heir lives. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic.
Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well.
You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries. They found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so.
For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation.
( )46. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Happiness. B. Shyness. C. Kindness.
( )47. What does the underlined word “genetic”in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Passed down from parents. B. Learned from friends. C. Taught by teachers.
( )48. What can be learned from the passage?
A. Most little babies are born shy and quiet.
B. If you are shy now, you will be shy forever.
C. Many shy children have older brothers and sisters.
( )49. We can learn from the passage that most people ______ said they were shy.
A. in the USA B. in Japan C. in Israel
( )50. Scientists suggest that shy people can get over their shyness by______.
A. trying new things B. practicing conversation C. both A and B.
C
阅读图表,从每题所给的A、B、C选项中,选择最佳答案回答问题或完成句子。(共5小题,每小题2分)
( )51. How can you get more information about the advertisement?
A. By visiting the website of Wenhua school.
B. By calling Mike at 845---6789.
C. By sending your resume to the school.
( )52. Which of the following is not required according to the advertisement?
A. Good computer skills. B. Good communication skills.
C. At least three-year teaching experience.
Music Club Friday-Sunday 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. ¥20/hour for children(under 12) ¥30/hour for adults 264 Center Street Tel: 504-525-2951 |
Movie World Tuesday-Sunday 10:30a.m.-9:30p.m. ¥48 for adults ¥30 for children (under 15) 162 Hongqi Street Tel: 504-822-9503 |
Science Museum Thursday-Sunday 10:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Ticket price:¥50 132 Xueyuan Street Tel: 504-732-9406 If you want to learn about robots, welcome to the science museum. |
( )53. Nick is 8 years old, he wants to see a movie with his parents. How much should they pay?
A.¥96 B.¥78 C.¥126
( )54. If you want to go to the music club, you can go there on ________.
A. Saturday B. Monday C. Thursday
( )55. Fred wants to learn about robots, he can go to ________.
A. Music Club B. Science Museum C. Movie World
D
阅读短文,根据短文内容回答问题。(共5小题,每小题2分)
Mom and dad are the most important people in your life. They have been looking after you since you were born, you should always love them. You should also get on well with them. But some children don't know how to do this. Here are some ways to help you.
Spend more time with your parents. Don't spend too much time playing computer games or watching TV. Ask your parents to play with you. Talk or go outside with them.
Be kind to your parents. You can make them happy with a smile when you come home. You can send your mother a card on Mothers' Day or tell your father a joke on his birthday. You can also clean your room by yourself.
Work hard. If you do your best in your studies, your parents will be proud of you.
56. Who are the most important people in your life?
____________________________________________________________________
57. You need to spend more time with your parents, don’t you?
____________________________________________________________________
58. What can you do on Mother’s Day?
____________________________________________________________________
59. Will your parents be proud of you if you work hard?
____________________________________________________________________
60. How many ways can you use to get on well with your parents in the passage?
____________________________________________________________________
E
阅读短文,根据短文内容,在表格中填入相应信息。(每空不超过3个单词,共5小题,每小题2分)
In classes, your teachers will talk about topic that you are studying. The information they provide will be important for you to know when you take tests. So you must be able to take good written notes from what your teachers say.
Here are the three stages(阶段) of taking notes and what you should do during each stage.
1. Before Class. Review your notes you have taken before you come to class. This will be good for remembering what was covered. Get you ready to understand new information your teacher will provide.
2. During Class. Keep your attention on what your teacher is saying and the signal words that tell you what your teacher is going to say and it is important to write in your notes. Examples of signal words are “The important point…”and “Remember that…” Be sure to include in your notes information that your teacher repeats or writes on the blackboard. Write down quickly so that you can include all the important information in your notes. Do this by writing abbreviations(缩写) such as med for medicine, using symbols such as % for percent, and writing short sentences.
3. After Class. Rewrite your notes to make them more complete and accurate (准确的) by changing abbreviations into whole words, symbols into words, and shortened sentences into longer sentences. Use them to answer your questions. If necessary, ask your teacher for help.
Taking notes | ||
Reason(s) | The information your teachers provide will be important for you to know when you take 61. . so it is necessary for you to learn to take good notes. | |
Stages | Before Class | ●Review the notes you have taken to remember what was covered. ●Get ready to 62. new information. |
63. Class | ●Listen to your teacher carefully. ●Be sure to include the important points. ●Write down 64. | |
After Class | ●Make your notes more complete and accurate to answer your questions. ●Ask for your teacher’s 65. . |
Ⅳ.写作技能(三部分,共11小题,计25分)
A)完成对话 通读对话,根据上下文补全对话内容。(共5小题,每小题1分)
A: Excuse me. Can you tell me where I can buy some stamps?
B: Sure. You can go to the post office.
A: 66. ?
B: Go down this street. It’s on the left next to a library.
A: 67. ?
B: Yes. It’s a little far from here. You’d better take a bus.
A: 68. ?
B: No. 5 bus.
