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广东省广州市2020年中考英语模拟试卷(七)
English playwright Arthur Wing Pinero said,"Where there's tea, there's hope." Similarly, a Chinese saying goesthat "Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are theseven necessities to begin a day."
Tea is, without doubt, welcomed all overthe world. According to Statista, a German website for statistics (数据), global tea production reached about 5.8million tons in 2018. It has become the most consumed beverage (饮品) in the world – after water, of course.
According to the UN, tea is much more thanjust a hot drink. It's a big part of many cultures around the world. Youprobably know that people in China use top-grade tea to show respect whenreceiving important guests. Meanwhile, the British tradition of afternoon teais an important part of that country's identity. Making Malaysia's pulled teahas become a sort of art form, where drinkers take pride in its entertainmentaspects.
Apart from its cultural significance (意义), tea is also a medicine, used from ancienttimes to modern day. "Tea is cold and lowers the fire," Chinese MingDynasty herbalist Li Shizhen once said. The health benefits of tea are stillbeing discovered today: preventing heart disease, obesity and cancer have allbeen linked to drinking green tea, according to the National Center forBiotechnology Information in the US.
Hot or cold, bagged or loose-leaf,teais more than a drink– it's a social custom and also a magic medicine, alink to the past and a way of life.
Money may not buy happiness, but it helps.Many teenagers want to learn how to manage money before going out into the world. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} This idea is raised by Dr Mara Harvey, a money expert. The following are some of her tips.
Learn to make money. Ask parents or neighbours if you can do chores to make pocket money.These could include washing a car or taking the dog for a walk.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} In this way, you can also improve your communication skills, which will help when you have a grown-up job, too.
Help your money grow. Money can't grow if it's sitting inside a piggy bank. Put your money in the bank and you can get interest(利息). {#blank#}3{#/blank#}One day you may feel surprised at how much money you have.
Make a plan. If you have a big event, such as a holiday coming up, it might mean you will need to spend more of your pocket money. Try making a plan for spending and saving. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Then it will help you take control of your money.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Figure out how much you can reasonably spend each month. Spend your money on what you truly need. Then try to cut down on spending. For example, rather than eating out,you can choose to cook at home.
A. Spend your money wisely. B. Be smart with your money. C. Set a goal of saving money. D. Save your money in the long run. E. Agree on the value of different jobs before you start. F. Write down how much money you have and what you are spending on. |
The Wandering EarthⅡ came out on January 22, the first day of the Chinese New Year in 2023. The film tells the story of human beings building planetary machines on the surfaces of the Earth and the moon to push the Earth as the sun rapidly burns out.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} They all believed the film is the top science fiction in Chinese film history.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} In the face of disasters(灾难 ), instead of leaving home planet, Chinese people try to bring the Earth on their travels, for they have a deep love for the country where they have lived for a long time.
What makes the movie unusual is its characters. Unlike the characters who save the world in most Western superhero films, the Wandering Earth Ⅱfocuses on a group of common people from different countries and backgrounds who make sacrifices(牺牲) to protect their home. A total of 300 characters from all countries bravely come together to save the Earth. One is Chinese astronaut Liu Peiqiang. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
The movie also shows the spirit of unity(团结一致) that runs through the blood of Chinese people and can be shared with the rest of the world. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} And it seems truer today as courage and unity can win over difficulties, both in science fiction and in reality.
A. He leaves his family to take part in the planet-saving project. B. It is what brings Chinese people everlasting hope. C. You must have been surprised by the technologies in it. D. Chinese people have a strong sense of home and country. E. The film surprised many people and received high praise. |
Riding bikes is becoming more and more popular all over the world. Many people like riding in their daily lives. The following are some students' ideas about it:
◆ Lily: Having a night bike riding in a big city is really good for us. When we're riding around the city, we open our eyes. Many people travel by bike. They say travelling by bike gives them a chance to see the world differently.
◆ Tom: If you live in a city full of cars, a bike can help to save your time. You don't need to pay different kinds of vehicle taxes (车税). It helps you save money.
◆ Peter: It's good for the environment. You should just start from yourself, do something to reduce air pollution and keep the air clean. Then try to ride a bike to school or to work.
◆ Mark: Now, we are so busy that we often don't have time to exercise. Riding can give us the chance. It is good for our mind and body.
Do you think it's your turn to live a safe, happy and healthy life now?
Some Students'{#blank#}1{#/blank#} About Riding Bikes | |
Lily | It helps us to see the world in a {#blank#}2{#/blank#} way. |
Tom | It saves {#blank#}3{#/blank#} and money for us. |
Peter | It can help us keep the air {#blank#}4{#/blank#} . It is good for the environment. |
Mark | We can get some {#blank#}5{#/blank#} through it. |
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