专题36 短文语法填空（原卷版）

三年（2022-2024）中考英语真题分项汇编（全国通用）专题36 短文语法填空(2024中考真题）（2024河北中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词（有提示词的，填入所给单词的正确形式）。The Lin family has a son and a daughter, Lin Ming and Lin Fang. Lin Ming is seven and Lin Fang is two years 1 (young) than her brother. They study in different 2 (school). One day, Mrs. Lin picked up Lin Ming and then they went to Lin Fang’s school together. Some boys and girls were playing 3 (happy) on the playground. Lin Ming stood at the school gate and waited 4 his sister. Just then, the bell 5 (ring). Several minutes later, many 6 (child) walked out in a line. Lin Fang was the 7 (five) one in it. When Lin Ming saw her, he couldn’t wait to run to her. “Fangfang,” Lin Ming 8 (shout). Jumping with joy, Lin Fang rushed to meet 9 (he). They hugged each other and walked to their mother hand in hand. When Mrs. Lin saw this, 10 big smile appeared on her face. Her heart was filled with happiness.（2024黑龙江牡丹江中考真题）Fill in the blanks with the grammatical knowledge according to the passage.A group of Chinese astronauts visited Hong Kong and Macao in China. They met with young people there and encouraged 11 (they) to have a dream of space exploration (探索).During the visit, the group of Chinese astronauts went to many middle schools 12 two universities in Hong Kong. They also gave a talk in Macao and met 13 (thousand) of students in both places.“The Chinese space station is 14 a home for the motherland in space,” Chen Dong said. He is one of 15 Shenzhou-14 astronauts. He hopes that he 16 (see) people from Hong Kong and Macao in the Chinese space station in the future.During a special show, Shum, a Hong Kong middle school student, felt really 17 (excite) to meet the astronauts. She thinks that the astronauts 18 (be) true heroes. “I am proud of our country and this makes me even 19 (interested) in space,” Shum said.“The visit is special and important for students,”the chief executive of the Macao SAR (澳门特别行政区行政长官) said. He thinks that China has taken the education of science and technology 20 (serious).The visit to Hong Kong and Macao was really successful.（2024湖南长沙中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Chinese New Year is a great celebration. It 21 (mark) the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. According to tradition, people like to give flowers and fruits 22 each other during Chinese New Year, because they carry many special 23 (meaning). They represent (象征) the earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings,Orchids (兰花) come in many colors, but many people like purple and red ones for Chinese New Year. They are believed 24 (represent) love and beauty. Orchids say, “Wish you to be 25 (luck), successful and happy.” During the holiday period, this plant is a must.Peonies (牡丹) are like soft clouds in pink, red and white. They are beautiful and can brighten up someone’s day. Red peonies 26 (give) to people to show love and care. Peonies say, “You are special to me.” They are also a symbol of wealth and 27 (rich).Kumquats (金橘), with 28 (they) golden color, ate a symbol of wealth and luck. The Chinese word for “kumquat” sounds like “gold orange”, which connects kumquats with richness. This small fruit tree is often presented in pairs.The apple, with its bright colors 29 round shape, represents peace and harmony (和谐). In fact, the word for “apple” in Chinese sounds like “peace”. 30 (certain), apples make great gifts.（2024福建中考真题）阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词，要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。Xi’an is the capital city of Shaanxi province. It lies in 31 north of China. The city’s early history is often connected with Liu Bang, who started the Han Dynasty and made Xi’an his capital. He 32 (give) it the name Chang’ an. During the Tang Dynasty, Xi’an achieved its great importance. Korea and Japan followed Xi’an’s example in 33 (build) their ancient capitals.Many things from ancient times can still be found in Xi’an today. The city wall—one of the few city walls still left in China—is a good example. It 34 (go) around the city and is an important cultural site (遗址). In central Xi’an there is the Bell Tower—the 35 ( large) bell tower remaining in China. The bell was first designed as an emergency alarm (警钟) to warn of danger, 36 it was very often used to tell people the time.While Xi’an is a city 37 a long history, it is also very much a part of the modern world. It is best 38 (know) as a center for software (软件) research, development and services. Historically, Xi’an has always been a city of art, industry and business that have placed it far in front of many other 39 (city).Xi’an is a city always remaking 40 (it) and looking forward, all the while keeping the best of the past.（2024宁夏中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（每空一词）。More Than Just A Noodle ShopGuo Zhanglong, a Chinese young man, has lived in France 41 12 years. In 2022, he 42 (begin) selling traditional Shanxi sliced noodles in France. Sliced noodles are also 43 (call) Daoxioomian in Chinese. Guo shared some videos of his noodle shop online, and the shop 44 (quick) became popular. So far, he has already had 45 (million) of fans all over the world. At first, Guo was 46 (worry) about whether his noodles would be popular with French customers. 47 , he found the French customers not only could eat it, but also accepted it with gusto (津津有味). “Many French friends have added 48 (we) noodles to their daily diet now,” Guo said. “Food knows no borders (国界).” Since the noodle shop opened. Guo has hosted (招待) many French people 49 are interested in China. Over dinner, Guo often shares his knowledge of China with them. “I want more and more 50 (foreigner) to learn about Chinese food and Chinese culture, so that they can better understand China,” he said.（2024四川眉山中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Hotpot, Mapo Tofu and Fish Filets in Hot Chili Oil (水煮鱼) —these dishes are well-known names in China. And they all have one thing 51 common: They’re very numbing (麻的) and spicy (辣的).“Numbing and spicy” is a special phrase which is used 52 (describe) Sichuan food. Generally, Sichuan cooks are good at using Pixian Broad Bean Paste (郫县豆瓣). It 53 (see) as “the soul (灵魂) of Sichuan dishes” by many people. As 54 result, they are quite different from the dried and spicy Hunan food and the sour and spicy Guizhou food.However, to Sichuan dishes, there is much more than 55 (they) numbing and spicy flavor (味道) because Sichuan cooks are able to create all kinds of flavors. So people praise Sichuan dishes, “Each dish 56 (have) its own style; a hundred dishes have a hundred different flavors.” There are at 57 (little) 24 kinds of flavors in Sichuan dishes and only one-third of them are spicy. Some dishes are neither numbing 58 spicy, like sweet and sour fish.Visitors to Sichuan are surprised at so many 59 (choice) they have for food. Sichuan is 60 (certain) a great place to start your Chinese food journey.（2024江苏苏州中考真题）请认真阅读下面短文，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。When cultures meet, not just their language or clothing may be different. Often their food will be 61 (great) different too. People on both sides can discover new chances for trading. This text 62 (tell) how some common food plants spread around the world.As early as 5, 000 BC, 63 (potato) were traded in South America as a valuable type of food. They were 64 (take) to Europe in the 1500s and their use soon spread across it.Tea drinking started in China. By the early 1600s, traders had begun to ship tea from China to Europe. Tea drinking soon 65 (become) fashionable there but because 66 its high price, it remained a drink for the wealthy.Sugar cane (甘蔗) was first used to produce 67 kind of sweet juice over 8, 000 years ago on the island of New Guinea. Its use soon spread across South East Asia and then to the 68 (wide) world.Cocoa was used to make a cold, spicy drink in Central America over 3, 000 years ago. The Europeans brought it back with 69 (they) in the 1520s and added sugar to make the sweet, hot drink we know today. 70 it’s expensive, many people still love it.（2024湖北武汉中考真题）阅读下面短文，根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。The theme parks in the world are popular because they have their own character IPs (知识产权), such as Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter. According to 71 research report, IP is the “heart” of a theme park. 72 (develop) China’s own IPs, some theme parks make good use of traditional Chinese culture, and others focus on films about Chinese 73 (story). It is 74 (encourage) that the Chinese cultural industry (产业) has been taking a big step in creative works. For example, some famous theme parks have opened in Shanghai and Beijing 75 (recent). It’s happy to see that some Chinese culture has been welcomed in the parks. Over the past few years, Chinese cultural IPs have often appeared 76 movies and TV dramas. For example, the Chinese film Chang’an San Wan Li became a success thanks to the Chinese ink paintings, ancient poems 77 high technology in it. Besides, Mulan, which 78 (produce) years ago, helped traditional Chinese cultured to be learned by the world. Traditional Chinese culture 79 (provide) special experiences for the entertainment industry. The key lies in new ideas. With the help of high technology, China can develop 80 (it) traditional cultural IPs and it will have world-class theme parks in the coming years.（2024四川达州中考真题）阅读下面短文，在文章空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship has been successfully launched (发射) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. It marks China’s 32nd manned flight into space. At 8: 59 p. m. on April 25, 2024, it 81 (send) three astronauts and nearly 100 experimental boxes (实验柜) to the Tiangong space station. The three astronauts 82 (be) Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu. They were all born in the 1980s. Ye was one of the 83 (member) of the Shenzhou-l3 mission (任务) from October 2021 84 April 2022. This time, he works as the 85 (lead) of the three astronauts. Both Li Cong 86 Li Guangsu are newcomers to space. During 87 (they) time in space, they will care for the space station to make sure it can work 88 (safe). They will do over 90 experiments. A fish 89 (call) “the 4th member of Shenzhou-18” will be used for an experimental project. The Shenzhou-18 astronauts are planned to return to 90 earth in late October this year. So they will spend about six months on the space station.（2024黑龙江绥化中考真题）根据短文内容用所给词的适当形式填空。After some warm-up activities, Zhang Hanliang starts her martial (武术的) art exercises in the morning. To promote (推广) martial arts to more people, Zhang and her team 91 (make) many 92 (tradition) Chinese martial art videos in the past few years. 93 (million) of people watched the videos. “I hope that more and more people will feel the beauty of 94 (do) Chinese kung fu.” said Zhang.Zhang has practiced martial arts for over 20 years. 95 (she) love for martial arts 96 (come) from her family. After Zhang had practiced at home for a few years, her father sent her to a sports school. At that time, Zhang was the 97 (young) child to learn martial arts at the school, but she practiced very hard. “I would keep 98 (practice) after daily training every day.” Zhang said.In 2007, Zhang began to teach martial arts. Besides her job at the university, Zhang 99 (work) to promote the martial arts to foreigners now. She has been invited to many foreign countries to give lessons on it. “Martial arts can be a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and other countries,” said Zhang. She wished more and more people 100 (know) and love martial arts.（2024四川自贡中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Zigong Lantern Festival shows the wisdom and culture of people in Zigong. In 2008, the festival 101 (become) a national-level intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产). So far the Zigong lantern festival 102 (reach) many places in China and more than eighty 103 (country) around the world.Wan Songtao is 104 important leader of a lantern-making company in Zigong. He spent his every vacation 105 (learn) lantern-making from his father when he was a teenager. 106 (get) better at designing (设计), Wan studied fine art in college.One of the most important parts of making a large lantern is designing. “We used to design the lanterns all by ourselves,” said Wan. “ 107 (lucky), we can use AI for good ideas now.” Besides AI, other technologies are also very 108 (help). “The great success of Zigong lanterns comes 109 team effort,” said Wan. His favorite work The sundial in 2024 is the work of over 80 Zigong lantern makers as well as a group of engineers. It took them over 4,000 hours to make it 110 bring it to the park.（2024四川遂宁中考真题）根据下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。The oil-paper umbrella has a history of over 1,000 years in China. There are different 111 (story) about the invention of the umbrella in China. The most popular one has something to do with Lu Ban. It’s said that once he and his wife visited the West Lake. It started raining suddenly. His wife said, “Let’s have 112 competition. Before sunrise tomorrow, the one who comes up 113 a good way to visit the West Lake even on rainy days will be the winner.” Lu Ban 114 (think) it was easy. He collected some tools and materials. Then he spent the whole night 115 (build) pavilions (亭子) around the lake. He was quite proud of his work. The next morning, 116 Lu Ban talked about his achievements and felt proud, his wife held something unusual in her hand. It could be opened into a round shape. Lu Ban was 117 (surprise). He found that the object, made of silk and bamboo, could be opened and closed 118 (easy). It was light, beautiful and easy to carry. Lu Ban said, “You win. Your invention can protect us from rain better.” So the umbrella 119 (invent). Later, people began to use paper, which was 120 (cheap) than silk. To make the umbrella water-proof, people brushed a kind of oil on the surface. So the oil-paper umbrella appeared.（2024四川宜宾中考真题）根据下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上的相应位置。In China, when you want to travel on a high-speed train, you can now choose a quiet car. The big train company in China has started this on some train lines, 121 the ones from Beijing to Shanghai, Beijing to Guangzhou, and Chengdu to Chongqing.You can choose a quiet car when you buy your train ticket on the website 12306.cn 122 can offer train tickets. You can ask for a quiet seat in the 123 (two) class (等级). On the 12306 phone app, if a train has a quiet car, you 124 (find) a “quiet” sign.After you buy your ticket, you will receive 125 message telling you not to make any noise in the quiet car. You should use headphones when 126 (listen) to music and go outside the quiet car if you talk on the phone. Parents must make sure their 127 (child) behave well so that they won’t cause any trouble for others. The conductors (列车员) will speak more 128 (soft). They also know when each person will get off the train and can tell 129 (they) quietly.If you would like 130 (buy) some food, you can scan (扫描) a special code on the arm of your seat. Follow the steps to order, and the salesperson will bring it to you.Now, you can enjoy a nice and quiet train trip!（2024四川南充中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案写在答题卡相应的横线上。Jiang Shumei, born in 1937, spent most of her time working in a factory. In 1996, she learned her 131 (one) Chinese character (汉字). Sixteen years later, she started to write down some of her own 132 (story). It was not easy. Sometimes, completing a single sentence could take a day. She 133 (usual) started at 3 or 4 a.m., and revised (修改) the pieces several times until she was 134 (satisfy). In 2013, her book, Time of Trouble, Time of Poverty, was published and proved to be 135 success. The book earned Jiang a lot of fans and sympathy (同情). “Don’t feel sorry for me,” she says to her fans, “The hardships mentioned in the book are now in the past. 136 them, I could never have finished this book.”So far, the elderly woman 137 (publish) six books, totaling more than 600,000 characters in length. “It’s never too late. I enjoy 138 (I) when writing,“ Jiang says. She lives a healthy life, exercising every day 139 eating a balanced diet. “If I could live as long as 130, would you still say that it is too late for me 140 (start) after 60?” she says jokingly.做某事是……”，固定短语。故填to start。（2024山东滨州中考真题）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给词的适当形式填空，必要时可加助动词或情态动词。The year 2024 celebrates the Chinese Year of the Dragon. It is respected as a 141 (luck) year, full of hope for all.Chinese people respect the dragon, and even see themselves as the descendants (后代) of the dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon is a symbol of power and good luck. People believe it controls the water and brings a good harvest. So they 142 (admire) the dragon since ancient times. And people who are born in the dragon year are thought to be confident and unafraid to take risks.But how did the dragon become one of the twelve 143 (animal) in the Chinese zodiac (生肖)? According to the legend, there was a party, the order of the zodiac animals would be decided by the order in which they arrived. The dragon, although it had the ability 144 (fly), didn’t come first because it stopped to make rain for farmers on 145 (it) way. So, it was the 146 (five) one to arrive.To show great respect towards the dragon, Dragon Dance 147 (start) by the Chinese during the Han Dynasty. Now it has been spread all over the world. The length of dragons can be 50 to 70 meters because people believe that the 148 (long) the dragon is, the more luck it will bring. But a small group 149 (not run) a very long dragon because it needs great human power, much money, and special skills.The dragon is not just an animal in the Chinese zodiac, it’s also a powerful symbol that is rooted (根植) 150 (deep) in Chinese history and customs.（2024青海中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。