初中英语

Chen Lin is a doctor who is from Hengyang,After his graduation from Peking University,he works in an office for a large organization. And this job can sometimes be just as exciting and dangerous as being an explorer.

    Chen Lin works for MSF,an organization also known as Doctors Without Borders(无国界医生).MSF sends trained doctors all over the world to help people after a war or disaster(灾难). Chen Lin has traveled to many places to organize programs that help people in need.

    At present,there are over 27,000 trained medical staff taking part in MSF projects and tasks.The organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.All kinds of doctors can volunteer for MSF.They need to be prepared to go almost anywhere in the world and,of course,they should expect difficult conditions.Doctors with experience in tropical (热带的)diseases are especially useful because most of MSF's work is in Africa.When MSF accepts a doctor for a task ,he has to go for at least six months.When doctors have completed a few tasks,they might be sent on an emergency task following a disaster, such as an earthquake.

    But why would a doctor leave a comfortable life and a good salary to join MSF? According to Chen Lin,the experience you have is a great help in your career.Besides,just like the explorers of the past,you need to keep an open mind and learn to get along well with the people you meet. Most importantly,at the end of each task, you have made a real difference to people's lives.

(1)According to the first paragraph, which is NOT true about Chen Lin?  

A. Sometimes, Chen Lin's job may be dangerous.

B. Chen Lin comes from Guiyang.

C. He graduated from Peking University.

(2)MSF sends trained doctors throughout the world to help people  

A. before an earthquake.

B. who are homeless.

C. who are injured in a war or a disaster.

(3)Who are greatly needed in Africa according to the passage?  

A. Doctors who have experience in tropical diseases.

B. Doctors who are kind and patient.

C. Doctors from all over the world.

(4)What does a doctor have to do if he is accepted for a task by MSF?  

A. He has to complete a few tasks.

B. He has to go for at least six months.

C. He has to go to Africa.

(5)From Dr. Chen's words, we learn that  

A. Where there is a will there is a way

B. Good health is over wealth

C. Giving is getting

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    Electric bicycles have become one of the most popular vehicles(交通工具) in people's daily life, whether in the countryside or in cities. They run on battery operated(用电池发动的) motors. Electric bicycles can run much faster than bikes and they are very easy to ride.

    They were first made in the 1980s in China, but they were not popular at that time. Today, thanks to the improvement on the quality(质量) of the batteries, electric bicycles sell much better. There are over 100 electric bicycles makers in China. Now China is one of the largest makers of electric bicycles in the world, and many people ride them to work, so send children to schools, to go to the supermarkets and so on.

    However, electric bicycles also have disadvantages. The most important one is that they are not safe enough for people who ride them. There are many accidents caused by electric bicycles because of their fast speed. People must be careful when riding electric bicycles. At the same time, people should wear helmets(头盔) when riding electric bicycles. Check the batteries as often as possible. Keeping safe is the most important thing.

(1)Electric bicycles were first made  in China.

A. in the 1960s

B. in the 1970s

C. in the 1980s

(2)The underlined word "disadvantages" means  in Chinese.

A. 优点

B. 缺点

C. 型号

(3)To keep safe, people should  when riding electric bicycles.

A. wear helmets

B. ride very fast

C. make a call

(4)According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?  

A. People in the countryside don't ride electric bicycles now.

B. It's not safe enough for people to ride electric bicycles.

C. There are over 300 electric bicycles makers in China.

(5)What is the writer's main purpose in the passage?  

A. To introduce electric bicycles to people.

B. To talk about the way to ride electric bicycles.

C. To show us the disadvantages of electric bicycles.

来源:2020年湖南省郴州市中考英语试卷
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Not long ago, a senior high school student caught much attention at the second World Laureates Forum(世界顶尖科学家论坛) in Shanghai. She is Tan Fanglin, a senior high school student from Shanghai.

