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(2025 中考真题）
（2025·天津·中考真题）
There are many kinds of work. People do different things in their work. We talked to three young people
about their careers (职业). Read about them.
Jane, 22: I’m a travel agent (代理人). I plan vacations for different kinds of people. I need to buy plane
tickets, book hotel rooms and make travel plans. I pay attention to the needs of my customers and help solve their
travel problems. I really like the working hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day. And I can buy plane tickets at
very low prices.
Grace, 24: I sell electronics (电子产品) in a store. I help people make decisions about choosing and buying
electronics. I need to know clearly about the information of each product in our store. I’m a fan of technology, so I
think it’s always interesting to learn about new electronics. Sometimes I have to work late at night, but I still enjoy
my work. And they pay me very well.
Mike, 25: I’m a website designer (设计师). I make websites for different companies. To make a website for
a company, I learn about the company and its needs first. I write down some ideas. After that, I talk to people at the
company again to improve my design. Then I complete the website. I like to create new things. I feel so happy
when I see the results of my work. Also, I work on my computer at home. This means I can decide my own
working hours and have more time with my family.
1．What does Jane do for different kinds of people?
A．She repairs computers. B．She plans vacations.
C．She writes books. D．She does housework
2．What is always interesting for Grace?
A．To work very late at night. B．To learn about new electronics
C．To have more time with her family. D．To help people solve travel problems.
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3．What is the right order for Mike to make a website for a company?
a. Write down some ideas b. Finish making the website.
c. Learn about the company and its needs. d. Communicate with people at the company again.
A．a-b-c-d B．a-c-d-b C．c-b-a-d D．c-a-d-b
4．We can learn from the passage that the three young people all ________.
A．sell electronics B．make little money
C．enjoy their work D．create new technology
5．This passage mainly helps people ________.
A．decide their working hours B．learn about different work
C．find a company to work for D．become fans of technology
（2025·湖南长沙·中考真题）
One morning, I stopped at my favorite restaurant to get something to eat and got comfortable at a small
table. Shortly after, I noticed four young people sitting at a table near me. After simply greeting each other and
ordering, they all looked at their phones and continued to do so until their orders arrived. After photographing their
food, they ate, continuing to look at their phones. I was wondering why they came here to eat together. They were
phubbing, or phone snubbing (冷落), a very common problem these days.
You may not know the word “phubbing”, but this kind of act is not strange to you. In fact, 32% of people
report that they are phubbed two or three times a day.
Do you have a conversation on your phone while talking to another person face to face? Do you scroll (上下
滑动) through your phone while eating with someone for fear of missing out? If your answer is yes to either of
them, you might be a “phubber”.
The writer of The Psychology of Phubbing did a survey and found that the influence of phubbing on
relationships can be very harmful or destructive. For example, children felt that parents who phubbed them didn’t
care about them. This led to a feeling of being left out. Also, partners who were phubbed might be less satisfied
with the relationship because of jealousy (嫉妒) and worries.
Phubbing is a learned act, so unlearning it is possible. Start by accepting the problem. Set a time limit (限制)
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for not using your phone. Create areas where phones are off-limits.
Don’t let the modern technology which is designed (设计) to bring people together separate you from others.
6．What did the four young people keep doing before their orders arrived?
A．Greeting each other. B．Looking at their phones. C．Photographing their food.
7．How does the writer introduce the word “phubber” in Paragraph 3?
A．By raising questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving reasons.
8．What does the underlined word “destructive” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A．微乎其微的 B．积极正向的 C．有破坏性的
9．What is the main purpose of the text?
A．To warn people against phubbing.
B．To show how phones bring people closer.
C．To present the advantages of modern technology.
(2024 中考真题）
（2024·河北·中考真题）
At an early age, we start learning how to manage money by watching our parents’ spending habits. Don’t
worry if we haven’t learned well how to save or spend money. The following life lessons about money can help us
form good spending habits.
Money doesn’t grow on trees. As kids, we don’t often think about where money comes from. We need to
know that our parents work hard to make money, and that it may be used up one day. Going to their workplaces to
watch how they work is a great way to understand money is not that easy to make.
We shouldn’t spend all our money in one go. It’s important for us to have a budget (预算) . In other words,
we need to think about how much money we have and what we really want to spend it on. Realizing that our pocket
money can’t cover everything we want, we should make smart spending choices.
We should set a clear goal and watch our money grow. If we wish to own a new bicycle but can’t afford it,
we can save our pocket money. How? Write down how much money we have in a notebook and watch it grow.
After we have enough, we can buy that wonderful bicycle we’ve dreamed about! Reaching our goal will greatly
satiate us.
We can talk with our parents about how money is used and where money goes. Do you know what a bank
account (账户) is? If not, communicate with our parents. We can also go to the supermarket with our parents to
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experience how money is spent in the real world.
Without doubt, we should treat money in a right way. Actually, learning about money isn’t a hard job. From
these lessons, we can get a sense of money management and right money values step by step!
1．Where does money come from according to the text?
A．Parents’ hard work. B．Kids’ life lessons.
C．Good spending habits. D．The bank account.
2．What does the writer want kids to do by giving the example of buying a bicycle?
A．Buy a wonderful notebook. B．Make a free spending choice.
C．Set a goal of saving money. D．Have an experience of shopping.
3．What does the underlined word “satiate” mean in Paragraph 4?
A．Relax. B．Interest. C．Surprise. D．Satisfy.
4．Which of the following will the writer probably agree with?
A．Adults can make money grow more.
B．Kids should have a money spending plan.
C．Parents may give kids lots of pocket money.
D．Supermarkets will be places to change money.
5．What is the best title for the text?
A．Causes of Spending Money B．Ways of Managing Money
C．Purposes of Treating Money D．Conditions of Saving Money
（2024·四川眉山·中考真题）
Which is more important in your mind, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable? You may find many
people choose style over comfort and some even go to extremes (极端) to follow fashion. But we should
remember: being fashionable isn’t everything. It’s more important to be healthy.
Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets that are not
good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way
to live?
Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heels make them look taller. But
these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and they can increase the risks of
falls. Some even wear tight clothes that influence blood circulation (循环), making it hard to breathe. Should we
put fashion over comfort and physical health?
Besides, some boys and girls spend a lot of time and money changing their hair color. The material they use
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is usually harmful to their health. To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn
their hair. But using these tools too often or at very high temperatures can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it
really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money?
So, let’s think again what’s really important. Is it fashion or is it our well-being? Clothes or hairstyles don’t
tell us anything about a person’s character. Instead of spending a lot of time choosing clothes, we could use that
time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets, let’s eat properly and exercise regularly.
Remember, the value of you is not decided by your appearance, but by who you are as a person.
6．Why do some people go on extreme diets according to the passage?
A．Because the diets are healthy. B．Because they just want to look good.
C．Because they want to save time. D．Because they want to save money.
7．What is the writer’s purpose of using a question in each paragraph?
A．To ask for help from readers. B．To tell how to spend time and money.
C．To introduce the latest fashion. D．To lead readers to think about the topic.
8．What does the underlined word “well-being” mean in the last paragraph?
A．Growth. B．Health. C．Warmth. D．Wealth.
9．Which of the following is the structure of the passage?
（①=Paragraph 1;②=Paragraph2……）
A． B． C． D．
（2024·四川遂宁·中考真题）
As language learners, it’s important to use dictionaries. Paper dictionaries are often great choices for us.
They lead us to think in a more exact way. However, with the rapid development of the Internet, many websites and
apps offer us information about the language we are learning, so some language learners like online dictionaries
better. Here is what some students think of the two kinds of dictionaries.
I like to look up something in a paper dictionary better. Their explanations are so clear that I can
Lin Tao,
understand them better. I don’t think some online dictionaries are believable. There are many incorrect
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usages which can make us confused.
If we are not good at memorizing English words, we can look up their meanings online very soon. It
Wang
helps us finish reading the English articles more smoothly. If we are good language learners, we can
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always learn more in a shorter time with an online dictionary. It saves much time.
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Meng My paper dictionary is a great friend for me. Whenever I don’t know the meaning of a new word, I can
Hao, 14 learn it well by understanding the notes and the example sentences in the paper dictionary.
I don’t like carrying a heavy dictionary wherever I go. It’s really convenient to learn a language with the
Tian
help of an online dictionary. We don’t need to spend much time looking up new words. Using an online
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dictionary makes a more effective learner.
If you want to share your opinions, please e-mail us at 18900053407youth daily@163.com. And your
opinions will be carried on tomorrow’s newspaper.
10．Why does Lin Tao like paper dictionaries better?
A．There are many incorrect usages. B．Their explanations are clear.
C．It’s a great friend for him. D．He can understand the notes.
11．What are the advantages of the online dictionaries according to Tian Xiao?
A．Fast and clear. B．Correct and clear.
C．Clear and believable. D．Convenient and effective.
12．Who has the same idea among them?
A．Wang Lan and Tian Xiao. B．Wang Lan and Meng Hao.
C．Lin Tao and Wang Lan. D．Meng Hao and Tian Xiao.
13．What does the text mainly talk about?
A．Advantages of online dictionaries.
B．The development of the dictionaries.
C．Different ideas about language learning.
D．Different ideas about paper and online dictionaries.
14．Where is the text probably from?
A．Magazine. B．Newspaper. C．Textbook. D．Storybook.
（2024·内蒙古包头·中考真题）
In China, more and more people read at community reading rooms. For example, Luyang district of Hefei
has built more than 100 reading rooms in recent years, so people can enjoy the fun of reading at their doorsteps. In
the UK, 3,718 libraries provide different kinds of services, including lending out books and offering a free, warm
and safe space for people to go to. Some libraries make it easier to borrow books: for example, by delivering books
to library users’ doorsteps.
Libraries do more than house books. They provide people with other services and tools, such as computers,
and create a sense of community. However, many libraries in the UK are at risk of closing because they can’t afford
the cost of operating. Library fines (罚款) are carried out when people don’t return books on time.
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Many people in the UK believe that fines are needed because they help libraries improve services, and
prevent people from returning books late. Without fines, people might be more relaxed and many more books could
be returned late. After all, some books are so popular that there can be a waiting list for people who want to read it
next. Libraries only work if people borrowing books return them on time, ready for other library users to enjoy.
However, one third of Britain’s libraries are fine-free now. This means some library users who don’t return
books by the date agreed are not charged (收费). Besides, people who don’t have much money really depend on
libraries to help them save some money, not spend it. Many libraries have got rid of fines all together, which makes
libraries more welcoming environments.
So, should libraries stop fining people? See what we find in other countries.
15．What is paragraph 1 mainly about?
A．Libraries are facing more challenges. B．Libraries are popular with young readers.
C．It’s convenient for people to read nowadays. D．It’s not easy to find a place to relax after work.
16．Why are many libraries in the UK at risk of closing?
A．Some people break the library rules. B．They can’t afford the cost of operating.
C．They are short of books and computers. D．More community libraries have been built.
17．What’s the main idea of the passage?
A．Library fines can be stressful to readers.
B．Libraries need money to improve services.
C．There are different views on library fines in Britain.
D．People prefer reading in community reading rooms.
18．What might the author continue talking about?
A．Library rules in the UK. B．Good reading habits around the UK.
C．Designs for libraries in Asia and Europe.D．Facts about library fines in other countries.
（2024·甘肃白银·中考真题）
I LOVE CHINESE!
David Brown is a 15-year-old boy from the UK. This summer he is studying Chinese in a summer camp in
Gansu Province. This is what he told our interviewer.
What do you think of Gansu?
Well, I think it’s fantastic. Summer is the best season to visit Gansu. I enjoy the pleasant weather a lot.
Gansu also has many pretty views with a long history.
Is there anything else you especially like about it?