A: 69. ?
B: It takes about twenty minutes.
A: Thank you.
B: 70. .
B)英汉互译 阅读短文,将文中画线部分译成汉语或英语。(共5小题,每小题2分)
Most people want to be happy, 71.but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends upon ourselves. In fact, we make our own happiness. 72.你想快乐吗? Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
73.The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, 74.我们花太多的时间考虑将来, for example, getting into college or getting a good job. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends.
Another secret of living a happy life is to be helpful. 75.People who like helping others are happier. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
C)作文(计10分)
端午节是中国的传统节日。吃粽子是中国的一种传统习俗。每年农历五月初,中国百姓家家户户要浸糯米、洗粽叶、包粽子。请根据以下提示,描写制作粽子的过程。
要求:1、制作过程必须包括以下的五个环节;
2、词数80词左右(开头的首句已给出,不计算在总词数内)。
Ingredients (材料) 糯米(glutinous rice): one kilo 粽叶(reed leaves) 牛肉: half a kilo 红枣(red dates) 盐: two spoons 线 (strings) |
[来源:学科网]
浸糯米,切牛肉 put...into the water |
拢粽叶 shape...by hand |
填充馅料 fill...with |
扎粽子 tie...with |
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How shall we make Zongzi?
To make this special food, we need to have ____________________________
2018年湘潭中考英语冲刺试题听力材料参及考答案
听力材料
A)反应
1. Do you like English ?
2. What’s the weather like in Beijing?
3. Your new watch looks very beautiful.
4. Excuse me, could you tell me the way to Da Bookstore?
5. How often do you chat with your friends on QQ?
B)理解
听下面的对话,回答第6至7小题。
W: What festival is it today?
M: It’s Dragon Boat Festival.
W: What will you do this afternoon?
M: I’ll eat Zongzi and watch boat races with my family.
W: Me, too.
听下面的对话,回答第8至10小题。
W: The vacation is coming. What are you doing for it, Jack?
M: I’m going bike riding with my friends. What about you, Lucy?
W: I have to do chores at home for a few days. My parents both work.
M: What are you going to do after that?
W: We are going to Beijing.
M: What are you doing there?
W: To visit the Great Wall.
M: Who are you going with?
W: With my cousins.
M: Have a good time.
W: You, too.
听下面的对话,回答第11至12小题。
W: Hi, Bill. How’s your day?
M: It’s great. I like Monday because I have English and history. They’re my favorite subjects.
W: Who’s your English teacher?
M: Ms. Clark. She’s like a mother to us. We all like her.
W: That’s great! Then why do you like history?
M: Oh, I think history is interesting.
听下面的对话,回答第13至15小题。
M: Welcome to our city! Let’s start today’s old town tour. Feel free to ask me anything!
W: When was the town built?
M: Ah, the most popular question! It was built in Ming Dynasty.
W: That means it was built about four hundred years ago.
M: Yeah, it has a long history. It used to be the business center at that time.
W: As far as I know, it is also famous for green tea.
M: Yes, every year it received about 60,000 visitors.
W: That’s fantastic!
C)笔录要点
Hello, everyone. I am Paul. There are four people in my family: my father, my mother, my sister and I. My father is a doctor. He’s reading a newspaper. He likes basketball. Oh, that’s my mother. She is a teacher. She’s making dinner in the kitchen now. She likes movies. My sister is a reporter. She’s watching the news in the living room. She likes planting flowers. What do I do? I’m a student at No. 1 Middle School. I’m listening to a CD. I like music. I want to be a singer when I grow up. On Sundays, we always go for a walk together. I love my family very much.
参考答案
1-5. CCCCA 6-10. CCCAB 11-15. BCCAB 16. a doctor 17. making 18. sister 19. flowers 20. music 21-25. CACBC 26-30. BAABA 31-35. ACCAC 36-40. ABBBB 41-45. FTTFF 46-50. BACBC 51-55. ACCAB 56. Mom and dad 57. Yes, we do. 58. Send my mother a card on Mothers' Day 59. Yes, they will. 60. Three. 61. tests 62. understand 63. During 64.quickly 65. help 66. Where is the post office / Could you tell me where the post office is / How can I get to the post office / How to get there / … 67. Is it far (from here) 68. Which bus shall I take / Which bus can I take / Which bus can take me there /... 69. How long does it take (to get there) 70. You’re welcome / That’s all right / No problem . 71.略 72.Do you want to be happy? 73略 74.we spend so much time thinking about the future 75略
作文:
How shall we make Zongzi?
To make this special food, we need to have one kilo of glutinous rice, half a kilo of beef, some red dates, two spoons of salt, some reed leaves and some strings.
How to make Zongzi? First, put the glutinous rice into the clean water and keep it for two hours. At the same time, wash some reed leaves and cut the beef into pieces. Next, shape the reed leaves by hand. Then, fill them with the glutinous rice and beef pieces. Add some red dates if you like. And then, tie Zongzi with strings. Finally, steam them.