英语时文阅读伦敦的红色巴车之旅

WEEK 8人物故事（2）、完形填空（共20小题；共35 分）April 23rd 2015 was William Shakespeare's 451st birthday. He is one of the world's greatest 1 .William Shakespeare 2 Stratford-upon-Avon（埃文河畔斯特拉特福）,a small village in England in 1564. And he was the third child in his 3 . He went to school in Stratford and4_ Lat in and Greek. Later he moved to London to be an actor. But he became famous 5 writi ng plays. His friends said that he was the best writer of his time. And most people now say that he was the best writer of 6 .William Shakespeare wrote 7 stories with a happy ending. Large nu mbers of people fell in love with his plays. A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy with fairies（仙女）and humans.He also wrote tragedies（悲剧）stories with a _8 __ ding. Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy, andthe two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet, 9 die.The great writer lived more tha n 400 years ago. But today many people 10 go to see his plays and read his books. His works have bee n tran slated into other Ian guages around the world.1. A. sin gers B. speakers C. writers D. dancers2. A. was born in B. was from C. has bee n in D. has goneto3. A. class B. factory C. compa ny D. family4. A. spoke B. learnt C. visited D. wrote5. A. to B. as C. for D. at6. A. i n time B. all time C. on time D. at any time7. A. comedies B. thrillers C. carto ons D. poems8. A. happy B. sad C. relaxi ng D. bori ng9. A. both B. all C.each D. n either10. A. yet B. still C. just D. alreadyYao Beina was not only a popular sin ger but also an en ergetic and warm-hearted an gel. She don ated her corn eas眼艮角膜）to two men after her death.Yao was born in a music family in September 1981 in Wuhan. She started to learn music at the age of 4, and she sang her first song on the stage whe n she was 9. Yao did quite well in singing, so she took part in the 13th Youth Singing Competition and won the first prize.She became well-k nown to the public after making some songs for the hit TV drama The Lege nd of Zhenhuan （甄嬛传）,and the mandarin version （中文版本）of Let It Go from Disney's Frozen（冰雪奇缘）.I n July 2013, she competed in The Voice of China II and fin ally got the sec ond place in NaYin g's team. She had won many music prizes.Yao Beina was uniucky to be diagnosed（诊断）with breast cancer （孚L腺癌）.She had a successful operation（手术）in 2011. She has fought against the illness for about four years while keeping singing, but sadly she failed. Although she's gone, her fans will remember her beautiful voice and kindn ess for ever.11. How old was Yao Beina whe n she started to lear n music?A. Four.B. Nin e.C. Thirtee n.12. Yao was born in a _______ family in September 1981 in Wuha n.A. doctorB. farmerC. music13. Yao was diagnosed（诊断）with _____ .A. stomach cancerB. breast can cerC. nose cancer14. Which is TRUE about Yao Beina according to the passage?A. She don ated her corn eas to help two men.B. She had a great voice and won a few music prizes.C. She won over the breast cancer in the end.15. What's the passage mainly about?A. Yao Beina's family.B. Yao Bei na's ill ness.C. Yao Bein a's art achieveme nts.As the weather becomes warmer, Wang Xiguang, 50, a store owner fromXingyang in Henan provinee, becomes more watchful as he walks along the Yellow River in front ofhis small shop. Grow ing up along the Yellow River, Wang almost drowned in it whe n he was 12, but a villager saved him. Soon after that, he started learning how to swim.Playing along the river is dangerous but it happens all the time, resulting in drowning. Wang says schoolchildre n are the ma in victims（受害者）.Now Wang is famous for savi ng many people, about one in a year, from drowning in the river over the past 32 years.He said he has come to know the river well over the years and that it can become even more dangerous in summer. "My main wish is for people not to play by the river, especially along the dan gerous sect ions where water runs fast," he said.In August, 2011, two pupils fell into the river during the summer. Hearing their cries for help, Wang ran out of his shop and jumped into the water. After sav ing one child, Wang found the other was moving away in the fast-r unning water. But he man aged to save both pupils even though the water was beco ming much deeper and faster.With the childre n in their arms, their pare nts tha nked Wang continu ously. He just said, "It was just somethi ng I could do."16. The un derl ined word "drow n" in the first paragraph means _____ —A. die in waterB. live with waterC. die from ill nessD. become well17. How many childre n has Wang saved in 32 years?A. About 10.B. About 20.C. About 30.D. About 40.18. I n which seas on, does the Yellow River become the most dan gerous?A. Spri ng.B. Summer.C. Autum n.D. Win ter.19. Which of the followi ng is true?A. In August, 2011, Wang saved only one school child.B. In August, 2011, Wang saved no childre n.C. In August, 2011, Wang saved lots of school childre n.D. In August, 2011, Wang saved two childre n.20. From the passage, we can guess that Wang is _______ .A. rich and kindB. free and carefulC. brave and kindD. busy and clever、阅读理解（共5小题；共10分）Vera Wang is called the queen of red-carpet dressing （婚纱女王）.There's hardlya Hollywood event or an A-list weddi ng where Wan g's n ame does n't come up. Vera Wang did n't choose the fashi on bus in ess at first. She knew it_need hard work. But she feels very happy whe n she's helped a woma n look and feel the best.Vera Wang won the prize for lifetime achievement in 2013. When she won the prize, she said with tears, "To all the wome n and men who have worn the clothes I have desig ned, tha nks for your trust..."Wang was n't always sure her choice at the begi nning. She studied art history at Sarah Lawre neeCollege. Her family did n't support her whe n she decided to work in the fashi on. So she had to work as an editor at Vogue. She earned respect（尊敬）through her hard work. She became famous in 1990. Laure n said, "Vera Wang is a special woma n filled with a rare in terest in fashi on. She has always bee n hard-work ing and brave."21. What does "it" refer to in the first paragraph?A. The Hollywood event.B. The fashi on bus in ess.C. The A-list weddi ng.D. The quee n of red-carpet dress ing.22. What she said in the sec ond paragraph tells us _______ .A. Vera Wang was very cleverB. Vera Wang was very con fide ntC. Vera Wang was very humorousD. Vera Wang was very excited23. What subject did Vera Wang major in at Sarah Lawre nee College?A. Fashi on bus in ess.B. Fashi on desig n.C. Art history.D. Text editor.24. Why did Vera Wang choose to work as an editor in stead of work ing in the fashi on?A. Because she thought work ing in the fashi on is bori ng.B. Because she likes working as an editor better.C. Because her pare nts did n't agree that she worked in the fashi on.D. Because she thought work ing in the fashi on n eeds hard work.25. Which of the followi ng is NOT true?A. Vera Wang expected to work on fashi on bus in ess at first.B. Vera Wang was famous as the quee n of red-carpet dress ing.C. Vera Wang has no in terest in fashi on.D. Vera Wang is hard-work ing and brave.三、阅读与表达（问答式）（共5小题；共10分）Stephen Hawking was born in 1942. He's a world famous scientist and expert on space and time.Stephe n is trying to find the an swers to some very big questi ons, such as: how did the uni verse begi n?How will it end?Stephe n was a stude nt at uni versity, he studied math and scie nee. Then, at the age of twen ty, hebecame very ill, he was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “ He has only two more yearslive. ” The doctors were wronghe didn—die, he can't walk now but he uses a wheelchair（轮椅）.He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephe n went to Cambridge uni versity. Three years later, in 1965, he became a doctor（博士） of philosophy.Because of his health problems, it was difficult for him to draw diagrams or to write, so he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1981 he met the Pope（教皇）in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies（册）in 333 differe nt Ian guages.根据短文内容，完成下列小题。