Wu Muliang is a photographer from a village. He is 151 kind boy. He takes 152 (photo) for old people in his village. Wu Muliang is very young, but he helps his neighbors by 153 (take) pictures. Wu’s grandparents took care 154 him when he was a little boy, but they couldn’t see each other often after he 155 (start) school. Wu’s grandpa died years ago. But there was no picture of him for the family to remember him with. This made Wu and his family very sad. Wu knew that many old people in 156 (he) village didn’t have pictures either. They didn’t have phones with cameras like us, so Wu wanted 157 (help) them take pictures. Wu took pictures of his grandma 158 other old people in the village. Some of them were not very old, but they wanted pictures to remember themselves when they were younger. Wu learned that it’s 159 (importance) to spend time with family from his experience. He will help more old people in his village and other places too. He would like to see them smiling 160 (happy) when they look at their pictures.（2024吉林长春中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Westwood National Park is a very huge national park. It is well-known 161 its fascinating scenes and many kinds of animals, especially bears. It is one of my favorite 162 (place) to take photos.I will never forget that afternoon. Birds flew over the 163 (peace) lake. The mountains 164 (cover) with white snow. With the camera held to my eye, I was recording the amazing picture. All of a sudden, I found two baby bears far away running after each other 165 (happy). Sometimes they stopped to look around; sometimes one rubbed (蹭) against the other’s back. They had a lot of fun playing in 166 sun. At that moment, I completely lost myself in the sweet environment. How I wished that time could stand still! I really hoped 167 (catch) the warm scene with my camera and I did it. After a while, I 168 (hear) a loud roar (吼叫) from the mother bear. The two baby bears stood up quickly 169 ran back to the forest. I was so lucky that I could take such a picture.The photo always reminds 170 (I) that the real beauty is “nature” in nature.（2024山东东营中考真题）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空 (必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。While I was going through the forest. I fell on the ground. Ouch! That hurt. Then a voice said, “Are you l right? You 171 badly ________ (not hurt), are you?”I looked up and saw a boy of my age. “No, I’m OK, Thanks.” He helped me up.“I haven’t seen you at school. Do you live near here?” I asked.“No. I’m from Manchester,” with these words, the boy hurried away.Back home, Mum 172 (watch) the news.“Hi, Grace 173 you ________ (hear) about this boy, Mark?” she asked.“No. What boy?” I said.“A boy from Manchester. He’s run away from home. Look! This is his dad.”There was a man on TV sitting next to a policeman. He was crying. Then they showed a photo of the missing boy. It was the boy in the forest!“Should I tell mum? No. I 174 (not say) anything. I have to talk to Mark first.” I said to myself.The next day, I found Mark in the forest. I said, “Your dad was on TV last night. The police 175 (look) for you.”He looked shocked and asked, “Have you told them?”“No.” I said, “I wanted 176 (talk) to you first. Why have you run away?”He said sadly. “I argued with my dad. My mum died four years ago. Recently, my dad met a woman named Mel. Mel wants my dad for herself and isn’t interested in me. That night, Father 177 (tell) me that we would all move to London because Mel’s from London. But my grandpa and my friends 178 (be) in Manchester. I don’t want to move there. We both got angry. So I left in the midnight.”I felt sorry for Mark. But when I thought of his dad crying on TV. I am sorry for him too. “What 179 you ________ (do)?” I asked.“I don’t know.” he replied.“Why not live with your grandpa in Manchester? Let your dad and Mel 180 (move) to London and visit them in the holidays.”Mark didn’t answer for a while. then he nodded and smiled. “Can I use your phone? I need to call my dad.”（2024内蒙古包头中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Students in the French cities of Paris and Lyon recently got the chance to take part in traditional Chinese cultural and sports events hosted by East China Normal University.The events were held from Thursday 181 Monday. On Thursday, students from five French middle schools 182 (experience) calligraphy (书法) and seal carving (篆刻) under the instruction of professors and students from China. It was 183 first time that they were provided in those French schools.Tryston Beck, a 12-year-old middle school student from Lyon, was 184 (satisfy) with his work in carving the Chinese character (文字) zhong, or middle. “The teachers from China told me 185 it meant. It was a very cool and fun experience,” he said.A friendly badminton match was held on Sunday between a team of students led by Wang Yihan, who came 186 (two) at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and student athletes from Lyon.“The match allowed Chinese and French youths 187 (improve) their competitive skills, friendship, and sow the seeds for future cooperation between the two sides,” said by a French officer.To show Chinese kung fu and tai chi, teachers and students from the university also went to three schools in Lyon. Some local people had chances to experience it themselves.“The movements in tai chi may be practiced very 188 (slow), but they are very 189 (create) and artistic,” another French officer said. “It’s a lovely beginning. I believe such activities will help more French 190 (teenager) improve their understanding of Chinese culture,” he said.（2024山东临沂中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Hi Alice,How are you? I want to tell you about my trip to the city space museum two days ago. I have never been there before, so I was 191 (excite)! I was taking care of my little sister and she was bored so I said, “We are going on an 192 (usual) experience!”When we arrived, we started to explore (探索). The space museum is very large and full of interesting and exciting objects 193 (touch). The first room you enter looks like deep space. There is information about different planets with a quiz (知识竞赛) at the end. The 194 (win) has a chance to invent a name for a planet—that’s exciting, isn’t it? The 195 (two) room looks like the inside of a spaceship. You can touch an astronaut’s spacesuit (宇航服). It looks really heavy! I don’t know how an astronaut can wear it. It looks a little old. I don’t know when it 196 (make), either. And you can see where the astronauts prepare their food. Did you know they use a knife, fork and spoon to eat? I didn’t. I thought it was all in bags.We were looking at the oven from the spaceship when my sister 197 (tell) me she was hungry. So we went to have a snack. They were preparing a pizza (比萨饼) in the restaurant and the smell of food always makes me hungry so we had a piece of pizza! It was delicious. While we 198 (eat) a pizza, they were baking (烘焙) biscuits, so we ate some. Don’t worry! We have bought some 199 you—you will love them! They look like rockets and taste like honey!After lunch, we explored more of the museum 200 stayed for the rest of the day. They were turning off the lights when we left!Have you ever been to a museum? See you soon!Helen（2024广东深圳中考真题）Ole is a student from Norway at East China Normal School. He first visited China in 2016, and since then, he 201 (develop) a deep interest in traditional Chinese culture. Recently, he and his team won the Shanghai International Students Dragon Boat Race. It was the team’s 202 (six) win in a row and his second time winning the first prize. “I 203 (introduce) to the dragon boat racing in the spring of 2023. My teacher noticed my strong arms and encouraged me 204 (try) it,” said Ole. When he was asked the secret of his success, he replied, “There is no ‘I’, 205 only ‘we’. My teammates are international students coming 206 different countries. Before we became the champions, we practiced rowing three times a week, trying to match the strokes with drumbeat. At first, we weren’t very good. We did not know 207 the problem lay. However, with continuous effort, we learned that teamwork is the key. Although we are culturally different, we are one team in the race. Before each race, the team would stand in 208 circle and cheer loudly. “Taking part in this sport, we realized the 209 (important) of cooperation. We trained hard, each stroke bringing us a closer to understanding the tradition of Dragon Boat Festival,” said Ole 210 (proud).（2024山东烟台中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Mooncakes are one of the most popular foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival. But let’s be honest: not many of us really like to eat them, mainly 211 they are made in factories and often several months old by the time they 212 (buy). Now here’s the thing: homemade mooncakes. They’re amazing, whether you’re eating them 213 (you) or giving them to your friends as gifts. Yes, they require a lot of effort, but they’re worth it. 214 (produce) mooncakes, you’ll need a mold (模具). Molds are available in different sizes and depths. I usually use a traditional large 215 (wood) mold. But a plastic mold in a similar size will do just line.Before cooking, I prepare several kinds of ingredients (原料) and make them into balls separately. The key to 216 (make) proper mooncakes is to gather each ball in layers (层). In my way, the middle ball is made of nut (坚果) pieces. The 217 (two) layer is made of mashed red bean mixed with sugar, which is lastly covered with a layer of pastry (油酥面团). It is then pressed into a mold and carefully taken out into the oven.It’s important to follow the cooking 218 (instruction) carefully. To prevent breaking up, I first cook mooncakes 219 a high temperature to set the pattern and shape. Then, I lower the temperature and remove them 220 (regular) to brush the surface with egg wash.Just look at my mooncakes! Not bad. right?（2024贵州中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Leonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings of all time, in 1503. He was working on a special painting for a church at the time, but it was not going 221 (good). The woman who can be seen in the Mona Lisa is said to be Madonna Lisa del Giocondo. She was the wife of an Italian businessman. Her husband asked da Vinci 222 (paint) a portrait (肖像) of her.After da Vinci finished the painting in 1506, he was invited by the French King to visit France 223 he took the painting with him. Today the Mona Lisa is kept in the Louvre, an art museum in Paris, and it is seen by about six million 224 (visit) a year.The painting measures (测量为) only 77 centimeters by 53 centimeters and is painted 225 oil on wood. In 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia, a worker at the Louvre, stole the painting. He took it out of the museum by hiding it under 226 (he) coat. Two years later, police officers found 227 painting when he tried to sell it.In 1962, the Mona Lisa was 228 (take) to Washington and New York for artwork shows. For the journey, the museum 229 (want) to insure (给……投保) the painting. The insurance company set the value of it at 100 million dollars, making it the most 230 (value) painting ever! Today, the value of the painting would be over 700 million dollars.（2024四川乐山中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。I can still remember my primary school homework on animals. I decided 231 (write) about the whale (鲸鱼). I have loved them from a young age.I’m not quite sure why I love them. It might be something about 232 (they) shape. They have a smooth shape, and their tails look like a heart. They also move so 233 (slow) and beautifully, like a tree dancing in the wind. This way, they seem very clever.So, of course, one of my best memories 234 (be) when I got to see a type of whale called the Southern Right Whale in Argentina. Watching them moving smoothly in the water, I felt 235 (happy) than ever. They were so beautiful!And I’m not the only one who loves whales. Different peoples across the world have a special place for whales in their 236 (heart). Take the Maori people in New Zealand as 237 example. Living by the ocean, they see whales as guardians (守护者) of the ocean and talk about them a lot in their 238 (tradition) stories.Why was I interested in whales like the Maori people? 239 they need our protection. That’s what my school homework was about— animals we need to protect. Whales play a big role 240 the ocean. So, protecting whales means protecting the whole ocean.(2023中考真题）（2023青海统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。In February, there was a video about Asian elephants in Yunnan, in which two 1 (elephant) were fighting for food. By 2 end of 2022, the number of wild Asian elephants 3 (be) more than 300.They started to visit villages. 4 did they do so? Because they needed more space and food. But this brought losses for the farmers.Sometimes, the elephants were scared and 5 (hurt) people. So the local government is 6 (think) of some smart ways to get along with the cute but naughty animals. If the elephants eat farmers’ plants, farmers can get some money from the government.If the elephants get too close to people, fences (栅栏) can be built near villages and schools to protect people. If you see some elephants, stay 7 least 300 meters away from them. Also, you should leave the place 8 (quick). If you are in a place with elephants, don’t 9 (wear) bright-colored clothes. Such clothes could make elephants 10 (angry).（2023山东济南统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Last March I lost my camera while I was on a school trip. I left it on the bus on the way back to 11 (we) school. I called the bus company the next day 12 (check) if they could find it, but it wasn’t there. My parents got really angry and told me they couldn’t buy me a new one.I 13 (know) they were right, so I decided I would get one by myself. I started thinking of ways to make and save money. My parents 14 (usual) give me 8 every week, so the first thing I did was to keep the money 15 the small box on the bookcase.I also offered to help my uncle Alan. He’s often away for work, but he can’t 16 (take) his dog with him. I started to look after his dog when he wasn’t at home. After some time, my uncle’s neighbors saw me. They asked me if I could help with their cats, dogs and rabbits, too. So, I started working for three 17 (family) living across the street.In less than three months I had enough money to buy a new camera. It was the same as the one I had lost, but to me it was much 18 (nice). I paid for it with 19 money I made and it felt very different. This experience teaches me what it means to work hard and I 20 (learn) that you must be careful with the things you have, because they take a lot of hard work.（2023山东东营统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空 (必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。“Alex! Jen! It’s time for dinner!” Mom called. “Mom! We 21 (make) a treehouse! Wait a minute!” Alex shouted. At dinner, Dad said, “We have something to tell you. Our neighbor, Mr Morris, came to our house 22 (talk) to us today. He wants us to cut down our tree because the leaves fall into his yard. Then he has to clean them.”“No! That’s our favorite tree. I 23 (love) it ever since I was just a little baby!” Jen cried. “Yeah, and the tree is old and beautiful. It helps keep our air clean. It also 24 (give) us shade (树荫) from the sun,” Alex said. Everybody had special memories of the tree. They all shared their favorite ones. “One of my favorite memories is how excited you were when the leaves began to fall,” said Mom. “We 25 (jump) into the huge piles (堆) of colorful leaves every autumn,” said Alex. Jen nodded. “I remember the time we had a picnic for the whole neighborhood,” said Dad. “It was so nice.”“It’s brought us all so many great memories. Something must be done.” Mom said. “Yes,” said Jen. “We 26 (save) our tree!”After dinner the whole family discussed what to do. “I have a good idea!” said Alex. “I can make a chart showing him when leaves fall. And we can promise him that we 27 (help) clean the leaves in the future!”Everyone agreed. The next day, the whole family went to visit Mr Morris. At that time, he 28 (clean) the yard. “Mr Morris, this tree is very special to our family. If we offer to help clean its leaves, would you consider 29 (keep) it?” Dad said. Alex handed Mr Morris his chart. Mr Morris was quiet for a moment. Then he said, “I guess if the tree is that important to you all, and I can get some help with cleaning, the tree can stay.”The tree 30 (save)! Everyone in the neighborhood, even Mr Morris, came to celebrate.（2023江苏徐州中考真题）用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。Frederic Chopin （1810-1849）was a great composer and an excellent pianist. He composed twenty-four short 31 (piece) for the piano called preludes. The longest one, Prelude no.15, is better 32 (know) by its nickname, the “Raindrop” Prelude. How did it get its nickname? One day in 1838, when Chopin’s lover George Sand went out in a rainstorm, Chopin became worried. While he 33 (wait) for Sand, he wrote Prelude no.15.When Sand came back, Chopin played 34 (she) the music. Sand thought the notes sounded like raindrops. She let Chopin 35 (listen) to the raindrops falling on the roof. This made Chopin 36 (happy). He insisted that he never paid attention to those sounds or 37 (copy) them.However, like Sand, many people hear raindrops in this prelude. Some notes repeating throughout the piece sound like raindrops. The flow of the music is like rain, too. The piece starts 38 (soft), but it gets louder, like rain getting 39 (heavy). Then the music gets quiet and finally 40 (end), like rain when it stops.（2023湖北恩施中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式（不超过3词）。The Duanwu Festival is also called the Dragon Boat Festival. It is a traditional holiday with a history of more than 2,000 years in China. It is on the 41 (five) day of lunar May every year.There are many 42 (story) about the origin (起源) of this festival. Among them, the following one about Qu Yuan is the most 43 (wide) accepted.Qu Yuan was 44 great poet and good official. He loved his country deeply. He 45 (jump) into Miluo River after his country’s being defeated. People threw a kind of food named zongzi into the river to feed the fish in order that they wouldn’t eat Qu’s body.Now on the Dragon Boat Festival, Chinese people enjoy a one-day holiday 46 (remember) Qu Yuan. People have different activities, including 47 (eat) zongzi and having dragon boat races and so on. The dragon boat races are the most 48 (excite) part of the festival. All the teams practice so hard 49 they can become the winners.Many western countries 50 (hold) dragon boat races every year, like Sweden, Canada and the USA．The Duanwu Festival is becoming more and more popular around the world.（2023江苏宿迁统考中考真题）根据短文内容，用括号内所给词的正确时态或形式填空，使短文完整。