2019-2020年初三英语时文阅读(5月25日)

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2019中考初三英语时文阅读(二)

2019中考初三英语时文阅读（二）各位读友大家好，此文档由网络收集而来，欢迎您下载，谢谢材料一)你第一次见一对夫妻时，最先闪入脑海的是什么?相信大多数人都会琢磨一下这两个人有没有夫妻相。

Do elderly couples really look alike? You’ve probably seen it before---two elderly people walking hand in hand down the street and looking very much like each other. They look so much alike that they could be brother and sister.Do you believe that people who live together for many years would look alike? It’s strange, but scientists say it’s true. How scientists proved it? In a study, scientistsfound young couples only showed similarity by chance. However, eldercouples were very likely to look like each other. The similarity could be very subtle and could befound in wrinkles, furrows, etc. Besides, some couples look far more alike than other couples. The reason behind it The scientists thought of several possible reasons: 1. Diet.各位读友大家好，此文档由网络收集而来，欢迎您下载，谢谢。

2019英语9年级-时文阅读(含答案)

1As large parts of the Amazon burn, weather experts are warning that rainfall is unlikely to put out the fires in the coming weeks. The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest. Brazil's National Space Research Institute reports that the number of fires has risen by 85 percent to more than 77,000 in the past year. That is the most since the research center began keeping records in 2013. The fires are not limited to Brazil. At least 10,000 square kilometers of land are burning in Bolivia, near its border with Brazil and Paraguay.Brazil's government has sent troops and military airplanes as part of firefighting efforts. But they will only be able to put out smaller fires and help to prevent new fires, experts say. The larger fires can only be put out by heavy rain.The rainy season in the Amazon usually begins in late September. It takes weeks to build to widespread heavy rains throughout the area. The little rain that will fall in the next 15 days will be in areas that need it the least, says Maria Silva Dias. She is a professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Sao Paulo. "The whole area needs it to rain more...and this will only happen around October," she said.Heavy rain has to fall in a short enough period to put out a fire. If there is little rainfall, the water changes from a liquid to a gas and rises in the air, Dias explained. She said it would take at least 20 millimeters of rain within 1 to 2 hours to put out a forest fire, with more required for the larger ones.1 . Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?A It is lucky that Amazon fires are just limited to Brazil.B Troops and military airplanes will put out most of Amazon fires.C There are big fires in large parts of the world's largest rainforest.D The number of Amazon fires has risen by 65 percent in the past year.2 . What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A The little rain will put out Amazon fires.B It takes months to build to widespread heavy rains.C Heavy rain around October may put out Amazon fires.D The rainy season in the Amazon will begin in early September.3 . According to the passage, __________ will completely put out a forest fire.A troops and military airplanesB little rain in a long enough periodC less than 20 millimeters of rain within 3 to 4 hoursD more than 20 millimeters of rain within 1 to 2 hours4 . The article mainly tells us _________.A how rain put out Amazon firesB there are many fires in AmazonC the rainy season in Amazon is comingD the rain will not put out Amazon fires for weeks CCDD2The American space agency NASA recently marked the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. For some people, the celebrations were a reminder that NASA is not currently sending astronauts into space from the United States. NASA aims to change that soon.NASA’s plans are taking shape in places like Huntsville, Alabama. That is where you will find NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Inside, engineers and other experts are working on building and testing a new Space Launch System, or SLS.Jody Singer is the center’s director. “The Space Launch System is the only rocket capable of sending a fully equipped Orion, the astronauts, the supplies and the systems to the moon in one launch, and taking us deep into space,” Singer said. The Orion is one of NASA’s spacecraft. Mike Nichols is a lead testing engineer at the center. He has worked with NASA for over 20 years. On one recent day, he spoke with VOA about testing a new liquid hydrogen tank. Nichols said, “In order to prove that it’s strong enough to survive launch, they build this structural test article and send it t o us, then we install it in the test end.”NASA’s new moon program is called “Artemis.” The first mission is set for next year, without a crew. Artemis 2 plans to send astronauts around the moon in 2022. Artemis 3 is expected to touch down on the moon’s so uth pole in 2024.1 . The first paragraph is written to ___________.A introduce the topic to the readersB tell how NASA works on testing SLSC tell how NASA celebrated the 50th anniversaryD introduce NASA to the readers2 . Which of the following is NOT true about NASA’s new moon program “Artemis”?A There will be three missions by 2024.B Artemis plans to send an astronaut to the moon.C Artemis 2 is going to send astronauts around the moon in 2022.D Artemis 3 is expected to touch down on the moon’s south pole in 2024.3 . The Space Launch System will NOT send _______ to the moon in one lunch.A astronautsB suppliesC a spacecraftD goods4 . What is the main idea of the passage?A NASA is preparing a new Space Launch System.B NASA is about to send the supplies and the systems to the moon.C NASA is going to return to the moon.D NASA celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. ABDC3On July 4, America’s Independence Day, U.S. President Donald Trump asked more Americans to join the military. “To young Americans across our country, now is your chance to join our military and make a truly great statement in life, and you should do it,” Trump said in his speech at the Lincoln Memorial.The next day, Trump spoke to reporters outside the White House. He said he believed his statement would increase the number of young people joining the military. “Based on that, we’re going to have a lot of people joining our military,” he said.However, a 2016 Department of Defense report found that nearly 75 percent of young Americans are unable to serve in the military. The biggest problem is about 31 percent of young American are overweight. Other problems are lack of education, criminal history and drug use.By age two, 14 percent of American children are already fat. That percentage increases as children get older. In the 16-19 age group, 42 percent of Americans are overweight. Nearly 70 percent of overweight teens become overweight or fat adults. The problem is very serious in southern states, like Georgia and Alabama. These states provide a large number of military recruits, but also have some of the highest levels of fatness in the country.What’s worse, the number of young Americans interested in military careers is decreasing, the report found. This is partly the result of a strong national economy. There are many job opportunities for young people and that makes military careers seem less attractive, retired Army Major General Allen Youngman said.1 . Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A Nearly 14 percent of American adults are overweight.B Trump encouraged more Americans to join the military.C More and more American young people want to join the military.D Northern states have the highest levels of fatness in America.2 . According to the passage, which is NOT the reason why young Americans cannot join the military?A Lack of education.B Criminal history.C Playing computer games.D Overweight or fatness.3 . The underlined “that” in the last paragraph probably refers to ________.A many job opportunitiesB the weak national economyC Americans’ interest in milit ary careersD overweight or fat Americans4 . Whhat is the main idea for the passage?A More young Americans are interested in military careers.B More young Americans can’t join the military.C More young Americans are getting overweight.D America has a much stronger national economy.BCAB4Eating a diet of French fries, Pringles and white bread was enough to make one teenage boy lose his sight, according to a case study published in a medical journal. Scientists from the University of Bristol examined the case of a young patient whose extremely picky eating led to blindness, and have warned of the dangers of a poor diet.The boy patient told doctors he had only eaten fries from the fish and chip shop, Pringles potato chips, white bread, slices of processed ham and sausage since primary school. He first visited a doctor at age 14, complaining of tiredness. He wasn’t taking any medicine, had a normal BMI and height, and showed no visible signs of malnutrition. Doctors discovered low vitamin B12 levels and anemia, treating the patient with vitamin B12 injections and advising him to have a healthy diet.One year later there were signs of hearing loss and decreased vision symptoms, but doctors did not find the cause. The patient’s extreme diet led to nutritional optic neuropathy. He couldn’t see by 17 years of age, and doctors found vitamin B12 deficiency, low copper and selenium levels, a high zinc level, reduced vitamin D level and bone level density, according to a statement from the University of Bristol. By this stage, vision damage could not be recovered.Researchers from Bristol Medical School and the Bristol Eye Hospital examined the case and concluded that the patient suffered nutritional optic neuropathy. In developed countries it is rarely caused entirely by poor diet because food is easy to get.1 . The boy patient would not eat _________ according to the passage.A French friesB Pringles potato chipsC a lot of vegetablesD slices of processed ham2 . What did the doctor find when the boy first went to see a doctor? ①A normal BMI and height. ②Low copper and selenium levels. ③Low vitamin B12 levels and anemia. ④No visible signs of malnutrition.A ①②③B ①③④C ②③④D ①②④3 . When did the boy completely lose his sight?A At the age of 14.B At the age of 15.C At the age of 16.D At the age of 17.4 . The passage mainly tells us that __________.A a boy suffered nutritional optic neuropathyB a boy only ate Pringles, white bread and French fries since primary schoolC nutritional optic neuropathy is rarely caused entirely by poor diet indeveloped countriesD a boy became blind after only eating Pringles, white bread and French friesfor many yearsCBDD5Late blight is a common disease of plants such as tomatoes and potatoes, capable of wiping out entire crops on commercial-scale fields. Caused by a fungus-like pathogen, it first appears as black or brown lesions on leaves, stems, fruit or tubers. If conditions are favorable, it can quickly spread to other plants through wet soil and as wind-scattered spores.In the mid-nineteenth century, late blight famously caused the Irish potato famine. Today it still causes more than 6.7 billion dollars in annual losses worldwide. Small farms and organic growers are often the hardest hit, because they have fewer resources to identify and treat the disease.But farmers may have a new weapon to add to the arsenal. The technology, designed by researchers at North Carolina State University, relies on the science of subtle plant odors, and it can recognize sick plants early by employing a simple test strip that plugs into a reader on a smartphone.Plants emit signaling chemicals from their leaves, not unlike the pheromones released by humans. “If a plant is diseased, the type and concentration of these