【备考2023】中考英语重难点专题特训学案（全国通用）—— 29 阅读理解之应用文 （原卷版+解析版）

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专项五 中考题型
重难点29 阅读理解之应用文

满分技巧
解答广告图表类题，要仔细阅读表格中的内容，表格类阅读材料一般都直观地表达出所要传递的信息。考生只要能看懂各个项目的意义，即可找出所设问题的答案。这类材料一般不涉及难度太大的题目。
纵观历年各省市的中考题可以看出广告图表类的文章在阅读理解中占有相当大的比重，一般四篇阅读理解中至少有一篇是广告图表类。广告图表类的文章属于应用文的行列。考生在阅读这类材料时，主要从两方面入手：
一是了解图表的主题，确定图表的主要内容，二是推敲图画上的文字或数字，找出它们之间的关联或试图表达的含义。

全国各地市英语中考中应用文是阅读理解题目中重要文体之一，此类中考题目多以包含广告、招聘、咨询和建议、通知等类型的文章呈现。
典例解析
（2022·湖南张家界·统考中考真题）阅读下面的材料, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
English Corner for Students
Time:16:00—18:00 (from Monday to Friday)
Place: 1st Floor of our school library
Tel: 6783289
Foreign teachers: Tomas & Sam

1．Which floor is English Corner on? ________A．1st Floor of our school library.
B．2nd Floor of our school library.
C．3rd Floor of our school library.
2．Who can help the students? ________
A．Jack and Tom. B．Tomas and John. C．Tomas and Sam.
3．Tina goes to the English Corner from Monday to Friday, she will spend ________ hours.
A．5 B．8 C．10

【短文大意】
本文介绍了学生英语角的相关信息。
【答案解析】
1．细节理解题。根据“Place: 1st Floor of our school library”可知，英语角在我们学校图书馆一楼。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据“Foreign teachers: Tomas & Sam”可知，外教Tomas和Sam可以帮助学生。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据“Time:16:00—18:00 (from Monday to Friday)”（时间：周一至周五16：00—18：00。）可知， Tina从周一到周五去英语角，她要花10个小时。故选C。



（2022·湖北荆门·统考中考真题）Welcome to our new clubs!
Chinese Knot ClubKnots can also be art. You can learn the old stories behind the knots and learn to make your own ones. The traditional red knots are believed to bring people happiness and good luck.
Time: 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m., Tuesday
Place: Room 308
Taijiquan ClubAs an ancient form of exercise, taijiquan brings peace to our mind and body with slow and quiet movements. Let’s follow Mr. Su and do it together. It will help you shake off the stress in your life.
Time: 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday
Place: The Youth Square
Chinese Calligraphy(书法) ClubCome and join us, boys and girls! You can enjoy the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and learn how to write Chinese characters(汉字) beautifully. Ms. Zhang is waiting for you here.
Time: 3:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m., Thursday
Place: Room 107
Beijing Opera ClubIn our club, you can learn to perform Beijing opera and play roles from ancient times.
Mr. Wu is a famous Beijing opera actor. He gives lessons each Friday and we go to Mei Lanfang Theater to enjoy Beijing opera shows once a month.
Time: 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m., Friday
Place: Room 105

1． In Chinese culture, the red knots are a symbol of ________.
A．art B．peace C．old stories D．good luck
2．When can you go to the Taijiquan Club?
A．At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. B．At 10:00 a. m. on Monday.
C．At 5:30 p.m. on Friday. D．At 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
3．What can we learn about the Beijing Opera Club?
A．Its lessons are given by Mr. Su. B．Its members meet once a week.
C．Its members perform at a theater. D．Its teacher is a famous performer.

【短文大意】
本文是一篇应用文，向我们介绍几个新的俱乐部。
【答案解析】
1．细节理解题。根据“The traditional red knots are believed to bring people happiness and good luck.”可知，传统的红结被认为能给人们带来幸福和好运。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据“Taijiquan Club...Time: 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday”可知，太极拳俱乐部的时间是周一到周五的晚上5:30到6:30，故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据“He gives lessons each Friday”可知，每个星期五上课，所以成员每周见一次面，故选B。
（2022·宁夏·统考中考真题）
Guang Hua Community ActivitiesThe Dragon Boat Festival is coming along with Children’s Day. Our community is going to hold some parent-child activities to celebrate the two festivals. Come and make zongzi with your child! Each child will get a gift if they tell a story about the Dragon Boat Festival. Families with children under 14 are welcome.
Welcome to take part in our community activities!
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m, Saturday, May 29
Place: the community service center
Price for a family:￥28
For questions or more information, call us at 415-3778.

