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广东省广州市2018年中考英语试卷
Most of us think the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.In fact, an Italian named Antonio Meucci was officially recognised(认定)as the inventor a few years ago. Who is Meucci and why wasn't he known for his invention at the time?
Antonio Meucci was born in Italy in 1808. He studied engineering and drawing. During his studies, Meucci started to experiment with electricity. When two places were connected with wire, people in those places could hear each other talk.
In 1850, Meucci and his wife. Ester, moved to New York. Meucci was worried about his wife, because she had become very ill. To solve this problem, he connected metal cables between his home and his workshop. This way, they could talk to each other conveniently.
Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in amazement as the voice of a singer was heard through the wires.
Even worse, Meucci never applied for a patent (专利) on his invention. Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell was working on the same idea and in 1876 the patent for the telephone was given to him.
In 2002, more than a century after Meucci's death, his work was finally recognised by the government.
A. He discovered that sound could travel through metal cables. B. However, he wasn't the first person to think of the idea. C. Unfortunately, only a few people attended this talk. D. He will now be known all over the world as the telephone's inventor. E. He needed to keep in touch with her at all times. |
If you think you're too shy and want to be a little braver, try the following. You can make it.
There's no need to hide it. When they get to know you're a shy kid, they'll understand you better. This also helps you feel easier in talks.
When you smile, people think you're friendly and easy to talk with. Remember that other people have feelings, too, and ①most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.
Take one small step at a time. If you find it hard to start talks, say something nice about people around you. Doesn't it make you want to keep talking to that person?
Turn your attention elsewhere. ②Don't waste(浪费) time worrying about your looks or whether people like you or not Don't lose heart Each time after you say “hi” or smile at someone for the first time, say “I did it!” to yourself.
Keep trying and one day you'll never be shy when you talk to others.
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A. Try to smile more. B. Tell people you're shy. C. Or it could be something bigger, like buying yourself an ice cream. D. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. E. Think more about ways to enjoy the party or the game. |
A. There is a beautiful woman. She is teaching some girls to dance in a dance club. B. A boy is in the living room now! He is watching the TV show I Am A Singer IV. C. A man is having a math class. The students are listening to him carefully. D. Today is Sunday. A girl is listening to Little Apple in her room. The music makes her very happy. E. Look! A girl is running with her friend there. F. It is eight o'clock now. Look! A boy is studying in the classroom. G. Many people are in the zoo now. What is that girl doing? Oh, she is taking photos of the pandas. |
Minions(小黄人) are some small robots in a movie. They are yellow, and they always wear blue trousers. Some have one eye and some have two eyes. Their arms and legs are short, so they look very funny. Bananas are their f 6 food. Minions are small, but they are very smart. ⑵Minions work hard and they have different jobs. Some work as policemen. Some work as tennis players and some work as teachers. Many people like these cute yellow robots. Let's meet three of them.
| Dave has two eyes.He is tall and he is a little thin.His hair is short and straight.He likes working,he doesn't like sleeping. |
| Stuart has one eye.He is of medium height.His hair is also short and straight.He likes playing. |
| Jorge has two eyes.His hair is short and always stands up.He isn't very tall-just 96 cm. ⑶他有点儿胖，因为他不喜欢做运动。 |
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If you're away from home, feeling a bit blue or searching for some comfort, the Danes have a solution. It's called “hygge”. Coming from Danish culture, but popularized by the British in 2016, hygge is much more than just a word, it's becoming a feeling around the world.
The hygge refers to the sense of happiness you get when your family is gathered together at new year or Christmas. It is all about the pleasant feelings of home: the smell of your mother's cooking, your partner's arm around your shoulder and so on.
Hygge is an antidote(良药) to stress. You know when you've got it, a gentle warmth starts spreading through your body. Another important part of hygge is that it has nothing to do with modern technology. It's a period time to relax your tired mind and eyes. So, put down that smartphone and turn off the computer.
You should also know that hygge is not about healthy eating or more exercise. In fact, it's just the opposite. You're supposed to be lost in what you like: enjoy sweet snacks and calorie-laden cakes freely.
Let yourself be carried on a wave of nostalgia(怀旧) back to your birthplace, and remember the childhood songs of your distant youth with a smile. If it helps, wrap yourself in a warm blanket and sleep with one of your favorite books (not a pill or e-reader).
If Denmark seems too far, then think of old Beijing with its hutong and courtyard houses. Picture yourself sit around a traditional stove with your loved ones, eating dumplings and chatting about the old days. Let yourself drift back in time to a period where everything is relaxing, and there is no need to reply to any e-mails or text messages. They did not exist(存在) back then.
Now you've really understood hygge without even having to set foot in Copenhagen.
An Antidote to {#blank#}1{#/blank#}－Hygge | |
Origin (起源) | ♦Hygge came from Danish culture. ♦It was {#blank#}2{#/blank#}with the British in 2016. |
What hygge is | ♦You will feel pleased{#blank#}3{#/blank#} your family members around. ♦You don't{#blank#}4{#/blank#} to use modern technology like a cellphone or computer. ♦You can eat whatever you like without{#blank#}5{#/blank#} about daily exercise. |
What people can do{#blank#}6{#/blank#} feeling stressed | ♦You can remind {#blank#}7{#/blank#} of the sweet memories of childhood and relax yourself by reading books that you like {#blank#}8{#/blank#} . ♦If Denmark seems too far, let yourself think of old things and chat about the old days when {#blank#}9{#/blank#} or text messages didn't exist. |
It's not {#blank#}10{#/blank#} for you to go to Copenhagen as you have known hygge well. | |
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People may have different dreams as they grow older. What do you want to be when you grow up? Everyone needs to answer this question.
When I was a little girl, my parents always asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I used to tell them a general, doctor or guard. But now I am a 18-year-old boy, and I really know what I want to be. I want to be a fashion designer.
What made me want to be a fashion designer? It was the fashion shows on TV because they are fascinating. The tall, thin models wear beautiful clothes and walk beautifully on the stage. So I decided to be a designer and design beautiful clothes for people and make them look even better.
Fashion magazines are my favorite books. They are quite expensive, but my parents say they will pay for them if I am really interested in reading them. They want me to learn as much as possible.
For me, I will try my best to make my dream come true. I believe that one day my parents will take pride in what I can do.
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The writer's dream now | {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. |
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The program that made the writer wanted to be a fashion designer | {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. |
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