专题02 完形填空（解析版）
北京师范大学附属实验中学中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Running for a Dream
I will never forget that November day. It was hotter than normal. This was the day my father and I had waited so long for, because we had been working towards this race for three years. Dozens of familiar faces flashed across my view. They had come for me. I saw worry and excitement on my father’s face. Then the race began!
For the first two and a half miles, I felt great. I had never before been so 13 for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with controlled practices and a strict diet. My friends hadn’t seen me in weeks, but they understood the sacrifice (牺牲) required to make my dream a reality. As in all of my races, I didn’t 14 out in the front. I loved the pleasure of passing people as my strength overtook (超过) their speed.
Then without warning, my strength began to decrease. Neck and neck with one of my greatest competitors, I could see the finish line. I had begun the final dash (冲刺) into success when my knees became weak and my legs gave way. Nothing I could do would make them 15 my weight.
I watched as runners rushed by me. Although I knew my dreams of victory were destroyed, I had to finish the race. However, my legs hurt badly. With all of the 16 left in me, I got on my hands and knees and crawled (爬), inch by inch, across the finish line. Voices, both 17 and familiar, cheered me on. They gave me the courage to keep going until the very end.
The doctors were there in seconds, but my eyes searched the crowd for him. There was only one person I wanted to talk to. I whispered, “I’m so sorry, Dad. I’m so sorry I 18 you.” He looked at me, saying, “You could a never disappoint me. Sometimes these things just happen. All that matters is that you did your best.”
“But we worked so 19 . What about our dream ” He reached over for my hand and said, “Don’t you know that you are my dream and it has come true ”
It wasn’t long before my running shoes were back on, marking a new path for my journey. I learned that all of the miles, the tears, the sweat, and the pain my dad and I experienced together were not for a (an) 20 . What I realized, though, was that to him, I was the greatest prize he had ever won.
13．A．careful B．nervous C．ready D．excited
14．A．look B．move C．come D．start
15．A．hold B．give C．feel D．add
16．A．trust B．effort C．strength D．confidence
17．A．deep B．foreign C．soft D．sweet
18．A．frightened B．doubted C．disappointed D．bored
19．A．late B．hard C．carefully D．quickly
20．A．race B．challenge C．chance D．improvement
【答案】13．C 14．D 15．A 16．C 17．B 18．C 19．B 20．A
【导语】本文通过赛跑故事体现父爱——真正的梦想不是赢得比赛，而是孩子的坚持与成长。
13．句意：我从未对某事如此准备充分。
careful认真的；nervous紧张的；ready准备的；excited兴奋的。根据第一段“because we had been working towards this race for three years.”可知，我们为比赛准备了三年，说明作者已充分准备。故选C。
14．句意：和所有比赛一样，我没有一开始就领先。
look看；move移动；come来；start开始。根据“I loved the pleasure of passing people as my strength overtook (超过) their speed.”可知，作者喜欢在过程中超越他人，说明作者习惯后发制人。start out是固定搭配，表示“开始时处于某状态”。故选D。
15．句意：我无法做到让腿支撑我身体的重量。
hold握住，支撑；give给；feel感觉；add增加。根据“my legs gave way”可知，腿软了，所以无法支撑我身体的重量。故选A。
16．句意：我用尽所有的力气，用手和膝盖，一点一点地朝终点线爬。
trust信任；effort努力；strength体力；confidence自信心。根据下文“I got on my hands and knees and crawled (爬), inch by inch”可知，是用尽所有的力气朝着终点线爬。故选C。
17．句意：陌生和熟悉的声音都在鼓励我。
deep深的；foreign外国的，陌生的；soft柔软的；sweet甜的。根据“Voices, both...and familiar, cheered me on.”可知，陌生的和熟悉的声音都在给我加油。故选B。
18．句意：我很抱歉，我让你失望了。
frightened使受惊；doubted怀疑；disappointed使失望；bored令人厌烦的。根据下文“He looked at me, saying, ‘You could a never disappoint me.’ ”可知，是作者对爸爸说“我让你失望了”。故选C。
19．句意：但我们如此努力训练。
late迟地；hard努力地；carefully认真地；quickly快速地。根据上文“because we had been working towards this race for three years.”可知，前文提到三年备赛，说明我们训练很努力。故选B。
20．句意：我了解到所有跑过的英里数、眼泪、汗水以及我和父亲所一起经历的并不是一场比赛。
race比赛；challenge挑战；chance机会；improvement改进。根据“I learned that all of the miles, the tears, the sweat, and the pain my dad and I experienced together were not for a (an)...”可知，比赛过程中所经历的一切并不是一场比赛，而是成长。故选A。
朝阳区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
I was quite familiar with the woods around my house because I’d kept exploring them since childhood, and I knew the way well. I had spent countless afternoons walking through the thick trees, watching the wildlife, and following the paths until they became second nature to me. So, it was a 13 when I found myself lost there.
One boring, cold February afternoon, I had a sudden desire (渴望) to hike the hill with my friends. After meeting at my door, we immediately 14 northwest. While making our way up the hill, my friends stopped now and then to examine unknown plants and to take photos of unusual insects. These really made their day. I was just taking in the fresh air and enjoying the nice views.
As the sun began to 15 , we moved further up. Soon, the feeling of tiredness grew more quickly than the feeling of excitement. We realized we were burned out and could no longer go forward, so we decided to return. Instead of turning back the way we came, I chose to walk down the other side of the hill, 16 my general sense that ahead of us lay the stream that would guide us to the road. But as the once-hilly land increasingly became flat, I had my first self-doubt: Where was the stream Were we not on the right path
I 17 took out my phone to get my location, but it died in my hand in the cold air. I started feeling a bit worried. My friends felt the same way. However, I quickly calmed myself down, 18 my friends to keep walking. Focusing on the landmarks, I saw a familiar tree and at last made out the road.
That winter’s day taught me a(n) 19 lesson about too much dependence on technology. If my phone had worked then, I might have directly followed the GPS, turning a blind eye to the old 20 of depending on surroundings (环境) and life skills. The true direction comes from our ability to notice and connect with the world around us.
13．A．shock B．memory C．pleasure D．solution
14．A．faced B．drove C．headed D．turned
15．A．rise B．warm C．set D．shine
16．A．developing B．trusting C．hiding D．losing
17．A．naturally B．repeatedly C．surprisingly D．curiously
18．A．challenging B．encouraging C．forcing D．allowing
19．A．enjoyable B．creative C．private D．valuable
20．A．goal B．standard C．practice D．line
【答案】13．A 14．C 15．C 16．B 17．A 18．B 19．D 20．C
【导语】本文讲述了作者在熟悉的森林中迷路的经历，并从中领悟到过度依赖科技的教训。
13．句意：所以，当我发现自己在那里迷路时，这是一件令人震惊的事。
shock震惊；memory记忆；pleasure快乐；solution解决办法。根据“I was quite familiar with the woods around my house”和“So, it was a ... when I found myself lost there.”可知，作者对家周围的树林很熟悉，所以当发现自己在那里迷路时，迷路这件事与熟悉环境形成反差，是令人震惊的。故选A。
14．句意：在我家门口碰面后，我们立即朝着西北方向走去。
faced面对；drove开车；headed朝着……方向走；turned转向。根据“After meeting at my door, we immediately ... northwest.”可知，这里表示我们立即朝着西北方向走去，“head+方向”表示“朝着……方向走”。故选C。
15．句意：当太阳开始落山时，我们继续向上走。
rise升起；warm使温暖；set（太阳）落山；shine照耀。根据“As the sun began to ... we moved further up.”可知，这里表示他们爬山过程中感到疲惫然后决定返回，此时太阳应该是开始落山了，“set”有“（太阳）落下去” 的意思。故选C。
16．句意：我没有原路返回，而是选择从山的另一边下山，相信我的直觉，即我们前方有一条小溪，它会把我们引到路上。
developing发展；trusting相信，信任；hiding隐藏；losing失去。根据“Instead of turning back the way we came, I chose to walk down the other side of the hill, ... my general sense that ahead of us lay the stream that would guide us to the road.”可知，这里表示作者选择走山的另一边，是相信自己的直觉，即前方有小溪能引导他们到路上，“trusting”表示“相信，信任”。故选B。
17．句意：我自然而然地拿出手机查看位置，但在寒冷的空气中，手机在我手中没电了。
naturally自然地；repeatedly反复地；surprisingly令人惊讶地；curiously好奇地。根据“I ... took out my phone to get my location, but it died in my hand in the cold air.”可知，这里表示当作者怀疑路线时，很自然地拿出手机获取位置，“naturally”表示“自然地”。故选A。
18．句意：然而，我很快让自己冷静下来，鼓励我的朋友们继续走。
challenging挑战；encouraging鼓励；forcing强迫；allowing允许。根据“However, I quickly calmed myself down ... my friends to keep walking.”可知，这里表示作者自己冷静下来后，鼓励朋友们继续走，“encouraging”表示“鼓励”。故选B。
19．句意：那个冬日给我上了宝贵的一课，关于过度依赖科技。
enjoyable令人愉快的；creative有创造力的；private私人的；valuable宝贵的。根据“That winter’s day taught me a(n) ... lesson about too much dependence on technology.”可知，这里表示那个冬日的经历让作者学到了关于过度依赖技术的宝贵一课，“valuable”表示“宝贵的”，符合句意。故选D。
20．句意：如果当时我的手机能用，我可能就直接按照GPS走了，而忽视了依靠周围环境和生活技能这种古老的做法。
goal目标；standard标准；practice做法，实践；line线，线路。根据“If my phone had worked then, I might have directly followed the GPS, turning a blind eye to the old ... of depending on surroundings (环境) and life skills.”可知，这里表示如果手机能用，作者可能就直接跟随GPS，忽视了依靠周围环境和生活技能这种古老的做法，“practice”有“惯例，常规做法”的意思。故选C。
大兴区中考一模
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Every year, my swim team runs the Snack Shack at the pool to make money for swim meets. But last month, Coach Abby told us the Snack Shack would be closed for repairs. No Snack Shack means no 13 for swim meets!
“I’ve been wondering. If we can’t run the Snack Shack, maybe we can think of other ways to 14 money,” Noah said.
“My school always has a Fall Festival,” said Manny, “with lots of games and prizes.”
“A festival would be so fun!” I said. “We could have a Fun in the Sun Lemonade Stand.”
And so many teammates 15 to make starfish cookies that we were sure to have the best bake sale ever.
I was making lemonade the day before our big event when I saw a very dark cloud outside the window. “Uh-oh! Rain would be a disaster! It could ruin (摧毁) everything,” I said to my mom. “You know what they say,” she answered, “Hope for the best, but 16 for the worst.”
The next day, Mila and I set up our Fun in the Sun Lemonade Stand. Besides the necessities, we also had a very large box hidden under the table. 17 , the weather started out just fine. Even more people than we’d expected played games and ate cookies. Unluckily, a few mini clouds suddenly turned into big clouds. And before we knew it, we were all getting wet!
I asked Mila, “Do you think it’s about time to open our mystery box ” “I think it’s exactly the 18 time!” she said, helping me take it out from under the table. In the box, we got a new sign-Fun in the Rain Hot Cocoa Stand, three pots of hot chocolate and two large 19 to make a nice dry area!
The warm drinks went perfectly with the cookies from the bake sale. Our work was such a great success that we would be able to 20 our swim meets! It’s not easy to figure out ways to afford all the things we need for our groups and teams. But if we come up with tons of ideas and remember that teamwork makes the dream work, we’ll be amazed at what can happen!