2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-外国文学作品01（2023·江苏淮安·校考一模）Huck is my name, Huckleberry Finn. The story started when my best friend, Tom Sawyer and I found $12,000 in a cave. That money made us rich. We got $6,000 each. Judge Thatcher, an important man in St. Petersburg, put it in the bank, and now we get a dollar a day interest (利息).Then a kind old lady called Douglas invited me to live with her because I haven’t got a family or a home. My mother died a long time ago, then my dad, Pap, disappeared. He was a violent (暴力的) man especially when he drank a lot, which was most of the time, and he often beat me. I was scared of him. I didn’t go to school like the other boys of my age. I lived on the streets and in the woods.My life changed after I lived with Douglas. She gave me a bed to sleep in and bought new clothes for me. Sheread stories to me and taught me how to eat at a table. But then her sister Miss Watson arrived. She brought her black slave (奴隶) Jim with her. I liked Jim but I didn’t like Miss Watson very much. She often shouted at me.Douglas sent me to school every day. I didn’t like going there at first because learning was very difficult. But when I could read and write a bit, I didn’t mind going.The months passed and winter came. The weather got cold. One morning I woke up and there was snow on the ground. On my way to school I saw some footprints outside Douglas’s house. There was a cross on the heel (脚后跟) of the left one. My heart jumped. Only one person wore boots with a cross on the left heel! Pap!“He’s heard about my ________” I thought. “And he wants it!”That night I went to see Jim. Jim had a magic ball made of animal hair. There was a spirit inside the ball that could answer people’s questions about the future.—Adapted from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn1．How did Huck get the money which was put in the bank?A．Huck’s father gave it to him.B．Huck’s mother left it to him before she died.C．Douglas gave it to him.D．He and Tom Sawyer found it in a cave.2．How did Huck feel about the life with Douglas?A．He hated his new life.B．He didn’t mind his new life.C．He felt satisfied with his new life.D．He wanted to get away from his new life.3．Which word can be put in the “__________”?A．life B．spirit C．secret D．money4．Which is the right order of what happened in the story?①Douglas sent Huck to school.②Huck’s mother died.③Douglas invited Huck to live with her.④Douglas read stories to Huck.A．③②④①B．②③④①C．③④②①D．②④③①02（2023·江苏镇江·统考中考真题）Katie was waiting for Gulliver’s calls. Instead, she just heard sparrows making noise in the bushes. “Maybe Gulliver missed the harbour.” Dad said. After breakfast, Katie took her camera to the harbour. All the colourful boats made pretty pictures, but not the one she wanted most.Katie waved to Ernest, her uncle’s neighbour, on the boathouse. The gull’s name, Gulliver, was given by him. The gull’s size and his single leg made the bird itself different. But Ernest told Katie what Gulliver did that first summer Katie and her dad came caught everyone’s attention. Young Katie lay in her stroller (婴儿车) on the floating dock (码头) when Uncle Ralph and Dad were repairing boats nearby. The waves from the passing boat made Katie’s stroller shake strongly. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Gulliver made the loudest cry. Dad and uncle rushed to Katie and stopped the stroller from falling into the water. They kept a close eye at Katie after that. Another summer Katie was three years old, she liked to touch everything. But Dad didn’t watch her every minute when she tried to catch small ducks around or fish from water. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” The gull’s cry brought Dad back in time. He stopped Katie as she tried to follow the small ducks running towards water. Several summers passed, and Gulliver continued to call out as Katie tried new things.This summer Katie did the usual by-the-sea things she’d learned to do. One day, she rowed a boat out but was trapped on a rock by a storm. As she looked up and tried to catch the last warmth of the sunshine through dark clouds, she saw a single white feather. A gull feather? She searched the sky for an answer. Putting her arms around knees, she closed eyes to hold in the tears (眼泪). “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Katie sat up. “Katie! Katie!” Soon, Dad and Uncle Ralph appeared. “How lucky! We heard Gulliver as we came around the rocks,” Uncle Ralph said, “At least… it sounded like him. Strange, he was nowhere in sight.” Katie remembered the feather. “I thought I heard him, too.”—Adapted from the story by Gillian Richardson5．Katie took a camera to the harbour in order to take a picture of ________.A．Gulliver B．Ernest C．sparrows D．boats6．What’s the right order of the following events about Katie?①She was trapped on a rock by a storm.②She lay in her stroller on the floating dock.③She followed the small ducks running towards water.A．①②③B．①③②C．②③①D．②①③7．Which of the following can show the change of Katie’s feelings in Paragraph 3?A．sad—peaceful—excited B．sad—excited—nervousC．helpless—hopeful—thankful D．helpless—thankful—nervous8．What’s the best title for the story?A．Katie and Gulliver B．Katie’s HolidaysC．Katie and Dad D．Katie’s Tears03（2023·江苏宿迁·校联考一模）Marie didn’t like Eva’s friendship with Tom, so she told her husband that she didn’t want any smell of horses in the house. St Clare told Tom to stop working with the horses. Eva told her father she liked going for walks with Tom. So Tom had orders to leave what he was doing when Eva needed him. Eva and Tom spent a lot of time together.Tom noticed that St Clare didn’t look after his money and his house very well, and that he spent too much money on the wrong things. He started making some suggestions, and soon St Clare understood that Tom’s business advice was very good. After some time Tom started to look after the house expenses（费用）.Tom also noticed that his master didn’t take anything seriously and didn’t live well, and this worried him. One night St Clare went to a party where he drank too much. He came home very late, and Tom and another slave（奴隶）had to help him to get into bed. Tom went into his room and prayed（祈祷）for his master.The morning after, St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him. Tom took the money but he didn’t move.“Well, Tom, what are you waiting for?” said St Clare. “Is everything alright?”“I’m afraid not, Master,” said Tom.“What’s the problem? You look very serious.”“I feel very bad, Master. I thought that Master was always going to be good to everybody.”“Well, Tom, am I not? Do you need anything?”“No, Master is always good to me. But there is someone that Master isn’t good to.”“What do you mean?”“I thought about it last night. Master isn’t good to himself.”St Clare felt his face become red, then he laughed. “Oh, Tom!” said St Clare, with tears in his eyes. “Well, you’re right. Never again, Tom, I promise.”—Adapted from Uncle Tom’s Cabin9．Tom was asked to, leave what he was doing to ________A．work with horses B．go for walks with EvaC．spend some time with St Clare D．look after money for St Clare10．In Paragraph 3, the thing that worried Tom is ________.A．St Clare asked Tom to look after his moneyB．St Clare drank too much every dayC．St Clare didn’t look after himself well and didn’t live wellD．St Clare didn’t look after Tom well11．The underlined word “himself ” in Paragraph 12 is ________.A．Maria B．St Clare C．Eva D．Tom12．According to the passage, the correct order of the story is ________.a. Maria was unhappy with Eva’s friendship with Tom.b. St Clare felt moved and joyful when he laughed.c. St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him.d. Tom’s master spent too much money on the wrong things.A．adcb B．abcd C．badc D．dabc13．From the passage, we know that Tom was a ________ person.A．lazy but smart B．kind but stupid C．caring and brave D．lazy and stupid04（2023·湖南长沙·统考二模）The Adventures of Huckleberry Fine by Mark Twain is one of the first Great American Novels. It was also one of the first major American novels ever written by using Local Colorism（地方色彩主义）. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is famous for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River.This book is about how a boy called Huck set the slave（奴隶）free and realized his dream of living an adventures life. In order to get out of his father’s control. Hook pretended that he was dead by Jim, who is practical and loyal to friends. Jim went together with Huck in the journey, and they became friends after experience. scenes of adventures. In their voyage, they met two frauds（骗子）. One called himself king, the other duke. Because of the king, Jim got caught by his master. By an expected chance, Huck and Tom, best friend of Hack. Got together, and they decided to set Jim free. At last, they made it.Although the book has been popular with young readers since it came out, the book immediately became controversial（有争论的）and has remained so today because the Southern society that it satirized（讽刺）had already been history.14．Where did the story happen in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? ________A．Along the Mississippi River.B．In the southern states.C．In Canada. 15．What is the plot（情节）of the story? ________①Huck met a run-away slave. Jim.②Huck met two frauds.③Huck pretended to be dead.④Jim was caught by his master and then set free.A．①②③④B．③①②④C．③②①④16．What does the underlined word “pretended” mean in Paragraph 2 ________.A．否定B．承认C．假装17．We can read the following in the passage EXCEPT ________.A．history of Local ColorismB．Huck’s life experienceC．popularity of the book18．What can we learn from the passage? ________A．It’s Buck’s dream to live a peaceful life.B．The book has gained a lot of attention.C．Huck succeeded in setting Jim free on his own.05（2023·吉林长春·统考一模）They left the busy streets and went to a part of the town Scrooge never visited. It was a terrible place. The streets were dirty, and the smell was very bad. The houses and shops were of the poorest kind. The people were all thin, dirty, and they looked very ill. Everything was ugly.They came to where an old man sat. He was selling dirty pieces of cloth, smelly old bones, and all kinds of old and useless things. As they watched, two old women and an old man, equally dirty, smelly, and ugly came into the shop. They carried large bags.“Come and sit by the fire,” the shopkeeper said. “Tell me what you have to sell me.”“Nothing a dead man will miss,” the first woman said with a nasty（让人讨厌的）laugh.“If he wanted to keep them after he was dead, why wasn’t he a good man when he was alive? If he had been, he would have had someone to look after him. He would not have died alone.”“That’s very true,” said the second woman, putting a few clothes on the floor. “He got the death he deserved.” She pointed at the clothes. “What will you give me for those, Joe?” She asked the shopkeeper, adding, “I did no wrong taking them from the dead man’s house.”The shopkeeper looked at everything the woman wanted to sell him and put a price on it. Then he added everything up. The final amount was very small.“That’s not much,” the woman said.“Take it or leave it,” the shopkeeper said. “I won’t pay a penny（便士）more.”—Taken from A Christmas Carol根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