volatile organic compounds changes,” said Qingshan Wei, a biomolecular engineer at NC State University. By sampling a plant’s emission profile, a fa rmer can assess whether or not a sample of his crop is infected, Dr. Wei said.The research group also hopes to custom-make the technology for other crop pathogens, which continue to emerge as climate change and global trade increase the stress on agricul tural systems. “This is an important step in improving global food security,” Dr. Wei said.1 . According to the passage, late blight _______.A first appears as white or red lesions on leaves, stems, fruit or tubersB never spreads to other plants through wet soil and as wind-scattered sporesC famously caused the Irish potato famine in the mid-nineteenth centuryD still causes more than 6.7 billion dollars losses every month in the world2 . Which opinion might not Dr. Wei agree with?A The type and concentration of volatile organic compounds never changes.B Plants give out signaling chemicals from their leaves.C A farmer can assess whether or not a sample of his crop is infected with thetechnology.D The technology for crop pathogens is an important step in improving globalfood security.3 . The underlined phrase “a new weapon” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________ .A the diseaseB the technologyC the smartphoneD the research team4 . What’s the b est title of the passage?A A biomolecular engineer at NC State UniversityB A common disease of plantsC An Irish potato famine caused by late blightD A new way to fight crop disease with a smartphoneCABD6International health officials say two experimental drugs used to treat Ebola infections appear to be saving lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Dr. Anthony Fauci of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) called the early results “some very good news”. H e said the new drugs may be able to improve the survival of people with Ebola. The NIH helped support the research.The findings come from a study of four different drugs that started in November of last year. But an independent monitoring group recommended last week that all new patients should receive either of the two drugs that showed the best results.____________________The research was designed to test the effectiveness of the drugs on as many as 725 people infected with the Ebola virus in North Kivu and Ituri provinces. An outbreak of Ebola in those parts of the DRC has killed more than 1,800 people since August 2018. The recent study found that less than one-third of patients who were infected died when they took the two new drugs. Those patients who had low levels of the virus in their blood had even better results.Dr. Ryan of the WHO said he hoped the results would persuade more patients to seek care as soon as symptoms appear. “Getting people into care more quickly is absolutely vital,” he said. However, treating the disease is becoming more difficult because the affected areas of the eastern DRC face ethnic conflict.Jean-Jacques Muyembe, director general of the National Institute of Biomedical Research in DRC, helped lead the study. He said, “From now on, we will no longer say that Ebola is incurable.”1 . According to Dr. Ryan, we can know ________. ① Ebola is not incurable ② that some affected areas facing ethnic conflict made treating Ebola more tough ③ patients should seek care as soon as symptoms appear ④ Ebola has killed more than 1,800 people since August 2018A ①②B ②④C ③④D ②③2 . Which of the following sentences can be put in the blank in Paragraph 3?A When were the drugs tested?B Why were the drugs tested?C How were the drugs tested?D Who were the drugs tested by?3 . According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A The drugs were tested on less than 525 people infected with the Ebola virus.B Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks the new drugs may help more people with Ebolasurvive.C One-third of patients who were infected died when they took the two newdrugs.D Patients who had low levels of the virus in their blood had even worseresults.4 . What’s the purpose of the passage?A To tell us that Ebola has killed so many people in DRC.B To introduce two experimental drugs that are effective against Ebola virus.C To introduce a doctor from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.D To tell us that International health officials have done much about Ebola. DCBB7The world's oceans will likely lose about one-sixth of their fish and other creatures within 100 years if climate change continues on its current path. These are the findings of a wide-reaching, computer-based study by an international team of marine biologists.Every degree Celsius that the world's oceans warm, their biomass —or the total weight of all the marine animal life — is expected to drop five percent, the study also found. The study predicts that if there is no change in the rate of worldwide greenhouse gas production, there will be a 17-percent loss of biomass by the year 2100. But, if the world reduces carbon pollution, biomass losses could be limited to only about 5 percent.William Cheung is a marine ecologist at the University of British Columbia in Canada. He co-wrote the study, and told the Associated Press, "There are already changes that have been observed." Warming temperatures are the biggest issue, Cheung said. But climate change also produces oceans that are more acidic and have less oxygen. This also harms sea life.Marine biologist Boris Worm, who helped run the study, added that the building blocks of marine life —plankton and bacteria —may decline less heavily. Those marine animals that we use directly, and care about most deeply, are predicted to suffer the most, said Worm. He works at Canada's Dalehousie University. University of Victoria biology professor Julia Baum was not part of the study, but she said the findings make sense. She noted that the possible effects of the predicted losses of animal life are huge.1 . Which of the following may the international team of marine biologists disagree?A The possible effects of the predicted losses of animal life are huge.B Those marine animals that we use directly are predicted to suffer the least.C The world's oceans will likely lose about one-sixth biomass within 100 years.D Climate change also produces oceans that are more acidic and have lessoxygen.2 . What can we learn from the second and third paragraph?A William Cheung says greenhouse gas production is the biggest issue.B If the world reduces carbon pollution, biomass losses will be 17 percent by2100.C The building blocks of marine life — plankton and bacteria may increaseheavily.D Every degree Celsius the world's oceans warm, the biomass is expected todrop five percent.3 . The underlined word “This” in Paragraph 3 refers to _______.A climate changeB plankton and bacteriaC warming temperatureD more acidic and less oxygen4 . The passage mainly tells us ______.A ocean warming may greatly reduce sea lifeB marine biologist Boris Worm helped run the studyC much of the world depends on the oceans for food or workD biology professor Julia Baum said the findings make senseBDDA8Dehydration is a drag on human performance. It can cause tiredness and weaken the endurance among athletes, according to a 2018 study in the journal Frontiers in Physiology. Even mild dehydration can affect a person’s mood or ability to concentrate.Water is cheap and healthy. And drinking water is an effective way for most people to stay hydrated. The National Academy of Medicine recommends that adult women and men drink at least 91 and 125 ounces of water a day, respectively. But large quantities of water in the morning, at noon and night may not be the best or most efficient way to meet the body’s hydration requirements.“If you’re drinking water and then, within two hours, your urine output is really high and your urine is clear, which means the water is not staying in well,” says David Nieman, a professor of public health at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus.Drinking water before or during a meal or snack is a good way to hydrate. “Drinking water with amino acids or fats or vitamins or minerals helps the body take up more of the water, ” he says. Some of his own research has found that eating a banana is better than drinking sports drinks when it comes to post-exercise recovery.For those hoping to stay optimally hydrated, drinking slowly and steadily and mixing water with a little food is a more effective method than knocking back full glasses of water betwe en meals. “Water is good for you, but you can drown in it too,” Nieman says.1 . In the first paragraph, dehydration is mentioned ________.A to support his viewB to advertise sports drinksC to introduce the topicD to explain why dehydration is bad2 . Lucy’s mother should drink at least _________ ounces of water every day.A 125 ouncesB 34 ouncesC 91 ouncesD 152 ounces3 . According to the passage, _________ is a better way to stay hydrated.A drinking full glasses of water between mealsB drinking little waterC drinking slowly and steadily and mixing water with a little foodD drinking lots of sports drinks4 . What’s the best title of the passage?A The definition of dehydration.B The reason of drinking water.C The better way of drinking water.D The importance of drinking water.CCCC9Do you have pounds to lose but don't have a weight loss plan? To get started on your weight loss journey, Mascha Davis, a registered dietitian and national spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recommends looking at three areas of your lifestyle that might require changes: food, exercise and sleep.About the diet, you might start eating more vegetables and drinking more water. Being more physically active might involve simply getting up every hour if you have a desk job, taking the stairs instead of the lift and parking your car farther from your office.Going to the gym regularly is helpful, but don't expect it to make up for those morning doughnuts. Generally speaking, the amount of exercise required to make up for high calorie foods is huge, just thinking of walking fast for nearly two hours to burn off a 500-calorie piece of cake, which explains why diet is generally more important than exercise for weight loss.Since sleep influences the feeling of hunger and fullness, getting enough sleep is another lifestyle factor that can make or break your weight loss efforts. "Sleep is necessary for weight loss," Davis said. "I have clients who are doing all these great things with their eating habits and going to the gym, but they don't realize that a lack of sleep is really destroying their goals."If you're always tired and drinking coffee all day, you may need to make some changes. "Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep and some need as many as nine. A lot of people are in short of sleep — but the less sleep you get, the higher your weight might be," Davis said.1 . According to Davis, which of the following is NOT the area of your lifestyle requiring changes?A Food.B Sleep.C Exercise.D Job.2 . The underlined word “doughnuts” in Paragraph 4 might refer to ___________.A a kind of lifestyleB a kind of exercise formC a kind of high calorie foodD a kind of low calorie food3 . Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?A Sleep has nothing to do with weight loss.B Most adults need less than six hours of sleep every day.C Diet is generally more important than exercise for weight loss.D It is not necessary to get up every hour if you have a desk job.4 . What’s the best title of the passage?A Lifestyle changes, weight losses.B Going to the gym regularly is helpful.C Start eating more vegetables and drinking more water.D The less sleep you get, the higher your weight might be. DCCA。