4． The purpose of the community activities is to ________.
A．eat zongzi B．get a gift
C．celebrate Children’s Day D．celebrate the two festivals
5．How can a child get a gift?
A．By making zongzi. B．By telling a story.
C．By playing games. D．By singing a song.
6．How long will the activities last(持续)?
A．Half an hour. B．One hour.
C．Two hours. D．Three hours.
7．If you want to know more information, you can ________.
A．make a call B．go online
C．write a letter D．send an e­mail

【短文大意】
本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了光华社区为庆祝端午节和儿童节计划举办的活动安排。
【答案解析】
4．细节理解题。根据“Our community is going to hold some parent­child activities to celebrate the two festivals.”可知社区活动的目的是庆祝两个节日。故选D。
5．细节理解题。根据“Each child will get a gift if they tell a story about the Dragon Boat Festival.”可知孩子讲一个关于端午节的故事，就会得到一份礼物。故选B。
6．细节理解题。根据“Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m, Saturday, May 29”可知活动时间是5月29日星期六上午9点到11点。故选C。
7．细节理解题。根据“For questions or more information, call us at 415-3778”可知，如有问题或了解更多信息，请致电415-3778。故选A。
（2022·山东淄博·统考中考真题）
Are you a good digital citizen (数字公民)?
Test yourself and check your result at the end.
Do you believe everything online?
No! I always check them.
I don’t really think about them.
I believe everything online.
Are you interested in technology?
Yes, I love learning about it.
I’m interested in some, not all.
I’m not interested in it at all.
Are you nice to people online?
Yes, I’m always nice.
I’m often nice.
I don’t think much.
Do you know how to stay safe online?
Yes, I am very careful.
I am not sure.
I don’t mind at all.
Do you think carefully before you share a photo?
Yes, I always ask myself if it’s good to share it.
I know that’s probably important, but I don’t always care.
I just share photos without thinking. I don’t really worry.
MostlysCongratulations! You’re a good digital citizen. You know how to enjoy technology for study and play safely. Great!
MostlysYou aren’t a bad digital citizen, but you could be better! Think carefully and improve yourself online.
MostlysOh, dear! You need to work on being a good digital citizen. Learn more, or you may get into trouble one day.

8． What should a good digital citizen do to stay safe online?
A．He should be very careful. B．He should be really relaxed.
C．He should share everything. D．He should believe everyone.
9．If Tom choosesmostly, what do you think of him according to the passage?
A．He is a really careful digital citizen. B．He is sure about how to go online safely.
C．He isn’t bad, but he needs to think carefully. D．He is bad, and he may get into trouble easily.
10．This passage may be ________.
A．a story B．a test C．a plan D．a menu

【短文大意】
本文是一个有关数字公民的测试。
【答案解析】
8．细节理解题。根据“Do you know how to stay safe online”及“Yes, I am very careful.”可知，一个好的数字公民应该十分的小心，故选A。
9．细节理解题。根据“You aren’t a bad digital citizen, but you could be better! Think carefully and improve yourself online.”可知，汤姆并不是一个糟糕的数字公民，但是要仔细思考，故选C。
10．推理判断题。根据“Test yourself”和全文内容可知，本文是一个有关数字公民的测试，故选B。
（2022·江苏淮安·统考中考真题）
11．How long is the boat trip around Sunset Island?
A．Two hours. B．Three hours. C．Four hours. D．Eight hours.
12．________ can show you the history of Sunset Island.
A．Rosetown Reserve B．Tourist Information Centre
C．The Victoria Restaurant D．Port George Museum
13．Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A．You can’t swim on Sunset Island.
B．You can find some wildlife at Rosetown Reserve.
C．There is only one restaurant on Sunset Island.
D．Tourist Information Centre is open every day.
14．The reading material is most probably from a _________.
A．reading report B．shopping list C．travel guide D．science magazine