    The forum brought nearly 70 world's top scientists together to discuss important issuer(议题) about science. Besides the world's top scientists, the forum also invited many young scientists. Tan Fanglin was among them, and as a 15﹣year﹣old girl, she was the youngest member in the meeting. Her research has improved people's understanding of the connections between the Fibonacci sequence and Bezout numbers(斐波那契数列与贝祖数). The findings have won her many prizes in youth innovation(创新) competitions in Shanghai and elsewhere in China.

    From a very young age, Tan has always been crazy about math. This is largely because of the influence of her father, who is a math teacher in East China Normal University. According to Tan's head teacher, she never takes after﹣school classer or too many exercises. Her achievements come from her strong interest in math and the right study method.

    Talking about her experience, Tan said, "Taking part in the WLA Forum and communicating with great scientists face﹣to﹣face have further encouraged me to do scientific research. I like math and I dream of achieving good research results like to top scientists. To make my dream come true, I'll have to keep learning."

(1)The important fasues of the second WLA Forum were about  

A. computer

B. science

C. math

(2)Who has influenced Tan's interest in math largely?  

A. Her head teacher.

B. Her mother.

C. Her father.

(3)Tan Fanglin's achievements come from  

A. Taking after school classes

B. a large number of extra exercises

C. Her strong interest in math and the right study mathod

(4)From the last paragraph, we can infer that  

A. Tan Fanglin will keep doing scientific research

B. Tan Fanglin's findings haven't won prizes.

C. Tan Fanglin has no chance to communicate with top scientists

(5)What is the best title for the passage?  

A. The Youngest Scientist in China.

B. The Second World Laureates Forum.

C. The Youth lnnovation Competition.

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阅读下面的图表,完成(1)~(2)小题.

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We have a comfortable two﹣bedroom apartment to rent.

The apartment is in very good condition!

•One large living room

•Two bedrooms

•One kitchen

•One small garden

Do you like the quiet life? Then this apartment is for you!

Only five minutes' walk from the train station

Rent: ﹩500 per month

For more information, please call Mrs. Miller at 7766399.

(1)According to the ad, the apartment to rent has  

A. one large living room

B. three bedrooms

C. a big garden

(2)How much is the rent for the apartment?  

A. $280 per month.

B. $500 per month.

C. $300 per month.

阅读下面的图表,完成(3)~(5)小题.

Long March 5(A)

Country: China

Height: 57 meters

Payload capocity(有效载荷) to low﹣Earth orbit: 25 tons

First launched(发射):2016

Angara A 5(A)

Country: Russia

Height: 64 meters

Payload capacity to low﹣Earth orbit: 24.5 tons

First launched: 2014

Falcon 9 (A)

Country: America

Height: 70 meters

Payload capacity to low﹣Earth orbit: 22.8 tons

First launched: 2010

(3)When was the rocket Long March 5(A) first launched?  

A. In 2010.

B. In 2014.

C. In 2016.

(4)Where was the rocket Angara A 5(A) first launched?  

A. In China.

B. In America.

C. In Russia.

(5)Which is the highest rocket of the three?  

A. Falcon 9(A)

B. Angara A 5(A)

C. Long March 5(A)

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Happy,Happy Chinese New Year by Demi Hitz

    In a book that is itself a celebration, Demi explains the ideas behind the Chinese New Year festival.The last 15 days of the old year are spent cleaning and preparing (Wash your hair and get a new haircut.Pay the debts that you owe and collect what is owed to you!).On the eve of the new moon,a special feast is prepared…The first 15 days of the New Year are spent celebrating with lion dances,firecrackers,and other activities.

    Demi has long been interested in Eastern art and philosophy,which inspired her to create this book about the Chinese New Year celebration.She has written and illustrated more than 20 books for children,including The Empty Pot,Gandhi,and Kites:Magic Wishes that Fly Up to the Sky.