[旅游英语阅读：魅力伦敦之行]去伦敦旅游旅游英语阅读：魅力伦敦之行旅游英语阅读：魅力伦敦之行旅游英语阅读：魅力伦敦之行LONDON, England. A capital city full of art andhistory. An important political centre. A hugefinancial market place. Whatever you think about London, visiting as atourist is very different from living there. Each partof London has its own character. Some parts arericher than others, or more industrial, or have betterhousing. Let“s start with the centre, the “Square Mile".This is the oldest part of London. In the past, this iswhere all financial business was done. Not many people live here, but 300,000 people work hereevery day. Moving west, we come to the West End. This busy shopping and entertainment district isbursting with things to do. Take a walk down Oxford Street, past big department stores likeSelfridges and Harrods. Rents here are very high, a one-bedroom apartment may cost around1000 pounds (14,845 yuan) a week. Further away is West London. This area is more residential and very fashionable. Go seethe home of Diana, the Princess of Wales: Kensington Palace. Notting Hill, made famous by thefilm starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, is here. The East End contains the Port of London, which historically is where many immigrants firstarrived. Waves of French, Belgians, Jews, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis have all lived here. Thismakes the area very diverse, but also quite poor. It has a reputation as being dangerous.Since London won the bid to hold the Olympics in 2012, many Londoners hope that housing,education and employment for many people in this area will improve. It is difficult to be general about London. The city is made up of a "collection of villages",each area with its own characterand community. Put them all together, and you have London, a cosmopolitan capital. 参考译文：英国，伦敦，一座充满艺术气息和历史氛围的都城，也是重要的政治中心和巨大的金融市场。