【短文大意】
本文主要介绍了景点——Sunset Island。
【答案解析】
11．细节理解题。根据“Two-hour trip leaves each day at 09:00”可知，是两小时旅行，故选A。
12．细节理解题。根据“Find out more about Sunset Island in the eighteenth century and the story of our people”可知，Port George Museum可以了解历史，故选D。
13．细节理解题。根据“At Rosetown Reserve you'll find widlife that only lives on Sunset Island.”可知，在Rosetown Reserve可以发现野外生物，故选B。
14．推理判断题。根据图片内容可知，主要介绍了Sunset Island这个景点，因此可以在旅行杂志上看见这篇文章，故选C。
（2022·四川绵阳·统考中考真题）Five Most Popular Books Of The Week

Tiger in Trouble
By Jess Butterworth
Price: $15
In this book, Tilly and her friends set out to India to help at a wildlife zoo. There, they come across monkeys, bears and elephants—but what has become of the tigers? Written as if it is Tilly’s diary, this is perfect for younger readers.

The Secret Sunshine Project
By Benjamin Dean
Price: $10
Last summer, Bea, her older sister Riley and their parents had the best day ever in London but now because of Dad’s death, Bea, Riley and Mum have to leave their London home and live in a sleepy countryside village. Seeing how sad Riley is, Bea decides to work on “The Secret Sunshine Project” to cheer up her big sister. Finally, she makes it.

Ghostcloud
By Michael Mann
Price: $25
Luke leads a poor life, digging up coal for Battersea Power Station. Then he meets a magic girl Alma, who can ride clouds through the night sky—and things begin to change. Set in an island, this is an imaginative story exploring friendship, courage and freedom.

Harley Hitch and the Missing Moon
By Vashti Hardy
Price: $22
In the book, a problem-solving girl called Harley returns to a world, where science rules. When Harley breaks a small wooden box by chance and makes the moon disappear, suddenly all is in a mess—and it’s Harley’s job to make things right again.

From Dusk to Dawn
By Henry Krauss
Price: $13
This book shares a collection of poems that paints a picture of how people help each other in difficult times.
15．Which book is the best choice for younger readers?
A．Tiger in Trouble. B．Ghostcloud.
C．Harley Hitch and the Missing Moon. D．The Secret Sunshine Project.
16．What can we learn about The Secret Sunshine Project?
A．Bea’s dad helps the sisters. B．Bea makes her sister happy again.
C．Bea’s story takes place in the US. D．Bea’s mother has to stay in London.
17．Who changes Luke’s life?
A．Tilly. B．Harley. C．Alma. D．Riley.
18．What happens after Harley breaks a small wooden box?
A．She loses her job. B．She repairs the box.
C．Everything is getting on well. D．The moon can’t be found.
19．How much is From Dusk to Dawn?
A．$10. B．$13. C．$15. D．$22.

【短文大意】
本文是一篇说明文，介绍本周五本最受欢迎的书。
【答案解析】
15．细节理解题。根据Tiger in Trouble中的“Written as if it is Tilly’s diary, this is perfect for younger readers.”可知，Tiger in Trouble非常适合年轻读者。故选A。
16．细节理解题。根据“Seeing how sad Riley is, Bea decides to work on ‘‘The Secret Sunshine Project’ to cheer up her big sister. Finally, she makes it.”可知，看到莱莉的悲伤，Bea决定参与“秘密阳光计划”，让她的姐姐高兴起来。最后她成功了。故选B。
17．细节理解题。根据“Then he meets a magic girl Alma, who can ride clouds through the night sky—and things begin to change.”可知，Luke遇到了一个魔法女孩Alma，她可以骑着云穿过夜空，事情开始发生变化。所以是Alma改变了Luke的生活，故选C。
18．细节理解题。根据“When Harley breaks a small wooden box by chance and makes the moon disappear”可知，Harley偶然打破了一个小木箱，让月亮消失了。故选D。
19．细节理解题。根据“From Dusk to Dawn Price: $13”可知，From Dusk to Dawn的价格是13美元，故选B。
（2022·山东烟台·统考中考真题）Noticeboard
Babysitter wantedFor Jan’s 2-year-old twins. Weekday evenings for up to six hours a week. Would be proper for a student with some experience. £ 4.50 an hour.
Call 719 873 466.
Lost!!
Small grey cat missing in the Lees Hall area. She’s afraid of dogs and teenage boys. If you see her, please, please phone 719 767 472.
We really miss her!
Mary Brown
Room to letTwo students looking for one more to share Blue House. Own room with single bed, bookcase, desk and chair. Near the university and a shopping center. £ 248 per month (including WiFi). Non-smoker only.
Phone Luka at 719 533 857.
Holiday jobDo you want to get some pocket money this summer? Do you speak another language?
We need French, Spanish or German speakers to work for us in the City Museum shop. Wednesday—Saturday. Send your self-introduction to 719543676@shopjob.lkj.

