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In the UK.Saturday evenings have always been a popular time for families to watch television together.One of the most popular programme genresis the talent show,partly because people of all ages are interested in it.

Early shows,like Opportunity Knocks (1965﹣1978),required people to vote (投票)for their favorite acts and performers,although in those days voting was done by postcard instead of by telephone,text,or over the Internet.Today,the success of television talent shows has reached a new level.Here are Ihe UK's top three TV talent shows:

The X Factor In this wonderful singing competition,performers have to face a celebrity judge panel (名人裁判组)before the public vote.Many excellent singers became popular because of it.The show is now made all over the world,from China to Colombia.

Strictly Come Dancing﹣The programme is so fantastic that it attracts many celebrities.They team up with professional (专业的)dancers and come to the dance floor to win the title of Strictly Come Dancing Champion.

Britain's Got Talent﹣In this modern﹣day version (版本)of Opportunity Knocks,the public can go and choose from many kinds of acts,from dancing dogs to ice skating.The prize is to perform for the Queen in the Royal Variety of Performance.

38.When did the show Opportunity Knocks begin?   

A.In 1965.

B.In 1978.

C.In 2015.

D.K is not mentioned.

39.If a person loves a skating act,he or she may go to   

A.Opportunity Knocks

B.Strictly Come Dancing

C.The X Factor

D.Britain's Got Talent

40.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?  

A.The winners of Britain's Got Talent can perform for the Queen.

B.If you want your dog to have a performance,you can go to Britain's Got Talent with it.

C.Opportunity Knocks is still on television now.

D.People of all ages enjoy TV talent shows in UK.

41.The underline word"genres"in the first paragraph means  

A.lists

B.types

C.choices

D.expressions.

来源:2016年广东省深圳市中考英语试卷
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In Darayya,a city in Syria,there's a library and it has 15,000 books on almost every subject you can think of.However,it is different from any libraries you know:It is a secret underground library,and only people in Darayya know where it is.

    Over the years,war has shaken Darayya badly. Stores are closed one after another,and so are schools.To help the kids in Darayya with their learning,Anas Ahmad,a 19 year﹣old student,and his friends decided to build a library.They built the library under the ground to keep it safe from bombing.But it is dangerous to collect books for the library.Often,Ahmad and his friends lo for books in houses that were bombed.They need to be careful because they may be killed in another bombing.

    You may ask, "In a place like Darayya,would people be interested in books?" "Just like the body needs foodthe mind needs books"says one library user.In the library,people enjoy their time of reading and forget about the terrible world above,so their life doesn't seem so hard.Through reading,they are able to dream of a better life after war.

(1)What do we know about Darayya's library?    

A.It was built during the war.

B.It has been bombed many times.

C.Most of its books are from outside of Darayya.

(2)Which can best replace "" in the passage?    

A.Every day,houses are bombed and people are killed.

B.Every night,people come to help to build the library.

C.Every Monday,kids come to the library to read different books.

(3)Why do people in Darayya go to the library even during the war?    

A.They can get free food.

B.They find joy and hope in reading.

C.They want to learn how to win the war.

(4)The sentence﹣ "Just like the body needs foodthe mind needs books"says one library user. ﹣is used    .

A.to answer the question above

B.to offer a solution to a problem

C.to give a supporting example for a topic

来源:2021年湖南省常德市中考英语试卷
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In the UK.Saturday evenings have always been a popular time for families to watch television together.One of the most popular programme genresis the talent show,partly because people of all ages are interested in it.

Early shows,like Opportunity Knocks (1965﹣1978),required people to vote (投票)for their favorite acts and performers,although in those days voting was done by postcard instead of by telephone,text,or over the Internet.Today,the success of television talent shows has reached a new level.Here are Ihe UK's top three TV talent shows:

The X Factor In this wonderful singing competition,performers have to face a celebrity judge panel (名人裁判组)before the public vote.Many excellent singers became popular because of it.The show is now made all over the world,from China to Colombia.

Strictly Come Dancing﹣The programme is so fantastic that it attracts many celebrities.They team up with professional (专业的)dancers and come to the dance floor to win the title of Strictly Come Dancing Champion.

Britain's Got Talent﹣In this modern﹣day version (版本)of Opportunity Knocks,the public can go and choose from many kinds of acts,from dancing dogs to ice skating.The prize is to perform for the Queen in the Royal Variety of Performance.

38.When did the show Opportunity Knocks begin?   