13．A．fun B．work C．dream D．money
14．A．spend B．waste C．raise D．discover
15．A．offered B．refused C．failed D．remembered
16．A．long B．study C．prepare D．speak
17．A．Naturally B．Clearly C．Terribly D．Luckily
18．A．busy B．right C．free D．limited
19．A．umbrellas B．glasses C．boxes D．tables
20．A．introduce B．explore C．continue D．control
【答案】13．D 14．C 15．A 16．C 17．D 18．B 19．A 20．C
【导语】本文主要讲了游泳队因小吃摊关闭无法为比赛筹钱，队员们想出举办节日活动的办法，虽遇降雨，但提前准备的物资让活动成功转型，最终筹得资金得以继续参加游泳比赛，彰显团队合作的力量 。
13．句意：没有小吃摊就意味着没有参加游泳比赛的钱！
fun乐趣；work工作；dream梦想；money钱。根据“Every year, my swim team runs the Snack Shack at the pool to make money for swim meets.”可知，小吃摊是为游泳比赛赚钱的，现在小吃摊关闭了，就没有钱参加比赛了。故选D。
14．句意：如果我们不能经营小吃摊，也许我们可以想其他办法筹集资金。
spend花费；waste浪费；raise筹集；discover发现。根据“Every year, my swim team runs the Snack Shack at the pool to make money for swim meets.”可知，没有小吃摊就没有钱参加比赛，所以这里是想办法筹集钱。raise money“筹集资金”，故选C。
15．句意：而且很多队友主动提出制作海星饼干，我们肯定会举办有史以来最好的烘焙义卖活动。
offered主动提出；refused拒绝；failed失败；remembered记得。根据“we were sure to have the best bake sale ever”可知队友们都很积极参与，主动提出制作饼干。短语offer to do sth.“主动提出做某事”，故选A。
16．句意：抱最好的希望，但做最坏的打算。
long长的；study学习；prepare准备；speak说。根据“Rain would be a disaster! It could ruin everything”可知下雨会是灾难，所以要做好最坏的打算。短语prepare for“为……做准备”，故选C。
17．句意：幸运的是，天气一开始很好。
Naturally自然地；Clearly清楚地；Terribly糟糕地；Luckily幸运地。根据“the weather started out just fine”可知一开始天气好是幸运的。故选D。
18．句意：我觉得现在正是时候！
busy忙碌的；right合适的；free空闲的；limited有限的。根据“Do you think it’s about time to open our mystery box ”可知，现在是打开盒子的合适时机。故选B。
19．句意：在盒子里，我们有一个新的牌子——雨中乐趣热可可摊，三壶热巧克力和两把雨伞来打造一个干燥的好区域！
umbrellas雨伞；glasses眼镜；boxes盒子；tables桌子。根据“make a nice dry area”可知，是用两把大伞来制造一个干燥的区域。故选A。
20．句意：我们的工作非常成功，我们能够继续参加我们的游泳比赛！
introduce介绍；explore探索；continue继续；control控制。根据“Our work was such a great success”可知活动成功了，就有钱继续参加比赛了。故选C。
第二十中学中考零模
阅读下面短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Growing up in a military (军队) family, I moved a lot. But when my dad retired (退休) from the Marines, I had to study in a civilian (平民的) school with twelve-year-olds who shared no similar life experience with me.
I was a stranger in a strange land. Everyone in my class had grown up together, and they had no room to spare for a newcomer. Everything was hard for the first few weeks of school. I had no friends, no activities, and no 13 of a bright future. To deal with it all, I began 14 in my diary every day. I wrote as if my life depended on it, as if the very next breath I took could not happen unless I wrote down words.
One day, my teacher, Mrs. Bush, came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead of playing with others. I told her I 15 writing to playing. She smiled at me and walked away. About three weeks later, Mrs. Bush gave us a writing task. I was 16 that I could now take part in something I knew I was good at.
That night I worked and worked on the essay. I wrote with great passion. It was my one chance to feel important and accepted by the class.
A few days after we handed in our tasks, Mrs. Bush called me up to the 17 of the classroom. I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me, and I got 18 was I in trouble Did I do something wrong
Then Mrs. Bush told the class how much she appreciated (欣赏) all the work that went into the essay and everyone had done a great job, But, she said, one student stood out as an excellent writer, one with imagination, creativity, and word mastery. That student was me!
The class clapped politely and Mrs. Bush handed me my paper, with the following remarks-on-it: “Malinda, you are an excellent writer. Please keep on writing and share your 19 of writing with the world.”
Mrs. Bush helped me feel a sense of belonging and a way to survive a transition (过渡) in life. She helped me gain 20 in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade.
13．A．memory B．control C．promise D．need
14．A．reading B．writing C．drawing D．copying
15．A．compared B．applied C．turned D．preferred
16．A．scared B．satisfied C．excited D．tired
17．A．front B．corner C．door D．outside
18．A．angry B．worried C．disappointed D．surprised
19．A．gift B．purpose C．will D．idea
20．A．interest B．imagination C．creativity D．confidence
【答案】13．C 14．B 15．D 16．C 17．A 18．B 19．A 20．D
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者因为父亲退伍，而搬到了一所普通学校，无法融入到同学之中，但作者喜欢上了写作，在Mrs. Bush的鼓励和帮助下，作者通过写作重新获得了信心和勇气。
13．句意：我没有朋友，没有活动，也没有光明未来的期待。
memory记忆；control控制；promise期待；need需求。根据“I was a stranger in a strange land. Everyone in my class had grown up together, and they had no room to spare for a newcomer. Everything was hard for the first few weeks of school.”可知，对未来没有期待，故选C。
14．句意：为了应付这一切，我开始每天写日记。
reading阅读；writing写作；drawing绘画；copying抄写。根据“I wrote as if my life depended on it”可知，此处指作者开始每天在日记中写一些内容，故选B。
15．句意：我告诉她我更喜欢写作而不是玩。
compared比较；applied应用；turned转向；preferred更喜欢。根据“One day, my teacher, Mrs. Bush, came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead of playing with others. I told her I...writing to playing.”可知，更喜欢写作而不是和别人一起玩，故选D。
16．句意：我很兴奋，我现在可以参加我知道我擅长的事情。
scared害怕的；satisfied满意的；excited兴奋的；tired累的。根据“I was...that I could now take part in something I knew I was good at.”可知，可以参加一些擅长的事情应该让作者很兴奋。故选C。
17．句意：几天后，我们交了作业，Mrs. Bush把我叫到教室前面。
front前面；corner角落；door门；outside外面。根据“I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me”可知，Mrs. Bush把作者叫到教室前面，故选A。
18．句意：我站在三十双眼睛面前看着我，我开始担心我是不是有麻烦了？
angry生气的；worried担心的；disappointed失望的；surprised惊讶的。根据“I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me, and I got...was I in trouble ”可知，作者开始担心是不是有麻烦了，故选B。
19．句意：请继续写作，与世界分享你的写作天赋。
gift天赋；purpose目的；will意志；idea想法。根据“Please keep on writing and share your...of writing with the world.”可知，老师建议作者与世界分享写作天赋，故选A。
20．句意：她帮助我获得了自信，这种自信一直伴随着我度过了六年级。
interest兴趣；imagination想象；creativity创造力；confidence自信。根据“She helped me gain...in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade.”可知，她帮助作者获得了自信，故选D。
丰台区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A New Opportunity for Growth
“How can I help rebuild my village using what I’ve learned in school ” I asked myself as I stood in front of the broken animal sheds. After graduating from the university, I returned to my hometown in Gansu, where the earthquake had destroyed almost everything. At the sight of the broken fences and hungry animals, I recalled what my science teacher said, “Knowledge can heal (治愈) the land.” What could I possibly do to help
The mayor (镇长) came up to me, his face filled with determination. “Xiaopeng, we need you to help us 13 a new Animal Care Center,” he said.
“But I’m too young for this! I just finished my studies. I’m not sure I’m ready,” I admitted (承认), my voice was full of 14 . I touched the notebook in my pocket— last month I took notes on how to lay the foundation (地基). Could that help
The mayor smiled gently. “I still remember how great your grandfather was. I believe you can be as great a person as he is. This center will help our village rise again.”
Indeed, my grandfather had always been hard-working. His words still echoed (回响) in my mind. Once he told me good foundations made strong buildings when I helped him repair the sheds.
Taking a deep breath, I nodded. “I’ll 15 his old ways with new ideas from school,” I took on the task, feeling more confident.
The first few days were 16 . The rains came heavily, flooding the construction site (工地). I led the workers to dig channels (水渠) as I had learned in geography class. Together, we cleared the water.
After several months’ efforts, the center was finally ready. I used what I had learned to design smart feeding areas. The center could 17 30 cows and 100 sheep in each unit, helping the local farmers a lot.
On the opening day, an elderly farmer came to me with tears in his eyes. “This place smells like 18 ,” he said, grateful for the change.
I smiled. “It’s all of us, working together,” I replied 19 . Behind me was grandfather’s old farming calendar next to my science posters.
That night, I sat down and wrote in my diary, “When we mix school knowledge with family treasures, amazing things 20 .”
13．A．paint B．build C．find D．visit
14．A．excitement B．confidence C．doubt D．anger
15．A．mix B．deal C．compare D．agree
16．A．impossible B．boring C．difficult D．important
17．A．sell B．house C．buy D．treat
18．A．hope B．storm C．dream D．darkness
19．A．regretfully B．patiently C．quickly D．proudly
20．A．stop B．grow C．change D．improve
【答案】13．B 14．C 15．A 16．C 17．B 18．A 19．D 20．B
【导语】本文讲述了主人公大学毕业后回到家乡甘肃，面对地震后的废墟，决定利用所学知识帮助重建村庄。
13．句意：他说：“小鹏，我们需要你帮助我们建立新的动物饲养中心。”
pait绘画；build建立；find发现；visit拜访。根据“a new Animal Care Center”以及下文建造棚可知，此处built“建立，创办”符合语境。故选B。
14．句意：我承认我的声音里充满了怀疑。
excitement激动；confidence信心；doubt怀疑；anger生气。根据“But I’m too young for this! I just finished my studies. I’m not sure I’m ready,”可知，作者刚刚毕业，对自己的能力表示不确定，因此他的声音充满了“怀疑”。故选C。
15．句意：深吸一口气，我点了点头。“我会将他的旧方法与学校的新知识混合，”我接受了任务，感到更加自信。
mix混合；deal处理；compare比较；agree同意。根据“I’ll...his old ways with new ideas from school”可知，考查固定短语mix sth with sth“将……混合在一起”，表示将旧方法和新知识混合在一起。故选A。
16．句意：前几天的施工非常困难。
impossible不可能的；boring枯燥的；difficult困难的；important重要的。根据“The rains came heavily, flooding the construction site (工地).”可知，前几天的施工遇到了大雨，工地被淹，情况非常困难。故选C。
17．句意：每个单元可以容纳30头牛和100只羊，极大地帮助了当地农民。
sell卖；house容纳；buy买；treat对待。根据“...30 cows and 100 sheep in each unit”可知，动物护理中心可以容纳30头牛和100只羊。house动词，容纳，符合语境。故选B。
18．句意：“这个地方闻起来像希望，”他感激地说。
hope希望；storm暴风雨；dream梦想；darkne黑暗。根据“...grateful for the change.”可知，老农很感激，此处表达了对未来的期待，因此“hope”符合语境。故选A。
19．句意：“这是我们所有人共同努力的结果，”我自豪地说。
regretfully惭愧地；patiently耐心地；quickly快速地；proudly自豪地。根据上下文可知，此处是作者自豪地回应，因此“proudly”是最佳选择。故选D。
20．句意：那天晚上，我坐下来在日记中写道：“当我们将学校知识与家庭宝藏结合时，奇迹会生长。”
stop停止；grow生长；change改变；improve提高。根据“When we mix school knowledge with family treasures, amazing things ...”可知，作者在日记中写道，当学校知识与家庭传统结合时，奇迹会“生长”，因此“grow”符合语境。故选B。
海淀区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
“Today’s project is called ‘Express Yourself’,” Ms. Carter announced to her class. “You are all going to create a self-portrait. I want you to tell us something about yourself through the painting you create. Let’s get started!”
Staring at her blank paper, Marites sat back in her seat. “Self-portraits are the 13 ,” she thought. But to her surprise, everyone else seemed to be working already.
“How does anyone know how to begin ” Marites wondered, 14 rising. She was afraid that she could not make it at all.
“Class, I can’t wait to see what you are going to share about yourself,” Ms. Carter said cheerfully. “You may show some of your favorite things.” She walked around, amazed at students’ work. “Ana, is that a spotlight on a stage Do you love acting ” she asked. Then, to Daniel, “Big headphones! What music do you like ”
Marites felt a knot in her stomach as Ms. Carter stopped and looked over her shoulder. It was her blank piece of paper that seemed in a spotlight now.
“Marites, you seem 15 .”
“I… I just can’t do it. It’s just too hard.”
“Self-portraits are hard for a lot of people,” Ms. Carter said. “Tell me, Marites, what seems extra hard for you ”
“I can’t think of one thing that 16 me. I don’t even have a favorite food!” Marites explained. “When I’m sick, my favorite food is chicken soup. At picnics, mango slices with salt. And on my birthday, apple pie. It is impossible for me to pick one favorite.”
“That makes all the 17 , Marites,” said Ms. Carter, “and there’s nothing wrong with not having one favorite thing. The fact that you have different ‘favorites’ is really fascinating,” Ms. Carter went on. “What if you use this project to 18 many parts of yourself—the things you’re interested in, the feelings you have, even the foods you like to eat sometimes ”
19 by Ms. Carter’s words, Marites gathered up different colored pencils, picking a bright orange that looked like a mango. Then, she decided upon a brown one to make a bowl of warm chicken soup… Finally, she filled her paper with different sized and colored oval shapes to be her faces.
Marites wouldn’t draw just one 20 of herself—she would draw several. And each one would suggest what she liked… sometimes.
