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广东省广州市2020年中考英语试卷
How would you like to build a time machine? Paper, sticks, glue and string are all you need. Put them together to build a kite. A kite connects you to the past.
No one knows who flew the first kite. It was probably someone in China or perhaps Indonesia. Indonesia. Indonesian fishermen hung fishhooks on kites and sent them out to sea to catch fish. Starting 2,000years ago, Chinese farmers flew kites to welcome the New Year and bring good luck to Earth.
In China, people also used kites during wartime. One Chinese story tells how soldiers put noise makers on kites and flew them at night over the enemy camp. The enemies were frightened by the noise and ran away.
About 1,300 years ago, Chinese travelers took kites to Japan. Soon kites filled the skies there. Kites reached Thailand about 700 years ago. During floods, Thai farmers flew kites over their fields. They hoped the kites would drive away the clouds and stop the rain. Over time, kites flew their way out of Asia. Today, kites are a passion all over the world. Kite fens meet at festivals in many parts of the world and have great fun.
Over the years, Kites have also helped people understand the natural world. In 1749, for example, thermometers were tied to kites to measure temperatures. In 1906, cameras hanging from kites took pictures of San Francisco, California after an earthquake. The photos helped people plan what to do.
Kites also helped inventors find out how to make airplanes. The Wright brothers studied how kites flew, which helped them make the first successful airplane.
Since the ancient Chinese first set their kites into the air, people have loved flying kites. Kites give us ways to celebrate, relax and explore. So go fly a kite! Enjoy the feeling of wonder that kite flyers have felt for centuries.
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. As teenagers, you have many dreams. The dreams can be very big, such as winning the Nobel Prize. Or they can be very small, and you may just want to become one of the best students in your class. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Follow Your Heart by the Australian writer Andrew Matthews tells us that making our dreams real is life's biggest challenge. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. You may think you're not good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible for you to become a writer. These kinds of ideas stop you from getting your dream. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. Don't let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself what you want. Do this step by step and your dream will come true. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. You must never give up your dream. There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself. | A. What should you always tell yourself? B. What can dreams be? C. What does the writer tell us about dreams? D. What is the biggest challenge? E. What can stop you? F. When can you achieve your dream? |
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when you visit the Comrie Dog Park, we want it to be an enjoyable experience for you and your pets. So we have a set of rules for all visitors. ★Do not let your dog di g on the ground. ★No climbing on the fence( 围栏 ). ★Do not leave your dog alone at any time. ★Dogs are only allowed in the area that has been booked( 预定 ) for them. ★Owners must pick up dog waste and put it in the bin( 垃圾桶 ) provided on the way out. It's necessary to book early, arrive at the set time and follow the rules. If anyone breaks these rules, we will refuse his or her entry to our park. Remeber to bring your dog's favorite toys and waste bags!
Summer hours: 7 am-7 pm( Moh. - Sun. ) Winter hours: 8 am-5 pm( Mon. - Sun. )
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Here are the posts in a chat(聊天) room on the Internet. In this chat room, parents are talking about some of the problems they have with their children.
Marisa | Is it ever OK to lie to a child? My 10- year- old son plays soccer. He's not very good at it, but he loves it. Yesterday he played very badly but happily. When he finished the game, he asked," Did I play well?"I said," * Yes! You' re a great soccer player!" Did I do the right thing? |
Bay212 | Yes, you did the right thing. Sometimes you have to tell lies that are not harmful. It's necessary to tell white lies in life. Your purpose was to make him feel good. Now he's ready to play soccer again. |
Bemie | I don't think there is ever a good reason to lie to our children. Parents are children's examples. We should be honest in order to teach honesty to our children. If you keep hiding truth from them, they will not trust you or respect you. Honesty is the first step to build a good relationship between parents and children. |
Missy | You lied to make your son feel better, but you missed a good chance to teach him a life lesson. People should work hard for what they want. Maybe next time you can say, " No! You didn't play well today. Great soccer players practice a lot. Let's go and practice." Tho truth will make him strong and a good soccer player. |
Parviz | Parents should be honest to their children, but they don't have to tell the whole truth. Next time when your son asks, " Did I play well?" you can say, " What do you think?" Then your son can tell you what he thinks. That way, everything you say is true, and you avoid the truth that hurts him. |
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