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Tourism (旅游业)is one of the world's largest industries. Many countries depend heavily on tourism as an important part of their economy(经济), while other countries﹣such as some of the smaller Caribbean island nations﹣are almost completely dependent on tourism.

    Despite its economic advantages,tourism has disadvantages, too. While countries spend millions attracting tourists, they are also under the pressure that tourism brings.

    One of the biggest problems is environmental. The building of roads and hotels can quickly destroy those very beautiful places. Development on wetlands,for example, influences wildlife; forests disappear as they are cleared to make way for buildings and to provide fuel (燃料). In addition, the tourist industry also puts a huge pressure on water people need. In dry Mediterranean areas, tourists use almost twice as much water as local people when swimming in the pool.

    Tourism is also responsible for producing plenty of waste. Cruise ships in the Caribbean produce a lot of rubbish﹣more than 70,000 tons each year. It even has an influence on places far away like the Himalays,the word's highest mountain, which has more than 100 tons of rubbish sitting on it.

    In spite of those problems, tourism can be good for communities and the environment. The park﹣entrance fees(费用)are paid for the protection of places of interest or the animals. What's more, tourism brings people closer to nature, and can give them a better understanding of the environment and the result of destroying it.This leads to pressure on local governments to protect these beautiful areas,and can result in the protection of endangered plants and animals. Also, it can provide people with more opportunities to find jobs in the tourist industry.

    Although tourism has many advantages, it clearly has a bad influence as well. The challenge for local and national governments is to manage tourism so that communities can benefit economically, and yet at the same time, make sure that the tourist areas are kept for all to enjoy.

(1)Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4 mainly talk about the  of tourism.

A.disadvantages

B.development

C.importance

D.survey

(2)The writer shows the waste problem is serious by  

A.telling stories

B.listing facts

C.asking questions

D.making comparisons

(3)According to Paragraph 5,which of the following are the advantages of tourism?  

①The money from tourism is used to protect the environment.

②Tourism can help people better understand the local culture.

③People can get more chances to find jobs related to tourism.

④Humans and nature are becoming closer with the help of tourism.

A.①②③

B.①②④

C.①③④

D.②③④

(4)The writer advises the government to   at the end of the passage.

A.attract more tourists

B.care about the economy

C.develop the tourist industry

D.manage tourism well

来源:2019年浙江省台州市中考英语试卷
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C

Playing video games and getting money for it seems like a dream job for many of today's teenagers. But is it all fun and games?

Big business

Pro (professional) gaming is certainly big business. In 2017, there were more than 3,000 gaming competitions and over 10,000 professional players worldwide. A large number of people watch their competitions online, and successful gamers can get more than 1,000,000 dollars from prize money and ads. The industry is clearly thriving

What it takes

Becoming a professional is not just about being good at playing games﹣ it also takes a lot of hard work. Some pro gamers practice for fourteen hours a day. "You need to spend much time and put all your efforts to it", says ex﹣gamer George.

Not all fun and games

It can be a difficult job as well. Stress is a big problem for gamers. Tiredness is another, and injuries(受伤) are common. Top player Hai Lam had wrist(手腕) problems after years of pro gaming. Careers(生涯)are short, and many gamers retire (退休) before they are 30 and try to find another job.

However, the bad points probably won't change the dreams of many teenage gamers. And angry parents are still likely to hear the excuse, "But I'm just practicing for my future job!"

(1)How many professional players were there around the world in 2017?   

A.

130,000.

B.

More than 3,000.

C.

Over 1,000,000.

D.

More than 10,000.

(2)What does the underlined word "thriving" in Paragraph 2 mean?   

A.

Getting worse.

B.

Doing well.

C.

Developing slowly.

D.

Changing quickly.

(3)What can we infer from the last sentence of the passage?   

A.

Children are angry with their parents.

B.

Teenagers practice games for their future jobs.

C.

Some teenagers are crazy about playing games.

D.

Parents stop their children playing games successfully.

(4)What's the main idea of the passage?   

A.

Pro gaming isn't all fun and games.

B.

The career as a pro gamer doesn't last long.

C.

Being a pro gamer is a good choice for teenagers.

D.

Being a pro gamer is an easy way to make money.

来源:2019年江西省中考英语试卷
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阅读以下内容,并完成调查报告.每空不超过两词.

In order to learn how the students in our school spend money,we made a survey by asking them some questions.First,we asked them how much money they spent last month.And then we asked how much money they spent on snacks,books,movies,computer games,phones,transportation and other things last month.Our math teacher helped us make a graph(图表) of their answers as follows.

