He seems more interested in maths than anything else.MAX: Well, he says maths and music are connected. He says that learning to read music and playing keyboard is like learning maths formulas(公式).EMMA: Then I’m sure he’s good at music, too. With Felipe on keyboard, we’ll really have an edge over the other groups.1. Why does Emma wonder if it is a good idea to have Felipe in the band?A. She thinks Felipe will help them win.B. She’s not sure if Felipe is good at music.C. She thinks the band has had enough players.D. She’s imagining what songs Felipe like to play.2. Which of the following shows where the scene happens?A. EMMA: Umm.B. MAX: (With his mouth open)C. CHARACTERS—Max and EmmaD. SCENE 1—Dining hall, Sunville Middle SchoolBD7Physical activity has many advantages. It makes bones and muscles(肌肉)stronger. improves mental health and mood，lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular(心血管的)disease, and all kinds of cancers. Exercise is also good for your brain. It may not be a cure-all for obesity(肥胖)，however.Though better nutrition(营养)together with exercise has long been the good treatment for losing weight and avoiding obesity, a new study suggests diet，in fact，plays the key role.Researchers compare African-American women in Chicago with women in the countries of Nigeria. On average(平均)，the Chicago women weighed 184 pounds and the Nigerian women weighed 127 pounds. Researchers had expected to find that the slimmer Nigerian women would be more physically active. To their surprise, they found no important difference between the two groups in the amount of calories burned during physical activity.study team. "People burn more calories when they exercise. The thing is, they make up by eating more. We would love to say that physical activity has a positive effect on weight control, but that does not appear to be the case. "Diet is a more likely explanation than physical activity expenditure(消耗)for why Chicago women weigh more than Nigerian women, Cooper said. She noted the Nigerian diet is low in fat and animal protein(动物蛋白).Lout the Chicago diet is 40 percent to 45 percent in fat.More research seems to be needed，however, as the new finding is different from other studies. A study found that Old Order Amish people who had a gene(基因)related to obesity stayed thin because they exercised a lot.A. exercise may not do good to your brainB. less exercise may not lead to obesity at allC. exercise doesn't play a key role in losing weightD. people need to eat more to do enough physical activityA. obesity is a serious medical problemB. the result of the new study is reasonableC. obesity is mainly related to one's genesD. the result of the new study needs to be tested further3 What can we know about Chicago women and Nigerian women from the passage?A. They don't like doing physical activities.B. They burn almost the same amount of calories during physical activity.C. Chicago women are slimmer than Nigerian women.D. Nigerian women like to do more exercise than Chicago women.4. The writer's purpose of writing the passage is to expect us to_.A. control our diet to stay thinB. take more exercise to lose weightC. do more physical activity to avoid diseasesD. find a way that can treat obesity completelyCDBA。

2024年牛津译林版英语中考复习试卷及解答参考一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、What is the weather like in Oxford today?A) Sunny and warm.B) Cloudy and cool.C) Rainy and cold.D) Windy and hot.Answer: BExplanation: The question asks about the current weather in Oxford. The correct answer can be inferred from the weather forecast or a relevant statement given in the listening passage.2、How does the professor describe the impact of the new technology on s tudents’ learning?A) It has a positive effect on motivation.B) It has a negative effect on concentration.C) It causes students to spend more time on social media.D) It makes students less interested in traditional teaching methods.Answer: AExplanatio n: The question inquires about the professor’s opinion on the influence of new technology on student learning. The correct answer can bedetermined by listening for specific comments or analyses made by the professor in the listening passage.3、Listen to the following conversation and choose the best answer to complete the sentence.A. The man is buying a book for his daughter.B. The woman is helping the man find a book.C. The man is looking for a book about cooking.D. The woman is teaching the man how to read.Answer: BExplanation: The woman says, “Let me help you find that book. What’s the title?” This indicates that she is assisting the man in finding a book, making option B the correct answer.4、Listen to the following dialogue and answer the question.What is the man’s profession?A. A doctorB. A teacherC. A lawyerD. A chefAnswer: AExplanation: The man mentions, “I’m a doctor, and I need some medical books for my studies.” This directly indicates his profession as a doctor, making option A the correct answer.5、You will hear a short conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen and answer the following question.Question: What activity are the students planning to do together this weekend?A)Go hikingB)Watch a movieC)Visit a museumD)Go shoppingAnswer: B) Watch a movieExplanation: The conversation includes a reference to “seeing a new movie that came out this weekend,” indicating their plan to watch a movie together.6、You will hear a short interview with a famous author about her new book. Listen and answer the following question.Question: What inspired the author to write her new book?A)Her personal experiencesB) A recent news eventC) A dream she hadD) A historical eventAnswer: A) Her personal experiencesExplanation: In the interview, the author explicitly mentions that her personal experiences and reflections on life have been the inspiration for her new book.7、Listen to the following conversation and answer the question.W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest post office is, please?M: Sure, it’s just down the street. Turn right at the traffic lights and go straight for two blocks. You can’t miss it.Question: What is the woman looking for?A) The nearest post office.B) The traffic lights.C) Two blocks of street.D) A right turn.Answer: A) The nearest post office.Explanation: The woman starts the conversation by asking for directions to the nearest post office, indicating that is what she is looking for. The man then gives her directions to find it.8、Listen to the following short dialogue and complete the sentence with the missing word.M: I can’t believe how fast the time flies. It feels like only yesterday when we were planning our trip to Greece.W: Yeah, it really does. I still remember the excitement we had in making those travel arrangements.M: Exactly. We had such a great time exploring the ancient ruins and the beautiful beaches.W: And we even tried some local cuisine that I still dream about sometimes.Question: What did the speakers do on their trip to Greece?A) They learned about ancient history.B) They enjoyed the local food.C) They did some shopping.D) They went on a business trip.Answer: B) They enjoyed the local food.Explanation: The second speaker mentions that they tried some local cuisine that they still dream about sometimes, indicating that they enjoyed the food on their trip to Greece.9.You will hear a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob, discussing their plans for the weekend. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the question that follows.Question: What are Alice and Bob planning to do this weekend?A) Go hiking in the mountains.B) Attend a concert in the city.C) Visit an art gallery.D) Stay at home and watch movies.Answer: B) Attend a concert in the city.Explanation: In the conversation, Alice mentions that she received tickets to a popular band’s concert and Bob responds that he’s excited to go. This indicates that they are planning to attend a concert in the city.10.You will hear a short interview with a chef, discussing his latest recipe book. Listen carefully and answer the question that follows.Question: What does the chef say about his new recipe book?A) It’s a collection of traditional dishes from his country.B) It focuses on healthy eating and vegetarian recipes.C) It includes recipes from different cultures around the world.D) It’s designed for professional chefs only.Answer: C) It includes recipes from different cultures around the world.Explanation: In the interview, the chef mentions that his new recipe book is a compilation of dishes from various countries and that he hopes to inspire people to try new cuisines. This indicates that the book includes recipes from different cultures around the world.11.You are going to hear a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob. Listen carefully and answer the following question.Question: What is the main topic of the conversation?A. Planning a trip.B. Discussing school work.C. Debating about hobbies.D. Discussing future career plans.Answer: AExplanation: In the conversation, Alice and Bob talk about their plans to go on a trip together during the summer break, which indicates that the main topic of the conversation is planning a trip. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.12.You are going to hear a short lecture about the impact of social media on society. Listen carefully and answer the following question.Question: What is the speaker’s main point about the impact of social media?A. Social media has a positive effect on people’s lives.B. Social media is a major cause of mental health issues.C. Social media has no impact on society.D. Social media is essential for communication.Answer: BExplanation: The speaker in the lecture discusses various negative aspects of social media, including its contribution to mental health issues, cyberbullying, and the distortion of reality. These points suggest that the speaker believes social media is a major cause of mental health issues. Thus, option B is the correct answer.13.You will hear a short conversation between two friends at a bookstore. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What book does the man recommend to the woman?A. A mystery novel.B. A science fiction book.C. A biography.D. A romance novel.Answer: CExplanation: The woman expresses an interest in a book about famous people, andthe man recommends a biography, which is a book about the life of a person.14.You will hear a short lecture about the importance of exercise. Listen carefully and answer the following question.Question: According to the lecture, what is one of the main benefits of regular exercise?A. Improved memory.B. Weight loss.C. Increased energy levels.D. Reduced stress.Answer: CExplanation: The lecture mentions that regular exercise can help to increase energy levels, making it one of the main benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle.15、What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and studentB. Mother and sonC. Shop assistant and customerAnswer: C. Shop assistant and customer.Explanation:In the conversation, one speaker asks about the size and color of a dress, indicating they are looking to purchase something. The other speaker provides details about available sizes and offers to check if there are more options in the back, which is typical of a shop assistant helping a customer.16、What does the woman want to do?A. Buy a dress for herselfB. Return a dressC. Ask for a discount on the dressAnswer: A. Buy a dress for herself.Explanation:The woman inquires about the size and color options, suggesting she is interested in purchasing the dress for herself. There is no mention of returning an item or asking for a discount in the conversation provided.17.You hear a conversation between two students in the library.Student A: I can’t seem to concentrate on my studies. The noise in here is just too much.Student B: Have you tried going to the quiet study room on the second floor?Student A: I thought about it, but I’m afraid I’ll get distracted by the silence.Question: What does Student A say about the noise in the library?A)It’s not too bad.B)It’s too loud for concentration.C)It’s just right for studying.D)It’s not a problem at all.Answer: B) It’s too loud for concentration.Explanation: Student A explicitly states that the noise in the library is “just too much,” which implies that it is too loud and is affecting their ability to concentrate on their studies.18.You listen to a short monologue about a recent community event.Monologue: Last weekend, the local community center hosted a charity fair to raise money for the local food bank. It was a great success! There were several different activities, including a bake sale, a silent auction, and a talent show. The highlight of the event was the charity run, where over 100 people participated. In total, we raised over$2,000 for the food bank.Question: What was the main purpose of the community event described in the monologue?A)To promote local businesses.B)To raise funds for a local charity.C)To organize a sports competition.D)To increase awareness about environmental issues.Answer: B) To raise funds for a local charity.Explanation: The monologue clearly states that the charity fair was hosted “to raise money for the local food bank,” which directly answers the question about the event’s purpose.19、What does the woman mean?A. She doesn’t like the man’s new haircut.B. She thinks the man looks good with his new haircut.C. She hasn’t noticed the man’s new haircut.Answer: BExplanation:The woman says, “I must say, that new hairstyle really suits you!” This indicates that she approves of the man’s new look and finds itflattering.20、What can we learn from the conversation?A. The speakers are going to a concert.B. The speakers have missed the concert.C. The speakers are discussing the weather.Answer: AExplanation:The man asks, “Do you still want to go to the concert tonight?” and the woman replies, “Of course, I’ve been looking forward to it all week.” This suggests that the speakers have plans to attend a concert later that evening.二、阅读理解（30分）Title: A Day in the Life of a CityThe bustling city of London is alive with activity from dawn until dusk. It is a place where people from all walks of life converge, each with their own unique story. Below is a glimpse into a typical day in London.Text:At the crack of dawn, the first rays of sunlight filter through the windows of the city’s oldest pub, the Rose and Crown. The pub has been a landmark in the heart of London for over 800 years. Inside, a group of regulars gather for their morning pint, sharing news and catching up on the latest happenings in the neighborhood.As the sun rises higher in the sky, the streets begin to fill with the sounds of city life. Commuters stream into the Tube stations, eager to begin their day. The London Underground, affectionately known as “the Tube,” is the backbone of the city’s transportation system, carrying millions of passengers each day.By mid-morning, the financial district of the city is in full swing. Workers pour into the glass towers of the City of London, the historic center of the British financial services sector. The air is filled with the hum of computers and the clack of keyboards as traders and accountants go about their busy routines.Lunchtime