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专题16 阅读理解

考点2 记叙文

（一）（2022·广东广州·中考真题）
Slowly but surely, Amy and her grandparents were making progress. Boxes of all sizes were placed on top of each other throughout the house. Amy’s grandparents had lived in the house for years and they had collected many things.
The dining room was full of memories. Amy’s grandfather kept many fine dinner plates（盘子）from his hometown. Amy remembered that they ate from the red, yellow, and blue plates during important holidays.
After carefully wrapping up（包裹）the plates and putting them into a box, Amy lifted it up and moved it out of the way. But the box was too heavy. It suddenly fell from her arms and dropped to the floor. All three of them heard the plates shatter.
“ I’m sorry! ” Amy apologised.
“ It’s okay, ” her grandfather said quietly. “ It was an accident. ”
They opened the box and, sure enough, many of the plates were broken. Only a few remained whole. Looking at the small pieces, Amy felt really terrible. She knew these plates were passed down from her great grandparents and …
“ Don’t worry, ” her grandmother said, patting her on the back. Carefully, they put the broken pieces into a rubbish bag.
They continued packing for a little while, but Amy still felt very sorry. She was trying very hard to think of a way to make it up for her grandparents.
Soon, Amy’s father came.
“ I have to go, ” she said. “ Dad is here to pick me up. ”
She kissed her grandparents both, picked up the bag of the broken pieces and left.
“ What’s that? ” her father asked, as Amy climbed into the car.
Amy looked at the bag in her hands as an idea came to her. “ This, ” she said, “ is an art project. ”
The following day, Amy went to an art store and bought everything she needed. Then she started to work. She used a thin board as the base. Then she took out the colourful plate pieces and glued them in a creative way on the board. When it was dry, Amy wrapped it up.
A few days later, Amy’s family had a big dinner at her grandparents’ new house. She handed her gift to her grandparents.
“ This is fantastic, Amy! ” said her grandfather.
“ I can’t wait to hang it up in our new home, ” Amy’s grandmother said as she gave her a big hug.
30．What was Amy helping her grandparents do at the beginning of the story?
A．Move to a new house. B．Wrap up some presents.
C．Collect fine dinner plates. D．Prepare a big family dinner.
31．Why did Amy feel sorry for the broken plates?
A．They were never used by the family. B．They were valuable holiday presents.
C．They were meaningful family treasures. D．They were expensive hometown products.
32．How did Amy finally deal with the broken plate pieces?
A．She sent them to an art store. B．She put them in her father’s car.
C．She made a special gift with them. D．She threw them into a rubbish bag.
33．Which of the following best describes Amy?
A．Kind and creative. B．Brave but forgetful.
C．Careless but helpful. D．Funny and hardworking.

（二）（2022·湖北随州·中考真题）
My mom told me a story that was about the school picnic. At that time, schools didn’t have a field day. The biggest day for them was School Picnic Day.
School Picnic Day was usually held on the last day of school in June. On that day, kids played simple games. No one cared who won or who lost.
Before the school picnic, parents always packed picnic baskets for the kids. They filled them with a lot of good food.
There was a poor family. They had no picnic lunch that year. When my mom noticed this, she tried to help them.
Just then, the teacher said there was going to be one final race before lunch. It was the sack race, in which two people get inside a sack and hop as fast as they can to the finish line. The winner would receive a special lunch basket.
My mom wanted to enter this race. She waited until she saw Mary, the eldest sister of the poor family, stand up. She asked Mary if she could be her partner, and Mary agreed. My mom went out of her way to make Mary win.
Later, Mary came and thanked my mom for being her partner. She said that her brothers and sisters really enjoyed the picnic lunch. According to mom, it was the best school picnic in the whole world.
16．What did children usually do on School Picnic Day?
A．Play simple games. B．Make delicious food.
C．Meet family members. D．Pick up apples.
17．Who always packed the baskets for kids before the school picnic?
A．Their parents. B．Their teachers. C．Their friends. D．Their partners.
18．Why did the writer’s mother want Mary to win the game?
A．Because Mary could run really fast. B．Because she never took part in games like this.
C．Because she wanted to help the poor family. D．Because she liked Mary.


（三）（2022·湖北随州·中考真题）
What Juliet was child, she often went to the city park and played with her friends. On a sunny morning, when Juliet came to the park with her mom, she looked around and felt very unhappy.
“What’s the matter, dear? What’s wrong with you?” asked her mom.
Juliet replied, “Mom, how beautiful and clean it used to be! But now there’s so much trash on the ground.”
Juliet’s mom looked around. There were scraps (碎片) of paper, boxes, glass bottles and a lot of other trash everywhere.
“What can we do?” asked Juliet sadly.
“I’m sure you will think of something,” said her mom.
As soon as Juliet and her mom went home, Juliet painted a picture of the park and wrote a sign in large black letters at the top of the picture. The sign read “PLEASE KEEP OUR PARK CLEAN”. Later, she look plenty of bags and went back to the park with her mom. Juliet put up her picture on a big trash can (垃圾桶).
“Will you help me pick up the trash, mom?” Juliet said as she handed her mom a bag.
“I surely will,” replied her mom smilingly.
The children at the park ran over to see what was going on. Juliet handed them each a bag. “Let’s clean this place up,” said Juliet. Then they began to pick up the trash, talking and laughing. Soon all the bags were full.
“We need to come back another day. There’s still some trash on the ground, but the park looks much better,” said Juliet.
Her mom said, “So it does. I knew you would think of a way to help.”
23．Why was Juliet sad?
A．Because the weather was bad. B．Because she couldn’t find her mom.
C．Because there was too much trash at the park. D．Because her friends were not at the park.
24．Juliet drew the picture to ________.
A．show off her painting skills B．give her mom a big surprise
C．show people how beautiful the park was D．encourage people to keep the park clean
25．What can we learn about Juliet’s mom from the underlined sentence?
A．She was proud of Juliet. B．She was angry with Juliet.
C．She thought Juliet was lazy. D．She thought Juliet was outgoing.
26．Which of the following is TRUE about the children at the park?
A．They laughed at Juliet. B．They joined Juliet in picking up the trash.
C．They had an awful and tiring day. D．They bought some bags from Juliet.


（四）（2022·湖北随州·中考真题）
Do you have any online classes? It is possible to take classes at home. All you need is a computer and a headset.
However, most students don’t seem to like online classes. According to a recent survey, only 33 percent of the students would take such classes. Over 1,500 students from 10 cities took part in the survey.
Many students said it was hard to focus on studying while taking online classes. This was true for Lian Ruohan, 15, at the Affiliated High School of Peking University. “There are no classmates and no real teachers watching me. I can surf the Internet or do other things if I want to. It’s harder to always stay focused,” she said.
Lian prepares a lot before taking her classes to make sure she will keep her attention. She also pushes herself to communicate with teachers. Students can come up with or answer questions while taking online classes.
Wen Jiayi, 14, at Yucai Middle School Attached to Chengdu No. 7 High School, thinks online interaction (互动) isn’t enough. “The online teachers don’t really get to know me. When I don’t hand in homework, all I get is a short message instead of real concern (关心),” she said.
However, online classes still have advantages. “It saves time and money compared with taking offline classes. Also, if I don’t understand some parts of a lesson, I can watch it over again,” Lian said.
27．Many students think ________.
A．it is impossible to take online classes at home
B．it’s hard to focus on studying while taking online classes
C．they have to prepare a lot before taking online classes
D．they can’t communicate with the teachers online
28．The underlined word “offline” means “________” in Chinese.
A．函授的 B．网络的 C．线下的 D．媒体的
29．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Lian thinks it easy to always stay focused.
B．Wen is a student from a high school in Beijing.
C．Lian thinks that online interaction isn’t enough.
D．Lian pushes herself to communicate with teachers in online classes.
30．The passage is mainly about ________.
A．what the students think of online classes B．how the students take online classes at home
C．where the students take online classes D．why the students like taking online classes


（五）（2022·湖北武汉·中考真题）
All through grade school, I got extra help with schoolwork. If I got a D, I was very happy. If I got a C-minus (C-), I had achieved greatness. A’s and B’s were a kingdom I could never enter.
Once my teacher, Miss Mills, had given me a list of ten spelling words. My mother and I went over the list until I knew those words. I felt great. I thought, “Wow! This time, I’m going to pass.” The next day, I went into the classroom and began to write down the words. The first word was carper. I wrote that one down: c-a-r-p-e-t. I was feeling pretty confident. Then came neighbor-I wrote down the letter n. Then rhythm-I knew there was an r. Suburban-I wrote s-u-b. My confidence failed me. I had gone from 100 percent to maybe a D-minus. Where did the words go?
Some people talk about information sliding off your brain. That was my life. I was an underachiever (未能充分发挥学习潜力者).
Now I know I have dyslexia (诵读困难症). A person with dyslexia might see the as teh, and bird as brid. My brain learns differently. A learning disability can really change the way you feel about yourself. Now I know that even if I learn differently, I can still be filled with greatness.
Today when I visit schools as an actor, director, and co-author of children’s books, I tell children that everyone has something special inside. It’s our job to find out what that is and get it out, and give it to the world as a gift.
36．What’s the writer’s problem in grade school?
A．He had trouble spelling. B．He often got C-minuses.
C．He was absent-minded. D．He had a physical disability.
37．From Paragraph 2, we can infer that the writer ________.
A．wrote down 20% words correctly B．knew he had dyslexia then
C．felt upset about himself at last D．studied hard and passed the test
38．The underlined phrase “sliding off” in Paragraph 3 probably means ________.
A．coming into B．going through
C．moving around D．disappearing from
39．After the writer knew he had dyslexia, he ________.
A．felt very excited B．had more difficulties in study
C．was filled with sadness D．changed his view of himself
40．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．A Change for Sure B．A Great Underachiever
C．A Gift from the World D．A Special Spelling Bee