A.In 1965.

B.In 1978.

C.In 2015.

D.K is not mentioned.

39.If a person loves a skating act,he or she may go to   

A.Opportunity Knocks

B.Strictly Come Dancing

C.The X Factor

D.Britain's Got Talent

40.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?  

A.The winners of Britain's Got Talent can perform for the Queen.

B.If you want your dog to have a performance,you can go to Britain's Got Talent with it.

C.Opportunity Knocks is still on television now.

D.People of all ages enjoy TV talent shows in UK.

41.The underline word"genres"in the first paragraph means  

A.lists

B.types

C.choices

D.expressions.

来源:2016年广东省深圳市中考英语试卷
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If you're riding in a "lift" or an "elevator",or eating "chips" versus "fries",these words all depend on whether you're in the UK or US.Although the,both speak English,there are many phrases and idioms that differ between the cultures.

   For example,have you ever just not been in the mood to go out with friends?In the US you might say you don't feel like doing that activity,but in the UK you would say, "I can't be asked. "

   Maybe you're about to take a test and feel a little anxious.In the US,you might say you are nervous,but in the UK,one could say they are "having kittens".If someone in the UK were feeling they were under pressure,they might say they are '"under the cosh".

   Even many native English speakers are often confused by the meanings of these terms.Stephanie Stone,a US native,recalls her experience studying in the UK. "People would ask, 'You all right?' For months I thought I looked unwell until I realized it just meant 'How's it going? ".

   If you want to know more about US and UK idioms,you'd better " have a butcher's hook" at some phrase books.It can be quite interesting to find,the equivalent(对应的)phrases in your own language.

(1)What would you say in America if you are unwilling to go out with friends?    

A.

I can't be asked.

B.

I'm under the cosh.

C.

I don't feel like doing that.

(2)How might Stephanie Stone feel at first when asked 'You all right?' in the UK?    

A.

Surprised.

B.

Pleased.

C.

Tired.

(3)What does the phrase " have a butcher's hook" in the last paragraph mean?    

A.

Get many skills.

B.

Have a look.

C.

Find some words.

(4)What is the text mainly about?       

A.

The meanings of phrases and idioms in the UK and US.

B.

The history of phrases and idioms in the UK and US.

C.

The differences of phrases and idioms in the UK and US.

来源:2021年四川省自贡市中考英语试卷
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Xi'an celebrated the first﹣ever China Hanfu Day on April 18. There were catwalk shows(走秀)and traditional music concerts which were held by people wearing traditional Chinese clothing. (1)   and put them online for a Hanfu photo competition,which lasted until May 18.

    China Hanfu Day is on the third day of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar(农历),which is said to be the birthday of the Yellow Emperor. In ancient China , this day was also known as Shangsi Festival( 上巳节).(2)  

    Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han people who lived in China before the Qing Dynasty.(3)   However, some of its main characteristics(特点)were remained. For example , there are two parts that overlap(交叠) on the front, which is called "jiao ling".(4)  

    China is becoming a leading country in the world , and the Chinese public feels more confident about its traditional culture than ever before.(5)  

A. Its purpose is to encourage young Chinese to take pride in traditional clothing,as well as Chinese culture.

B. Hanfu fans from all over China gathered there to take photos

C. Another main characteristic of Hanfu is that it usually uses ribbons( 系带) instead of buttons.

D. Wearing traditional clothing might be an interesting way of showing how they feel about this.

E. It has a history of about 3 ,000 years and it has changed greatly so far.

来源:2020年甘肃省天水市中考英语试卷
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Traditional food such as Guilin Rice Noodles,Snail Rice Noodles,Rolled Rice Noodles(卷筒粉)can be found around most streets of Guangxi,which is in South Central China.

    The famous snack Snail Rice Noodles is also called luosifen in Chinese.Luosifen is usually sold at roadside stands(路边摊)in night market in Guangxi.It is cooked easily and tastes good!The dish is made up of rice noodles boiled and served in soup made from river snails and pork bones which are cooked for hours.

    The food was listed as part of Liuzhou's intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产)in 2008 and became popular after being introduced in the program A bite of China(舌尖上的中国)in 2012.

    Since then,luosifen restaurants have developed quickly across the country.Many restaurants have been set up in Beijing,Shanghai,Hong Kong.It is becoming a popular snack at home and abroad.It's said that 28.4 million bags of luosifen were sold on Taobao last year,becoming the most popular snack in the online market.It was also one of the best﹣selling foods during COVID﹣19 outbreak(爆发) in China.