WEEK 7 情感世界（2）一、完形填空（共20小题；共35分）ABeing a mother is simply the greatest success of my life. It has taken me on a trip that can always surprise and educate me! I feel that my children bring 1 joy, as well as worry and care.They are wonders to me every day. Each minute of every day 2 with different activities, feelings and a lot of comedy. From playing sports 3 resting on the sofa, each of my children fills every second with laughter, 4 and discussion. They are kind-hearted and well-mannered. They have quick minds and they always 5 or answer special questions. I feel happy that I can live with these lovely children.Living in such big and happy 6 , it is important that our children understand humility(谦卑). They should know how their parents have 7 hard to support the family. They should also have a responsibility to work hard, be 8 to others, and never take anything for granted.My mother and father always asked me and my brother and sister to have 9 , and I hope that I can do the same for my 10 . I hope that I, together with their father, encourage them to dream big and try their best to do what they should do.1. A. much B. many C. little D. few2. A. is filled B. filled C. dealt D. is dealt3. A. between B. to C. and D. but4. A. housework B. homework C. music D. chores5. A. know B. wonder C. hope D. ask6. A. class B. team C. home D. family7. A. studied B. walked C. worked D. played8. A. serious B. kind C. cute D. new9. A. dreams B. jobs C. ideas D. books10. A. parents B. children C. friends D. brothersBA group of people asked a group of 4-to-8-year-old children this question, "What does love mean?" The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.Rebecca-age 8"When my grandmother hurt her knees(膝盖), she couldn't bend(弯腰) over and paint her toenails(脚指甲) any more. So my grandfather would do it for her all the time, even when his hands hurt too. That's love."Samantha-age 6"Love is when someone hurts you, and you get so mad but you don't shout at her because you know it would hurt her feelings."Terry-age 4"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."Bethany-age 4"I let my big sister pick on (捉弄) me because my Mum says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her."Lauren-age 4"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes."Elaine-age 5"Love is when Mummy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken."Clear-age 5"My Mummy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night."Jessica-age 8"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget."11. The passage mainly tells us about .A. what "life" means to childrenB. what "family" means to childrenC. what "friend" means to childrenD. what "love" means to children12. Who told us the love between Mum and Dad?A. Clear.B. Elaine.C. Rebecca.D. Lauren.13. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Rebecca's grandmother ever couldn't bend over.B. Bethany is willing to be picked on by any other person.C. If Samantha becomes angry, she will not shout at others.D. Lauren prefers to wear her sister's old clothes.14. What does Jessica mean about love?A. Too much love is no love.B. You should say love more often.C. You mean what you think.D. Say love more often if you have it.15. What is love according to Terry?A. Love is the care between husband and wife.B. Love is a rest when you are tired.C. Love is what cheers you up when you are tired.D. Love is a kiss from parents.CKen and Anthony were childhood friends. They went to elementary and high school together. They went to college in different states, and then they lost touch(联系). They didn't see each other until they were about forty.One morning Ken was reading the newspaper with his morning coffee. Inside the newspaper he found the message for a story reading at a nearby bookstore. He was surprised to find that the writer was his friend Anthony. Ken decided to see how his old pal was.When Anthony was introduced in the bookstore, Ken hardly knew him. Anthony was very fat, and he had little hair. When Anthony was in high school, he was very handsome(潇洒的). Ken felt sorry for his look, but he was proud of his talent. Anthony's story was quite good.When the reading was over, Ken stood in line with the others waiting for Anthony to sign books. When it was Ken's turn, Anthony saw him, stood up and hugged his long lost friend. After finished signing books, the two men had a cup of coffee at a nearby cafe.So many years passed since the two saw each other, but both men had a lot in common. Both men were interested in story books. Both men married Mexican women. Both men had sons. Ken and Anthony decided not to lose touch again.16. The two childhood friends didn't see each other for about years.A. tenB. twentyC. thirtyD. forty17. How did Ken find the message for a story reading at a nearby bookstore?A. By watching TV.B. By listening to the radio.C. By reading a newspaper.D. By surfing the Internet.18. How did Ken feel when he saw Anthony in the bookstore?A. He felt sorry but proud.B. He felt sorry and sad.C. He felt bored but excited.D. He felt relaxed and proud.19. Which of the following is true?A. Anthony didn't get on well with Ken.B. Ken looked the same as before.C. Seeing Ken, Anthony felt excited.D. Anthony signed Ken's book at first.20. From the last paragraph, we can guess that .A. it's difficult for the two friends to meet againB. the two friends will soon live in the same cityC. Anthony will help Ken to write story booksD. the two friends will meet or write to each other二、阅读理解（共5小题；共10分）My daughter and I were driving from Los Angeles to Dallas. We were running out of gas somewhere in New Mexico and thought we'd see a gas station soon enough to fill up.But that didn't happen and we realized we were not going to make it to the next town. So my daughter made up a sign that read "Low on gas. Can you help me?" and held it outside her window in the hopes that a driver would see it and stop.An hour later, a driver was driving along ahead of us. He seemed to have seen the sign and slowed down to pull over. We pulled over right behind him. He was friendly and would like to help us. At first he thought we didn't have enough money to buy gas, so he wanted to give us some money to buy us gas at the next town Roswell that was about 10 miles away!When we told him that we didn't have enough gas to get to Roswell, he said his house was about 10 minutes away, so if we could give him 20 minutes, he would head back there and get a can(罐) of gas for us.Sure enough, he was back with the can and quickly filled our tank(油箱). He refused to take payment for the gas, saying, "Everyone should be a man who can help another in need." Tears flowed(涌出), so did our thanks.21. What was the matter with the writer and her daughter on their way to Dallas?A. Something was wrong with the car.B. Something was wrong with the daughter.C. They were running out of money.D. They were running out of gas.22. What did the daughter do to draw others' attention?A. She made up a sign with some words.B. She shouted to other drivers.C. She walked to a gas station to get some gas.D. She called the police for help.23. What did the old man want to do at first to help them?A. To give them some gas.B. To call the police for help.C. To give them some money.D. To fix the car for them.24. It would take the old man minutes to take some gas back to the writer.A. 10B. 20C. 30D. 4025. How did the writer and her daughter feel in the end?A. Worried.B. Surprised.C. Scared.D. Moved.三、阅读与表达(问答式(含翻译))（共5小题；共10分）When you are sad, you need to find ways to deal with (处理) your sadness. When you learn how to deal with your sadness, you'll find your own happiness.Accept(接受) your sadness.①It's not a bad thing to feel sad. Try to face what is making you feel sad. And don't believe it will just go away on its own.Speak about your sadness. It's nice to talk to friends or family about your feelings. You may not need him or her to say a word; just having someone to listen to you is sometimes enough.Put your sadness into written words. Write down how you are feeling every day and why you think you are feeling this way. Write down how you deal with your sadness and which ways work. Take part in activities. Read a good book, listen to music, exercise or take a walk outside. ②These can help you feel comfortable and forget your sadness.See a doctor. If your sadness starts to interfere with (干扰) your everyday life seriously, you should ask your doctor for help.根据短文内容，完成下列小题。

