【2014年四川省乐山市中考】
Usually, students are not encouraged to run or jump around in the corridor (走廊). However,students in a British grammar school really enjoy running on the corridor tiles (瓷砖) and their teachers even encourage them to do that.
Why? It is because the corridor was built with special kinetic (动能的) tiles. When students jump on the tiles, electricity will be generated ( 产生). After one year, the electricity generated from the tiles can fully charge 853 mobile phones or power(供电) an electric car to drive seven miles. It’s amazing, isn’t it?
The corridor tiles are really a brilliant invention. Students can not only play on the corridor,but also help power the lights in their school corridors and other devices ( 设备) in their classrooms. Besides, this is a good way to teach students to be creative. They will be inspired to be scientists, inventors and engineers in the future to find clean energy for all humans.
The inventor of the magic corridor tiles is Laurence Kemball-Cook. He was once a student in this school. Now, he is CEO of his own company. The corridor tiles are not Laurence’s only invention. He has also invented a special dance floor, which can be used at music festivals. It allows dancers to charge their mobile phones while they are dancing on the dance floor.Why do the students in the passage enjoy running on the corridor tiles?
A. Because the corridor tiles are expensive.
B. Because the teachers ask them to do that.
C. Because the corridor was built with special tiles.After one year, the electricity generated from the tiles can provide enough energy for _______.
A. over 800 mobile phones
B. all the lights of the school
C. an electric car to drive70 milesThe underlined word “inspired” most probably means “ _________”.
A. encouraged B. forced C. trainedWhat else has Laurence invented besides the corridor tiles from the passage?
A. A mobile phone.
B. A music player.
C. A special dance floor.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Students are not allowed to walk in the corridor.
B. Laurence once studied in the British grammar school.
C. Laurence has more than one company of his own.
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My grandparents moved to a new neighbourhood last month. The new neighbourhood is very good for people’s life.
There is a big park on the right of the neighbourhood. After dinner, people often come to the park to have a rest. When you go into the park, on the right of the square, you can see some old women dance to the music. There is a long river and a swimming pool in the park. You can boat or swim there. On the left of the neighbourhood, there is a sports club. Some children can play Taiquandao and dance in it. Some adults（成年人） can also take all kinds of activities, such as running, going cycling and doing yoga（瑜伽）.
Inside the house, people can have a bath easily. They can use hot water at any time. Why? Because there is something special on the top of the building. They can use the solar energy（太阳能）to get hot water for people to have a bath or cook. The building is always cool in summer and warm in winter. People here don’t use the electric fan （电扇）or the air condition（空调）inside it.
Now our country is asking people to save energy（能量）. This neighbouhood is a perfect neighbourhood for all the people in China.
1题判断正误（“T”表示正确，“F”表示错误）； 2题完成句子；3题根据短文，简略回答问题；4题找出主题句；5题将文中划线句子译成汉语。In the neighbourhood, people can use hot water easily. ( )
Our country is asking people .
What can people use to get hot water to have a bath or cook?
。在文中找出并写下第二段的主题句。
。。
The first Thanksgiving was in 1621. Each year, we celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. What do American children think of Thanksgiving? This is what some of them wrote.
Thanksgiving is a holiday to say “Thank you”. It means eating turkey and having a special party with your family.
Thanksgiving is giving thanks to people that help you. I think it is a special holiday. You give thanks to your family and your friends.
Annie
Lots of people have done things for me that I like. Lots of people like to make me happy, like my mum.
Many people have done things for me and make sure I am all right. I am pleased（高兴的）that people care about me.
Most people I know give me money or presents at Thanksgiving. Sometimes people take me to visit places or ask me to their houses.
I like to do nice things for other people. Also I hope people help me when I get old.
Jeremy
Once we were at my grandparents’ house during Thanksgiving and we went to the store to buy a turkey, but they didn’t have any, so we had to buy a live（活的）one. When we went out to kill（杀）it, it had gone! There was nothing left except feathers（羽毛）. That year we had to eat chicken instead of （代替）turkey.
Eleanor
I’m thankful for having a really good mum who looks after me so well and having good teachers and especially（特别地）Ms. McMillan because she helps to try new things. I love all my family.
I enjoy Thanksgiving because I eat turkey with all my family and I love it.
