亲情+风俗+历史
A [2020·门头沟期末]
Every year on my birthday, from the time I turned 12, a white gardenia(栀子花) was sent to
my house. No card came with it. Calls to the flower shops were not helpful at all. After a while I stopped trying to discover the sender’s name and was just very pleased with the beautiful white flower in soft pink paper.
But I never stopped imagining who the giver might be. Some of my happiest moments were spent daydreaming about the sender. My mother encouraged this imagining. She’d ask me if there was someone for whom I had done a special kindness. Perhaps it was the old man whom I looked after when he was ill. As a girl, I had more fun imagining that it might be a boy.
One month before my graduation, my father died. I felt very sad and didn’t want to go to the coming graduation dance at all. And I didn’t care whether I had a new dress or not. But my mother, in her own sadness, would not let me miss any of those things. She wanted her children to feel loved and lovable. In truth, my mother wanted her children to see themselves much like the gardenia—lovely, strong and perfect with perhaps a bit of mystery.
My mother died ten days after I got married. I was 22. That was the year the gardenia stopped coming.
1. What color was the flowers the writer received?
2. How did the writer feel when she daydreamed about the giver?
3. Why didn’t the writer want to go to the graduation dance?
4. How old was the writer when she got married?
5. Who sent the flowers to the writer every year on her birthday?
Superstition about Sneezing
It’s a Western custom to say “bless you” after someone sneezes.
“Achoo!”
“Bless you.”
This is a common exchange in English-speaking countries. When you hear someone else sneeze, it is polite to say “bless you”, to which they should reply with “thank you”. But where does this odd custom come from?
In fact, it dates back to medieval(中世纪的) Europe, specifically, the time of the bubonic plague(黑死病). The plague killed nearly one-third of Europe’s population within three years
(1347—1350). The first symptom of the bubonic plague was sneezing. At that time, people believed that if you sneezed, your soul might leave your body.
People didn’t know how to cure the bubonic plague. They were simply encouraged to say
“God bless you” and do other superstitious(迷信的) things, hoping the soul would go back into the
body. And over time, “God bless you” was shortened to “bless you”.
Of course, in modern times, we know that sneezing has nothing to do with the soul or any other superstitious thing. But just like so many other customs from the past, saying “bless you” has stayed with us for hundreds of years.
But you may be wondering—what if someone sneezes more than once? Well, you don’t have to keep saying “bless you”. In fact, if someone sneezes more than twice, or sneezes especially
loudly, you may want to ask them if they’re OK, or if they would like a tissue(纸巾).
Then again, you don’t really need to say anything at all. People won’t think you’re rude if you forget to say “bless you”. But they will also appreciate it if you do.
1.Where does the odd custom “bless you” come from?
2.What was the first symptom of the bubonic plague?
3.Did people know how to cure the bubonic plague in the past?
4.How long has “bless you” stayed with us?
5.What should you do if someone sneezes more than twice?
English dictionaries which were written before 18th century had only words which were not common, or words which were difficult to spell. Then, in 1755, Dr. Samuel Johnson, a great English writer, wrote a famous dictionary. This dictionary contained common words as well as unusual ones. It also showed how words should be used in sentences.
In 1858, a group of people who study language started to write The Oxford English Dictionary (OED). They wanted to list all the words of the English language. They even included words which were not used any more. They also wrote sentences that show the meanings of words. They also described the history of words, saying when words were first used in English, and which languages they came from. The OED tells us, for example, that “algebra” comes from Arabic and was first used in English in the 16th century. The dictionary took hundreds of people over seventy years to complete. It has been improved many times, as the number of words used in English has increased. The more recent dictionary gives the meanings of over one million words. It is put into twenty-one books: each one is over one thousand pages long.
Although Americans speak English, they use some words that are not used in British English, for example, the season an English person calls “autumn”, is called “fall” by an American. The first dictionary of American English was published by Noah Webster in 1828. He also decided to spell some words in a simpler way. For example, he wrote “colour” as “color”, “centre” as “center”, and “plough” as “plow”. These spellings are still used in America today. Since 1828, Webster’s Dictionary of American English has been improved and made bigger many times.
A good dictionary is a very important tool for every reader. Many modern English dictionaries are now available. They give different kinds of information. It is very important to choose the best dictionary for your needs and to use it often.
1.Who was Dr. Samuel Johnson?
2.When did people begin to write the OED?
3.How long did the OED take to complete?
4.Which word is American English, “plough” or “plow”?
5.How is American English different from British English?
【参考答案】
A
1. White.
2. She was happy.
3. Because her father died.
4. 22.
