补全短文四川省届九年级中考总复习英语专题练习.docx

1、补全短文四川省届九年级中考总复习英语专题练习2020年四川省中考专题总复习补全短文Name_ Grade_第一节 补全短文。阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,从下面方框中的选项中,选择适当的选项补全短文。A People travelled to see the buildings, the food, the national dresses in foreign countries because they thought they would not be the same as those of their own countries in the past. 1 They all have

2、 their Hilton or Sheraton Hotels everywhere. They all have their McDonalds, their KFCs and their Pizza Huts. Office buildings look the same everywhere, and most city centers are full of office buildings. And of course, people are driving the same brands of Japanese or European cars. Then why is the

3、foreign travel more popular nowadays? What do tourists hope to experience a foreign country that they can not experience at home? The answer could be that people could be very interested in the past. 2 Most people travel overseas to find out what foreign countries history and culture used to be like

4、, not what they are like today. Tourists visit different kinds of museums in foreign countries so that they can learn their history and culture. Every country also has its own beautiful places for tourists to visit. 3 4 It is not just its old buildings, its works of art or beautiful places, but also

5、 the people who live in it. This is why a country such as Thailand attracts millions of people. The tourists come mainly because of the friendliness of the people there. It is why the Pacific islands are also so popular. 5 A. Its a nations history and culture that are main attractions. B. The friend

6、ly people make visitors feel welcome.C. Finally, another attraction is its food.D. At present, however, one large city is similar to another.E. Their own special scenery would certainly attract tourists from other countries.F. The culture of a country means a lot.G. People learn about foreign countr

7、ies by surfing the Internet.BThe Inside of the World When I was a very little boy, I was always asking questions. One day when I was walking with my nurse along the city street, I asked, Jane, whats under the street? Oh, just dirt (尘土) , she replied. And what is under the dirt? Oh, more dirt, she re

8、plied. (6)_. So I asked again, Well, whats under that? Oh, nothing-I dont know-why are you always asking so many questions? she asked I knew there must be something under that. (7)_. I also heard that Chinese lived on the other side of the world, head down. I wanted to find out if that was true. (8)

9、_, down, down, down, till I came through on the other side, and then I would know. I was a very little boy, you see. With a small shovel (铁锹) , I started a hole in the back yard behind the grapevines(葡萄藤) . No one knew what I was doing. (9)_. Then one evening my father asked, Whats that hole in the

10、back yard? (10) _.He didnt laugh when I told him, but he asked me if I knew how far I would have to dig.I hadnt dug through the world, but I did know how far it was.A. I knew my secret was out B. I wasnt satisfied with her answer C. And I just wanted to know what it was D. So I made up my mind I wou

11、ld dig down through the world E. I wanted to keep it a secret until I had dug all the way through F. As a result, I became closer and closer to the inside of the worldCWhere you sit and how you fit 11 For more than seventy years, researchers and teachers have studied the link between the place where

12、 students choose to sit in class and what they are like as people and learners. Where do you usually decide to sit? Have you ever really thought about the reasons for your decision? 12 But is this really true? Well, some researchers say it is not. In fact, shy students often choose the back row beca

13、use it is far away from the teacher and they dont want to answer questions. At the back, students probably wont speak much, but in big classrooms. it can be hard to see the board and hear what the teacher is saying. This could be the reason why students who sit here often get lower grades on tests a

14、nd exams. For students with poor eyesight or hearing, a seat at the back of the classroom is not a good choice. 13 However, they like watching and listening rather than joining in. These students are usually also very good at taking notes. Next time you miss a class, borrow notes from someone who si

15、ts here. On the sides of the classroom you will generally find modest and thoughtful people. These people usually get good grades in school and are interested in learning. 14 Then the statistics (统计数据) say you probably like your teacher. You probably also have a good relationship with your classmate

16、s. Caring, outgoing, and cheerful people usually sit in the middle. They are normally serious about learning and feel disappointed with low grades on tests and exams. 15 Students who sit here usually want to discuss things with the teacher and are often very interested in the subject. They want to b