13．A．funniest B．ugliest C．hardest D．loveliest
14．A．worry B．anger C．trust D．energy
15．A．pleased B．stuck C．hurt D．moved
16．A．educates B．challenges C．influences D．symbolizes
17．A．trouble B．effort C．sense D．mess
18．A．share B．improve C．change D．compare
19．A．Troubled B．Shocked C．Amused D．Encouraged
20．A．dream B．image C．memory D．chance
【答案】13．C 14．A 15．B 16．D 17．C 18．A 19．D 20．B
【导语】本文讲述了Marites在美术课上创作自画像时的困惑与解决过程，最终通过老师的鼓励，她找到了表达自己的方式。
13．句意：自画像是最难的。
funniest最有趣的；ugliest最丑的；hardest最难的；loveliest最可爱的。根据“I just can’t do it. It’s just too hard.”和“Tell me, Marites, what seems extra hard for you ”可知，自画像对Marites来说很难。故选C。
14．句意：她的担忧在增加。
worry担忧；anger愤怒；trust信任；energy能量。根据“She was afraid that she could not make it at all”可知，她感到担忧。故选A。
15．句意：Marites，你似乎卡住了。
pleased高兴的；stuck卡住的；hurt受伤的；moved感动的。根据“I just can’t do it. It’s just too hard”可知，她被难住了，无从下手。故选B。
16．句意：我想不出一件能代表我的事。
educates教育；challenges挑战；influences影响；symbolizes象征。根据“When I’m sick, my favorite food is chicken soup. At picnics, mango slices with salt. And on my birthday, apple pie. It is impossible for me to pick one favorite.”可知，她想不出代表自己的事物。故选D。
17．句意：这很有道理。
trouble麻烦；effort努力；sense道理；mess混乱。根据“It is impossible for me to pick one favorite.”和“there’s nothing wrong with not having one favorite thing.”可知，老师认为她的解释有道理。故选C。
18．句意：如果你用这个项目来分享你自己的许多方面——你感兴趣的事情、你的感受，甚至你有时喜欢吃的食物？
share分享；improve提高；change改变；compare比较。根据“What if you use this project to ... many parts of yourself”可知，老师建议她分享自己。故选A。
19．句意：受到老师的鼓励，Marites收集了不同颜色的铅笔，挑选了一支看起来像芒果的亮橙色。
Troubled困扰的；Shocked震惊的；Amused娱乐的；Encouraged鼓励的。根据“What if you use this project to ... many parts of yourself—the things you’re interested in, the feelings you have, even the foods you like to eat sometimes ”可知，老师在鼓励她分享自己的多个方面。故选D。
20．句意：Marites不会只画一个自己的形象，她会画几个。
dream梦想；image形象；memory记忆；chance机会。根据全文可知，自画像画的是自己的形象。故选B。
门头沟区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Finding My Voice Through Art
When I was a kid, I dreamed of being a painter. I loved expressing my feelings through colors and brush strokes (笔触) . But in art class, I often felt discouraged. My paintings never seemed to 13 my classmates’ works.
I remember we had a project to create a portrait (肖像画) . After we finished, we presented our paintings to the class. As I looked around, I felt 14 “Why do theirs look so good, and mine looks like I just started ” I thought. I was upset as I compared my painting to the really nice ones around me.
But I still really enjoyed painting. I found joy in painting. If I didn’t like what I had put on paper, I could 15 paint over it. With each brushstroke, I felt creativity 16 inside me, helping me let go of my fears and express what inspired (赋予灵感, 激发) me.
In school, we studied famous artists like Picasso and van Gogh, and I never saw myself or my art in their works. The scenes they painted didn’t fit my 17 . Then, everything changed when I discovered the Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance (哈莱姆文艺复兴时期) and the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat. I felt more seen. Their art inspired me to create my own art—abstract (抽象的) portraits and beautiful sunsets.
I paint when I’m moved, and I am often moved by what’s natural—emotions, nature and other forms of art, especially creative writing. I am also very moved by pain. I talked with a famous artist Spook, and I explained this 18 to her. She told me, “Pain is energy. You have to learn how to 19 it towards something useful.” This inspired me to turn my pain into my art, into my paintings.
Even if my paintings aren’t perfect, it’s still beautiful that I was able to create something. My paintings may not be a Basquiat, but they’re mine—so I 20 them anyway.
13．A．avoid B．match C．change D．repeat
14．A．disappointed B．bored C．excited D．lucky
15．A．actually B．nearly C．simply D．hardly
16．A．breaking B．growing C．dropping D．losing
17．A．memory B．duty C．world D．purpose
18．A．form B．design C．excuse D．feeling
19．A．direct B．find C．forget D．hold
20．A．throw B．hate C．study D．love
【答案】13．B 14．A 15．C 16．B 17．C 18．D 19．A 20．D
【导语】本文主要讲述了通过艺术，作者找到了表达自我和转化痛苦的途径，尽管作品不完美，但仍然热爱并珍视它们。
13．句意：我的画作似乎从未与同学们的作品相匹配。
avoid避免；match匹配；change改变；repeat重复。根据“I often felt discouraged”以及“I was upset as I compared my painting to the really nice ones around me.”可知，作者常对画作感到失望，因为与同学的水平不相匹配。故选B。
14．句意：当我环顾四周时，我感到失望。
disappointed失望的；bored无聊的；excited兴奋的；lucky幸运的。根据“I was upset as I compared my painting to the really nice ones around me.”可知，同学的画看起来很好，而作者的画看起来很初级，因此是感到失望的。故选A。
15．句意：如果我不喜欢我画的内容，我可以简单地重新画。
actually实际上；nearly几乎；simply简单地；hardly几乎不。根据“If I didn’t like what I had put on paper, I could...paint over it.”可知，如果作者不喜欢画的内容，可以重新画，simply“简单地”符合语境。故选C。
16．句意：随着每一笔，我感到创造力在我内心增长。
breaking打破；growing增长；dropping掉落；losing失去。根据“helping me let go of my fears and express what inspired me.”可知，每一笔都能激发作者的灵感，让作者的创造力增长。故选B。
17．句意：他们画的场景与我的世界不符。
memory记忆；duty责任；world世界；purpose目的。根据“we studied famous artists like Picasso and van Gogh, and I never saw myself or my art in their works. The scenes they painted didn’t fit my...”可知，作者在艺术家的画作中找不到自己的艺术，因此是他们的艺术场景与作者的艺术世界不符。故选C。
18．句意：我与著名艺术家Spook交谈，并向她解释这种感觉。
form形式；design设计；excuse借口；feeling感觉。根据“I talked with a famous artist Spook, and I explained this...to her.”可知，作者与艺术家交谈的是自己的感受。故选D。
19．句意：你必须学会如何将痛苦引导到有用的地方。
direct引导；find找到；forget忘记；hold抓住。根据“‘Pain is energy. You have to learn how to...it towards something useful.’ This inspired me to turn my pain into my art, into my paintings.”可知，艺术家告诉作者要学会将痛苦转移，使痛苦激励作者转化为动力，激励自己的艺术创作。故选A。
20．句意：我的画作可能不是Basquiat的作品，但它们是属于我的——所以我仍然爱它们。
throw扔掉；hate讨厌；study研究；love爱。根据“My paintings may not be a Basquiat, but they’re mine—so I...them anyway.”可知，but表转折，即使不完美，也仍然爱它们。故选D。
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Finding My Voice Through Art
When I was a kid, I dreamed of being a painter. I loved expressing my feelings through colors and brush strokes (笔触) . But in art class, I often felt discouraged. My paintings never seemed to 13 my classmates’ works.
I remember we had a project to create a portrait (肖像画) . After we finished, we presented our paintings to the class. As I looked around, I felt 14 “Why do theirs look so good, and mine looks like I just started ” I thought. I was upset as I compared my painting to the really nice ones around me.
But I still really enjoyed painting. I found joy in painting. If I didn’t like what I had put on paper, I could 15 paint over it. With each brushstroke, I felt creativity 16 inside me, helping me let go of my fears and express what inspired (赋予灵感, 激发) me.
In school, we studied famous artists like Picasso and van Gogh, and I never saw myself or my art in their works. The scenes they painted didn’t fit my 17 . Then, everything changed when I discovered the Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance (哈莱姆文艺复兴时期) and the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat. I felt more seen. Their art inspired me to create my own art—abstract (抽象的) portraits and beautiful sunsets.
I paint when I’m moved, and I am often moved by what’s natural—emotions, nature and other forms of art, especially creative writing. I am also very moved by pain. I talked with a famous artist Spook, and I explained this 18 to her. She told me, “Pain is energy. You have to learn how to 19 it towards something useful.” This inspired me to turn my pain into my art, into my paintings.
Even if my paintings aren’t perfect, it’s still beautiful that I was able to create something. My paintings may not be a Basquiat, but they’re mine—so I 20 them anyway.
13．A．avoid B．match C．change D．repeat
14．A．disappointed B．bored C．excited D．lucky
15．A．actually B．nearly C．simply D．hardly
16．A．breaking B．growing C．dropping D．losing
17．A．memory B．duty C．world D．purpose
18．A．form B．design C．excuse D．feeling
19．A．direct B．find C．forget D．hold
20．A．throw B．hate C．study D．love
【答案】13．B 14．A 15．C 16．B 17．C 18．D 19．A 20．D
【导语】本文主要讲述了通过艺术，作者找到了表达自我和转化痛苦的途径，尽管作品不完美，但仍然热爱并珍视它们。
13．句意：我的画作似乎从未与同学们的作品相匹配。
avoid避免；match匹配；change改变；repeat重复。根据“I often felt discouraged”以及“I was upset as I compared my painting to the really nice ones around me.”可知，作者常对画作感到失望，因为与同学的水平不相匹配。故选B。
14．句意：当我环顾四周时，我感到失望。
disappointed失望的；bored无聊的；excited兴奋的；lucky幸运的。根据“I was upset as I compared my painting to the really nice ones around me.”可知，同学的画看起来很好，而作者的画看起来很初级，因此是感到失望的。故选A。
15．句意：如果我不喜欢我画的内容，我可以简单地重新画。
actually实际上；nearly几乎；simply简单地；hardly几乎不。根据“If I didn’t like what I had put on paper, I could...paint over it.”可知，如果作者不喜欢画的内容，可以重新画，simply“简单地”符合语境。故选C。
16．句意：随着每一笔，我感到创造力在我内心增长。
breaking打破；growing增长；dropping掉落；losing失去。根据“helping me let go of my fears and express what inspired me.”可知，每一笔都能激发作者的灵感，让作者的创造力增长。故选B。
17．句意：他们画的场景与我的世界不符。
memory记忆；duty责任；world世界；purpose目的。根据“we studied famous artists like Picasso and van Gogh, and I never saw myself or my art in their works. The scenes they painted didn’t fit my...”可知，作者在艺术家的画作中找不到自己的艺术，因此是他们的艺术场景与作者的艺术世界不符。故选C。
18．句意：我与著名艺术家Spook交谈，并向她解释这种感觉。
form形式；design设计；excuse借口；feeling感觉。根据“I talked with a famous artist Spook, and I explained this...to her.”可知，作者与艺术家交谈的是自己的感受。故选D。
19．句意：你必须学会如何将痛苦引导到有用的地方。
direct引导；find找到；forget忘记；hold抓住。根据“‘Pain is energy. You have to learn how to...it towards something useful.’ This inspired me to turn my pain into my art, into my paintings.”可知，艺术家告诉作者要学会将痛苦转移，使痛苦激励作者转化为动力，激励自己的艺术创作。故选A。
20．句意：我的画作可能不是Basquiat的作品，但它们是属于我的——所以我仍然爱它们。
throw扔掉；hate讨厌；study研究；love爱。根据“My paintings may not be a Basquiat, but they’re mine—so I...them anyway.”可知，but表转折，即使不完美，也仍然爱它们。故选D。
平谷区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
As a student at Maplewood Middle School, I had always been an average student with average grades and an average life. But one Monday, everything changed. Mrs. Thompson, our English teacher, raised a question that would light a spark (火花) within me: “What makes you 13 ”
Sitting in the back row, I watched as my classmates eagerly raised their hands to share their talents and hobbies. I, however, sat in silence. What was so special about me
After class, my best friend Lily came to me, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Did you see Mrs. Thompson’s reaction when I told her about my dance competition She was so impressed (印象深刻的)！”
I smiled 14 , trying to cover up my bad feelings about myself. “That’s great, Lily. I’m happy for you.”
Lily’s expression softened as she noticed my mood. “Hey, what’s wrong You’re the most amazing friend anyone could ask for.”
I sighed. “I don’t know, Lily. I feel like I’m just ... average. I don’t have anything special like you do.”
Lily placed her hand on my shoulder, and her voice is very gentle. “Being average doesn’t mean you’re not exceptional. You just haven’t found your thing yet.”
That night, I lay in bed and Lily’s words resounded in my mind. I 15 then and there that I would discover what made me exceptional.