    Chinese New Year for Kids by Cindy Roberts

    Chinese New Year for Kids is a full color book with beautiful,Chinese illustrations.This is a hands﹣on workbook for parents and teachers,written for children from ages 3 to 12 years old,for use in the classroom or at home.Children will enjoy the Chinese New Year party ideas,dragon dances,lion dances,art projects,and Chinese games.

    The art projects for Chinese New Year are designed to be easy,as well as inexpensive to reproduce for large groups.All the activities in this book have been tested in the classroom,with very successful results,and have caused lots of enthusiasm from children and teachers alike.Music,physical movement,art,and food all add to the ambiance of taking an imaginary trip to China during the Chinese New Year.

debt 债

owe 欠

feast 宴会

philosophy 哲学

illustrate 插图

design 设计

enthusiasm 热情

ambiance 气氛

(1)What is "Happy,Happy Chinese New Year"?  

A. A book.

B. A celebration.

C. A festival.

(2)What do Chinese usually do before the New Year?  

A. They usually have a big meal every day.

B. They are busy cleaning and preparing.

C. They are celebrating with activities.

(3)Who will most likely read the books by Demi?  

A. Children from western countries.

B. Students from China.

C. Indian Children.

(4)What will the readers most probably do after reading "Chinese New Year for Kids"?  

A. They will join to write more books about China.

B. They will have a strong wish to visit China during Chinese New Year.

C. They will enjoy the Chinese New Year party ideas,dragon and lion dances.

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Roert likes to take a walk in the park after work.One day when he was walking in the park, he heard a woman calling his name. He stopped to look around,but didn't see anything except a little snake. Shortly after Robert saw it,it was gone.

    Though Robert felt a little strange,he did not think about it too much and sat down for a rest on a bench in the park.Then he noticed the snake he had just seen climbing up the bench.Robert was too afraid to move away from the bench.Right at this moment,a woman behind him shouted,"Come here,Robert.You can't stay on the bench like that.People will be scared by you."

    In surprise,Robert turned around and said to the woman." Excuse me,but that's not a very nice thing to say,and in fact some people say I'm handsome."

    "I'm not talking to you," said the woman."I'm telling Robert,my pet snake,to get down from the bench,not you."

bench 长凳

(1)What did Robert see when he heard someone calling his name in the park?  

A. Nothing.

B. A snake.

C. A woman.

(2)How did Robert feel when he saw the snake climbing up the bench?  

A. Happy.

B. Excited.

C. Scared.

(3)Why did Robert turn around and say something to the woman?  

A. He thought the woman was talking to him.

B. He felt ashamed for his bad looking

C. He thought he was not polite.

(4)What is the best title for the story?  

A. Two Roberts

B. Be Polite to Me

C. Sorry,I Made a Mistake

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Below is how four students answered their teacher's question in class.

Lily

I like shopping and talking to people. I think I can learn how to do business.Maybe selling clothes is a good business for me.

Ryan

My hobbies are playing computer games and making friends online.We often share our funny stories by e﹣mail. I guess I will learn more about computers and make super﹣smart computer programs.

Bill

My parents have kept lots of pets since I was little.We've experienced many things together,good and bad, happy and sad.Those stories have always stayed im my mind.One day,I will share them with people by drawing and writing books.

Anna

Though my mom and two sisters are all doctors,I'm sure I will stay as far away from a hospital as I can.I hate being sick, and I'm afraid of seing sick people looking weak and sad.I'll keep strong by playing my favorite sport, tennis, every day. One day I'll join the national team and be another Lina.

(1)What question did the teacher most likely ask in class?  

A. What do you like to talk about with your friends?

B. What's your plan for the coming vacation?

C. What do you want to do in the future?

(2)What does the underlined word "them" mean?  

A. Pets.

B. Stories.

C. Books.

(3)How will Anna keep strong?  

A. She will play tennis every day.

B. She will stay as far away from a hospital as possible.

C. She will join the national team and become another Lina.

(4)What do we know from the reading?  