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Yes, the friendly people and delicious foods.
When we were in Tianshui City 3 days ago, we tried malatang, a traditional spicy hot pot dish. I like it a lot.
Beef noodles and niangpizi are also my favorites. I haven’t tried huidouzi. But it seems very tasty.
Where are you staying in Gansu?
I’m staying with some very nice families in different cities in Gansu. That’s quite helpful for learning
Chinese and experiencing the life and culture here. That’s why I’ve chosen home-stay.
Do you like learning Chinese?
I enjoy learning Chinese because it’s interesting and has a rich history. Chinese characters are beautiful, and
the language offers many chances. Being able to speak Chinese will be very helpful in the future. I want to be a
Chinese teacher when I’m older.
阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。
19．What does David Brown do?
A．He is a British teacher. B．He is a tour guide.
C．He is an English student. D．He is an America teenager.
20．What food hasn’t David tried in Gansu?
A．Beef noodles. B．Malatang. C．Niangpizi. D．Huidouzi.
21．How does David like Gansu?
A．He enjoys it a lot. B．He doesn’t mind it.
C．He can’t stand the weather. D．He hates it.
22．Why is David staying with the local families?
A．Because he has no other choices.
B．Because his parents ask him to do so.
C．Because it’s helpful for language learning.
D．Because it’s cheaper than staying in hotels.
23．What makes David want to be a Chinese teacher?
A．The enjoyment Chinese food brings. B．Chinese friendly people he met.
C．What the interviewer told him. D．Many chances the language will bring.
（2024·贵州·中考真题）
Some people are worried about the effect that social media has on the lives of young people. The following
text was written by a reporter: He tried to find out whether social media has a positive or negative effect on
children.
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1. Social media websites are communities where users can share photos and talk to each other online. They
are very popular—millions of people use social media every day. Although some people think social media is a
positive thing, many are worried about the negative effects it can have on young people.
2. James, a 15-year-old student, thinks that social media has many benefits. “I get very nervous when I talk
to people in real life—I find it so much easier to express myself when I use social media. Another advantage is that
I hardly ever forget anyone’s birthday now because I can look it up online!” Lots of users agree that social media
helps young people stay connected to their friends and make new friends from around the world.
3. However, social media also has many problems. Social media may help young people find friends, but it
also makes it easier for bullies to hurt them. Some parents believe that social media makes it harder for families to
spend time together. They say their children are so crazy about social media that they ignore (忽视) the rest of their
family. Many teachers think social media can distract (使某人分心) their students from schoolwork.
4. There is no doubt that social media has some problems, and it is very important to avoid spending too
much time online. However, generally speaking, social media can be a positive thing for young people. It is a way
for nervous people to make friends and for young people to stay connected.
24．What docs the underlined word “They” in Paragraph I refer to?
A．The photos shared online. B．The social media users. C．The social media websites.
25．What does James think of social media?
A．It makes him ignore his family.
B．It distracts him from schoolwork.
C．It helps him express himself better.
26．Which is the correct structure of this text? (P =Paragraph 1)
1
A． B． C．
27．Which can be the best title for the text?
A．Why Is Social Media So Popular?
B．Is Social Media Really a Problem?
C．What Is the Future of Social Media?
（2024·重庆·中考真题）
China is developing rapidly, with its people living a peaceful and happy life. While developing itself, China
never fails to offer a helping hand to its friends.
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On the Road to Peace
China has now been part of the UN peacekeeping missions (任务) for more than 30 years. UN peacekeeping
missions provide different services including protecting civilians (平民).
In April 2023, the Chinese peacekeepers carried out an important task in Sudan. They successfully sent more
than 1,100 people to safe places.
Into the Disaster Area (灾区)
In disaster areas, uniforms with “China Rescue (救援)” on the back offer a sign of hope and love. The
Chinese rescue team is known for its quick and well-organized search and rescue work.
When earthquakes happened in Afghanistan and Nepal in October 2023, “China Rescue” quickly took action
to transport things needed to the disaster areas.
Railway of Friendship
There are many high mountains between China and its neighboring country, Laos. The China-Laos Railway
has broken through those barriers. This amazing achievement was made possible by the Lao workers and a large
number of Chinese workers. They traveled far from their homes to build 1,035 kilometers of railway lines,
including 301 bridges and 167 tunnels (隧道).
The peacekeepers, “China Rescue” and railway workers, are just some of the many thousands of Chinese
who have spent all of their time and energy helping others around the world. Their selfless actions and tireless
efforts bring honor to their homeland and help to build a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind.
28．When did the earthquakes happen in Afghanistan and Nepal?
A．In April 2023. B．In May 2023. C．In September 2023. D．In October 2023.
29．What does the underlined word “barriers” mean in the passage?
barrier /’bæriə(r)/n.[C] plural barriers
A．A barrier is something such as a rule or law that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen
or be achieved.
B．A barrier is a problem that prevents two people or groups from agreeing. communicating. or working with
each other.
C．A barrier is something like a wall that is put in place to prevent people from moving easily from one area
to another.
D．A barrier is a natural object that prevents something or someone from moving from one place to another.
30．What is the passage mainly about?
A．China’s selfless and tireless railway workers.
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B．China’s actions to help people around the world.
C．How the Chinese peacekeepers help people abroad.
D．Why Chinese people can live a peaceful and happy life.
31．In which part of a newspaper can you probably read this passage?
A．Science. B．World. C．Sports. D．Travel.
（2024·陕西·中考真题）
32．When is the English class party?
A．Next Tuesday. B．Next Friday. C．Next Wednesday. D．Next Saturday.
33．Who will make the poster?
A．John. B．Xu Jie. C．Harry. D．Li Na.
34．What kind of writing is the text?
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A．Interview. B．Play. C．Conversation. D．Report.
（2024·北京·中考真题）
Almost everyone has experienced the feeling of discomfort when their actions do not agree with their inner
values. A man, for example, values work-life balance yet works 80 hours every week, caring little about his own
health and family. Another example is a boy who holds his parents’ love dear but gets angry at them in a moment of
stress; or a woman who hopes to live healthily but gives in to the attraction of fast food during moments of
weakness.
