衡阳中考英语课时练题型二 综合填空.docx

1、衡阳中考英语课时练题型二 综合填空题型二综合填空话题1文化类(2017年)Passage 1(2018丽水改编)Have you ever heard of “National Smile Month”？ It started on the 14th of May in the UK. During this month, people are made to think about the importance of brushing their teeth, having 1._(little) sweet foods and going to see the doctor from ti

2、me to time.The British are famous 2._ their bad teeth. Even a dictionary 3._(have) the expression “British Smile”， meaning “Any smile with bad teeth”. 4._ , in America, the “Hollywood Smile” gets its name because American movie 5._(star) are so proud to show off their beautiful teeth.But what about

3、smiling in the UK? Do the British smile a lot, or do they look sad all the 6._? Its 7._ that the British dont often show their feelings. But actually it all depends on the situation. For example, Britain doesnt allow 8._(smile) in passport photos. But if you are at a party, youll find everyone smili

4、ng 9._(happy) and loudly.So, the British smile as 10._ as anyone else.Passage 2(2018黄冈改编)Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The 1._(much) common things, from pape

5、r to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for 2._ when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are 3._ of bamboo and covered with paper. When

6、the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright 4._(symbol) of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over 1，500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy 5._ it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, i

7、s folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls 6._ symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces

8、are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or 7._ (live) characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are 8._ (careful) shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to airdry. After 9._(dry), they are fired at a very high he

9、at. They are then polished and painted. It 10._ several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.Passage 3(2018达州改编)Why here are thousands of people including lots of the old and the young, climbing the Fenghuang Moun

10、tain? Because there is a 1._(tradition) festival in Dazhou, which called Yuanjiu Mountain Climbing Festival(元九登高节). This festival is 2._(connect) with a poet as well as an official in Tang Dynasty. His name was Yuan Zhen and people called him Yuan Jiu later . In AD. 815, Yuan Zhen did something wron

11、g with his job, 3._ he was sent to Tongzhou, which was a poor place in ancient China. He didnt give up and made lots of projects to develop the economy. Under the leadership of 4._，Tongzhou changed a lot. So people loved him. Because he did such an excellent job, he was transferred to Henan in AD. 8

12、18. The day when he left was the 5._(nine) day of the first lunar month. All the town people climbed onto the top of Cuiping Mountain in the South and the Fenghuang Mountain in the North to 6._ goodbye to him. From then on, the custom and tradition of climbing hills on the day of “Yuanjiu” has been

13、kept in Dazhou. To remember Yuan Zhen, all people in Dazhou go out in groups and climb hills on that day. People are looking forward to 7._(get) rid of the bad luck in the past year, hoping in the next year everything is going well. To show great respect 8._ the public customs and opinions, every ye

14、ar our government plans a series of 9._(activity) to promote the influence of Yuanjiu Mountain Climbing Festival. Nowadays, more and more people are feeling the cultural charm(魅力) of Dazhou, even the tourists and foreign friends are attracted to take part in such traditional activities. I take 10._

15、in Dazhou.Passage 4(2018昆明改编)The most interesting museum Ive ever been to is the American Computer Museum. They have information about different computers and who 1._(invent) them. The old computers were much bigger. Its unbelievable that technology has progressed in such a rapid way! Ive also learn

16、ed that there was 2._ special computer. It could play chess even 3._(well) than humans. I wonder how much more computers will be able to do in the 4._Ive 5._(recent) been to a very unusual museum in India, the International Museum of Toilets. I just couldnt believe my eyes when I saw so many differe

17、nt kinds of 6._(toilet) there. The museum teaches people about the history and development of toilets. It also encourages government and social groups to 7._ about ways to improve toilets in the future.Last year I went to the Hangzhou National Tea Museum. Its a relaxing 8._ peaceful place near a lak

18、e. The tea art performances show how to make a perfect cup of tea with beautiful tea sets. Watching the tea preparation is just as enjoyable as drinking the tea 9._ Ive finally realized why my grandpa loves drinking tea and 10._ (collect) tea sets.Passage 5(2019原创)Why is pink or purple color for gir

19、ls and blue or brown for boys? The answer depends 1._ (main) on cultural values as well as personal experiences. For the Egyptians, green is a color that represents hope and joy 2._ Spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many 3._ (culture). In China, children are

20、 given money in 4._ red envelope in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of 5._ (protect) and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect 6._.Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions (反应). Green has the 7._ to reduce pain. It

21、is said to be the most restful color. People who work in green environment have been 8._ (find) to have fewer stomachaches.Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites (食欲). Many decorators(修饰物) in different shades of red can be seen in the restaurant. Similarly, man

22、y commercial (商业的) websites have a red “Buy Now” button 9._ red is a color that easily catches a persons eyes.Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat 10._(little), some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.The next time you ar

23、e deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.Passage 6(2019原创)Kwanzaa is a celebration of African American history and culture. It begins on December 26th and continues 1._ New Years Day, January 1st.During the festival, a family member, usually the

24、 2._ (young) child, lights candles in a special candle holder. Each night a candle is lit. 3._(traditional) there are three green candles, three red candles and a central black candle. They represent(代表) the seven Kwanzaa principles(原则). The principles are believed to 4._ a big role in building stro

25、ng, successful families, neighborhoods, etc. In the evenings, 5._ (adult) share stories and explain how to follow the seven principles in daily life. On the sixth day, which 6._(fall) on New Years Eve, family and friends get 7._ to enjoy a large meal.In 1966, Dr. Karenga created Kwanzaa. He was 8._

26、(study) the history of Africa at that time. Dr. Karenga wanted to create 9._ holiday to bring African Americans together and celebrate their history and culture. He called the holiday “Kwanzaa”. In 10._ , the name comes from an African language, and it means “first fruits of the harvest (首次收获的季节)”Pa

27、ssage 7(2019原创)It is a dream for railroad fans to drink wine or tea on a train when it travels through a snowstorm. On Japans Tsugaru Railway (津轻铁路), this dream can become 1._(truth)Since the rail company 2._(start) in 1930, Tsugaru Railway has had stoves(炉子) on its trains. As those trains keep the

28、style of old days, many rail road 3._(fan) are fond of them. Each stove train has one or two carriages (车厢) and there are two stoves in each carriage. Passengers can pass the time in the comfortable and warm train as they 4._(happy) chat with each other and enjoy the winter scenery outside.Snacks ca

29、n be made on the stove, and the most popular snack is dried squid (鱿鱼). It doesnt take a long 5._ to burn the meat with the heat from the stove. As soon as its ready to eat, the workers on the train will 6._ it on plastic plates and bring it to the passengers with some wine or beer. About 4，000 squi

30、ds are required every year, but the operator has only got one fourth of them so 7._ this year.Tsugaru Railways stove trains only run during daytime 8._ December and March.9_ you are a lover of winter views, you will surely enjoy a ride on this train! Certainly, you will also experience old days that

31、 you have 10._(see) in the films.话题2观点看法(2018年)Passage 8(2018天水改编)Nowadays square dancing has been becoming popular. Some public places are usually 1._(crowd) with dancers, especially in the morning and evening.We all agree that square dancing is a good way to keep healthy, 2._(especial) for the old. 3._ , it is money-saving. But it also causes noise 4._. Many people