A. Lily is good at making clothes.

B. One of Bill's parents is an animal doctor.

C. Ryan enjoys meeting people on the Internet.

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What are coronaviruses? Coronaviruses were discovered in the 1960s. They are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds.In humans,coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections.

    The new coronavirus.At the end of 2019,a new type of coronavirus started spreading in China.This type of coronavirus is often called 2019﹣nCoV, novel coronavirus,or COVID﹣19. It is believed that the virus was transmitted from animals to humans.Some of the first cases were diagnosed in people who had visited a market selling live seafood and animals.Unfortunately,when viruses are transmitted from animals to people,it can take scientists a lot of time before they can develop a vaccine or medicines to cure it.

    How does the virus spread?The virus appears to spread mainly from person to person.The transmission occurs when someone comes into contact with an infected person.For example,a cough,a sneeze or a handshake could cause transmission. The spread may also be caused by coming into contact with something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth,nose or eyes.

virus        病毒

mammal    哺乳动物

respiratory 呼吸的

infection    感染

transmit     传染

case          病例

diagnose    诊断

cure          治愈

occur        发生

contact      接触

(1)When were coronaviruses discovered?  

A. In the 1960s.

B. In the 1970s.

C. In the 1980s.

(2)Where did the new coronaviruses start spreading at the end of 2019?  

A. In China.

B. In America.

C. All over the world.

(3)Is it easy for the doctors to cure COVID﹣19?  

A. Yes,it is.

B. No,it isn't.

C. Not mentioned.

(4)How many ways are mentioned for the spread of the new coronaviruses?  

A.1.

B.2.

C.3.

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It's hard to find a person who doesn't like traveling. The human's hopes to explore(探索)new areas drive us to visit new countries and discover new places. It's a pity that it is impossible to explore every comer of the world even if you travel the whole life. So people search travel articles to learn more.

    If you want to become a travel writer who helps people to choose a trip, you should know how to create an article about traveling experience. Maybe the following can help you.

    Read different resources(资源). Do you want to improve your skills and do great writings? Start by exploring how experts do. Start following famous travel writers and discover how they engage readers. Also, it will help you to know about the latest news in the traveling.

    For sure, anyone can create a blog(博客)about traveling. But the top travel writers don't create articles according to stories of other people. They make every trip by themselves and share their experience in their articles. If you want to become a successful writer, you should have a large background in traveling. So you can create original articles and share your traveling secrets with your readers.

    Don't forget about your opinions when you discover how to write a travel article. If you want to copy someone's story, you can rewrite it and collect a few points. But if you're going to become a famous travel writer, you need to create original articles. Feel free to share your opinions and feelings.

    Being a travel writer is exciting. You have to travel, explore new areas and share your experience with readers.

(1)The Chinese meaning of the word "engage" is  

A. 聘请

B. 吸引

C. 告诚

D. 利用

(2)If you want to improve your writing skills, you should  

A. explore how experts do

B. visit new areas

C. discover more readers

D. report the latest news

(3)According to Paragraph 4, a top travel writer should  

A. create a blog about reading

B. write articles about others' stories

C. become an experienced traveler

D. share other people's traveling secrets

(4)According to Paragraph 5, we know a famous travel writer  

A. should often copy someone's story

B. usually rewrites some body's travel articles

C. only shares others' experience and feelings

D. should always have their own opinions

(5)This passage mainly tells us  

A. why people search travel articles to learn more

B. why people want to become a travel writer

C. how to write a good article about your traveling

D. how to travel, explore new areas and share your experience

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In my early childhood, I was often surprised when I saw my father making a small number of money with difficulty. Being a child, I was unable to understand him. When I was older, my father started doing a part﹣time job at home. He used to bring some work back and work till late night.