This disagreement can lead to serious results, such as worsening relationships, limited personal growth, and
self-doubt. The emotional effects of feeling out of control and unable to live up to our own standards can also be
deeply harmful. The shame and upset that go along with these feelings often force us into silence, resulting in more
self-doubt. One reason for this silence might be that admitting (承认) to these behaviors can feel like showing a
weakness or mistake that society tells us should be kept hidden. What’s more, recognizing this disagreement
requires coming face to face with uncomfortable truths about ourselves—a process that is as discouraging as it is
necessary for growth.
Recognizing and addressing these behaviors can provide a possibility of change. By looking into the causes
of our behaviors, we can begin to understand our actions more easily and work toward sticking to our beliefs.
Research supports the idea that recognizing this disagreement, together with mindfulness and open communication,
can help with this process. These methods help us slow down, reflect (反思), and choose behaviors that follow our
values more closely, even in the face of old habits or immediate needs.
The key to dealing with this disagreement lies in compassion (同情) for ourselves and others. By developing
a culture of openness and by understanding the challenges of aligning behaviors with beliefs, we can begin to
break down what prevents us from having conversation and change. Admitting that this disagreement is a shared
part of the human experience can enable us to speak openly, find support, and take necessary steps toward the
agreement between our inner world and our actions.
While the disagreement between our inner values and actions may be common, through reflection,
understanding and purposeful practice, we can bridge the divide and set out on a journey of self-discovery.
1．Why does the writer use the examples in Paragraph 1?
A．To stress an unavoidable need. B．To show a result of the wrong values.
C．To describe a common human experience. D．To introduce a change in people’s relationships.
2．What does the word “aligning” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?
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A．Matching. B．Comparing. C．Mixing. D．Confusing.
3．Which of the following would the writer most probably agree with?
A．Discomfort forces us to give up our beliefs.
B．Our behaviors weaken our understandings of life.
C．Open communication makes it possible for us to change.
D．Keeping silent allows us time to live up to our standards.
4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage?
A．To encourage people to stay true to their beliefs.
B．To prove the importance of having the right values.
C．To compare different ways to deal with discomfort.
D．To discuss the influence of people’s improper actions.
（2024·四川凉山·中考真题）
Friends are important in our lives, but we sometimes have to separate from our friends. “A Farewell (告别)
Song” is about saying goodbye to a friend. It is a famous poem by Wang Wei, a great poet, who lived in Tang
Dynasty. He is good at writing poems and drawing. When talking about Wang Wei, people often say there are
pictures in his poems and there are poems in his pictures. His poems are full of beauty and imagination.
“No dust is raised on the road wet with morning rain”, “The willows by the hotel look so fresh and green”, a
picture of silence and peace gets into our eyes. After a morning rain in spring, the road, the willows (柳树) and the
hotel are completely different. The hotel looks green. The willows look fresh. Everything is nice, gentle and silent.
Willow branches are considered as a typical symbol of farewell in China. In ancient times, Chinese people often
used them as gifts when they said goodbye to their friends.
“I invite you to drink a cup of wine again” is the poet’s warm and real way of not wanting to say goodbye to
his friend. Having another drink together is like a symbol of their goodbye. Lastly, “West of the sunny pass no more
friends will be seen” shows the feeling of being alone and missing someone. It also shows his sincere love and care
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for his friend.
“A Farewell Song” creates a feeling of quiet sadness. It mixes beautiful pictures and human feelings to
deeply express the common experience of saying goodbye.
14．Who is the writer of this poem?
A．李白 B．王维 C．杜甫
15．When did Wang Wei’s friend leave in the poem?
A．In spring. B．In summer. C．In autumn.
16．What is considered as a typical symbol of farewell in China?
A．A morning rain. B．A hotel. C．A willow branch.
17．Which of the following rhymes (押韵) are RIGHT for this poem?
A．aa-bb. B．ab-ab. C．ab-cd.
18．What does Wang Wei want to show in this poem?
A．To show his excitement after seeing his old friend.
B．To show his joy before separating from his friend.
C．To show a feeling of quiet sadness before farewell.
(2023 中考真题）
（2023·广东广州·统考中考真题）
Computer scientist Mary has an idea for a new robot to help her work with children. How should it look? The
robot should have arms to be able to lift things. And if it is going to communicate with people, it will also need a
face. Scientists believe that giving a robot a face can make it seem more friendly. Humans would also like to pay
more attention to robots with faces. But what kind?
For Mary, she wants to make sure that her new robot doesn’t look too much like a human. She wants people to
just treat it as a machine-person. If it looks more like a human than a machine, she thinks users might find it a bit
creepy and feel afraid. Mary also believes that robot faces don’t need to look a lot like ours. Her research shows
that we can enjoy communicating with robots whether or not they look like humans, because our brains are able to
look for faces. Just put two circles on top of a robot’s body, and we will see a face.
Dave feels differently. He believes that although at first we might be afraid when seeing a robot with a lifelike
face, we may soon get used to it. If robots are going to work closely with humans, they should look as much like us
as possible. After all, faces are an important part of the way we communicate.
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To make his robots look as much like real people as possible, Dave invented a special skin (皮肤) for their
faces. With this skin, robots can show human-like expressions and appear to be angry, sad, happy or surprised.
Dave’s robots are also programmed to copy expressions. How? Just imagine his robot is looking at you. The
cameras in its eyes send pictures of your face to its central computer!
1．Why do scientists think a robot needs a face?
A．It will become more beautiful. B．It can do better in lifting things.
C．It will pay more attention to children. D．It can better communicate with people.
2．What does the underlined word “creepy” mean in paragraph 2?
A．Uncomfortable to look at. B．Impossible to touch.
C．Boring to talk to. D．Difficult to understand.
3．Which of the following would Dave most probably agree with?