Then I tried something new. I signed up for the school’s art club, a place where I could 16 my creativity. At the first meeting, I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety as I sat down at a table covered in paint and brushes.
As the weeks went by, I found myself looking forward to going to the art club more than any other activity. I discovered a passion for painting. My 17 grew, and soon, I was spending every free moment perfecting my creation.
One day, as I was working on a painting, Mrs. Thompson walked into the art room. Her eyes widened with surprise as she saw it. “This is absolutely beautiful, dear. You have a real 18 .”
I smiled with pride as I finally found my thing.
Lily’s words came back to me, and I 19 that she had been right all along. I wasn’t average; I was exceptional.
From that day forward, I carried my new-found confidence with me, no longer afraid to stand out. I learned that everyone has their own special qualities, and we should 20 and celebrate them.
13．A．special B．worried C．popular D．positive
14．A．warmly B．happily C．weakly D．shyly
15．A．imagined B．decided C．remembered D．noticed
16．A．measure B．improve C．express D．explore
17．A．dream B．confidence C．influence D．excitement
18．A．chance B．problem C．talent D．challenge
19．A．inferred B．wondered C．doubted D．realized
20．A．discover B．collect C．honor D．praise
【答案】13．A 14．C 15．B 16．D 17．B 18．C 19．D 20．A
【导语】本文讲述了一个原本觉得自己“平庸”的学生，通过尝试新事物发现自己的天赋，最终建立自信的故事。
13．句意：汤普森夫人，我们的英语老师，提出了一个会在我内心点燃火花的问题：“什么让你特殊？”
special特殊的；worried担忧的；popular流行的；positive积极的。根据下文“What was so special about me ”可知，老师问的是“什么让你特殊”。故选A。
14．句意：我无力地笑了笑，试图掩盖我对自己的糟糕感觉。
warmly热情地；happily开心地；weakly无力地；shyly害羞地。根据“trying to cover up my bad feelings about myself”可知，作者心情低落，所以是无力地笑了笑。故选C。
15．句意：我当场决定我要发现是什么让我与众不同。
imagined想象；decided决定；remembered记得；noticed注意到。根据语境可知，作者听了莉莉的话后决定去发现自己的特别之处。故选B。
16．句意：我报名参加了学校的艺术俱乐部，在那里我可以探索自己的创造力。
measure测量；improve提高；express表达；explore探索。根据“the school’s art club”以及“creativity”可知，在艺术俱乐部可以探索创造力。故选D。
17．句意：我的信心增强了，很快，我把每一个空闲时间都用来完善我的作品。
dream梦想；confidence信心；influence影响；excitement兴奋。根据上文作者对绘画有了热情以及下文“spending every free moment perfecting my creation”可知，作者的信心增强了。故选B。
18．句意：你真的有天赋。
chance机会；problem问题；talent天赋；challenge挑战。根据“ This is absolutely beautiful”可知，老师说作者有绘画天赋。故选C。
19．句意：莉莉的话又回响在我耳边，我意识到她一直都是对的。
inferred推断；wondered想知道；doubted怀疑；realized意识到。根据上文作者通过绘画发现了自己的特别之处可知，作者意识到莉莉说的是对的。故选D。
20．句意：我明白了每个人都有自己独特的品质，我们应该发现并赞美它们。
discover发现；collect收集；honor尊敬；praise赞美。根据“everyone has their own special qualities”以及“celebrate them”可知，首先要发现这些品质，然后再赞美。故选A 。
清华大学附属中学中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
At the age of eight, I attended my first Kathak (卡塔克舞) class because I didn’t want to feel left out by my friends. My mother was very 13 of my decision. “Give it a try. You might just love it,” she said.
However, four years later, I was sure I 14 Kathak. Maybe it was because of the online classes during the flu seasons, which felt like a waste of time. Maybe it was the seeds of self-doubt that had taken root. Or maybe it was just the one-step chakkar (脚尖旋转), which seemed as frightening and 15 as climbing Mount Everest. I couldn’t be certain what caused this, but I was struggling to understand why I was still dancing.
Seeing my frustration, my mother tried to help by seeking advice from my friends. For a teenager, that was humiliating (屈辱的), and I held her responsible for my 16 . I spent more time arguing with my mother than practicing Kathak.
Looking back, I realize that if my mother hadn’t insisted, I would have quit long ago, and my life would probably be 17 . However, fate had its own plan. After I reached the ninth grade, I had bigger things to worry about, like my sleep schedule and the science project. Kathak took a backseat on my list of priorities (优先). Too busy to hate anything or anyone, I stopped wasting my breath arguing with my mother. I just got by with each dancing class, and, if I was honest, I kind of appreciated those two hours when there was nothing else on my mind.
Months went by, I didn’t realize how much I had 18 , but suddenly I could do ten one-step chakkars. I started to look forward to dancing. As I danced, the sound of each drumbeat resonated (共振) deeply within me. My body moved naturally to the melody, and the jingle of bells chased away my 19 thoughts. I felt peaceful. I found myself enjoying every second of it.
Reflecting on the journey that has brought me this far, I realize that passion isn’t always love at first sight. Sometimes, it grows slowly. Thanks to my mother’s support and belief in me, I have discovered my true 20 . I was just too headstrong to see it at first. For me, Kathak is not just about dancing; it’s about self-discovery and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.
13．A．sure B．supportive C．ashamed D．tired
14．A．changed B．mastered C．judged D．hated
15．A．unorganized B．inconvenient C．unachievable D．unfortunate
16．A．suffering B．laziness C．opinions D．needs
17．A．lonely B．different C．messy D．dangerous
18．A．reviewed B．replaced C．dreamed D．progressed
19．A．creative B．real C．anxious D．critical
20．A．passion B．personality C．pride D．depth
【答案】13．B 14．D 15．C 16．A 17．B 18．D 19．C 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从八岁开始学习卡塔克舞，中间经历了厌倦、抵触，但在母亲的坚持和支持下，作者最终重新爱上舞蹈，并发现了自己对卡塔克舞的真正热情，意识到舞蹈对自己来说不仅是一种艺术形式，更是自我发现以及母亲与孩子之间紧密联系的体现。
13．句意：我母亲非常支持我的决定。
sure确定的；supportive支持的；ashamed羞愧的；tired疲惫的。根据下文“Give it a try. You might just love it”可知，母亲让作者试试，并认为作者会喜欢它，所以此处是指母亲对作者的决定是支持的；考查be supportive of“支持”，形容词短语。故选B。
14．句意：然而，四年后，我确定我讨厌卡塔克舞。
changed改变；mastered掌握；judged判断；hated讨厌。根据下文“which felt like a waste of time”和“Or maybe it was just the one-step chakkar, which seemed as frightening and … as climbing Mount Everest.”可知，作者觉得网课浪费时间、对自己产生怀疑以及觉得脚尖旋转像攀登珠峰一样可怕；据此可以推断，作者此时不喜欢卡塔克舞了。故选D。
15．句意：或者也许只是因为单步脚尖旋转，它看起来就像攀登珠穆朗玛峰一样可怕和难以实现。
unorganized无组织的；inconvenient不方便的；unachievable无法实现的；unfortunate不幸的。根据“which seemed as frightening and … as climbing Mount Everest”可知，此处把脚尖旋转比作攀登珠峰，是想说明它对于作者来说是难以完成的。故选C。
16．句意：对于一个青少年来说，那是屈辱的，我认为我的痛苦是她造成的。
suffering痛苦；laziness懒惰；opinions观点；needs需求。根据语境可知，作者觉得母亲向朋友征求意见让自己很屈辱，所以认为自己的痛苦是母亲造成的。故选A。
17．句意：回首往事，我意识到如果我母亲没有坚持，我早就放弃了，我的生活可能会不一样。
lonely孤独的；different不同的；messy混乱的；dangerous危险的。根据上文“if my mother hadn’t insisted, I would have quit long ago”可知，此处是指如果母亲没有坚持，作者可能早就放弃了，那么他的生活可能会与现在不同。故选B。
18．句意：几个月过去了，我没有意识到我进步了多少，但突然我能做十个单步脚尖旋转了。
reviewed复习；replaced替换；dreamed梦想；progressed进步。根据下文“suddenly I could do ten one-step chakkars”可知，作者能做十个脚尖旋转，所以此处是指作者在舞蹈上有了进步。故选D。
19．句意：我的身体随着旋律自然地移动，铃铛的叮当声赶走了我的焦虑思绪。
creative创造性的；real真实的；anxious焦虑的；critical批判的。根据下文“I felt peaceful.”可知，舞蹈让作者感到平静，所以此处是指铃铛的叮当声赶走了作者焦虑的思绪。故选C。
20．句意：多亏了母亲的支持和对我的信任，我发现了自己真正的热情。
passion热情；personality个性；pride骄傲；depth深度。根据上文“passion isn’t always love at first sight. Sometimes, it grows slowly”可知，作者领悟到热情不是一开始就存在的，而是在过程中慢慢发展形成的；所以此处是指作者发现了自己对卡塔克舞的真正热情。故选A。
石景山区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Liam had always wanted to learn how to paint. He had spent years admiring beautiful artworks in museums and online, but he had never picked up a brush himself. “I don’t have the 13 ,” he would always say. But deep down, he knew that he was just afraid of failing.
One afternoon, as he walked past a small art workshop, he saw a 14 in the window: “Painting Class for Beginners—Join Today!” Without thinking too much, he pushed the door open and walked inside. The instructor, a kind-looking woman named Ms. Oliver, welcomed him with a warm smile. “Have you 15 before ” she asked.
“No,” Liam admitted (承认). “I don’t think I’m very good at drawing.”
“Well,” she said, handing him a brush, “you’ll never know unless you try.”
Liam took a deep breath and put his brush into the paint. At first, his hands felt shaky, and his strokes (笔触) were 16 . But as time passed, he slowly learned some skills.
“You’re doing great,” Ms. Oliver encouraged him. “Art is about 17 yourself, not about being perfect.”
Liam nodded, feeling excitement. By the end of the class, he had created a simple but colorful painting of a sunset. It wasn’t perfect, but it was his. As he packed up his things, he turned to Ms. Oliver. “I never thought I could do this,” he said.
She smiled. “The only real failure is not starting. Keep painting, and you’ll see yourself 18 .” Liam left the workshop that day with a new sense of achievement. Maybe he wasn’t an artist yet, but he had taken the first step, and that was what 19 .
A few weeks later, he hung his first painting in his living room. Every time he looked at it, he felt proud—not because it was perfect, but because it was proof that he had tried.
And from that day on, whenever someone told him they were afraid to taste something new, he would smile and say, “You’ll never know unless you begin.” His words were simple, but they 20 the power of experience. And who knew Maybe one day, he would have a whole wall filled with his own paintings.
13．A．interest B．confidence C．talent D．habit
14．A．sign B．picture C．brush D．book
15．A．taught B．written C．designed D．painted
16．A．unreal B．uncertain C．unusual D．unfamiliar
17．A．expressing B．respecting C．protecting D．drawing
18．A．smile B．succeed C．improve D．graduate
19．A．remained B．appeared C．followed D．mattered
20．A．locked B．carried C．used D．stored
【答案】13．C 14．A 15．D 16．B 17．A 18．C 19．D 20．B
【导语】本文讲述了Liam克服恐惧，参加绘画课程，重获自信，并开启了艺术之旅。
13．句意：“我没有这个天赋，”他总是说。
interest兴趣；confidence信心；talent天赋；habit习惯。根据“he would always say. But deep down, he knew that he was just afraid of failing.”可知，此处指的Liam说自己“没有天赋”，但实际是害怕失败，符合上下文借口与真实心理的对比。故选C。
14．句意：一天下午，当他走过一个小型艺术工作室时，他看到窗户上的一个标志：“初学者绘画班——今天就加入！”
sign标志；picture图片；brush刷子；book书。根据“Painting Class for Beginners—Join Today!”可知，窗户上的“初学绘画班”信息应为标牌，故选A。
15．句意：你以前画过画吗？
taught教；written写；designed设计；painted画。根据前文“Painting Class for Beginners”以及Liam的回答“I don’t think I’m very good at drawing.”可知，此处是老师询问是否有绘画经验，故选D。
16．句意：起初，他的手觉得颤抖，而且他的动作不确定。
unreal不真实的；uncertain不确定的；unusual不寻常的；unfamiliar不熟悉的。根据“his hands felt shaky, and his strokes (笔触) were”可知，此处描述初学时笔触“不确定”，后文提到学习技巧后进步，体现前后对比。故选B。
17．句意：艺术是表达自我，而不是追求完美。
expressing表达；respecting尊重；protecting保护；drawing画。根据“Art is about…yourself, not about being perfect.”可知，此处是老师介绍艺术的核心是“表达自己”，而非追求完美，故选A。
18．句意：坚持画下去，你会看到自己进步的。
smile微笑；succeed成功；improve改进；graduate毕业。根据“Keep painting, and you’ll see yourself”可知，坚持练习会“进步”，呼应后文Liam的成长。故选C。
19．句意：也许他还不是一个艺术家，但他已经迈出了第一步，这才是最重要的。
remained保持；appeared出现；followed跟随；mattered有关系/重要。根据“Maybe he wasn’t an artist yet, but he had taken the first step, and that was what ”可知，此处指的迈出第一步“最重要”，强调行动的意义。故选D。
20．句意：他的话很简单，但饱含着经验的力量。
locked锁住；carried具有，承担；used使用；stored储存。根据“His words were simple, but they…the power of experience.”以及语境，此处是说他的话语“承载经验的力量”，体现分享与影响。故选B。
首都师范大学附属中学中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
I learned how to accept life as it is from my father. However, he did not teach me 13 when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was weak and ill.