    I can't forget he played with me when I was 3﹣4 years old. He taught me how to read when I was at the age of 5. He took care of me all night when I was sick. Whenever I felt down, he would cheer me up. He also cared about my lessons and often helped me get ready for examinations. Later he sent me to New Delhi for the best education. Whenever I needed money, he never refused. He always managed money for my studies.

    Two years ago, I got a job at a hospital in New Delhi. When I helped my first patient, I got a strong feeling of satisfaction. When I got my first salary(薪水)which was about ten times more than my pocket money, I spent it all on myself.

    When I returned home one fine morning, I heard my father communicating with one neighbor. He was telling him my success in the job very proudly. He also told him that I had a higher salary than him at the end of his work. A dream, his son should become better than himself came true.

    I was unable to move on my feet past 23 years flashed into my mind in a moment. I knew my father loved me very much. I could understand the meaning of my father's aspirations(愿望). I could understand the decisions my father made in the past. The financial(经济) difficulty he was facing was decided by his goal﹣making his child more successful than himself.

    If today I am successful, this is because of my father.

(1)From the first paragraph(段落), we know the writer's father is  

A. humorous

B. hard﹣working

C. serious

D. outgoing

(2)When the writer was young, his father  

A. managed money for his studies

B. cheered him up all night

C. hardly bought anything for him

D. only cared about his examinations

(3)The right order of the story is  

a. My father sent me to get the best education.

b. My father thought his dream came true.

c. Being a child I was unable to understand my father.

d. I could understand the meaning of my father's aspirations.

e. I got a higher salary than my father.

A. b﹣d﹣c﹣e﹣a

B. d﹣a﹣c﹣e﹣b

C. c﹣a﹣e﹣b﹣d

D. c﹣a﹣d﹣b﹣e

(4)Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?  

A. The writer spent his first salary all on himself.

B. The writer heard what his father said to one neighbor.

C. The writer still couldn't understand what his father decided in the past.

D. The writer finally understood why his father had faced the financial difficulty.

(5)The best title(标题) for this passage may be  

A. A successful child

B. An unforgettable moment

C. A difficult time

D. A father's love

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A couple often went shopping together. They both liked teacups. One day they saw a beautiful teacup in a store. As they picked it up, it suddenly spoke.

    "I haven't always been a teacup. Once I was red clay. My master rolled(揉、搓) me over and over and I shouted, but he only smiled."

    "Then I was placed on a rolling wheel and suddenly I went around and around.'Stop!' I cried, but the master only nodded."

    "Then he put me in the oven. I had never felt so hot. I could see him through the opening and I could read his words,'Not yet.'"

    "Finally the door opened, and he took me out and put me on a shelf. Then he brushed me and put me back into the oven. This time it was twice as hot. I begged. I cried. I could see him through the opening nodding his head, saying,'Not yet.'"

    "Then I knew there wasn't any hope. I was ready to give up, but the door opened and I was taken out and placed on a shelf. Later he handed me a mirror and said,'Look at yourself.' I said,'That can't be me. It's beautiful!'"

    "'I want you to remember,' he said,'if I had just left you without rolling, you'd have dried up. If I had stopped rolling you around on the wheel, you would have been out of shape. If I hadn't put you in the oven, you would have broken. If I hadn't brushed you all over, you would not have any color in your life. If I hadn't put you back in that oven for the second time, you wouldn't be kept for very long because the hardness would not have held. Now you are a finished product. You are what I had in mind when I first started with you."

(1)On the rolling wheel, when the red clay asked him to stop, the master  

A. stopped rolling it at once

B. only smiled

C. shouted at it angrily

D. only nodded

(2)Which of the following shows the right process of making the teacup?  

a. It was put into the oven for the first time.

b. It was put on a rolling wheel and went around.

c. The master took it out and brushed it all over.

d. It was put back into the oven again.

e. The master rolled the red clay over and over.

