阅读表达2025年中考英语一轮复习每日小练习
文化礼仪+劳动实践+动物保护
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A
September is a big month for students in China since the new term begins from now on. In ancient China, the school entrance ceremony(入学典礼) was one of the most important ceremonies.
Children began school between the ages of 4—7 in ancient China. The most important thing for parents was to choose a lucky day for children to enter school. Next, parents would prepare some school things for their children, including desks, chairs and four treasures of the study.
On the day their children entered school, parents would take them to take part in the First Writing Ceremony. Before that, children would kowtow(叩头) to the statue of Confucius(孔子像) 9 times and then to their teacher 3 times to show their respect. During the ceremony, the teacher would put a red point on the students’ forehead(前额) as it meant opening the wisdom eye. Children would also ring a certain bell to start a new term. The First Writing Ceremony was a very important ceremony for every student.
Every day, students would arrive at school earlier than their teacher, and kowtow to the statue of Confucius. Usually the teacher would give every student a new name, which was used for the future Imperial Examination(科举考试).
Today, some schools are starting to hold an entrance ceremony like they did in ancient times. Students put on traditional costumes and bow to the statue of Confucius and their teachers. This means that from this moment on, they take a step in the lifelong journey of learning.
1.At what age did children begin school in ancient China?
2.What would parents prepare for their children to enter school in ancient China?
3.Why would children kowtow to the statue of Confucius and their teacher before the First Writing Ceremony?
4.How would children start a new term during the First Writing Ceremony?
5.What do you think of the school entrance ceremony?
B
Can you cook by yourself? Do you like the homework of making a meal? These days, primary and middle school students are required to take the Practical Activity Class(实践活动课) at least one class hour every week. The topic of cooking was discussed mostly by parents and students. Learning practical skills plays an important role in shaping a person’s character for sure.
Some schools and students have already practised their practical activities. Gu Quan, 13 years old, from No.18 Middle School, used to be a lazy boy. In his own words, he hardly ever did any housework. But things have changed since No.18 Middle School made housework part of its students’ homework. Doing the dishes, cooking and making the bed…All of these tasks have become part of Gu Quan’s daily life.
At the beginning of each month, every student gets a list of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help them keep a record of their performance. The tasks are common and simple in daily life, such as sweeping the floor, washing cups and cooking food. On holidays like Mother’s Day, students should prepare presents for their mothers. Huang Yixi, 14, has learned several life skills, including cooking. “I used to be afraid of fire,” she said. But she managed to overcome her fear and complete her cooking tasks. At the same time, she also learned how tired her mother gets after doing housework every day. On Mother’s Day, she made a cake for her mother to show her thanks. “I’ve begun to better understand my parents and want to help them more,” she said.
1.Who is required to take the Practical Activity Class at least one class hour every week?
2.How old is Gu Quan?
3.Who helps students keep a record of their performance?
4.What did Huang Yixi use to be afraid of?
5.What do you think of the Practical Activity Class?
C
Eight years ago, 1-week-old Diandian was left behind. When people found her in the reeds(芦苇) of a lake, she looked dying. Now she is the mother of three milu, thanks to the workers’ attention and care at the East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve.
Li is head of a local milu and bird rescue centre in Yueyang. Li and his workmates need to work extra hours every year to take care of the animals from March to May. He remembers March 18 this year. He fed Diandian some fresh shoots and leaves for breakfast as usual, and moments later when he returned, a newborn milu was right beside her. Since it was born in the third month of the year, people named it Sanyue. Li has developed a deep affection for milu and kept protecting them. “As our country is paying more attention to environmental and wildlife protection, people have realized that milu are state-protected animals,” Li said.
Milu habitats(栖息地) are usually around water. On May 27, a team of experts went to watch milu near the Dongting Lake. It takes time and luck to meet one and count them especially when they live in the thick reeds that are 4 to 5 metres tall. The team leader Song saw a milu for the first time in 2009. Since then, he has helped protect the habitats at the Dongting Lake. As the flood season is coming, Song and his workmates will go around the lake area day and night to save deer in trouble, and provide feed for the animals when needed.
As the environment improves around the Dongting Lake, China’s second-largest freshwater lake, the wetland has become cover once again for wildlife. “We will continue to protect these rare animals and their living environment,” Song said.
1.How was Diandian when she was found in the reeds eight years ago?
2.How long do Li and his workmates work extra hours every year to look after the animals?
3.What kind of place do milu choose as their habitats?
4.When did Song start to devote himself to protecting the habitats at the Dongting Lake?
5.What can we do to protect wild animals like Sanyue?
【参考答案】
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1.At four to seven.
2.Some school things.
3.To show their respect.
4.By ringing a certain bell.
5.It’s meaningful/traditional.(答案不唯一,言之有理即可)
B
[主旨大意] 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了最近中小学的学生被要求每周至少上一课时的实践活动课,并分享了学生们对此的看法以及他们的收获。
1.Primary and middle school students.
2.13 years old.
3.Their parents.
4.Fire.
5.It’s good/wonderful/useful.(答案不唯一,言之有理即可)
C
1.She was dying.
2.For three months.
3.The places around water.
4.In 2009.
5.Build more reserves./Protect the environment well.(答案不唯一,言之有理即可)