Deng Qingming is one of the three Chinese astronauts carrying out China’s Shenzhou-15 spaceship mission. He 51 (final) got the chance to go to space after nearly 25 years of preparation. Deng was born in a village in Jiangxi Province in 1966. As his 52 (parent) both worked in the fields, he had to look after his younger brothers and sisters. At that time, his dream was to go to college and find a job 53 (support) his family. Deng 54 (be) a member of the PLA Air Force (空军) since 1984. When he left his village that year, his friends came to say goodbye to him. He was deeply touched and decided to work hard. Years of hard 55 (train) made him an excellent pilot, and he was chosen as one of the 56 (one) group of Chinese astronauts in 1998. For a long time, Deng served as a backup (后备) astronaut. His road to space was 57 (long) than that of his teammates. He spent almost all of his time preparing and waiting and he 58 (give) the chance to travel to space in the end. Besides that, Deng’s wife supported him a lot. She 59 (take) care of the whole family and never complained. “You’ve set an example to 60 (we) daughter and we are proud of you,” she told him. After a long wait, he flew into space by Shenzhou-15 spaceship in November 2022 at last. Twenty-five years was quite a long time, but Deng never gave up. Whenever the nation needs him, he is always waiting there, ready to take on any challenge.（2023浙江衢州统考中考真题）阅读下面材料，按照句子结构的语法情况和上下文连贯的要求，在空白处填入适当的词或用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。每空不超过两词。Mr. Smith is our school gardener. He is 61 old man with a head of white hair. He works hard 62 (make) our school green and lively. No matter in the winter cold or in the summer heat, he is never late 63 work. He goes to work early in the morning and only leaves in the evening. Every day, he 64 (wear) a grey hat and a pair of blue trousers. He cleans the leaves in the garden three 65 (time) a day. He also plants trees and waters flowers. When he is working, he is very serious. He even gets angry when we try to talk to 66 (he). He is always quiet during his working time. 67 , he becomes a different person after finishing all the work. He will talk to us about his family and friends 68 (happy). He always puts a smile on our faces, just like our dear grandfather. Mr. Smith makes our school 69 (beautiful) than before and we are glad to have such a school gardener. He 70 (love) by everyone in our school.（2023吉林长春统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Zhang Yi is a Chinese reporter in Singapore. In 2022, a woman with grey hair living nearby visited him. The woman introduced 71 (she) as Sarah. She asked if Zhang could help look for her pen pal 72 was from China. Duan Chun was Sarah’s first Chinese pen pal. They wrote a lot of letters and shared the colorful school lives sixty-one years ago. All the letters 73 (keep) by Sarah. They were full 74 her sweet memories. However, Sarah hadn’t received any letters from Duan for many years. It seemed impossible to find a person after such a long time, 75 Zhang promised to do his best. He posted some of Duan’s black-and-white 76 (photo) and their stories on the Internet. To his joy, many 77 (love) strangers joined him in searching for Duan. Although they went through lots of trouble, they never stopped trying. A few months 78 (late), the two pen pals finally began to communicate with each other again. They were so excited that they decided 79 (meet) in China. Sarah prepared a gift for Duan to celebrate her 80 (seventy-five) birthday. It was with the help of so many caring people and high technology that the cross-country friendship was able to continue.（2023山东潍坊统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空，必要时可加助动词。“I suddenly understood,” Valeria said, “why Mario wanted to buy the farm. He and Pagani were busy 81 (work) together during this period, I’m sure. They must have burned the farm down, Roberto. They could have killed you!”“I can’t believe it,” Roberto said. “My own uncle wouldn’t do that. It’s 82 (possible).”“But it must be true, Roberto,” Valeria said. “It’s the only explanation.”In the evening, Inspector (警官) Pavone telephoned and asked to speak to Roberto. “So far your uncle 83 (tell) us everything. He burned your farm down to make you 84 (sell) it. Pagani knew that land prices would go up when a big company moved to the town. Then he and your uncle made a project 85 (build) shops and houses on your land so that they could sell them for a profit. They would have become terribly wealthy!”Roberto could not speak. His own uncle had lied to him and almost killed him. “Your uncle and Pagani are both criminals (罪犯),” the inspector said. “Your uncle is a foolish and greedy man. He got himself into some 86 (danger) business. They must pay for their 87 (act).”Roberto held the telephone 88 (quiet) with eyes full of tears. The inspector was right. Mario and Pagani 89 (put) into prison soon. Roberto did not feel happy, sad or angry about them. He was too 90 (disappoint) to feel anything. Some months passed. Roberto began to think about the future.（2023湖南常德统考中考真题）One evening, a clever man, Haojia went to get some water. To his surprise, 91 he looked into the well, he found the moon in it. “Oh, my god! The beautiful moon 92 (drop) into the well!” He quickly put his bucket (水桶) into the well to fish for the moon. After some time, Haojia was pleased 93 (find) that the moon was in the bucket. He began to pull. He pulled so hard that the rope on the bucket 94 (break) and he fell on his back. Facing the sky, Haojia saw the moon again high there. “Aha, 95 finally came back to the sky! What a good job!” He felt very happy and told everyone about the wonderment proudly.【答案】91．when 92．has dropped 93．to find 94．broke 95．it【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一个“聪明人”用木桶捞井里的“月亮”的故事。91．句意：令他惊讶的是，当他往井里看的时候，他发现了里面的月亮。根据“…he looked into the well, he found the moon in it”可知，当他往井里看时，发现井里的月亮，故用when“当……时”引导时间状语从句。故填when。92．句意：美丽的月亮掉到井里了！drop“掉”，动词。分析句子可知，月亮已经掉到井里了，所以他会发现月亮在井里，过去的动作对现在产生了影响，应为现在完成时，主语moon是第三人称单数，故用助动词has。故填has dropped。93．句意：过了一段时间，郝佳很高兴地发现月亮在桶里。find“发现”，动词。be pleased to do sth.“高兴做某事”，故用动词不定式。故填to find。94．句意：他用力拉得水桶上的绳子都断了，他仰面摔倒了。break“打破，断裂”，动词。根据“fell”可知，此处是一般过去时，谓语动词用其过去式。故填broke。95．句意：啊哈，它终于回到了天空！此处指井里的月亮又回到了空中，故用人称代词it指代moon。故填it。（2023四川德阳统考中考真题）Zhang Peng is a ten-year-old boy. He has a brother and a sister. They often fight with each other for many 96 (reason). Those fights influence his daily life. However, he doesn’t know 97 to do. Li Yong is Zhang Peng’s friend. He has two brothers and they never fight. They always have smiles on 98 (they) faces. One day Zhang Peng asked Li Yong why he and his brothers could get on well with each other. Li Yong smiled and 99 (invite) Zhang Peng to his home. As they entered the house, Li Yong’s elder brother saw them and said, “Hi, come and share some ice-cream 100 me.” At the same time, Li Yong’s 101 (young) brother came out of his room. When he saw them, he looked very happy and said 102 (excited), “Hi, Li Yong, I have a story 103 (tell) you. It’s interesting!”How happy Li Yong’s family life is! After 104 (think) for a while, Zhang Peng understands that Li Yong’s secret of having 105 good relationship with his family is to share. They share all their food and stories.（2023辽宁沈阳统考中考真题）阅读短文，然后用短文括号中所给词的适当形式填空。In China, people often talk about “Shuxiang”, especially during the Spring Festival. Images (形象) of the 12 Chinese “Shuxiang” animals are fun for everyone. The rabbit is in the 106 (four) place.The rabbit is a symbol (象征) of kindness and a love of beauty in Chinese culture. People born in the Year of Rabbit are usually 107 (peace) and quick-minded. Although they are sometimes shy, they have a strong mind and will try their best 108 (make) their dreams come true. It is said that rabbit people are much 109 (wise) than other people and love taking part in artistic activities.2023 is a “rabbit year”. Rabbits become more popular. You can see 110 (they) across the world. As a cultural image, the rabbit has been in different forms of art, including 111 (stamp), colourful lights and so on. Through the rabbit, people from other countries can get a closer look into Chinese culture. In January, 2023, an exhibition (展览) about rabbits 112 (hold) in the US.（2023黑龙江大庆统考中考真题）Fill in each blank with a proper form of the word given or a proper word. Nov. 29th, 2022—China’s 113 (tradition) tea-making was added to the intangible cultural heritage list (非物质文化遗产名录) of the UNESCO. Tea has 114 history of more than 2000 years in China. In ancient times, people called tea by many different names. It 115 (say) that the Chinese character “cha” for tea is finally decided by Lu Yu. . Since the Tang Dynasty (朝代), Chinese tea has left a big influence 116 other countries. After the 18th century. Chinese tea was 117 (successful) introduced to many countries, such as India and Sri Lanka. Now a great number of people enjoy 118 (drink) tea. Besides, they are greatly interested in 119 (it) history and culture. China is actually the only country 120 can produce all six types of tea—green, yellow, dark, white, oolong and black. There are more than 2000 tea products. Chinese tea culture 121 (include) the Chinese way of dealing with the world. In tea, we find peace, art, and 122 (polite). It has been an important part of Chinese culture.（2023江苏泰州中考真题）阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。有提示词的空格不限一词，无提示词的空格限填一词。 Students at a university in Anhui Province will probably not receive their diplomas (毕业文凭) if they fail a fitness test. The test has running, standing long jump and some other sports 123 (activity). This rule has caused hot discussion. According to the plan, the new rule 124 (come) into force soon. And if students fail to pass the fitness tests, they won’t get their diplomas.However, it is not a one-time test like gaokao. Students who fail the tests 125 graduation will be given another chance. He can take the test for a 126 (two) time. And if they fail again, they will have to take the test even after graduation.Do you think it is 127 only university doing so? No! If students want to enter Tsinghua University, they also have to be able to swim. Or they will prepare to learn swimming. And they must pass a swimming test after school begins.Tsinghua University will ask the students 128 (learn) swimming and will organize a swimming test for all new students in September. If students fail to swim as long as at least 50 metres, they will have to take the swimming course throughout their studies. And of course, students are also reminded to learn and practise swimming 129 (safe). They will be able to swim by the time they graduate, 130 the university won’t give them diplomas.University students 131 (encourage) to do more exercise after class. But some just stay in the classroom all day long. Few students take exercise even if they are free. They need to do some exercise to keep 132 (they) healthy. Swimming is also a survival skill. It does no harm to people at all and is the correct sport for students. Any student who wants to enter Tsinghua University, remember, swimming is your necessary skill.（2023贵州统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在各题空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Each year, billions of pounds of garbage end up in the oceans. Sometimes people throw away water 133 (bottle) or other plastic. They do not recycle their garbage. People may not know that wind 134 rain can move garbage from land to sea. Plastic takes a very long time to break down. It can remain in the oceans 135 hundreds of years. Plastic pieces are very 136 (danger) to sea animals. One group, Washed Ashore, came up with a new idea 137 (tell) people about the problems in the oceans. First, they take the garbage from 138 beach. Then, they clean and sort it. 139 (final), they work with the plastic pieces to make huge works of art. The artwork is mostly of sea creatures (生物). Washed Ashore has 140 (create) more than seventy of these works of art. Some of 141 (they) are now traveling in a show all over the world. Each piece shows the effects of trash. In one show, people learn how plastic fools fish and other sea animals. They think the plastic 142 (be) food, eat it, and get very sick or even die. This would not happen if people used less plastic and did not litter. The plastic would not end up in the ocean.（2023山东日照中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（每空不多于三个单词）。When I was 20 years old, I had a big dream in my mind. I wanted 143 （travel）around Africa with my backpack. So I left my hometown with confidence （信心）and arrived 144 Cape Town, not really sure what to do next. 145 （lucky）, before my trip started, I met a kind, old Nigerian man. He gave me the 146 （good） travel advice I had ever received: “Be like a student on your way around the world.”The advice sounded simple, but 147 really changed my idea about traveling. He helped me realize that travel is about 148 （learn）cultures. It’s far too easy to go into 149 new country and believe your ways are better.“But if you study, ask questions, 150 try to learn from the locals, you will have far richer experience,” he promised.After seven 151 （month）of full backpacking in Africa from Cape Town to Cairo, I realized having a student-like mind helped me learn a lot, which 152 （satisfy）me more than any other trip that ever did to me.（2023黑龙江牡丹江统考中考真题）Fill in the blanks with the grammatical knowledge according to the passage.Do you know any customs on New Year’s Day in other countries?In the UK, they have 153 interesting custom. According to the custom, the family will have good luck in the new year if a tall, dark and handsome man is the 154 (one) person to enter the front door after the new year arrives. Usually the 155 (visit) carries a piece of coal, a loaf (面包) and a bottle of Whiskey (威士忌酒). He should not speak to 156 (someone) or be spoken to until he finishes several things. These things include placing the coal on the fire, putting the loaf on the table, 157 (serve) the drink to the family head and 158 (final) wishing everyone a “Happy New Year” . He should leave the house through the back door to complete the tradition perfectly. 159 France, before the arrival of the New Year, the family always get together and drink up all the liquor (酒) at home. They think that if there is still liquor in the house, there 160 (be) bad luck in the new year.And in some 161 (area) in India, people do not celebrate the New Year, but cry. Do you know why? It is said that they cry 162 time goes quickly and life is so short.These customs are really interesting, aren’t they?（2023四川内江统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Zhang Daqian was born on May 10, 1899, in Neijiang, Sichuan. He was one of the most famous Chinese 163 （artist）of the 20th century. At a young age, he 164 （encourage）by his family to paint. In 1917, he went to Japan 165 （learn）painting. Two years later, he went to Shanghai to receive 166 （tradition）painting instruction from two famous Chinese painters. 167 the help of them, Zhang had the chance to study some ancient paintings. Zhang went to the north in the late 1920s. He 168 （begin）to work with a Beijing painter, Pu Xinyu. Zhang and Pu were so well-known 169 they were honored as “South Zhang and North Pu”. It showed their high status（地位）in painting. In 1940, Zhang Daqian went to the caves（窟）of Mogao and Yulin. He and his group worked hard day and night there. 170 （final）, they studied over 200 paintings. After this experience, his painting skills were much 171 （good）than before. His painting, created in 1978, was sold at 172 very good price in 2021.（2023山东临沂统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。It was early spring, and there was a light fog(雾) over the trees and fields. I and the other young horses 173 (eat) at the lower end of the field when we heard the cry of dogs far away. The 174 (old) among us lifted his head to listen. “There are the dogs!” he said, and ran away at once. We followed him to the top 175 the field.My mother and another old horse were standing near. “They have found a hare(野兔),” said my mother, “and if they come this way, we 176 (see) the hunt(打猎).”Soon the dogs were all running down the field next to ours, making aloud “yo-yo-yo” sound at the top of their voices. After then came men on horses as fast as they could. Suddenly, the dogs became 177 (silence) and ran around with their noses to the ground.“They 178 (lose) the smell of the hare already,” said the old horse. “Perhaps she will run away.”But the dogs began their “yo-yo-yo” again and came at full speed towards our field. Just then a hare, wild with fear, ran towards the trees. The dogs jumped over a small river and ran across the field. Six or eight huntsmen(猎人) jumped their horses over 179 small river, close behind the dogs. Before the hare could get away, the dogs were upon her with wild cries. We heard a terrible cry, and that was the end of the hare. She 180 (pick) up by one of the men. She was covered in blood, but all the huntsmen seemed pleased.I was 181 surprised that at first I didn’t see what was happening by the river. Later I saw a sad sight(景象)—two horses were down and the riders were hurt.My mother said, “I can’t understand why men like this sport so much. They quite often hurt 182 (they) and good horses.”（2023山东威海统考中考真题）用括号里所给动词的适当形式填空。请将答案填写在答题卡指定位置。I went to a restaurant for lunch with my Granddad yesterday, and when the starters came, I got out my phone and began to take some photos of them. My Granddad was very surprised, and he laughed at me. “Food is for eating!” he said, “And why 183 you _______ (take) photos of it?” Then I was surprised. Didn’t he know why?All my friends always take photos of food in restaurants when they go out to eat, and the photos 184 (share) on social media(社交媒体). When we’re deciding which restaurant to go to, we look at photos people post on social media. Before I go to a restaurant, I also look at photos on social media 185 (see) the food on the menu. So, when I 186 (arrive) at the restaurant, I know what I want to eat.Yesterday, my Granddad 187 (choose) mushroom(蘑菇) soup for his starter because he likes soup, and I ordered fruit salad because it looked delicious in a photo I saw on my phone. Both dishes were very good.“Granddad! We 188 (finish) our starters. Now! Look at the menu for the main course (主菜).” He couldn’t 189 (decide) between a fish dish and a beef dish. “Would you like to see some photos of them?” I asked. He laughed again. “OK!” he said. I got out my phone again, found the photos and gave him the phone. He decided the beef because it came with rice and carrots.After the meal, I asked Granddad, “ 190 you _______ (use) photos on social media to choose your food next time you eat out?” “Maybe” he sad, “if I’m with one of my grandchildren!”