（六）（2022·湖北武汉·中考真题）
Boris, a foreign student at Communication University of China, often shares his experiences of Chinese culture on his vlog (视频博客).
In one video, for example, Boris shared how he had learned the Chinese word dongxi. He translated each part separately into “east west”. And he introduced one theory (说法) about how dongxi came to mean “things”. He told people that all marketplaces in ancient Chinese cities were set up along a single road that ran from east to west. So when you would say qu mai dongxi. you’d be saying, “I’m going to buy things.”
Some other videos show his reading Chinese poems and performing kung fu in Chinese traditional costume, which are quite welcome among his 40, 000 followers.
“Many of my followers are learning Chinese,” Boris said. “But sadly, they know little about Chinese culture and the country.”
Like many foreigners, Boris once believed that all Chinese could perform kung fu, flying onto roofs and walking over walls. He thought the country was not that developed. But after he got a scholarship (奖学金) to study in China in 2019, his view changed. “China has entered a new period, but many people’s impressions of China are still stuck in the1970s,” Boris said. “That’s why I started to shoot vlogs to share Chinese culture in 2019.”
Until now, Boris has posted more than 40 Chinese culture vlogs online. But making these vlogs is not easy. Take reading the poem Second Farewell to Cambridge by Xu Zhimo as an example.
“I can understand and read every word in the poem,” Boris said. “But to touch readers, I need to use proper feelings while reading.” So he needed to look for much background information and make his feelings suit each part of the poem.
Though shooting these vlogs takes lots of time, the young man feels proud that his vlogs have inspired many people. Boris said that he wanted to continue bridging the differences between two cultures. “This goal may not be achieved easily, but I will spare no efforts to do my part.”
41．Through the vlogs, Boris mainly wants to ________.
A．teach foreigners Chinese B．introduce a Chinese university
C．sell Chinese products D．share his experiences in China
42．Boris learned the Chinese word dongxi by ________.
A．translating it as a whole B．knowing its cultural background
C．making up some sentences D．comparing it with similar words
43．What inspired Boris to shoot vlogs?
A．His hunger for new technology. B．His wish to show the real China.
C．His interest in Chinese culture. D．His dream to be a big vlogger.
44．The poem Second Farewell to Cambridge is mentioned to ________.
A．meet the followers’ needs B．express Boris’s love for poems
C．show Boris’s efforts at vlog-making D．give an example of Chinese culture
45．The passage is probably written to ________.
A．say yes to Boris’s actions B．build bridges by making vlogs
C．call for more help D．achieve a common goal



（七）（2022·湖北宜昌·中考真题）
During work hours in Becker’s bread shop, the kitchen is especially quiet except the sound of the machine. The quiet environment is not the result of the strict rules, but because all the workers are deaf. They use sign language to communicate with each other from time to time.
Becker’s shop is in Changsha City, Hunan Province. It sells many kinds of German bread, cakes and coffee. It is very popular for the story of Becker who opened it.
Over twenty years ago, Becker and his wife heard about a Chinese public project. It provided language training for the disabled children, but it was short of trainers in Changsha. So they came in 2002 with a common wish to do something meaningful in life.
In Changsha, together with other Chinese trainers, they helped children improve their hearing and language pronunciation. Every little progress each child experienced was a great encouragement to them, and they achieved their goal in life.
After ten years of working for this project, they found that the disabled adults couldn’t be independent because they had no professional skills. Then Becker and his wife set up a bread shop to teach these people how to make bread. With their help, all of them were able to live on their own.
Luckily, Becker and his wife have also got the support from the local government. More people join them and understand that disabled people can work as well as others when they have the same chances.
16．What makes Becker’s bread shop popular according to the passage?
A．Its owner’s story. B．Its quiet environment.
C．Its strict rules. D．Its good location.
17．How long have Becker and his wife lived in China?
A．For about 10 years. B．For about 15 years.
C．For about 20 years. D．For about 30 years.
18．Who does the underlined word “ they ” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A．The local people. B．Becker and his wife.
C．The Chinese trainers. D．The disabled children.
19．Where can we probably read the passage?
A．In a travel guide. B．In a notice. C．In a science report. D．In a magazine.
20．What’s the best title for this passage?
A．A Silent Bread Shop B．A Training Course C．A Beautiful City D．Delicious Local Food



（八）（2022·湖北宜昌·中考真题）
The brush pen, one of the “Four Treasures of the Study”, was invented thousands of years ago. However, the oldest pen was just a stick or a piece of bamboo. It was difficult for people to write well on thin silk.
It is said that Meng Tian, a general of the Kingdom (王国) Qin, improved the pen. When Meng was leading an army to fight against the Kingdom of Chu, he had to report the situation to his king in time. But his pen was too hard and caused him much trouble, so he was thinking of ways to improve it.
One day after hunting (狩猎), Meng made his way home with some wild rabbits on the horse back. Fat and heavy, one rabbit’s tail left a long trail (痕迹) on the ground when they moved on. Suddenly a good idea came to his mind when he saw it, “If I tie the rabbit’s hair to a stick, would it be easy to write with?”
On arriving home, he tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick and tried writing with it. But the rabbit’s hair was too smooth to write well and wasted a lot of silk. Meng was so disappointed that he threw away his “invention” into a stone hole in the yard.
However, Meng never gave up and kept trying all the time. A few rainy days later, he happened to find his “invention” fatter in a stone hole. He picked it up with hope. The brush worked beautifully on silk. It turned out that the special water had cleaned the oil from the hair. Meng succeeded at last.
Thanks to Meng, the brush pen is playing a key role in Chinese culture. Today, students are taught to use the brush pens in school. It makes their life more colorful and helps them better understand Chinese culture.
21．Why did Meng Tian want to improve the pen?
A．Because the king asked him to do so. B．Because he wanted to be an inventor.
C．Because he didn’t have silk to write on. D．Because the pen brought him much trouble.
22．When did Meng think of the good idea in Paragraph 3?
A．Before hunting animals. B．When he saw the trail.
C．During cleaning the hair. D．After he wrote a report.
23．Which is the right order of improving the brush pen?
a. The brush pen could write well.
b. Meng tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick.
c. The special water washed the oil away.
d. Meng dropped the stick into a stone hole.
A．b-d-a-c B．d-b-a-c C．b-d-c-a D．c-d-b-a
24．How can the students understand Chinese culture better?
A．By learning to use brush pens. B．By playing a role.
C．By planting more bamboo. D．By inventing things.
25．What can we learn from the passage?
A．Make friends with animals. B．Value fantastic memories.
C．Keep trying and never give up. D．Build a peaceful world.



（九）（2022·湖南衡阳·中考真题）
During the past summer vacation, a 15-year-old boy made a model plane on his own in less than a month. Then he new it successfully, which surprised all the people around him.
The boy named Li Banghua is from Hefei. Anhui Province. He made the plane completely by himself. The plane is 0.6 meters wide, has a wingspan (翼展) of 4.4 meters and weighs about 40 kilograms. According to a local report, Li just finished his high-school entrance exam a year ago and got good grades. After the exam, he threw himself into the work of making the model plane right away.
Li has been interested in model planes since he was a child. Besides, he has been studying building model planes for years. This time the model plane is the largest he has ever built and he considers it the most successful one.
Throughout the process of building the plane, he came across many failures. “But the biggest difficulty I had was that the adults couldn’t understand me well,” Li said. “When I said I was going to build a model plane, a lot of adults thought it was impossible. But I decided to keep on working hard. That is because once I start something, giving up is not a choice for me.
What’s more, on May 1st, 2022, he took the “fire fighting drone” (消防无人机) to a test flight in the field of his hometown in Feixi County successfully.
When talking about his future, he said he dreamed of becoming a plane engineer.
16．How old is Li Banghua now?
A．15. B．16. C．17.
17．What’s the weight of the model plane?
A．4 kilograms. B．40 kilograms. C．4.4 kilograms.
18．The biggest difficulty he had throughout the process of building the plane was ________.
A．the lack of time B．the lack of money C．the lack of understanding from adults
19．From Li Banghua’s words, we learn that “________”.
A．To help others makes us happy
B．Where there is a will, there is a way
C．Actions speak louder than words
20．What is the best title of the passage?
A．Development of Model Planes
B．History of Model Planes
C．A Boy and His Model Planes


（十）（2022·河北·中考真题）
Last year I had a trip with my friend, Nancy. The weather was cloudy except for one night. Nancy and I sat in the field and we felt relaxed. We talked about the fantastic trip, looking at the stars. “It’s a pity we don’t know which stars we’re looking at, Jenny,” said Nancy. “I know some of them,” I answered. Nancy felt surprised when I finally finished telling her all the names I knew.
My interest in stars began when I was eight. My aunt took me to a planetarium（天文馆）. A guide showed us the groups of stars and told us stories about how they got their names. The stories were wonderful.
Everyone knows we can see the stars better when it’s not cloudy, but lots of people don’t realize that a bright moon also stops us seeing very much. I always look for the Plough（北斗星）, because once I see that, I can find the North Star and other stars.
I wanted to learn more about the stars, so I took a course at the club. There are so many lights in the city that we have to go into the countryside to see any stars. I’m planning to make videos about stars in the countryside. I’ll post them online for everyone to watch. My greatest dream is to be an astronaut（宇航员）and I wish I could have a space travel.
24．How did Nancy feel after Jenny told her the names of stars?
A．Relaxed. B．Surprised. C．Angry. D．Wonderful.
25．What is Jenny planning to do?
A．Have a space travel. B．Take courses online.
C．Make videos about stars. D．Give a talk about names.
26．Which of the following would Jenny probably agree with?
A．Students should move to the countryside.
B．Children’s favorite hobby is to write stories.
C．The best place to watch stars is the city center.
D．A bright moon may stop people seeing very much.



