补全短文-四川省2020届九年级中考总复习英语专题练习

1、2020年四川省中考专题总复习一补全短文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。APeople 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 their Hilton or Sheraton

2、 Hotels everywhere. They all have theirMcDonald s, 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 foreign travel more popula

3、r 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, not what they are like t

4、oday. Tourists visit different kinds of museumsin foreign countries so that they can learn their history and culture.Every country also has its own beautiful places for tourists to visit.34 It is not just its old buildings, its works of art or beautiful places, but also the people who live in it. Th

5、is 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._5It s a nation s history and culture that are attaactions.The friendly people make visitors feel welcome.Fina

6、lly, another attraction is its food.At present, however, one large city is similar to another.Their own special scenery would certainly attract tourists from other countries.The culture of a country means a lot.People learn about foreign countries by surfing the Internet.BThe Inside of the WorldWhen

7、 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 replied.(6). So I asked again, Well, whats under that? Oh, n

8、othing-I dont know-why are you always asking so many questions? she askedI 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), down, down, down, till I came through on the other side, and

9、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 back yard? (10)He didnt laugh when I told him, but he asked me if I kn

10、ew how far I would have to dig.I hadnt dug through the world, but I did know how far it was.I knew my secret was outI wasnt satisfied with her answerAnd I just wanted to know what it wasSo I made up my mind I would dig down through the worldI wanted to keep it a secret until I had dug all the way th

11、roughAs a result, I became closer and closer to the inside of the worldCWhere you sit and how you fitFor more than seventy years, researchers and teachers have studiedthe link between the place where students choose to sit in class and what they are like as people and learners. Where do you usually

12、decide to sit? Have you ever really thought about the reasons for your decision?But is this really true? Well, some researchers say it is not. In fact, shy students often choose the back row because it is far away from the teacher and they dont want to answer questions. At the back, students probabl

13、y 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 and exams. For students with poor eyesight or hearing, a seat at the back of the classroom is not a good c

14、hoice.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 sits here. On the sides of the classroom you will generally find modest and thoughtful people. These people usu

15、ally get good grades in school and are interested in learning.Then the statistics （统计数据）say you probably like your teacher. You probably also have a good relationship with your classmates. Caring, outgoing, and cheerful people usually sit in the middle. They are normally serious about learning and f

16、eel disappointed with low grades on tests and exams.Students who sit here usually want to discuss things with the teacher and are often very interested in the subject. They want to be in the best place to see and hear everything the teacher does and says. The only problem with sitting here is that i

17、t 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.You probably sit right at the front of the class if you onging for kHoweeldge.Research suggests that the seat you choose in the class

18、room says a lot about you and your personality.Do you sit in the middle of the classroom?This means its a good idea to sit in a different place every day.People often think that students who sit at the back are lazy.Students who sit at the side of the classroom are normally interested in class.DExpe

19、rts 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 bodies work well. They reduce碱少）the risk of getting ill. There are a lot of vegetables and fruit to choose from and they taste delicious,16

20、It s easy to buy our food from the local supermarket, so why do we go the trouble of growing our own? Here are several good reasons:17 You can pick and eat 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

21、you can buy in the supermarket.You may want to cut down on your “foodmiles ”- the distance that a product has travelled before it reaches your kitchen. Many food packages are flown halfway across the earth.18Homegrown food is likely to be healthier. Food producers often use fertilizers 讹月巴）and pesti

22、cides 依药）which can end up in your food. If you grow your own, things are different.You might also choose to grow some traditional vegetables and fruit. These oftenhave more of the vitamins, mineral 矿物质）and protein（5 白质）that keep you healthy.And you can grow your own even if you only have a small bac

23、kyard or abalcony （阳台）.Some food can grow well in pots, including lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes and carrots. You can recycle plastic bottles and cups to grow something. Just make sure there are holes for drainage 俳水）and a small plate under them to catch drops of water.Happy gardening!Best of all you c

24、an grow your own.But where grow your own is a problem.Thats not so good for you, or for the planet.Food that you grow yourself is always fresh.If you have a large garden, growing your own is easy.You can control what goes on and into the food you eat.EStanford is a world famous university on the wes

25、t coast of the US. 21 , because the poor boy died of a strange disease.Tourists are often surprised at the beauty of Stanford. Among the green trees, buildings withyellow walls and red tops make up a beautiful picture. 22. Thats because they were thefavorites of Mrs. Stanford. It stands at the cente

26、r. It was built by Mrs. Stanford to remember her husbandwho devoted himself to the university. There, students and teacherscan communicate with God, and they can also hold great activities, such as concerts and celebrations. It is the landmark of the university. A man named Hoover had done a lot for

27、the university. The things he once used can be seen on the first floor. On the top of the tower, 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 unive