5. Her mother.
B
1.(Medieval) Europe./The time of the bubonic plague.
2.Sneezing.
3.No./No, they didn’t.
4.For hundreds of years.
5.We can ask them if they’re OK, or if they would like a tissue.
C
1.A great English writer.
2.In 1858.
3.Over seventy years.
4.Plow.
5.Americans use some words that are not used in British English and spell some words in a simpler way.
英语阅读理解题及答案 Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone. Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods. With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you. Do not miss meals. Before yon leave home for a feast(宴会),have a small, low-fat snack(小吃). This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough. Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them. Choose lean meat(瘦肉 ).Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. If you have a sweet tooth, try mints (薄荷) and fruits. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate. Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess(过多的) calories.
【英语】中考英语阅读理解经典题型带答案 一、初三英语阅读理解（含答案详细解析） 1．根据短文理解，选择正确答案。 A Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some suggestions for you to bridge generation gap（代沟）. Don't argue with your parents. Don't get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them You can't express（表达）yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter. Try to reach a compromise （和解）. Perhaps you and your parents disagree（有分歧） on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a car. They argued over it, but finally they came to a compromise. Michael bought the car, but only drove it on certain days. Of course your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect （尊敬） to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong. Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try. （1）From the passage we know_______ have a communication problem. A. parents and children of all ages B. children and other people C. parents and their school children D. teachers and their students （2）How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap? A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2 （3）The underlined phrase "cool off" in the passage means_______. A. make yourself happy B. make yourself quiet and relaxed C. become angry D. go away （4）If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you'd better_______. A. argue with them B. keep away from them
中考英语作文专项训练 一、考点分析： 在中考中，写作占20分，分值所占比例大，而写作考察学生的英文综合运用能力，因此非常关键。 【中考英语作文的评分标准】 比较为学生所熟悉的就是“8+8+4”结构，即： （一）内容： 7-8分：内容切题，意思连贯，表达清楚、完整。 5-6分：内容基本切题，意思大致连贯，表达基本清楚、但不够完整。 2-4分：内容不够切题，意思不够连贯，表达不够清楚、有些离题。 0-1分：文不对题，表达不清。 （二）语言： ①词数：每少5个字扣0.5分，以此类推。只写出个别单词、词不成句不给分。 ②拼写：每错扣0.5分，同一错误不重复计数。 ③语法：同② ④标点符号、大小写：每两处错误扣0.5分，但扣分总和不超过1分。 （三）组织结构： ①内容充实、上下文连贯、用语规范、表达准确、无语法错误；词汇和句型句式运用恰当，多 见好句型和习惯表达用语者，可给3-4分。 ②内容充实、不写废话；上下文连贯、用语规范、表达准确、无或少见语法错误；词汇和句型 句式运用恰当，多见好句型和习惯表达用语者，可给2分。 ③一般情况下，内容和语言累计得分在15分以上者（含），方可得到1-2分组织结构分。 ④内容和语言在15分以下者，如文中有值得肯定的好句型和表达，可酌情考虑给1分组织结 构分。 ⑤通篇句型、句式单一、词汇贫乏者，即使无语法错误，一般也不予给组织结构分。 二、写作中常见问题：
①内容空洞，没有清晰的思路，表达能力不强，表达生硬呆板，甚至中式英语翻译思维。 ②议论过多，描写不足。大多数情况下，把议论当成的作文的重点，常常跑题。 ③句式单一，都是简单句，缺少复合句。 ④结构散漫，思维跳跃，文章缺乏条理性。 ⑤连词的使用较少，并且使用单一，句子之间的连接很生硬。 ⑥文章平淡，无亮点短语和句型，连接词等。 三、写作技巧分析： 【高分作文的必备元素】 1. 书写工整，书面整洁，很少有涂改痕迹。 2. 不出现语法，拼写，标点，大小写等错误。 3. 文章字数最好控制在80-100字之间，切记过长或者过短，8-10句即可。 4. 要点齐全。为了避免遗漏要点，可以将题目中给出的要点标注出来。 5. 开头言简意赅，不啰嗦，不偏题，迅速引入主题。 6. 连接词使用恰当，不重复，上下文有连贯性，使之自然成一体。 7. 应用词汇: 高级词汇的合理使用、同义词的变化使用、短语的恰当使用。 8. 多用亮点短语，并且使短语多样性，尽可能使用多种表达方式。 比如：同一个意思“帮助”，假如你就用一个动词“help”，显得词汇贫乏。如果能在作文中不断 地变换方式，用help、give sb. a hand、do sb. a favor、be in need of 等以表达“帮助”，表达更灵 活生动。 9.句式多样性，可适当使用陈述句，疑问句，祈使句及感叹句，强调句，倒装句，定语从句， 状语从句，宾语从句等。 10. 能够恰当使用谚语、格言、名言等给文章添彩。 11. 语法结构多样性,主动被动交叉用，原级比较级灵活用，非谓语动词恰当用。 12.灵活使用万能句型，增添文章亮点。 四、中考经典范文解读： VII. Writing (作文) （共20分） 94. Write at least 60 words on the topic “I want to invent_____” (以“我想要发明________”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格)
