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贵州省遵义市2019年中考英语试卷

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English is becoming more and more popular in China. It can be used in every field, such as on some signs and restaurant menus. But there are some problems when people use it. Perhaps you've seen the English letters "WC" in your city. They show public toilets. But do you know it is far from native(地道的) English？In fact, foreigners from English﹣speaking countries seldom use the letters.

Workers in our city are changing "WC" signs all over the city. The government is spending much money changing all the bad English on signs and restaurant menus. Many other places in China are following our steps.

"WC, or water closet, is old﹣fashioned English. It sounds dirty to me. "says Nancy, a young woman from the US. The old sign will become "Gents/Men" and "Ladies/Women". "I see much poor English in everyday life, and not only on signs, "she says, "I know what they mean, but they are Chinglish, not real English. For example, when someone says to me "My hometown is Guizhou Province", I know he or she should say "My hometown is in Guizhou Province". Hometown is a smaller place in a province. The common mistakes that Nancy picked up include "Not Entry", which should be "No Entry", "Direction of Airport" should be changed to "To the Airport". And it is "Room Rate", not "Room Price". And remember to "Keep off the Grass" rather than "Care of the Green".

The next time you walk on the street or eat in the restaurant, you can go and see if the expressions are right.

（1）、Who seldom uses letters of "WC" according to the passage？

A、Chinese students. B、Foreigners from other countries. C、Teachers in China. D、English﹣speaking foreigners.

（2）、What's the attitude（态度）of the government towards the bad English on signs？

A、It's native. B、It should be changed. C、It doesn't matter. D、It can be used on signs.

（3）、When Nancy sees much poor English in everyday life, .

A、she thinks it should be corrected B、she thinks it is dirty C、she thinks it is proper D、she likes to use it

（4）、Which of the following signs is Right？

A、Not Entry B、 Room Price C、To the Airport D、Care of the Green

（5）、What is the main idea of the passage？

A、Chinglish on menus. B、Money spent on Chinglish. C、Usages of native English. D、Letters of "WC".

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Train-spotting
Many people around the world have seen Danny Boyle's movie Train spotting starring Ewan McGregor, but how many of us really know what train-spotting is all about? Now this is not considered cool in town and the word “train-spotter” in Britain is related to “geek” or “nerd” (someone who seems very ridiculous). But is this reputation really deserved?
First of all, let's see what train-spotting is. It is said that there are some 100,000 train spotters in the UK. Exactly as the title suggests, they spot trains, that is, they stand in train stations, look at the number of each train that leaves and arrives and write it down. The eventual aim is to have seen every train in the country.
Being crazy about railways and trains is not modern and it dates back to 1804. As the number of trains grew and they got faster and faster, so did the interest in them grow? Is this any stranger than people who love cars?
So, what do you need to be a train-spotter? Well, all you really need is a pen or pencil and a notebook to write down the train numbers. Other equipment(装备) includes hot tea in a thermos, a camera and some sandwiches for those long afternoons spent on train platforms when you don't want to risk the delights of railway station food.
It's interesting to note that despite the “bad name” of train-spotting, there have been famous railway lovers in history, such as Alfred Hitchcock, who filmed them regularly, especially The 39 Steps. There is evidence, too, that being a train-spotter is not necessarily a strange phenomenon（现象）in Britain.
One glance at the US train stations should be enough to convince you that train-spotters there are alive and well. In America, they try to call rail lovers “train-fans” and talk of “train-fanning”. Don't let this fool you—these people are train spotters and there are a lot of them. Each month, two million pages are visited on the website TrainWeb.org.