My father was once a strong man who loved being active, but a terrible illness took all that away. Now he can no longer walk, and he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is difficult. One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started talking about life, and I told them about one of my 14 . I said that we must very often give things up as we grow—our youth, our beauty, our friends—but it always suggests that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father 15 up. He said, “But, Peter, I gave up everything! What did I gain ” I thought and thought, but I couldn’t think of anything to say. Surprisingly, he answered his own question: “I 16 the love of my family,” I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes, along with hope and thankfulness.
I was 17 by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated (愤怒的) at someone, I would remember his words and become 18 . If he could replace his great pain with a feeling of love for others, then I should be able to give up my small irritations. In this way, I learned the power of acceptance from my father.
Sometimes I 19 what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy. For now, though, I am grateful for this one 20 .
13．A．confidence B．responsibility C．honesty D．acceptance
14．A．decisions B．experiences C．inspirations D．beliefs
15．A．spoke B．turned C．summed D．opened
16．A．had B．accepted C．gained D．enjoyed
17．A．surprised B．touched C．frightened D．confused
18．A．quiet B．calm C．relaxed D．happy
19．A．wonder B．doubt C．know D．guess
20．A．award B．suggestion C．gift D．word
【答案】13．D 14．D 15．A 16．C 17．B 18．B 19．A 20．C
【导语】本文讲述了作者从父亲身上学会接受生活的故事。
13．句意：然而，他不是在强壮健康的时候教我接受生活，而是在体弱多病的时候。
confidence自信；responsibility责任；honesty诚实；acceptance接受。根据“I learned how to accept life as it is from my father.”可知，作者从父亲那里学到的是接受生活，故选D。
14．句意：我们开始谈论生活，我告诉他们我的一个信念。
decisions决定；experiences经历；inspirations灵感；beliefs信念。根据“I said that we must very often give things up as we grow—our youth, our beauty, our friends—but it always suggests that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place.”可知，这是作者对于生活中放弃和收获的一种看法，属于个人信念，故选D。
15．句意：然后父亲突然插话。
spoke说；turned转动；summed总结；opened打开。“speak up”表示“大声说；插话”，根据语境可知，父亲突然发表自己的看法，所以用“spoke”，故选A。
16．句意：我获得了家人的爱。
had有；accepted接受；gained获得；enjoyed享受。根据前文父亲的提问“What did I gain ”可知，这里是回答获得了什么，故选C。
17．句意：我被他的话触动了。
surprised惊讶的；touched感动的，触动的；frightened害怕的；confused困惑的。根据“After that, when I began to feel irritated(愤怒的) at someone, I would remember his words”可知，父亲的话对作者产生了影响，让作者有所触动，故选B。
18．句意：在那之后，当我开始对某人生气时，我会想起他的话并变得冷静。
quiet安静的；calm冷静的；relaxed放松的；happy开心的。根据“when I began to feel irritated (愤怒的) at someone, I would remember his words”可知，作者生气时想起父亲的话会让自己从愤怒中平静下来，“calm”更符合语境，故选B。
19．句意：有时我想知道，如果我小时候更认真地听他说话，我还能从他那里学到什么别的东西。
wonder想知道；doubt怀疑；know知道；guess猜测。根据“what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy”可知，作者对自己小时候没认真听父亲的话感到遗憾，想知道还能从父亲那里学到什么，故选A。
20．句意：不过现在，我很感激这份礼物。
award奖励；suggestion建议；gift礼物；word单词，话语。作者把从父亲那里学到的接受生活的道理看作是一份珍贵的礼物，故选C。
顺义区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Emily’s father was taking her to visit her grandmother. Emily was going to be away for three months. “I can’t leave Tobias behind,” she said.
“You will have to,” said her father. “You can’t take a mouse into another country. It’s a rule.”
Emily thought it was a silly rule. Tobias was a small, harmless mouse. She decided to take him 13 .
At the airport, Emily put her bag on the X-ray machine. Tobias was inside, snuggled (蜷缩) up in a sock. Emily felt her legs 14 and her heart beating fast. But the woman by the X-ray machine just smiled and said, “Have a good flight.”
Emily picked up her bag and boarded the plane with her dad.
On the plane, Emily waited until her dad and the woman next to her were asleep. Then she opened up the sock to check on Tobias. But suddenly, Tobias jumped out! He 15 on the woman’s knee.
The woman shouted loudly. Emily quickly caught Tobias and hid him in her bag.
A flight attendant rushed over.
“There is a terrible, ugly mouse!” cried the woman.
Emily felt angry. How dare she call Tobias ugly! “She was asleep,” Emily said.
“There is no mouse here,” said the flight attendant to the woman. “You were just 16 .”
Emily’s dad filled out a form before they landed. He ticked no to: “Are you bringing any live animals into the country ”
The man at the X-ray machine smiled at Emily. “Put your bag here,” he said.
Emily saw the man frown (皱眉). She watched as he opened the bag and pulled out the sock. Then he said, “Come with me, please.”
Emily 17 her dad into a small room. There was a police officer and other people in uniforms. Tobias was in the sock on the desk.
The police officer talked to Emily’s dad. “This is very 18 ,” he said. “You have tried to smuggle (走私) an animal into this country and you have lied on this form.”
Emily felt 19 spread over her like a black shadow.
“It’s my fault,” Emily said in a small voice. “Dad didn’t know I had Tobias. I didn’t want to leave him behind.”
The police officer stared at Emily. Then he began to type. “What’s your name ” he asked. “Have you ever been in trouble before ”
Emily opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
It was a real 20 for Emily. Tobias had to go into quarantine (隔离检疫) for six months. It cost a lot of money. Her dad had to pay a big fine as well.
Emily realized she had made a big mistake. If she was called an animal smuggler, she might never visit her grandmother again. Emily learned there was a very good reason for rules.
13．A．patiently B．happily C．secretly D．proudly
14．A．burning B．shaking C．kicking D．moving
15．A．danced B．rode C．slept D．landed
16．A．dreaming B．crying C．shouting D．arguing
17．A．forced B．directed C．hurried D．followed
18．A．serious B．strange C．unusual D．special
19．A．anger B．sadness C．pain D．fear
20．A．problem B．suggestion C．lesson D．chance
【答案】13．C 14．B 15．D 16．A 17．D 18．A 19．D 20．C
【导语】本文主要讲述Emily偷偷携带宠物鼠Tobias出国，引发一系列麻烦，最终明白遵守规则的重要性。
13．句意：她决定秘密带他走。
patiently耐心地；happily高兴地；secretly秘密地；proudly自豪地。根据“You can’t take a mouse into another country. It’s a rule.”可知，爸爸不允许她带上Tobias，因此她是秘密带着他的。故选C。
14．句意：Emily感到她的腿在颤抖，心跳得很快。
burning燃烧；shaking颤抖；kicking踢；moving移动。根据“her heart beating fast”可知，她很紧张，因此腿在颤抖。故选B。
15．句意：他着陆在女人的膝盖上。
danced跳舞；rode骑；slept睡觉；landed着陆。根据“But suddenly, Tobias jumped out!”可知，Tobias跳出来着陆在女人的膝盖上。故选D。
16．句意：你只是在做梦。
dreaming做梦；crying哭泣；shouting大喊；arguing争论。根据“On the plane, Emily waited until her dad and the woman next to her were asleep.”可知，这个女人正在睡觉，因此空乘是在安慰她只是在做梦。故选A。
17．句意：Emily跟随父亲进入了一个小房间。
forced迫使；directed指挥；hurried匆忙；followed跟随。根据“Emily ... her dad into a small room”可知，是指Emily跟随父亲进入了小房间。故选D。
18．句意：这是非常严重的。
serious严重的；strange奇怪的；unusual不寻常的；special特殊的。根据“You have tried to smuggle (走私) an animal into this country and you have lied on this form.”可知，走私动物是严重的行为。故选A。
19．句意：Emily感到恐惧像黑色的阴影一样蔓延开来。
anger愤怒；sadness悲伤；pain疼痛；fear恐惧。根据“like a black shadow”可知，Emily感到很恐惧。故选D。
20．句意：这对Emily是真正的教训。
problem问题；suggestion建议；lesson教训；chance机会。根据“Emily realized she had made a big mistake”可知，Emily最终认识到自己的错误，对她来说这是一个教训。故选C。
三十五中九年级中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Ashley was outspoken, fashionable, and the “Queen Bee” in my school.
I looked 13 to her and idolized her. I listened to the music she listened to, wore the clothes she wore. I even took art class though I had really wanted to take theatre. I finally fitted in her group.
One day, I skipped out of my last class a few minutes early to get seats for our group at the dining hall. Concentrating on my homework, I didn’t 14 they had sat down behind me. Before I could say a word, I realized what they were talking about.
I listened 15 . “She’s such a loser,” one girl said.
Another girl added, “Ashley, she always follows you, trying to copy you.”
“I wish she would leave us alone. We were in the same summer school and now she thinks we’re best friends.” The once familiar voice sounded so 16 and strange.
I was mortified. My hands were shaking. I couldn’t help crying sadly. I felt heart-broken for the very first time. How did this happen I 17 we were friends.
I ran home. My mother just held me while I sobbed for hours. The advice she gave me was so 18 , and I had heard it a million times, “Just be yourself and people will like you for who you are.” This time it became so profound. Then and there I decided to find myself back. That was exactly what I did.
Over the next month, I went through a lot of changes. I bought new clothes that I wanted to wear. I no longer went to art class with them, and took theatre. I began making new friends. I developed my own 19 and never again followed the crowd.
I had an amazing school year. When I look back, I think it was the year when I discovered the person I was going to be. Despite the pain I felt that day, it was a 20 they had given me.
13．A．down B．up C．in D．forward
14．A．remember B．recall C．notice D．imagine
15．A．sadly B．silently C．hardly D．slowly
16．A．serious B．special C．weak D．cold
17．A．found B．admitted C．realized D．thought
18．A．funny B．simple C．useful D．different
19．A．skills B．habits C．projects D．opinions
20．A．gift B．choice C．promise D．surprise
【答案】13．B 14．C 15．B 16．D 17．D 18．B 19．D 20．A
【导语】本文讲述了一个女孩为了融入Ashley的圈子而改变自己，最终发现被排斥后，决定做回自己并找到真正的朋友。
13．句意：我仰慕她，崇拜她。
down向下；up向上；in在……里；forward向前。根据“look up to”可知是固定搭配，表示“仰慕”，故选B。
14．句意：我专注于作业，没有注意到她们已经坐在我后面。
remember记得；recall回忆；notice注意到；imagine想象。根据“Concentrating on my homework”及语境，可知作者专注于作业，没有“注意到”她们，故选C。
15．句意：我静静地听着。
sadly悲伤地；silently静静地；hardly几乎不；slowly 慢慢地。根据“Before I could say a word, I realized what they were talking about.”及上下文，可知作者是“静静地”听她们说话，故选B。
16．句意：曾经熟悉的声音听起来如此冷漠和陌生。
serious严肃的；special特别的；weak虚弱的；cold冷漠的。根据“strange”及语境，可知作者认为自己融入了Ashley的团队，但现在听了她的话，作者知道她根本没有把自己当朋友，所以曾经熟悉的声音现在听起来应是感觉冷漠和陌生的，故选D。
17．句意：我以为我们是朋友。
found发现；admitted承认；realized意识到；thought以为。根据上文“I finally fitted in her group.”可知作者“以为”她们是朋友，故选D。
18．句意：她给我的建议如此简单。
funny有趣的；simple简单的；useful有用的；different不同的。根据“Just be yourself”可知妈妈给的建议是很简单的，故选B。
19．句意：我形成了自己的观点，不再随波逐流。
skills技能；habits习惯；projects项目；opinions观点。根据后面的“never again followed the crowd”可知是作者形成了自己的“观点”，故选D。
20．句意：尽管那天我感到痛苦，但那是她们给我的礼物。
gift礼物；choice选专题02 完形填空（原卷版）
北京师范大学附属实验中学中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Running for a Dream
I will never forget that November day. It was hotter than normal. This was the day my father and I had waited so long for, because we had been working towards this race for three years. Dozens of familiar faces flashed across my view. They had come for me. I saw worry and excitement on my father’s face. Then the race began!