伦敦之旅英文小作文英文：London is an amazing city with so much to see and do. I recently went on a trip there and had a fantastic time exploring all the different neighborhoods and attractions. One of my favorite things to do in London is to visit the museums. The British Museum, the National Gallery, and the Tate Modern are all must-see destinations for art lovers and history buffs. The architecture in London is also incredible, with iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace. Another highlight of my trip was trying out the local cuisine. I had some amazing fish and chips, as well as some delicious Indian food in Brick Lane. Overall, I had a wonderful time in London and can't wait to go back and explore more.中文：伦敦是一个惊人的城市，有很多值得看和做的事情。

最近我去了那里旅行，非常喜欢探索不同的社区和景点。

我最喜欢在伦敦做的事情之一就是参观博物馆。

大英博物馆、国家美术馆和泰特现代美术馆都是艺术爱好者和历史迷必去的目的地。

伦敦之旅英语作文My Trip to London。

Last summer, I had the opportunity to visit London, one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. It was an incredible experience that I will never forget.My trip began with a long flight from my home country to London. As soon as I arrived, I was struck by the energy and diversity of the city. I was amazed by the beautiful architecture, the bustling streets, and the incredible mix of cultures.During my stay, I visited many of London's famous landmarks, such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the London Eye. Each of these attractions was more impressive than the last, and I was constantly in awe of the history and beauty of the city.One of my favorite experiences was visiting the BritishMuseum. The museum is home to an incredible collection of artifacts from all over the world, including the famous Rosetta Stone. I spent hours exploring the museum, learning about the history and culture of different civilizations.Another highlight of my trip was exploring thedifferent neighborhoods of London. I loved wandering through the colorful streets of Notting Hill, browsing the markets in Camden, and enjoying the nightlife in Soho. Each neighborhood had its own unique charm and character, and I loved discovering all the different aspects of the city.Of course, no trip to London would be complete without trying some of the local cuisine. I sampled everything from traditional fish and chips to Indian curries to Turkish kebabs. The food was delicious, and I loved experiencing the diverse flavors and cuisines of the city.Overall, my trip to London was an unforgettable experience. I loved exploring the city's landmarks, neighborhoods, and cuisine, and I can't wait to go back and discover even more. London truly is one of the most vibrantand exciting cities in the world, and I feel lucky to have had the chance to experience it firsthand.。