时文阅读-中考英语阅读理解

时文阅读|中考英语阅读理解【答案页末】阅读理解1：疫情让我们反思当下的城市生活方式COVID-19has made people think harder about their relationship with nature.It has also raised questions about urban(城市的)lifestyles.The sharing economy(共享经济),working in open offices,living in crowded apartments and the food industry’s use of reusable products have made the perfect storm for a pandemic(大流行).Although the sharing economy might be good–it’s cheaper to rent than to own–sharing spaces and objects are great ways to spread the virus.How does one do“social distancing(和他人保持安全距离)”when they are expected to share cars,bikes,apartments and even the same offices?The trend(趋势)of using open offices,which can save space,is working against us.In this type of office,workers don’t have their own desk–everything is shared.Sometimes,computers and chairs are also shared,which is not hygienic(卫生的).Fortunately,more workers are working from home during the pandemic,but that won’t last forever.Reusability(循环利用)is a common practice in the restaurant industry.Reusable cups and chopsticks are often used.Unfortunately,reusable products increase the chance of spreading disease.For example,Starbucks recently stopped refilling(重新装满)customers’reusable cups in order to stop the spread of the virus.People like to be social.But the virus has made this more dangerous.We have to be careful about how we interact(交往)with others for now.Perhaps we need to rethink about our lifestyles to reduce the spread of future pandemics.1.According to the author,the strong point of the sharing economy is that_____.A.it lasts longerB.it costs lessC.it’s popularD.it’s hygienic2.Paragraph3is mainly about_____.A.how working at home won’t last longB.how shared offices can save spaceC.the hygienic problems of open officesD.the sharing economy trend3.According to the author,restaurants can spread the virus easily because_____.A.everything is shared in many restaurantsB.they use too much disposable tablewareC.many restaurants have poor hygieneD.cups and chopsticks are often reused4.The author probably agrees that_____.A.we need to change some of our lifestylesB.the sharing economy won’t last foreverC.no one can stay out of the sharing economyD.we shouldn’t stay away from shared products阅读理解2：山川异域，风月同天In late January,a donation of masks and thermometers from the Japan Youth Development Association in Tokyo to Hubei Province caused a stir on Chinese social media.This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box:“山川异域，风月同天。

2019-2020年初三五月调考英语试卷及答案

2019-2020年初三五月调考英语试卷及答案第一部分听力测试（共三两节）第一节（共6小题, 每小题1分，满分6分〕听下面6个问题，每个问题后有三个答语，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每个问题后,你都有5秒钟的时间来作答和阅读下一小题。

每个问题仅读一遍。

1. A. In the garden. B. Clever. C. About five.2. A. He is strong. B. He is Jack. C. He is fifteen.3. A. A pen. B. Black colour. C. Very new.4. A. In the box. B. The shorter one. C. Two.5. A. It’s mine. B. The teacher’s. C. Interesting.6. A. About English. B. At eight. C. Clean.第二节（共6小题, 每小题1分，满分6分）听下面6段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍.7. When are they going for the show?A. Tomorrow.B. Today.C. Anytime.8. What’s the woman worried about?A. Time.B. A new text.C. A test.9. How does the man like the soup?A. Expensive.B. Great.C. Salty.10. What time does the meeting start?A. 9:00.B. 9:15.C. 10:15.11. Why is the woman so tired?A. She’s ill.B. She has many people to help.C. She’s got much work.12. What are the people talking about?A. A magazine.B. Taking pictures.C. A new machine.第三节（共13小题，每小题1分，满分13分）听下面4段对话或独白。

