初中英语

    YOU COULD

    WIN﹩500

    TO HELP SAVE LIONS!

   

    With a lion's strong jaws and claws, it's no wonder that this big cat is a big star in the wild. But the powerful animal still faces dangers ﹣ including ones from humans﹣and their numbers are dropping.

    That's why this year's Almanac Challenge is all about saving lions﹣ and how you can help.Send in a poster that includes a drawing and a one﹣ sentence message about why it's important to protect lions.You could win a ﹩500 gift card to host a "Lions Forever" party﹣ but you can host one on your own too! Invite friends, family,and classmates to talk about why it's important to save these big cats.And your drawing might be included in a future issue (期) of Nat Geo Kids magazine.Natgeokids. com, or even in next year's Almanac Challenge!

    Important Entry Information

    Almanac Challenge starts on May 8,and ends on December 3.Open to U.S.people who are aged 6 to 12 years or older. To enter, visit natgeokids. com/almanac. See official rules for complete prize description and more information.

(1)The purpose of Almanac Challenge is to   

A. tell us the importance of lions

B. raise ﹩500 for a party

C. encourage us to help save lions

D. sell Nat Geo Kids magazines

(2)If you want to join in Almanac Challenge, you must   

A. call Nat Geo Kids magazine

B. be at least six years old

C. have a talent for drawing

D. hand in a poster after Dec.3

(3)Almanac Challenge is most probably a   

A. competition

B. meeting

C. survey

D. test

来源:2020年浙江省绍兴市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2020-12-29
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

20,000 local sea creatures,from dolphins to otters(水獭), await you at Aquarium(水族馆)of the Bay, San Francisco, CA(California). When you see a river otter in the wild, you know that water system is healthy. Plus, they’re fun to watch! Here come the Aquarium’s popular and lovable river otters:Tahoe, Ryer and Shasta.

Me: I was born at the Oakland Zoo. I'm the halfbrother of Ryer. February 20, 2016 is my birthday and I joined the Aquarium,s river otter family in January, 2017. I'm named after Lake Tahoe, CA.

How to find me: My fur is reddish in color. I am the youngest but the longest of the group.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing with rope and toys, running and jumping around.

Me: I'm a male river otter named after Ryer Island,CA.I was born in February,2013 at the Oakland Zoo and joined the Aquarium's otter team in 2014.

How to find me: I have the widest head and the fattest face.

Hobbies: What could be more fun than playing with my food and balancing rocks, and curling up with a warm blanket for a nap (a short sleep)?We river otters can sleep up to 18 hours a day.

Me: I'm a 7yearold male river otter named after Mount Shasta, CA. I was saved from the fur trade in Louisiana and found a new home at the Aquarium in 2013.

How to find me:I'm the largest of the otters.I have large closeset eyes.Which of the three is me?

Hobbies: I enjoy long afternoon naps, throwing leaves and sticks into the water.

(1)The passage mainly talks about  

A. how to play with the otters in the zoo

B. how to protect river otters in the wild

C. the importance of protecting river otters

D. the river otter family at Aquarium of the Bay

(2)Which of the following is TRUE about Ryer?  

A. He was born in February, 2014.

B. He has large closeset eyes.

C. He is the halfbrother of Tahoe.

D. His fur is reddish in color.

(3)What do the three otters have in common?  

A. They are all named after a place in California.

B. They were all born at the Oakland Zoo.

C. They can sleep at most 8 hours a day.

D. They enjoy playing with food and rocks.

来源:2020年江苏省扬州市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-01-06
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

Batsford

    A world of trees, and so much more!

    Built in the late 18005, Batsford Arboretum is among the largest wild gardens in England, home to a collection of some of the world's most beautiful trees, bamboos, and shrubs. It s perfect fora peaceful walk beside the small rivers and pools.

(1)  

    ●Early daffodils(水仙花) and a cherry collection in spring.

    ●The Handkerchief Tree and wildflower areas in summer.

    ●To smell the flowers of reds, yellows and golds in autumn.

    ●Ice and snow turn the Arboretum into a magical wonderland.

    Visitor Information

    (2)  

    ●Batsford Arboretum is just one mile west of Moreton﹣in﹣Marsh on the A44. There are road signs all the way.

    ●The 1 and 2 Johnsons Excel﹣bus from Stratford﹣upon﹣Avon drops passengers at the end of our mile﹣long drive.

    (3)  

    We are open every day except Christmas Day. In bad weather we may close the Arboretum, so please call us on 01386701441 before setting out.

    ●Pets

     Dogs are welcome throughout the Visitor Centre and the Arboretum but must be closely watched all times.