For the first two and a half miles, I felt great. I had never before been so 13 for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with controlled practices and a strict diet. My friends hadn’t seen me in weeks, but they understood the sacrifice (牺牲) required to make my dream a reality. As in all of my races, I didn’t 14 out in the front. I loved the pleasure of passing people as my strength overtook (超过) their speed.
Then without warning, my strength began to decrease. Neck and neck with one of my greatest competitors, I could see the finish line. I had begun the final dash (冲刺) into success when my knees became weak and my legs gave way. Nothing I could do would make them 15 my weight.
I watched as runners rushed by me. Although I knew my dreams of victory were destroyed, I had to finish the race. However, my legs hurt badly. With all of the 16 left in me, I got on my hands and knees and crawled (爬), inch by inch, across the finish line. Voices, both 17 and familiar, cheered me on. They gave me the courage to keep going until the very end.
The doctors were there in seconds, but my eyes searched the crowd for him. There was only one person I wanted to talk to. I whispered, “I’m so sorry, Dad. I’m so sorry I 18 you.” He looked at me, saying, “You could a never disappoint me. Sometimes these things just happen. All that matters is that you did your best.”
“But we worked so 19 . What about our dream ” He reached over for my hand and said, “Don’t you know that you are my dream and it has come true ”
It wasn’t long before my running shoes were back on, marking a new path for my journey. I learned that all of the miles, the tears, the sweat, and the pain my dad and I experienced together were not for a (an) 20 . What I realized, though, was that to him, I was the greatest prize he had ever won.
13．A．careful B．nervous C．ready D．excited
14．A．look B．move C．come D．start
15．A．hold B．give C．feel D．add
16．A．trust B．effort C．strength D．confidence
17．A．deep B．foreign C．soft D．sweet
18．A．frightened B．doubted C．disappointed D．bored
19．A．late B．hard C．carefully D．quickly
20．A．race B．challenge C．chance D．improvement
朝阳区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
I was quite familiar with the woods around my house because I’d kept exploring them since childhood, and I knew the way well. I had spent countless afternoons walking through the thick trees, watching the wildlife, and following the paths until they became second nature to me. So, it was a 13 when I found myself lost there.
One boring, cold February afternoon, I had a sudden desire (渴望) to hike the hill with my friends. After meeting at my door, we immediately 14 northwest. While making our way up the hill, my friends stopped now and then to examine unknown plants and to take photos of unusual insects. These really made their day. I was just taking in the fresh air and enjoying the nice views.
As the sun began to 15 , we moved further up. Soon, the feeling of tiredness grew more quickly than the feeling of excitement. We realized we were burned out and could no longer go forward, so we decided to return. Instead of turning back the way we came, I chose to walk down the other side of the hill, 16 my general sense that ahead of us lay the stream that would guide us to the road. But as the once-hilly land increasingly became flat, I had my first self-doubt: Where was the stream Were we not on the right path
I 17 took out my phone to get my location, but it died in my hand in the cold air. I started feeling a bit worried. My friends felt the same way. However, I quickly calmed myself down, 18 my friends to keep walking. Focusing on the landmarks, I saw a familiar tree and at last made out the road.
That winter’s day taught me a(n) 19 lesson about too much dependence on technology. If my phone had worked then, I might have directly followed the GPS, turning a blind eye to the old 20 of depending on surroundings (环境) and life skills. The true direction comes from our ability to notice and connect with the world around us.
13．A．shock B．memory C．pleasure D．solution
14．A．faced B．drove C．headed D．turned
15．A．rise B．warm C．set D．shine
16．A．developing B．trusting C．hiding D．losing
17．A．naturally B．repeatedly C．surprisingly D．curiously
18．A．challenging B．encouraging C．forcing D．allowing
19．A．enjoyable B．creative C．private D．valuable
20．A．goal B．standard C．practice D．line
大兴区中考一模
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Every year, my swim team runs the Snack Shack at the pool to make money for swim meets. But last month, Coach Abby told us the Snack Shack would be closed for repairs. No Snack Shack means no 13 for swim meets!
“I’ve been wondering. If we can’t run the Snack Shack, maybe we can think of other ways to 14 money,” Noah said.
“My school always has a Fall Festival,” said Manny, “with lots of games and prizes.”
“A festival would be so fun!” I said. “We could have a Fun in the Sun Lemonade Stand.”
And so many teammates 15 to make starfish cookies that we were sure to have the best bake sale ever.
I was making lemonade the day before our big event when I saw a very dark cloud outside the window. “Uh-oh! Rain would be a disaster! It could ruin (摧毁) everything,” I said to my mom. “You know what they say,” she answered, “Hope for the best, but 16 for the worst.”
The next day, Mila and I set up our Fun in the Sun Lemonade Stand. Besides the necessities, we also had a very large box hidden under the table. 17 , the weather started out just fine. Even more people than we’d expected played games and ate cookies. Unluckily, a few mini clouds suddenly turned into big clouds. And before we knew it, we were all getting wet!
I asked Mila, “Do you think it’s about time to open our mystery box ” “I think it’s exactly the 18 time!” she said, helping me take it out from under the table. In the box, we got a new sign-Fun in the Rain Hot Cocoa Stand, three pots of hot chocolate and two large 19 to make a nice dry area!
The warm drinks went perfectly with the cookies from the bake sale. Our work was such a great success that we would be able to 20 our swim meets! It’s not easy to figure out ways to afford all the things we need for our groups and teams. But if we come up with tons of ideas and remember that teamwork makes the dream work, we’ll be amazed at what can happen!
13．A．fun B．work C．dream D．money
14．A．spend B．waste C．raise D．discover
15．A．offered B．refused C．failed D．remembered
16．A．long B．study C．prepare D．speak
17．A．Naturally B．Clearly C．Terribly D．Luckily
18．A．busy B．right C．free D．limited
19．A．umbrellas B．glasses C．boxes D．tables
20．A．introduce B．explore C．continue D．control
第二十中学中考零模
阅读下面短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Growing up in a military (军队) family, I moved a lot. But when my dad retired (退休) from the Marines, I had to study in a civilian (平民的) school with twelve-year-olds who shared no similar life experience with me.
I was a stranger in a strange land. Everyone in my class had grown up together, and they had no room to spare for a newcomer. Everything was hard for the first few weeks of school. I had no friends, no activities, and no 13 of a bright future. To deal with it all, I began 14 in my diary every day. I wrote as if my life depended on it, as if the very next breath I took could not happen unless I wrote down words.
One day, my teacher, Mrs. Bush, came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead of playing with others. I told her I 15 writing to playing. She smiled at me and walked away. About three weeks later, Mrs. Bush gave us a writing task. I was 16 that I could now take part in something I knew I was good at.
That night I worked and worked on the essay. I wrote with great passion. It was my one chance to feel important and accepted by the class.
A few days after we handed in our tasks, Mrs. Bush called me up to the 17 of the classroom. I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me, and I got 18 was I in trouble Did I do something wrong
Then Mrs. Bush told the class how much she appreciated (欣赏) all the work that went into the essay and everyone had done a great job, But, she said, one student stood out as an excellent writer, one with imagination, creativity, and word mastery. That student was me!
The class clapped politely and Mrs. Bush handed me my paper, with the following remarks-on-it: “Malinda, you are an excellent writer. Please keep on writing and share your 19 of writing with the world.”
Mrs. Bush helped me feel a sense of belonging and a way to survive a transition (过渡) in life. She helped me gain 20 in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade.
13．A．memory B．control C．promise D．need
14．A．reading B．writing C．drawing D．copying
15．A．compared B．applied C．turned D．preferred
16．A．scared B．satisfied C．excited D．tired
17．A．front B．corner C．door D．outside
18．A．angry B．worried C．disappointed D．surprised
19．A．gift B．purpose C．will D．idea
20．A．interest B．imagination C．creativity D．confidence
丰台区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A New Opportunity for Growth
“How can I help rebuild my village using what I’ve learned in school ” I asked myself as I stood in front of the broken animal sheds. After graduating from the university, I returned to my hometown in Gansu, where the earthquake had destroyed almost everything. At the sight of the broken fences and hungry animals, I recalled what my science teacher said, “Knowledge can heal (治愈) the land.” What could I possibly do to help
The mayor (镇长) came up to me, his face filled with determination. “Xiaopeng, we need you to help us 13 a new Animal Care Center,” he said.
“But I’m too young for this! I just finished my studies. I’m not sure I’m ready,” I admitted (承认), my voice was full of 14 . I touched the notebook in my pocket— last month I took notes on how to lay the foundation (地基). Could that help
The mayor smiled gently. “I still remember how great your grandfather was. I believe you can be as great a person as he is. This center will help our village rise again.”
Indeed, my grandfather had always been hard-working. His words still echoed (回响) in my mind. Once he told me good foundations made strong buildings when I helped him repair the sheds.
Taking a deep breath, I nodded. “I’ll 15 his old ways with new ideas from school,” I took on the task, feeling more confident.
The first few days were 16 . The rains came heavily, flooding the construction site (工地). I led the workers to dig channels (水渠) as I had learned in geography class. Together, we cleared the water.
After several months’ efforts, the center was finally ready. I used what I had learned to design smart feeding areas. The center could 17 30 cows and 100 sheep in each unit, helping the local farmers a lot.
On the opening day, an elderly farmer came to me with tears in his eyes. “This place smells like 18 ,” he said, grateful for the change.
I smiled. “It’s all of us, working together,” I replied 19 . Behind me was grandfather’s old farming calendar next to my science posters.
That night, I sat down and wrote in my diary, “When we mix school knowledge with family treasures, amazing things 20 .”
13．A．paint B．build C．find D．visit
14．A．excitement B．confidence C．doubt D．anger
15．A．mix B．deal C．compare D．agree
16．A．impossible B．boring C．difficult D．important
17．A．sell B．house C．buy D．treat
18．A．hope B．storm C．dream D．darkness
19．A．regretfully B．patiently C．quickly D．proudly
20．A．stop B．grow C．change D．improve
海淀区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
“Today’s project is called ‘Express Yourself’,” Ms. Carter announced to her class. “You are all going to create a self-portrait. I want you to tell us something about yourself through the painting you create. Let’s get started!”
Staring at her blank paper, Marites sat back in her seat. “Self-portraits are the 13 ,” she thought. But to her surprise, everyone else seemed to be working already.
“How does anyone know how to begin ” Marites wondered, 14 rising. She was afraid that she could not make it at all.
“Class, I can’t wait to see what you are going to share about yourself,” Ms. Carter said cheerfully. “You may show some of your favorite things.” She walked around, amazed at students’ work. “Ana, is that a spotlight on a stage Do you love acting ” she asked. Then, to Daniel, “Big headphones! What music do you like ”
Marites felt a knot in her stomach as Ms. Carter stopped and looked over her shoulder. It was her blank piece of paper that seemed in a spotlight now.
“Marites, you seem 15 .”
“I… I just can’t do it. It’s just too hard.”
“Self-portraits are hard for a lot of people,” Ms. Carter said. “Tell me, Marites, what seems extra hard for you ”
“I can’t think of one thing that 16 me. I don’t even have a favorite food!” Marites explained. “When I’m sick, my favorite food is chicken soup. At picnics, mango slices with salt. And on my birthday, apple pie. It is impossible for me to pick one favorite.”
“That makes all the 17 , Marites,” said Ms. Carter, “and there’s nothing wrong with not having one favorite thing. The fact that you have different ‘favorites’ is really fascinating,” Ms. Carter went on. “What if you use this project to 18 many parts of yourself—the things you’re interested in, the feelings you have, even the foods you like to eat sometimes ”
19 by Ms. Carter’s words, Marites gathered up different colored pencils, picking a bright orange that looked like a mango. Then, she decided upon a brown one to make a bowl of warm chicken soup… Finally, she filled her paper with different sized and colored oval shapes to be her faces.
Marites wouldn’t draw just one 20 of herself—she would draw several. And each one would suggest what she liked… sometimes.
13．A．funniest B．ugliest C．hardest D．loveliest
14．A．worry B．anger C．trust D．energy
15．A．pleased B．stuck C．hurt D．moved
16．A．educates B．challenges C．influences D．symbolizes
17．A．trouble B．effort C．sense D．mess
18．A．share B．improve C．change D．compare
19．A．Troubled B．Shocked C．Amused D．Encouraged
20．A．dream B．image C．memory D．chance
门头沟区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Finding My Voice Through Art
When I was a kid, I dreamed of being a painter. I loved expressing my feelings through colors and brush strokes (笔触) . But in art class, I often felt discouraged. My paintings never seemed to 13 my classmates’ works.