（英语）中考英语阅读理解试题(有答案和解析) 一、英语阅读（日常生活类） 1．阅读理解 When it comes to helping developing countries, we often think about offering money in order that they can build schools and hospitals, buy food and medicine, or find clean water supplies. These seem to be the most important basic needs in their lives. However, it's far from enough. We have to come up with better ideas. A man called Nicholas Negroponte invented a cheap laptop computer, which he decided to invent after he visited a school in Cambodia. The laptop which Mr. Negroponte has designed is not the same as the normal one that you can buy in the shops. One difference is that it will be covered in rubber so that it is strong and won't be damaged easily. As an electricity supply can be a problem in developing countries, the computer also has a special handle in order that children can wind the computer up to give it extra power when needed. This special laptop computer will cost less than 100 US dollars and Mr. Negroponte wants to produce as many as 15 million laptop computers in the first year. The idea is that these computers will help the children's education as they will be able to access the Internet. These computers might not benefit the people in developing countries immediately, but by improving children's education they should help people to find their own solutions to their problems in the long term. Another idea to help children in developing countries is to recycle old mobile phones so that they can be used again. In the UK. And probably in many other countries too, millions of mobile phones are thrown away every year. The waste crested by throwing away thee old phones is very bed for the environment, so it seems to be an excellent idea to achieve two important goals at the same time. We will reduce the waste we produce and help others. In other words, we will be able to" kill two birds with one "and that is always a good thing. （1）The underlined phrase "wind up" in paragraph 2 means . A. 吹风 B. 给……上发条 C. 摇上 D. 利用空气……使……（2）The laptop computer that Mr. Negroponte has designed . A. will be damaged much easier than the normal one B. has a special handle to access the Internet C. is cheap and can run with extra power D. can be helpful to find the people's own solutions （3）According to the passage，what benefit can we get from recycling old mobile phones? A. We can reduce the waste to protect the environment. B. We can help children in developing countries reuse the old mobile phones. C. it is good for the environment and very educative for phone users. D. It not only reduces the waste produced by developed countries but also helps the children in developing countries. （4）Mr. Negroponte's cheap computer is mentioned in the passage to . A. illustrate the kindness of people in the developed countries
（英语）英语阅读理解专项习题及答案解析 一、阅读理解 1．根据短文内容选择正确答案。 D If you could see a movie of your life before you lived it, would you want to live it? Probably not. The excitement of living is that you don’t know what’s coming. Sure, it’s hard to see uncertainty in such positive（积极的）light when you’re out of work, or when you feel like you’re failing. But uncertainty is really another word for chance. When Allison graduated from Harvard, she had chan ces all over the place but had no idea what she wanted to do. She took a job in consulting（咨询）, but she knew she wouldn’t stay there. She took the GRE and scored so high that she was able to increase her income（收入）by teaching students. Still, she didn’t think she wanted to go to graduate school. Allison knew she w asn’t doing what she wanted, but she didn’t know what she wanted. She worried. All her friends were going to graduate school or starting their own businesses. She was lost and felt that she would never find anything out. After six years, Allison, by having a general（全面的）plan in mind, got married, moved to the Midwest, and used her consulting experience to get a great job. Allison realized that she spent her years finding her way: time well spent, and time we must all take if we’re being honest with ours elves. The only way to lead an interesting life is to face uncertainty and make a choice. Otherwise your life is not your own—it is a path someone else has chosen. Moments of uncertainty are when you create your life, when you become who you are. Uncertainty usually begins with a job hunt, but it doesn’t end there. Every new role we take on means another round of uncertainty. Instead of fearing it, you should find some ways to deal with uncertainty. （1）From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that . A. being out of work is a sad thing B. uncertainty is what makes life interesting C. life in a film is more exciting than real life. D. chance never appears when we need it （2）What troubles Allison after graduation? A. She couldn’t find a well-paid job. B. She had no money to start a business. C. She was not sure what to do. D. She didn’t score high enough for graduate school. （3）How did Allison feel about her six years’ working experience? A. Uncertain. B. Amazed . C. Sorry. D. Satisfied. （4）What may be discussed in the following paragraph?