    (4)  

    Parking for cars and coaches is FREE. You'll find picnic areas near to the lower car parks. Sorry no picnics in the Arboretum.

    (5)  

    ●Sign up to receive our regular email newsletters if you love Batsford,

    ●Check for the latest admission charges (门票价格) before you come.

    Website: www.batsarb.couk

    Email: arboretum@batsfordfoundation.co.uk

A. Opening times

B.How to find us

C. Parking and picnics

D. Keep in touch

E.A garden for all seasons

来源:2020年浙江省嘉兴市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2020-12-29
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

EXCITING stories are everywhere in animation movies. Little villages, wild jungles and a faraway island…Get ready for trips to these places in some new films.

Name

Release date

Introduction

Kung Fu Panda 3

Jan 29

2018

In China

The chubby Panda Po is back! In the new movie Kung Fu Panda 3, Po finds the Secret Panda Village, and meets many other pandas. But not all is well. A new enemy Kai comes. He wants to beat all the kung fu masters around China and take away their power. Po has to stop him. He tries to teach kung fu to other pandas, and they try to save China.

The Jungle

Book

April 15

2018

In the US

This is a story about finding one's human nature while living

in the wild. The boy Mowgli grows up with a family of wolves in the jungle. A tiger thinks humans are bad because they hurt him once. As a human, Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome there and decides to leave. The boy starts his trip of self﹣discovery in the jungle.

The Angry

Birds Movie

May 20

2018

In the US

If you played the mobile phone game Angry Birds, you must

remember those colorful little birds with angry faces. But why on earth are they so angry? That's the story The Angry Birds Movie wants to tell.

The birds live on an island far away from the rest of the world

and they know nothing of the outside world. One day, the island meets its first visitors﹣the green pigs. They are up to something. See how the conflict between the birds and the green pigs began in the 3﹣D animated movie.

(1)The underlined word "animation" can be replaced by  

A. play

B. cartoon

C. war

D. opera

(2)In order to destroy Kai's plan, Po tries to  

A. find his father Li Shan for help

B. come to China to learn Kung Fu

C. go to his birth place to find villagers for help

D. teach villagers Kung Fu to fight against him

(3)Why does Mowgli decide to leave in The Jungle Book at last? Because  

A. he doesn't find humans' nature

B. he wants to start his trip of self﹣discovery

C. animals don't want to accept him any more

D. he likes living with wolves to find human's nature

(4)From The Angry Birds Movie we can guess that  

A. living on an island far away from the rest of the world may be very boring

B. people who play the mobile phone game will remember the birds' angry face

C. the first visitors and the birds are up to something

D. the birds might not get along well with the pigs in the following story

(5)The information most probably comes from  

A. a fiction

B. a newspaper

C. a note

D. a book

来源:2018年山东省枣庄市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2020-12-31
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

SCHOOL SHOW

music

July 26th

7:00 pm﹣10:00 pm

On the playground

we need some students for the school show. What can you do? Can you sing or dance? Can you play the piano?

Can you play the guitar?

Please call Mr. Li at 07312256 before July 23rd.

Come and join us

(1)Where is the school show held?  

A. On the playground

B. At the library

C. In the classroom

(2)This picture mainly introduces  

A. a talk show

B. a music show

C. a sports show

来源:2020年湖南省株洲市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2020-12-30
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

It is expected that Pacific Island countries will become popular with Chinese tourists in 2019. Which one should you choose for your summer holiday?

Country

What you need to know

Language

What you need to do

Papua

New

Guinea

It is the largest one of the Pacific Island countries. Both the mainland and its islands are perfect for deep sea diving (潜水).

English & Tok Pisin

Go deep sea diving in the Solomon Sea.

Kingdom

of

Tonga

Tonga is ahead of the rest of the world: it's the first country in the world to start a new day.

English &

Tongan

Visit the Royal Palace

of Tonga.

The

Republic of

Vanuatu

It sits between Hawaii and Australia. In Vanuatu, you'll find the world's only underwater post office in the capital, Port

Villa.

English,

French &

Bislama

Send a postcard from the underwater post office.

Fiji

Fiji is one of the world's best﹣known places for your holidy. The island's blue sea, white﹣sand beaches and the forests are well worth seeing.

Fijian &

English

Go diving on Mana Islan.

(1)Which country is the first one to start a new day?   

A. Papua New Guinea.

B. Kingdom of Tonga.

C. The Republic of Vanuatu.

D. Fiji.

(2)People go to Fiji for their holidays mainly because   

A. things there are well worth seeing

B. the underwater post office is exciting

C. they want to stay in the Royal Palace

D. it is the largest Pacific Island country

(3)Which language is spoken in all the four Pacific Island countries?   