    Besides the traditional export (出口)markets,including the US,Australia,France,the food has also been sent to new markets such as Singapore and New Zealand.

(1)What kind of food was NOT mentioned in the article?   

A.Lemon Duck.

B.Guilin Rice Noodles.

C.Snail Rice Noodles.

D.Rolled Rice Noodles.

(2)Luosifen restaurants have developed quickly across the country since the year    .

A.2008

B.2012

C.2019

D.2021

(3)Why was luosifen one of the best﹣selling foods during COVID﹣19 outbreak in China?   

A.Because it could help to fight the COVID﹣19.

B.Because we wouldn't make luosifen any more.

C.Because it could bring good luck to us Chinese.

D.Because it was very convenient and delicious.

(4)Which of the following countries is the new market for selling luosifen according to the article?   

A.US.

B.Australia.

C.France.

D.New Zealand.

来源:2021年广西玉林市中考英语试卷
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Job interviews(面试) can be very different from country to country. An interviewer's"body language"and questions, and the form of an interview are not the same around the world.

    If you're at a job interview in Japan, don't look directly into the eyes of the interviewer. It is considered impolite. But if you're at an interview in the U. S, you should make eye contact(交流) with the interviewer. If you don't, the interviewer may think you are not sure about your ability.

    In the U.S. and some other countries, interviewers aren't supposed to ask questions about family and personal information. In most countries, however, personal questions are very common during job interviews.

    In Germany, your interview might begin with a very short conversation followed by a formal (正式的) interview. In Mexico and many other countries, the whole interview might not be formal.

(1)In Japan, looking directly into the eyes of the interviewer is  

A.boring

B. impolite

C.humorous

D. dangerous

(2)What is suggested at an interview in the U. S. according to the text?  

A. Sitting by the interviewer.

B.Making eye contact

C. Talking about family background

D. Asking personal information

(3)In   , a short talk usually begins before a formal interview.

A.Japan

B.the U.s

C. Germany

D. Mexico

(4)In which part of a magazine can we read the text?  

A.Culture

B. Geography

C.Science

D.Sports

(5)What's the best title of the passage?  

A. Job Interviews in Japan

B. Job Interviews in the U. S

C. Job Interviews in Germany

D. Job Interviews in Different Countries

来源:2019年甘肃省天水市中考英语试卷
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In China,a host usually serves a visiting guest a cup of tea first when he enters his house.It is a traditional custom in China.But do you know how to serve a cup of tea to a visiting guest?Well,in different places,the ways of serving tea are different.

   In Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces,a clay cup is usually used to brew(冲泡)Longjing,Biluochun,Maojian or just green tea.Chrysanthemum tea is sometimes used in the hot summer season to reduce the hot from outside.

   Serving a cup of tea is a very popular custom in the North China cities.In the colder north﹣eastern provinces,the hosts would provide warm black tea with sugar for their guests.

   In some coastalprovinces such as Guangdong Province and Fujian Province,a pot of Oolong tea or Pu﹣er tea is the usual treat.

   Serving tea to guests is a common practice in China.However,different tea is used in different places.In Inner Mongolia(内蒙古),a guest is usually treated with milky tea.In the Jingpo family,you would be given baked tea (tea in water and baked in an oven to be made hot).

(1)What kind of tea sets should be used to brew Longjing?    

A.

A glass cup.

B.

A paper cup.

C.

A plastic cup.

D.

A clay cup.

(2)Which kind of tea can make people feel cool in hot summer?    

A.

Oolong tea.

B.

Pu﹣er tea.

C.

Chrysanthemum tea.

D.

Milky tea.

(3)When you are visiting a friend in    ,you might be offered warm black tea with sugar.

A.

Suzhou

B.

Changchun

C.

Hangzhou

D.

Baotou

(4)What does the underlined word "coastal" in Paragraph 4 mean?    

A.

内陆的.

B.

边境的.

C.

沿海的.

D.

沿河的.

(5)The passage is mainly about    .

A.

the ways of serving tea in China

B.

the different kinds of tea in China

C.

the ways of drinking tea in China

D.

the reasons of serving tea in China

来源:2021年辽宁省朝阳市中考英语试卷
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Seeing blood in a horror movie might make you cover your eyes,but real blood isn't scary at all.(1)   That's why blood donors are considered lifesavers.