（2023湖北鄂州统考中考真题）根据下面短文内容，用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。Motuo lies in the south of the Himalayas in Tibet. It 191 (be) known as the “Natural Museum of Tibet”. It is home to all kinds of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, plants and animals. Its 192 (special) geographic location (地理位置) makes it a beautiful place. It was one of the 193 (hard) places to reach and was the last city in China without a highway.The construction (施工) of the first highway to Motuo 194 (start) in the 1960s. However, it was not completed until over 50 years later. In 2014, the construction of 195 (its) second highway-the Paimo Highway started. In October 2022, the construction of the main body of the highway was completed.They are great engineering projects. In this area, earthquakes and heavy rains happened very 196 (often). There could be falling rocks or even landslides (滑坡). People must build many walls and nets to protect the two highways. Another 197 (challenge) was the snow. Large amounts of snow sometimes destroyed rocks and roads. As a result, the construction of the highways to Motuo was stopped several times. 198 (solve) this problem, people built a tunnel (隧道) that goes through the mountain area.The two highways stand for the Chinese 199 (spirit) of “never giving up”. They are ways to connect Motuo to the outside world and show how China 200 (care) about people in the far areas.（2023山东济宁中考真题）A young man was looking for a new way to spend his free time. He heard about people hiking (徒步) in the forest parks and decided to try it for himself. One day, 201 he was ready to start, an old man walked up to him.“Don’t hike in this park.” 202 old man said. “The paths (道路) are not clear.” But the young man said, “I 203 already ________ (study) the map of this park many times. I know its paths so well that I 204 (not, get) lost.”Then the young man walked into the park. After two hours, he wanted to go back. However, he had no idea where 205 (go) even with the help of his map. The young man didn’t know what he should do. 206 (lucky), a hiker saw him and helped him walk out of the park.（2023山东济宁中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，必要时可加助动词或情态动词。Oliver Kent is a thirteen-year-old student, but he doesn’t go to school. His dad is his teacher and 207 (teach) him at home. It is known as homeschooling.It is popular in Australia, Canada, the USA and many other countries. Can parents home school their 208 (child) in every country in the world? No. Some countries, like Brazil, Greece, Cuba and Turkey, say “no” to homeschooling. “What about 209 (you) friends? People often ask me that question,” says Oliver. “I have lots of friends. Most of them go to school and that’s the right thing for them. But my friend Ella is home schooled by her mum. So we 210 (discuss) things about homeschooling that other people don’t understand.”（2023湖南长沙统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Do you know World Letter Writing Day? It falls 211 September 1st every year. It was set up by Richard Simpkin in 2014. He encouraged people 212 (take) a break from today’s social media (媒体) and write a letter to someone by hand. Who should you write to? Think about a friend or relative that lives far away. A parent or best friend would also love to receive 213 (you) letter. How do you write a letter? 214 (general) speaking, a letter includes these parts. The date and a greeting (问候语) such as “Dear…” should be at the top of the letter. A closing such as “Love” or “Yours truly” needs to follow the body. End it by 215 (sign) it. Why should you pick up a pen and write a letter? It is a surprise that may make someone’s day. It’s 216 good way to show people that you have been thinking of them. Everyone loves a personal touch. It makes 217 (enjoy) memories (回忆). Some people save 218 (letter) and look at them over the years. A recent study shows that letter writing 219 (make) the writer happy, too. “Handwriting is your DNA．It’s your fingerprint that only you can share with others,” said Richard Simpkin. So, get some paper 220 pick up a pen. Start writing a letter today!（2023湖北统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The children, seeing the house the bird landed on, stopped and looked for some time. It was not a normal house at all. It was made of bread and candy, and the 221 (window) were made of sugar. The children 222 (sudden) ran to the house and started to eat it.As they ate, a 223 (woman) voice could be heard from inside the house saying, “Who’s that, eating at my home?”The children dropped what they 224 (eat), and were about to run away, but then a very old woman appeared at the door. “Ah! Children!” she said. “Do not run, come in. There’s much more food inside.” The woman seemed so kind 225 the children lost all feeling of danger, and went straight to her, and let her take their hands and lead them into her room.They 226 (give) all kinds of delicious food and drink, and they were told that they could stay as long as they wanted, for the woman had another room 227 two clean beds.As kind as the old lady appeared to be, she was really a terrible witch (女巫), who liked to eat children. Her house was made of bread and candy, because children liked such things, and so it would be easier for the witch 228 (get) them to stay. She did not eat them right away, for often the children were very thin, and the witch wished to make them 229 (fat) than before, by giving them a lot of food.And so, the next morning, she 230 (go) into the room where the children were sleeping. As she looked down on them in their beds, she said, “Yes. They will make a very delicious dinner.”（2023内蒙古包头统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。If you live in the cities in England, there will be a great chance that you may meet a fox in real life. Some animals need special habitats (栖息地) or food. But foxes can live in all kinds of amazingly different 231 (place) such as deserts, mountain s and cities. A city like London can be really busy and 232 (noise), but it still has quiet corners where foxes can sleep. It also has fox food such as mice and foods dropped by people.Recently some people in cities have already 233 (see) foxes close at hand, but they never seem scared. Why is that? They are 234 smart that they can even remember all the safe corners where they can escape. If a fox thinks it can run to its safe exit 235 (fast) than you can approach (接近), it will probably just sit down and wait. They won’t waste energy running off unless it really 236 (become) necessary.However, it’s 237 (usual) better not to feed foxes. But do enjoy 238 (watch ) them. They are beautiful interesting animals and lots 239 people enjoy them around. After all, seeing foxes is 240 exciting reminder of our connection to nature.（2023黑龙江绥化统考中考真题）根据短文内容用所给词的适当形式填空.Hello, I’m Tom. I come from Cuba (古巴), but 241 (recent) I moved to China. I started a new school life here. It was a big change for me because the school life in China is quite different from that in Cuba.School in China starts at 8: 00 a.m. and 242 (end) at 4: 50 p.m. The new school is much better than my old school in Cuba, such as it is 243 (big) and more beautiful than my old one. I thought that I might be lost in the first week. Luckily my new classmate Zhang Bin is very friendly. He 244 (offer) to show me around the school when we were available.In China, we don’t have so much homework 245 (do) every day. If I listen to the teachers carefully, I can finish my homework quickly. To keep 246 (healthily), our school provides us with sports instruments to exercise, so we can spend 247 (we) free time playing ping-pong, basketball or running. Sometimes we like to listen to pop music and watch 248 (movie) at the cinema.Time flies so quickly and I 249 (be) in the new school for two months. I get many 250 (student) help. I start enjoying my school life here. I am always having so much fun!（2023四川乐山统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。Once upon a time, there was a wise old man who had seven sons. But his sons 251 (are) always fighting. It made some bad people happy because they wanted to cheat（欺骗）the brothers out of their 252 (father) money.One day, the father decided to help his sons stop 253 (fight), so he brought them together. He tied seven chopsticks together, and said, “I will give all of my money to 254 one who can break this bundle（捆）.”The seven sons each tried 255 (break) the chopsticks, but it was too hard. They agreed that it was impossible.“Yet, my sons,” said the father, “it’s actually easy to do.”He untied the chopsticks and broke them one 256 one easily.“Aha!” said his sons, “It’s easy to do that way. Anyone can do it.”The father 257 (go) on, “As it is with these chopsticks, so it is with you, my sons. If you stick together and help each other, you will do well, and nobody can harm you. But if you fight, you will be like these chopsticks, broken 258 weak.”The seven sons listened 259 (careful) and promised to stick together. They kept their promise and faced life’s 260 (difficulty) together, just as their wise father had taught them.（2023湖北孝感统考中考真题）阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。（每空不超过三个单词)Once there was a king, whose son was badly ill. Only the water from a lake far away could save the prince. The king promised to pay half of his gold 261 the water. The news reached a farmer who had two 262 (son) and a daughter. “Let’s look for the water.” said the two brothers. They traveled a lot, 263 they still didn’t find it. So they brought some water from 264 river nearby. Of course, the prince got 265 (bad) than before. The king became angry and he would kill the two brothers. The farmer’s young daughter Tina decided to look for the water by herself. She walked for a long time, and stopped 266 (have) a rest under a tree. She noticed three birds, tired and hungry. “Birds, take some of my corn!” she said. “Thank you! Where are you going?” asked the birds. Tina told 267 (they) the story. “A long and 268 (danger) journey! Maybe you need our help.” said the birds. They offered her a magic(神奇的) leaf. “Make a wish, and shake the leaf. Your wish will come true.” Tina made a wish to get to the lake 269 (quick). She shook the leaf, and then there she was!Tina got the magic water and brought it to the king. The prince 270 (save). “Take half of my gold!” said the king. Tina didn’t want the gold. She only asked the king to free her two brothers. The king agreed. Finally, Tina and her two brothers went home together.（2023福建统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词，要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。Niejiazhuang Village in Weifang is famous for colored clay sculpture handicraft (泥塑手工艺), which dates back to the Ming Dynasty. The Weifang government has 1 (encourage) local people to learn traditional handicraft and make more money to get rid of poverty(脱贫).Nie Peng 2 (be) a young villager in Niejiazhuang. He is crazy about clay sculpture handicraft. He began learning it from his father when he was 3 child. He has led lots of young craftsmen (手艺人) in and near 4 (he) village to make colored clay sculptures and the handicraft has become an important way for local people to get 5 (rich) than before.The tiger is a typical subject for colored clay sculptures. Nie 6 (start) to learn to make clay tigers in 2010, the Year of the Tiger. Over these years, he has seen the development of the art form. 7 first, the clay tigers were all of the same small size. Now there are tigers of different 8 (size) and the largest can be over two meters tall. The tigers used to be colored pink and green, but now have become more colorful.Today Nie cares for the future of clay sculpture handicraft 9 encourages young craftsmen to create more works. He 10 (real) hopes that the sculpture handicraft will be passed down to the next generation.（2023浙江丽水统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。Kendall Rae Johnson spends a lot of time playing in the dirt. She has 11 huge garden that produces over 100 pounds of food each year! Kendall Rae 12 (begin) gardening at age three, when her great-grandmother gave her some fresh collard greens. Kendall Rae says, “Grandma Kate told 13 (I), ‘Don’t throw away the stems, because if you put them in the ground, they will grow back.’” She tried it and the stems 14 (real) grew new leaves. Soon after, her parents put in a backyard garden. 15 her friends came to their house, Kendall Rae enjoyed sharing what she knew about farming. She says, “My friends would help me water 16 care for the plants. They started to enjoy farming, too.” At age six, she became the youngest certified farmer 17 her hometown. Today, her garden has grown to include sixty plant beds and twelve 18 (tree)! When the vegetables and fruits are ripe(成熟), Kendall Rae sells some of them 19 (make) money. She also invites people who don’t have enough food to take what they need. “If 20 (many) kids join us, our community will surely become better,” says Kendall Rae. “Growing food takes a lot of work, but together we can do it.”（2023河北统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词（有提示词的，填入所给单词的正确形式）。My favorite teacher is Mr. Zhao. He has made 21 big difference in my life. I was 22 (real) shy and nervous on the first day at school. But Mr. Zhao was 23 kind that I soon forgot about that. In 24 (he) first class, he asked us to draw a picture of ourselves.When he 25 (get) to my desk, he looked at my picture and said, “Wow! I like those bright 26 (color)! That’s great!” I felt 27 (relax) at once. Mr. Zhao is patient and he always 28 (tell) us not to worry about giving wrong answers. Also, he shows us how to learn 29 our mistakes. Now I am in the 30 (nine) grade, and I’m leaving school. I will remember all the suggestions he has given me.（2023山东滨州统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给词的适当形式填空，必要时可加助动词成情态动词。An idol is someone who we respect or love. However, unlike many of my classmates, my idol is not a film star, a famous writer or a sportsman, my idol is my dad.Most people believe that a man 31 (go) out and work. However, when I was only a five-year-old boy, I was 32 (serious) ill and needed attention all the time. My dad knew how much my mum loved her job, so he stopped 33 (work) to stay at home and look after me. Many men in this situation would want their 34 (wife) to stay with the child, but my dad always thinks about 35 (other) before himself. This made me start to respect him.My dad later took a job and worked at night. He chose the job so that he would only be out of the house when I was sleeping. Since then, my dad 36 (help) and supported me in everything I do. I remember when I was learning to ride a bike, my dad ran behind me and held the back of the bicyele so that I would not fall. I 37 (feel) so safe because I knew he was near. Soon, I was able to ride by 38 (I).My family is not rich, and we do not own a big house or an expensive car. My dad has shown me that something is 39 (important) than money. Although he now works hard every day and is often very busy, he always makes time 40 (stay) with me. He helps me with my homework, and plays games with me on weekends. He has also taught me that I can achieve anything if I really work hard on it.My dad is my idol because he showed me the most important things in life.（2023浙江台州统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。You don’t need to wait until you’re an adult to take part in community service. You can develop good habits now. Community service is a great way to make 41 difference in your neighborhood. You also can enjoy 42 (spend) time with friends and meeting new people. Here are some ideas for you to start 43 (quick). Do you play an instrument or love to draw? Offer to give free concerts at a senior center or spread your love of art by giving 44 (lesson) to younger children. You can never imagine 45 happy you will be after that. Do you live near a public park? You can volunteer 46 (plant) or clean up the park. You’ll bring pleasure 47 everyone who uses the park. Do you know any sick or disabled people in your neighborhood? Offer to do yard work for 48 (they). Sweep the floor and 49 (do) the dishes. Or just stop by for a friendly visit with some food. Does your school encourage a buddy (伙伴) system? You can set up buddy systems which connect older children with 50 (young) ones. Buddies often spend time together reading books. Helping a young person grow into a smart reader is a gift that keeps on giving.（2023四川眉山统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Lixia, or the Start of Summer, is the 51 (seven) of the 24 Chinese solar terms (节气) which falls on May 6 of this year. It symbolizes (象征) the passing from spring 52 summer.With the heat of summer, plants and crops will begin to grow much 53 (fast). So farmers are always happy to welcome the arrival of Lixia. This is 54 best time of the year to plant early rice in the southern part of China. Chinese has plenty of old sayings 55 are used to warn people not to be lazy during this period of time.In China, people celebrate the day of Lixia in different ways. For example, in some places people cook “Five-Colored Rice”. Usually, it 56 (make) from five kinds of beans (豆)—mung bean, red bean, yellow bean, black bean and green bean. It stands for people’s good wishes for a colorful life. People also have the custom of 57 (eat) some different kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables. On the day of Lixia, children will wear a bag with an egg around their necks in some areas. This is believed to help keep 58 (they) safe and healthy. Other 59 (tradition) of Lixia include the singing of beautiful folk songs. And people also weigh themselves on Lixia. When the summer 60 (pass), they’ll weigh themselves again to see how many pounds they have lost during the hot season.（2023浙江杭州统考中考真题）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题纸的相应位置。