20． If Tom finds the cat, what number should he call?
A．719 873 466. B．719 533 857. C．719 767 472. D．719 543 676.
21．How many people are living in Blue House now?
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
22．When should one work in the City Museum shop?
A．On Mondays. B．On Tuesdays. C．On Thursdays. D．On Sundays.

【短文大意】
本文是一篇应用文，介绍了布告栏上的四则广告。
【答案解析】
20．细节理解题。根据“Lost!!”中“If you see her, please, please phone 719 767 472.”可知，如果汤姆找到了猫，他应该打电话到719 767 472。故选C。
21．细节理解题。根据“Room to let”中“Two students looking for one more to share Blue House.”可知，两名学生想再找一名来合租，所以目前住了二人。故选B。
22．细节理解题。根据“Holiday job”中“Wednesday-Saturday.可知，城市博物馆商店的工作时间是周三到周六。故选C。
（2022·辽宁鞍山·统考中考真题）Holiday Hotel—the best hotel for your holiday
Hotel rules:
◆Pay in cash（现金）or by bank card or through mobile payment（手机支付）before you stay.
◆You aren’t allowed to smoke here or bring animals into our hotel.
◆You can’t have visitors in your rooms after 22:00.
◆We close the front door at 23:00. Please don’t forget to take your room card.
Meals:
◆Breakfast: 7:00-10:00 Lunch: 11:30-13:30 Dinner: 17:00-20:00
◆We offer dishes from different places, so you can have many choices.
Entertainment（娱乐）:
◆Sunday evening (19:00-22:00):enjoy a concert Friday evening (19:00-21:00): enjoy popular films The swimming pool: open all summer
◆The children’s playground: open all year round Free Wi-Fi is available throughout（遍及）the hotel.
For more information, please click（点击）http://www. holidayhotel.com.cn.
23．There are ________ ways to pay for the cost of Holiday Hotel.
A．two B．three C．four D．five
24．According to the passage, you can ________.
A．smoke in the hotel B．have visitors in your room before 22:00 in the hotel
C．bring pets into the hotel D．return to your room at 23:30 in the hotel
25．You can enjoy your dinner ________.
A．at 10:30 a.m. B．at 11:00 a.m. C．at 4:30 p.m. D．at 7:00 p.m.
26．What can you do in the hotel?
A．You can swim all year round. B．You can enjoy a concert on Friday evening.
C．You can taste many kinds of dishes. D．You can use the Wi-Fi only in your room.
27．You can get more information about the hotel ________.
A．on the Internet B．in a dictionary C．in a story book D．in a newspaper

【短文大意】
本文主要介绍了假日酒店的规章、娱乐信息。
【答案解析】
23．细节理解题。根据“◆Pay in cash（现金）or by bank card or through mobile payment（手机支付）before you stay.”可知可以现金支付，银行卡支付或手机支付，总共三种方式，故选B。
24．细节理解题。根据“◆You aren’t allowed to smoke here or bring animals into our hotel.◆You can’t have visitors in your rooms after 22:00.◆We close the front door at 23:00. Please don’t forget to take your room card.”可知B选项“酒店22:00前可以让访客进入您的房间”是正确的，其他选项酒店是不允许的，故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据“Dinner:17:00-20:00”可知晚餐时间是五点到八点，D选项时间符合，故选D。
26．细节理解题。根据“◆We offer dishes from different places, so you can have many choices.”可知你可以品尝到各种各样的菜肴。故选C。
27．推理判断题。根据“For more information, please click（点击）http://www. holidayhotel.com.cn.”可知你可以在网上获得更多关于这家酒店的信息。故选A。
（2022·吉林长春·统考中考真题）In order to provide nicer service for the residents（居民）, Xingfu Community made surveys among 800 residents who lived here. The surveys were mainly about the residents’ favorite community activities. It took the staff lots of time and effort to make the surveys. The residents were surveyed in four ways: talking on the phone, answering questions online, communicating face to face and sending letters to the community. Most of the residents were surveyed by answering questions online. Here are the diagrams（图表）showing the results.