17、e in the best place to see and hear everything the teacher does and says. The only problem with sitting here is that it can be difficult to see and hear what other students do and say in class.So, if you really want to hear what everyone says in class, choose a different place to sit.A. You probably

18、 sit right at the front of the class if youre longing for knowledge.B. Research suggests that the seat you choose in the classroom says a lot about you and your personality.C. Do you sit in the middle of the classroom?D. This means its a good idea to sit in a different place every day.E. People ofte

19、n think that students who sit at the back are lazy.F. Students who sit at the side of the classroom are normally interested in class.DExperts in nutrition (营养) suggest that we should eat at least five different kinds of vegetables and fruit a day. They are very necessary for our health and help our

20、bodies work well. They reduce(减少) the risk of getting ill. There are a lot of vegetables and fruit to choose from and they taste delicious, 16 Its easy to buy our food from the local supermarket, so why do we go to the trouble of growing our own? Here are several good reasons: 17 You can pick and ea

21、t it at once. When you have tried it, you will agree that vegetables and fruit that are eaten straight from the garden taste better than anything you can buy in the supermarket.You may want to cut down on your “food miles” - the distance that a product has travelled before it reaches your kitchen. M

22、any food packages are flown halfway across the earth. _18_Homegrown food is likely to be healthier. Food producers often use fertilizers (化肥) and pesticides (农药) which can end up in your food. If you grow your own, things are different. _19_ You might also choose to grow some traditional vegetables

23、and fruit. These often have more of the vitamins, mineral(矿物质) and protein(蛋白质) that keep you healthy._20_ And you can grow your own even if you only have a small backyard or a balcony (阳台). Some food can grow well in pots, including lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes and carrots. You can recycle plastic b

24、ottles and cups to grow something. Just make sure there are holes for drainage (排水) and a small plate under them to catch drops of water.Happy gardening!A. Best of all you can grow your own.B. But where grow your own is a problem.C. Thats not so good for you, or for the planet.D. Food that you grow

25、yourself is always fresh.E. If you have a large garden, growing your own is easy.F. You can control what goes on and into the food you eat.E Stanford is a world famous university on the west coast of the US. 21 , because the poor boy died of a strange disease. Tourists are often surprised at the bea

26、uty of Stanford. Among the green trees, buildings withyellow walls and red tops make up a beautiful picture. 22 . Thats because they were the favorites of Mrs. Stanford. 23 . It stands at the center. It was built by Mrs. Stanford to remember her husband who devoted himself to the university. There,

27、students and teachers can communicate with God, and they can also hold great activities, such as concerts and celebrations. 24 . It is the landmark of the university. A man named Hoover had done a lot for the university. The things he once used can be seen on the first floor. On the top of the tower

28、, tourists can have a good look at the whole campus.As one of the world top universities, Stanford has many subjects that stand among the top ones in the world. 25 . If you want to study computer in a university abroad, maybe it is your best choice.A. And computer science has been the first for many

29、 years B. The tallest building in Stanford is Hoover Tower C. Many tourists wonder why yellow and red were chosen D. The Big Church is the most important building in Stanford E. It was built by Stanford and his wife in memory of their only sonFTaking a nap(小睡) every single day may be the least favor

30、ite thing for a child in kindergarten.However, being able to relax and get some rest in the middle of the day is great for many adults. 26 27 People who take naps are seen as lazy. You can even be kicked off your job if you fall asleep at work. This kind of thinking dates back to the founders of the

31、 US, Puritans(清教徒). 28 29 Some people even bring their pillows(枕头) to work for nap time. People have a much more relaxing attitude towards taking naps than in the US. . 30 But on the other hand, having a short rest can help you work better. A good rest canimprove your mood as well. So why not take a

32、 nap during lunch break and make the rest of the day more enjoyable?A. On the one hand, it is true that you spend less time working if you take a nap.B. But attitude towards naps are quite different between the US and China.C. But in China, taking a nap is just a normal part of the day.D. They are known for working hard.E. In the US, a nap in the middle of the day is looked down u