（十一）（2022·湖南湘潭·中考真题）
Five years ago, Jennifer, a girl from Australia, came to Xiangtan University to study Chinese. There she fell in love with Chinese culture and met her husband, who is a local (当地的) young man. They got married after she finished her study. Since then, she has started her new life in Xiangtan City.
As Jennifer learned that tigers have important and special meaning in China, she decided to prepare some interesting gifts for her baby on the way. Like some Chinese people, she’d like to call it “Tiger Baby”, because 2022 is the Year of Tiger. She has already learned to make tiger hats and shoes in the shape of a tiger’s head for her baby, hoping her baby will grow to be as strong as a little tiger.
Father has decided that his baby grows up, he will teach the baby to draw pictures of tigers. Grandma has helped make some cloth tiger to “eat up” illnesses. Grandpa’s stories are ready, like those about Tiger General (虎威将军) and Hufu (虎符).
Next week, Jennifer’s parents will fly from Australia to take good care of her. And in 3 months, the family will welcome a big day. Jennifer believes she will be the happiest mom in the world. What a warm family!
16．According to the text, Jennifer came to Xiangtan University _________.
A．to see her friends B．to study Chinese C．to leach English
17．Why has Jennifer made tiger hats and shoes?
A．To hope the baby will be as strong as a tiger.
B．To show her perfect skills of making things.
C．To send them to her Chinese friends as gifts.
18．Who will teach the baby to draw pictures of ligers?
A．Grandma. B．Grandpa. C．Father.
19．What will probably happen in 3 months?
A．The baby will only get a cloth tiger as a gift.
B．Jennifer’s mom will send wishes from Australia.
C．Jennifer will give birth to a baby at that time.
20．What can we know from the text?
A．Jennifer lives a very happy life in China.
B．The baby will be a general in the future.
C．Jennifer’s parents like the story of Hufu.




（十二）（2022·湖南湘潭·中考真题）
Liu Min is an English teacher. These days, her family are experiencing a different life of working and studying. They get up and do morning exercises at 6:30 in the living room. After breakfast, they start their work and study. Her husband turns on his computer in the study (书房), reading his e-mails and making a list of today’s work. Before Liu Min begins to give lessons online, she makes sure her students, including her daughter, are all there.
Because of COVID-19, many people are now working and studying at home like them, and they are called telecommuters (居家办公者). When they are working at home, they can follow their own plans and get connected with the workplaces through the Internet.
Working at home brings them something good. There is more time than before to communicate with their family members. While working at home, they can look after their children, too. On the other hand, they save more time and money without traveling to work. It also helps produce less pollution and fewer traffic problems. However, the family still hope they can come back to their normal life.
Thanks to the Chinese government, things are getting better now. As a manager, the husband can talk with his workers face to face. Liu Min and her daughter can return to school.
21．Liu Min’s husband does these things in the study except ________.
A．reading his e-mails B．making a list of today’s work C．doing morning exercises
22．From the text, which of the following is one of the advantages of working at home?
A．They can have big meals with family.
B．They can save more time and money.
C．They can look after their old parents.
23．In paragraph (段落) 2, what does the underlined word “them” refer to (指代)?
A．Liu Min’s family. B．Liu Min’s children. C．Liu Min’s students.
24．According to the text, we can know that ________.
A．Liu Min is a Chinese teacher
B．Liu Min is her daughter’s teacher
C．Liu Min’s family don’t need to work
25．What can be the best title (标题) of the text?
A．Different Workplaces B．Liu Min’s Teaching Online C．Working and Studying at Home


（十三）（2022·江苏连云港·中考真题）
There was an old oak tree in the garden. Holly’s father wanted to cut it down and build a new office there. Holly felt sad and didn’t agree. She moved into the old tree house, which was her favourite place in the world. One day, it rained all night. Lightning lit up the sky and thunder rumbled. The tree house was moving. A branch (树枝) broke. Holly and her dog Eco fell down from the tree. Her parents ran towards her and took her into the room. Luckily, Holly was all right.
The next day a tree surgeon (外科医生) named Harry examined the oak tree. He did some tests, then he talked to Holly and her father.
“This is a lovely tree,” he said. “I can see why it’s so important to you, Holly. Unfortunately, it’s very old, and it has a disease. It really isn’t safe. I’m afraid it has to come down.”
Holly nodded. Her father put his arm around her.
“Can you cut it down?” he asked.
“Yes, of course,” said Harry.
“And after that… can you plant a new tree?”
“A new tree?” asked Holly, surprised. “Where?”
“In the same place, of course,” her father replied.
So Harry cut down the old oak tree and planted a new one in its place. Holly helped him fill the hole with earth, and Eco jumped in and out of it while they were working. Later the whole family stood around the new tree.
“It’s small, isn’t it?” said Holly’s sister Sophie.
“It’s small now,” said Holly, “but it’s going to grow. It’s going to grow as big as my old tree.”
Then she turned to her father.
“Dad, where are you going to build your new office?”
“Over there,” said her father, pointing.
“On the lawn?” asked Holly. Her parents were crazy about their stupid lawn!
“It’s OK,” her mother said. “The tree’s more important. In fact, I want you to have a party in the garden for your new tree. And I want you to invite all your friends.”
Holly and Sophie smiled. It was going to be a great summer after all.
34．What does the underlined word “examined” probably mean in paragraph 2?
A．Changed. B．Climbed. C．Checked. D．Collected.
35．What can we know about the old oak tree?
A．It was cut down by Holly. B．It had a disease and wasn’t safe.
C．It came down by itself suddenly. D．It would grow with a young tree.
36．How did Holly feel about the new tree later?
A．Strange. B．Angry. C．Worried. D．Hopeful.
37．From the passage, we can know that Holly’s father would ________.
A．give up building the new office B．share one office with his friends
C．build the new office on the lawn D．choose to work in the tree house



（十四）（2022·江苏苏州·中考真题）
On warm winter days, Yang Liheng, 89, enjoys sitting by the window and looking through old photos. These photos bring him joy and happiness once more.
For Yang, one of the long-expected activities during the Spring Festival is to take photos with family members. On the early morning of the second day of the Chinese New Year when the whole family reunite, he would dress up and wait for the photo to be taken.
Yang became a photographer in the late 1950s. With his camera, Yang recorded the great changes of his hometown over time. “I had a painful childhood, but I got a chance to be a photographer after the founding（成立）of the People’s Republic of China.” Yang told Beijing Review. “I want to record, in the form of photographs, the local customs, the scenes and people’s brave spirit of fighting against the hard conditions here in my hometown.”
“I used to take pictures for everyone else, but seldom turned my camera at my family members,” Yang said. “My grandson gave me the idea to record the growth and development of my own family.” Taking family photos then became a tradition for Yang’s family. Though now some of his grandchildren are working and living in other cities, they try their best to return home during the Spring Festival and prepare for the special moment.
Last year was an important year for Yang Liheng. Most of his photos were displayed in Yinchuan to show the development of the area over the past sixty years.
14．What does Yang expect most during the Spring Festival?
A．Wearing new clothes. B．Having a big dinner.
C．Taking a family photo. D．Visiting his relatives.
15．What does the underlined word “reunite” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Get separated. B．Get much wealthier. C．Get improved. D．Get together again.
16．What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A．When Yang was interviewed. B．Where Yang learnt to take photos.
C．Why Yang had a painful childhood. D．What Yang recorded with his camera.
17．What do we know about Yang’s family?
A．It is full of love. B．It is full of mysteries.
C．It is a rich family. D．It is having a hard time.


（十五）（2022·江苏苏州·中考真题）
When I was little, I was really little. But my dream was big. I dreamed of being a basketball player. I tried out for the teams at school, but I was never given a chance.
As I got older, I did grow a little bigger, but not a lot bigger. On my 12th birthday, I decided to try a new sport: running. I told Grandpa. “I’m going to be an athlete.”
“Dave.” Grandpa began gently, “if you can’t be big, you can do something big.”
I ran 12 miles on my 12th birthday. On my 13th birthday, I did it again, but I added an extra mile. On my 14th birthday, I ran 14 miles. 15 on my 15th, 16 on my 16th, and you guessed it—17 miles on my 17th birthday.
All this running inspired（激发）another big dream. Someday, I’d run the Boston Marathon（波士顿马拉松赛）. I told Grandpa about my decision.
“But, Dave, you haven’t trained for the marathon. Are you sure you’re ready?” Grandpa asked. But he still promised to walk over and cheer me on.
I ran fast that day, But I fell at Mile 18 and was driven to the hospital. Later that night, I called Grandpa and told him I failed.
“No,” he said calmly, “you didn’t fail. You discovered something.”
“I did?” I asked.
“Yes, you discovered that big dreams don’t just come true. They take work. If you train and work hard, I promise to wait for you next year and cheer you on.”
I trained every day, running miles and miles. Sadly, just two months into my training, Grandpa died. He wouldn’t be waiting for my second Boston Marathon. I decided I’d run for him.
That day, I ran fast. “Keep going! You can do it!” His words filled my head as I forced my legs to make each painful step. As I crossed the finish line, I threw my arms in the air and cried, “Grandpa, we did it!”
22．Why did Dave fail to join the school basketball team?
A．He couldn’t run fast. B．He didn’t work hard.
C．He was not tall enough. D．He wasn’t a quick learner.
23．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph A refer to?
A．Adding an extra mile. B．Running on his birthday.
C．Training for the marathon. D．Trying out for the basketball team.
24．Which of the following words best describes Grandpa?
A．Creative. B．Modest. C．Generous. D．Encouraging.
25．What is the best title for the text?
A．Dream Big B．The Boston Marathon
C．Think Twice D．The Story of Grandpa