A. Tok Pisin.

B. French.

C. Bislama.

D. English.

(4)What is the purpose of the text?   

A. To ask for some help.

B. To introduce languages.

C. To answer a question.

D. To offer holiday choices.

来源:2019年安徽省中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-01-16
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

Club name: Short Story Writing Club       Club leader: Claire Smith

Meeting time: Friday 4:00 p.m. ﹣5:00 p.m.   Club aim: To improve short story writing skills

Club activities:

➢Read short stories in different styles (风格);

➢Write short stories using different skills;

➢Hold workshops to discuss the short stories that members read and write;

➢Invite famous writers to give talks on short story writing.

Materials needed: Paper and pen for each student

Plan for finding new members:

➢Make posters (海报) and put them up around the school;

➢Put a notice in the school newspaper and on the school website;

➢Put a video on the school website.

Signed: Claire Smith

(1)The chart (图表) above is most probably  for a new club.

A. a plan

B. a letter

C. an invitation

(2)The club activities include the following EXCEPT  

A. holding workshops

B. inviting famous writers

C. putting stories on the school website

来源:2020年湖南省长沙市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2020-12-30
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

Beijing World Hotel

Sports Club

You can do many different sports here to keep healthy. You'll never get bored. Our program is always working on new ways to keep you strong and happy.

Location First level. West Wing Building, Beijing World Trade Center

Opening Hours 14:00 to 21:30

Gourmet

It is simple to prepare a great meal for your family or friends now! You can buy the best meat, milk products, wines, bread, cakes and more …

Location Basement 1, Beijing World Trade Center

Opening Hours19:00 to 21:00

Lost Horizon

You are the star at the Lost Horizon karaoke room. Over 7,000 choices of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English songs are all for your singing pleasure.

Location Ground level, West Wing Building , Beijing World Trade Center

Opening Hours

19:00 to 01:00(Sunday﹣ Thursday);

19:00 to 03:00(Friday﹣ Saturday)

Brauhaus

Here we open an excellent German bar. Guests will feel the atmosphere of a bar in Berlin, enjoy real German beers and meals.

Location Ground Level, West Wing Building, Being World Trade Center

Opening Hours

12:00 to 03:00(Sunday﹣ Thursday );

12:00 to 05:00(Friday﹣Saturday)

◇For more information, please call service center (85144800).

(1)If you want to find a place to sing karaoke, you can go to  

A. Sports Club

B. Lost Horizon

C. Gourmet

D. Brauhaus

(2)According to the passage, Gourmet is a place where you can  

A. do many different sports

B. visit during the daytime

C. buy something to eat

D. buy anything you want

(3)Which of the following statements is NOT true?  

A. You can enjoy real German beers and meals in Brauhaus.

B. Sports Club opens from 2:00 p. m. to 9:30 p.m..

C. Lost Horizon is on Ground Level of West Wing Building.

D. You can stay in Brauhaus from morning till night.

来源:2018年山东省泰安市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2020-12-31
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

Here is the 6﹣day weather report in Suqian, Jiangsu Province.

Day

Description

Temperature

Humidity(湿度)

Monday

June 29

Partly Sunny

27°C / 19°C

91%

Tuesday

June 30

A. M. Showers

28°C / 21°C

85%

Wednesday

July 1

Partly Cloudy

27°C / 23°C

79%

Thursday

July 2

Mostly Sunny

25°C / 20°C

89%

Friday

July 3

Mostly Cloudy

30°C / 24°C

87%

Saturday

July 4

P. M. Showers

31°C/ 22°C

92%

(1)What's the weather like on Wednesday, July 1?  

A. Mostly Sunny.

B. Partly Cloudy.

C. A. M. Showers.

D. P. M. Showers.

(2)The highest temperature appears on  

A. Tuesday

B. Monday

C. Saturday

D. Thursday

(3)The humidity on Friday, July 3 is  

A.92%

B.85%

C.79%

D.87%

来源:2020年江苏省宿迁市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-01-07
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

Takeover Day

    Want to be a football coach,a policeman or a musician?If you could do any job for a day,what would it be?Takeover Day offers young people this chance.

    Takeover Day is an event for young people to "take over" the day from adults(成年人).Of course,it's difficult to give someone the job of a film star or a model!However,Takeover Day has offered young people jobs as news reporters,teachers and even politicians(政客).

    The event serves two purposes.First,it gives young people experience in different kinds of jobs.Second,adults can learn from young people's opinions and fresh ideas.

    Here's what the students say about their Takeover Day.