A．People should treat robots as humans.
B．Robots need to express their own feelings.
C．Robots shouldn't look too much like humans.
D．People can easily accept robots with a human face.
4．What is the purpose of the passage?
A．To explain the reasons why robots should have faces.
B．To suggest what humans can do with robots with faces.
C．To share ideas on what kind of faces robots should have.
D．To show how scientists invent robots with different faces.
（2023·湖南长沙·统考中考真题）
It is commonly believed that children are too young to fully appreciate (欣赏) the experience and knowledge
of their elders, while many think that old people don’t understand the young. But actually (事实上), both groups
have a lot to learn from each other.
James Smith runs the Smith’s Care Home in my city. It is mainly an organization (机构) for serving the
elderly. But not all of its visitors are old people. The home also includes a childcare center for pre-school kids.
There is a playground in the care home, where the elderly can play with the kids. In this way, they can learn more
about each other, and respect (尊重) and understand one another.
I suppose this is quite an interesting idea. For one thing, we live in a world where there are more and more old
people. The world is facing this problem and its population ages. It will be important for young people to be able to
understand and care for the elderly in the coming years.
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Regretfully, my own grandparents weren’t around when I was little, as they had already passed away. I never
got to learn what the world was like through their eyes, or what kinds of problems they might have faced when they
were my age. To me, their lives will always be a mystery — hard to understand or explain.
However, I think I can still learn from other people of older generations (辈). I might find some of their ideas
out of date, and they might believe that my generation’s way of thinking is strange or incorrect. But we can still
learn from each other anyway.
5．What is special about the Smith’s Care Home?
A．It is only a childcare center actually.
B．The elderly look after kids carefully there.
C．It accepts both the elderly and pre-school kids.
6．In the writer’s opinion (观点),what problem is the world facing?
A．There are more and more old people.
B．The world’s population is dropping rapidly.
C．The world is short of care homes for old people.
7．What does the underlined word “mystery” mean in Paragraph 4?
A．笑话 B．悲剧 C．谜团
8．How does the writer develop his/her idea in this text?
A．By giving examples. B．By listing numbers. C．By raising questions.
9．What is the main purpose of the text?
A．To explain why the world’s population ages.
B．To encourage different generations to learn from each other.
C．To show that older generations’ ways of thinking are incorrect.
（2023·山东聊城·统考中考真题）
Xie Xiaohua is a special education teacher. She has won the hearts of hundreds of children and is called Mum
Xiaohua by many of them.
“It is my greatest happiness to care for them,” said 49-year-old Xie. She has been working at Yiyuan County
Special Education School in Zibo, Shandong Province for 27 years.
Xie knows the difference between special education and general education. She takes care of each student
according to their physical conditions. And she also helps them with learning and their daily life. She used to help
carry a student to restrooms, the dining hall, classrooms and the dormitory for nine years until the student graduated
（毕业）from the school.
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In 2003, the school set up a rehabilitation（康复）centre and Xie worked harder. To make sure every child
received the best training, she made special plans for them. Then she began to teach them patiently the basic skills
of taking care of themselves. She also spent lots of time training the children with hearing and speech problems.
That often made her throat ache.
2015, the school started offering door-to-door education to students with physical problems. Besides Xie, there
are over 30 teachers teaching and helping those students. The teachers have walked over 60, 000 kilometres over
the past seven years because many students live in mountain villages.
“Although we feel tired sometimes, we feel our work is valuable after seeing the students’ progress, even just
a little bit,” Xie said.
10．Xie Xiaohua began to work at the school at the age of ________.
A．22 B．27 C．29 D．49
11．What does Paragraph 3（第3段）mainly tell us?
A．What Xie knows. B．How long Xie helped carry the student.
C．How Xie takes care of the students. D．What the students’ physical conditions are.
12．Xie probably ________ first to help them receive the best training.
A．made some plans for the children
B．taught the children the basic skills
C．set up a rehabilitation centre for the children
D．trained the children with hearing and speech problems
13．Which of the following is true?
A．Xie said the teachers always felt tired.
B．Xie thinks their work is useful and important.
C．Each teacher has walked over 60,000 kilometres.
D．The school offered door-to-door education to all the students.
14．What is the best title（题目）for the passage?
A．Special students B．A famous school
C．Mountain villages D．Mum Xiaohua
（2023·辽宁锦州·统考中考真题）
Giant panda Ya Ya came back to China at the end of April. She was born at Beijing Zoo in 2000. She traveled
to Memphis Zoo in 2003 as part of a giant panda protection and research program between China and the US. Ya
Ya is now old, but panda keepers are taking good care of her.
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Cheered by 10,000 home fans, Liaoning team won the CBA championship（冠军） after beating Zhejiang
team in the Finals on May 15th, 2023. The club has won the league trophy（联赛奖杯） twice in a row, and its
third in total. The head coach Yang Ming took great pride and said, “It’s been a season full of ups and downs. Our
teamwork helps us get through the challenging season.”
Recently, Zibo has become so popular not only for its delicious barbecue（烧烤） but also for the warm-
hearted people there. When the quarantine（隔离）was over, the local government offered many students who had
to stay there a great barbecue dinner. It also invited the students to come back again the next spring. It’s a nice
promise between them.
AI education will become more and more important. In 2020, Zhejiang added AI education to textbooks from
Grade 5 in primary school all the way to senior high. In Wenzhou, the goverment is planning to build 1, 000 Al
schools by 2025. In the future, there will be more jobs that require AI knowledge.
15．Ya Ya is ________ years old this year.
A．23 B．15 C．20 D．8
16．It’s the ________ time that Liaoning team has won the CBA championship.
A．first B．second C．third D．fourth
17．The third news is mainly about ________.
A．why people in Zibo are warm-hearted B．why Zibo has become popular
C．what the barbecue is like in Zibo D．how Zibo invited college students
18．The fourth news wants to tell the readers ________.