（十六）（2022·江苏宿迁·中考真题）
One day, Helen shouts, “Roger, come and look at the egg! It’s cracking（裂开）.” Slowly a long beak（喙）appears. They are unsure what it is.
Dad checks on the computer, “Hey, look! It’s a pterodactyl（翼手龙）.” “A pterodactyl?” shout the children. “Yes, it’s a type of dinosaur. Pterodactyls can fly,” says Dad.
Then Helen names it Dacty.
A month later, he grows up. But there is something wrong with his wings. “My room is too small and Dacty keeps banging（碰撞）his wings on the walls. I feel sorry for him,” says Helen. Finally, they take Dacty to a vet（兽医）.
Two weeks later, Dacty’s wings are better. However, he isn’t willing to fly. They phone Aunt Elizabeth. Soon she arrives. “My office is very big. It’s perfect for Dacty during the day. And at night, when the museum is empty, Dacty can fly around happily.” Then she takes them to the museum. On arriving, they take Dacty out of the basket. He stretches（伸展）his wings, flies high up and lands on a stone statue.
“Look, he likes here,” shouts Helen. “Can he see in the dark?” asks Roger. “Yes, they see clearly in the dark, just like owls（猫头鹰）,” says Aunt Elizabeth.
Six months passes and Dacty is very big now. One night, Dacty sees lights moving inside the museum. Two men—Bert and Eric come in with torches（手电筒）. They are wearing masks and trying to open a case（箱子）. Inside it is a mummy（木乃伊）. Suddenly Eric looks up and sees Dacty. He is very scared. “Look, Bert, there is a huge bird up there.” Bert looks up. Dacty doesn’t move, “Eric, don’t be silly. It’s only a statue,” says Bert. “Come on. I will open the case. You look for the gold medallions（大奖章）.” At the moment, Dacty flies down and catches Eric. The thief is very scared and he can’t say anything. Dacty flies up and lifts him on top of a statue. He’s stuck. At once, Dacty flies down again and catches Bert, too. Both of them are stuck there.
The next morning, when Aunt Elizabeth comes in, she sees the broken mummy case and the two men. They are shouting loudly.
Dacty flies down to her. “Here you are, Dacty,” she says and pets（爱抚）his head. “Thank you, you did a great job.” Then she phones the police.
The mayor（市长）shakes Dacty’s wing and puts a big shiny medal over his head. “Congratulations, you did a great job.” Then he turns to Aunt Elizabeth, “It’s great to have a big bird as a guard!”
“Dacty is a pterodactyl!” Roger says.
“Dacty is a hero now,” says Aunt Elizabeth.
“A pterodactyl?” shouts another man. “Wow! They love warm weather and jungles（丛林）. I work in the Botanical Gardens（植物园）.We have a wonderful palm（棕榈）house, big and warm, just like a jungle. He will love there. You can come to visit it anytime.”
So now Dacty is living in the Botanical Gardens. Roger and Helen visit him every day.
(Adapted from The Surprise)
42．How does Dacty hurt his wings?
A．He plays games with the children.
B．He falls off the tree when flying.
C．He bangs on the walls in Helen’s room.
D．He practises flying in the museum.
43．Which word can best describe Dacty?
A．Curious. B．Honest. C．Generous. D．Smart.
44．What is the correct order of what happens in the story?
a.Dacty is taken to see a vet.
b.Helen names the pterodactyl Dacty.
c. Dacty lives in the Botanical Gardens.
d. The thieves steal things in the museum.
A．b-d-a-c B．d-a-b-c C．b-a-d-c D．c-d-a-b
45．What can we infer（推断）from the story?
A．All dinosaurs enjoy cold weather and jungles.
B．Humans and animals should care about each other.
C．Children think it necessary to raise an animal at home.
D．It is better for a dinosaur to live with humans than in nature.





（十七）（2022·江苏扬州·中考真题）
Every month, Julia and her cousins would go for the big family meal at their grandparents’ house. On each visit, their grandpa would give them a few coins. Then all the children would run off to buy sweets. One day, he gathered the children together. He said, “Let’s have a competition to see who can manage money wisely. At the end of this year, tell me how you’ve used your money.”
Ruben and Nico, the two smallest kids, continued spending their money all on sweets. Every time, they would show off their sweets in front of the other children. This made Clara and Joe so angry that these two could no longer keep saving their money. They soon joined Ruben and Nico.
Monty was a clever boy. He decided to manage his money by buying and selling things. Soon he made a lot of money with little effort. The way he was going, he would end up almost a rich man. However, he began to spend his money on more and more expensive things for himself. A few months later, he hadn’t a single penny（便士）left.
Alex saved and saved all the coins he was given, and at the end of the year he had collected more money than anyone. He was the clear winner.
There was also Julia. Poor Julia hadn’t a penny on the day of the competition. She had spent all her coins on her secret plan. Julia knew a poor violinist who played in the park, and she offered him all the coins for his violin lessons. Although it wasn’t much money, on seeing Julia’s excitement, the violinist agreed. A little after a year the violinist loaned her a violin so they two could play together in the park. They were so successful that she managed to buy her own violin. Even better, she later became a very famous violinist.
34．Why did the children’s grandpa suggest the competition to them?
A．To encourage them to win competitions. B．To teach them how to manage their money.
C．To tell them money was important to them. D．To know who was the cleverest child in the family.
35．The underlined words “these two” in Paragraph 2 refer to（指的是）________.
A．Clara and Joe B．Ruben and Nico C．Monty and Alex D．Alex and Julia
36．What can we learn from Julia’s story?
A．Get rich slow, or get poor fast.
B．Little effort always brings much money.
C．A little money well spent can help realize your dreams.
D．It is not wise of you to spend all the money you've got.
37．What is the best title for the passage?
A．Grandpa’s coins B．Julia’s cousins
C．A saving competition D．A happy family



（十八）（2022·江苏扬州·中考真题）
My five-year-old son befriends the woman. It starts with voices in the yard. When I come out to check on Daniel, his face is pressed on the fence（篱笆）.
The woman says, “You wait right here; I’ll be right back. ”
She returns with a saw（锯子）. There’s a whirring. A circle in the wooden fence drops out of sight.
“Dad! Sandy just drilled out a hole in the fence so Sandy and I can talk! ” Daniel spins around.
I hadn’t known her name was Sandy. We’ve lived here a month before Daniel was born.
Daniel’s and Sandy’s murmuring voices continue. Whenever Daniel is outside, he circles near the fence that isn’t a fence any more. Some days my son just goes to stand at the hole, yelling, “Sandy! Saaaaandyyyyy!” Sometimes I hear bits of their talk.
“We painted a ghost at school.”
Or: “Wheeler and Jackson were playing football, and they told me I couldn’t play.”
“That wasn’t very nice, ” says Sandy. “Did that hurt your feelings? Did you let them know that?”
I can’t hear how he replies. A moment of envy runs through me. He never talks about his school things with me.
Daniel and Sandy not only keep chatting through the hole, they also exchange gifts. A coloring book, then a Hot Wheels car. It’s unclear what Daniel gives Sandy in return.
One afternoon, I hear Sandy’s voice floating over the top of the fence with the hole. “I thought maybe Daniel could come for a play date.”
We ring the bell on Sandy’s porch. She’s a middle-aged woman with smiling eyes. Sandy’s yard is sweet with the smell of flowers. We have a pleasant afternoon with Sandy, my son’s adult friend, the first friend Daniel has made on his own.
A month later, Sandy leaves to care for her mother in Kansas. She left behind a box of presents: a coloring book, sidewalk chalk, the missing orange part in the Hot Wheels track. When I look at Daniel, he’s looking down at his shoes.
He sometimes wanders down to the fence. Instead of calling “Sandy! Saaaaandyyyyy!” he cries. “Hello! Helloooooo!”
One day, Daniel receives Sandy’s postcard. They write frequently, warmly.
38．Which of the following is the correct order of the story?
a. Sandy leaves for Kansas to care for her mother.
b. Daniel and Sandy exchange gifts through the hole.
c. Daniel and Sandy are good pen friends.
d. Sandy drills out a hole in the fence.
e. Sandy invites Daniel to come to her yard for a play date.
A．dbeac B．badec C．dceab D．ecadb
39．Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 4 from the bottom?
A．The neighbourhood I grew up in has a fence like this.
B．We’ve passed through the hole in the fence.
C．Beyond that fence stands Sandy’s blue house.
D．I’m a person who looks on the bad side of the fence.
40．What can we know about Daniel from the underlined sentences in the story?
A．He doesn’t care about Sandy’s leaving. B．He is impressed with the shoes from Sandy.
C．He is heartbroken when hearing the news. D．He does not want to be Sandy’s friend any more.
41．Which sentence best expresses the theme of the story?
A．Parents are children’s best friends. B．Trust and friendship can go beyond ages.
C．A good fence makes a good neighbour. D．Grass is greener on the other side of the fence.


（十九）（2022·江西·中考真题）
Why is the sea salt? Long before we discovered scientific ways of thinking about it, we explained it in a story. Even though the answer isn’t scientific, it holds some other truth in it — especially about the human heart.
Long ago, a poor old couple lived on the coast. One day, an old storyteller came to their village. The old couple gave him a meal. In return, he gave them a coffee mill (磨粉机) and said, “Say, ‘Mill, please grind (磨粉)’,” and it’ll make whatever you want, to stop it, say ‘Mill, please cease (停止) grinding’.”
Soon the old couple had a much better life. They’d been happy people, and they didn’t need much more. But the young couple next door were never satisfied. When they saw the old couple wearing good clothes and buying good food, they burnt with envy (羡慕). So one day, the young husband went to the old couple’s house secretly and heard, “Mill, please grind hot chocolate!” He was surprised to see it coming out.
Then the young couple stole the mill from the old couple. With it, they rode a horse and set off down the coast, where no one would know them. Along the way, the husband showed proudly and asked, “What do you want it to make?” “Oh. I don’t know. Why not salt?” the wife said. “Mill, please grind salt!” he said. “It works!” the wife shouted. But then they noticed the salt went everywhere. “Make it stop,” the wife said. But the husband didn’t know how. “Mill, please stop grinding! Please, no more!” His words didn’t work. The mill kept grinding. Finally, the young husband threw the mill into the sea as far as he could.
And there it’s been, for hundreds of years, endlessly grinding salt. That’s why the sea is salt.
27．The passage is probably a(n) ________.
A．folk story B．instruction C．science fiction D．science report
28．Put the things happened to the mill in correct order.
a. It began to produce salt.       b. The young husband threw it.
c. The young couple stole it.       d. The old couple got it.
A．b-d-a-c B．b-a-d-c C．d-a-c-b D．d-c-a-b
29．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A．The coffee. B．The horse. C．The mill. D．The chocolate.
30．How did the young husband’s feelings change?
A．sorry — sad — excited B．thirsty — excited — afraid
C．happy — nervous — proud D．surprised — thankful — happy
31．What does the word “truth” in Paragraph 1 imply (暗指)?
A．Being patient. B．Working properly. C．Being satisfied. D．Listening carefully.