I In the early 1990s,the word” Internet” was strange to most people. But today, Internet has become a useful tool for people all over the world. Maybe Internet has been the greatest invention in the field of communication in the history of mankind（人类） Communicating with others on the Internet is much faster. We can chat with a person who is sitting in the other part of the world. We can e-mail our friends and they can read the e-mails within a minute. Giving all kinds of information is probably the biggest advantage of the Internet. We can use search engines to find the information we need. Just type in a keyword or keywords and the search engine will give us a list of suitable websites to look at. We can enjoy a lot on the Internet by downloading games, visiting chat rooms or surfing （浏览）websites. There
2016年中考英语《书面表达》专题练习1 假如你班要就“如何为中考做准备”开一个主题班会, 请你根据以下内容写一篇发言稿, 谈谈你认为在中考准备过程中要注意的事项以及理由: 1. 保持良好情绪。不要焦虑和紧张, 否则会没有面对困难的勇气; 2. 制订合适的目标。太低的目标使人懒散, 太高的目标使人失去信心; 3. 不要熬夜, 以确保上课时精力旺盛, 注意力集中; 4. 多与父母、老师、同学交流沟通, 以便走出困境; 5. 谈谈你自己的观点。 注意: 1. 词数80～100个, 开头和结尾已为你写好(不计入总词数); 2. 可适当增加细节, 使行文通顺连贯。 参考词汇: aim v. /n. 目标confidence n. 信心 Boys and girls, the final exams are coming. ____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ With these done, I believe we can be successful in the exams. 书面表达试题(二) 假设你是九年级一班的李明, 你将代表班级参加学校举行的“感恩父母”英语演讲比赛。演讲内容包括: 1. 讲述一件你和父母之间难忘的事情; 2. 你对“感恩父母”的认识; 3. 具体的感恩行动(至少两点); 4. 表达祝福与愿望。 注意: 1. 语言通顺, 意思连贯, 条理清楚, 书写规范; 2. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和学校名称; 3. 词数80个左右。文章开头已给出, 不计入总词数。 Hello, everyone! I’m Li Ming from Class1, Grade9. Today the topic of my speech is love
上海市初中毕业生统一学业考试英语试卷 阅读部分 F. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题): ( 12分) 08年 English is an important international language, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to learn. Many experts have tried to make English easier to learn —but they weren’t always successful. In 1930, Professor C.K. Ogden of Cambridge University invented Basic English. It had only 850 words (and just eighteen verbs) and Ogden said most people could learn it in just thirty hours. The problem was that people who learned Basic English could write and say simple messages, but they couldn’t understand the answers in ‘real’ English! It was also impossible to explain a word if it wasn’t in the Basic English word list. R.E. Zachrisson, a university professor in Sweden, decided that the biggest problem for learners of English was spelling, so he invented a language with the name Anglic. Anglic was similar to English, but with much simpler spelling. ‘Father’ became ‘faadher’, ‘new’ became ‘nue’ and ‘years’ became ‘yeerz’. Unluckily, Anglic never became p opular. In the age of international communication through the Internet, who knows what will happen? ... a new form of English might appear. A large
英语阅读理解练习题带答案 阅读理解练习题1： When a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly ad possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk 冒…危险being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watching the storm close up. “Storm chasing追逐” is becoming an increasingly popular hobby喜好, especially in the Midwest of the United States, where there are frepuent storms between March and July. A storm chaser begins the day by checking the Internet for the latest weather reports, and then drives up to 1,000 kilometers to where the storm will be and wits for it to develop. Although anyone can do it , storm chasing is extremely dangerous. The power of a big storm can throw a cow into the air or destroy a whole house in seconds. Storm chasers are also often hurt in accidents caused by driving in a heavy rain. If you are a beginner, it is much safer to join a group for storm-chasing vacations during the storm season. Even then, storm chasing is not all adventure and excitement . “Storm chasing is 95% driving,” says Daniel Lynch, who spends most of his summer storm-chasing. “Sometimes you can sit around for hours waiting for something to happen, and all you get is blue sky and a few light showers.” However, for storm chasers, it is all worth it. “When you get close to a storm, it is the most exciting sight you will ever see in your life,” says Jasper Morley. “Every storm is an example of the power of nature, It is the greatest show on Earth.” 56. For storm chasing, the first thing storm chasers do is to . A. head straight for the center of the storm B. get into the car for safety C. wait patiently for the storm to develop D. collect information about a coming storm 57. Beginners of storm chasing are advised .
