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广东省深圳市2021年中考英语模拟冲刺试题（二）
Should we be afraid of sharks? Maybe not. New research into the reasons for shark attacks suggests that sharks don't like the way humans taste! In fact, most people who are attacked by the shark didn't die after receiving only one bite (咬). Why is this?
There are many opinions to explain why sharks sometimes attack people. One opinion is that sharks are just curious (好奇的). We know that sharks are the strongest animals in their environment, so they are not afraid of anything. Naturally, that means they are curious when they meet something unusual. Because they don't have hands or feet, the only way they can find out an object is to bite it! It is thought that sharks sometimes bite humans for this reason, and then swim away.
Scientists also say that sharks would not waste energy trying to eat a human, as we have a lot of bones. It is hard for a shark to eat us because sharks don't have hands, and they can't pull the meat off our bones. Maybe that's why they only bite us once. Unluckily, one bite from a large shark is serious enough to hurt people greatly!
Another opinion is that sharks attack humans by mistake. Some sharks may sometimes mistake humans for a seal. An example of this is when a shark attack attacks a surfer. A surfer lying on a surfboard looks like a seal when seen from below. Sharks like seals because they have thick fat.
Whatever the reason for shark attacks on humans, sharks should be afraid of us. Sadly, we kill almost 40 million of them each year.
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The festival started in 1963 and began as a winter party. The festival often lasts for one month. However, if the weather stays cold and dry, it will {#blank#}3{#/blank#} for a few more days. Temperatures are usually very low. They can go down to -17℃. Ice sculptors (雕塑家) use different tools to shape the hard ice and snow. These sculptors show their works in two main areas. "Sun Island" has huge snow sculptures of people and animals. "Ice and Snow World" has sculptures of buildings. At night, these buildings light up {#blank#}4{#/blank#} brightly-colored lights. Visitors can do a lot of other {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, such as skiing and ice sliding. They can also go swimming in the icy waters of the Songhua River.
| I am worried about my teeth. My front teeth are so big that they almost look like buckteeth(龅牙). When I take photos,I never laugh. I am also afraid my classmates will laugh at me. If I had smaller teeth like other people, I would be very happy. ( Mari, Lima, Peru) |
| I want to change my pessimistic attitude(悲观的态度) to life. Sometimes, things are not that bad, but I take everything too seriously. Once, I thought I didn't do well in an exam. I became very sad. But when I saw the result, it was not as bad as I thought. I worried about it too much. I think I shouldn't be so pessimistic. ( Troy, London, UK) |
| I want to change my bad temper(脾气). I often get angry and hurt the people I love. Every time my mother cares about me, I think she talks too much. Sometimes, I even argue with her. But I know ▲ . I shouldn't do that. I will try to change my temper. ( Jake, Ottawa, Canada) |
| I often dream about having long legs. They would make me look more beautiful, and help me run faster. I like running and always join the running races at school. But other runners always pass me during the big race. I try my best, but it doesn't work because of my short legs. So I want to have longer legs. ( Nancy, Sydney, Australia) |
Study Help For many tests and exams, you are tested on your abilities to communicate successfully. In order to speak English easily and well, you need to think in English. If you don't, your speech will be slow and it won't sound natural. Here are some things you can do. Look at objects around your home and school, and think of what they are called in English. Try to make a direct connection between the object and the English word. When you are out in a public place, practise describing the things and people you see in your mind. For example, think, " There is a man walking down the street. He's wearing a suit. I think he is going to work. " Try to think in English first, not in your first language. When you have to say something in English, think first and ask yourself, "What words and phrases do I know in English that I can use in this situation?" Try not to think in your first language and translate(翻译) your ideas into English. Try these tips, and you' ll soon find that you are thinking in English.
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