（二十）（2022·陕西·中考真题）
If someone is 2.57 meters tall, we would say this person is super tall. Can this person be the tallest on record?
The tallest man in history was Robert Pershing Wadlow. He was 2.72 meters tall! When he was born, he was just like other babies. But as he was growing, he became unusual from other children. Let’s take a look at the timeline of Robert’s early years of life:
Childhood
1918     Robert Pershing Wadlow was born on February 22. He weighed a normal (正常的) 3.9 kilograms. When he was six months old, he weighed 13.6 kilograms.
1919     When he was 18 months old, he weighed almost 30 kilograms.
1923     Robert went to kindergarten—the place like a school or class for children aged five. He was already 1.7 meters tall. He could wear the clothes of a 17-year-old boy.
1926     When Robert was eight years old, he was over 1.8 meters tall.
1927     Robert could carry his father up the stairs (楼梯) of their home.
21．How tall is the tallest person in history?
A．2.57 meters. B．2.75 meters. C．2.27 meters. D．2.72 meters.
22．In which year did Robert weigh almost 30 kilograms?
A．In 1919. B．In 1923. C．In 1926. D．In 1927.
23．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．Robert was just like other babies at birth.
B．At the age of six, Robert weighed 13.6 kilograms.
C．Robert was 1.7 meters tall when he was eight years old.
D．In 1926, Robert could carry his father up the stairs.


（二十一）（2022·四川德阳·中考真题）
There was a big lake in the forest. A crocodile (鳄鱼) with his wife lived in the lake. They ate fishes. By the lake stood a big tree. A monkey lived in it. He ate fruits. The monkey and the crocodile met every day and often played together.
One day, the crocodile’s wife saw the monkey and she wanted to eat the monkey’s heart. She said to her husband, “I don’t want to eat fishes in the lake any more. I think the monkey’s heart must be delicious. Go and get it for me!” The crocodile didn’t agree. But his wife added, “Don’t worry. Just bring him here and try to push him down into the water.” After thinking for a long time, the crocodile agreed.
The next day the crocodile invited the monkey to play by the lake. While they were playing, the crocodile pushed the monkey down into the water. The monkey asked the crocodile why he did that. The crocodile said, “My wife wants to eat your heart.” The monkey was shocked but he said, “I left my heart in the tree. Let’s go to take it.” The crocodile agreed. When they reached the tree, the monkey climbed up the tree quickly and said, “My heart is in my body.”
19．What did the monkey and the crocodile often do?
A．They ate meals together. B．They caught fishes in the lake.
C．They played together. D．They fought with each other.
20．What did the crocodile’s wife want to eat?
A．The monkey’s heart. B．The monkey’s head. C．Fishes in the lake. D．Fruits on the tree.
21．What can we learn from the text?
A．The monkey was smart when he was in danger.
B．The crocodile agreed with his wife right away.
C．The monkey left his heart on the top of the big tree.
D．The crocodile invited the monkey to swim in the lake.
22．Where can you probably find the text?
A．In a history book. B．In a science magazine.
C．In a story book. D．In a fashion magazine.


（二十二）（2022·四川德阳·中考真题）
One Monday morning, the students were talking about their homework in the classroom. Last weekend, their homework was to sell something. They would use the money they made to buy school things for the children in poor areas. Now it was time for them to show how successful they were.
Liu Ling was the first one to speak. “I made some cakes and sold them. I made 40 yuan,” she said happily. “My friendly words and smiles helped me. At the same time, the cakes were rally delicious.” “Good,” said the teacher.
Yang Mei said, “I sold newspapers. I made 55 yuan and I told everyone that newspapers can tell us what is happening around the world.” “Very good, Yang Mei,” said the teacher.
Li Hang said, “I sold my toys and I made 62 yuan. I told everyone they were much cheaper than new toys.” “Great!” said the teacher.
Then it was Zhou Yi’s turn. Everyone looked at him. Zhou Yi walked to the front of the classroom and put a box of money on the teacher’s desk.
“1,242 yuan,” he said.
“1,242 yuan!” said the teacher. “What did you sell?”
“Toothbrushes,” said Zhou Yi.
“Toothbrushes?” the teacher asked. “How did you do it? How many toothbrushes did you sell to make that much money?”
“I found the busiest street in town,” said Zhou Yi, “I set up a chocolate stand (货摊) and invited everybody who walked by to taste my chocolate for free. They all said, ‘Your chocolate tastes good but it makes my teeth black!’ Then I said, ‘It is. Do you want to buy a toothbrush?’ ”
23．Why did the students sell things?
A．To help their classmates. B．To make money for themselves.
C．To make a survey about selling. D．To help the children in poor areas.
24．What did Yang Mei sell?
A．Cakes. B．Newspapers. C．Toys. D．Toothbrushes.
25．Who made the most money?
A．Liu Ling. B．Yang Mei. C．Li Hang. D．Zhou Yi.
26．What can we learn from the text?
A．The teacher made a lot of money. B．Li Hang and Liu Ling made 102 yuan.
C．Zhou Yi’s chocolate tasted really awful. D．Yang Mei and Zhou Yi made 1287 yuan.



（二十三）（2022·四川广元·中考真题）
One day, a man was walking by the corner of a street. There he met a little boy holding a bird cage and selling the birds inside. The man stopped and looked very sadly at the birds in front of him. The birds were screaming in the cage, giving a high cry and trying to fly away.
After standing for a moment, he said to the boy, “How much does your bird cost? I want...”
“One, fifty cents, sir.” the boy answered quickly.
“I am afraid that you are mistaken. I am not asking how much it is.” The man said, “I would like to buy all of them. What I ask is how much you want for them.”
Hearing this, the boy happily counted the number of the birds in the cage.
“Five dollars.”
“Here you are!” The man passed the money. The boy counted excitedly. Suddenly he was surprised to find the cage was empty!
“Oh, my god, for what reason did you do that, sir? You don’t even get a bird!” The boy asked the man who set the birds free.
“My boy, let me tell you why I did this.” The man said, “I have no right to keep them. Every life should be free and they are our friends. So we should let them free.”
36．Where did the man meet a little boy holding a bird cage?
A．At the crossing of a street. B．At the corner of a street.
C．At the gate of a market. D．At the door of a shop.
37．What does the underlined word “screaming” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．欢唱 B．抽泣 C．尖叫 D．低语
38．How many birds did the boy sell at last?
A．One bird. B．Five birds. C．None of his birds. D．All his birds.
39．Why was the boy surprised?
A．Because the man misunderstood him. B．Because the man didn’t give him money.
C．Because he got too much money. D．Because he found all the birds had flown away.
40．What does the writer mainly want us to learn from the passage?
A．We should love and protect birds. B．We should keep birds in cages.
C．We should be friendly to each other. D．We should try to understand each other.


（二十四）（2022·天津·中考真题）
Steve is James and John’s big brother. One day, when their mum left for work, James and John started crying. They didn’t want her to leave. Steve tried to stop them crying and said, “Let’s play hide-and-seek (捉迷藏). You hide and I’ll count to ten. Then I’ll try to find you.” Steve found James under a chair and John behind a door. They played over and over again. Each time, the two boys hid in the same places. Finally, Steve felt too bored with the game. “Let’s take the dog for a walk,” he said.
When Steve walked the dog, he found James and John were running in the street. He thought it was so dangerous. Then he had an idea. “Anyone who walks back to the house with me can have some snacks!” Steve shouted.
At home, the boys ate some cookies and got ready for a sleep. James and John wanted a story. Steve told them the story about the little red hen. When their mum returned home, she was pleased to find the three sleeping boys.
26．James and John started ________ when their mum left home.
A．crying B．running C．reading D．sleeping
27．Where did James hide during the game?
A．Under a table. B．Under a chair. C．Behind a door. D．Behind a box.
28．Why did Steve feel bored with the game?
A．Because he was not good at it. B．Because he didn’t know where to hide.
C．Because his brothers made the room dirty. D．Because his brothers always hid in the same places.
29．What were James and John doing when Steve walked the dog?
A．Staying in the house. B．Shouting at Steve. C．Running in the street. D．Eating some snacks.
30．How did their mum feel when she found the sleeping boys?
A．Angry. B．Pleased. C．Afraid. D．Sad.