    Blood donors are those giving blood﹣usually about 200ml at a time﹣to blood banks or blood donation(捐赠)centers.(2)   For example,someone may have lost blood in accidents,or have a serious illness that requires his blood to be replaced.Hospitals and blood banks store the blood and try to keep enough on hand.

    (3)   Medical workers ask donors several questions to make sure the blood is safe to use.Then the donors relax,often reading a magazine or talking as their blood is drawn.Afterward,the donors may receive some juice or water and maybe fruit to give them energy.The process is simple,not scary.(4)  

    To give blood,a person must be at least 18 years old and must meet certain other requirements.Students of all ages,though,can learn more about the donation process by visiting a local blood donation center.(5)   It is also an easy way to help a community.

A.Donating blood is not difficult.

B.Then the blood can be used for people in need.

C.In fact,blood is the gift of life and keeps us alive.

D.Donating blood is not only one of the easiest ways to save lives.

E.Most people are able to donate blood again in several months if they wish.

来源:2019年福建省中考英语试卷
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阅读F面短文,从每题所给的A.B.C 三个选项中选出最佳选项回答问题成完成句子。

    Some children cannot wait to grow up.Because once you become an adult you are free to make your own decisions.More importantly you can do all those things that you cannot do now because you are too young.So the question is 'At what age do you really become an adult?' Well ,people become adults at different ages in different places.

    In Australia the 18th birthday is a very important event for young Australians because it means they can do almost anything they want.They can vote (选举),learn to drive a car ,get married,join the army and even buy their own houses.Even if they can do all these things,most Australians have to wait until their 21st birthday to really celebrate becoming an adult.This is the traditional adult age in Australia and the USA and the UK.

    Even though 21 is the traditional adult age in many English﹣speaking countries the law nowadays is different in each country.In the UK you can join the army at 16 and even get married at 16 if your parents allow.Young people in the UK can learn to drive a car at 17,although they have to wait until they are 18 to vote.

    In China ,you can vote and learn to drive a car when you are 18,but if you want to get married,women have to wait until they are 18 and men until they are 22.Chinese people celebrate important birthdays every 10 years﹣﹣so when young people turn 20,they can expect a big party!

    No matter what age you are,becoming an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible(负责任的).Once you are finally able to take care of yourselves and make your own decisions,then you can say that you are truly all grown﹣ups.

(1)Some children cannot wait to grow up because    .

A.they hope to drive a car

B.they can decide to do things freely

C.they can celebrate birthdays

(2)The underlined word" adult" means   .

A.grown﹣up

B.kid

C.elder

(3)Which is TRUE according to the passage?   

A.In the UK,people can drive at 17.

B.In China,men can get married at 18.

C.In Australia,people can vole at 16.

(4)What does the last paragraph tell us?  

A.When people celebrate their 18th birthday,they become adults

B.When people turn 20,they should take care of themselves.

C.A true grown﹣up is independent and responsible.

(5)What is the main idea of the passage?    

A.Why some children can' t wait to grow up.

B.People become adults at different ages in different paces.

C.What people can do at different ages.

来源:2021年湖南省衡阳市中考英语试卷
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Is there something in your community that could be changed?Is there a person in your neighborhood who could offer help?If If you're hoping for someone to make a difference,that someone could be you!

Volunteering your time is a great way to make a difference in your community.And you'll feel good about doing something that helps people or improves the places around you.

This past summer,my friends and I noticed how messy our neighborhood park was.We wanted to be different.We worked with our parents and teachers to clean up the park,We had a great time making the park even better than before,and now the whole neighborhood is able to share and enjoy it again.

Maybe cleaning up a park isn't your choice,though.No problem!You can turn anything that matters to you into a volunteer project.Do you like playing chess reading,or spending time with your pet?You can volunteer to do what you love to do.For example,you could help at an old people's center,simply by talking or playing games with them to make their days better.If you re great at math or English.you could volunteer to be a homework helper at your school.You're always needed to walk dogs or play with cats,Or you can collect things for homeless people,such as soap and toothbrushes.

You see,there is something for everyone.Whatever you do as a volunteer your time will be enjoyed and that always feels good.Kids everywhere are making a difference by volunteering.You can,too!

(1)The passage is mainly written for    .

A.

kids

B.

parents

C.

teachers

D.

neighbors

(2)Last summer the writer volunteered to    .