Total (one month):about 100yuan a student

Snacks

22%

Books

8%

Movies

18%

Computer games

18%

Phones

10%

Transportation

10%

Others

14%

In our school,each student spent about (1)   on average(平均) last month.From the graph made by our (2)   teacher,we know how much money the students spent on different things in our school.As the graph shows,they spent most on (3)   covering 22% of all.It was followed by computer games and movies.Each of them was (4)  %.But to our surprise,the students spent (5)   on books,only 8%.

来源:2017年浙江省衢州市中考英语试卷
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More than anything else in the world,Lion liked being King of the jungle.He walked all around,showing off his power and pride.

Each day,Lion took a long,lazy sleep under the shade of his favorite tree.He always

dreamed of weaker animals bowing before him.

One day,Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped over Lion's huge paws."How dare you wake me up!"he shouted angrily.Lion grabbed(抓住)Mouse with one paw."I'm hungry now,and you'll be my delicious meal."he said.

Mouse cried out,"King Lion,please spare(饶恕)me!If you let me live,I will always remember your kindness.And some day,I might be able to help you."

"How could such a powerless little mouse ever help me?"That thought made Lion laugh so much that he decided to let Mouse go.A week later,Lion was walking through the jungle on the way to his favorite tree when he stepped onto a hunter's net.The net scooped(勾)him up.No matter how he twisted and turned,he couldn't escape.

When Mouse heard Lion's frightened shouts,he ran to help.Mouse quickly chewed(咬) through the ropes to make a hole in the net.Soon,Lion moved out and was free.Lion looked down at the little mouse."Thank you for saving my life."said Lion,smiling his widest smile."I was wrong.You are not a powerless little mouse.You are a great friend!"

Judge the following sentences true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.

61.Lion liked being King of the jungle best.

62.One day,Lion grabbed Mouse with his two huge paws.

63.Mouse said he could help Lion when Lion was in trouble.

64.A week later,Mouse was scooped up by a hunter's net again.

65.Mouse became Lion's friend at last.

61   62   63   64   65   

来源:2017年黑龙江省佳木斯市中考英语试卷
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(1)  Leo enjoys travelling and wants to learn how to make different typical dishes.

A. Night Light

The writer talks about his hard life as a blind person,and describes the challenges on his way to success.

(2)  Jeff loves the countryside and enjoys writing.He wants to develop his writing skills.

B. Action Plan

It's all about famous sportspeople and includes lots of interviews about what they've done to succeed.

(3)  Chloe loves doing sports and would like to learn how top sportspeople succeed.

C. Days in the Sun

The writer describes his happy early life on a small farm,and how travelling around the countryside helped him to become a writer.

(4)  Mia likes books about exciting experiences happening in the past.

D. Endless Days

It's about a true story of the first pilots.With plenty of photos,the book brings history to life for readers.

(5)  Dan wants to read books about someone who's brave enough to face his challenges.

E. Our Lives

This is the perfect book if you're interested in cultures.It introduces recipes(菜谱) for traditional dishes from different places.

来源:2020年浙江省台州市中考英语试卷
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   My name is Jenny. I want to be a teacher because my mother is a teacher. She always makes her classes interesting and she is nice to her students.So they like her very much. I'm proud of my mother. She sets a good example for me. Besides, as a patient person, I think I will be good with my kids.

   I'm John. I really want to be a scientist. Science is great and I'm interested in it.When I grow up, I want to discover many useful things to help people. I must study hard to make it possible.

   Hi! I'm Helen. Becoming a doctor is my dream. As we all know, doctors can be heroes. They change the lives of their patients and give them hope to live on.Every time I go to see a doctor and see a smile on the doctor's face, I feel really warm.

   I'm Frank. I have a dream﹣ to be a soldier: My cousin is a soldier. He looks cool and I think he is a real man. So I want to be a person like him.Soldiers are brave.When our country is in trouble, they are always there to help. I want to be one of them and serve our country.

阅读上面的信息,选择正确答案.

(1)Jenny wants to work in   

A.

a museum

B.

a school

C.

a hospital

D.

a shop

(2)John is interested in   

A.

science

B.

math

C.

English

D.

computer

(3)Helen feels   whenever she sees the doctor's smile in the hospital.