After the two surveys above and other surveys, the staff of Xingfu Community improved the service that the residents were not satisfied with. They also provided more kinds of activities for the residents.
根据短文和图表内容，选择最佳答案。
28．Most of the residents were surveyed by ________.
A．talking on the phone B．answering questions online
C．communicating face to face D．sending letters to the community
29．About ________ of the residents in the survey like community activities.
A．18% B．21% C．29% D．61%
30．The residents in the survey like ________ most.
A．dancing B．reading C．kids’ show time D．parents class
31．The residents in Xingfu Community ________.
A．make some other surveys B．can choose different activities
C．provide nicer service themselves D．think badly of the community activities
32．From the passage, we can know the staff in Xingfu Community are ________.
A．polite B．careless C．hard-working D．independent

【短文大意】
本文是幸福社区有关居民喜欢的社区活动的调查结果。
【答案解析】
28．细节理解题。根据“Most of the residents were surveyed by answering questions online”可知，大多数居民通过在线回答问题的方式接受了调查，故选B。
29．细节理解题。根据图表1内容可知，61%的居民喜欢社区活动，故选D。
30．细节理解题。根据图表2内容可知，喜欢跳舞的居民（38%）占比最多，故选A。
31．细节理解题。根据“They also provided more kinds of activities for the residents”可知，居民可以选择不同的活动，故选B。
32．推理判断题。根据“It took the staff lots of time and effort to make the surveys”及“the staff of Xingfu Community improved the service that the residents were not satisfied with”可知，社区工作人员花费很长时间和努力来做这个调查，对于居民不满意的进行了改善，由此可推断社区工作人员很勤奋，故选C。
（2022·贵州六盘水·统考中考真题）
Fishbourne Gardens
Visitor Information 2022
Opening Times
January open Saturday & Sunday only: 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
March to October: 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
November to December: 10 a.m.—3 p.m.
Admission Prices
Adult        £8.90
Senior        £8.20
Child 5-16 (Under 5s Free)    £4.70
Carer for disabled (if required)    Free
Under 16s must be accompanied (陪伴) by an adult at all times
Groups of 15 or more qualify for reduced
Admission charge
Adult/Senior        £7.40
Child 5—16 (Under 5s Free)    £3.60
Book tickets at:
Tel: 01243789829        Website: www.fishbourne.co.uk
Address:
Fishbourne, West Sussex PO 19 3QR
Email: fishbourne@sussexpast.co.uk

33． When can visitors visit Fishbourne Gardens in May?
A．At 8 a.m. B．At 9 a.m. C．At 11 a.m.
34．What should you follow if you are 15?
A．You must visit it by yourself.
B．You must visit it with an adult.
C．You must care for the disabled.
35．How much will they pay if a young couple visits it with their 4-year-old child?
A．£14.8. B．£17.8. C．£22.5.
36．How many ways can visitors use to book the tickets?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.

【短文大意】
本文主要介绍了Fishbourne花园2022年的游客须知信息。
【答案解析】
33．细节理解题。根据“March to October: 10 a.m.—5 p.m.”可知五月份上午十点到下午五点开放，游客可以在上午十一点参观Fishbourne花园。故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据“Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times”可知15岁需要成年人陪同才能参观Fishbourne花园。故选B。
35．推理判断题。根据“Adult £8.90 Senior £8.20 Child 5—16 (Under 5s Free) £4.70”可知4岁的孩子不需要付费，一对年轻夫妇需要付费：8.90×2=17.8（英镑）。故选B。
36．细节理解题。根据“Book tickets at: Tel: 01243789829 Website: www.fishbourne.co.uk”可知可以通过电话或网络来订票，两种方式。故选A。
（2022·辽宁丹东·统考中考真题）
Text 1: Liu Yang, born in October 1978, was chosen as the first Chinese woman astronaut in space in June, 2012. She made history. In June, 2022, she was sent to space again by Shenzhou-14.
Picture A
Text 2：Lhasa is the capital of Tibet. The Potala Palace (布达拉宫) in Lhasa makes Tibet famous all over the world. On the other hand, Tibet is also well-known for its beautiful natural sights. So a lot of visitors go there every year.
Picture B
Text 3: Recently, short video platforms (平台) have offered a fun and easy way to show the traditional art forms, such as paper cutting, shadow play works (皮影戏), Peking Opera. Young users know more about traditional Chinese culture from those videos.
Picture C
Text 4: Hands in the pockets — This is commonly seen in daily life. In Sweden and France, putting your hands in your pockets would be considered impolite in a business meeting, even though you may wear a suit.
Picture D

