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2017年浙江金华中考英语真题试卷(含听力材料无音频)
English is the first language of several countries. However, it has many differences. British, American, and South African English are all spoken differently. In many English language courses, the British and American differences are taught. One is not more correct than the other, but there are important differences between the two.
Probably the biggest difference between American and British English is the vocabulary. Different words and expressions are used to talk about the same thing. For example, in the United States, people throw their garbage into the trash can. In England, people throw their rubbish into the dustbin. In Britain, people take a lift to the fifth floor. In America, people take an elevator.
American and British grammar can be also different. For example, speakers of British English will ask "What did you do at the weekend?", but Americans usually say "on the weekend." In the United States people usually say "I've gotten a new car.", but in the UK they will say "I've just got a new car."
The pronunciation in American and British English is also different, even when the spelling is the same. The word "tomato"—pronounced "to-mah-to" in British English—is a classic example of this.
Vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation are three ways English is different in different parts of the world. Learning all these is not easy, so English learners should just know that they are always there.
Differences | ||
Br E | Am E | |
Vocabulary | ●Throw the rubbish into the dustbin ●Take a ( 2 ) to the fifth floor | ●Throw the garbage into the ( 1 ) ●Take the elevator |
Grammar | ●At the weekend ●I've just ( 4 ) a new car. | ● ( 3 ) the weekend ●I've gotten a new car. |
( 5 ) | Tomato—pronounced “to-mah-to” |
( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
Casey was painting the sets (粉刷布景) for the school play (戏剧). When she worked, the actors practiced on stage (舞台). A girl named Amelia played an important role in it. Now she was singing.
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Casey's friend Kareem helped her paint. "You should try out for the next play," he said. "You're good."
Casey said, " {#blank#}2{#/blank#}"
The next day, Casey and Kareem finished painting the last part of the sets. They were cleaning up their brushes and paints.
"It's too bad!" Ms. Brown came in and said. " {#blank#}3{#/blank#}She can't be in the play. What will we do?"
Kareem and Casey heard this. "You know all the words to the songs. You can take over Amelia's part!" said Kareem
"No, I can't," said Casey.
"Sure you can. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} You must do it!" said Kareem.
Casey really wanted to act on stage. She thought, " {#blank#}5{#/blank#}" Then she took a deep breath (深呼吸) and walked to Ms. Brown, "I know what we can do!"
A. You are good enough! B. Maybe I could give it a try. C. Casey quietly sang along as she painted. D. Amelia broke her leg in P.E. class today. E. You're saying that just because you're my friend. |
Xitang is an ancient water town in Jiashan Country, Zhejiang Province. It is close to Shanghai. Since some scenes of the movie Mission: Impossible Ⅲ were filmed there, it has become very popular, both at home and abroad. More and more tourists from Western countries add this town to their "must — see" lists(列表)when they are traveling in Shanghai and Hangzhou.
Xitang is a quiet town. You will feel very relaxed in this water town, and be surprised by its beauty. Along the river, over 10,000 people live in the old buildings built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, Most of them run gift shops and provide service for tourists here.
Somethings special inⅪtang
Ancient Lanes(小巷)
There are 122 lanes ill Xitang. long and short, wide and narrow(狭窄的). No matter from which point you start, you can find and other place in the town. It's amazing, isn't it?
Button(纽扣)Museum
Xitang mikes all kinds of buttons. Button Museum is on the west street in xitang and it has a collection of over 1,000 buttons through the ages.
Xiyuan Garden
Xitang Garden is similar to other classic gardens in the south of China. It has trees, flowers, towers, bridges, lakes and waterfalls.
Xitang: an ancient water town |
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Where |
It's in Jiashan Country, Zhejiang Province. It isn't{#blank#}1{#/blank#}from Shanghai. |
Why it becomes popular |
Some scenes of the movie Mission: lmpossible Ⅲ were filmed here. A lot of{#blank#}2{#/blank#}people come to visit it. |
People |
It has a{#blank#}3{#/blank#}0f over 10,000. |
Special places |
Ancient Lanes: Xitang has 122 lanes. Button Museum: It{#blank#}4{#/blank#}0ver 1,000 buttons. Xiyuan Garden: flowers, trees, bridges,{#blank#}5{#/blank#},lakes and waterfalls. |
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