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江苏省连云港外国语学校2024年中考第二次模拟英语试题
Most people don't have interest in rainforests. Secondly, they seem dark and dangerous. There are snakes and dangerous plants everywhere. However, Jeff Corwin is different from most people. He has been interested in rainforests since he was a child.
Rainforests produce much of the air we breathe every day. Since then, he has had one goal, to tell people the importance of rainforests. Besides, he is most interested in the special animals living there.
Many of the animals there cannot live anywhere else. The rainforests are important to these animals, and these animals are important to the rainforests, too. They are good for the forests, as each one plays a role in keeping the rainforests healthy.
Rainforests are disappearing very quickly. The plants and animals that used to live in these forests either die or must find a new forest as their home. The good news is that there are a lot of people who want to save rainforests. The bad news is that saving rainforests is not going to be easy. It will take the efforts of many people working together.
He has started clubs for young people. The clubs teach ways to help protect rainforests. Jeff believes education is the best way to protect rainforests. When people learn more about rainforests, they will try to help save them.
A. First of all, they seem so far away from us.
B. Jeff learned this fact when he was in primary school.
C. Jeff has joined a club which helps people to protect animals.
D. People are cutting down rainforests for the following reasons.
E. Jeff wants to help people understand the valuable information.
F. Every year a large area of rainforest is cut down and destroyed.
G. Rainforests are home to half of the animal groups in the world.
Get Ready for Junior High
New places, new faces, new things to do and new ways to do them ... Are you ready to start your junior high?
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Before the first day of school, take a practice run(路线演习). How long will it take to go to school? After the run, you will know. You don't want to be late for your first class.
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You will have your new timetable(课程表) on the first school day. You can have a copy(副本) for home. Every night, have a look at the timetable and prepare for the next school day.
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If you don't understand the lessons in one of your classes, ask your teachers for help after the class. They will be happy if you try your best!
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You'll have more classes, more homework, and more subjects. So you should make full use of your time. After you get home from school, do your homework first. And make it a habit(习惯).
Remember that the new place will give you a new start. So don't worry!
A. Ask for help early B. Get your school timetable C. Use your time wisely(明智地) D. Find your way to the new school |
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die enter exhibition among twelve |
Many people are interested in Egypt as it has a long history but it is quite far away. This year, one of the most popular {#blank#}1{#/blank#} is on in Shanghai Museum. It takes you to travel through time and space into the world of Ancient Egypt. The {#blank#}2{#/blank#} to the museum is free, but the show about the Egypt charges about 150yuan. Still it gets so popular that it's hard to book a ticket.
"{#blank#}3{#/blank#} all of the Pharaohs(法老们), Pharaoh Amenemhat III impresses me most. He is the king of the {#blank#}4{#/blank#} dynasty(王朝) and he is successful and hard- working. While he was {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, he still thought about his country and people. Anyway, I get to know the magical land better after seeing the show. It is worth visiting." Said Emma, a college student.
The Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. In the past, people climbed high mountains, drank chrysanthemum(菊花)wine, and wore a plant called zhuyu to celebrate it. Both of the plants are regarded as clean plants that can clean houses and cure disease. |
Diwali(排灯节)is a festival of light in India. It falls in October or November. People will light lamps and candles. Then they put them around the houses and streets. Fireworks are a big part of the festival. There are candies and other snacks. Kids will get presents from their family and friends. |
The Ami is an old tribe in Taiwan. Every autumn, people hold a Harvest Festival to thank the gods for all the good things. It is also the time to pray for good health and harvest in the coming year. Ami people wear their bright traditional clothes. The activities include bike tours, a parade(游行), singing and dancing. |
Lots of tomatoes fly in the air. The street becomes a red sea. People are celebrating the Tomato Festival in Spain. During the festival, the most exciting activity is the tomato fight. The fight goes on for an hour. Every year, lots of people go to Spain for the celebration. |
In Venice, you can find many boats instead of cars there. A boat festival takes place every first Sunday in September to honor a girl who gave up her chance to rule a country but came back to Venice. On that day, hundreds of colorful boats sailed along the Grand Canal(大运河). There was also a boat race to celebrate the festival. |
Qingyuan City is in the northern part of Guangdong province. It has become a city since 1988. It covers 19, 000 square kilometers, making it the largest city in Guangdong. With a population of 4. 3 million, it is home to not only Han people, but also to Yao people and Zhuang people. With its natural beauty and the rich culture, Qingyuan's tourism industry has experienced rapid development. Just as the saying goes, "Green mountains and clear waters are as good as mountains of gold and silver. "Now it has more than 70 tourist attractions, including one national AAAAA scenic spot (景点) and 19 national AAAA scenic spots. In 2002, it was awarded the title of "Excellent Tourist City in China" by the State. It is famous as "Land of Hot Springs" and "the Hometown of Drifting (漂流) " in China now. For example, you can visit Feilaixia Scenic Area, Huangteng Gorge Drifting, Lianzhou Underground River, Shampoola Hot Springs, Baojing Palace and so on. It attracts millions of tourists from home and abroad every year. While tourists are visiting the various scenic spots, they can enjoy the delicious local food, too. Here are some popular local dishes, such as Qingyuan chicken, Wuzong goose, Shantang tofu and so on. Qingyuan is the |
backyard garden of Guangzhou. The best time to visit Qingyuan is during spring and autumn. You can start with delicious food and end with hot springs in the mild and comfortable weather. |
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