A.e, c, a, b, d

B. e, b, c, a, d

C.e, b, a, c, d

D.e, c, b, a, d

(3)The master brushed the teacup all over to make it become  

A. hot

B. hard

C. colorful

D. soft

(4)From the last paragraph, we can infer that  

A. the master knew how to make the teacup

B. the master disliked the teacup

C. the teacup will dry up if it is rolled

D. the teacup will be on sale

(5)What lesson does the passage mainly teach us?  

A. Beautiful look won't be refused by people.

B. Don't give up any chance in front of you.

C. Caring about others makes the world wonderful.

D. Going through hard time can make you better.

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Dear Daniel,

    I feel that I've grown up and should make my own decisions, but my parents disagree. My mom still helps me choose what clothes to wear. My dad asks me to pay attention only to study. I know they do this out of love, but I feel controlled. What should I do?

Amanda

    Dear Amanda,

    Your parents sound very strict. It's hard to believe that your mom chooses what you wear. Are you a Barbie doll?

    Try to take the first step when possible. Dress yourself before your mother has a chance to come in and choose your clothes. If she asks you to change, tell her you'll be late for school.

    You should also talk to her. Ask about her choices: What makes a set of clothes acceptable or unacceptable? Tell her you will follow her rules, but you want to make the choices. You are not in first grade.You are a young lady in high school.

    As for your father, it's difficult to argue with his mind. After all, he is not totally wrong. How strict is he? Does he lock you up with your textbooks? Are you allowed to have a hobby?Are you allowed to have a smartphone? Are you allowed to hang out with friends?

    Such strict parents should know the law of diminishing returns (收益递减). A weightlifter,for example, can only lift for an hour or two each day. If she docs more,her muscles will not become stronger.She will just get tired. She may even hurt herself!

    Our brains also have limits. Some violin teachers say you should only practice a new skill for 15 minutes each day. Our brains need to relax and understand new information. Our brains also have a basic need to socialize (社交). Ask your father: what is the meaning of so much studying if it makes you feel unhappy?

    Stay strong.

Daniel

(1)Why did Amanda write the letter?  

A. To ask for some advice.

B. To fight against her parents.

C. To talk about her family rules.

D. To make friends with Daniel.

(2)Daniel finds it   that the mother decides on Amanda's clothes.

A. boring

B. important

C. unbelievable

D. funny

(3)The underlined word "limits"means "  "in Chinese.

A.猜想

B.极限

C.决断

D.潜力

(4)The examples of "weightlifter" and "violin teachers" tell the parents  

A. to give the kids more praise

B. to hang out with the kids

C. not to protect the kids too much

D. not to push the kids so hard

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What do you usually do while waiting for someone? The descriptions below might say something about you.

A. You walk around, rubbing your hands.

B. You stand sill, looking at your watch.

C. You cross your arms, looking impatient.

D. You stand staring into the distance, thinking.

Analysis

☆ If your answer is"A":

You are short﹣tempered. You are energetic but sometimes careless. You make friends with all your heart. But sometimes you may hurt others because of your quick tongue.

☆ If your answer is"B":

You are patient and very strict with yourself. You work hard. When your friends have trouble, you will try your best to help them.

☆ If your answer is"C":

You are strong﹣minded. You stick to your own views, but are also good with people. You can make others agree with you.

☆ If your answer is"D":

You have great patience. You're very nice to others. However, you may be too nice.

This quiz is just for fun. Don't take it seriously.

(1)If your answer is "A", you may hurt others because of your  

A. warm heart

B. cold action

C. bad behavior

D. quick tongue

(2)Which one will make an effort to help friends out of trouble?  

A. The person who chooses "A".

B. The person who chooses "B".

C. The person who chooses "C".

D. The person who chooses "D".

(3)If Nick crosses his arms while waiting for someone, he is  

A. short﹣tempered

B. strict

C. strong﹣minded

D. patient

(4)After reading the passage, we can know it is  

A. an exam

B. a quiz

C. an ad

D. a notice

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February 29th comes up on the calendar only every four years.A year with a February 29th might be good news if you are paid by the day or the week.But it might be bad news if you were born on a February 29th.You have to wait three years in between birthdays!