Could you be a genius like Einstein? A genius needs to learn and think. Reading is a good idea, but it is not enough. Einstein's advice is to use your brain more. Here are some tips:
l Ask. When you look at new things, ask why they are new or different. Ask more questions. Ask yourself and others. Keep thinking until you find the answers.
l Draw. Einstein thought in pictures. Sometimes, it helps to draw problems and ideas.
l Read. Try to read new things. Read books from different parts of the library. After you read, think about the ideas you have learned. Are they different from what you thought?
l Relax. Many ideas come when you are relaxed. Take some time to relax yourself in the ways like taking a walk in a park, going to a concert or a museum.
l Write. Keep a diary. Write down your questions and ideas. Write down new ideas after you read.
l Share. Einstein used to talk to his friends and explain his ideas. Sometimes, a friend can help you find the answer to a problem.
l Be brave. Do not let other people say your ideas are silly. Explain yourself. Let other people explain why they think you are wrong. Then decide.

In the United States, every year, Thanks-giving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November. Because Canada is on the north of the United States, and is colder, the harvest comes earlier(更早) in the year. In Canada, people have Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday in October.
The harvest brings a lot of food to the people. On Thanksgiving Day people in Canada and America like to have a big meal with their friends and family just like Chinese people do at Mid-autumn festival. Many Canadians and Americans put flowers, vegetables and fruits around their homes to say “Thank you” for the harvest. At a Thanksgiving Day dinner, many Canadians and Americans will eat turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie. These are food like the food of many years ago. They are saying “Thank you” for the harvest that comes every year.

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Come to Austria!

Soll is a village in the mountains in western Austria.The Post Hotel, opened by a local family, is clean and not expensive.From the hotel you can see the whole village, the forests and the mountains.The temperature in summer is usually between 20℃ and 25℃ in the daytime, but much cooler at night.

Enjoy Thailand!

When you visit Bangkok(曼谷) in Thailand, do not miss the early morning riverboat trip to the Floating(漂浮的) Market just outside the city.There you will find many kinds of fruits and vegetables.And you can pay for them when you sit in your boat.Don't forget your hat and sunglasses: the sun can be strong and it may be as hot as 40℃ at noon!

Visit Hawaii!

Maybe the most beautiful place in Hawaii is Kauai.You can visit its long, sandy beaches in the south and west of the island, and mountains and forests in the north, but be careful: there are many mosquitoes(蚊子), and don't be surprised if it rains in the center of the island.The daytime temperature there is usually between 24℃ and 26℃ by the sea，and it is only a little cooler in the late evening.

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Almost every child likes sweet things, such as candies, chocolate, ice cream and desserts. But do you know there is a holiday called Sweetest Day in the USA? Does it mean people can eat lots of sweet on that day?

Sweetest Day is a popular holiday for Americans. People celebrate it on the third Saturday in October. On that day, people show their love to the elderly, children, their good friends or anyone else they want to help. Orphans(孤儿) and patients can also enjoy people's greetings. In fact, anyone may get a gift on that day. It's just a day that offers people a chance to show their love and care to others.

How did the holiday originate? Here is a story. In 1922, a very kind man in Cleverland, a city in Ohio of America, thought that many poor people in the city needed care from others. He wanted them to be happy and he hoped they would find people always remembered them and cared about them. So he gave them boxes of sweets or small gifts to show his love. He also asked his friends and neighbors to help him do these things. Many people thought it was a great idea. After that, more and more people in Cleverland began to do things like him every year. Gradually(逐渐地) it became a popular holiday for lots of Americans.

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Most people in America like having the surprise party. It is very popular. They think it is very exciting to have surprise parties for their friends or family members. They often plan a surprise party for a special event like someone's birthday. If you want to know what a surprise party is like, please look at the following example.

One Saturday night, Sam's wife asked him to go to the kitchen and bring her a glass of water. Sam walked to the kitchen. When he opened the door, he saw a "bear(熊)"standing in front of him! Sam was very scared and wanted to run away at once. Just then the "bear" took off his costume (服装). It was Sam's friend John! When he turned back, he saw some other people standing behind him. All of them said "Surprise! Happy birthday!" to him.

In fact, we can have many kinds of surprise parties. A successful surprise party always makes people feel surprised and excited. Would you like to plan a party like this for your friends or family members?

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