2019-2020年九年级英语上册时文阅读2(新版)外研版

2019-2020年九年级英语上册时文阅读2（新版）外研版1美国初中生探索机场内部，追寻自己的职业梦An educational tour in the airportYOU may have travelled by airplane before, but do you know how these big “birds”fly in the sky?This month, a group of US middle school students visited Mitchell International Airport. They got the chance to see how pilots work and learn things behind the scenes.The students are taking pa rt in the project Be the Spark Education Tours. They go to factories, IT companies, newspaper offices and other places to see what jobs are really about. This time, they got the chance to fly.“It is really cool to see the pilots and to actually look inside the scenes,”said seventh-grader Kyra Aguillard.Along with other students, Aguillard went through security checkpoints (安全检查处), walked on the tarmac (停机坪), and even went into the cockpit (驾驶舱). The buttons and gadgets (器械) in the pilot’s room really excited her.The 13-year-old girl has made up her mind to be a pilot in the future.During the trip, students were also given lectures about how to buil d a plane and how to make it fly. Although they’ve all learned the basic theory, this lecture was much more vivid and unde rstandable.“We wish to offer the students a good chance to see things they are learning in math, science and even in the reading class really apply to (应用到) the real world,”said Mary Steinbrecher, director of the project, “so they can open their eyes and minds to a successful future.from 21 century1. From the project, students can find out ________.A. how people travel by airplaneB. how newspapers are madeC. what jobs are really aboutD. why people have to work2. How did Aguillard feel when she visited the cockpit?A. She was disappointed.B. She was excited.C. She was scared.D. She was not interested.3. What did the students do besides visiting the airport?A. They worked at security checkpoints.B. They flew the airplane by themselves.C. They helped clean the airplanes.D. They had lectures about airplanes.4. According to Stein brecher, the aim of the project was to _________.A. help students learn their school subjects betterB. make students open their eyes and mindsC. help students get good results in testsD. offer students a good chance to relax5. What does the underlined word “vivid” mean in Chinese?A. 苦涩的B. 生动的C. 无聊的D. 难懂的1-5 CBDBB2William Wegman is a painter, photographer, and writer. He is famous for his works in the world. Wegman has many art collections in three museums in the United States. But of all the works, he is best known for one thin g: his dogs.The dogs are Weimaraners — cute animals that like to run around and play. This is part of what makes Wegman’s photos so unusual. Although his dogs always want to run, jump, and play, Wegman gets them to stand still for funny photos. Many of the photos are famous.This year, Wegman’s children’s book called Flo and Wendell came out. The book is about dogs Flo and Topper. In the book, Wegman uses pi ctures of real dogs but paints (着色) them onto bodies of people, making the dogs look like humans. It is funny that you see dogs act like a human. Wegman says the dogs are interested in this kind of art, and he can help them act different persons.Wegman uses his house as a home for his family and a work office for him and his dogs. Over the years, Wegman has got many dogs and he has met many visitors and artists into his home. All get a warm and friendly greeting from his dogs, named Bobbin, Candy, Flo and Topper.1. William Wegman is famous mainly because of his _________.A. storiesB. picturesC. dogsD. photos2. The underlined word “still” means _______.A. not moving or shoutingB. not eating or drinkingC. not laughing or cryingD. not standing or sitting3. What may Flo and Topper look like in the book?A. Cats.B. Dogs.C. Tigers.D. Children.4. When Wegman takes pictures for them, __________.A. the dogs feel scaredB. the dogs feel pleasedC. the dogs feel surprisedD. the dogs feel tired5. There are _________ dogs living with William Wegman in his home.A. twoB. threeC. fourD. five1-5 CADBC3长凳，长凳，我的体重是多少？Dare take a seat on Moscow’s bus benches?SITTING down after a walk is cozy (惬意的). But do you dare to sit on a seat that tells you your weight? W ell, 20 such benches will be placed in Moscow, Russia, by the end of the year. Th e benches are to raise awareness (关注) of obesity (肥胖). Besides telling the weight, they also give tips on healthy eating as well as showing nearby gyms. The benches will cost up to 50,000 rubles (about 7, 800 yuan) a piece. Russia is not the only country to have such seats. There are similar scale (磅秤) seats in the Netherlands(荷兰). They were set up at a public bus stop several years ago.1. What does the underlined word “they” refer to (指代)?2. What are the benches will be used for?3. Where were the benches placed in Netherlands?1. the benches2. The benches are to raise awarenes s (关注) of obesity (肥胖). Besides telling the weight, they also give tips on healthy eating as well as showing nearby gyms.3. They were set up at a public bus stop。

初三英语时文阅读5月时政增期

初三英语时文阅读5月时政增期（材料一）无论是现实中的还是概念化的，绿色建筑都有让人惊叹之处。

Green Architecture: Now and in the FutureArchitecture is going green, just as many other things are. Green architecture comes in many forms. Let’s take a look at some of the most amazing real and conceptual designs.Wind-powered buildingThe Bahrain World Trade Center (巴林世贸中心) is the firstskyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design. The 240 meters high twin tower building has three bridges connecting the two towers.Each bridge holds one large wind turbine with a capacity of 225kW (千瓦)of wind energy production. These turbines, each 29 meters in diameter, face north, the direction from which the wind blows in from the Persian Gulf (波斯湾). The turbines operate half of the time in a day, supplying 15 percentof the electricity for the two towers.Glowing solar power plantGlowing bright white, the PS10 tower looks like something straight out of a fairy tale. In fact, it’s a solar power plant in Spain. It’s Europe’s first commercial power station to use the energy of the sun. How does it work? The solar power tower produces electricity with 624 large movable mirrors, which direct the sun’s rays to a single point of the tower and turn water at that point into steam. The steam then moves through turbines and generates energy.Floating eco-citiesThe Lilypad Project* is perhaps the most fantastic of green architecture and certainly the farthest from being built, but it’s too amazing a concept notto mention. The idea is to create a series of self-sufficient eco-city (生态城市) islands floating in the sea. Each one would be able to house 50,000residents. Collecting pools located in their centers would gather and filter water for use on board. These would be places for adventurers and refugees,as sea levels rise around the world and threaten many habitats, particularly islands.（材料二）“我的新闻我作主”，平民新闻正日渐走俏。

2020年最新英语时文阅读

• 专家谈蝗灾对我国影响
The invasion of desert locusts that has already thrust millions of Africans into a food security crisis may pose威胁 threats to China's southern regions this summer.
中国农科院植物保护研究所研究员张泽华表示，云南省、四川省以及广西壮族自治区最有可能受到影响。
• 专家谈蝗灾对我国影响
"It is extremely unlikely that desert locusts will directly migrate into China's inland areas, but if the overseas desert locust plague persists保持, the probability of locusts entering China in June or July will sharply increase," Zhang said.
Current News
• 我国全面禁止非法野生动物交易 • 伊朗咖啡师给武汉医务人员做咖啡 • 专家谈蝗灾对我国影响 • 研究:桌布让食物更美味
• 我国全面禁止非法野生动物交易、革除滥食野生动物陋习
A decision made by the National People's Congress Standing Committee on Monday has made it clear that all wildlife on the protection list of the existing Wild Animal Protection Law or other laws, and all terrestrial wildlife, including those artificially bred and farmed, are banned from consumption.