Simon,16,went to Coventry Football Club.He became coach of the football team for a day. "Having a go at training professional players.was an unforgettable experience,"said Simon. "If I had the chance,I would do this job every day."

Sally,15,became the head teacher of her school. "I'd go mad if I were a head teacher!" she said."So many meetings!"Sally thinks she learned a lot."My favourite part of the day was meeting the school cook and improving the school menus for the week.I was a great chance to tell her what we really like eating!"

Paul,17,spent the day with an important politician.He even went to a meeting at Buckingham Palace!' Paul thought that if everyone;had the chance to follow a politician for a day,they'd be amazed. "It isn't a nine﹣to﹣five job:It's 24/7,"he said. "We even had no time for lunch."

(1)What may Simon choose to be in the future?   

A.A model.

B.A politician.

C.A head teacher.

D.A football coach.

(2)What do Sally and Paul probably think of their Takeover Day?   

A.Busy but exciting.

B.Peaceful but tiring.

C.Amazing and relaxing.

D.Easy and unforgettable.

(3)Takeover Day is set up for young people to   .

A.spread ideas

B.become famous

C.know more about jobs

D.work for their schools

来源:2021年浙江省湖州市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-09-03
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

Poster 1

FINAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

•Doors close 5 minutes before the exam begins.

•Show your student ID card to examiner when you enter the room.

•No phones,no books.

Poster 2

BEFORE THE EXAM

•Have your ID card ready.

•Listen to the instructions.

• Arrive 10 minutes before exam.

IN THE EXAM

•Mobile phones switched off and put away.

•ID card visible on the desk.

•No talking.

•No food or drinks in exam room.

Poster 3

• Follow the examiner's instructions.

•If you have a question,raise your hand.

•No mobile phones,books or bags in the exam.

•Please use a blue or black pen.

阅读以上三则考试须知,根据其内容判断下列各小题的正误。正确的填(涂)A,错误(涂)B。

(1)The first poster shows the instructions for a mid﹣term exam.    

(2)In Poster 2,one who is taking part in the exam should arrive 10 minutes before the exam.    

(3)In Poster 3,you can only use a black pen when having the exam.    

(4)Not all the posters say something about ID card.    

(5)"Mobile phones switched off and put away" means you can't have your mobile phone on the table.    

来源:2021年甘肃省天水市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-08-17
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

阅读广告,从各题所给的选项中,选择最佳选项.

Learning Computers

This twelve﹣hour course is for people who need to learn about computers.You will learn what computers are,what they can and can't do and how to use them.

Course fee(费用):75

Jan.4,7,11,14,18,21   Wed.& Sat.9:00﹣﹣11:00a.m.

Zhang Hua is a teacher from Beijing University.He has over twenty years of experience in the computer field.

Typing

This course is for those who want to learn to type.You are tested first and then you can practice at one of the eight different skills levels.This lets you learn at your own speed.Each program lasts(持续) 20hours.Bring your own paper.

Course fee:125

Two hours each evening for two weeks.New classes begin every two weeks.This course is taught by a number of professional teachers.

Language Study

Have you ever tried to improve your English?Do you want o learn English well?This three﹣month course will help you make it.Come and join us.

Course fee:130

Mon.& Wed.2:00﹣﹣5:00p.m.

All the teachers are from English﹣speaking countries.

56.If you choose the Learning Computers course,you'll have classes   

A.

from Monday to Friday

B.

on Wednesday and Saturday

C.

on January 4,7,12,15

D.

in the afternoon every day

57.From the ads we know that Zhang Hua   

A.

is a teacher from Beijing University

B.

has no experience in the computer field

C.

can teach you English well

D.

comes from an English﹣speaking country

58.If you choose the Typing course,you   

A.

should have a test first

B.

needn't bring your own paper

C.

can't learn at your own speed

D.

should pay $75

59.Mr.Black works in the day and only has time in the evening,he can only choose the   course.

A.

Learning Computers

B.

Typing

C.

Language Study

D.

None of the above

60.The language Study course will last   

A.

twelve hours

B.

two weeks

C.

three months

D.

three years.

来源:2016年广西梧州市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-01-28
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

Kids' Summer Jobs

Camp Counselor (辅导员)

We are looking for people to join us as a camp counselor at Cuya Outdoor School.We connect children to science through nature.Our camp counselors are energetic and supportive, and more importantly,caring team members. This is an eight﹣hour everyday job in the ten﹣day﹣long program during the summer.

Hours: 9:00 a. m ~5:00 p. m

Pay: $10 per hour

LEGO Engineering Instructor

Do you enjoy taking things apart and then putting them back together? If so,then this may be your dream job! We are looking for smart and creative LEGO engineering instructors.

