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四川省自贡市2019年中考英语试卷（含听力音频）
Taking a nap(小睡) 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.
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 US, Puritans(清教徒).
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.
But on the other hand, having a short rest can help you work better. A good rest can improve your mood as well. So why not take a 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 upon. |
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When you look at the different kinds of colorful magazines in the shops (and online) today, it's easy to think that they are a modern idea. However, magazines have been around since the 18th century and they have been an important part of people's daily lives for hundreds of years.
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One of the earliest magazines was The Gentleman's Magazine which was started in London in 1731 by a man called Edward Cave. He was the first person to use the word "magazine" about a regular publication. The word comes from the Arabic makhzan or storehouse. His idea was that his magazine was a storehouse, or place that you could keep information about many different things.
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Magazines became more popular in the 19th century. They gave people tips to help them with their daily lives, and they often had serialized(系列的) stories which gave the readers a new episode every week. Each part finished at a very exciting point in the story. Famous writers such as Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created serialized novels for magazines.
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One very important serialized novel was Hard Times by Dickens. It came out in 20 weekly parts between 1 April and 12 August 1854 in the magazine Household Words. This magazine was very good value and it was a cheap way for readers to buy a version of a novel.
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Soap operas on TV today are often similar to the serialized novels. These old stories have often been made into modern films or TV series and they are still popular with modern audiences because they are so exciting.
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A. Weekly stories by important writers. B. Magazines are not a new thing. C. The earliest magazine for women. D. Why these magazines are still popular today? E. How people could read expensive novels? F. An early example of a magazine. |
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Sometimes I get angry easily and shout at my friends. That makes them think I'm not being friendly to them. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}In my teachers' eyes, I am a good student. Both my classmates and my parents also think so. No one knows what my problem is. I often feel worried about my school work. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}My parents never allow me to play computer games at all. They want me to study all day and do well in my exams. I feel unhappy. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}I want to join in some after-school activities, but my parents think they are too dangerous and don't allow me to go out alone. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}My mother gets me to take piano lessons. She makes it a rule that I must practice two hours a day. I really try my best, but I just can't play well. | A. Let your parents know you will not be alone. Also, you can ask a teacher to talk to your parents about the after-school activities. B. Don't worry. You can still have some indoor sports. They are also fun. C. Don't worry, even great piano players have to practice. Hard work and a lot of practice are the only ways to become a good piano player. D. When you feel angry you should stop talking and count to ten or walk away until you keep quiet. E. Tell your friends how you are feeling. You are in a new class, so you still need their friendship. Also, you can make new friends. F. Don't worry. Everybody worries about their school work, even those students like you who study well. Find a hobby or a sport to help you relax for a while. G. Tell your parents that many kids play computer games and do well at school, too. Ask them to let you play computer games for a short time on weekends. H. If you feel unhappy, go to talk to others or have a good sleep. |
Tony is a new member (成员) of the Reading Club. He makes some new friends in the club.
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Nancy is a smart girl. She likes reading science fiction (科幻小说) very much. Nancy is also a member of the Swimming Club at school. Alice is 11 years old. She is a beautiful girl. She likes dancing and she can dance very well. She also likes reading. When she reads books, she always listens to music. Robert is a Chinese boy. The 12-year-old boy is very friendly. In his free time, Robert enjoys reading, playing football and riding a bike. He wants to be a P.E. teacher in the future(将来). |
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