A．AI education is added to all the textbooks in Zhejiang
B．there has already been 1, 000 AI schools in Wenzhou
C．you can’t find a good job without AI knowledge
D．AI education will be more and more important in the future
19．Where does this passage probably come from?
A．A story book. B．A comedy book. C．A play. D．A newspaper.
（2023·辽宁抚顺·统考中考真题）
China has a long history of over 5,000 years. What can stand for (代表) China in foreign students’ eyes? The
newspaper reporter interviewed some foreign students.
Tom, America
The Great Wall is a symbol (象征) of China in my eyes. It’s one of the ancient walls in the world. I went to the
Great Wall with my family last year. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery (风景) when we got to the top.
Jill, Canada
China is the name of a country. But the word china also means porcelain (瓷器). I think porcelain is the
symbol of China. Chinese people invented it, so China is called “the nation of porcelain”. Chinese porcelain is sold
at home and abroad. It is so beautiful that all my family like it. I even have a Chinese porcelain vase (花瓶) in my
bedroom.
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Grace, France
In my eyes, chopsticks can stand for China. They are quite different from our tableware (餐具)—forks and
knives. It is hard but fun for me to learn how to use chopsticks. I bought some beautiful chopsticks as gifts when I
returned to France.
Joe, England
When I think of China, dumplings come into my mind. Families in China always get together and make
dumplings during festivals. When my family visited China, I learned how to make dumplings from my Chinese
friends. We talked and laughed. It was a wonderful experience.
20．In Tom’s eyes, ________ can stand for China.
A．the Great Wall B．porcelain C．chopsticks D．dumplings
21．China is called “the nation of porcelain” because porcelain was ________ in China.
A．painted B．bought C．invented D．liked
22．It is ________ for Grace to learn to use chopsticks.
A．relaxing B．interesting C．meaningful D．impossible
23．It was a wonderful experience for Joe to ________.
A．return to England B．buy porcelain
C．make dumplings D．use chopsticks
24．The passage may come from a ________.
A．storybook B．textbook C．magazine D．newspaper
（2023·黑龙江大庆·统考中考真题）
Time: June 30th. 1948
Event: China’s first colour film Remorse at Death started filming.
Yan Heming studied abroad and brought the most developed colour film making technology back to China. He
invited Mei Lanfang, a great opera performer to act in this film and Fei Mu, a well-known director to direct the
film. The film had great importance in exploring the road to colour film making in China.
Time: June 17th. 1984
Event: Chinese athletes attended the 7th Paralympic Games (残奥会) for the first time.
24 Chinese athletes attended the 7th Paralympic Games. With the great effort from all of them, they won 2 golden
medals, 12 silver medals and 8 bronze (铜制的) medals for China in total. Ping Yali won the first golden medal in
the long jump event.
Time: June 7th. 2023
Event: Rocket carried 26 satellites (卫星) into space.
China has sent a ZK 1A carrier rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China to carry a total
of 26 satellites into space, setting a new record for the most satellites sent by one Chinese rocket.
25．Who was invited in Remorse at Death as direct?
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A．Ping Yali. B．Fei Mu. C．Mei Lanfang. D．Yan Heming.
26．How many medals did Chinese athletes win in the 7th Paralympic Games?
A．12 B．14 C．22 D．10
27．What do the three events have in common?
A．They all set world records. B．They all happened in June.
C．They all took place in Jiuquan. D．They are all about technology.
（2023·四川内江·统考中考真题）
The Spring Festival holiday runs from Jan. 21 to 27 this year. Influenced by the 2022 Beijing Winter
Olympics, ice-and-snow tours flower among Chinese people during the seven-day holiday.
He Rui spent the first day of the Spring Festival holiday at home. He went to the ski resort (滑雪胜地) in his
city early on the second day and was ready to start the Year of the Rabbit on his snowboard.
Since he started skiing two years ago, the 11-year-old has gotten used to getting up early and practicing skiing.
“People used to stay at home during the Spring Festival holiday. But as our society pays more attention to
healthy lifestyle, more people want to spend their holiday skiing,” said Chang Yulin, director of a ski resort. “We
hold colorful activities here so that visitors can both enjoy skiing and have a special Spring Festival holiday,” said
Ren Xiaoqiang, manager of the resort.
For Qiao Jian, a ski lover from Shanxi, skiing has become his new habit to celebrate the Spring Festival. He
has flown to Heilongjiang Province (省) and Hebei Province, because there’s more ice and snow.
“Besides taking part in winter sports, we can visit nearby places to experience more local culture,” Qiao said.
The number of snow and ice travelers in China is expected to reach more than 300 million in winter. The
number is expected to reach 520 million in three years. And the money from ice-and-snow tours will probably
reach ¥720 billion.
28．What does the underlined word “flower” in the first paragraph mean?
A．Become popular. B．Grow slowly.
C．Cost much money. D．Develop difficultly.
29．When did He Rui go to the ski resort?
A．On January 21. B．On January 22. C．On January 27. D．On January 28.
30．Who has been to other provinces to enjoy skiing?
A．He Rui. B．Qiao Jian. C．Chang Yulin. D．Ren Xiaoqiang.
31．Where is this text probably from?
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A．A tour guide-book. B．An invitation letter.
C．A short story. D．A news report.
（2023·甘肃天水·统考中考真题）
Ya Ya the giant panda has just arrived in Shanghai, east China on Thursday after 20 years of stay at the
Memphis Zoo in the U.S. The flight was around 15.5 hours. Both Chinese and American vets are with Ya Ya.
Ya Ya was born at Beijing Zoo on August 3, 2000. She arrived at Memphis Zoo in April, 2003. YaYa has
become a bridge of friendship between Chinese and foreign people. She will spend a month in Shanghai before
returning to her birthplace, Beijing Zoo.
We do hope all pandas that are in foreign countries can be healthy and happy.
阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。
32．Ya Ya had lived in U.S. for ________ years.
A．5 B．10 C． 15 D．20
33．Ya Ya was born in ________.