（二十五）（2022·云南昆明·中考真题）
I asked my dad if I had ever made him cry before because I couldn’t remember ever seeing him cry.
“There was once,” he said.
He told me that when I was one year old, he put a pen, a piece of paper money and a toy in front of me. He wanted to see which one I would pick. It’s a tradition that a lot of Chinese people do when their kids are one year old. According to this tradition, it shows what the kid will value most when he or she grows up. For example, if the kid takes the pen, it means he or she will be an intelligent person in the future. If the kid takes the money, it means he or she will value money more than others and become rich. If the kid takes the toy, it means he or she will like fun things and play a lot.
My father was doing it because he was curious (好奇的). It was interesting for him to see which one I would pick.
He said that I just sat there and stared at the three things. He sat across from me and waited to see the result.
According to him, I moved toward him and he held his breath. Then I pushed everything aside and went right into his arms. Tears (眼泪) came to his eyes. He didn’t realize that he was one of the choices.
And that was the first and only time I made him cry.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
26．How many choices did the father prepare?
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
27．According to the tradition, if the kid takes the pen, it means he or she will be __________.
A．rich B．intelligent C．humorous D．successful
28．Which one did the writer finally pick?
A．The father. B．The pen. C．The money. D．The toy.
29．The father felt __________ after the writer pushed everything aside and went into his arms.
A．curious B．nervous C．relaxed D．moved
30．Which of the following could be the best title for this passage?
A．A father’s warm hug B．Joyful tears for an old tradition
C．Different choices of a father D．A tradition for a kid’s first birthday


（二十六）（2022·云南昆明·中考真题）
For 16-year-old Ma Yifei, the violin performance of the Beijing 2022 Olympic theme song, Snowflake, was her best present for Paralympians (残奥运动员) all over the world. Even though snowflakes are related to winter, she let others feel warmth, hope and light through her performance. “I’m also disabled and I want to do something for them with my music,” said Ma.
Ma went blind at the age of two because of an illness. She became interested in music when she was young. She started to learn to play the piano at five and the violin at nine, experiencing the “colorful” music through sound and emotion.
Ma’s mother Ha Chunyan, a former music teacher in a primary school, helped her memorize the music score (乐谱) before she played the piano. Ma could not see the keys and always played the wrong notes. It took her thousands of tries to play a piece correctly.
Learning the violin was more challenging. Ma needed to feel the teacher’s hands, arms and back to learn the movements, and listen to the strings (弦) over and over again to feel the muscles (肌肉) herself.
“After three years of learning, she still could not make any sound except terrible noises,” said Ha, who advised her daughter to give up the violin. But Ma said, “As I’ve been practicing so long, it’s hard to give up. I believe I will play better if I persist in practicing.”
In 2018, Ma got a chance to follow Sheng Yuan and Cao Yuhan, famous musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music, to study music in Beijing. She left her home in Ningxia to follow her musical dream, though she knew there would be more challenges ahead.
Ma expressed her excitement about performing at the big event. “All my hard work has paid off. I’m proud of standing on the stage today.”
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
31．The violin performance made people feel __________.
A．regret, hope and light B．fear, warmth and hope
C．warmth, hope and light D．pity, warmth and light
32．How does the writer describe Ma’s difficulties in learning the violin?
A．By questioning. B．By listing numbers.
C．By offering advice. D．By giving examples.
33．Which of the following is TRUE about Ma?
A．Ma began to learn to play the piano at nine.
B．In 2018, Ma got a chance to study music in Beijing.
C．It was more challenging for Ma to learn the piano than the violin.
D．Ma could memorize the music score by herself before playing the piano.
34．What does the underlined phrase “persist in” probably mean in Paragraph 5?
A．keep on B．end up
C．take pride in D．look forward to
35．Ma’s story tells us __________.
A．old habits die hard B．there is no place like home
C．practice makes perfect D．a good friend is like a mirror


（二十七）（2022·浙江湖州·中考真题）
Last week, I finally managed to ask my parents to buy me a new football shirt for the school match. I was very excited and wore it to the training before the match, but I wished I hadn’t done that! My new shirt was torn (破损的) after the training and only a tailor (裁缝) could help!
As I walked home worriedly, I saw a shop sign: All Kinds of Repairs and Services! I went inside at once. I looked around the shop and saw broken toys, broken chairs … I wondered if I was in the wrong place. Just at that moment, a man with white hair came up to me and said cheerfully, “ Welcome! This is a repair shop and I can repair everything!”
“But...what I need is a tailor to deal with my football shirt.”
“You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been waiting a long, long time to repair a football shirt.”
“Really?” I held the shirt in my hands.
To my surprise, he took the shirt from me, put on glasses and sat down on the sofa with my shirt in his hands. “I guess you are a striker (前锋),” he smiled warmly. How could he know? The man gave me a wink and said calmly, “See that picture on the wall? That was me 30 years ago.”
I couldn’t believe my eyes! He was Orhan, the famous footballer who was on the city team years ago! I told him I was playing for the school team and I had been his fan for years. I told him everything, my dream, my practice and even my dad’s words. “Dad thinks I should be an engineer or a doctor.” I lowered my head.
“Follow your dream, choose a job you love and carry on.” The man smiled at me with his blue eyes. He patted (轻拍) me on the shoulder and put the shirt he had repaired in my bag.
Today I have become a footballer and I still keep that shirt in my closet.
25．Why did the boy go into the old man’s shop?
A．To visit the old man. B．To get his football shirt back.
C．To repair his football shirt. D．To ask the old man for advice.
26．In which order did the boy’s feelings change in the story?
A．surprised→encouraged→excited→worried B．surprised→excited→worried→encouraged
C．excited→worried→surprised→encouraged D．excited→surprised→encouraged→worried
27．What can we infer (推断) from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4?
A．The old man repaired football shirts as his job.
B．The old man had a special feeling for football shirts.
C．The old man was relaxed when he saw the football shirt.
D．The old man had waited a long time for the boy to come.
28．What does the writer mainly want to tell us?
A．Two heads are better than one. B．Action speaks louder than words.
C．Stick to your dream and you’ll make it. D．All things are difficult before they are easy.

（二十八）（2022·浙江金华·中考真题）
Just a few days after his 18th birthday, Beijing 2022 gold medal winner Su Yiming received a surprise gift—a letter from Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.
In the letter, Xi expressed his congratulations to Su and other sportsmen in ice and snow sports for their great achievements at the Beijing Winter Olympics, hoping what they had achieved would encourage young Chinese to aim(立目标) high.
When Su first stepped onto a snowboard at the age of four, a future as a world-class sportsman seemed to be “a dream too big” for him. Little did he know that he would not only compete for his country but also take home gold. With the great excitement of winning an Olympic gold medal still fresh in his mind, Su wrote a letter to the president, telling him how lucky he felt to have made his dream come true.
Su still remembers what Xi wrote in the reply, “The new era is the time for young people to realize their dreams.”
“I have always kept those words in my mind,” Su said.
“When I made up my mind to be a professional(职业的) snowboarder, I know there is a big gap between my performance(表现) and that of the top sportsmen in the world. But I have been working hard to realize my dream. Now my story shows the fact that hard work will pay off.” Su said.
Su believes the sky is the limit. “Find the thing you love, believe in yourself and do your very best. Finally, your dream will come true.”
Now Su has his strong wish to win all the competitions in his sporting field.
19．What was the surprise gift Su Yiming got after his birthday?
A．A letter. B．A gold medal. C．A birthday cake. D．A snowboard.
20．Su wrote a letter to the president to ________.
A．invite young Chinese to try snow sports
B．encourage young Chinese to make big plans
C．express his excitement of realizing his dream
D．congratulate Chinese sportsmen on their achievements
21．The underlined word “gap” in Paragraph 6 probably means ________.
A．agreement B．difference C．fight D．relationship
22．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．Ice and snow sports B．Aim high and win big
C．The secret to success D．Fight for a bright future



（二十九）（2022·浙江丽水·中考真题）
When she was 14 years old, Remya Jose’s life was turned upside down by a family crisis（危机）.
Remya, who lived in a small village in India, learned that her mother was ill and her father would have to spend his time caring for her. As a result, she and her twin sister had to do most of the housework—including washing clothes. To make things even more difficult, the Jose family couldn’t afford an electric washing machine. Instead, the two girls would have to do the washing all by hand in the local river, and then carefully carry everything back to their home—a task that took several hours.
Being a good student interested in engineering, Remya wanted to make a washing machine which could be used without electricity. She started studying electric washers to learn how they worked. Remya then designed（设计）a machine that used bicycle pedals（踏板）and chain. To find those items, she and her father went to a local auto shop. Workers there not only gave her the parts, they helped her make the machine!
Here’s how the machine works: Remya used a cylinder （圆筒）to hold the clothes and put it in a cube（立方体）. Next, she connected the bicycle pedals and the chain to the cylinder. As Remya pushed the pedals with her legs, the cylinder cleaned the clothes just like a regular washing machine.
Remya’s invention worked! She had created her own human-powered washing machine—and now a task that used to take several hours took only 30 minutes. Remya’s washing machine was chosen from among 25,000 entries as India’s best innovation! She was given India’s National Award and honored by the nation’s former president.
The story of this young woman’s creative invention spread around the world.
“Remya Jose made a difference,” said Jeanine Thomas of The Borden Project, “Her invention saves time and money for the world’s poor. Her story shows that with creativity, one individual can improve the lives of many.”
27．What was Remya and her twin sister’s main problem?
A．Their parents were too busy.
B．They couldn’t get good education.
C．Their home was far from the river.
D．They spent much time washing clothes.
28．Which of the following best shows how Remya solved the problem?   
①getting bicycle pedals and chains
②making a human-powered washer
③testing her machine by washing clothes
④studying how washing machines worked
A．③①④② B．④②①③ C．①④③② D．④①②③
29．The underlined word “innovation” in Paragraph 5 most probably means ________.
A．prize B．invention C．idea D．process
30．According to Remya’s story, we can learn that ________.
A．with help, an inventor can win great honor
B．with kindness, one can save the lives of many
C．with courage, a poor girl can change the world
D．with creativity, one can make a great difference


（三十）（2022·浙江宁波·中考真题）
Katie’s father was at the airport waiting to meet her. She was going to spend a week with him, and usually she really enjoyed their visits. But this time was different: her dad was getting married, and Katie wasn’t at all sure if she liked the idea.
On the way from the airport to her dad’s house, Katie almost kept silent. Finally, her dad asked, “Do you want to talk about it, Katie?”
For a moment, Katie sat silently. Then she said, “I’m sorry, Dad. I just don’t think I want you to get married.”
“I thought you liked Celia,” Katie’s dad said.
“I do like Celia,” Katie answered, “It’s not that at all. I just don’t know if I want her for a stepmother—that’s totally different.”
“It really is different,” her dad agreed, “But I hope you’ll get to like having Celia as a stepmother. She likes you a lot, you know, and I’ll bet Megan will, too.”
“Who’s Megan?” Katie asked. She hadn’t heard that name before.
“She’s Celia’s daughter,” her dad replied, “She is your age, actually, so maybe you’ll even have something in common.”
After dropping Katie’s luggage (行李) off at her dad’s house, Katie and her dad went to meet Celia and Megan at a restaurant. They were going to have dinner together. When they got to the restaurant, Celia and Megan were already there. Celia introduced Megan to Katie. At first, Katie didn’t know what to say to Megan. But then, Megan said, “Mom, don’t forget I have swimming practice tomorrow.”
“You like to swim?” Katie asked hopefully.
“I love it—I’m on our school swimming team,” Megan answered excitedly, “Do you swim?”
“I love to swim, too” Katie said with a smile. Maybe having Celia as a stepmother wasn’t going to be so bad after all.
23．How did Katie feel about her dad’s getting married at the beginning of the story?
A．Unhappy. B．Excited. C．Shocked. D．Agreeable.
24．How did Katie’s dad know that Katie had something on her mind?
A．Katie shouted at her dad. B．Katie wouldn’t get in the car with her dad.
C．Katie didn’t say very much. D．Katie told her dad she was angry with him.
25．The underlined word “She” refers to ________.
A．Katie B．Megan C．Katie’s mother D．Megan’s mother
26．Which sentence in the passage lets the reader know that Katie would end up being happy?
A．“I’m sorry, Dad.”
B．“I have swimming practice tomorrow.”
C．“I do like Celia.
D．“...a stepmother wasn’t going to be so bad after all.”