A.

walk dogs

B.

teach pupils math

C.

talk with the old

D.

clean up the park

(3)The main idea of Paragraph 4 is that      .

A.

collecting things has a lot of fun

B.

cleaning up a park isn't your choice

C.

the old people always need help

D.

anything can become a volunteer job

(4)We can infer (推断)that the writer is full of    when writing this passage.

A.

thanks

B.

hope

C.

surprise

D.

worries

来源:2021年浙江省丽水市中考英语试卷
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Flamenco is very popular in southern Spain.It begins with guitar music and clapping(击掌)and then dancers join the performance.Sometimes a woman dances alone and sometimes she dances with a man.The woman always wears a long,colorful dress.She moves her arms and hands slowly but her feet move in fast difficult steps.The man often wears black.Both dancers click their shoes on the floor when they dance around each other.

    Cossack dances are from Russia and Ukraine.They are very energetic — some are more like gymnastics than dancing!Dancers have to be very fit because they jump very high and kick their legs up and down.They often jump over swords(剑).The movements are similar to traditional Cossack activities,for example,sword fighting and getting on and off horses.

    Limbo dancing is first from West Africa but today it is an important part of celebrations in the Caribbean.Young people have to dance under a pole(杆).The pole is often on fire and the dancer mustn't touch it!After a successful "limbo",they put the pole lower and do it again.Some dancers can dance under a pole just twenty centimeters off the ground!

    Mask(面具)dances are important for the Dogon people in Mali.Each village makes different masks.They are often huge and colorful.There are masks of people,monsters or local animals like crocodiles and monkeys.Mask dancers are always men and they dance to the sound of drums for hours after the death of a person in the village.Today,Dogon villagers also perform the dances for tourists.

(1)What do we know about flamenco dancing?    

A.Dancers begin performing before the guitar music starts.

B.A woman dancer often wears a long black dress.

C.A woman dancer moves her hands and feet at different speeds.

D.Dancers clap loudly while moving around each other.

(2)What does the underlined word "gymnastics " in Paragraph 2 refer to?    

A.A play.

B.A sport.

C.A celebration.

D.A show.

(3)Which of the following is limbo dancing?    

A.

B.

C.

D.

(4)What is the best title for the text?    

A.Dance Jumps and Moves

B.Dances for Different Ages

C.Dance Music and Clothing

D.Dances from Around the World

来源:2021年浙江省杭州市中考英语试卷
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Which country grows the most tea?The answer is India.It grows three times as much as China.Which country drinks the most tea?It's neither China nor Japan.It's Great Britain.

In the wild,tea plants may be 9 meters tall.But a plant grown for market is pruned.Pruning keeps the plant only 0.9 or 1.2 meters tall.This is an easy height for tea picking.Only the two top leaves and bud(芽)of each new shoot are picked.So to make money,tea plantations (种植园) must be huge.

In general,there are two kinds of tea:black tea and green tea.Black tea is fermented (发酵).In the process,the tea loses nearly all of its healthy parts.Green tea is steamed (蒸) right after the leaves are picked.Green tea keeps its healthy parts.For example,it may prevent heart illness.

How did we get tea bags?The answer:by accident.Tea businessmen used to send samples(样品)in tin(锡)boxes.This was very expensive.One businessman thought of a cheaper way.He sent samples in small silk bags.Customers would open the bag.They would make tea as usual.One customer put the bag into a pot.Then he just poured hot water over it.And the tea bag was born.

Shen Nong was the first to drink tea.He was a Chinese emperor.This was about 2737 B.C.Shen drank several cups of hot water daily.One day something happened.Leaves from a wild tea tree fell into the hot water pot.The next cup was poured.The water was now colored.Shen tasted it.He liked it.He drank it all.Shen was proud of his new drink.He served it to his guests.Word spread.People thought this way:tea is good enough for the Emperor,so it must be good enough for the people.Tea became the drink of China.

(1)The writer starts the passage by    .

A.

telling an interesting story

B.

comparing some information

C.

giving several useful suggestions

(2)In Paragraph Two,the underlined word " pruned" means "    " in Chinese.

A.

删除

B.

采摘

C.

修剪

(3)After reading the passage,it seems clear that    .

A.

tea and tea bags were invented by accident

B.

black tea is healthier than green tea

C.

tea is better for you than any other drink

(4)The passage mainly tells us    .