Traffic SchoolHave you ever driven through a red traffic light? Have you ever parked in the wrong place or driven 61 (fast) than the speed limit (限制)? The answers are probably “yes”. Every year 62 (thousand) of drivers become “offenders”-they break the rules of the road. But 63 are the punishments for this offence?In most countries drivers have to pay a fine (罚款), 64 (usual) $100—$300. But in the USA, Australia and some 65 (Europe) countries offenders also get points on their driving license. After they get 66 certain number of points, they can’t drive. Life is difficult when you can’t drive. So far some states in the USA 67 (introduce) a new way to avoid this-Traffic School. Offenders have a choice: They can get points on their license 68 they can do a course at Traffic School. Traffic Schools run “driver improvement courses”. They cost about $100 and take from four 69 twelve hours. Most people do the course in a classroom, but in some states drivers can do the course online. Drivers learn the rules of the road and they learn how 70 (be) better drivers. They don’t have to take a driving test, but at the end of the course they have to pass a written examination.（2023江苏苏州统考中考真题）请认真阅读下面短文，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Dancing with the LightA few years ago, I visited the Classical Gardens of Suzhou. During the visit, my attention was drawn away from the plants, bridges and stones, towards 71 walls of the gardens. Mostly white, some parts of the walls are losing small 72 (piece) of their covering. This creates space in which light and plants can be 73 (see). The walls are not only the boundaries of the gardens, but they also form protected paths that guide you on a trip.The memory of the white walls stayed with me. I kept 74 (imagine) how many shadows (影) could be collected by them to dance with the light. This fantastic moment was so lively 75 I came back to explore it with my camera.Working 76 (free) with these walls and their marks, I began to feel like collecting all the stories that were painted there. Weather and time have turned these 77 (amaze) white walls into Chinese landscape paintings.I 78 (take) the photos during the month of June, just after the rain. The air was full of small drops of water, showing the light and the color 79 the things around. As color was born out of a dance between light and a body, when photographing in color I found 80 (I) enjoying a moment of this dance.（2023湖南衡阳统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填一个适当的词或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。Our family bought a new smart TV set last week. It is 81 (real) cool! But we didn’t know what we should do 82 the old one. Then I 83 (see) an advertisement (广告) for Tech-Help. Tech-Help donates smart TV sets to people who need them. 84 far, Tech- Help has donated (捐赠) 85 (many) than 2,000 smart TV sets to different families across the country. Last year they gave smart TV sets to poor families. 86 is very easy to donate smart TV sets to Tech-Help. Yesterday, my brother 87 I took the old smart TV set to a local shop. Two 88 (hour) later, Tech-Help collected it from the shop. They will clean the smart TV set and make it better.Right now, Tech-Help is giving smart TV sets to families in Xinjiang. There are about 50 families on the 89 (wait) list. They believe they will get the smart TV sets soon. I’m 90 (excite) we could do something to help others!（2023湖南怀化统考中考真题）阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Many people often leave their hometowns to work in the cities. Zhang Bin, 91 46-year- old man from Huaihua, is one such person. He 92 (work) in a shoe factory in Wenzhou. He 93 (real) misses his hometown.More and more hometowns are developing 94 (fast) than before. Large hospitals and new schools are built. There are many new roads and 95 (bridge). This has made traveling between villages 96 cities much easier. Thanks to the new roads around his village, Zhang Bin will now be able 97 (open) an online shop that sells delicious food from his hometown.Zhang Bin thinks the changes 98 (be) great in his hometown. He is very happy about the new school in his village. 99 , he believes that one thing will never change — the lovely old tree. The hometown is the place that holds 100 (he) best memories.（2023浙江绍兴统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。When Reshma Kosaraju was 12, her family 101 (move) from Chicago to Northern California. Soon after, the Camp Fire started. “It was one of 102 (big) fires in California history,” Reshma, now 17, told TIME for Kids. 103 her school was about 320 kilometers south of the fire, students still had to wear masks (面罩) because 104 the smoke. “It is an unusual experience for me, because I have never 105 (real) experienced this problem,” she said. So she hoped 106 (deal) with the problem. Later she created a 107 (use) way to predict forest fires with artificial intelligence (人工智能). Her method is nearly 90% right. “ 108 realized that if I could succeed, the results could make 109 big difference. For example, the environment can be helped and many 110 (life) can be saved,” Reshma said.（2023浙江温州统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的适当形式。Tina is a thirteen-year-old middle school student. Last year, she went to 111 summer school in France and stayed with a local family, the Truffauts.At first, things didn’t go well 112 she couldn’t speak French. Simple things like finding the right bus stop became big problems. The Truffauts helped her a lot and treated her like part of the family. They played 113 (game) and shared traditional food with her. Tina was helpful as well. She did some housework with the family every day. On the weekend, she 114 (join) a community club and did volunteer work. For most of the time, she used body language to communicate. People showed 115 (they) thanks with smiles and she would always smile back. Language was not a problem 116 her any more. As a new member of the club, Tina 117 (invite) to have parties with the other members. Day by day, she made more friends. Tina began 118 (love) her new life. “A smile is a second language we were born to speak. It is also the best gift I have got,” she often said 119 (proud).Smiles and a helping hand can always make people 120 (close) than a language can.（2023山东烟台统考中考真题）阅读下面短文、在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。During this year’s May Day holiday, Yemeni (也门) student Mohammed Saleh Ahmed and his Chinese friends visited Pingyao ancient city in Shanxi Province. They even experienced the ancient way of getting money in the 121 (early) bank of China.“The historical relics (遗迹) in China’s ancient 122 (city) have made me want to learn more about the country’s past,” Mohammed said. In recent years, tourism industries have developed 123 (rapid) and these relics have become new favorites of tourists.Xinzhou ancient city in Shanxi, with a history of more than 1,800 years, 124 (have) over 500 stores and restaurants. During the five-day holiday, Xinzhou ancient city received more than 400,000 visitors.“ 125 (I) restaurant is always busy. During the peak (高峰) season, the yard is 126 (crowd) with tourists waiting for dinner,” said Wang Guodong, a businessman 127 owns a restaurant in Xinzhou ancient city.Geng Yeqiang, an expert from Shanxi University, said that historical relics can form a cultural tourism circle during their protection and development. The process can increase local economic(经济的) growth. 128 expert also said, “At the same time, relics protection organizations and the tourism organizations should work together 129 (make) this economic model better.When a modern city meets its old past, not only can the tourism be developed better, but the local culture and history can also 130 (know) by more people.（2023四川宜宾统考中考真题）根据下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。School gardening 131 (be) now very popular. Parents and teachers all like these hands-on lessons very much. Students are 132 (excite) about the gardening lessons, too. The lessons give them a new way 133 learning and help them relax. The children don’t have to sit at 134 (they) desks all day. The gardening lessons teach them something that they can’t learn in the classroom. Also, they have a chance 135 (move) outside and get hands dirty. Teachers ask students to take gardening 136 (serious). In gardens, students watch carefully with a purpose. They can see the 137 (begin), the middle and the end of the project. However, some schools don’t have enough space for a garden, so the lessons can be 138 (give) in the community gardens or parks. “Gardening is 139 important subject,” many teachers say, “It not only lets students know where our food comes from, 140 also makes them have more love for the earth. Gardening is not just a hobby, it’s a life skill.”（2023山东枣庄统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。把答案写在答题卡的横线上。When May Day comes, it means that people will have several vacation days. Are you sorry for not traveling during the vacation this year? If you stayed at home, I think you made a good 141 (choose). Why? Because there were a lot of people in many 142 (place) of interest in China. They were too crowded for the people to have a good time.It was 143 (report) that there were over 100,000 people on Mount Tai on May 1st, 2023. You couldn’t take photos for you or 144 (you) friends. You even had no place to rest. A friend of mine 145 (tell) me he could see nothing except lots of people on Mount Tai. “We couldn’t walk if the people 146 front of us didn’t walk,” He said. He showed me a photo taken on Mount Tai. In 147 photo, I hardly found him, because there were so many people.So some people advise that we should just stay at home 148 (avoid) too many people. However, other people disagree with them. They think it’s 149 (excite) to go traveling. I love staying at home more 150 traveling. What’s your idea?（2023浙江金华统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。Hanfu has become popular again in recent years. A growing number of young people in China are starting to wear the 151 (tradition) Han Chinese clothing. The style has even attracted some foreigners. One of them is Rian, a young man from Brazil.Rian lives in Xi’an. Two years ago, he came to the beautiful city and became 152 English teacher at a kindergarten. After 153 (see) many people wearing Hanfu in the streets, Rian developed a strong interest in it and wanted 154 (try) it on himself. “My first taste of Hanfu was the Tang style. 155 is fun to wear it,” said the young man. “Today, it is still my favorite Hanfu style.” Every time he puts it on, he feels as if he has travelled back to ancient times.Since then, Hanfu has helped Rian learn more 156 China. In the past, the only thing he 157 (know) about the country was that it had a long history and a rich culture. But now Hanfu has shown him more details about Chinese culture.He wants to share his feelings with friends both in China 158 abroad, so he begins to make short 159 (video) of himself trying on Hanfu and posts them up on Western social media platforms. It has 160 (quick) become a hot hit on the Internet. He spreads Chinese culture in his own way.（2023浙江宁波统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。One day at school, something strange caught Ann’s attention. Lily 161 (quick) put a bag in her own desk, making Ann feel unusual. Later, she saw Lily secretly give something 162 Cindy under the desk. It seemed that they decided 163 (do) something without her. Ann thought, “How can my best friend plan something without inviting me?” Even though they were still 164 (friend) to her, she was a little upset.On the bus ride home, Ann avoided 165 (sit) next to Lily on purpose. She noticed Lily giving an envelope to someone else, which made her even more upset.Later that evening, there was 166 knock on Ann’s door. There stood Cindy from next door, inviting her to Lily’s party. 167 first, Ann didn’t want to go and said no to her, explaining that they were no 168 (long) friends. But Cindy kept asking Ann to come along.When they arrived at Lily’s house, everyone shouted, “Surprise!” Ann hardly 169 (believe) that. Lily smiled and said, “Tomorrow is your birthday!” Ann was 170 moved that tears filled her eyes. She said thanks and hugged Lily.（2023浙江统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。It was the fifth day of our Italian journey. We arrived at our hotel 171 (early) than usual. Dad offered to take us to the ancient city of Pompeii. I didn’t really want to go 172 I had no interest in old cities. We travelled there by train. On the way, Dad told us something about 173 history. Many years ago, Pompeii was a large city near a volcano(火山). The volcano broke out and 174 (complete) covered the city in ash(灰). About twenty thousand people 175 (kill). But the buildings remained there. And now, 2,000 years later, people around the world come here 176 (see) how people lived all those years ago. I had thought it was boring to visit the 2,000-year-old 177 (house), but I was wrong. They were very interesting! Most of their rooms 178 (have) fine paintings all over the walls. I was also amazed at the bathrooms. I’d love a big bathroom in our house— 179 (our) is so small! Dad usually makes bad plans but this time he gets it right, finally. 180 a surprise! I got really interested in Pompeii. In fact, I’ve got lots of ideas for our house when we get home!（2023四川自贡统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。China is the birthplace of tea. Since ancient times, Chinese people have been planting, picking, making and drinking tea. Chinese tea makers have developed 6 main kinds 181 tea—green, yellow, dark, white, oolong and black teas. There are more than 2,000 tea 182 (product) in China.Tea was originally used as herbal (香草的) medicine 183 (call) “tu”. During the treating process, people gradually found that tea could not only cure illness 184 also help to clear heat away, so tea became 185 necessary drink. Nowadays, tea is one of the world’s three major drinks. It 186 (enjoy) by people all over the world. Tea can be found everywhere, such as in family activities, workplaces, teahouses and restaurants. It is also an important 187 (communicate) medium for making friends, weddings and other activities. So far, Chinese tea culture 188 (become) an important part of Chinese culture.On November 29th, 2022, China’s traditional tea-making was 189 (successful) added to the intangible cultural heritage list (非物质文化遗产名录) of the UNESCO. China now has the 190 (many) items (项目) on the list. The move will help protect and hand down Chinese tea culture. It also helps foreign people have a better understanding of Chinese tea, as well as Chinese culture.（2023四川达州统考中考真题）语法填空 阅读下面短文，在文章空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Basketball is 191 active and much-loved sport that is enjoyed by many for fun and exercise. So far, the “Village Basketball Association” at Taipan village in Guizhou has 192 (get) tons of attention. The final game of the Guizhou country basketball league (联赛), known 193 “Village BA”, took place on March 27. The winner was Team Qiandongnan and prizes for the team 194 (be) bags of rice, fish and ducks. The players were not 195 (profession). Most of them were farmers from local villages and nearby cities. More than 30,000 people from across the country poured into the small village to watch the game. Even a single 196 (sit) was hard to get. People knocked on iron pots and bowls to cheer for players. Villagers performed folk songs and 197 (dance) in the halftime show.Since 2016, the local government has worked 198 (hardly) to build new standard basketball courts (篮球场) to support basketball development. Taipan has now been a model place of rural vitalization (乡村振兴) in 199 (sport) and tourism (旅游业). In the summer of 2022, about 500,000 visitors came here to watch “Village BA” games. It brought great benefits (收益) to the village.Zeng Jinlong, a 17-year-old villager, has watched the games 200 he was 6 years old. He said, “I dream of taking part in the ‘Village BA’ final one day.”（2023四川南充统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式，并将答案写在答题卡相应的横线上。How can I become a better person? This question has been in my head for long. As students, we spend most of our time 201 (study). I know that learning at school 202 (make) us better persons, but I always dream of doing more.Last year, I got to know a group of autistic (患自闭症的) children. We called 203 (they) “the Snails”. It was hard to communicate with them at first, because they wouldn’t like to. After 204 two-week training, I became more skilled and got 205 (close) to them day by day. I also received much 206 (please) when playing with them. What’s more, I found that every one of “the Snails” had his or her own talent. And their colorful pictures on the wall caught my special attention, 207 it was difficult to tell what they were trying to express. 208 (deep) moved by their pictures, I decided to hold a charity (慈善) sale. We walked on the busy street, selling their creative pictures. 60 pictures 209 (sell) that day. People thought their pictures were full 210 imagination.Back to the question about how to become a better person, I think I’m lucky enough to get my own answer.(2022中考真题）（2022广东深圳中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Surrounded(环绕) by mountains and snow, Chinese pianist Lang Lang played “Loving Dream”, “Jasmine Flower” and “Goldberg Variations” at the highest railway station in central Switzerland. The show was 1 (warm) welcomed by the audience. What he did helped 2 the cultural exchanges between China and Europe by means of music.Lang Lang is one of the leading 3 (musician) in the classical music world. Though he put on thousands of shows worldwide, this was his first time to play 4 piano at the top of a snowy mountain. The low temperature 5 (make) it quite challenging for him. However, playing in a “fairytale-like” environment was a very special experience, according to Lang Lang,“The piece ‘Jasmine Flower’ 6 (choose) specially for this show,”Lang Lang said,”Iplayed this beautiful piece from my own culture, hoping 7 (draw) the audience’s interest in learning more about China through the beauty of Chinese music.”Before Lang Lang played the 8 (three) piece, his fingers became a little cold, 9 he showed no fear of the heavy snow and the thin air.”I hope we will do more cultural exchanges in the future so as to understand each other better and build a 10 (close) relationship between the two countries than before,” added Lang Lang.（2022湖北荆门中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过3个单词）。