I remember we had a project to create a portrait (肖像画) . After we finished, we presented our paintings to the class. As I looked around, I felt 14 “Why do theirs look so good, and mine looks like I just started ” I thought. I was upset as I compared my painting to the really nice ones around me.
But I still really enjoyed painting. I found joy in painting. If I didn’t like what I had put on paper, I could 15 paint over it. With each brushstroke, I felt creativity 16 inside me, helping me let go of my fears and express what inspired (赋予灵感, 激发) me.
In school, we studied famous artists like Picasso and van Gogh, and I never saw myself or my art in their works. The scenes they painted didn’t fit my 17 . Then, everything changed when I discovered the Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance (哈莱姆文艺复兴时期) and the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat. I felt more seen. Their art inspired me to create my own art—abstract (抽象的) portraits and beautiful sunsets.
I paint when I’m moved, and I am often moved by what’s natural—emotions, nature and other forms of art, especially creative writing. I am also very moved by pain. I talked with a famous artist Spook, and I explained this 18 to her. She told me, “Pain is energy. You have to learn how to 19 it towards something useful.” This inspired me to turn my pain into my art, into my paintings.
Even if my paintings aren’t perfect, it’s still beautiful that I was able to create something. My paintings may not be a Basquiat, but they’re mine—so I 20 them anyway.
13．A．avoid B．match C．change D．repeat
14．A．disappointed B．bored C．excited D．lucky
15．A．actually B．nearly C．simply D．hardly
16．A．breaking B．growing C．dropping D．losing
17．A．memory B．duty C．world D．purpose
18．A．form B．design C．excuse D．feeling
19．A．direct B．find C．forget D．hold
20．A．throw B．hate C．study D．love
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Finding My Voice Through Art
When I was a kid, I dreamed of being a painter. I loved expressing my feelings through colors and brush strokes (笔触) . But in art class, I often felt discouraged. My paintings never seemed to 13 my classmates’ works.
I remember we had a project to create a portrait (肖像画) . After we finished, we presented our paintings to the class. As I looked around, I felt 14 “Why do theirs look so good, and mine looks like I just started ” I thought. I was upset as I compared my painting to the really nice ones around me.
But I still really enjoyed painting. I found joy in painting. If I didn’t like what I had put on paper, I could 15 paint over it. With each brushstroke, I felt creativity 16 inside me, helping me let go of my fears and express what inspired (赋予灵感, 激发) me.
In school, we studied famous artists like Picasso and van Gogh, and I never saw myself or my art in their works. The scenes they painted didn’t fit my 17 . Then, everything changed when I discovered the Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance (哈莱姆文艺复兴时期) and the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat. I felt more seen. Their art inspired me to create my own art—abstract (抽象的) portraits and beautiful sunsets.
I paint when I’m moved, and I am often moved by what’s natural—emotions, nature and other forms of art, especially creative writing. I am also very moved by pain. I talked with a famous artist Spook, and I explained this 18 to her. She told me, “Pain is energy. You have to learn how to 19 it towards something useful.” This inspired me to turn my pain into my art, into my paintings.
Even if my paintings aren’t perfect, it’s still beautiful that I was able to create something. My paintings may not be a Basquiat, but they’re mine—so I 20 them anyway.
13．A．avoid B．match C．change D．repeat
14．A．disappointed B．bored C．excited D．lucky
15．A．actually B．nearly C．simply D．hardly
16．A．breaking B．growing C．dropping D．losing
17．A．memory B．duty C．world D．purpose
18．A．form B．design C．excuse D．feeling
19．A．direct B．find C．forget D．hold
20．A．throw B．hate C．study D．love
平谷区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
As a student at Maplewood Middle School, I had always been an average student with average grades and an average life. But one Monday, everything changed. Mrs. Thompson, our English teacher, raised a question that would light a spark (火花) within me: “What makes you 13 ”
Sitting in the back row, I watched as my classmates eagerly raised their hands to share their talents and hobbies. I, however, sat in silence. What was so special about me
After class, my best friend Lily came to me, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Did you see Mrs. Thompson’s reaction when I told her about my dance competition She was so impressed (印象深刻的)！”
I smiled 14 , trying to cover up my bad feelings about myself. “That’s great, Lily. I’m happy for you.”
Lily’s expression softened as she noticed my mood. “Hey, what’s wrong You’re the most amazing friend anyone could ask for.”
I sighed. “I don’t know, Lily. I feel like I’m just ... average. I don’t have anything special like you do.”
Lily placed her hand on my shoulder, and her voice is very gentle. “Being average doesn’t mean you’re not exceptional. You just haven’t found your thing yet.”
That night, I lay in bed and Lily’s words resounded in my mind. I 15 then and there that I would discover what made me exceptional.
Then I tried something new. I signed up for the school’s art club, a place where I could 16 my creativity. At the first meeting, I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety as I sat down at a table covered in paint and brushes.
As the weeks went by, I found myself looking forward to going to the art club more than any other activity. I discovered a passion for painting. My 17 grew, and soon, I was spending every free moment perfecting my creation.
One day, as I was working on a painting, Mrs. Thompson walked into the art room. Her eyes widened with surprise as she saw it. “This is absolutely beautiful, dear. You have a real 18 .”
I smiled with pride as I finally found my thing.
Lily’s words came back to me, and I 19 that she had been right all along. I wasn’t average; I was exceptional.
From that day forward, I carried my new-found confidence with me, no longer afraid to stand out. I learned that everyone has their own special qualities, and we should 20 and celebrate them.
13．A．special B．worried C．popular D．positive
14．A．warmly B．happily C．weakly D．shyly
15．A．imagined B．decided C．remembered D．noticed
16．A．measure B．improve C．express D．explore
17．A．dream B．confidence C．influence D．excitement
18．A．chance B．problem C．talent D．challenge
19．A．inferred B．wondered C．doubted D．realized
20．A．discover B．collect C．honor D．praise
清华大学附属中学中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
At the age of eight, I attended my first Kathak (卡塔克舞) class because I didn’t want to feel left out by my friends. My mother was very 13 of my decision. “Give it a try. You might just love it,” she said.
However, four years later, I was sure I 14 Kathak. Maybe it was because of the online classes during the flu seasons, which felt like a waste of time. Maybe it was the seeds of self-doubt that had taken root. Or maybe it was just the one-step chakkar (脚尖旋转), which seemed as frightening and 15 as climbing Mount Everest. I couldn’t be certain what caused this, but I was struggling to understand why I was still dancing.
Seeing my frustration, my mother tried to help by seeking advice from my friends. For a teenager, that was humiliating (屈辱的), and I held her responsible for my 16 . I spent more time arguing with my mother than practicing Kathak.
Looking back, I realize that if my mother hadn’t insisted, I would have quit long ago, and my life would probably be 17 . However, fate had its own plan. After I reached the ninth grade, I had bigger things to worry about, like my sleep schedule and the science project. Kathak took a backseat on my list of priorities (优先). Too busy to hate anything or anyone, I stopped wasting my breath arguing with my mother. I just got by with each dancing class, and, if I was honest, I kind of appreciated those two hours when there was nothing else on my mind.
Months went by, I didn’t realize how much I had 18 , but suddenly I could do ten one-step chakkars. I started to look forward to dancing. As I danced, the sound of each drumbeat resonated (共振) deeply within me. My body moved naturally to the melody, and the jingle of bells chased away my 19 thoughts. I felt peaceful. I found myself enjoying every second of it.
Reflecting on the journey that has brought me this far, I realize that passion isn’t always love at first sight. Sometimes, it grows slowly. Thanks to my mother’s support and belief in me, I have discovered my true 20 . I was just too headstrong to see it at first. For me, Kathak is not just about dancing; it’s about self-discovery and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.
13．A．sure B．supportive C．ashamed D．tired
14．A．changed B．mastered C．judged D．hated
15．A．unorganized B．inconvenient C．unachievable D．unfortunate
16．A．suffering B．laziness C．opinions D．needs
17．A．lonely B．different C．messy D．dangerous
18．A．reviewed B．replaced C．dreamed D．progressed
19．A．creative B．real C．anxious D．critical
20．A．passion B．personality C．pride D．depth
石景山区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Liam had always wanted to learn how to paint. He had spent years admiring beautiful artworks in museums and online, but he had never picked up a brush himself. “I don’t have the 13 ,” he would always say. But deep down, he knew that he was just afraid of failing.
One afternoon, as he walked past a small art workshop, he saw a 14 in the window: “Painting Class for Beginners—Join Today!” Without thinking too much, he pushed the door open and walked inside. The instructor, a kind-looking woman named Ms. Oliver, welcomed him with a warm smile. “Have you 15 before ” she asked.
“No,” Liam admitted (承认). “I don’t think I’m very good at drawing.”
“Well,” she said, handing him a brush, “you’ll never know unless you try.”
Liam took a deep breath and put his brush into the paint. At first, his hands felt shaky, and his strokes (笔触) were 16 . But as time passed, he slowly learned some skills.
“You’re doing great,” Ms. Oliver encouraged him. “Art is about 17 yourself, not about being perfect.”
Liam nodded, feeling excitement. By the end of the class, he had created a simple but colorful painting of a sunset. It wasn’t perfect, but it was his. As he packed up his things, he turned to Ms. Oliver. “I never thought I could do this,” he said.
She smiled. “The only real failure is not starting. Keep painting, and you’ll see yourself 18 .” Liam left the workshop that day with a new sense of achievement. Maybe he wasn’t an artist yet, but he had taken the first step, and that was what 19 .
A few weeks later, he hung his first painting in his living room. Every time he looked at it, he felt proud—not because it was perfect, but because it was proof that he had tried.
And from that day on, whenever someone told him they were afraid to taste something new, he would smile and say, “You’ll never know unless you begin.” His words were simple, but they 20 the power of experience. And who knew Maybe one day, he would have a whole wall filled with his own paintings.
13．A．interest B．confidence C．talent D．habit
14．A．sign B．picture C．brush D．book
15．A．taught B．written C．designed D．painted
16．A．unreal B．uncertain C．unusual D．unfamiliar
17．A．expressing B．respecting C．protecting D．drawing
18．A．smile B．succeed C．improve D．graduate
19．A．remained B．appeared C．followed D．mattered
20．A．locked B．carried C．used D．stored
首都师范大学附属中学中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
I learned how to accept life as it is from my father. However, he did not teach me 13 when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was weak and ill.
My father was once a strong man who loved being active, but a terrible illness took all that away. Now he can no longer walk, and he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is difficult. One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started talking about life, and I told them about one of my 14 . I said that we must very often give things up as we grow—our youth, our beauty, our friends—but it always suggests that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father 15 up. He said, “But, Peter, I gave up everything! What did I gain ” I thought and thought, but I couldn’t think of anything to say. Surprisingly, he answered his own question: “I 16 the love of my family,” I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes, along with hope and thankfulness.
I was 17 by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated (愤怒的) at someone, I would remember his words and become 18 . If he could replace his great pain with a feeling of love for others, then I should be able to give up my small irritations. In this way, I learned the power of acceptance from my father.
Sometimes I 19 what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy. For now, though, I am grateful for this one 20 .
13．A．confidence B．responsibility C．honesty D．acceptance
14．A．decisions B．experiences C．inspirations D．beliefs
15．A．spoke B．turned C．summed D．opened
16．A．had B．accepted C．gained D．enjoyed
17．A．surprised B．touched C．frightened D．confused
18．A．quiet B．calm C．relaxed D．happy
19．A．wonder B．doubt C．know D．guess
20．A．award B．suggestion C．gift D．word
顺义区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Emily’s father was taking her to visit her grandmother. Emily was going to be away for three months. “I can’t leave Tobias behind,” she said.
“You will have to,” said her father. “You can’t take a mouse into another country. It’s a rule.”
Emily thought it was a silly rule. Tobias was a small, harmless mouse. She decided to take him 13 .
At the airport, Emily put her bag on the X-ray machine. Tobias was inside, snuggled (蜷缩) up in a sock. Emily felt her legs 14 and her heart beating fast. But the woman by the X-ray machine just smiled and said, “Have a good flight.”
Emily picked up her bag and boarded the plane with her dad.
On the plane, Emily waited until her dad and the woman next to her were asleep. Then she opened up the sock to check on Tobias. But suddenly, Tobias jumped out! He 15 on the woman’s knee.
The woman shouted loudly. Emily quickly caught Tobias and hid him in her bag.
A flight attendant rushed over.
“There is a terrible, ugly mouse!” cried the woman.
Emily felt angry. How dare she call Tobias ugly! “She was asleep,” Emily said.
“There is no mouse here,” said the flight attendant to the woman. “You were just 16 .”
Emily’s dad filled out a form before they landed. He ticked no to: “Are you bringing any live animals into the country ”
The man at the X-ray machine smiled at Emily. “Put your bag here,” he said.
Emily saw the man frown (皱眉). She watched as he opened the bag and pulled out the sock. Then he said, “Come with me, please.”