A.

nervous

B.

bored

C.

excited

D.

warm

(4)Frank wants to be a soldier   

A.

to be a tall man

B.

to help sick people

C.

to serve the country

D.

to set a good example

(5)The four children are talking about their   

A.

heroes

B.

patients

C.

experiences

D.

dreams

来源:2020年吉林省中考英语试卷
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"Who needs a shopping centre if you have Taobao?"says Wang Wei, 28, a writer in Beijing.

Taobao, China's largest online shopping site, has become an important part of Wang Wei's life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.

A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young workers. More women shop on line than men. Clothing and homeuse products are the most popular on line.

It was reported that 250billion yuan was spent on line shopping last year, eighty percent through Taobao. And on November 11th , over 91billion was spent on Taobao during only one day.

Taobao means "looking for treasure" in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.

You may question the security of online shopping. Wang said, " It's very safe and convenient. Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the product."

45. Wang Wei  

A. is a popular star

B. spends much money on Taobao

C. thinks it is unsafe to shop online

46. Most people shopping on line are  

A. young

B. parents

C. men

47. The underlined word "security" has the same meaning as  

A. pleasure

B. safety

C. journey

48. What is the best title for this passage?  

A. Online Shopping in China

B. Wang Wei's Life

C. Where to Shop

来源:2017年湖南省常德市中考英语试卷
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Long long ago, there was a beautiful little girl. She was alone because she had no family and no home. She only had her clothes and some bread. But she was very kind.

    A man asked her if she had something to eat. She gave him her bread. A child cried and told her that his head was very cold. So she gave him her hat. Then, she met a child with no coat. She gave him her coat.

    One day, in the cold dark forest, she met another child who asked for her dress. The little girl thought that it was dark and nobody could see her, so she gave her dress away. At last,she had almost nothing: no family, no where to live, nothing to eat and little to wear.

    Suddenly, stars fell from the sky. These stars became pieces of money and a beautiful dress.

    The little girl was rich for the rest of her life and she still helped the people in need with her money.

(1)The beautiful little girl was  because she had no family and no home

A.lazy

B. alone

C. rich

D. thin

(2)When she met a child with no coat, she gave him her  

A. bread

B. hat

C. coat

D. money

(3)  ,she gave her dress away.

A. In an old house

B. In the forest

C. In the sky

D. At home

(4)  fell from the sky became pieces of money and a beautiful dress

A. The hat

B. The coat

C. The bread

D. The stars

(5)The little girl was rich for the rest of her life because of her  

A. kindness

B.family

C.beauty

D.dress

来源:2019年广西河池市中考英语试卷
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Look at the foods around you.From grapes and wainuts(核桃)to cucumbers and spinach(菠菜),they make our diets special.But did you know that none of the foods above are native to China?They came to China through the Silk Road hundreds of years ago.Are there any foods that are native toChina?Of course there are.Rice,soy beans,chestmuls栗子),Chinese cabbage and hawthorns(山植)were all grown in China first.

    Where are these foods from?

Food

Home country

Time to enter China

Luffa

India

Tang Dynasty(AD 618﹣907)

Eggplant

India and Southeast Asia

Han Dynasty(206BC﹣AD220)

Cucumber

South Asia

Han Dynasty(206BC﹣AD202)

Watermelon

Africa

Tang Dynasty(AD 618﹣907)

(1)   came to China through the Silk Road.

A. Watermelons and rice

B. Grapes and walnuts

C. Cabbage and hawthorns

(2)   came to China at the same time.

A. Cucumbers and eggplants

B. Watermelons and eggplants

C. Cucumbers and watermelons

(3)From the text, we know that  

A. luffas are from Africa

B. eggplants are from China

C. none of the foods above in the chart are native to China

来源:2019年湖南省湘潭市中考英语试卷
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The friendship between humans and dogs possibly began 14000 years ago.Here are four examples of"a dog's life"in the human world today.

Treated like a queen

Tiffy is one of these dogs.Her owner,Nancy Jane Loewy,treats her like a queen.She patiently prepares Tiffy's meals of meat,fish,chicken and different kinds of fresh vegetables.Tiffy also eats yoghurt and biscuits after dinner.Loewy's husband has a very good job and her two sons are away at university,so she has the time and money to treat Titty very well,and she truly enjoys doing it."I want to give her the healthiest,most wonderful life as long as possible,"she says.

Food sniffer dogs (嗅探犬)

Food sniffer dogs work at international airports in the United States.Their job is to smell and find illegal (不合法的)fruits,vegetables and other foods in bags and mail.These foods sometimes bring insects and diseases which could be dangerous for plants and animals.The dog calmly sits down next to anything that smells suspicious (可疑的).The dog's human partner then checks for illegal foods.Sniffer dogs are friendly and cute,so they don't scare people as they sniff through the crowds.More importantly these dogs have an astonishing nose for food.They can find food in bags 84% of the time.