28、rsity abroad, maybe itis your best choice.And computer science has been the first for many yearsThe tallest building in Stanford is Hoover TowerMany tourists wonder why yellow and red were chosenThe Big Church is the most important building in StanfordIt was built by Stanford and his wife in memory

29、of their only sonFTaking a nap（d、睡）every single day may be the least favorite 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.26People who take naps are seen as lazy. You can even be kicked off your jobif you fall asl

30、eep at work. This kind of thinking dates back to the founders of the US, Puhtansq青教徒）.28Some people even bring their pillows（枕头）to work for nap time. Peoplehave a much more relaxing attitude towards taking naps than in the US.But on the other hand, having a short rest can help you work better. A goo

31、drest can improve your mood as well. So why not take a nap during lunch break and make the rest of the day more enjoyable?On the one hand, it is true that you spend less time working if you take a nap.But attitude towards naps are quite different between the US and China.But in China, taking a nap i

32、s just a normal part of the day.They are known for working hard.In the US, a nap in the middle of the day is looked down upon.GDrones 比人机）can do a lot of things for us, taking photos, delivering （ 递送）things from packages 包裹）to pizzas to beer and following wild animals. 31Can you believe it? 32 US co

33、mpany IBM has made this kind of drone. It can deliver coffee to sleepy people. The drone can know when to bring a cup of coffee by studying a person s personal information. There is a special device 伐备）under the drone. It helps the drone to give coffee. The drone can also learn about someone s coffe

34、e-drinking habits and tell when someone need next cup of coffee.34 One company in Africa use drones to deliver medicine and blood fast and save many people s livese drones are able to fly at speeds of up to 60 mph and when they are within a minute of the destination（目 的地 ）,the doctors receive a text

35、 and wait nearby. The drone drops off the package and then returns to its home.A 92-year-old hunter in Virginia was lost and had to spend a night in the woods. The police searched for him all night but failed to find him. 35 Also, drones helped firefighters know about the fire in wildfire fight.A.Th

36、en, the drone will fly to the person.B.But they have other uses now.C.Luckily the drone tracked （ 追踪）him down in 20 minutes.D.Drones can serve people coffee.E.Drones can also save lives.We ve heard about several“ poor studentsyear.tBuipQiistgtao, a student fromYunnan, working with his parents on a b

37、uilding site when he got an admission letter供 取通 知书）from Peking University. 36.She is a student form Hebei. She was doing her part-time job in a different city when her family got her admission letter from Peking University.37.For example, they are all strong and optimistic 依观 的）.Li Enhui said in an

38、 interview, “Asong as we are alive, there are no problems that cannot be solved, and many people don thave my experiences.38. Such an idea makes many adults feel embarrassed. He refused to accept donation money and decided to make money by himself. This is also the common thing that “ poostudents ha

39、ve.Whatever kind of values you hold, such personalities（品格）are necessary for growth. 39.difficulties. In fact, living in poor families doesnsuch goo d p psoniseties, and livingNot everything goes well all the time. Only being strong and optimistic, can one go through in happinessdoesn promise optimi

40、stic attitudes密度）.We like such poor students because they are strong and optimistic. For them, few can choose their lifestyles40.That s why they are highly praised. Every one of us should learn from them.A.Life is full of ups and downs.B.A girl named Wang Xinyi is another example.C. “Poor students a

41、re usually hworking and caring.D.And these experiences make me grow and become better.E.Born in poor families, these students have a lot in common.F.However, all of them can choose their attitudes towards life.IGlobal warming is a big problem that we have to stop. One of the best things we do is to

42、plant more trees. Trees can take in COin the air and stop global warming.41A team of scientists at Boston University has been working with NASA to study Earthgreen vegetation 侬被).They used a special NASA camera and found that global leaf area had increased by 5 percent since the early 2000s. 42 That

43、 s about c-qearter of the size of the entire Amazon rainforest.The growth mainly came from China forest protection programs, NASA said. For example, since 1962, China has been planting trees in Saihanba, Hebei Province. It was once a desert. 4344 Ant Forest, a feature in Ali-pay app, gives users poi

44、nts for doing eco-friendlythings such as walking and going paperless in the office. Users can then use these points to water and grow their own virtual (虚拟的)trees. When the virtual trees are big enough, AntForest will plant real trees somewhere in the world.45More than 55 million trees have been pla

45、nted in this way.The Chinese public has also joined in these activities recently.And China was responsible for 25% of that gain, according to the study.However, people there can produce vegetables without any difficulty now.But now, China has turned the area into the coun try s largest mamade forest.orld.According to a news report, China is doing a great job of“greening ” the wWhen will Restall was in fifth grade, he received bus safety training at school. Local bus drivers taught students about how to use the buses two-way ra