During the Dragon Boat Festival last year, 11 traditional Chinese dance which was performed underwater on Henan TV, went popular around the world.The dance is named the Rhapsody on the Luo River Goddess(《洛神水赋》). The goddess of Luo River 12 (play) by He Haohao in the show. Most people got to know the goddess in Cao Zhi’s poetry. “Her body soars lightly like a startled swan. Gracefully, like a dragon in flight,” Cao wrote.The dance is less than two minutes, but it took He Haohao and her team about 26 hours underwater to make the video. “Each time, I would hold my breath(呼吸) for 50 seconds 13 (do) a part of the dance,” He Haohao said. She was once a synchronized swimmer.Although it was hard to finish the dance, He Haohao felt really happy 14 she knew people loved the dance very much. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying also shared the video online. In many people’s opinion, the dance underwater was much 15 (beautiful) than any dance they had enjoyed before.It’s the Chinese culture of 5,000 years that makes the dance special and famous around the world.（2022宁夏中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（每空一词）。You might think all penguins（企鹅）live somewhere 16 (real) cold like Antarctica（南极洲）, but it is not true for Felix. This 14-year-old penguin not only lives in Africa, but is also a lovely pet in a family.Felix’s way to becoming a pet began about ten 17 (year) ago, after he was caught in a fisherman’s net by mistake. He was too weak to swim away. Later, he was saved and taken back home by a family. 18 their help, he soon became 19 (health) again. However, 20 they tried to return him to the water, Felix refused to leave, so the family 21 (decide) to keep him instead. They even prepared a large room with air-conditioning（空调）for him.Another thing Felix likes 22 (much) than his cool and comfortable room is his daily shopping trip to town. His first and only stop is at the local fish store. There he buys two fish and puts 23 (they) in his special backpack（背包）, because he enjoys 24 (eat) fish. He is now 25 popular that he becomes an animal star.（2022贵州遵义中考真题）Who were the 26 (popular) stars during the winter holiday? Maybe the Beijing 2022 mascots(吉祥物). Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon. As we know, it was hard 27 (get) Bing Dwen Dwen during that time. Now you can see 28 (they) on the big screen! The movie Me and My Winter Games 29 (come) out in February, 2022. This is the first time in Olympic history that mascots have starred in a movie.In 30 movie, Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon travel to four different 31 (world) and meet many friends, such 32 the Monkey King, the Calabash Brothers, Vick and so on. They visit the Snow and Ice Fair. They pull together to challenge the scary but 33 (excite) skating games. They have trouble getting away from the snow storm. 34 the journey is full of risks, they spend a happy and surprising vacation.“Our film is a gift for Beijing 2022.” said the movie’s producer. “Through it, we show the cheerful, open and 35 (confidence) spirit of China.”（2022四川中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。This story is about the saying “To see is to believe”. I 36 (live) in a small town where anyone can easily get the 37 (late) news. I’m a local reporter. It’s my duty to search for some news that is 38 (value).One day, we got many 39 (call) from the villagers, saying that someone found 40 strange fish in the lake late at night. The fish had a strange shape that nobody had ever seen before. The news caught 41 (we) attention. Later, several friends and I set up a tent, and waited by the lake. For a long time, we all slept 42 (bad). All of us wanted 43 (go) home for a good rest. Suddenly, we 44 (hear) some strange noises from the lake. We were full of energy again and started to find the truth. 45 when we saw it, we laughed, because it was just the common fish with the big shape.From this experience, we realize that we must find out the truth by ourselves.（2022山东东营中考真题）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。It was around 3 o’clock p.m. on Sunday. Gina 46 (play) basketball with her brother Bill outside when she saw a car stop in front of Jenny’s house. Jenny jumped out of the car, and Gina could hear a lot of voices laughing and saying goodbye to Jenny. The car 47 (drive) away and Jenny jumped to her front door. Gina felt terribly uncomfortable, and her eyes started to water. “Hey, what’s wrong?” Bill asked.“Nothing. I don’t want to play anymore.” Gina stormed inside and slammed (砰地关上) the door. She went straight to her room. Gina 48 (hear) Bill talking to her mom in the living room, but she didn’t want to talk to anyone. “Gina, are you OK?” her mom asked. “What ________ you 49 (do) inside, my dear? May I come in?”Gina opened the door. Her mom always had some good ideas to help her.“What’s going on, Gina?” Mom asked. “Jenny went somewhere with our friends, but she didn’t invite me,” Gina said. “That’s not very nice. After all, we 50 (be) friends for nearly 5 years.”“Oh, honey, I’m sorry. I will be pretty upset too if I 51 (feel) left out. Maybe Jenny knew that you wouldn’t like what they were going to do,” Mom suggested. “Why don’t you talk with Jenny on Monday?” “I don’t want to talk to her. I 52 (leave) her out.”“Well ...sometimes ignoring(忽视) another person is a good choice, but I don’t think this is the right time to do that. You might lose Jenny as a friend if you make such a choice without 53 (talk) about it with her,” replied Mom.“I still want Jenny to be my friend, but talking about it is uncomfortable. I just expect her 54 (know) what’s wrong and say she’s sorry.”“That might happen, but it might not. I really think talking to her about how you feel is the best way.”“OK, Mom, I will. Thanks,” Gina said. And guess what? Gina’s mom was right! A new snake show 55 (hold) that day. Jenny knew Gina didn’t like snakes, so she didn’t invite her. Gina was glad she had talked to Jenny to solve the problem.（2022山东淄博中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Hanging a red lantern in front of the door is believed to drive off bad luck. The first Chinese paper lanterns 56 (invent) during the Eastern Han Dynasty (东汉). In ancient China, people raised lanterns to get light and wish for a better life. Also, lanterns were widely used on festivals. Nowadays, it has become a tradition that both big cities 57 small towns are filled with red lanterns during the festival.The materials for making lanterns are simple. People can 58 (make) bamboo, wood and metal into frames (框架) of lanterns. Paper and silk 59 (be) the main materials for covers. People like to paint beautiful Chinese pictures on 60 (they). The traditional lantern is covered by rice paper with a candle burning inside. Lights shine through the rice paper 61 night. That is really Chinese style. The most common Chinese lanterns are red, round and with red or golden tassels (流苏). They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good 62 (wish). In Chinese culture, lanterns in different colors express different meanings.People 63 (usual) light several lanterns for the Chinese New Year, and enjoy lantern shows with family during the Lantern Festival Lanterns light the night of festivals. Happiness and joy spread into different families by these different lanterns. Lanterns are also used in all kinds 64 celebrations. Lanterns have become the national 65 (proud) in China（2022贵州安顺中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空格处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或使用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空（不超过3个单词）。Chinese-American community groups are preparing to hold their second International Confucius Cultural Festival(国际孔子文化节) 66 September 8th in Flushing Queens, New York City. The festival 67 (hold) once a year. The event is not only to honor the world-famous Chinese thinker, 68 also a chance to celebrate Chinese culture. One of 69 most important parts of the festival is to recite the Di Zi Gui. It is a book based on Confucius’ teaching. In this book, Confucius told people 70 to be good persons and get on well with 71 (other). This book is translated as Standards for Being a Good Pupil and Child. During the festival, people can also enjoy Chinese 72 (tradition) dances, Shandong folk music and photo shows. The groups hosted the first International Confucius Cultural Festival on September 28th last year. It aimed to celebrate the 2,572nd anniversary (周年) of the birth of Confucius (551BC-479 BC)．Confucius 73 (be) also a great educator and a philosopher, and he set up Confucianism.He was the one 74 opened up private schools and received students from every walk of life without 75 (consider) their social status (地位)．（2022四川绵阳中考真题）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的词或括号内单词的正确形式(不超过3个单词) ，并将答案写在答题卡的相应位置。Mr. Gordon was a kind old man and the 76 (child) liked him. They enjoyed his lessons and he enjoyed 77 (teach) them. One day, he visited Mr. Wood’s farm and talked to the Woods. “I 78 (be) a teacher for forty years, but I have never met a boy like Tony. He is very special. He needs 79 (work) with other musical boys and girls. I know his parents are poor, but I can give him 80 first piano lesson. And maybe Tony can go 81 the College of Music in the daytime and work in a restaurant in the evenings.”“No, he needn’t.” said Mr. Wood. “Tony is a good boy. He is like a son to 82 (we). His parents are poor, but we are not. We will pay for his education.”“That’s right!” said his wife. She was 83 (usual) a quiet woman, but she was 84 (excite) with bright eyes. Tony 85 (know) nothing about their conversation. He was cleaning Mr. Wood’s new car when Mr. Gordon visited the farm. But that visit changed his life.（2022湖北襄阳中考真题）阅读下面的短文，在短文空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式，使短文的意思完整。We can find Chinese people growing vegetables tirelessly in every corner of the world. When the Chinese move into a house in 86 foreign country, they always grow vegetables in the garden. Even at the frozen South Pole( 南极), there’s a “vegetable greenhouse” built up by the members of Zhongshan Scientific Research Station, which 87 (true) provides enough vegetables. Such a difficult situation cannot stop those 88 (science) love for vegetable growing.Although more cheap and fresh vegetables 89 (place) on the shelves of supermarkets, the Chinese people’s love for growing vegetables themselves never goes away. Besides, some people even build virtual(虚拟的) farms in smart phones to get the 90 (please) of growing vegetables.Why do many Chinese grow vegetables in both daily lives and the virtual world?Such love comes from the Chinese history. 91 (fill) their stomachs, Chinese people have formed a tradition of hard work. In China’s culture, working hard solves the stomach problem 92 studying satisfies the hunger for knowledge.And now, smarter technologies are used for growing vegetables. Even in the outer space, Chinese astronaut Jing Haipeng showed how he grew vegetables in 93 (spacial) laboratory of Tiangong-2 space station. Nothing can prevent the Chinese people 94 vegetable growing. The “Chinese vegetable gardens” 95 (produce) hopes across the world, and they also carry the best wishes of the Chinese people to their ancestors.（2022山东烟台中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Huang Qiang is the owner of a cube (魔方) store in Changsha. Recently, using 560 cubes, he spent eight hours 96 (make) a portrait (肖像) of Wang Yaping, one of the three astronauts on the Shenzhou XIII. “I want to show 97 (I) respect for the three astronauts, especially Wang, the first woman Chinese astronaut to enter the space station,” Huang Qiang said.Before leaving, Wang promised her daughter 98 (pick) stars for her. So now Wang 99 (call) the “star-picking mother” by Chinese people.Huang has also used cubes to make portraits of some famous medical workers who have fought 100 (brave) against COVID-19 across China.He started to play with cube puzzles during high school. Because 101 his love for them, he joined the cube society while attending college. He practiced with cubes on buses, in school dining hall-basically whenever he 102 (have) spare time.His record for solving a cube puzzle is 8 seconds, which is the 103 (high) speed in his college.Although he majored in chemistry, Huang opened a cube store in Changsha after his 104 (graduate). In his store he teaches people to solve cube puzzles. “I have strong support from my parents, who always tell me that I won’t know what is possible 105 I have a try,” Huang said.（2022浙江衢州中考真题）阅读下面材料，按照句子结构的语法情况和上下文连贯的要求，在空白处填入适当的词或用括号中所给词的正确形式填空。每空不超过两词。My name is Rebeca and I’m 11. I’m from beautiful Brazil! But my family live in a poor area, and life isn’t easy. My father 106 (work) hard so my brother and I can go to school. And we always come straight home after school 107 (help) with the housework. But I have a dream…football! And I want to tell you how football has changed my life. My dad wanted my big brother to be 108 football player, but he didn’t like training. I loved football and when I played I felt happy and forgot about everything around 109 (I). My mum said, “Football isn’t for girls.” The boys at school didn’t want to play 110 a girl either, but when they saw I was good, I got the chance to join them. One day I 111 (tell) by my teacher that there was a football team just for girls and they were preparing for a competition in March. I 112 (real) wanted to be part of the team and I decided to try my hardest. When my dad and brother knew that, they were very happy. My mum still didn’t like the idea. “It isn’t going to be easy for you 113 football is a boy’s sport,” she said. But she said nothing after that, and my dad and brother trained with me every day for seven 114 (month). Finally, in February the coach showed us which players were in the team. When I heard my name, I jumped in the air. Our team traveled to Rio de Janeiro in March and we won the competition—it was amazing! Since then we’ve won a lot of matches. But more importantly, I’ve become much 115 (confident) about myself. When I get older, I want to be a great football player. That’s my biggest dream in life.（2022山东威海中考真题）用括号里所给动词的适当形式填空。Mr. Hope, the doorman at our school, walks with a limp (跛脚). Sometimes people make fun of his limp. It always 116 (make) me angry to hear them laughing at him. Watching him make his way slowly around our school with the cleaning tools in hand, I often wondered why he limped. One day while I 117 (stand) in the hall, I saw two boys laughing at Mr. Hope’s limp. The headmaster saw this and he was very mad. He took all of us down to the basement. He showed us a picture of a young man standing by a long, thin boat. “This is Mr. Hope when he 118 (be) a young man,” said the headmaster. I was shocked 119 (learn) that our doorman was once a great rower (划船运动员). In the 1968 Olympics, after the final race started, Mr. Hope’s boat and another one were soon far ahead of the other boats, racing neck and neck towards the finish line The race was going well when suddenly, Mr. Hope heard a huge cracking (爆裂) sound. He saw his opponent’s (对手) boat 120 (go) down fast. The man was in trouble because the boat had broken right in the middle. He 121 (stick) inside, unable to escape. Without 122 (stop) to think, Mr. Hope jumped into the water and pulled the man up from underneath the water. The other boats 123 (pass) them on their way to the finish line, leaving the two men alone in the water. The other man had a broken leg and Mr. Hope’s leg was cut badly by the sharp wood splinters. Mr. Hope never finished the race. He never got a gold medal at the Olympics. He did end up getting a special medal for sportsmanship. And ever since then he 124 (be) unable to walk properly. As we stood there listening, the boys felt ashamed of what they had done. “Mr. Hope is a hero. His bravery and selfless actions make him an Olympic champion (冠军) forever. We 125 (not laugh) at him anymore,” said the boys.（2022四川宜宾中考真题）根据下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Sun Jiarui, a 10-year-old girl from Outang Central Primary School in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, recently was famous online for her 126 (cook) skills. Sun, who has been learning to cook from her father since she was eight, can now cook more than fifty 127 (dish) .It is 128 (report) that Sun Jiarui would go to the restaurant with her parents and liked watching her father cook food 129 she was four or five years old. She first learned cooking out of curiosity and wanted 130 (try) her father’s work. At her request, the father, Sun Yadong, began teaching his daughter 131 (careful) to do some simple cooking. She found cooking difficult 132 first, but along the way, she found it enjoyable. “Cooking improves my labor ability and makes me experience life,” she said with emotion.In the past two years, Sun Jiarui 133 (learn) a lot of home cooking. Now Sun Jiarui’s cooking is also famous in the school. The school has opened a studio (工作坊) for the father and daughter, and students can learn some simple cooking from 134 (they) once a week.In the coming September, primary school 135 junior school students in China will find a new “practical activities” course in their schedule, with at least one class every week.（2022吉林长春中考真题）Zhang Lei, a fifteen-year-old boy, is an animal lover. He saved an elephant that was 136 great danger.On March 13th, 2020, Zhang Lei heard a baby elephant lost 137 (it) mother and the living place. He wanted to save the poor animal. Zhang Lei used his pocket money to help it. Later, the elephant was sent to a local zoo. The zoo could give it a much 138 (good) place to live in than before.Look! What is Zhang Lei doing now?He 139 (play) with the elephant in the zoo.Every weekend, Zhang Lei and his friends visit and 140 care of the elephant. It grows up healthily there.Zhang Lei also enjoys 141 (spend) time with other animals. He decides to help more animals. Trees are sometimes cut down by people 142 want to make money, so animals lose their homes. Zhang Lei hopes to stop this. Many children have the same idea. They expect to join him 143 (quick).“Protecting animals needs many 144 (volunteer). I’ll always be one of them,” said Zhang Lei. “Though there’s a long way to go to save the endangered animals, I’ll never give 145 . My journey has just begun.”（2022贵州六盘水中考真题）阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词或根据括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。