2019 -2020学年度武汉市部分学校九年级五月调研测试英语试卷含答案

2019 -2020学年度武汉市部分学校九年级调研测试英语试卷武汉市教育科学研究院命制2019. 5. 29亲爱的同学, 在你答题前, 请认真阅读下面的注意事项:1. 本试卷由第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅰ卷(非选择题)两部分组成｡全卷共10页, 七大题, 满分120分｡考试用时120分钟｡2. 答题前, 请将你的姓名､准考证号填写在“答题卡”相应位置, 并在“答题卡”背面左上角填写姓名和座位号｡3. 答第Ⅰ卷(选择题)时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B铅笔把“答题卡”上对应题目的答案标号涂黑｡如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案｡答在“试卷”上无效｡4. 答第Ⅰ卷(非选择题)时, 答案用o. 5毫米黑色笔迹签字笔书写在“答题卡”上｡答在“试卷”上无效｡5. 认真阅读答题卡上的注意事项｡预祝你取得优异成绩!第I卷(选择题共85分)第一部分听力部分一､听力测试(共三节)第一节(共4小题, 每小题1分, 满分4分)听下面4个问题｡每个问题后有三个答语, 从题中所给的A､B､C三个选项中选出最佳选项｡听完每个问题后, 你都有5秒钟的时间来作答和阅读下一小题｡每个问题仅读一遍｡1. A. A teacher. B. In the office C. Pretty well2. A. It's new B. Beside the television C. Ninety dollars3. A. Four years old B. He lives far C. Very active4. A. It's a football B. The group leader C. That's dangerous第二节(共8小题, 每小题1分, 满分8分)听下面8段对话｡每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A､B､C三个选项中选出最佳选项｡听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来作答有关小题和阅读下一小题｡每段对话仅读一遍｡5. How many days are they going to stay in Wuhan?A. 5.B. 6.C. 7.5. Where are probably the two speakers?A. In a store.B. At schoolC. In a hospital6. What is probably the relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and sonB. Policewoman and driver.C. Teacher and student7. How many people will go sightseeingA. 4B. 3C. 28. Who was the tallest in the past?A. TonyB. CindyC. Karen9. What does the woman mean?A. She wont go.B. She agreed with the man.C. She likes to see the sun rise10. How will the woman go to work?A. Take a taxiB. Ride a bikeC. Drive the car11. What is the time now?A.3:15.B.3:45C.8:45.12. What's the moms suggestion?A. Surf the Internet.B. Give her a hand.C. Go for a trip.第三节(共13小题, 每小题1分, 满分13分)听下面4段对话或独白｡每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A､B､C三个选项中选出最佳选项｡听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间, 每段对话或独白读两遍｡听下面一段对话, 回答13至15三个小题｡13. What are they doing nowA. Checking the timeB. Having a summer camp.C. Talking on the phone.14. What is true about John?A. He's in America notB. He woke up DebbieC. He likes calling in the morning15. When is it for Debbie?A. NightB. AfternoonC. Early morning听下面一段对话, 回答16至18三个小题｡16. What do we know about George?A. He is mary’s dadB. He has two daughters.C. He have a party17. How old is Amy?A. 11B. 13C. 1618. What is Mary willing to do right nowA. Prepare for the visit.B. Tidy her room visit backC. Pay a visit back听下面一段对话, 回答19至21三个小题｡19. Where did the conversation take place?A. In a cinemaB. At an airportC. In a restaurant20. When did the man finally decide to leave?A. On Sunday night.B. On Monday morningC. On Monday night21. How much did the man pay at last?A. $62.50B. $63.75.C. $60.4522. What would the man do?A. Have an appointment on Monday morningB. Arrive in Chicago the next eveningC. buy two tickets in the end听下面一段独白, 回答22至25四个小题｡23. What do we know about the writer?A. He lived in the hotel.B. He was a good actorC. He saved a woman24. Why did the woman laugh?A. The writer knocked at the door loudlyB. She was misunderstood by the writer.C. The man put his gun in his pocket25. Who were learning their parts?A. The writer and the womanB. The writer and the manC. The man and the woman第二部分笔试部分二､选择填空(共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分)从题中所给的A､B､C､D四个选项中, 选出一个最佳答案｡将代表该答案的字母在答题卡上相应的位置涂黑｡26.— I'm sorry to interrupt you and Max! Were having a free talk.— ____ .A. Never mind.B. That would be nice.C. I hope not.D. Go ahead.27.— I hear you’ve got an “A” in your English test. Congratulations!— ____ .A. You're welcome.B. Take it easy.C. Many thanks.D. It's a pleasure.28.— Do you think teenagers can't have a part-time job?— ____ . They may learn from working.A. That's all right.B. Don't mention it.C. It's nothing.D. Hard to say.29.— Is Penny here?— Not yet, but she ____ in half an hour.A. arrivesB. will arriveC. arrivedD. has arrived30. In the past 70 years, China ____ historic changes and made great achievements.A. experiencedB. experiencesC. has experiencedD. would experience31.— Why is Jenny so happy today?— She ____ where she had left the car and the police found it this morning.A. forgetsB. forgotC. has forgottenD. had forgotten32. — Which is your brother?— The big man, smartly dressed ____ a suit and tie.A. onB. withC. forD. in33. — Remember that there will be both good and bad things in your life, son.— Oh, but I’m not ____, dad, because you’ll always be my side.A. proudB. specialC. scaredD. excited34.— Isn’t the broken bike Mikes?— How should I ____ ? Why not ask him directly?A. doubtB. knowC. guessD.expect35. —Cross the road very carefully. Look both ways, or you ____ be knocked down.— Got it.A. mightB. shouldC. mustD. have to36.— Why do you want to be a doctor— Because lots of touching news about them ____ these days.A. has reportedB. is reportingC. is reportedD. has been reported37.— Did you see the ____ on the table—Yes. It read “Gone to the movies - Back about 9: 30.”A. noteB. ticketC. listD. e-mail38.— Why don’t you trust Peter?— Because ____ of his promises were kept.A. neitherB. noneC. bothD. all39. —You go on ahead - I’ll ____ later.— OK. See you soon.A. come overB. come aboutC. come alongD. come out40. She was no longer sure ____.A. how she felt about the bookB. why is he so tired nowC. which is the best choiceD. whether was there a library三､完形填空(共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分)“Jack, come back, come on,” shouted Daniel.Jack is Daniel’s dog who got out and was 41 around the ne ghborhood. Daniel knew that since his family had recently moved there, the dog wouldn't know its 42 around. The more Daniel ran after the dog, the farther it went. He thought if he kept doing it, he would 43 get closer.Daniel slowed down and 44 where Jack went. He saw Jack run into the woods. Daniel went running after Jack and kept going farther. After a few minutes of chasing Daniel got closeenough to 45 him. Daniel put Jack on his leash（狗链）and was ready to return home. Suddenly, he realized he couldn’t remember what way he had come from. Daniel got a little 46 . He didn’t have a 47 on him and it was starting to get dark. Not knowing what to do, Danieand Jack just went right. Nothing 48 familiar.The further they got, the darker it got. After walking for a while, it got completely dark. Daniel found a place to49 with Jack. He thought to himself, “We will just make it hometomorrow when we have light.” Daniel knew his50 had to be upset.Daniel fell asleep sometime during the night. When Daniel 51 , he became very hungry. Daniel and Jack got up and walked around. Daniel found a bush full of berries. He learned from his dad 52 to check if the berries were poisonous（有毒的）. Daniel started 53 berries and gave some to Jack. Daniel knew he needed to start walking to try and get home. Daniel and Jack walked for hours. As Daniel walked, he realized how 54 the woods actually were. He knew in order to be found that the people searching would have to search a while. As it started to get darker,Daniel decided to stop. He was so exhausted and he just wanted to rest.“Daniel!”Daniel stood up and 55 , “I'm over here.” After saying Daniel heard a few dogs coming his way as well as a few people. In the end, after 2 days lost in the woods, Daniel was luckily found. Daniel got home safely and was happy to see his parents again.41. A. diging B. running C. fighting D. searching42. A. fun B. taste C. way D. home43. A. hardly B. quietly C. immediately D. finally44. A. rested B. watched C. checked D. asked45. A. catch B. feed C. beat D. save46. A. thirsty B. lonely C. angry D. afraid47. A. meal B. phone C. camera D. key48. A. looked B. smelled C. sounded D. remained49. A. talk B. play C. sit D. cry50. A. neighbour B. parents C. friends D. classmates51. A. hung out B. lay down C. broke away D. woke up52. A.why B. when C. how D. where53. A. eating B. examining C. stealing D. cooking54. A. dark B. dangerous C. far D. big55. A. smiled B. waved C. shouted D. nodded四､阅读理解(共15小题, 每小题2分, 满分30分)阅读下面三篇材料, 从每篇材料后各题所给的四个选项(A､B､C､D)中, 选出最佳答案｡