Animal carers

Jessic is a whippet (小灵狗)that visits very sick children in hospital.She shows them her love and when they feel down,Jessie makes them happy.Jessie helps patients to stay strong during their time in hospital.

There are many different kinds of animals that help people.We train"service dogs"to help people with physical disabilities.The best known service dogs are guides for the blind.But they can also learn to _______,turn lights on and off,pick up objects from the floor and even pull wheelchairs.

Doggie detectives (侦探犬)

Search﹣and﹣rescue (SAR) dogs use their amazing noses to find people.They can smell tiny clues (线索)that people leave wherever they go.These include bacteria (细菌),small pieces of clothing and hairs.They may find missing hikers and search through rubble (碎石)after earthquakes and other disasters.

38.What food does Tiffy eat?  

A.Only yoghurt and biscuits    

B.Anything except vegetables  

C.Normal dog food from shops     

D.Home﹣cooked meals

39.Which of the following is the best expression to fill in the blank in the passage?  

A.look for missing hikers    

B.open and close doors    

C.do any tasks for people   

D.follow people here and there

40.What kind of dogs is the most helpful when a child is lost?  

A.SAR dogs    

B.Whippet dogs    

C.Sniffer dogs    

D.Queen dogs

41.What's the purpose of the passage?  

A.To introduce different kinds of food sniffer dogs.

B.To tell the readership the importance of protecting animals    

C.To show the special relationship between dogs and humans.

D.To share with the readers the pleasure of keeping dogs as pets.

来源:2016年浙江省宁波市中考英语试卷
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Turkey was proud of his looks.Every time he walked past the other animals,he would show off his feathers(毛) and say,"I am so beautiful.Move out of my way!"

    The other animals thought Turkey was to proud.They decided to give him a lesson,so Fox wrote a note to invite Turkey to a dance party.Turkey was so pleased.When the sun went down,he got to Fox's home.Seeing Turkey,all the animals bowed and cheered.

    Just at that time,a beautiful peacock(孔雀) showed up.When Turkey saw the beautiful feathers of the peacock,he became speechless.The other animals began to laugh."I look like a fool." thought Turkey.He ran out of the house as quickly as he could.

    And then,no one saw Turkey for several days.Everyone began to feel bad about what they did.They looked for Turkey everywhere.They just wanted to teach him to be humble.They didn't want to hurt his feelings.Finally,they found Turkey in an old tree.He looked quite sad.

    Peacock flew to Turkey and said, "Your friends are worried about you.They feel sorry for you."

    "We are sorry for the joke we played on you,Turkey." the animals said.

    "I am sorry I was so proud." replied Turkey.

    "I think we should have another dance party!" said Fox,so they went towards Fox's home together.

(1)Why did the animals invite Turkey to the dance party?    

A.Because they liked him.

B.Because they thought his feathers were beautiful.

C.Because they decided to give him a lesson.

D.Because they were proud of him.

(2)Where did they have the dance party?    

A.At Turkey's home.

B.In an old tree.

C.At Peacock's home.

D.At Fox's home.

(3)Turkey left the dance party because he    .

A.was tired

B.was fooled

C.had a fever

D.had to go home

(4)What does the underlined word "humble" mean in Chinese?    

A.善良的.

B.温和的.

C.随意的.

D.谦逊的.

(5)Which is the best title for the passage?    

A.What a party!

B.The proud Turkey.

C.Turkey's bad luck.

D.Who is more beautiful?

来源:2021年四川省广安市中考英语试卷
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Long ago, Mother Nature gave each tree a different purpose. However, she did not share her sons with the trees.

   Fir Tree(杉树) had many tree friends.In summer,they watched Bird and Squirrel(松鼠)play in the field.Then autumn arrived.The leaves on other trees turned colourful.Fir Tree's leaves stayed green.Fir Tree told Mother Nature that he wanted his leaves to change colours too.

   "Be patient," Mother Nature said. "You will learn your purpose."

   So Fir Tree waited.The temperature dropped. Bird flew south, and Squirrel was nowhere around.All the trees lost their leaves except Fir Tree. Soon it snowed.Fir Tree cried,"Why don't I change like my friends?"

   "Be patient," Mother Nature replied. " Soon you will get to know your purpose."