RyanWhen was the first Thanksgiving?
| A．In 1621. |
| B．In 2012. |
| C．In 1921. |
| D．In 2011. |
Thanksgiving means to Annie.
| A．giving money to people |
| B．doing things for others she likes |
| C．eating turkey and having a special party with the family |
| D．cooking dinner |
Eleanor and her family ate chicken because .
| A．they didn’t like eating turkey |
| B．the live turkey ran away before they killed it |
| C．chicken was delicious |
| D．they like eating chicken |
makes Ryan love the teacher Ms.McMillan.
| A．Often helping Ryan with his homework |
| B．Always playing with him |
| C．Helping him try new things |
| D．Teaching very well |
Which is the best title（标题）for the passage?
| A．Opinions About Thanksgiving |
| B．How to Eat Turkey |
| C．How to Thank Others |
| D．How to Try New Things |
Martin’s Clothes Store
Come and buy your clothes at Martin’s Clothes Store! We have pants, shorts, hats and more at very good prices! Come and have a look!
Clothes Price
black pants
blue pants
green pants $20
$18
$22
shorts ( all colours) $10
hats (all colours) $14
socks (all colours) $5
red skirts
blue skirts
white skirts $12
$14
$11
white T-shirts
green T-shirts $7
$8
red sweaters
yellow sweaters $30
$28Where does Martin work?
| A．In a bookstore. | B．In a clothes store. |
| C．In a hotel. | D．On a farm. |
A yellow sweater and a pair of black pants are .
| A．$48 | B．$34 | C．$29 | D．$36 |
Cindy has nineteen dollars. She can buy with the money.
| A．a hat and a T-shirt |
| B．a T-shirt and a pair of socks |
| C．a skirt and a pair of shorts |
| D．a sweater and a T-shirt |
Of all the clothes, are the most expensive.
| A．skirts | B．pants |
| C．sweaters | D．hats |
Rose can’t buy at Martin’s Clothes Store.
| A．red hats |
| B．blue socks |
| C．green pants |
| D．black T-shirts |
My name is Daniel. I am in Grade 8. This is my second year of middle school. When we finish Grade 9, we have to take an exam to continue（继续）our studies. We go to school five days a week and have seven classes every day. We study maths, Chinese and English. We also have other subjects. They are science, geography, history and P.E. P.E. is my favourite subject.
We have different clubs to join after school. Some clubs are for fun, such as the guitar club and the chess club. Some clubs are for study, such as the English club and the science club. I’m a member of the English club. It is fun to learn English there.
There are 1800 students in our school. Many new students may have problems with their new school life. When they have problems, they often do not want to tell the teachers. In our school, senior students can join the Helping Hands Club. These brothers and sisters talk to the new students and try to help them with their problems.When Daniel finishes , he has to take an exam to continue his studies.
| A．Grade 7 | B．Grade 8 |
| C．Grade 9 | D．Grade 10 |
How many classes does Daniel have every day?
| A．8 | B．7 | C．6 | D．5 |
is Daniel’s favourite subject.
| A．P.E. | B．English |
| C．Geography | D．Maths |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Daniel joins different clubs after school. |
| B．Daniel thinks it is fun to learn English in the English club. |
| C．There are 1800 new students in Daniel’s school. |
| D．New students often tell their problems to their teachers. |
What does the underlined word “senior” mean in Chinese?
| A．小学的 | B．中学的 |
| C．低年级的 | D．高年级的 |
English people like to say “Thank you” when others help them or say something kind to them. In fact, people all around the world do so. It’s a very good habit.
You should say “thank you” when someone passes you the salt on the table or opens the door for you, or say you have done your homework well. “Thank you” is used not only between friends but also between parents and children, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives.
“Excuse me” is another useful short expression. When you hear someone say so behind you, you know he or she wants to walk past you without touching you. It’s not polite (礼貌的) to interrupt(打搅) others when they are talking. So if you want to speak to one of them, say “Excuse me” first. You should also do so when you want to make any noises(噪音) that may trouble others or you have to leave early at a party.
Let’s all learn to say “Thank you” and “Excuse me”. It’s really important to get into the good habit.________________ like to say “Thank you” and “Excuse me”.
| A．People in some countries | B．Only English people |
| C．Few people | D．People all over the world |
You should say “Thank you” when ________________.
| A．someone smiles to you |
| B．someone opens the door for you |
| C．you pass the salt to others on the table |
| D．you want to cough咳嗽 before others |
If you want to walk past someone without touching him, you’d better say “________________” first.
| A．Hello | B．How do you do |
| C．Excuse me | D．Don’t move |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．People say “Thank you” among the members of a family. |
| B．If you would like to leave a party early, you should say “Excuse me”. |
| C．People only say “Excuse me” between brothers and sisters. |
| D．If you want to make noises before others, you should say “Excuse me “ |
What’s the best title标题 of this passage?
| A．Polite Words | B．Thank you |
| C．Excuse me | D．English People’s Words |