37． When was Liu Yang sent to space for the second time?
A．In 1978. B．In 2012. C．In 2021. D．In 2022.
38．There are ________ reasons why Tibet is well-known according to Text 2.
A．two B．three C．four D．five
39．Which picture shows the traditional art form mentioned in Text 3?
A．Picture A． B．Picture B． C．Picture C． D．Picture D．
40．Where can young people learn about the traditional Chinese art forms easily?
A．In space. B．In the Potala Palace.
C．On short video platforms. D．In Sweden and France.
41．Which one would be considered impolite in a business meeting in Sweden and France?
A．Putting your hands out of your pockets.
B．Shaking hands with business partners.
C．Wearing a suit with pockets.
D．Putting your hands in your pockets.

【短文大意】
本文是四篇文本，分别介绍刘洋，布达拉宫，皮影戏和双手插兜。
【答案解析】
37．细节理解题。根据“In June, 2022, she was sent to space again by Shenzhou-14.”可知，2022年6月，她被神舟14号再次送入太空。故选D。
38．细节理解题。根据“The Potala Palace in Lhasa makes Tibet famous all over the world. On the other hand, Tibet is also well-known for its beautiful natural sights.”可知，根据文本2，西藏之所以出名，有两个原因。故选A。
39．推理判断题。分析四张图片可知，Picture A展示了文本3中提到的传统艺术形式——皮影戏。故选A。
40．细节理解题。根据“short video platforms have offered a fun and easy way to show the traditional art forms”可知，短视频平台为传统艺术形式的展示提供了一种有趣而简单的方式，故选C。
41．细节理解题。根据“In Sweden and France, putting your hands in your pockets would be considered impolite in a business meeting, even though you may wear a suit.”可知，在瑞典和法国，即使你穿着西装，在商务会议上把手放在口袋里也会被认为是不礼貌的。故选D。
（2022·山东潍坊·统考中考真题）
Miss Bradley: Debbie? The people at Sunny Bank—you know, the home for old people—want someone to give a talk. Could you do it?
Debbie: Me? Stand up and talk? I can’t do that.
Miss B: Debbie, it’s not a big deal.

Jess: Why not, Debbie? I mean, the old people aren’t going to laugh or be nasty.
Debbie: No, I know. But…oh, I don’t know. I’m just not brave enough, that’s all. I can’t do it, and that’s that.

Jess: Here she comes. Go on, Pete.
Pete: OK. Well, look—it’s yellow Debbie. The school chicken.
Debbie: I beg your pardon?
Pete: I hear you won’t give a talk at Sunny Bank. Ooh, all those scary old people! It’s a bit pathetic, eh, Debbie?
Debbie: Chicken? Pathetic? No one calls me that!

Debbie: Miss Bradley? I’ve changed my mind. I want to do the talk after all.
Miss B: Good for you, Debbie. How about Friday, around 5 o’clock?
Jess: It worked! Well done, Pete.
Pete: Thanks. But I don’t think I can ever talk to Debbie again!
42．Miss Bradley asks Debbie to_________.
A．give a speech B．go to a bank
C．stand up and talk D．look after old people
43．What does the underlined word chicken in Picture 3 probably mean in Chinese?
A．小鸡 B．勇士 C．胆小鬼 D．大明星
44．By saying such words, Jess and Pete’s real purpose is to __________.
A．talk to Debbie B．encourage Debbie C．laugh at Debbie D．make Debbie angry

【短文大意】
本文讲述了Bradley老师想让Debbie在老人院演讲，她起初不同意，后来在同学的刺激下决定去试一试。
【答案解析】
42．细节理解题。根据“The people at Sunny Bank—you know, the home for old people—want someone to give a talk”可知，Bradley老师想让Debbie在老人院演讲，故选A。
43．词义猜测题。根据“I hear you won’t give a talk at Sunny Bank. Ooh, all those scary old people! It’s a bit pathetic”可知，嘲笑Debbie不敢去老人院做演讲，是一个胆小鬼，所以chicken表示“胆小鬼”，故选C。
44．推理判断题。根据“It worked! Well done, Pete”可知，他们说这些的目的是为了鼓励Debbie勇敢去老人院演讲，故选B。