AIN BRIEFBuy fresh food onlineXiao Wei from Nanjing has not been to the those of last year during the Spring Festivalsupermarket since the outbreak started holiday, while sales by JD Fresh wereaccording to People's Daily. Every day 2.15 times higher, Xinhua reportedshe buys fresh vegetables, meat and People's new shopping habitsfruit online. It's convenient and I'm might change the future of e-commerceless likely to be infected(感染),"she in China.According to a survey by USmarket research company NielsenFresh grocery e-commerce电子商务) in nearly5 0 percent of people said they would beChina has seen quick growth during the outbreak. more willing to buy groceries online even whenMissfresh, a grocery delivery(递送) company, he epidemic(流行病) Is overreported that sales were 3.5 times higher thanChina Daily56. From the reading we know that Xiao Wei ____.A. works in a supermarket in NanjingB. has been infected since the outbreak starteC. enjoys buying fresh food onlineD. eats fresh vegetables and meat every day57. The news about the sales of JD Fresh during the outbreak was reported by ____.A. People’s DailyB. XinhuaC. the man in the pictureD. JD Fresh58. In which section can we read the news?A. IN BRIEFB. CHINA DAIL YC. NEWS TODAYD. FOOD ONLINE59. According to the survey by Nielsen, ____.A. China might change the future of e-commerceB. 50% people are willing to buy groceries onlineC. buying fresh food online will become popularD. the sales of their company were 2. 15 times higher60. The main purpose of the reading is to ____.A. introduce Xiao Wei's daily life in NanjingB. describe people's hard life during the outbreakC. encourage people to sell things onlineD. say “Yes” to this habit of shoppingBThe end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020 have undoubtedly been a hard time. Diseases earthquakes and forestfires have begun a new year like never before. While those of us in Chinahave been asked to stay at home for a quiet winter, many Australians have been forced to leavetheirs during a “hot and fiery” summer.I’ve spent at least ten summers in Sydney, Australia. Unlike summers in Shanghai, theweather there is quick to change. A really hot day is usually followed by a few cool days and some rain. That’s why the average summer temperature is only 26C. This year, the average temperature was about 1.5Ⅰ higher.“1.5C” - that's a number we have seen before. In 2018, the United Nations reported that we needed to keep temperature increases below 1.5Ⅰ.At the time, many of us didn’t really understand what it meant. “It’s just a number,” we thought. Well, now we know.The amount of fire and smoke in Australia this year has never been seen before. Over a billion wild animals have been killed. Anybody you talk to would say that these are the worst bushfires(森林火灾) they have ever seen. I was lucky and made it back to Sydney one day before the fires forced the roads to close. Thousands of others were trapped and had to be rescued by emergency services.Our goal for the past few years has been to limit global(全球的) warming to1.5Ⅰ. We now know what could happen if we didn t succeed.61. The passage mainly tells us ____.A. people in Australia had to leave their homesB. the weather in Sydney is different from that in ShanghaiC. the bushfires in Australia were the worst people had ever seenD. the temperature increase is dangerous to the earth62. According to the writer, ____.A. people in Australia suffered a lot before the end of 2019B. lots of wild animals in Australia died in the fire last yearC. all Chinese were asked to stay at home for a quiet winterD. the weather in Shanghai changes quickly in summers63. In line 15, the underlined word “others” refer to ____.A. peopleB. roadsC. forest firesD. wild animals64. The writer thought he was lucky because he ____.A. had spent at least ten summers in SydneyB. understood the meaning of “It's just a number”C. had been back to Sydney before the roads were closedD. was rescued by emergency services with others65. The best title of the passage should beA. Only 1.5ⅠB.Hard 2020C. World EventsD. Global WarmingCWhen Martin announced that he was going to run the New York City Marathon(马拉松), his wife and children thought he was crazy: Martin weighed over 100 kilograms, smoked twenty cigarettes a day, and never exercised. However, he said he knew it was time to change his lifestyle forever, and the marathon was the perfect way of going about it.Shortly before he decided to run the race, his 38-year-old friend Justin had a heart attackand very nearly didnt make it through bypass surgery(搭桥手术). When Martin visited him inthe hospital, he thought of his own father. He lost him when he was young, and he suddenly realized that he was risking having the same thing happen to his kids.As he heard his workmates talking about entering the marathon, he asked if he could join in Everybody, laughed. But when they finally, understood that Martin was serious about it, they gavehim lots of support and helped him work out a training schedule.Everybody thought Martin needed to start running immediately. But the first thing he did wasto start taking lots of walks around Central Park, and at the same time he started eating healthierfood. He rediscovered that he perfectly liked fresh fruit and vegetables, and that he was actually quite a good cook. He started having proper meals together with his family instead of sitting in front of the TV with lots of take-out food. Within several months, he’d lost a lot of weight and was ready to start running.Initially, he was only doing six miles a week, but the marathon organizers gave him asuggestion, “Run three days a week and increase the number of miles each week.” He gradually noticed how it got easier every time, and his time got faster.However, it was still very difficult on the day of the marathon, because there were a couple of times on the route when he really felt like giving up and going to bed. Nobody, thought he’d manage it, but he did it in just five hours and raised five thousand dollars in sponsorship（赞助）for his children’s school. Next year he wanted to do it under five hours.66. What is the reading mainly about?A. A helpful suggestionB. A man with a great change.C. A good cook can be a good runnerD. Less food leads to a better life.67. Martin decided to join in a marathon mainly becauseA. Justin was seriously illB. he wanted to make a better lifeC. his workmates laughed at himD. his family didnt believe in him68. It's clear that ____.A. Martins dad died of a heart attackB. Martin used to have a bad eating habitC. Justin was ill because he didn't exercisD. Martin's children became rich after the rac69. The underlined word “Initially” is closest in meaning to ____.A. At the beginningB. As he expectedC. To his surpriseD. In his opinion70. We can infer from the passage that ____.A. Martin will ask his children to join in the raceB. Martin will no longer watch TV with his familyC. Justin is willing to lose weight with MartinD. Martin will keep on doing exercise第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共35分)五､词与短语填空(共5小题, 每小题2分, 满分10分)仔细阅读下面五个句子, 然后用下面方框中所给的单词或短语填空, 使每个句子在结构､句义和逻辑上正确｡(提示:选项中有一个是多余的｡)personal/move up/travel/ possible/ leave/worry about71. It's wrong and dangerous to _________ children under a certain age alone in the house.72. As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet _________ your body.73. Maybe you fear that you won't be able to find anything good to eat when you _________.74. The first resolution is about my own _________ improvement.75. This story reminds us that you can never know what's _________ unless you try to make it happen.六､阅读理解填词(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)A month later, David woke up early on Saturday morning. He showered quickly, he d 76 quickly and had his breakfast quickly.“This is the h 77 day of my life.” he told his mom. “My first game for the A Team.”“Slow down! Sit s 78 ! “laughed his mom. “You' re jumping about like you've got ants in your pants. But, she was too late. He was gone, out of the door and a 79 .Alex met him at the gate. “Come on! “called David, m 80 fast down the footpath. “My game starts soon. Alex ran to keep up. “But we have an hour left,” he replied.When David and Alex reached the gym gate, David rushed round the c 81 too quickly. His wheels went off the path. Crash! He fell down. Thump! He landed hard and didn’t move. His eyes s 82 closed.“David!” yelled Alex. “Not again!” He grabbed his friend’s arm. “Wake up! Do you hear?” There was no a 83 . “David! David! Wake up!” shouted Alex. But David didn’t wakeup. Suddenly, David laughed. “I'm not h 84,” he said. “I was just joking.” Alex laughed too. “You gave me a fright,” he said. He s 85 the wheelchair up and David climbed backinto it. He grinned(咧嘴笑) at Alex.“Thanks,” he said. Then he sped off towards the gym.七､书面表达(共1大题, 满分15分)假如你是李明，即将参加主题为“ My Coming Summer Holiday”的英语口语比赛，请你写篇参赛稿。