（三十一）（2022·四川乐山·中考真题）
One day, I picked up my daughter Lingling from school and went to the supermarket for a few things. I was hoping to be in and out quickly.
I found a short line with just one person in front of me. It was an old woman, and she was paying for her things with only coins. After a long day at work, I thought the woman was very terrible.
But then I watched a young salesman. He helped her count her coins, ever so kindly taking them from her shaking hands. I listened to him repeatedly say to her: “ Yes, ma’am (女士). ” When she asked if she had enough money to buy a bag, he told her she did. Then he walked over two lines and got one for her. This salesman wasn’t angry at all. He was patient and kind.
As I was watching him, I saw Lingling was too. I realised my daughter was learning an important lesson from a stranger.
When the woman was finished, the salesman began ringing up my things and thanked me for my patience (耐心). I thanked him too. I found the manager and told him about the salesman’s kindness and patience.
Then we left the supermarket with a full basket, but also with a heart full of thankfulness for such an important lesson.
41．How was the old woman in the writer’s eyes at first?
A．Kind. B．Lazy. C．Awful. D．Humorous.
42．From Paragraph 3, which of the following is TRUE?
A．The old woman lived a comfortable life.
B．The old woman might not have much money.
C．The old woman was a friend of the salesman’s.
D．The old woman didn’t want to pay for her things.
43．Who gave the writer an important lesson?
A．The old woman. B．The salesman. C．The manager. D．The writer’s daughter.
44．What does the underlined phrase “ ringing up ” probably mean in Chinese?
A．列清单 B．打电话 C．寄放 D．收银
45．What’s the best title for the article?
A．An Old Woman B．A Kind Stranger
C．Teaching a Lesson in Line D．Shopping in the Supermarket


（三十二）（2022·四川泸州·中考真题）
Peter was the richest in town. He had earned himself a bad name because he was too proud of his money. One day, Peter became blind. Only by doing a cornea transplant surgery（角膜移植手术）could he see again, but there was no donor（捐献者）. Peter had to wait in the hospital sadly.
One afternoon, Peter wanted to sit in the sun, so he felt his way for the little square before the hospital. He raised his head to enjoy the sunshine. However, he saw nothing but the whole darkness.
Just as Peter felt hopeless, someone hit him hard all of a sudden. That angered Peter, so he shouted loudly, “Don’t you have eyes? Don’t you see who you hit! I’m Peter!”
The answer was from a little boy, “I’m sorry, sir. I didn’t notice, please forgive me!”
Peter changed his mind and ordered, “I can forgive you, but you must talk with me!”
The boy began. “How beautiful! The grass is green, the sky is blue, the flowers are coming out everywhere, and the little trees are also very lovely. The clouds are floating…”
As he was listening, Peter began to envy（嫉妒）that boy. Suddenly, he shouted, “Oh, my God, the little boy is so poor, nothing but a pair of eyes! Why do you give him light?”
“You are wrong!” came the voice of a lady, “My son is too poor to have eyes. What he just described is what I told him!” Peter sat on the square silently, tears coming up in his eyes.
Since then, the city charity（慈善机构）would receive a great deal of money every year from the richest person, Peter.
31．What did people think of Peter at the beginning of the story?
A．They treated Peter badly. B．Peter was good with money.
C．Peter was unlucky. D．They disliked Peter.
32．Who hit Peter in the square?
A．A hopeless person. B．An unknown. C．A strange lady. D．A little boy.
33．What does the underlined word “forgive” probably mean?
A．原谅 B．帮助 C．惩罚 D．忘记
34．How did Peter probably feel after hearing the lady’s words?
A．Angry and afraid. B．Nervous and excited.
C．Surprised and moved. D．Worried and regretful.
35．What is the theme of the story?
A．Money can buy you friends. B．Light lies in people’s heart.
C．Patience brings a good return. D．Rich people are always kind.


（三十三）（2022·四川泸州·中考真题）
A man in black clothes jumps high into the air. Sometimes, he carries a red fan（扇子）. Sometimes, he spreads his arms like wings. When he lands, the crowd cheers loudly. His dance is eye-catching, and many people watch.
He is Chinese dancer Ma Jiaolong. Since 2020, he’s made short videos of himself dancing in London. He has performed at the city’s parks and landmarks like Tower Bridge. The 35-year-old has nearly 5 million followers on Douyin.
Classical Chinese dance mixes martial（武侠）arts movements with those of traditional Chinese opera. Ma was interested in the movements of classical Chinese dance and started to learn it at 12. Later, Ma studied at the Beijing Dance Academy. Since 2019, he has been teaching classical Chinese dance at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Two years ago, Ma had to give online classes due to COVID-19. In his small home, he could only make small moves. One day, he took his wife’s suggestion and danced at Greenwich Park, a popular place for tourists. She took videos of Ma. He then edited（剪辑）the video, added music and sent it to friends, who loved it and inspired him to share it online. From then on, Ma made more short videos. As his videos went popular, he received messages from people around the world.
“Now, making and sharing short videos has become a part of my life, and, most importantly, a great way to introduce traditional Chinese dance to more people, especially those in foreign countries,” said Ma.
36．What’s Ma Jiaolong’s job?
A．An editor. B．A pop star. C．A photographer. D．A dance teacher.
37．What are Ma’s short videos about?
A．London’s parks and landmarks. B．His classical Chinese dances.
C．Traditional Chinese opera. D．His family life in London.
38．Who inspired Ma to share his short video online?
A．His wife. B．He himself. C．His followers. D．His friends.
39．What’s the main reason for Ma to make short videos now?
A．To spread Chinese culture. B．To become more popular.
C．To enjoy his life fully. D．To make more money.
40．What’s the best title for the passage?
A．Short videos getting popular. B．Dance mixed with martial arts.
C．A Chinese dancer abroad. D．Teaching dance in London.


（三十四）（2022·四川眉山·中考真题）
Twice a month, Jenny Green sits down, picks up her pen and writes a letter to her best friend. The British woman has been doing it for 80 years. She has sent more than 1,500 letters to her pen pal in America.
The hobby started in 1942. Jenny, then 12 years old, was reading a magazine. Some ads in the magazine were asking for pen pals. One of them caught Jenny’s eye. It was from Alice Miller. She lived in America and was also 12. “It was exciting for me,” Jenny said. “I sat down at once, wrote a letter, put it in an envelope—together with a picture of myself —and posted it.”
Jenny spent every day waiting for the postman. Two weeks later—which felt like a lifetime—a reply dropped through the letter box. “I was overjoyed,” Jenny said. “There was a letter and a picture of my new friend. She was all the way on the other side of the world!”
Jenny and Alice wanted to learn more about each other. They kept writing. The two found that they had a lot in common. They liked the same books and the same films.
However, both Jenny and Alice were too poor to afford a plane ticket. It was not until 1987 that they met. “I was glad to see the person I had been writing to for 40 years,” Jenny said. “We had a big hug and then sat down, chatting for hours.”
Now in their nineties, Jenny and Alice are still writing to each other. And they still write by hand. “Writing is warmer and friendlier. So why shall we change the habit of a lifetime?” Jenny said. “I’m so glad that I wrote that first letter 80 years ago.”
19．Where did Jenny Green first see Alice’s information?
A．In a magazine. B．On a website. C．On social media. D．In a newspaper.
20．The underlined word “overjoyed”（in Paragraph 3）probably means “________.”
A．very sad B．very tired C．very worried D．very happy
21．According to the article, what did Jenny and Alice have in common?
①They liked the same films.               ②They were of the same age.
③They liked the same books.             ④They liked the same movie stars.
A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④
22．What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A．Jenny has many pen pals.
B．Jenny and Alice will keep writing by hand.
C．Jenny doesn’t know how to use a computer.
D．Jenny and Alice will write to each other by email.