2021年中考英语作文专项练习 A 回想这三年的初中生活也是感慨万千．在初中毕业典礼上，学校将举行"感恩教育仪式"，请你根据下表提示的要点，用英语为该活动写一篇短文，简述这三年来要感恩的人和事，以及你的感想和未来打算． 注意： 1．表达中必须包含所给要点，可以适当发挥，不要简单翻译． 2．词数100左右．开头已经写好，不计入总词数． 3．表达中请勿提及真实校名及姓名． How time flies!Three years has passed since I came to the secondary school．During the past three years，I have gained a lot and grown a lot． First，I should say thanks to my dear parents．． 【解答】How times flies! Three years has passed since I came to the secondary school．During the past three years，I have gained a lot and grown a lot． First，I should say thanks to my dear parents．They take good care of me without any complaint．They work hard to support the whole family．They are always trying their best to make me live a better life．（感恩父母） Second，I'm thankful to all my teachers for their great help and support．They are patient enough to spend lots of time explaining problems to me．【高分句型】Besides，They always encourage me when I am in trouble．It's unselfish of them to devote their time to education．（感恩老师）【高分句型】 Finally，I also feel very grateful to my classmates．We work together and share things with each other．We often help each
Motor racing is a very exciting sport, but it is also very dangerous. Racing drivers go at 200 kilometers per hour and even faster. Sometimes the cars crash and the divers die. This is Kirsten Kolby. When she was a little girl, she and her brother learned to drive go-karts, and she became good at it. At the age of twelve, she was the best young driver in her country. Now she drives racing cars. Most racing drivers are men. Is this a problem for Kirsten?" Sometimes," it is her answer." Some men don't like a woman driver in front of them. They get angry." Is she afraid of crashing? "I had a bad crash two years ago. The car rolled over. I was under it and I couldn't get out. There was a fire, and I couldn't get out. A man rushed through the fire and pulled me out. He was a very brave man. After I came out of hospital, I tried to race again, but I was too afraid of fire. So I stopped racing and got a different job. But I wasn't happy. I really wanted to race again. I wanted it very much. So now I'm racing again. I'm still afraid, but I'm stronger than before. 1 Is motor racing a safe sport?） __________________________________________ 2 When did Kirsten become the best young driver? __________________________________________ 3 What happened to Kirsten two years ago? __________________________________________ 4 What did Kirsten do after she came out of hospital? __________________________________________ 5 What do you think of Kirsten? _________________________________________ 答案 1 No. 2 At the age of 12. 3 She had a bad crash two years ago. 4 She stopped racing and got a different job. 5 She is brave and try to achieve her dream.
【英语】英语中考英语阅读理解及答案1 一、初三英语阅读理解（含答案详细解析） 1．阅读理解 What do you see when you look at abstract （抽象的）art? Can you understand it? Does it look like anything? Abstract art became popular in the early 20th century. Artists did not want to paint, draw, or sculpt things exactly like they looked. They didn't want their art to be realistic（现实的）. They were more interested in basic shapes and colours. Picasso is probably the most famous of these artists. He painted and drew in many, many styles. Sometimes he used a lot of blue colours （his "blue period"）. Later, he used more red and pink colours （his "rose period"）. Many of his other paintings are called "cubist （立体派的）" because they are made of painted squares. After a long time, Picasso's paintings became more and more abstract. He painted people and things using strange shapes. His work was so strange that many of his workmates didn't understand it. Kandinsky, another famous artist, used lines, shapes, and patterns to paint his subjects. His paintings also used strong colours to express feelings. Other artists like the surrealists （超现实主义画家），were interested in subconsciousness （潜意识）. Painters like Breton and Magritte used many symbols in their work. The meaning or subject of their work wasn't always clear. Dali, another surrealist artist, painted pictures that looked like dreams. There are still many abstract artists around the world. That's the way many artists prefer. They want each person to look at art and find their own meaning in it. （1）Which would be most like abstract art? A. A painting of a house. B. A sculpture of a car. C. A drawing of two people in a coffee house. D. A red and blue painting, with no clear subject. （2）What happened to Picasso's work after a long time? A. It became more abstract. B. It became less strange. C. He went from using red colours to using blue colours. D. He only painted with coloured squares. （3）How did Kandinsky express feelings? A. By using strong colours. B. By painting realistic people. C. By painting with a lot of symbols. D. By painting in red and pink colours. （4）Which of the following is NOT true? A. Picasso painted in many different styles. B. Dali was interested in dreams. C. Abstract artists feel each work of art only has one meaning. D. Magritte's art was full of symbols.