[精]2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案

2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案Passage 1 ：Meeting again for the first timeYou visit a park one day and someone nearly crashes into you while riding their bike. You feel like you've experienced this particular event before. Has this happened to you? This strange feeling is actually quite common. In psychology (心理学), it is known as "deja vu (似曾相识的感觉)".How can we explain this phenomenon (现象)? Scientists have tried to use virtual reality (虚拟现实) technology to reproduce it. In one study, scientists used the video game The Sims to study deja vu. For example, they replaced the bushes in the game's virtual garden with trash cans. When players looked at the garden, they experienced a sense of deja vu. Scientists think deja vu might be explained as a simple failure of memory. We see something that looks similar to something we've seen before, but our brains fail to find the exact memory. However, the brain still recognizes (识别) the similarity, leaving us with a sense of familiarity (熟悉感).Epilepsy (癫痫), a brain disease that can cause seizures (突然发作), is believed to be an extreme example of deja vu. People with epilepsy often experience unusual feelings similar to deja vu.Should we be worried when we experience deja vu? As long as it doesn't affect your daily life, researchers think there is no need to worry. In fact, some scientists believe that it may be helpful. They believe deja vu might be caused by the brain rearranging (重新组织) misplaced memories. This could show that our memories are working well. This theory also explains why younger people are more likely to experience it, as their brains are still growing.1"Deja vu" refers to _____.A. a phenomenon that happens during sleepB. a phenomenon that happens more than onceC. a sense of familiarity in a new situationD. a common feeling of strangeness2：How can scientists explain deja vu?A. By experiencing it themselves.B. By reproducing it in an experimental setting.C. By studying video games.D. By studying people who have poor memories.3：What do we know about deja vu, according to Paragraph 3?A. It seldom happens to people with good memories.B. It shows that our brains are in good shape.C. It is recognized as a mental illness.D. It happens when our memories fail.4：The last paragraph tells us about _____.A. the positive sides of deja vuB. the influence of deja vu on memoryC. new findings about deja vuD. young people who experience deja vu参考答案：CBDAPassage 2 ：Life after deathWhen whales die in the ocean, their huge bodies fall to the bottom (底部). Scientists have a name for this: a whale fall (鲸落). In March, Chinese scientists discovered (发现) a whale fall in the South China Sea (中国南海). This is the first whale fall ever found in China.After the whale falls to the bottom of the sea, other sea animals eat the meat off the dead whale. But did you know? The dead whale can become an ecosystem (生态系统). Many animals live on it.What happens during a whale fall?The whale body goes through three stages (阶段). What happens during these stages? Let's take a look together.No.1The whale body attracts (吸引) lots of sea animals, such as small fish, sharks and crabs. They come to eat the skin and muscle of the whale. Usually, it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale. Wow, what a good meal!No.2After the whale becomes a skeleton (骨架), other animals come. They are mollusks (软体动物) and worms (蠕虫). They build their homes on the bones (骨头). These animals are weak (柔弱的). The huge and strong whale bones protect them. This stage may last (持续) for about two years. No.3Bacteria (细菌) play an important role at the third stage. They disintegrate (分解) the lipids (脂类) in the bones and get energy (能量) from it. Thensmall animals such as sea snails (海螺) and clams (蛤蜊) eat the bacteria. This stage can last for as long as 100 years because the whale bones are very large.Some scientists believe there is a fourth stage. When all the useful parts are gone, the whale will become part of a reef (礁岩). Sea animals live and play around it.Did you know?The whale fall found in the South China Sea is 3 meters long. It is still in the first stage. Scientists saw fish eating the tail of the whale. This means the whale died recently.Whale falls are rareThere are less than 50 natural whale falls in the world. So it is lucky for China to find one. Why are they so rare? The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting (捕鲸), there are fewer whales in the world. Whales are selfless, even when they die. It's time for us to show respect (尊敬) to these great animals.1：Where did Chinese scientists discovered a whale fall ？2：How long does it take at the first stage after whale's death？3：What's important at the first stage？4：Why did the third stage last for as long as 100 years ？5：Whale falls are rare参考答案：1: in the South China Sea2：it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale.3：Bacteria play an important role at the third stage.4：because the whale bones are very large.5：The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting , there are fewer whales in the world.Passage 3：Inspired by KobeAlthough Kobe Bryant is no longer with us, his unbreakable will on and off the basketball court lives on. This month, it was announced that the late superstar would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor for basketball's best. Alongside Bryant, eight others will be inducted at a ceremony on Aug 29."His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched," Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angles Lakes, told ESPN. "Those qualities helped Bryant lead us to five titles –and have now brought him to the Hall of Fame, where he will be enshrined with the greatest to have ever played the game. No one deserves it more."Indeed, what elevated Bryant above his peers was his unmatchable commitment to be the best. He was ruthless in his pursuit to dominate his opponents. He called it the "mamba mentality" after the black mamba, one of the world's deadliest snakes –and also after the top killer from the 2003 movie Kill Bill, according to The New Yorker.The mamba mentality became so popular that Bryant detailed his process in his book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. In it, he revealed his famously detailed approach as well as his physical and mental preparation to not just succeed at the game, but to excel."Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most," he wrote in the book. "It's the ultimate mantra for the competitive spirit. It started just as a hash tag that came to me one day, and it's grown into something athletes –and even non-athletes –embrace as a mindset."Bryant took after one of basketball's most legendary players, Michael Jordan, not only with regard to Jordan's playing style, but his competitive nature."I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable," Bryant wrote in an excerpt published on the Players' Tribune. "That's what leads to introspection and that's what leads to improvement. You could say I dared people to be their best selves."Though many were shocked and sad when the Los Angles great died in a helicopter crash in January, all signs point to Bryant's legacy persisting for generations to come. Whether you're a basketball player or not, you can't deny the Kobe's power to inspire you to be your best self.1：when will the ceremony be inducted？2:What Did Jeanie Buss say about Kobe?3:What did Kobe think of Mamba mentality?4:Did Kobe die in a helicopter crash in January?5：What do you think of Kobe's power？参考答案：1: on Aug 29.2: His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched3: Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most4:：Yes；it is5：inspiredPassage 4：Panic breeds stockpilingBeing in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has exemplified (例证) this panicky behavior more than hoarding (囤积), specifically toilet paper.Seemingly transcending (超越) borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves primarily for this necessity. But what's the reason for this sudden toilet paper fixation? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need this much toilet paper?Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper hoarding is a product of our disgust. During a pandemic, people's sensitivity (敏感) to disgust increases, like when you flinch (躲避) if someone nearby sneezes (打喷嚏)."Disgust is like an alarm mechanism (机制) ... and what better tool for eliminating (消除) disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety," he said.Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, "When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene (卫生) and cleanliness."Another one of the most prominent reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its prominent coverage, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, "Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?" This invariably (一成不变地) leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out."Fear is very contagious. So when those sorts of things go viral (走红), when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it's going to make you feel more anxious," wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.While there are, of course, selfish people who stockpile (囤积) just because they can, it's worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.1：According to Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?A. The desire to get rid of disgusting material.B. The fear of losing control over cleanliness.C.The frequent reporting on toilet paper.D. The selfish side of human nature.2：Whose words are quoted to explain "the snowball effect"?A. Steven Taylor's.B. Niki Edwards'.C.Baruch Fischhoff's.D. The author's.3：What does the underlined phrase "keeping things in perspective" in the last paragraph mean?A. Following the crowd.B. Reducing panic.C.Being prepared for uncertainty.D.Taking everything into consideration.4：What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A.To explore the negative effects of the toilet paper hoarding.B. To explain why people tend to stockpile toilet paper.C.To criticize those people who hoard toilet paper.D. To discuss people's different attitudes toward the toilet paper hoarding.参考答案：ACDBPassage 5 Zhou shines like treasureCan you sing in different 1 （voice）? Chinese singer Zhou Shen can do this. The 27-year-old took part in this year's TV show Singer . On the show, he sang a song in five different voices 2 （include）the voice of a little girl, a king and a young man. His talent 3 （给..留下深刻印象）people. Zhou's road to 4 (成功) was not easy. He loved singing when he was a little boy. 5 , his voice didn't change like other boys during puberty (青春期). It still sounded like a girl's voice. His classmates laughed 6 him and he dared not (不敢) sing in public (当众).But his love of music made him 7 （strong）. While studying in Ukraine (乌克兰), he learned Ukrainian, Russian, Italian and Polish. He can sing Let itGo in nine different languages. He started to sing on TV talent shows and 8 (逐渐地) came to accept himself."I accept my voice," Zhou said. "It is good as long as it is natural and honest."Did you know?Zhou Shen doesn't just sing well. He is also 9 (幽默的). He has a nice personality (性格) and is 10 （friend）to his fans. Some people call him "treasure boy (宝藏男孩)".1-5：voices；including；impressed；success；however6-10：at；strong；gradually；humorous；friendlyPassage 6 No limit to languageChina's cultural influence (影响) is starting to rise around the world. Translation (翻译) plays an important role. From sci-fi to wuxia to animated (动画的) movies, translation bridges the language gap (语言隔阂) and helps foreigners learn more about Chinese culture, both traditional and modern. Here, TEENS has chosen several Chinese books and movies that have been translated into English. They are all popular in the West, partly because they are well-translated.The Three-Body Problem 《三体》This Hugo Award (雨果奖) winner is the most well-known work of Chinese science fiction (sci-fi，科幻小说). Its translator, Ken Liu (刘宇昆), helped it become popular.Liu was born in China and grew up in the US. He can speak both Chinese and English. He also writes sci-fi stories himself. That made him the best choice to translate the story. Liu didn't translate the book word for word. Instead, he tried to make it easier for English readers to understand. For example, he changed the structure (结构) of the story and moved its historical background (背景) to the beginning.Foreign readers like the English version (版本), including former US president Barack Obama. Many English speakers have become fans of Liu Cixin and Chinese sci-fi.Ne Zha 《哪吒之魔童降世》Last year, when the animated movie Ne Zha went to North American theaters, there was wide discussion online about the translation. People found it hard to translate some Chinese phrases (短语) into English. One example was the Taoist spell (咒语) jijirulüling ("急急如律令"). American translator Jerimiah Willhite translated the film. He learned Chinese while in college and is a big fan of Chinese culture. He has read many classic (古典的) Chinese books, including Tao Te Ching (《道德经》).He translated the spell to "be quick to obey (遵从) my command (指令)." His work has helped English speakers enjoy the movie. On the movie review (影评) website Rotten Tomatoes, Ne Zha has a rating (评分) of 88 percent.Legends of the Condor Heroes 《射雕英雄传》Almost everyone in China knows Jin Yong and his wuxia books. But in the West, he is not well-known. One reason is that his books are hard to translate. But British translator Anna Holmwood decided to try. Holmwood began to learn Chinese at 21. When she read Legends of the Condor Heroes, she loved the world and characters in the book. She wanted to bring the book to more people.Many phrases in the book are hard to translate. But Holmwood made them easy and natural (自然的) to understand. For example, she translated xianglongshibazhang ("降龙十八掌") into "the 18 palm (掌) attacks (攻击) to defeat (打败) dragons".When the English book came out in the UK in 2018, it was reprinted (重印) seven times within just a few months.1：The writer thinks that translation can _____.A. help Chinese people learn EnglishB. make Chinese books and movies popular in the WestC.encourage Chinese writers to write better booksD. make some translators famous2：Why was Ken Liu the best choice to translate The Three-Body Problem?A. Because he knows both Chinese and US culture well.B. Because he is an experienced translator.C.Because he is a popular translator in the West.D. Because he is the writer's best friend.3：From the story, we know that _____.A. it is easy to translate animated moviesB. Jerimiah Willhite is a fan of Ne ZhaC.Ne Zha was a success in AmericaD. Ne Zha is a famous character in the West4：According to the story, how did Holmwood translate wuxia books?A. She talked with Jin Yong.B. She made their words easy to understand.C.She kept phrases as they were in Chinese.D. She used simple English stories to explain Chinese words. 参考答案：BCAB。