（三十五）（2022·四川遂宁·中考真题）
April 22nd is World Earth Day—a day to remind people to protect the earth. So on that day, our family held an activity “bottle of trash challenge”. That means the trash needs to be put in a 600ml bottle. We decided to challenge ourselves and produce as little trash as possible.
My father worked online all day, so he didn’t produce any paper waste except paper napkins. He made the least trash in our family.
My mother cooked and produced plenty of kitchen waste, such as vegetable leaves, eggshells and food bags. What’s worse, we couldn’t eat up all the food of the dinner that day. So leftovers couldn’t be avoided. It was not easy for mom to deal with all the trash, but she found a way to put it all into the bottle. How amazing!
My sister, a 16-year-old student, was busy preparing for her exams. She had to use paper to work out math or physics problems. She used only one side of the paper in the past. But that day, she tried to use both sides of the paper because she realized we were challenging ourselves. She did a good job!
I was different from my sister. I love snacks and drinks. So my trash was almost from them. I was highly alert(警觉的) that I must produce less waste. I hardly ever had snacks or drinks. It was too difficult, but I did it!
I’ve learnt a lot from this activity. I realize that everyone can produce less trash. We should start with small actions to protect the earth!
36．What activity did the writer’s family hold on April 22nd?
A．A challenge. B．A trip. C．A picnic. D．A party.
37．Who made the least trash in the family?
A．The writer. B．The writer’s father. C．The writer’s mother. D．The writer’s sister.
38．What does the word “leftovers” mean in the third paragraph?
A．Food bags that are used to put the vegetable leaves.
B．Food that hasn’t been eaten up at the end of a meal.
C．Waste that is produced in the kitchen.
D．Dishes that are cooked by mother.
39．What was the writer’s sister busy doing?
A．Watching TV. B．Playing computer games.
C．Preparing for her exams. D．Playing the piano.
40．Why does the writer write the passage?
A．Because he hopes that we can have less snacks and drinks.
B．Because he hopes that we can use both sides of the paper.
C．Because he hopes that we can eat up all the food of the dinner.
D．Because he hopes that we can protect the earth by starting with small actions.



（三十六）（2022·四川遂宁·中考真题）
Dear Dr. Know,I’m so worried these days because I get pimples (青春痘). It causes many problems. I feel embarrassed when I enter the classroom because all my classmates look at me in surprise. Some students even laugh at me. I don’t want to communicate with anyone. I have to be the first one to get into the classroom and the last one to leave. And I become stressed out and can’t fall asleep at night. What should I do? Please write to me. I’m looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Sad and Fourteen
Dear Sad and Fourteen,I’m so sorry to hear that you are worried about pimples. I’m also sorry that I can’t stand beside you to share your stress. At first, you should know that getting pimples is quite normal in your age. Congratulations! It shows that you have grown up. Secondly, you don’t need to care too much. You can tell your classmates your problem directly and I think they will understand you. Thirdly, if you pay more attention to other things, like studying or outdoor activities, maybe you will find more fun. What’s more, you can ask the doctors for some medicine. I hope things will work out and everything will be better for you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Know

41．What’s Sad and Fourteen’s problem?
A．He can’t get on well with his parents. B．He gets pimples and it causes many problems .
C．He has problems in learning English. D．He is not good at sports.
42．How does Sad and Fourteen feel when he enters the classroom?
A．Embarrassed. B．Worried. C．Happy. D．Excited.
43．How many suggestions does Dr. Know give him?
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
44．In Dr. Know’s opinion, what does “getting pimples” mean?
A．It means that he is unhealthy. B．It means that he is weak in study.
C．It means that he has grown up. D．It means that he can’t sleep well.
45．Where can you probably read the information above?
A．In a newspaper. B．In a notice. C．In a tour guide book. D．In a novel.


（三十七）（2022·四川自贡·中考真题）
At one hall in a town, a huge board said, “FOOD SHORTAGE IN AFRICA．PLEASE HELP THE STARVING PEOPLE.”
A large crowd was standing in line to hand over their donations（捐赠）. Near the door of the hall stood a beautiful young girl, poorly but tidily dressed. With a shy look, she watched the people before her. She saw a businessman who laid a bag of gold on the table. Then came a rich lady who took out a lot of jewels. Some others handed cash, clothes and food. The girl wouldn’t like to take her turn but at last, she stepped forward.
“But... it is so small. I am ashamed to give it. It seems worthless, but it is all I have, ” she said.
“We are thankful for even the smallest donation,” the man at the counter replied kindly. “Here it is. I have nothing else to give,” she added. And then under her coat, she took out two long thick plaits（辫子）of her golden hair. As she did so, her hat fell back, showing the beautiful young bald（无发的）head.
This beautiful girl donated her most priceless golden hair, which was more valuable than all the glittering gold, jewels or cash of the other donors.
29．What does the underlined word “STARVING” in paragraph 1 mean?
A．Hungry. B．Sick. C．Thirsty.
30．What can we learn from the girl’s words?
A．She didn’t want to give away anything.
B．She thought her donation had no value.
C．She thought she gave away the best thing in town.
31．Why was the girl’s hair the most priceless donation?
A．It was long and thick.
B．It was badly needed in Africa.
C．It was the only valuable thing the girl could give.
32．Which word can best describe the girl?
A．Kind. B．Humorous. C．Outgoing.





（三十八）（2022·浙江温州·中考真题）
Hearing that Erin was coming for the silver wedding party, Mr. Joe and his wife got worried.
“Erin the thief!” said Mr. Joe to his wife. “Anything smaller than a table, and more expensive than paper, would finally be found in his bag.”
“He’s sure to come for the presents we’ve received,” added Mrs. Joe. “We can’t hide them all. How can we deal with him?”
“We must keep an eye on him,” said Mr. Joe.
As soon as Erin arrived, the couple started to keep a sharp lookout. After dinner, the three talked nervously from one boring topic to another in the living room.
Suddenly, Erin asked, “You’ve got so many presents. Can I take a look at those pretty silk scarves?”
“Only it’s annoying to have seven of them,” Mr. Joe blurted.
Erin studied the scarves carefully, lost in thought. The couple got more anxious.
After Erin went for sleep, Mrs. Joe counted the presents immediately. “I’m not sure if we’ve lost anything,” she doubted.
“He must have taken something,” claimed Mr. Joe angrily. “The awful pig hasn’t brought us a present. How dare he take anything from us?”
“Let’s go through his bag late at night,” Mrs. Joe suggested.
The search was a short one. They found a silk scarf carefully placed in the bag. Mrs. Joe quickly picked it up and put it into her pocket.
The next morning, Erin was late for breakfast. “Something’s been taken out of my bag,” he said. “It was a present I had prepared for your silver wedding, only it happened to be a scarf. You seemed annoyed at having so many, so I thought I’d get it changed, but now it’s gone.”
The couple turned deadly pale. Mrs. Joe ran to the living room and surprisingly, she found their seven scarves were still there, ▲ .
Mrs. Joe returned with Erin’s scarf. “This one is yours,” she went on. “It’s an unpleasant thing to say… Actually, we took it last night. It all started because there were some unkind words about you. It’s really shameful to go through your bag without asking.”
Erin’s eyes widened as he was listening. Mrs. Joe handed the scarf to Erin.
“Please take your scarf back. It’s unfair to you. Really hope you can forgive us for everything we did,” Mr. Joe said.
Erin refused the scarf with a smile. “It has always been for you. Please keep it. Just want you to know that people change.”
37．What did Mr. and Mrs. Joe do before Erin arrived?
A．They hid all their presents. B．They told Erin to come the next week.
C．They changed the date for the party. D．They talked about how to deal with Erin.
38．What can we know from the story?
A．Erin had prepared a present for the couple.
B．The couple had a nice talk with Erin after dinner.
C．The couple spent a lot of time checking Erin’s bag.
D．Erin thought the couple was happy to have many scarves.
39．Which of the following can be put into ▲ in Paragraph 14?
A．She put one of the scarves into her pocket
B．She placed all the seven scarves in the bag
C．She was quite sure that Erin had lied to them
D．She realised the scarf in her pocket wasn’t theirs
40．How might Mr. and Mrs. Joe feel at the end of the story? Why? (请用约40词回答)
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（三十九）（2022·重庆A卷·中考真题）
“Lots of restaurants say they’re the best. To be honest, we are not and we’ve never said we are. We just try to be a little bit better every day,” said Mr. Yang, who runs a restaurant named Grandpa Yang in Chongqing.
Yang started the restaurant in 2011. He was unhappy when quite a lot of food was left uneaten. “If customers know more about the food before they order, they will know what to pick,” he thought. So he decided to write something about each dish on his menu online.
Now there is something about the food. “Compared with our General Tao Chicken; this one is not THAT good,” says the introduction of Orange Beef. Another introduction warns. “Don’t let the name fool you. This one is NOT a real Sichuan dish.”
“People often search online to find the right restaurant. I don’t want them to say, ‘Oh, it’s one of the best in the area, and it must be very good,’ but then they come here only to find it’s not so good,” Yang said, “Customers should read more about the food before they order, not only my introductions, but also other customers’ opinions.”
Thanks to his honesty, the restaurant is having a moment under the sun. “It’s been a very exciting and busy time,” said Yang, “and I love it.”
24．The restaurant Grandpa Yang was started ________.
A．in 2001 B．in 2011 C．in 2012 D．in 2021
25．Mr. Yang was unhappy when ________.
A．the food was almost sold out B．customers knew a lot about the food
C．customers found the food unhealthy D．quite a lot of food was left uneaten
26．Mr. Yang thinks that ________.
A．his restaurant is the best B．people shouldn’t search online
C．General Tao Chicken is good D．customers shouldn’t say anything
27．According to the passage, the restaurant becomes successful mainly because ________.
A．it offers good service B．Mr. Yang is honest
C．it offers a good price D．Mr. Yang is foolish



（四十）（2022·重庆B卷·中考真题）
A man gets out of his car. He rushes into a doctor’s office “DOCTOR! Please help me! I think I must be seriously ill.”
“Tell me what’s wrong,” the doctor says beside his desk.
“Everywhere I touch on my body, it hurts!” the man answers. “Come on and sit on the chair. Please show me.”
So the man touches his left foot and cries out of pain. Then he touches his right knee and cries, “Ouch.” Then he touches his back and jumps out of the chair.
As he is about to continue, the doctor says,“That’s enough. Let me see.” After a while, the doctor says, “Oh, I know. Feel your finger.”
21．The man thinks he must be ________.
A．seriously ill B．really heavy C．very healthy D．terribly thin
22．The doctor asks the man to sit ________.
A．in his car B．on the chair C．on the floor D．on the desk
23．The doctor finds the man probably breaks ________.
A．his foot B．his knee C．his back D．his finger