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浙江省丽水市青田县第二中学2020年初中毕业生学业模拟英语考试试卷

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    You can buy a box of Crayola crayons in 152 colors today, but way back in 1903, they only came in eight colors. And that box of Crayola crayons was a huge improvement over the first crayons, which only came in black.

    Wax crayons were mostly used for industrial purposes until cousins Edwin Binney and Harold Smith introduced their brightly colored crayons for kids. Edwin's wife made up the name Crayola by putting "craie"(French for chalk)together with" oleaginous" (which means oily). In other words, oily chalk!

    It's hard to understand just how modern crayons are different from those in the past without look at the history of the crayon. In 1864 Edwin's dad, Joseph Binney, started a chemical factory in New York City. It made a black pigment by burning oil. When the two cousins took over the factory in 1885, they started making a number of industrial art products for home and school use, but from 1900 to 1902, they started making pencils and dustless chalk for school blackboards in American classrooms. Soon after that, colored crayons were made. But the crayons they first made were not safe for kids, so they developed crayons that would be safe. The first box they sold-the one with eight colors--cost just five cents.

    To celebrate the hundredth birthday of Crayola crayons in 2003, a special 100-color box was created, adding four new colors to the existing 96-color box. Over the years, as the company grown, it has introduced more than 400 different colors. Today there are over a hundred types of Crayola Crayons. They are available in boxes printed in 11 languages including Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Italian, German, French, Finnish, English, Dutch and Danish. Two billion Crayola Crayons are produced yearly. Also you can find crayons that smell good, crayons that wash out of clothes, and even egg-shaped crayons. Nowadays, plenty of other companies make colored crayons for children, too.

(1)、What color were the first crayons?
A、Black B、Red C、Yellow D、Green
(2)、The first eight-color Crayola crayons started to be sold in the year__________.
A、1864 B、1885 C、1903 D、2003
(3)、Which of the following statements are TRUE about Crayola crayons?
A、The name Crayola was a mixture of two English words. B、The first Crayola crayons were not safe but very expensive. C、The company invented four more colors for its 100th birthday. D、Today Crayola crayon boxes are now also printed in Chinese language.
(4)、What's the passage mainly about?
A、The changes of the colors of Crayola crayons. B、The history of the invention of Crayola crayons. C、The two cousins who made Crayola crayons. D、The reason why Crayola crayons are still popular.
举一反三
 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Whenever my child caused me to change my plans, I thought to myself " We don't have time for this. " Therefore, the two 1 I most commonly spoke to my child were, " Hurry up. " Luckily, my younger daughter is my living reminder of why I must keep trying to 2

The other day, the two of us rode to the supermarket. After shopping, I bought her an ice cream, and she sat down at a table happily admiring it. 3 , a look of worry appeared upon her face. " Do I have to eat it up in a hurry, Mum?" 

I nearly 4 when hearing this. Perhaps the pains of a hurried life don't ever completely disappear, I thought sadly. As my child looked up at me waiting to know if she could take her time, I knew I had to make a 5 . I thought of the times when I told my child to 6 through life, wondering what really matters in life. Then I chose to live for today. 

" You don't have to rush," I said gently. Her 7 face brightened at once and her shoulders relaxed. And so we sat side-by-side talking. There were even moments when we sat in 8 just smiling at each other. 

When she got to the last bite (一口), she held out the ice cream for me. " I saved the last bite for you, Mum. " My daughter said 9 . I realized I just got the present of a lifetime. I gave my child a little time. In return, she gave me her last bite, also reminded me that things taste 10 and love comes easier when you stop rushing through life. 

 阅读A、B、C、D四篇材料, 然后从各小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Welcome to Classic Reading. I'm your host, Jordon. While living in China for the past seven years, I'vebecome interested in Chinese culture, especially classical Chinese poetry. I have also known some Chinesepoets, such as Li Bai, Du Fu and so on. Today, I will talk about a poem from the Tang Dynasty by the poet HeZhizhang. Here is an English version(版本)of the poem by Xu Yuanchong, a world-famous translator ofancient Chinese poems in both English and French. Let's take a look at his translation. 

Oh, I return to the homeland I left while young, 

Thinner has grown my hair, though I speak the same tongue. 

My children, whom I meet, do not know who am I. 

"Where are you from, dear sir?" they ask with beaming eyes. 

In this short poem, He Zhizhang tells a story about a visit to his birthplace. It's been decades(数十年)since the last time he was home, but he could still pick up his local accent. Things did not change much, butthe people did. The poet had mixed feelings about it, so he wrote this poem. 

Personally, I like this poem because it reminds me of my own hometown. No matter where I live or forhow long I've been away, my hometown and family will always have a special place in my heart. I hope youcan enjoy this poem as much as I do. See you next time! 

 阅读短文,回答问题

Most people think martial arts(武术) are all about kicking, punching(用拳打) and fighting. But China's taijiquan, also known as tai chi, is the other way around. It is slow, calm, and peaceful. 

UNESCO(联合国教科文组织) recently added tai chi to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List(非物质文化遗产名录). Although tai chi is an ancient martial art, it is still quite popular today. It has over 100 million fans in more than 150 countries. 

People do tai chi as a way to stay fit. Unlike other exercise, it is "soft"—the muscles are relaxing, the joints(关节) are not fully bent(弯曲的), and you don't need to stretch(拉伸) too much. This means many can do it. You can practise it almost anytime and anywhere without anything. It is believed that practising tai chi can help us have better control of our bodies so that we can stand, walk and run better. 

But tai chi's benefits go beyond physical health. Marleni Calcina, a Peruvian woman who has practised tai chi for more than 10 years, says it's not only a sport, but also a way of life. Tai chi has taught her the value of living more slowly. 

Life and work used to stress her out. But she began to feel a change thanks to tai chi, which helped her get peace and inner harmony(内心的和谐). She told Xinhua, "For me now, practising tai chi is like speaking with my soul(灵魂). "

 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

①As the holiday season is coming, shoppers are busy creating their gift lists. Among the usual and popular choices, an unexpected favorite has appeared for a Londoner: China's famous Lao GanMa chili sauce(辣椒酱). Why? It's super tasty, and goes with everything. Besides, it's really cheap.

②Actually, many other Chinese foods has become a craze in the world. In Paris, Guo Jinzhang, a Chinese man, has successfully opened several shops serving daoxiaomian,a traditional dish from Shanxi Province in North China. "Nowadays, many French friends around us have added our noodles to their daily diet," Guo said. "This is our first-hand experience in understanding that food knows no borders."

③In Kuala Lumpur(吉隆坡), a couple of Sichuan restaurants often attract long lines of customers. In Milan, jianbing guozi(a pancake) has become a hot item in Chinatown.

④Chinese food has a long history and a good social foundation (基础). Overseas Chinese include Chinese food and its culture into local food culture. Additionally, international tourists visiting China have experienced Chinese food firsthand. These all make Chinese food popular. In many ways, Chinese food shows the world the rich Chinese culture through taste. When people sitdown for it, they are not just experiencing a meal but a culture.

⑤Therefore, as a bridge between the east and west, Chinese food is sure to go farther.

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