A.

the popularity of tea bags

B.

the ways of making green tea and black tea

C.

the discovery and development of tea

来源:2021年山东省临沂市中考英语试卷
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If you walk through a park in the morning or in the evening,you might see a lot of people doing these slow and beautiful movements— Carry the tiger over the mountain and White crane spreads its wings.In fact,they are doing Taichi.

    Taichi is an ancient martial art(武术).It is a common kind of exercise in China.More than 100 million people in over 150 countries practice Taichi at present.Recently UNESCO(联合国教科文组织) has added Taichi to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List(非物质文化遗产名录).Many taichi fans were happy to hear of it. "This will make taichi more popular around the world.Hopefully,more people will become healthier by practicing it." said Chen Bin.He is a Taichi master from the village of Chenjiagou,Henan Province.This village is the birthplace of Chen﹣style Taichi.

    It's true that doing Taichi is good for our health.It can make us walk and move more freely,and it can also make us stronger.During slow movements,we can focus on (专注) our hands and feet.We can control them better.Slow movements also help us to take deep and long breaths.

    Taichi also focuses on the harmony(和谐) between yin(阴) and yang(阳).It shows how the ancient Chinese people saw the world.The world is full of yin and yang:dark and light,soft and hard,female and male.But they don't oppose(对立) each other absolutely(绝对地).As we see in the picture,a white spot is in the black area and a black spot is in the white area.After a dark night,the sun will rise.Leaves fall in autumn but grow in spring.Everything keeps changing — that is how we should see the world.

    Taichi carries traditional Chinese philosophy(哲学),such as being in harmony with nature and using softness to beat hardness.It has become a symbol of Chinese culture.

(1)How many people practice Taichi in the world now?   

A.About 10 million.

B.Less than 150 thousand.

C.At most 100 thousand.

D.More than 100 million.

(2)Which of the following words can best describe the movements of Taichi?   

A.Slow and beautiful.

B.Slow and exciting.

C.Fast and free.

D.Strong and tiring.

(3)Why has Taichi been added to Intangible Cultural Heritage List recently?   

A.Because it is a symbol of China culture.

B.Because it is from the village of Chenjiagou.

C.Because it can make us walk more freely.

D.Because it can use softness to beat hardness.

(4)What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?   

A.To ask people to do Taichi in their free time.

B.To introduce an ancient martial art—taichi.

C.To teach people how to do Taichi correctly.

D.To explain why Taichi is good for our health

来源:2021年江苏省宿迁市中考英语试卷
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What are you holding in your hand while you are taking the examination? Right. A pen.

Though it is small, the pen has changed the history, improved the trade of countries, recorded events, carried news, and done far more work for human beings than all other tools.

Progress without it would have been almost impossible. The invention of the wheels, the introduction of steam engine(蒸汽机), the use of electricity, all these have changed the lives of millions of people, but the pen has done more. It has taken away mountains, and it has prepared the way for all progress and development of the society.

In the past the pen did all the work if you wanted to keep any writing for some time. The lawyers took up their pens and wrote the law of the country from the days when papyrus(纸莎草纸) was first used. The most famous letters in the world were written with a pen. It was with a pen that the greatest thinkers of all time wrote down their thoughts.

The pen is very utilitarian. We cannot sign a bill or write a letter or buy a house without our pen. An agreement is worthless till our name is written with a pen. The writers encourage the world with it. The students take their examinations with it as well.

Our coming into the world is recorded with a pen. Before we have been at school, our name is written on the name list with a pen. We cannot be married till we have signed. A pen records the important events in our life.

Let us remember that we hold in our hand the most powerful instrument which man owns. The pen is a magic tool. Whenever you use it, enjoy it.

(1)What is the writer trying to do in this passage?   

A.

Describe what a pen looks like.

B.

Introduce the history of the pen.

C.

Advise people to prepare a new pen.

D.

Show the importance of the pen.

(2)The word "mountains" in the third paragraph refers to(指代) "something to   ".

A.

explain the use of electricity

B.

lower the students' scores

C.

stop the social development

D.

change the law of the country

(3)The lawyers started to write the law of the country   

A.

before their thoughts were changed

B.

when papyrus was first used

C.

as soon as they recorded their names

D.

after they took an important exam

(4)The underlined word "utilitarian" in the passage means "   ".

A.

cheap

B.

boring

C.

special

D.

useful

(5)What is the best title for this passage?   

A.

A Powerful Tool

B.

An Important Law

C.

A Valuable Record

D.

An Exciting Event

来源:2019年河北省中考英语试卷
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