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湖北省黄冈市十校联考2020届九年级下学期英语疫情期期中检测(中考模拟)试卷
A sea of green gardens surrounds Windsor Castle (温莎城堡) in the English countryside. It looks out onto the River Thames and sits next to a hunting ground. It was built just outside of London to protect the capital from enemies on the west side.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied (在使用的) castle in the world. It was built just after 1066. The castle has a long, rich and troubled history. If the castle walls could talk, they'd have many stories to tell.
Kings were born and died here. It's been used as a home for kings and queens for centuries. However, it was also used as a prison during the English Civil War (1642-1651). King Charles I was even a prisoner there. During World War II, the royal family secretly slept at Windsor Castle because it was safer than London's urban areas. All of the windows were blacked out.
Today, Windsor Castle is the private home of Queen Elizabeth II. When she is not meeting guests at Buckingham Palace, she stays at Windsor Castle. But that's not all. Windsor Castle is open to the public. It is now one of England's most popular attractions. Visitors can look at some of the world's finest works of art, including the paintings of Rembrandt (伦勃朗), as well as enjoy its well-kept gardens. What better way to learn about England than to enjoy some of the country's finest scenery?
Courage is often thought to be one of the important spirits everyone needs. Then what is courage? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential(潜力). Kids build courage as they are growing up.
Many people talk about connections between courage and fear. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} If there is no fear, there is no need for courage. That is to say, courage is the ability to do what makes you feel afraid. Courage doesn't only mean great actions such as saving one's life or taking a big risk. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} For example, we show courage when we raise our hand to answer a hard question during class or try a new sport.
Courage is in everyday choices we make. Can you be kind to the new kid in class? {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Or can you stand up for someone in need? Often, these things don't come with praise, but they need courage.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} When we become brave enough to face failure, we'll be more willing to try new things and try again after we fail. Courage doesn't always shout. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, "I'll try again tomorrow."
A. You should learn to speak in public. B. It is the ability to do something difficult. C. Courage always stands side by side with fear. D. Can you listen to the new person in your group? E. Learning to fail is another important part of courage. F. Courage also means the smaller actions of our everyday lives. |
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