    American English has an expression for the unusual situation. February 29th is called a leap day. And the year with a February 29th in it is called a leap year. This year, 2020, is such a year.

    As a verb,the word "leap" means to jump, or to move quickly."Leap" can also be a noun,meaning a jump, or a sudden move.

    In a leap year, the dates jump over one day of the week. Let me explain. In 2017,the last day of the year, December 31st , fell on a Sunday. In 2018, it fell on a Monday. In 2019, it fell on a Tuesday. But in 2020, December 31st will fall on a Thursday. It jumps right over Wednesday.

    The reason for a leap day or a leap year is because our calendar does not follow the earth's orbit(轨道)around the sun exactly. Each year, we have a little time left over. So every four years,we put all that time together into an extra(额外的) day.

    Some people choose to marry on February 29th because it is an unusual date.But some ancient peoples would likely tell couples not to do it. Leap years were believed to be difficult, and leap days were unlucky.To be honest, these have no scientific basis(依据).

(1)A 20﹣year﹣old person has  birthdays if he/she was born on a February 29th

A.20

B.15

C.10

D.5

(2)A leap year means on more  is added in the calendar of the year.

A. month

B. year

C.day

D. week

(3)The last day of 2021 will fall on  according to this article.

A. Saturday

B. Friday

C. Sunday

D. Monday

(4)Some people choose to marry on February 29th because  

A. it's quite a special date

B. it's quite an unlucky day

C. it can save more money

D. it's a traditional custom

(5)Which of the following sentences is not true according to this article?  

A. Scientists tell couples not to marry on a leap day.

B. The leap year or leap day comes once every four years.

C. Some ancient peoples believed that leap days were unlucky.

D. We have a little time left each year before a leap year comes.

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My husband Shane and I were hanging out on the street one evening. I was talking but he was looking over at someone.

    He walked over to a young girl who was crying. As he talked to her, I could see from his body language that he was trying to calm(使平静) her down. When I joined them, I realized that she had been homeless for some time. She told Shane that all she wanted was to go to her sister's house in another city.

    Some people would have handed her some money, wished her lunch or maybe allowed her to make a call. Shane did much more. He said,"Kelly, I can't leave her here like this. Sometimes people need someone not only to help them but to believe they 're telling the truth."

    It was a bit cold, so we had an idea to take her home. When I asked her if she'd like to go home with us, she thanked me about a million times with tears in her eyes.

   We went home and I gave her some clean clothes to wear and told her she could use the shower. We ate something. Finally, she told us her story.

    In the morning, she was finally able to get a hold of her sister, so she had a place to go.Shane drove her to the bus station and bought her a ticket.

    Sometimes what people need is not just money, but people who will trust, listen to and understand them.

(1)Kelly knew Shane was making the girl be quiet because she  

A. heard what they said

B. saw his body language

C. asked Shane what he said

D. was doing the same thing

(2)Shane wanted to  when he knew her trouble on the street.

A. give the girl some money

B. let the girl use his phone

C. have a lunch with the girl

D. take the girl to their home

(3)Choose the true sentence according to the fourth paragraph.  

A. The girl was so hungry that she began to cry.

B. The girl didn't believe in Shane and Kelly at all.

C. The girl agreed to go with Shane and Kelly soon.

D. Kelly felt unhappy when she heard what Shane said.

(4)The phrase "get a hold of" in the sixth paragraph means"  "in Chinese.

A.联系

B.抓住

C.看到

D.控制

(5)From this article we know  

A. Shane drove the girl to her sister's home

B. Shane and Kelly met the girl's sister at last

C. the girl's sister and Shane lived in the same city

D. the girl went to the city her sister lived in by bus

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