brings a brief respite from the hustle and bustle. Many workers head to the nearby restaurants and cafes to grab a bite to eat. The streets are lined with diverse food vendors offering everything from traditional English fish and chips to exotic dishes from around the world.After lunch, the afternoon sun casts a golden hue over the city. The West End, London’s entertainment district, comes alive with the sounds of theater, music, and dance. Theatres like the Royal National Theatre and the London Palladium host world-class performances, drawing audiences from far and wide.As the evening approaches, the city’s pace slows slightly. Families stroll through Hyde Park, enjoying the cool evening air and the colorful lights of the Kensington Gardens. Meanwhile, in the East End, the streets are filled with the vibrant energy of street performers and market traders selling handmade crafts and fresh produce.The night is still young, and the city’s nightlife is in full swing. Pubs, clubs, and bars are packed with people enjoying the evening. The famous Oxford Street is lit up with colorful lights, showcasing a variety of shops and stores open late into the night.Questions:1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph in the text?A) To describe the geographical layout of London.B) To introduce the theme of the text, which is the daily life in London.C) To list the famous landmarks of London.D) To provide a historical background of London.2.Which part of the text discusses the transportation system of London?A) The first paragraph.B) The second paragraph.C) The third paragraph.D) The fourth paragraph.3.How does the text describe the West End during the afternoon?A) It is a quiet and peaceful area.B) It is filled with the sounds of theater, music, and dance.C) It is a bustling financial district.D) It is a vibrant shopping area with many stores open late at night.Answers:1.B) To introduce the theme of the text, which is the daily life in London.2.B) The second paragraph.3.B) It is filled with the sounds of theater, music, and dance.三、完型填空（15分）Part III: Cloze Test (Fill-in-the-blanks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on your answer sheet with a single line through the centre.It was a cold winter day when Mr. Thompson decided to take his class on a field trip to the local museum. The children were 1. They had never been outside of their small town before, let alone visited such an 2 place full of history and art. As they entered the main hall, they were greeted by the sight of a large dinosaur skeleton towering above them. The teacher explained that it was a 3 from millions of years ago. The children listened with wide eyes and mouths agape as he described how scientists had pieced together the bones to create this impressive 4. Finally, the group moved on to see other exhibits, but the children couldn’t help but look back at the dinosaur every now and then, still 5by its size and the story behind it.1.A. thrilledB. disappointedC. boredD. annoyed2.A. ordinaryB. fascinatingC. familiarD. dull3.A. fossilB. paintingC. statueD. model4.A. displayB. animalC. attractionD. scene5.A. amusedB. confusedC. amazedD. frightened Answers:1.A. thrilled2.B. fascinating3.A. fossil4.A. display5.C. amazedFeel free to adjust the difficulty level or the content according to the specific curriculum requirements or the students’ proficiency levels.四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、Tom, who is a teacher, always encourages his students tospeak___________(1)___________they can express themselves freely.A. as freely as possibleB. as free as possibleC. as much as possibleD. as freely as they doAnswer: AExplanation: The correct answer is “as freely as possible” because it is the comparative form of “freely” used correctly with “as…as” to express the degree to which the students should speak. The other options do not convey the correct meaning or structure.2、The movie,___________(1)___________I watched last night, was so thrilling that I couldn’t sleep for ho urs.A. whichB. thatC. whomD. whoseAnswer: AExplanation: The correct answer is “which” because it is used to refer back to a noun (the movie) that is introduced earlier in the sentence. “That” and “whom” are not appropriate in this context as they do not refer to nouns. “Whose” would imply ownership, which is not the case here.3、The children (play)________in the garden when it started to rain heavily.Answer: were playingExplanation: The sentence requires the past continuous tense because it describes an action that was in progress at the time another event (the start of heavy rain) occurred. The past continuous is formed using “was/were” + the -ing form of the verb. Since “children” is plural, we use “were playing.”4、If I (be)________you, I would take the job offer without hesitation.Answer: wereExplanation: This sentence is an example of the second conditional used to talk about hypothetical situations in the present or future. In the if-clause, we use the simple past form of the verb “to be,” which is “were” regardless of the subject. The main clause then uses “would” + base form of the verb to express what would happen as a result of the condition.5、In the modern world, social media has become an indispensable part of our lives, allowing us to __________1__________ with friends and family, share our experiences, and stay informed about current events. However, it also brings about many challenges, such as privacy issues and cyberbullying.Answer: communicateExpl anation: The correct verb to complete the sentence is “communicate,” which means to exchange information, ideas, or feelings with someone. It fits the context of the sentence, which discusses the use of social media to connect with others.6、The __________2__________ of the novel lies in its ability to explore complex human emotions and relationships, making it a compelling read for readers of all ages.Answer: appealExplanation: The correct noun to complete the sentence is “appeal,” which refers to the at tractiveness or charm of something. In this context, the “appeal” of the novel is its ability to engage and captivate readers due to its exploration of deep emotions and relationships.7、Question: After the heavy rain, a rainbow appeared in the sky,_______(make) the whole city look more beautiful.Answer: makingExplanation: The correct form here is a present participle “making” because it follows a comma and describes an action that happens as a result of the main clause without requiring an additional verb. It shows that the appearance of the rainbow caused the city to look more beautiful.8、Question: The teacher asked us to write a composition,_______(include) at least three descriptive paragraphs.Answer: includingExplanation: Here, “including” is used as a participle that acts almost like a preposition. It means that the composition should contain or consist of at least three descriptive paragraphs, without needing another verb because it follows directly from the main verb “to write.”9.In the 9time, the internet has become an essential part of our daily lives.A. lastB. recentC. pastD. futureAnswer: BExplanation: The correct answer is “recent” because it indicates a period that has just passed but is still current, which fits the context of the internet becoming an essential part of daily lives.10.The 10she studied for the exam was the 11she achieved excellent results.A. more, moreB. more, muchC. most, mostD. most, muchAnswer: AExplanation: The correct answer is “more, more” because “the more… the more…” is a common structure used to express a cause-and-effect relationship. It suggests that the more she studied, the more excellent her results were. Thesecond “more” is used to emphasize the degree of the effect.五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）1、What are some common ways to improve your vocabulary in a new language? (Answer in at least 3 points.)•Answer:•Read widely in the target language, including books, newspapers, and online articles.•Use flashcards or vocabulary apps to learn new words and their meanings.•Practice using new words in sentences to better remember them and understand their usage.•Explanation:Improving vocabulary is essential for becoming proficient in a newlanguage. Reading provides context and helps you encounter new words naturally. Flashcards and apps make it easy to review and memorize words.Using new vocabulary in practice ensures that you not only recognize the words but can also use them correctly in conversation and writing.2、Explain the difference between ‘lie’ and ‘lay’. Provide an example sentence for each.•Answer:•‘Lie’ means to recline or be in a horizontal position. For example: “She likes to lie on the beach and read a book.”•‘Lay’ means to put or place something down. For example: “He will laythe book on the table.”•Explanation:The verbs ‘lie’ and ‘lay’ are often confused because they soundsimilar, but they have distinct meanings. ‘Lie’ does not require an object; it refers to the action of positioning oneself. On the other hand, ‘lay’ requires a direct object – the thing being placed somewhere.Understanding these differences is important for correct usage in both spoken and written English.3、What are the main differences between a formal and an informal style of writing in English?Answer:The main differences between a formal and an informal style of writing in English are as follows:1.Tone: Formal writing has a serious, respectful tone, whereas informal writing is more relaxed and can be casual or friendly.nguage: Formal writing uses formal, precise language, often avoiding slang, colloquialisms, and contractions. Informal writing may include slang, colloquialisms, contractions, and more relaxed sentence structures.3.Audience: Formal writing is typically used in professional, academic, or official contexts, while informal writing is more common in personal communication, social interactions, and among friends.4.Punctuation and grammar: Formal writing adheres strictly to punctuation and grammatical rules, whereas informal writing might sometimes omit certainpunctuation marks or use non-standard grammar.5.Length and detail: Formal writing tends to be more detailed and can be longer, while informal writing is usually shorter and to the point.Explanation:This question tests the candidate’s understanding of the nuances between formal and informal writing styles in English. The answer outlines the key differences, emphasizing the tone, language, audience, punctuation, and length aspects of each style.4、How do the following words change their meaning when used in different contexts? Provide examples for each word.a)“Impact”b)“Venue”Answer:a) “Impact”:•Context: Physical effect or influenceExample: The new policy had a significant impact on the comp any’sproductivity.