A．Beijing B．Chengdu C．Shanghai D．Guangzhou
34．What color are new-born pandas?
A．Black and white. B．Pink.
C．Yellow. D．Gray.
35．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Ya Ya is still a young panda now.
B．Shanghai Zoo is Ya Ya’s final home.
C．Ya Ya had a short flight coming back home.
D．Ya Ya helps foreigners know more about China.
36．This passage is ________.
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A．a piece of newsB．an ad C．a diary D．a letter
（2023·湖北武汉·统考中考真题）
Dinosaur (恐龙) Prints Discovered A diner eating in a restaurant’s
outdoor yard, in Sichuan Province, has discovered dinosaur footprints on
the ground. After using a 3D scanner (扫描仪), scientists made sure that
the footprints are 100 million years old. They belonged to two dinosaurs
with long necks and tails.
________________
Marley and Bob say they became interested in archaeology (考古学)
from studying history at school, going to museums and watching Human
Histories! They also go to the Young Archaeologists’ Club and they do
digs at archaeological sites (地点) and carefully research their finds. “You
never know what you might discover, and it is a fascinating way to
uncover old remains on a real dig. It makes me really happy,” says Bob.
Students Find Ancient Mural A group of student archaeologists
have unearthed a 1,000-year-old mural (wall painting). The 30-meter
mural shows mysterious scenes, which could reflect what the life was like
in ancient Peru. Professor Luis says, “The discovery is the most exciting
and important find of recent years.”
37．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news?
A．BUSINESS. B．TRAVEL. C．HISTORY. D．ART.
38．Those dinosaur prints were found ________.
A．through a scanner B．by scientists
C．millions of years ago D．during a meal
39．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A．Come to Our Club B．Dig and Discover the World
C．Find Out Your Hobby D．Study Human Histories
40．Professor Luis finds the mural very valuable mainly because ________.
A．it’s connected to ancient society B．it shows the birth of the mural
C．it’s the world’s earliest wall painting D．it has a very large size
41．All the news above ________.
A．reports new archaeological finds
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B．tells ancestors’ stories
C．describes the history events
D．says hello to the past
（2023·甘肃白银·统考中考真题）
阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。
42．Ya Ya had lived in U.S. for ________ years.
A．5 B．10 C．15 D．20
43．Ya Ya was born in ________.
A．Beijing B．Chengdu C．Shanghai D．Guangzhou
44．What color are new-born pandas?
A．Black and white. B．Pink.
C．Yellow. D．Gray.
45．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Ya Ya is still a young panda now.
B．Shanghai Zoo is Ya Ya’s final home.
C．Ya Ya had a short flight coming back home.
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D．Ya Ya helps foreigners know more about China.
46．This passage is ________.
A．a piece of newsB．an ad C．a diary D．a letter
（2023·四川成都·统考中考真题）
a. Locals Care for Natural WorldGrasslands and lakes in Sanjiangyuan have taken on a new look and many
wild animals have come back. On January 24, 2003, China set up Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve to protect
the area and the wildlife. Local people joined in the project, picking up waste and protecting the animals.
b. China Successfully Grows Rice in SpaceHow to grow food in space if humans live there one day? For
nearly 40 years, China has developed over 260 new types of seeds (种子) in space. Recently growing rice at
Tiangong Space Station makes a big step forward. It can also solve food problems on Earth.
c. Doctors Sent to West AfricaDoctors are flying to an island off the coast of West Africa after a new flu
broke out. They will test different medicines to find a way to deal with it. To get things better, they will also offer
medical care and help train local nurses there.
d. ________
A strong earthquake hit Turkey on February 6. More than 8,000 international rescuers (救援人员) around the
world went to help, including the Blue Sky Rescue Team from China. They helped save lives and rebuild homes.
e. Scientists Fight against Plastic PollutionA natural material, fungi (真菌), used to break down a type of
plastic called polypropylene turned out to be useful. Scientists at the University of Sydney found that after 90 days,
between 25% and 27% of polypropylene broke down and after 140 days, polypropylene became completely safe.
47．Which passages are about environmental protection?
A．a, b B．a, e C．b, e
48．When did China probably begin to develop seeds in space?
A．In the 1980s. B．In the 1990s. C．In the 2000s.
49．What does the underlined word it in Passage c refer to?
A．An island. B．A new flu. C．Medical care.
50．Which is the best title for ________?
A．Turkey Calling for Help
B．The World Saving Lives in Quake
C．Terrible Situation Faced by Turkey
51．What’s the theme shared by all the passages?
A．Challenges and Chances. B．Responsibility and Success. C．Problems and Efforts.
（2023·四川泸州·统考中考真题）
It’s reported that Shenzhou-16 will bring international paintings by teenagers from 10 African countries to the
China Space Station.
Jing Haipeng, one of the astronauts for the Shenzhou-16 manned spaceflight mission, shared the information
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during the Shenzhou-16’s press conference（新闻发布会）at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest
China’s Gansu Province on Monday.
These paintings were beautifully drawn by teenagers from 10 African countries including Algeria, Democratic
Republic of the Congo (DRC), Egypt, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
“Indeed, we have this special and meaningful purpose, which is to show international paintings for the first
time on the China Space Station, and these excellent works are from the winners of ‘Tianhe Award’ for young
friends from the 10 African countries,” Jing explained.
“At present, we have not seen the paintings. I believe they will be bright. Exploring the vast universe（宇宙）
is the common dream of all human, no matter the race, age, or nationality. We look forward to joining hands with
all peace-loving people to create a better tomorrow,” he continued.
“We will take the children’s best youth, best friendship, and best dreams into space, plant the seeds（种子）of
science, friendship, and dreams on the China Space Station, and let them grow and bear fruit,” Jing hoped.
52．What does Jing Haipeng do?
A．A reporter. B．An artist. C．A gardener. D．A spaceman.
53．Where are some of the teenagers mentioned from?
A．Egypt, Mauritius and Mexico. B．Mali, Colombia and Zimbabwe.