海南华侨中学2020学年度第二学期初三5月月考英语科试题含答案及听力材料

海南华侨中学2019-2020学年度第二学期初三5月月考英语科试题时间：90分钟满分：120分第一部分听力（20分）Ⅰ．听句子选图画（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）看图听句子，选出与句子意思一致的图画。

每个句子读一遍。

A B C D E1. 2. 3. 4. 5.Ⅱ. 听句子选答语（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）根据你所听到的句子，选出正确的答语。

每个句子读两遍。

( ) 6. A. See you. B. All right. C. Thanks all the same.( ) 7. A. I was watching TV. B. It was wonderful. C. You can’t be serious.( ) 8. A. Not at all. B. Sounds great. C. Never mind.( ) 9. A. Yes, I like tea. B. No, I like tea. C. I like tea better.( ) 10. A. What a pity! B. Enjoy yourself! C. Good luck!Ⅲ. 对话理解（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听第一段对话，完成11-12小题。

对话读两遍。

( ) 11. Where is the lion from?A. China.B. Africa.C. India.( ) 12. Why did Kangkang know much about animals?A. Because he has asked the zoo keeper.B. Because he loves animals very much.C. Because he came to the zoo last week.听第二段对话，完成13-15小题。

对话读两遍。

( ) 13. When did the accident happen?A. Yesterday morning.B. Yesterday afternoon.C. Yesterday evening.( ) 14. What did the taxi driver see by the roadside?A. A dog.B. A school bus.C. A girl.( ) 15. How many people were badly hurt in the accident?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.Ⅳ. 短文理解（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分根据你所听到的短文内容，选出最佳选项。

2019-2020年初三英语时文阅读(5月25日)

2019-2020年初三英语时文阅读(5月25日)（材料一）想拥有“点金术”? 但是，它真的能带给你幸福吗？King Midas and his Golden TouchLong long ago, there lived in Greece a king whose name was Midas. He was a greedy man and loved gold better than anything else in the world.One day, he asked a god to give him more gold. The god decided to punish him and said, “Your wish is granted already. Everything you touch will turn to gold.”Midas was overjoyed when he heard this. The next morning, he got up early to test his skill. When he touched h is bed, it turned to gold. “Gold!” cried Midas, laughing like a naughty little boy. “It works!”Not only stones, flowers, and the furnishings of his house turned to gold, but，when he sat down to table, so did the food he ate and the water he drank.He was unhappy now. Just then his daughter ran up to him, Midas touched her hand. At once her body became cold and stiff. Midas was holding a gold statue!At last, he begged the god to free him from his wish. “Go to the river and bathe in it,” the god sai d. So Midas did, and the water took away his golden touch. He would never forget this lesson: gold did not bring happiness.This is a Greek myth. Nowadays, the idiom “have the Midas touch” means to have the ability to be successful, especially the ability to make money easily. Well, do you want to have the Midas touch and become a millionaire?（材料二）交换了衣服，是否也就交换了命运？The Prince and the PauperThe Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain tells the story of Tom Canty, the son of a beggar and thief, and young Edward Tudor, the only son ofKing Henry VIII (亨利八世) of England.Tom’s life in the back streets of London is hard. He is forced by his father, John Canty, to go out begging every day, and if he returnsempty-handed, he will be beaten. Tom loves stories about nobility (贵族),and he always dreams of living such a life.One day, Tom’s daydreaming leads him out of the city of London, past the palaces of the rich, and finally to Westminster Palace (威斯敏斯特宫),where he actually sees Edward, the prince, on the other side of a fence. At the same time, the prince notices Tom and invites him into the palace.Each of the boys is fascinated (使……着迷) by the other’s life. Theyexchange clothing and discover that they look very much alike. The guard, believing that the prince is the pauper, pushes Edward out of the palace. SoTom begins to play (装成) the prince at Westminster Palace, while Edward, the prince, has to learn to survive (存活) in the harsh and violent worldoutside his palace.At first, Tom enj oys his new life very much, but soon he’s in trouble.People in the court (宫廷) become very confused about the “prince’s” rude behavior, saying that the prince is mad. Then Henry VIII sends two people to watch over (监督) the “prince” and to remind him of wha t he should do.With some guidance, Tom learns quickly and gradually gets used to his court life.In the meantime, Edward is living with John Canty and is forced to begand steal. One night, he manages to slip away (逃走) from the family.The scene then moves to a royal dinner, where Tom is told that Henry VIII is dead. Tom thus suddenly becomes the king. He uses every opportunity to learn, and to remember, important royal matters.While Tom is becoming more like an heir (继承人) to the throne of England (英国王位), the real prince is trying his best to deal with a lot of trouble. John Canty, still believing Edward is his son, keeps tracing (追踪) him and wants to catch him. Edward then wanders alone across the countryside, driven away (赶走) whenever he begs for food or rest. Along his journey, he hears many stories about the injustices (不公平、非正义的行为) of English laws and gets a close look at the common people’s life.As Edward is returning to London, Tom is rapidly learning to be a king and is preparing for his coronation (加冕). On Coronation Day, just as the crown is about to be put on Tom’s head, Edward stops it. The real prince finally becomes the king, and Tom is made the “King’s Ward (国王护卫).” Throughout his reign (统治), Edward always remembers his adventures and reigns more mercifully (仁慈地) because of them.（材料三）当甲型H1N1流感全球蔓延，世界卫生组织表示：不排除把流感大流行警告级别提升至6级的可能性。

2020年中考英语时文阅读理解、选词填空训练

2020年中考英语时文阅读理解、选词填空训练一、阅读理解AFacts about the novelcoronavirusHere are some facts you need to know about the the new coronavirus.1.Smoking can’t kill the new coronavirusSmoking may reduce the body’s resistance(抵抗力)and make it easier for people to be infected(感染).2.VitaminC can’t prevent infectionVC is usually used as anauxiliary (辅助的) treatment. It can’t prevent or kill coronaviruses. Taking too much VC is bad for your health.3.Antibiotics can’t treat the new coronavirusAntibiotics do not kill viruses, only bacteria (细菌). The new coronavirus is a virus, so antibiotics should not be used to prevent or treat it.4.Taking a hot bath can’t kill the virusAlthough the new coronavirus is vulnerable (脆弱的) to heat, it can only be weakened after exposure (暴露) to a 56℃ temperature for over 30 minutes.5.Sun exposure can’t kill the virusThe temperature of sunlight can’t reach 56℃, so the sunlight can’t kill the virus. If you want to get some sun, please wear a mask.阅读短文，根据问题选择最佳选项。

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