•Context: A strong or powerful person or thingExample: He is a person with a powerful impact on the music industry.b)“Venue”:•Context: A place or site for a particular event or activity Example: The venue for the concert was a large stadium.•Context: A style or setting for a particular eventExample: The theme of the wedding was a vintage venue with elegantdecorations.Explanation:This question assesses the candidate’s ability to understand how word meanings can vary depending on the context in which they are used. The answer provides two different contexts for each word, along with examples to illustrate the change in meaning.5、What are the main differences between the Oxford Treehouse series and the Cambridge English Readers series for young learners?Answer:1.Target Audience: The Oxford Treehouse series is designed for students aged 6-12, while the Cambridge English Readers series is aimed at students aged 7-14.2.Book Levels: The Oxford Treehouse series offers books from level 1 to level 5, with increasing difficulty, while the Cambridge English Readers series ranges from level 1 to level 11.3.Themes and Stories: The Oxford Treehouse series focuses on fantasy and adventure themes, featuring characters like Biff, Chip, and Kipper. In contrast, the Cambridge English Readers series covers a wider variety of themes, including adventure, mystery, and fantasy, with characters like the Famous Five and the Secret Seven.4.Illustrations: Both series feature colorful illustrations, but the Oxford Treehouse series tends to have more detailed and whimsical illustrations, while the Cambridge English Readers series has a more realistic style.5.Workbook and Teacher’s Book: The Oxford Treehouse seri es includes aworkbook and a teacher’s book for each level, providing additional resources for teachers and students. The Cambridge English Readers series also offers workbooks and teacher’s books, but they may not be as comprehensive as those in the Oxford Treehouse series.Explanation:The question asks about the main differences between the Oxford Treehouse series and the Cambridge English Readers series, which are both popular series of graded readers for young learners. The answer provides a comparison in terms of target audience, book levels, themes and stories, illustrations, and additional resources such as workbooks and teacher’s books. This helps the student understand the distinct features of each series and make an informed choice when selecting graded readers for language learning purposes.六、书面表达题（15分）Question:Write an essay of about 150 words on the topic “The Importance of Environmental Protection”. You should start with an introduction that sets out the importance of environmental protection, followed by a body that discusses the reasons why it is crucial, and conclude with a statement on what we can do to protect our environment.Answer:The Importance of Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental protection is of paramount importance as it directly impactsthe quality of our lives and the sustainability of our planet. The reasons for its cruciality are multifaceted. Firstly, pollution and climate change are leading to more frequent natural disasters, which threaten human settlements and wildlife habitats. Secondly, environmental degradation is causing a decline in biodiversity, which is essential for maintaining ecological balance. Lastly, preserving the environment ensures that future generations inherit a habitable world.To protect our environment, we can start by adopting sustainable practices in our daily lives, such as reducing waste, conserving water, and using renewable energy sources. Governments and organizations should also implement stricter regulations and invest in green technologies. Moreover, public awareness campaigns can encourage people to take responsibility for the environment and make eco-friendly choices.In conclusion, environmental protection is a collective responsibility that requires immediate action. By working together, we can create a healthier and more sustainable future for ourselves and for generations to come.Explanation:The essay addresses the topic of environmental protection by first highlighting its importance and then discussing the reasons for its cruciality. The conclusion reiterates the need for collective action and provides specific suggestions on what individuals and governments can do to protect the environment. The essay is well-structured and demonstrates an understanding of。