C．Madagascar, Algeria and Somalia. D．Nigeria, South America and Madagascar.
54．What did Jing Haipeng think of these paintings?
A．Wonderful. B．Funny. C．General. D．Fashionable.
55．Which of the following is true?
A．The paintings were chosen from Chinese teenagers.
B．The paintings have not been shown before in space.
C．Jing Haipeng has seen the paintings when interviewed.
D．The winners of “Tianhe Award” can get a space ticket.
56．What’s the main theme of the passage?
A．Human and nature. B．Peace and friendship.
C．Science and technology. D．Culture and education.
（2023·四川眉山·统考中考真题）
Do you like to travel alone? Or do you think it’s better to travel with friends? If you’re still deciding, please
read on. I will explain the advantages of both ways.
One of the great things about traveling alone is that you make the rules about where you go and what you eat.
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You’ll be surprised at what you discover about yourself without any influence.
Traveling alone really shows you what you’re made of and helps you to discover inner strength (内心的力量)
you didn’t know you had. Besides, it also gives you time to think, learn and grow. When your eyes are wide open,
you’ll get a whole new outlook on the world.
It’s easy to think that traveling alone is lonely. Although that may sometimes be true, you’re hardly ever alone.
When you travel in a one-person team, this can provide a chance for you to enjoy the most interesting part of travel
—communicating with the locals and meeting travelers from all corers of the world.
In fact, traveling to know more about the world is not easy. There’s research to be done, flights to be booked
and choices to be made, not to mention that things can—and often do—go wrong. One of the main advantages of
traveling with friends is being able to share these things and support each other through the process, even if it’s just
someone who will wait with your bag when you go to the bathroom.
Just as your mother always says, it’s true that traveling with others can give you a sense of safety, especially if
you’re new to travel. You know that if you get lost or have your wallet stolen, there’s someone to hold your hand
when you try to explain your situation in a foreign police station.
There’s no right or wrong way to travel. Whether you travel alone or team up with friends, it depends on you.
1．How does the writer introduce the topic of the passage in Paragraph 1?
A．By telling a story. B．By giving examples.
C．By asking questions. D．By describing a scene.
2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A．Traveling alone. B．Inner strength.
C．Outside influence. D．Traveling with others.
3．Traveling with friends has the following advantages EXCEPT ________.
A．sharing a lot of things B．knowing yourself better
C．getting support easily D．having a sense of safety
4．What’s the structure of the passage?
(①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2… )
A． B．
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C． D．
（2023·浙江·统考中考真题）
Roger Federer, a world-famous sports star, quit(放弃) the 2020 Olympic Games to deal with his knee problem.
It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you.
Nothing is fun all the time. Sticking at something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance(毅力).
However, learning to let go when things aren’t right is important too. Maybe your heart isn’t in playing the piano
any more, or you only play football because your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Making
the decision to walk away can free up time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies
show that letting go of goals you can’t reach, or don’t really want, can build up your confidence and help you lead a
happier and healthier life.
But how can you know it’s time to stop and move on? Eric Bean is an expert in sports psychology(心理学)
who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, “Quitting is never a matter of black and white.” He
suggests thinking carefully about why you aren’t enjoying something any more. Is it because you’ve argued with a
teammate or can’t get on with a new art teacher? Talk about this with a trusted adult or friend. That can help you
decide whether you should stay and stick, or quit and move on.
Quitting doesn’t have to mean totally giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more
fun if you take away the pressure of exams. If you do decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up
another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise.
5．The writer mentions “Roger Federer” in Paragraph 1 to show that ________.
A．we should never give up B．we should get away from trouble
C．it’s all right to stop and quit D．it’s difficult to win Olympic medals
6．According to Paragraph 2, learning to let go is important because we can ________.
A．learn about perseverance B．have enough money to spend
C．live a busier and fuller life D．feel more confident in ourselves
7．By saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3, Eric Bean means that ________.
A．it’s not good to stick at things we don’t like
B．we should think twice before quitting an activity
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C．we don’t have to take exams to show our true abilities
D．it’s wiser to pick up a new hobby than to keep the old one
8．Which could be the best title for the passage?
A．Knowing When to Stop B．Working Hard to Move on
C．Learning How to Grow up D．Starting Early to Make Changes
（2023·四川成都·统考中考真题）
Host: As we know, the British have been sending cards since the 19th century. They spend about
1,700,000,000 pounds on cards every year. However, the number of people sending cards and letters is falling.
More than 30 percent of UK children have never sent or received a handwritten letter. Should the tradition of
sending cards and letters be stopped?
Group A: Group B:The tradition has been around for
hundreds of years and should stay. Sending a
We live in a fast-developing world and using snail
handwritten letter or carefully chosen card shows that
mail is unnecessary. Making paper uses lots of energy
you care. Phone messages and emails are quick and
and some cards are hard to recycle. It’s bad for
easy, but they seem to carry less feeling. Sending
environment. What’s more, cards are expensive to buy
letters is good for children because it is a chance to
and so is posting. Nowadays, we usually use our phones
practice writing skills. Also, it’s fun! Receiving post
and computers because they are quick, easy and free.
makes you feel special and it’s important if someone
Traditional cards and letters are out of date. They are not
lives far away or is lonely—just imagine a birthday
young people’s cup of tea. It’s no surprise that most of
without cards!
them end up as litter.
9．What’s the discussion mainly about?
A．When the British send cards and letters.
B．Whether the British should keep the tradition.
C．Why the British like sending cards and letters.
10．Who thinks it’s necessary to keep the tradition?
A．The host. B．Group A． C．Group B．
11．Which picture can show the meaning of the underlined word snail?
A． B． C．
12．What does Group A think of sending cards?
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A．Free but slow. B．Fast but expensive. C．Wasteful and expensive.
13．Which of the following facts directly caused the discussion?
A．People have different opinions.
B．Fewer British people send cards and letters.
C．The British spend too much money on cards and letters.
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