To work towards a peaceful life, you should always try to develop good relationships with the people around you. Be kind and help those in need. Do this not only for family and friends, but also for the people who 146 (live) in your neighborhood.People in your community might have different ways of living and 147 (think). This doesn’t mean that they’re wrong and you’re right. If everyone had the same ideas, the world would be 148 boring place.Today, in many 149 (city), people usually lock their doors after work and don’t see their neighbors much. Social interactions (相互影响) are often 150 (limit) to a “Hi!” on the street. However, there may be times when someone does something that upsets you. If this happens, discuss the matter in a 151 (friend) way. This allows you to express your ideas without 152 (make) your relationship damaged. Avoid arguments, especially ones that judge the nature of the person rather than the actions. For example, your neighbors are playing loud music while you try to fall asleep. Should you politely 153 (suggest) they turn it down? 154 should you angrily shout at them? The first choice is wise. By calmly examining any problems, you create the relationship of mutual respect and understanding. After all, good neighbors are 155 (good) than distant relatives.（2022山东潍坊中考真题）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空，必要时可加助动词。“No, I won’t tell you anything about those geese（鹅）,” repeated Breckinridge. “Well, let’s 156 （make）a bet,” said Holmes. “I bet you five pounds the geese came from a farm outside London.” “Ha, you are wrong,” said Breckinridge. “Actually the geese came from London.”“I don’t believe you,” said Holmes. “All right,” said Breckinridge. “Wait, I 157 （show）you in a moment.”He took out two large books and opened one of 158 （they）. “This book contains a list of the people who sell me geese. The 159 （name）in red ink are people who live in London. Read out the 160 （three）one on the list.”Holmes took the book and read, “Mrs Oakshott, 117 Brixton Road. This name 161 （write）in red ink. So that means Mrs Oakshott lives in London.”“Yes,” said Breckinridge. “Now look in the other book. It records the dates I bought the geese.”Holmes read, “December 22nd, bought from Mrs Oakshott, 24 geese at 7 shillings each. Sold to Mr Windigate of the Alpha Inn.”“See? I was right,” said Breckinridge. “So I 162 （win）the bet. Now give me my money.” 163 （Silent）Holmes took out a gold coin and threw it down in front of Breckinridge. Then we left. A few yards away, we stopped 164 （laugh）loudly. “You are very clever! Holmes,” I said. “Breckinridge refused to tell us the 165 （true）. So you made a bet with him…”“Yes, Watson,” said Holmes. “Though I lost the bet, I found out what I wanted.”（2022湖南娄底中考真题）阅读下面的材料，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号内所给单词的正确形式（每空最多不超过三个单词）。Brandon Collins-Green is a man from Canada. He is interested in Chinese poems. He spends nearly ten 166 (hour) a day translating Chinese poems into English. He 167 (translate) more than 1, 000 Chinese poems since six years ago.After translating a Chinese poem into 168 English one, Collins-Green often writes it down on a piece of paper with a brush pen. He also draws a picture beside the poem to help show the 169 （mean） of the Chinese poem. He connects Chinese and foreign cultures 170 his paintings, and writes the poems in English, so his readers can have a better understanding about Chinese poems, even Chinese history 171 culture.Brandon Collins-Green is studying for his doctor’s degree（博士学位）in China now. He wants 172 (learn) another foreign language if his Chinese is good enough, but that day hasn’t arrived yet. He has found there’s always new knowledge to learn in Chinese.Collins-Green 173 (have) a small workshop（工作坊）near his university. The place is small, but he likes 174 (they) very much because he can pay attention to his translation work in his workshop.Collins-Green hopes that his works can help 175 (many) western people know China than before, and come to see how fast it is changing and enjoy the beauty of its culture by themselves.（2022山东日照中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（每空不多于三个单词）。In America hitching a ride（搭便车）is very common. Many people there love hitching a ride during 176 (they) trips. I also once hitched a ride when I was travelling in America.I 177 (drive) on the road when my car stopped. I was going to a town that was 178 (far) than I had expected. My tank（油箱）became empty 179 I got to the town. Standing there, I didn’t know what to do. I just knew I needed help. But I could see nobody around. Who could I turn to? Then I thought 180 the scenes that I had seen in Hollywood 181 (movie). I remembered that people in America loved hitching a ride. I told myself that I could do that too.So when a car was coming, I tried to hitch a ride. To my joy, the car 182 (real) stopped in front of me. The driver was 183 old man. After knowing my problem, he said he could help me out. He took me to the nearest gas station. But then he left as he had something important 184 (do).I couldn’t walk all the way back to my car. Therefore, I tried to hitch a ride and I was 185 (help) out once again. I was greatly moved.（2022广西玉林中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。China is a nation with a rich culture in handwriting (书法). “Even though the computer is 186 (wide) used today, Chinese people should not forget the skill of writing with hands,” said a Chinese government officer.So far, the computer 187 (become) a very useful tool to help people to write. As people use computers more often than before, many people have forgotten how to write Chinese characters (字). People often makes plenty of 188 (mistake) in writing.The Chinese character test shows that nowadays, many college students’ handwriting has got even 189 (bad). Many college students do not know how to make words or sentences in Chinese character in the right way. Not only kids but also many adults have met 190 same problem. They might be able to tell the general form of a certain character. However, 191 you ask them to spell out the character correctly, they can’t. On the other hand, they can type out the character on a computer without thinking 192 (two).At present, China is trying its best 193 (solve) this problem. With the use of certain technologies, teachers can write their teaching contents (内容) and the students can reply by writing in the nation language teaching course. We can also write letters 194 our relatives and friends instead of sending messages. This can help 195 (we) practice handwriting. Besides, there are many ways that we can try.（2022山东滨州中考真题）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给词的适当形式填空，必要时可加助动词或情态动词。One day, I decided to tidy my bookshelf up. Suddenly, a white envelope（信封）fell to the floor. I was 196 (surprise)! I couldn’t remember 197 (put) the envelope on my shelf. It must have been years ago! Anyway, I opened the envelope 198 (careful). Inside it, there was a folded piece of paper. I read it. It was a letter 199 (write) by my mom. My dear child,I love you so much! This is not a letter to be posted. I have written this in the hope that one day you 200 (find) it. Yes, I wanted to let you know something that was not suitable to express face to face. Life is too short and uncertain. If you are reading this, I am no longer with you. You are alone now. I’m not there to help you or give you any kind of 201 (advise). The world around you can be confusing（令人困惑的）. But if you look inside yourself, you can light your path and find out where 202 (go). Remember the saying, “You reap what you sow（播种）.” The way you act will have an influence on your life. Be positive（积极的）as much as possible. You are a great child. I hope you 203 (understand) what I mean. Be kind to others and to 204 (you).Yours,MomI was 205 (silence) for a long time, holding that letter. I thought how much I loved and missed my mother.（2022山东临沂中考真题）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空，必要时可加助动词或情态动词。One Leaf, One WorldMaybe you know Chinese paper cutting, but have you ever heard of leaf-cutting art?In autumn and winter, many streets 206 （cover）in fallen leaves. Most of us probably just pass over them without paying much attention. But not Kanat Nurtazin, an artist from Kazakhstan （哈萨克斯坦）. He will pick up some fallen leaves and cut beautiful artworks out of them. Kanat works at a university. He 207 （keep）drawing as a hobby to stay creative since 2013. This long-time hobby has also allowed him 208 （express）himself through art. In 2013, Kanat 209 （start）a project called “100 Methods of Drawing”. In this project, he tries to use different materials and skills to create artworks. Among all these creative paintings, leaf-cutting art 210 （be）one of his favorites. To make leaf art, Kanat first chooses a leaf from his collection. Then, he simply 211 （imagine）a funny story or a lively moment （时刻）. He draws it on a piece of paper and sticks the paper to the leaf. After the glue dries, Kanat uses a razor（剃须刀）to cut out the pattern（图案）on the leaf. Finally, the artist finds a beautiful background to take pictures of the leaf. And this “leaf story” will be shared online. A leaf’s life is short. But if you look at it with your creative eyes, like Kanat does, you too can give the leaf a second life by 212 （make）it tell an interesting story!（2022黑龙江牡丹江中考真题）Fill in the blanks with the grammatical knowledge according to the passage.Look back at Beijing 2022. As the first city to ever host(主办) 213 the Summer and Winter Olympics, Beijing has left the world with some wonderful memories. The Closing Ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games 214 (hold) in Beijing’s Bird’s Nest.The Chinese team was the 215 (three) on the medal(奖牌) list, with 9 gold medals and 15 in all at the Games, 216 (good) than ever. The Chinese people take pride 217 the great improvement in winter sports. Sui Wenjing and Han Cong 218 (final) got the last gold medal for China, making the Chinese team have a happy ending.Many people 219 (do) a lot for the Games in the past few years. During the Games, volunteers from across China helped the players and 220 (visit). Doctors, workers and reporters also worked hard. They all worked for the success and 221 (safe). “It’s one of the safest places on the planet, if not the safest place on the planet, and this is 222 great achievement,” said Thomas Bach, International Olympic Committee President.Chinese President Xi Jinping’s idea “one world” becomes one of the Olympic spirits. A stronger China shows itself to the whole world.（2022山东聊城中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处按要求填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。每空1个单词。Gala Village lies in Tibet. It is famous for its beautiful peach blossoms(桃花) in spring. A large number 223 (介词) tourists all over the country go there during March and April. They enjoy 224 (冠词) beautiful blossoms and the good environment. And the village serves the tourists well and tries to make 225 (they) feel at home.The village is much 226 (good) than before. In the past, its people cared little about the environment. They made a living by 227 (cut) down trees. In 2011, the village decided to develop tourism. Some villagers (村民) were 228 (pick) out to provide tourist services. Those villagers went to receive training at two 229 (school) before they started working. Over the last ten years, as tourists get better travel experiences in Gala Village, its people have made more money 230 (连词) lived a better life.Now, the villagers plant about 13. 3 hectares (公顷) of trees every 231 (year). They are doing all they can to make their hometown greener. They 232 (strong) agree that they should protect the environment while developing tourism.（2022山东济宁中考真题）Mrs. Green is an old lady. She has a small car, and she always drives to the shops 233 (buy) food. Sometimes her grandchildren say to her, “Please 234 (not go) out in your car all by yourself, Granny. We can take you to the shops.”But she always says, “No, I like driving. I 235 (drive) for thirty years, and I’m not going to stop now.” Last Saturday she 236 (stop) her car at some traffic lights because they were red, and then the car didn’t start again. The lights were green, then yellow, then red, and then green again, 237 her car did not start again. “What 238 I 239 (do) now?”Then a policeman came and said to her kindly, “Good morning, madam! Don’t you like any of our colors today?”（2022山东济宁中考真题）We can’t imagine our life without inventions. TIME magazine has picked the 100 best inventions of 2021. Here is one of 240 (they).Paper ShootPaper Shoot is a camera made mostly out of paper! Paper Shoot 241 (work) just like any other camera. But it is much 242 (small) and lighter. You can take it around easily and get the fun moments of your life. It can hold 800 pictures. But be careful when you take 243 (photo) on rainy days. Don’t get it wet!（2022江苏徐州中考真题）用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。This time yesterday, Mr Zhang 244 (celebrate) his 245 (ninety) birthday at home. He said this to his family 246 (member): “Most people change houses during their lifetime, but I 247 (live) in this house since I was born. I’ve got three children and all of them were born in this house too. Most of the time it has 248 (be) a happy place. The street is very different from when I was young. At that time, there were no cars and all the children used to play in the road. Some children still do, but it’s not the same—you’ve got to be very careful nowadays with the traffic. None of the people who live in the street now are as 249 (old) as I am—many of them have died; others have moved to another area. I 250 (not go) out much now and I’m getting a bit deaf. But none of this is important. I’ve got my children and my grandchildren, and they are everything to 251 (I).”At the end of the party, on the dinner table, Mr Zhang’s daughter laid two big bowls of noodles which 252 (eat) up in a minute by the whole family.“Happy birthday!” Everyone said 253 (cheer) to Mr Zhang.（2022山东枣庄中考真题）阅读下面的材料并填空。有的答案要填入适当的内容，有的答案要用括号内单词的正确形式，但每个答案不多于三个单词。Do you know Stonehenge? It’s one of Britain’s most famous historical 254 (place). Every year more than 750, 000 people 255 (visit) it. People like to go to this place as they want to see the sun 256 (rise) on the longest day of the year, especially 257 June. Different people have different ideas about Stonehenge. Some historians believed Stonehenge was a temple, 258 historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built many centuries ago. Other people believe the stones were used to keep people 259 (health). No one is sure 260 Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. People might build it 261 (respect) ancestors. Stonehenge was built 262 (slow) over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. The stones are so big and heavy 263 no one knows how it was built, but we do know the builders must have been hard-working and great planners.（2022湖北恩施中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过3词）。When you are watching TV, you will notice that many famous stars make the ads on TV. Many people believe them because they are famous. 264 , have you ever thought whether the ads are real or not?In the past few years, lots of stars 265 （be）on TV as spokesmen（代言人）of some products. People spent much money on these products, but 266 （final）, many of them were not like what the stars said. Many people aren’t 267 （satisfy）with the famous actors for making the ads after accidents.What are the public’s 268 （idea）about the famous people making ads on TV? Do you agree that the famous people should take responsibility if the products have 269 （some）problem? A research shows that about 36% think it the 270 （star）fault（过错）, but they all think stars should give out the money they got from the ads to the charity（慈善机构）. More than 34% think stars must take responsibility, or they will 271 （punish）.So we should be more 272 （care）when buying things advertised（做广告）by stars. We must find what these things are really like instead 273 listening to what the stars say. Think it over before we make a decision.（2022内蒙古包头中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。How does it feel when you try something new? I’ve always wanted to go to Antarctica(南极洲) because my Dad once worked there as 274 scientist before I was born. He said it was the 275 (quiet) and most beautiful place he had ever been to. So when I got a job at one of the research stations, I was really excited. All my friends 276 (think) I was mad and tried to persuade(说服) me not to go. They couldn’t understand 277 I wanted to live somewhere that was so cold and far 278 home. But I 279 (simple) said, “I love it.”There I met Antarctic penguins and these birds never learned 280 (fear) us. They are calm, curious and so 281 (fun) to watch. In summer, we spend our weekends 282 (fish) and climbing mountains. In winter, it can get boring because it’s dark 24 hours a day. But it’s more interesting than I expected because we watch lots of 283 (movie) and play games together. On 21 June, we celebrate mid-winter with a big party. I am lucky, for I see the world with my own eyes.（2022黑龙江中考真题）We all want to protect our environment, but most of us are too busy or too lazy 284 make big changes that will improve our lifestyle and save the environment. Here are some suggestions for 285 (protect) our environment. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (紧凑型灯泡). It’s true that these bulbs are more expensive, but they last much 286 (long) and they can save energy. So in the long term your electricity bill would be 287 (reduce). Donate. You have lots of clothes or things you want to throw away. If they are still valuable, give them to someone who 288 (need) them. You may also choose to give them to organizations. These organizations may sell them and collect a little money. Not only will you protect the environment, but you’ll also help people 289 need. Turn off your devices (设备). When you don’t use a house device, turn it off. For example, if you don’t watch TV, turn it off. Turn off the light when you leave a room. It’s 290 easy habit to keep and you can save energy and money. Walk or ride bikes. Driving is one of the biggest 291 (cause) of pollution. If you want to use your car, ask 292 (you) the following question: Do I really need my car? Walk or use your bike if the journey is short. Rainwater. Rainwater is very 293 (use) in our daily life, so try to hold it when it rains. This water can be used for different purposes. These suggestions above are good for the environment, and they help you save some money.（2022湖南长沙中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Netherlands needs thousands of new houses because the country 294 (have) a growing population. Anyway, it may not have to build all those houses. Some of 295 (they) can be printed. 