新高考高一英语时文阅读专练（含答案解析）AIn a new report, infectious disease expert Jeffrey Shaman believes there were at least half a dozen stealth coronavirus cases to every one diagnosis at the start of the epidemic.The explosive spread of coronavirus was likely caused by ‘stealth transmissions’— undiagnosed people with mild symptoms unwittingly spreading the disease, a new study claims. Infectious-disease expert Jeffrey Shaman believes the actual number of contaminated worldwide is far greater than reports, estimating a million people may have been infected.The environmental health sciences professor at Columbia University who co-wrote the study published on Monday said social distancing is a must in order to combat seemingly healthy people spreading the virus. Despite only being half as infectious as the documented infections, these stealth cases resulted in at least two-thirds of documented infections, Professor Shaman and his colleagues said. Prof Shaman said this flip in the ratios meant about 60 percent of carriers were confirmed — but fast forward to now and new daily cases have significantly dropped from thousands to tens. The study says a “radical increase in the identification and isolation of currently undocumented infections would be needed to fully control” the novel coronavirus.People in the UK, meanwhile, have been told to avoid pubs, clubs and restaurants and work from home wherever it's possible to slow the spread of coronavirus which has now claimed 55 lives in the UK. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said at a press conference yesterday urged everyone to “stop non-essential contact and to stop all non-essential travel”. The PM said London appeared to be “a few weeks ahead” of other areas and urged people in the capital to pay special attention to the measures — including home working — suggested by the Government. The UK death toll yesterday rose to 35 while there have now been 1,543 cases. Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday said that over-70s could be asked to self-isolate for four months.Across the world more than 6,000 people have now died from the disease.1. How many people at least potentially got infected when one was diagnosed, according to Jeffrey Shaman?A. Twelve.B. Six.C. Seven.D. Ten.2. What’s the best way to prevent the spreading from undiagnosed people with mild symptoms?A. Wearing medical masks.B. Not going to work.C. Keeping a social distance.D. Sending these people to hospital.3. How does Professor Shaman consider the current control of the novel coronavirus?A. Cheerful.B. Uncertain.C. Depressing.D. Impossible.4. Which of the following is NOT the advice of UK government?A. To work at home instead.B. Not to go out for any dinner.C. To cancel unnecessary travel.D. To self-isolate for the aged.BSmart Cane Helps Identify the Blinds’ SurroundingsThis electronic walking stick is revolutionizing the way that blind people can navigate① the world.As a means of protecting people from low-hanging objects and obstacles above chest level, the WeWalk smart cane uses ultrasonic sensors to warn the user of nearby hindrances through vibrations② in the handle.The cane can be paired with a smartphone’s Bluetooth system for easy control. Since it is also integrated③ with V oice Assistant and Google Maps software, it can use built-in speakers to inform the user of nearby stores and infrastructural details that they may not be able to see.WeWalk CEO and co-founder Kursat Ceylan, who is also blind, told CNN that he helped to develop the cane out of a desire to use modern technology as a tool for the visually impaired.“In these days we are talking about flying cars, but these people have been using just a plain stick,” he told the news outlet.“As a blind person, when I am at the Metro station I don’t know which is my exit … I don’t know which bus is approaching …which stores are around me. That kind of information can be provided with the WeWalk.”The WeWalk is currently being sold for $500 a pop. As the Turkish tech startup gains more traction, the developers hope to eventually pair it with ridesharing apps and transportation services to further improve its navigational abilities.CThe rush to board the 17.46 from London Euston to Crewe begins the moment the platform is announced. The train’s eight carriages, in theory, each carry 70 passengers. But the London-Crewe line is Britain’s busiest rail service. It leaves Euston carrying, on average, more than twice as many passengers as it has capacity for. Sitting on the floor, Becky, a local government worker laments that, “It’s like this every day. I get a seat maybe once a week. And I pay five grand for this season ticket.”At peak times 19% of London rail users are forced to stand. The problems stretch across Britain: 17% are seatless at peak times in Birmingham and 15% in Leeds. With a poor punctuality performance by international standards and a high cancellation rate, commuting by rail in Britain is often a miserable experience. The government is now set to try to relieve some of the suffering with a major expansion of Britain’s rail network and a reorganization of the sector. More government money looks set to be coupled with more government direction.After the Victorian boom, the railways went into a long decline. Traffic fell for half a century after the Second World War. But over the past 25 years they have more than doubled: there were 1.8bn rail journeys in 2018-19, more than at any time since the early 1920s. But while in 1963 Britain had 17,500 miles of track, it now has under 10,000 miles.That is the root cause of much of the commuter woe. According to the Railway Industry Association track utilization is 60% higher in Britain than the EU average. According to Network Rail, the publicly owned manager of the track, around 70% of delays are the knock-on effects of congestion. The shrinkage of Britain’s network has also forced operators to run freight, intercity and commuter trains on the same stretches of track. The need to accommodate slower running stopping trains reduces the number of higher speed trains which can run on the same length of track.1. What does the example of Becky aim to tell us in Paragraph 1?A. The train has limited capacity.B. The ticket price is high.C. Standing on the train is uncomfortable.D. Train service should be