Betty is going to London. But I don’t know ________.
A. when she sets off B. when does she set off
C. when she will set off D. when will she set off
科目:初中英语 来源:2014年北京市西城区中考一模英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Paperboy By Vince Vawter
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What’s the basic story line? Little Man works as a paperboy for the summer, but has no idea that it will change his attitudes towards life forever. His unexpected adventure leads him to new friends, problems, and worries. The job even puts his life in danger. What would you say about this book? It tells an interesting stor |
House of Secrets By Ned Vizzini
| What’s the basic story line? A man writes a novel called The Book of Doom and Desire. The book is magical and has powers that could be harmful if misused. The writer puts a spell (符咒) on the book so nobody can use it. Some people want to find the book. Their search is very dangerous. What happens during their adventure? Read the book and find out. What would you say about this book? It includes funny stories, bravery and love. It is a great book from start to finish. — By Abhinav Piplani |
Better to Wish By Ann Martin
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What’s the basic story line? Abby Nichols is 8 years old and living with her parents in a small town in Maine during the Great Depression. She can’t imagine what her future holds for her. But Abby’s world is changing fast. There will be good-byes to say and hard choices to make. The story follows the ups and downs of Abby’s life. What would you say about this book? It is a book about how a girl deals with her problems. The writer shows readers the way a family grows. The story is about hope and life. — By Alaa Osman |
My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar By James Patterson
| What’s the basic story line? Georgia Khatchadorian is entering Hills Village Middle School and thinks everything is going well. But things are different at HVMS. Her brother, Rafe, was kicked out because he broke all the rules. The teachers think that Georgia is just like her brother, so they give her bad grades. To make matters worse, some boys often pick on her. Will Georgia be able to change her reputation? What would you say about this book? It is very humorous, and readers will never want to put it down! — By Rylan J. Daniels |
1.What do Paperboy and House of Secrets have in common?
A. They both
tell honest people’s stories.
B. They both include some adventure s
tories.
C. They both present a deep understanding of life.
D. They both give advice on how to solve problems.
2.According to My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar, why is Georgia given bad grades?
A. She puts her brother’s li
fe in danger.
B. She breaks all the rules like her brother.
C. Her teachers believe that she will behave badly.
D. She doesn’t study well and picks on her classmates.
3.Where can we probably read this text?
A. A personal diary. B. A website book review.
C. A science report. D. A chemistry textbook.
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科目:初中英语 来源:2014年北京市石景山区中考一模英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
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The British are known for their sense of humour. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.
Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, ‘It’s a little damp (潮湿的) outside.’ Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, ‘She isn’t exactly friendly.’ Understatement is often used in unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humour.
An
other key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to our everyday life when someone accidently falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. What’s more, the British love to watch comedies (喜剧) about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedies series Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humor.
Mr Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990. Mr Bean doesn’t talk often, and instead he uses his body movement and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr Bean is popular in many countries round the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humour. Because of this, many
people have become familiar with the British sense of humour.
1.Is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes?
2.What does ‘understatement’ mean?
3.What do the British love to watch comedies about?
4.How does Mr Bean make people laugh?
5.What are the key points for people to understand British humour?
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科目:初中英语 来源:2014年北京市石景山区中考一模英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单项填空
— Mum, ______ are my shoes?
— Under your bed. You should put away your things.
A. whichB. whatC. whenD. where
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科目:初中英语 来源:2014年北京市燕山区中考一模英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Before my first summer vacation at college, my roommate Ted asked me to work with him on his father’s farm in Argentina. The idea of spending two months in Argentina was exciting. But I was afraid of it. I had never been far from New England. What would it be like in a strange country? What about the language? The more I thought about it, the more the idea worried me.
In the end I turned down the invitation. As soon as Ted asked somebody else to go, I began kicking myself. I had turned down something I wanted to do because I was afraid, and had ended up feeling depressed (沮丧的) . That unhappy summer taught me a valuable lesson out of which I developed a rule for myself: do what makes you worried; don’t do what makes you depressed.
At the end of my senior year, I began to think about becoming a writer. But my professor was telling me to aim at teaching. I hesitated (犹豫). The idea of trying to live by writing was a lot scarier than spending a summer in Argentina
. Back and forth I went, making my decision, unmaking it. Suddenly I realized that every time I gave up the idea of writing, that downhearted feeling went through me.
Giving up on what I really wanted to do depressed me. Right then I learned another lesson. To avoid that kind of depression meant having to bear a certain amount of worry and concern.
When I first began writing articles, I was frequently required to interview big names. Before each interview I would get anxieties (焦虑) in the mind and my hands would shake. One person I particularly admired was the great composer Duke Ellington. On the stage and on television, he seemed the very model of confidence. Then I learned Ellington still got stage fright and had anxiety attacks. I went on doing those frightening interviews. Then I realized that I was even looking forward to the interviews. What had happened to those anxieties?
Well, in truth, the anxieties were still there, but there were fewer of them. I had benefited from a process of overcoming them. If you put an individual in an anxious situation often enough, he will eventually learn that there isn’t anything to be worried about. This brings me to a conclusion: you’ll never get rid of anxiety by avoiding the things that caused it. The point is that the new, the different, is definitely scary (可怕的). But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.
1.What does the phrase “turned down” mean in the second paragraph?
A. To say “No” to his roommate. B. To say in a low voice.
C. To put away the invitation. D. To take the invitation.
2.We can infer from the passage that the writer________.
A. finds it difficult to make decision
B. has found out what causes anxiety
C. was inspired (受启发的) by Duke Ellington’s stage fright
D. no longer feels anxious about new experiences
3.Which of the following opinions does the writer probably accept?
A. Hesitation leads to depression.
B. Anxiety can be a positive drive.
C. Avoiding anxiety reduces depression.
D. Depression is a signal that one is growing up.
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科目:初中英语 来源:2014年北京市燕山区中考一模英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单项填空
Laura __________ in the office for 4 hours. Tell her to have a rest, please.
A. works B. was working C. worked D. has worked
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科目:初中英语 来源:2014年北京市燕山区中考一模英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单项填空
My sister went to the party and ________ had a good time there.
A. she B. I C. her D. me
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科目:初中英语 来源:2014年北京市海淀区中考一模英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单项填空
-Hello, _______ I speak to Lily?
-Hold on, please.
A. may B. must C. needD. should
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科目:初中英语 来源:2014年北京市昌平区中考一模英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单项填空
We ________ a sports meeting
if it is fine next Wednesday.
A. have B. had C. have had D. will have
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