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广东省深圳市2018年英语中考模拟试题（二）（音频暂未更新）
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. His father was an important man in the town, so Shakespeare had a good childhood. Shakespeare probably went to school but not university. He got married to Anne Hathaway when he was 18 and the couple had 3 children.
Shakespeare wrote 39 plays and 154 sonnets (a kind of poem). He began working in his hometown of Stratford, but by 1592, he began writing in London. He became rich enough to buy a house in the capital and another in Stratford. He wrote sad stories called tragedies, like Romeo and Juliet, funny stories or comedies, romantic stories and stories about history, such as Julius Caesar.
Shakespeare died in 1616, about 400 years ago. But why are his works still popular today?
His works looked at common human themes, such as murder, lust, power, ambition and love. Even until now, these memes are still part of human nature. We can also see the themes in modem soap operas and Hollywood films. Even though his theatre, The Globe, burnt down in 1613, it was rebuilt in London in 1997 and you can still see his plays performed there today.
Shakespeare's influence on me English language can still be felt today. We talk about "fair play", meaning honest behaviour, but this phrase was first used by Shakespeare. And it was Shakespeare that came up with the expression of "disappear into thin air". And we still use it today when we lose something. Besides, Shakespeare's works have been translated into many languages in the world. And perhaps we'll still be as fascinated by his works 400 years from now as we've been for almost the last 400 years.
a. He was rich enough to buy two houses.
b. He went to school.
c. He began working in his hometown of Stratford.
d. He got married.
e. He started to write in London.
There is a saying in China that goes, "Women hold up half the sky." Now, let's look at some famous women who have a big influence in China.
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China's Women's Volleyball Team Profession: Sportswomen Key word: Persistent Achievement: After a 12-year wait, China's Women's Volleyball Team won the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The team are now. regarded as national heroines, proudly carrying the flag of China's Olympic glory(荣耀) that first flew 30 years ago. |
| Dong Qing Profession: TV hostess Key word: Intelligent Achievement: As a well- known Chinese television hostess, she is the face of two cultural shows Chinese Poetry Conference(会议) and Readers. The shows are redefining(重新定义) audiences' opinions on traditional culture and seeking the beauty of life. |
| Dong Mingzhu Profession: Businesswoman Key word: Thoughtful Achievement: Dong Mingzhu has changed GREE from a small factory into the world's largest maker of air conditioners based on sales. Dong has won the award "Top 10 Economic Figures in China". |
| Wu Yishu Profession: Student ‘Key word: Wise Achievement: Wu Yishu, a senior high school student from Shanghai, is the champion of Chinese Poetry Conference. Her rich knowledge of classical poetry impressed everyone and she has become famous online." |
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