improved.2. Which of following is NOT the reason why people suffer from commuting by railway?A. The trains are always late.B. Trains always get canceled.C. The capacity of train is small.D. Train arrangement is poor.3. What is the main reason behind poor punctuality?A. Shortage of track.B. Traffic jam.C. Too many passengers.D. Poor coordination.4. What is this passage mainly talking about?A. New railway expansion in Britain.B. Railway development in Britain.C. Problems of railway in Britain.D. Political measures taken by Britain.DPeace and Happiness Found in CleaningIn a recent survey of 2000 Americans, housecleaning was shown to have some mood-boosting effects—but that doesn’t mean everybody does it willingly.The majority of respondents said cleaning gave them a sense of accomplishment①(65%) and helped them clear their mind (63%).Half of these adults said they are most often motivated to clean when they’re happy. In fact, 63% of those surveyed find the experience of cleaning to be relaxing—even more so than getting fresh air (61%).But that’s not the only reason people clean.A whopping 70% admitted that tidying their home was a way of putting off having to do other things, with the average procrastinator②using that trick four times a week.The survey showed that 86% of respondents do feel on top of their chores, but the last deep clean of their kitchen happened over a week and a half ago. That’s no surprise because the kitchen is most dreaded of all.Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of DishFish, makers of multipurpose sponges and non-scratch scrubbers, the survey honed in③on people’s attitudes toward dirty dishes and how they get through the cringe④-worthy task.More than two-thirds of people (69%) let their dishes pile up between washings with 20%saying “always” letting them stack up in the sink, which left them feeling stressed.More than any other room, the kitchen was rated as “very difficult” to tackle. And most people enjoy scrubbing their toilet or taking out the garbage more than washing dishes by hand.How do they get through it? 66% listen to music while they clean.72% have a go-to song that they blast while tidying up their home, with “Uptown Funk,” “Read All About It” and “Work” being the three favorite tunes on America’s cleaning playlist.EA powerful and deadly storm moving through Middle Tennessee caused a tornado (龙卷风) that touched down in Nashville early Tuesday morning, cutting a swath of destruction that stretched through the city for miles.The storm destroyed parts of several neighborhoods and business districts in the central part of Nashville before moving into the city's eastern suburbs and beyond. Tornadoes impacted several counties in West and Middle Tennessee. In Putnam County, located more than 50 miles east of Nashville, 77 people were still missing, Putnam County leaders said at a Tuesday night press briefing. It's unclear how many of the missing people could be injured; many disasters have missing persons who eventually turn up unharmed. More than 30 people have been treated for storm-related injuries at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, hospital officials said Tuesday morning. Most appear to have been hurt by flying objects. Three people were killed in the Mt. Juliet suburb of Nashville. One couple in their 80s were killed at their home. James and Donna Eaton, 84 and 81, respectively, were identified by police about 5 p.m. Tuesday. Sheriff Kenny Christopher told The Tennessean that a couple living in a mobile home north east of Camden, were thrown into their yard where trees were blown down. Children were reported to be among the dead in Putnam County.Tuesday was the USA’s deadliest day for tornadoes since March 2, 2012. Sirens and cellphone alerts sounded, but the tornado that struck in the hours after midnight moved so quickly that many people in their path could not flee to safer areas. Some of the victims were killed in their beds. “It hit so fast, a lot of people didn't have time to take shelter,” Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said. “Many of these people were sleeping.”The storm left “piles of rubble and the damage of buildings and neighborhoods,” Lee said Tuesday night. At least 140 buildings were destroyed by the storm, which left more than 50,000people without power Tuesday night. Roads, bridges and utilities were also damaged.1.Which one is NOT mentioned about tornadoes according to the passage?A.Areas of severe damage.B.Victims of the tornado.C.Causes of mass deaths.D.Statistics of property loss.2.What do we learn from the second paragraph?A.There is no child injured.B.All the missing people are alive.C.The number of injuries is uncertain.D.The elderly are the biggest victims.3.The last paragraph of the article intends to tell us that .A.tornadoes brings great damageB.people will live without powerC.it will take some time to rebuildD.the homeless should be given a hand4. Where would this passage most probably come from?A. A storybook.B. A newspaper.C. A guidebook.D. A report.A【答案】1-4 BCAB【解析】本文是一篇说明文，描述了英国新冠肺炎的现状，同时也把政府已经和即将采取的措施公布于众。

伦敦之旅作文英文英文：I recently went on a trip to London and it was an amazing experience. There were so many things to see and do, and the city had such a vibrant atmosphere. One of my favorite places that I visited was the Tower of London. It was fascinating to learn about the history of the tower and see the Crown Jewels. Another highlight of my trip was visiting the British Museum. The collection of artifactsand exhibits was incredible, and I could have spent hours there.Another thing that I loved about London was the food. I had some of the best fish and chips I've ever had, and I also tried some traditional English breakfast dishes like black pudding and baked beans. The markets in London were also a great place to try different foods and drinks.One of the challenges of traveling in London wasnavigating the public transportation system. The tube can be confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it,it's a great way to get around the city. I also found that walking was a great way to explore different neighborhoods and see the sights.Overall, my trip to London was an unforgettable experience. I loved the history, culture, and food of the city, and I can't wait to go back.中文：我最近去了伦敦旅行，这是一次非常棒的经历。