296 (recent), the government has been working together with a university and some building companies(公司) to build houses that are fully 3D-printed. As volunteers, an old couple has become the first people in Europe to move into such 297 house.With two 298 (bedroom) and a big living room, the house was built layer(层) by layer, using a huge 3D printer and special cement(水泥). After being printed out, the house 299 (carry) by a truck to the building site, and a roof (屋顶) and windows were later added. It took around 120 hours 300 (finish) this 3D-printed house. Usually, it takes about one or two years to build a house in the 301 (tradition) way.The couple will live 302 this house for six months, with a monthly pay of 800 euros(欧元). The cost seems a little bit high, but they think it is much cheaper 303 living in the hotel.（2022黑龙江绥化中考真题）根据短文内容用所给词的适当形式填空How time 304 (fly)! The senior high school life is coming. I still remember the 305 (one) day like it was yesterday. Everything in our school is 306 (mean) to me. I used to 307 (be) shy, but my teachers always encouraged me to be active and confident. I 308 (make) great progress in the last few years. My teachers and parents are 309 (pride) of me.The end of junior high school is the 310 (begin) of a new life. I know learning is a lifelong journey. I will learn from my 311 (mistake) and never give up. I’ve also got much. 312 (happy) is always around me. I think the harder I work, the 313 (good) I will be.（2022贵州黔东南中考真题）阅读短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Dear David,How is everything going? We are facing 314 long summer vacation. I’m writing to tell you about our 315 (discuss) in our class for the coming vacation. All the students have their own plans about how 316 (spend) a meaningful summer vacation. Half of the students plan to travel at home and abroad. They want to relax 317 completely and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Thirty percent of the students plan to read more books. They believe that 318 (read) can increase knowledge. It can also make people much 319 (smart) and more independent, and develop more interests. 20% of them plan to take up some social practice activities. They want to get self-improvement and make new friends to have a 320 (color) life. I’m going to take part 321 social practice activities, too. I want to learn something new and get good experience from these activities. 322 the junior high school life will end soon, it will stay in our hearts forever. Best 323 (wish) to you! YoursLi Hua（2022黑龙江大庆中考真题）Zhang Guimei, 324 is the headmaster of Huaping High School for Girls, has been given the title（称号） “Role Model of the Times” for 325 (help) girls from poor families.She moved to Lijiang to teach in the middle school in Huaping county 326 the age of 17. Once, she got badly ill but had no money. The local people raised money 327 helped her. “From then on, I told myself that I must do something for those people who helped me.” Zhang said. She was sad when she saw her 328 (student) couldn’t afford to go to school. 329 (slow), a dream appeared in her heart. In 2008, she managed 330 (found) the Huaping High School. This is 331 free school for girls from poor families. When people asked why she worked so hard, she just said, “I hope these girls can live a 332 (happy) life than me.”With her great efforts, she 333 (send) more than 1, 800 students to universities so far.（2022湖北鄂州中考真题）根据下面短文内容，用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。Beep! Beep! Beep! The barcode（条形码）technology makes it faster and easier to buy things in stores. You have probably seen the black-and-white barcode on 334 (product) packaging（外包装）. In 2022, the great invention is 51 years old. In 1971, an IBM engineer named George Laurer 335 (come) up with a code（代码）that could be printed on food packages. Then, a complete code system（系统）, the barcode was formed later. The system was used by many 336 (company) from 1973. Before this, shopkeepers had to 337 (record) prices by hand which took much time and energy. Actually, a barcode is 338 (real) a simple idea: show each product’s information in different numbers（just like the ID card number）, then 339 (include) these numbers into a code and print it for computers to read. Today, barcodes are scanned（扫描）over six billion times every day and used by two 340 (million) companies. What information does a barcode carry? Where the product comes from, 341 (it) price, production date…It can also help stores always 342 (know) about their products. For example, if there are 10 boxes of milk and a customer buys one, it will be recorded so that the store owner knows there are nine boxes 343 (leave) on the shelf. In the 1980s, libraries started to use barcodes to follow their books in this way.（2022浙江嘉兴中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。My pen friend is Allison. She is a lovely Australian girl 344 big blue eyes. Like me, Allison loves singing and dancing, 345 we both like travelling to different places for our holidays.Do you want to know 346 our friendship started? By travelling! Three years ago, I paid a visit to my 347 (uncle) home in Sydney. One Saturday my cousin and I went to the Blue Mountains Scenic World and I 348 (meet) Allison on the bus. She was sitting just next to me. At first, we were both a bit shy. We sat 349 (silent) all the way until we got near the foot of mountains. I was surprised by the amazing views and opened the window 350 (take) photos. That’s when Allison turned to 351 (I) and said, “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” Then she began to explain why the mountains looked blue.For the rest of the day, 352 three of us travelled together. We saw many koalas and were happy to see that they 353 (protect) well in the forest. What a great experience! Back home, I started writing to Allison and we’ve been friends ever since.（2022浙江台州中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。As a foreigner, the first time I ate hot pot was in Chongqing, China. The hot pot restaurant was one of the largest and 354 (busy) places in the city. In the restaurant, hundreds 355 people were crowded into one large room. My friend and I sat at a table with 356 large pot in the middle. It was an amazing experience. I 357 (real) couldn’t forget it.Today, the hot pot is one of the most popular forms of cooking in China, and nearly every town and city has some hot pot 358 (restaurant). Some people might ask how hot pot becomes so popular. With a hot pot, you can 359 (put) in any food that you like. The same pot can serve any number of different meals to the people sitting around the table. Everyone can eat as much 360 they want and no one is left out. This 361 (be) one of the values of Chinese culture. Finally, not only does hot pot taste wonderful, but it is the perfect way 362 (spend) time with others.In China, people often joke that there’s no problem that a hot pot can’t solve. Over a hot pot, people can talk about not just food, but friendship. The food may soon be forgotten, 363 the friendship will stay with us forever. Even today, I remember all the good times I spent with my friends in Chongqing.（2022湖北中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。At the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a man named Gao Chai in the Qi Kingdom. Gao Chai was clever and kind-hearted. Many stories about his childhood 364 (tell) in his hometown.For example, one day, little Gao Chai and his friends 365 (play) near a river when one of them fell into the water. The other 366 (kid) were shocked and very frightened (受惊吓的). They did not know what 367 (do) and there were no adults to help. Gao Chai 368 (quick) found a solution. He picked up a large gourd (葫芦) and threw 369 to his friend in the river. His friend 370 (understand) at once and caught the gourd, which enabled him to float on the water and swim to the river bank.Gao Chai's mother was often ill. When his father was out, the little boy would help a lot in the house, cooking meals for his mother and preparing medicine for 371 (she).After some time, Gao Chai went to the Lu Kingdom and became a student of Confucius (孔子). He was neither good-looking 372 tall, and he did not talk much. Even Confucius did not have a high opinion of him at first. Fortunately, Gao Chai had one good friend among his classmates whose name was Zilu. Zile later served 373 an official (官员) in the Lu Kingdom. He was asked to recommend (推荐) someone to be a good government official. The person he recommended was Gao Chai.（2022湖北中考真题）阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。（每空不超过三个词）In a small village, a boy named Mark lived with his father, a wise old man. One day, Mark told his father 374 (sad) that he made little progress in learning the guitar. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t improve. Mark asked his father 375 some help.“Follow me, and I 376 (lead) you to the high hills around the village tomorrow.” said his father. The next day, they set out. The road was long and difficult, 377 Mark still followed his father. As they got higher, the father said that he wanted to go to the top of the highest hill where he had never been to. Mark was surprised but decided 378 (help) his father.With great difficulty, Mark helped his father climb the hill. Sometimes he even carried his father on his back. At the top, he put his father on the ground and laughed with joy.“When you were 379 little boy, sometimes you returned home with tears in your eyes,” said his father. “The elder children laughed at you. Do you remember why?”Mark nodded. He remembered that as a child, he and all his 380 (friend) called this hill Mount Impossible, because small children couldn’t reach its top.“And today,” said his father, “you not only climbed here, but also helped 381 (I) to get here.”“I became bigger and 382 (strong) than before,” said Mark.“Instead of 383 (climb) Mount Impossible every day, you played on the smaller hills and became better at climbing,” said his father. “It became possible for you to climb Mount Impossible while you weren’t even thinking about it.”（2022四川广元中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式，并将答案写在答题卡相应的横线上。China is a large country. It has special cultures with a very long history.Chinese food plays 384 important role for Chinese families. Chinese people eat their meals with chopsticks. One of the main foods 385 (be) rice. Tea is a favorite drink. Chinese calendar is different from the one in 386 (west) countries. New Year’s Day is in late winter. It is also called the Spring Festival. And it also has some special 387 (tradition) cultures. For example, sweeping the floor 388 New year’s Day sweeps away all the old year’s bad 389 (lucky). The Chinese zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao, follows a twelve-year cycle. Each year is 390 (name) after an animal. For example, the year that begins in 2022 is the year of the tiger. Chinese is a little difficult language. Chinese writing 391 (develop) for over 4,000 years. It has thousands of characters. A character stands for a word and also a 392 (mean). Besides Putonghua, Chinese people speak some other 393 (form) of the language, and there are many kinds of dialects (方言).（2022湖南湘潭中考真题）阅读下面的材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Shaoshan is a famous city, the hometown of Chairman (主席) Mao Zedong. He once lived, studied, and 394 (work) here. Shaoshan is a comfortable place with flowers blooming (开花) and birds singing all year round. Shaoshan is a place 395 is almost in the middle of Hunan, about 40 kilometers from Xiangtan City and 100 kilometers from Changsha City. As the high-speed trains are available, more and more people come here 396 train. For example, it only 397 (take) less than half an hour from Changsha City to Shaoshan. Others still want 398 (drive) here with families or friends. If people come here on December 26th, it will be the 399 (good) time. On that day there are a lot of celebrations, because it’s Chairman Mao’s birthday. 400 (Visitor) from all over the country come here to show their respect. They also look forward to 401 (watch) The Most Memorable Shaoshan (《最忆韶山冲》), which can help them better understand Chairman Mao. They will be deeply moved and encouraged. Besides, it is not only 402 good place for students to have school trips, but also an education base for 403 (they) to learn about the history of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).（2022江苏宿迁中考真题）根据短文内容，用括号内所给词的正确时态或形式填空，使短文完整。Zhang Yugun is head of Heihumiao Primary School in Henan Province. He 404 (be) a person full of love and responsibility(责任).After graduation in 2001, Zhang chose to work in the poor countryside. Over the past 21 years, he 405 (see) many teachers come and go because of the poor conditions in the village. However, he has stayed on and made every effort to help the children deal with their 406 (problem).One winter, travelling on the mountain road was much 407 (difficult) than usual. The school was about to start, but those 408 (student) books were still in a town outside the village. Then Zhang and another teacher left early in the morning with a shoulder pole(扁担). They carried back kilos of books. When they 409 (get) to the school, they were both covered in mud(泥), but the books were protected 410 (good). In 2006, a cement road(水泥路) 411 (build) in the village. So Zhang started to carry the books with a motorbike. Although four motorbikes broke down, he never 412 (stop).In order to provide better care for the students whose parents had left the village to find work in the city, Zhang asked his wife to give up her job to help 413 (cook) and clean for the students. Thanks to the teachers like Zhang, the students in Heihumiao Primary School are able to learn at school and hope for a brighter future.（2022浙江金华中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。Some people say it is not easy for a middle-aged person to learn a foreign language. But is it 414 （real）true? Several years ago, I worked for 415 English newspaper which was doing such a research. They asked me to learn a new language for one month. Then I had to go to the country and do some “tests” 416 （see）if I could “survive（挺过来）” in different situations. I chose Spanish（西班牙语）and did a one-month course at a language school and 417 （find）that some Spanish words are very similar to English ones. 418 example, hola isn’t very different from “hello”. Of course, there are other things which are more difficult. In Spanish you have to change the verbs（动词）for each person. But my 419 （big）problem of all was the pronunciation. I found 420 was very difficult to pronounce some letters in Spanish, especially r and j. So I had to download 421 （sentence）onto my phone and I listened and practised them again and again. A month later I went to Spain. A Spanish teacher 422 （call）Paula came and began the test. “Will I survive?” I wasn’t sure enough but 423 I wished I would!（2022江苏苏州中考真题）请认真阅读下面短文，填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A hurricane(飓风) is a huge storm that forms over warm ocean water. Hurricanes have winds that move in 424 circle. Hurricane winds are very 425 (power), and can move at speeds from 120 km/h to over 300 km/h. The centre of hurricane winds is called the eye. Winds in the eye 426 (be) not very strong. Around the eye is an area called the eye wall. The wall is where winds are the 427 (strong) and rain is the heaviest. Strong winds and heavy rain can do a lot of damage(破坏) when a hurricane moves over land. Hurricane winds can be strong enough to break 428 (window) into pieces. The winds can even knock over tall trees, which might fall on buildings or cars. Strong winds can pick up objects and send 429 (they) into the air, causing damage. Heavy rain from a hurricane can cause floods in areas that are not close 430 a coast. The floodwater can be very deep. It sometimes 431 (reach) almost up to the top of houses. Water goes into the houses 432 (quick) and does a lot of damage. Wooden structures(结构) might not be safe after a flood. 433 there is no way to prevent a hurricane, you can get prepared for it.（2022四川乐山中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。A Postman of SmilesJohn Matson has been a postman for four years. He loves being out in the fresh air and meeting people. He has made 434 (friend) with many of his customers and enjoys talking with them while he is working.However, when COVID-19 began, John’s life and work 435 (change) a lot. He still saw his customers, 436 he had to talk with them from a safe social distance (社交距离). He was feeling 437 (little) happy than before.What could he do to cheer both 438 (him) and others up? John found some cool Halloween costurnes (万圣节服装) in his house. He asked his manager if he could wear them to work. He wanted 439 (try) to “ send ” smiles to people.The manager agreed. And people smiled 440 (happy) when they saw John in his costurne. The next day, he dressed up as 441 ancient soldier and everyone loved it. Some would even wait by their windows and doors 442 order to see him. From then on, John decided to wear his funny costurnes every day.“ So many people are happy and look forward to 443 (see) what I end up wearing, ” said the postman. “ I think I love my job more than ever now! ”（2022四川眉山中考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Peking Opera（京剧）is a traditional form of Chinese culture. In Peking Opera, each character has their face painted in a special way. By looking at the face painting, the audience（观众）can know whether the character is good 444 bad. Where did this kind of face painting come from? An old story told us that it had something to do 445 the Prince of Lanling. This prince was one of the four most handsome 446 （man）in ancient China. Some soldiers in the prince’s army 447 （think）that he was weak because of his good-looking face. So, to make himself look 448 （strong）than his appearance, the prince wore a mask with an ugly face painted on it. Another face painting story was about Li Longji, 449 emperor in the Tang Dynasty. He loved opera very much. One day, a clown actor（丑角）fell ill right before a performance. The emperor planned 450 （play）this role himself. Then he covered his face with a piece of white square jade（玉）so that others wouldn’t be able to recognize 451 （he）. Ever since then, clown actors 452 （continue）to paint white squares on their faces. As time went on, face painting started being 453 （wide）used to show the characters of different roles. It has become one of the many special art forms of Peking Opera.