   Just then, Squirrel appeared.She was cold.She asked if she could build a warm home in branches(树枝).Other trees said no because they had no leaves. But Fir Tree said yes. Squirrel ran up Fir Trees branches. Soon, she was warm, comfortable and asleep.

   Fir Tree was happy that his green leaves provided a warm home for animals in winter. He finally understood his purpose.

(1)What did Fir Tree want to do in autumn? (不超过10个词)

  

(2)Why did other trees say no to Squirrel? (不超过10个词)

  

(3)What purpose did Fir Tree understand at last? (不超过15个词)

  

来源:2020年安徽省中考英语试卷
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    WIN﹩500

    TO HELP SAVE LIONS!

   

    With a lion's strong jaws and claws, it's no wonder that this big cat is a big star in the wild. But the powerful animal still faces dangers ﹣ including ones from humans﹣and their numbers are dropping.

    That's why this year's Almanac Challenge is all about saving lions﹣ and how you can help.Send in a poster that includes a drawing and a one﹣ sentence message about why it's important to protect lions.You could win a ﹩500 gift card to host a "Lions Forever" party﹣ but you can host one on your own too! Invite friends, family,and classmates to talk about why it's important to save these big cats.And your drawing might be included in a future issue (期) of Nat Geo Kids magazine.Natgeokids. com, or even in next year's Almanac Challenge!

    Important Entry Information

    Almanac Challenge starts on May 8,and ends on December 3.Open to U.S.people who are aged 6 to 12 years or older. To enter, visit natgeokids. com/almanac. See official rules for complete prize description and more information.

(1)The purpose of Almanac Challenge is to   

A. tell us the importance of lions

B. raise ﹩500 for a party

C. encourage us to help save lions

D. sell Nat Geo Kids magazines

(2)If you want to join in Almanac Challenge, you must   

A. call Nat Geo Kids magazine

B. be at least six years old

C. have a talent for drawing

D. hand in a poster after Dec.3

(3)Almanac Challenge is most probably a   

A. competition

B. meeting

C. survey

D. test

来源:2020年浙江省绍兴市中考英语试卷
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英汉互译 阅读下面短文,将文中画线的句子译成汉语或英语.

    In April, the second Belt and Road Forum(论坛) for International Cooperation(合作) was held in Beijing. Heads of states from 37 foreign countries attended it. (1)The main goal of it is to make the countries work together in more areas It has won the support of 152 countries and international groups.

    As a Chinese student, (2)你应该了解一些有关丝绸之路的事.

    (3)Long agotraders brought treasures from the East to the West Trips to the West became more favorable when traders found silks and spices(香料). These treasures were not ordinary goods that were easy to get.

    (4)丝绸之路不是一条真正的路.It was a route(路线) between the East and the West.It went through China, Turkey and Greece. Some traders traveled over land and others sailed across the sea. There was danger along both routes.

    Over time, the Silk Road changed people in both the East and the West. Traders shared stories about faraway lands. They brought back drawings of the places and things they had seen, which helped people learn about new cultures. (5)Because of the Silk Roadthe world seemed much smaller

(1)  

(2)  

(3)  

(4)  

(5)  

来源:2019年湖南省邵阳市中考英语试卷
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You can't look at sunflowers and feel sad.Their big bright faces almost seem to be smiling at you on a summer day as they slowly turn toward the sun.Not only do the flowers make people happy,they also provide food for bees,birds and squirrels and many other small animals that love to eat the seeds(种子).

Sunflower seeds aren't only delicious to animals.People love them,too.You can find bags of them in the stores.They tell you what kind of seeds they are and how they should be planted.

There are hundreds of different kinds of sunflowers.The biggest ones are Mammoth Russians.They grow to over 10 feet tall and produce big round heads with bright yellow petals (花瓣)that are over a foot across.They grow on strong thick stems (茎)with big heart﹣shaped leaves.The ripe seed heads sometimes get so heavy that they hang down.Other kinds of sunflowers,called dwarf,produce small stems and smaller flowers in colors such as light yellow and deep bright orange or red.

Sunflower is also a place in America.People there love sunflowers so much,so they named their place "Sunflower".There are sunflowers everywhere.

Sunflower

Being important

(56)  

providing food

(57)  

delicious to (58)  

bags of them in the stores

Kinds

Mammoth Russians

grow to over 10 feet tall.

produce big round heads

(59)  

small stems

smaller flowers

Place name

a place in (60)  

来源:2016年湖南省株洲市中考英语试卷
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