Hours: 2:00 p. m. ~5:00 p. m. Pay: $ 15 per hour

Teacher's Aide (助手)

We are looking for part﹣time teacher's aides for our Inspire Kids.Pre﹣school in Newburgh.Teacher's aides need to prepare materials, help children finish activities and create a safe environment.

Hours: 8:00 a. m ~11:00 a.m.   Pay: $ 100 per week

Summer Care Giver

I'm looking for someone careful and patient to watch my kids when I'm working from 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. I have a 7﹣year﹣old daughter, and a 5﹣year﹣old son. I am also asking you to prepare snacks and clean up the rooms.

Pay: $ 150 per week

(1)How much can a camp counselor make in total?  

A. $10.

B. $100.

C. $150.

D. $800.

(2)To be a LEGO engineering instructor, one has to be  

A. caring

B. creative

C. energetic

D. patient

(3)What does a teacher s aide need to do?  

A. Help children do activities.

B. Teach children science.

C. Play LEGO with children.

D. Prepare snacks for children.

(4)What summer job can Jerry apply for if he is free from 10:00 a. m to 4:00 p. m ?  

A. Teacher's aide.

B. Summer care giver.

C. Camp counselor.

D. LEGO engineering instructor.

(5)Where can you probably find this text?  

A. On a website.

B. In a dictionary.

C.In a guide book.

D. In a picture book.

来源:2020年山东省日照市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-01-04
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

Crazy Bubble Run

The happiest family activity Ever!

Time: 10 a. m.

Date: November 3rd

A Money﹣Raising Event for the City Charity Program

Organized by United Nations Children's Fund(联合国儿童基金会)

Come and get your Bubble Run Bag (T﹣shirt, number plate, hair band,

waterproof(防水的) bag, color stickers and water gun) at 9:30 a. m. ! We will

be waiting for you at the Olympic Park in Beijing!

Registration Fees: ¥120 Student

¥150 Non﹣student

¥ 240 One adult with a child aged 5﹣10

For more information: www. crazybubblerun. com

Tel: 010﹣8856941340.

(1)When will the Crazy Bubble Run event begin?  

A. At 9:30 a. m. on October lst.

B. At 10 a. m. on October lst

C. At 9:30 a. m. on November lst.

D. At 10 a. m. on November 3rd.

(2)Who started this running event?  

A. United Nations Children's Fund.

B. Beijing Municipal Government.

C. City Charity Program.

D. The Olympic Park.

(3)Which of the following is NOT true according to the poster(海报)?  

A. Two adults with a child aged 6 should pay ¥240 for this event.

B. The event wants to raise money.

C. We can know the website of the event.

D. Crazy Bubble Run is a happy family activity.

来源:2019年山东省泰安市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-01-08
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

Want to enjoy some extreme sports(极限运动)? Here are a small number of the extreme sport clubs across universities in the UK.

Oetopush(水中曲棍球)

Oxford,York,Aberdeen and Warwick are only some of the universities that offer this rather unusual sport. Anyone who is able to swim can play. It is played by two teams of six players. Everyone wears a mask and carries a small wooden stick.

Skiing and snowboarding

Nearly every university in the UK has a skiing and snowboarding club. For example, Brumski & Board Club of Birmingham University has run for 30years and has about 500members. They hold Christmas and Easter ski trips every year and take part in competitions.

Skateboarding

Warwick University is home to the Longboarding Club. A Longboard is two or three feet longer than a usual skateboard and has a wider wheel base. Instead of offering club T﹣shirts, the Longboarding Club lets members have their personal socks.

BASE jumping

The University of Lincoln offers BASE jumping. In BASE jumping, players jump from fixed objects and use a parachute (降落伞) to break their fall. They go on weekly trips to Skydive Hibaldstow.

31.If a student wants to take part in Octopush,he or she should be able to  

A.ski        

B.swim           

C.skate            

D.skydive

32. How many members are there in Brumski ~ Board Club?  

A. About 30.       

B. About 300.        

C. About 50.         

D. About 500

33. A usual skateboard is  than a Longboard.

A. shorter       

B. longer      

C. wider               

D. bigger

34. Which university offers BASE jumping?  

A. Oxford.         

B. York.              

C. Lincoln.           

D. Warwick.

35. According to the passage, which of the following is the most common sport in UK universities?  

A. Octopush.     

B. Snowboarding.     

C. Skateboarding.     

D. BASE jumping.

来源:2017年江苏省泰州市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-02-03
  • 题型:未知
  • 难度:未知

初中英语广告布告类阅读阅读理解