中考英语补全文章（六选五）专项训练及答案二下面文章中有五处需要添加小标题。

请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合意思的标题。

选项中有一项是多余选项。

Things to do in London26．You can choose between a hackney cab, a double-decker or the tube. A hackney cab is one of the 18,000 famous black taxis in London. A double-decker is another name for the red buses in London. And the tube is the London subway.27．The Thames runs through the city. Take a boat ride and see all the famous sights (景点), like Big Ben, the Tower of London or St. Paul’s Cathedral. It’s also the best way to see the bridges: London Bridge, Tower Bridge, etc.28．You can’t visit London and not go to the British Museum. Also, the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square has the best collection of European paintings in the world. Then there’s the Tate Modern. It’s full of art from Matisse to Miro. Of course, you can’t miss Madame Tussauds. Here you can see wax models (蜡像) of famous people, like David Beckham.29．There are lots of London soccer teams. Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal are the biggest. For tennis, you can visit Wimbledon, of course. Also, every April there’s the London Marathon with about 30,000 runners.30．Do you like movies? Get down to Leicester Square then. It’s full of movie theaters with all the latest movies. Or, you can watch a show like The Phantom of the Opera in the West End. Are you looking for restaurants? Well, there are lots to choose from! A．The riverB．SportsC．Entertainment (娱乐)D．WeatherE.Getting aroundF.MuseumsCulture shock（文化冲击）means the worries and feelings felt when people have to study. Sichuan Opera is one of the many local operas in China. 31．And one cannot talk about Sichuan Opera without mentioning face changing. It’s known as one of the most amazing shows of Sichuan Opera.Don’t try to get the meaning of face changing. 32．The performers change the masks（面具）quickly in order to show different feelings of the characters in the play.Face changing performers prepare many masks. 33．Each design shows a different personality, and each color tells a different character. After the painting is finished, the masks are put together by a special thread（线）. And then they are put on the face before the performance begins. The special masks for “changing faces” must be made to fit the performer’s face so that they can be put as close as possible to the skin. 34．Today they can be reused with some small repairs.How did face-changing come? It is said that in ancient times people painted their faces with different looks to drive away wild animals and keep them safe. 35．Nowadays the show has made its Way into teahouse and restaurants in Sichuan, drawing visitors from all over the world.A．The masks are painted with different designs and colors.B．It is a special skill in the performance of Sichuan Opera.C．At first, the masks were thrown away after performance.D．It is popular in the province of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.E.Face-changing is famous even in foreign countries for its fantastic skills.ter on, the skill was used in the performance of Sichuan Opera and became an art.阅读下面的短文，从所给的A～F六个选项中，选出正确的答案填空，使短文通顺，内容完整，并在答题卡上将该编号字母涂黑，其中选项中有一项是多余的。

英语时文阅读伦敦的红色巴车之旅摘要：I.引言- 介绍伦敦的红色巴士- 提及红色巴士的历史和意义II.红色巴士的特点- 车身的设计和涂装- 内部的设施和服务- 与其他公共交通工具的比较III.红色巴士的运营- 路线和覆盖范围- 运营时间和频率- 与其他公共交通工具的连接IV.红色巴士的文化意义- 作为伦敦的标志性交通工具- 在文学、电影等文化作品中的出现- 游客对红色巴士的喜爱和追捧V.红色巴士面临的挑战- 环保和节能要求- 城市交通拥堵问题- 乘客需求和市场竞争VI.结论- 总结红色巴士的重要性和价值- 展望红色巴士的未来发展正文：I.引言提到伦敦，人们总会想起那充满历史和文化氛围的城市景观。

而其中，红色巴士无疑是伦敦街头一道独特的风景线。

自20 世纪初以来，红色巴士就成为了伦敦公共交通的代表，承载着无数乘客的日常出行。

本文将带您了解伦敦红色巴士的历史、特点、运营情况以及其文化意义，并探讨红色巴士在未来面临的挑战和发展。

II.红色巴士的特点红色巴士的车身设计独特，采用鲜艳的红色涂装，引人注目。

车内设施齐全，提供空调、WiFi、USB 充电等便利服务。

与其他公共交通工具相比，红色巴士的运行速度较快，路线覆盖范围广泛，成为市民和游客出行的理想选择。

III.红色巴士的运营红色巴士在伦敦的运营历史悠久，现有数百条公交线路，覆盖市区及周边地区。

运营时间为每天早晨至深夜，发车频率高，乘客等候时间短。

同时，红色巴士与其他公共交通工具（如地铁、火车、有轨电车等）无缝对接，方便乘客换乘。

IV.红色巴士的文化意义作为伦敦的标志性交通工具，红色巴士在文学、电影等文化作品中频繁出现，如《哈利·波特》系列电影中的魔法学校校车就是一辆红色巴士。

此外，红色巴士还受到全球游客的喜爱，成为游客游览伦敦时必不可少的体验项目。

V.红色巴士面临的挑战尽管红色巴士具有较高的市场份额和文化价值，但它也面临着一系列挑战。

首先，环保和节能要求日益严格，红色巴士需要降低排放，提高能效。