Emily 17 her dad into a small room. There was a police officer and other people in uniforms. Tobias was in the sock on the desk.
The police officer talked to Emily’s dad. “This is very 18 ,” he said. “You have tried to smuggle (走私) an animal into this country and you have lied on this form.”
Emily felt 19 spread over her like a black shadow.
“It’s my fault,” Emily said in a small voice. “Dad didn’t know I had Tobias. I didn’t want to leave him behind.”
The police officer stared at Emily. Then he began to type. “What’s your name ” he asked. “Have you ever been in trouble before ”
Emily opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
It was a real 20 for Emily. Tobias had to go into quarantine (隔离检疫) for six months. It cost a lot of money. Her dad had to pay a big fine as well.
Emily realized she had made a big mistake. If she was called an animal smuggler, she might never visit her grandmother again. Emily learned there was a very good reason for rules.
13．A．patiently B．happily C．secretly D．proudly
14．A．burning B．shaking C．kicking D．moving
15．A．danced B．rode C．slept D．landed
16．A．dreaming B．crying C．shouting D．arguing
17．A．forced B．directed C．hurried D．followed
18．A．serious B．strange C．unusual D．special
19．A．anger B．sadness C．pain D．fear
20．A．problem B．suggestion C．lesson D．chance
三十五中九年级中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Ashley was outspoken, fashionable, and the “Queen Bee” in my school.
I looked 13 to her and idolized her. I listened to the music she listened to, wore the clothes she wore. I even took art class though I had really wanted to take theatre. I finally fitted in her group.
One day, I skipped out of my last class a few minutes early to get seats for our group at the dining hall. Concentrating on my homework, I didn’t 14 they had sat down behind me. Before I could say a word, I realized what they were talking about.
I listened 15 . “She’s such a loser,” one girl said.
Another girl added, “Ashley, she always follows you, trying to copy you.”
“I wish she would leave us alone. We were in the same summer school and now she thinks we’re best friends.” The once familiar voice sounded so 16 and strange.
I was mortified. My hands were shaking. I couldn’t help crying sadly. I felt heart-broken for the very first time. How did this happen I 17 we were friends.
I ran home. My mother just held me while I sobbed for hours. The advice she gave me was so 18 , and I had heard it a million times, “Just be yourself and people will like you for who you are.” This time it became so profound. Then and there I decided to find myself back. That was exactly what I did.
Over the next month, I went through a lot of changes. I bought new clothes that I wanted to wear. I no longer went to art class with them, and took theatre. I began making new friends. I developed my own 19 and never again followed the crowd.
I had an amazing school year. When I look back, I think it was the year when I discovered the person I was going to be. Despite the pain I felt that day, it was a 20 they had given me.
13．A．down B．up C．in D．forward
14．A．remember B．recall C．notice D．imagine
15．A．sadly B．silently C．hardly D．slowly
16．A．serious B．special C．weak D．cold
17．A．found B．admitted C．realized D．thought
18．A．funny B．simple C．useful D．different
19．A．skills B．habits C．projects D．opinions
20．A．gift B．choice C．promise D．surprise
三帆中学中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
It was the middle of July. I had spent two days exploring a bat cave in thedesert in southern New Mexico. The cave was part of an ancient flow of lava（熔岩流），now hardened into rock. I had left the cave and was driving my pickup truckon a rough（高低不平的）track across the 13 surface of the lava flow.
Suddenly, the truck came to a stop, caught on a black lava rock.
A quick check of the underside 14 the worst: the truck's axle（车轴）was bent，nearly broken intwo. I couldn't 15 help in such faraway country. I put the food and cans of water into my backpackand set off on foot, going north, the direction of the main highway．I was low on water. Too little food didnot matter much, but hiking across the desert in July without water could be dangerous. As I set out,unreasonable 16 came over my mind. I was afraid of everything around me. Each creature mademy heart jump. In my mind, every movement was a scary animal about to strike and kill me.
I walked for hours and cried until I 17 that nobody was around to hear plaining wasuseless. A change came over me. I began to feel less afraid. Fear was replaced by curiosity. I went on,and slowly but surely began to see the desert world differently, through 18 eyes, not frightened ones.That night I lay on the warm sand, using my backpack as a pillow. The sky went dark. The starsbegan to shine in the hugeness of the heavens. With a smile I thought how little there was to fear, afterall. By noon the following day I 19 north. I began to think how lucky I was to see the wild desertworld. A wrecked truck and a forced hike across the desert gave me an/a 20 to see what few othersever saw
Late in the day, I came to a farmhouse. I drank all the lemonade that the farmer and his wife had intheir refrigerator. "I liked it out there," I told them when we got to talking. "I just wish I had been lessfrightened. I would have noticed more that way "I know what you mean," the man said thoughtfully."It's a rare sight, that desert wilderness, a rare sight’
13．A．clean B．flat C．hard D．smooth
14．A．proved B．ordered C．thought D．imagined
15．A．choose B．explain C．suggest D．expect
16．A．pride B．fears C．pains D．surprise
17．A．wondered B．remembered C．described D．realized
18．A．tired B．nervous C．interested D．satisfied
19．A．continued B．searched C．improved D．increased
20．A．change B．opportunity C．attention D．responsibility
通州区中考一模
It was the end of July. Eric had spent a week at an ocean camp on the beach. Now, he had nothing to do.
“I’m so bored,” Eric said.
“Why don’t you go to 13 the new neighbors ” his mom suggested. “A family moved in while you were away at camp. They have a son your age.”
Eric sighed (叹气) but put on his shoes anyway. Facing new people always made him 14 , and his mom knew that. All summer, she 15 him to make new friends. He knew she wouldn’t take no for an answer.
Eric knocked and the door opened. “Hi!” shouted a boy. “My name is Kevin. You must be Eric! Your mom told me all about you! Do you want to see my new room I’m going for an ocean style: whales, waves and ships—you know ”
Eric smiled. Usually, he would have thought Kevin’s non-stop 16 was too much for him, but if there was one thing he loved to talk about, it was ocean. “Do you have a favorite ocean animal ” He asked as he followed Kevin inside.
From that moment on, summer flew by. Eric and Kevin became unable to 17 , spending hours together. They could not have been less alike, but their shared interest in the ocean 18 them together.
In the new term, Kevin formed an ocean club, and he talked Eric into becoming the first member. One day, Kevin decided to recommend Eric for the president of the ocean club. He made the statement in front of everyone without asking Eric first. Eric felt his hands 19 begin to sweat (出汗).
“I have to make a speech ” He asked Kevin.
“That’s right!” Kevin answered.
The 20 of speaking in front of everyone made his heart pound. Eric refused, saying that he didn’t want to be the center of attention. Kevin was confused and a bit hurt.
Eric didn’t attend the next ocean club meeting. Kevin realized his mistake and came to Eric. He said he understood Eric better now and hoped Eric would still be a part of the club. Eric decided to give it another try, and they continued to work together.
13．A．meet B．invite C．help D．teach
14．A．excited B．smart C．surprised D．nervous
15．A．agreed B．pushed C．followed D．caused
16．A．changing B．showing C．chatting D．arguing
17．A．understand B．relax C．communicate D．separate
18．A．organized B．drew C．caught D．noticed
19．A．magically B．finally C．suddenly D．strangely
20．A．purpose B．influence C．thought D．experience
文汇中学中考模拟
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Disappointment is Followed by Unexpected Connection
My daughter with her two friends drove to the nature park for a hike. On returning to the parking lot after the hike, they 13 , to their disappointment, that their car windows were broken. Shattered (破碎的) glass was everywhere and their purse and iPad were stolen from the car.
Without a second thought, they called the police. The police tried their best to investigate (调查), hoping to find some clues. Yet the methods they tried weren’t 14 even when given the device locations via finding apps.
That evening my daughter got a 15 from a lady on social networks. She said she had 16 a purse and a backpack on the street with ID card and credit cards in it.
We were thinking over the 17 of this caller. She had called from the neighboring city. My daughter decided to call her the next day and learn more about her instead of 18 .
The next day we called her as planned. It turned out that lady was an elementary school teacher and agreed to meet my daughter at a police station. On arrival, the kind teacher gave my daughter all the belongings she had found. This teacher was indeed practicing what she 19 !
What an example she set to go out of her way for a 20 , to make the effort to connect and follow through.
13．A．considered B．discovered C．admitted D．ignored
14．A．important B．necessary C．helpful D．powerful
15．A．message B．way C．sign D．chance
16．A．inspected B．lost C．thrown D．found
17．A．target B．determination C．intention D．ambition
18．A．ending B．doubting C．hoping D．following
19．A．masters B．creates C．monitors D．teaches
20．A．volunteer B．partner C．stranger D．friend
西城区中考一模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
I started working at a new company. A reorganization was happening right as I got there, and tensions (紧张) were high. I decided to do something about it.
I 13 out little paper ponds (池塘) from blue paper I found in the copy room. I made eighteen of these ponds with little paper lily pads (睡莲浮叶) and reed grass, waited for everyone to go home, and dropped them around the office.
And then I 14 180 tiny multicolored plastic ducks all over the office—in the paper ponds, in the break rooms, on the copiers. I came into work the next day like nothing had happened, and watched everyone slowly become aware that they were completely surrounded (包围) by tiny ducks. There were still people in the office who didn’t know where the duck ponds were from, but I came clean by the end of the day to my direct coworkers, because everyone was 15 if they were allowed to take the ducks and I needed to tell them YES!
Over the next few weeks, the ducks moved from the ponds to people’s desks. Many people started 16 color sets and arranging their ducks in a pattern (图案). A few of the empty ponds were relocated to people’s desks to 17 their duck families. One coworker told me she had a duck to stand for each of her family members. Another came to me looking for a red duck because it was the only 18 they were missing from their lineup. People from other buildings started coming over to ours to see the ponds and take a duck. Like tourists.
But it didn’t end there. Soon other 19 started showing up in the ponds, and it certainly wasn’t me that was doing it. There were rabbits one week and frogs the next. Dogs, fish, turtles—there was a new wave of tiny animals every few days, seemingly all from different people. My new boss has a bag of tiny sea animals at her desk now, and she gives them out to whoever wants them. At this point it is almost 20 to find a desk that doesn’t have at least one tiny animal on it.
Small acts of kindness and tiny gifts at work started a kindness revolution, creating a wave of goodwill.
13．A．picked B．cut C．put D．handed
14．A．hid B．bought C．placed D．drew
15．A．uninterested B．unworried C．unfamiliar D．unsure
16．A．selling B．printing C．collecting D．cleaning
17．A．warm B．free C．house D．study
18．A．color B．size C．shape D．set
19．A．plants B．tourists C．coworkers D．animals
20．A．exciting B．impossible C．common D．impolite
燕山区中考一模
There were only 15 minutes until lunch. But everyone in Mrs. Stretch’s math class was waiting excitedly for the start of Around the World.
Around the World was Eddie’s favorite 13 game. He loved racing against a classmate to solve a math problem. Eddie won and lost. But his friend Michael never lost. He was the champion (冠军) of Around the World. Every week he would go around the classroom winning against everyone.
“Are we all ready ” Mrs. Stretch asked. Everyone 14 .
“Then let’s begin,” said Mrs. Stretch. “Talia, you start.”
Talia was new to the class. This would be her first time playing. She jumped up and went over to Eddie’s desk. Eddie stood up, too.
“Twelve times two,” said Mrs. Stretch.
“Twenty-four!” Talia called out, a second before Eddie could.
Eddie sat down, 15 but still happy to know the right answer.
Talia moved on to challenge the next classmate. She seemed unstoppable. Finally, Talia got to Michael.
“Eight times twelve.” Mrs. Stretch said.
“Ninety-six!” shouted Talia first.
The class was shocked, then everyone cheered for Talia, today’s champion “Nice job, Talia,” said Mrs. Stretch. “It’s time for 16 , everyone. Now line up, please.”
Eddie stood to go to lunch. He noticed Michael had his head down on his desk, his face buried in his arms. Eddie walked to Michael and put his hand on his shoulder.
“It’s OK to lose,” Eddie said. “I lose Around the World all the time. You’re still great at multiplication.”
“That’s not why I’m upset,” Michael said into his arms. “No one 17 me. They cheered when I lost.”
“You think they cheered against you ” Eddie asked.
“Why else ” Michael said.
“I think they cheered because they were too surprised,” Eddie said. “You’re the champ. Talia had to do her best to 18 you. So, people were excited about it.”
“She is really good at math,” Michael agreed.
“And so are you,” said Eddie. “You help us all work harder. Because of you, we 19 have the best math class in the whole school.”
“Thanks,” Michael said. He smiled at Eddie, “Do you want to sit together at lunch ”
“Sure,” said Eddie. “You can quiz me on math problems and help me get better.”
Michael stood up. “ 20 accepted!”
13．A．club B．hall C．classroom D．field
14．A．laughed B．nodded C．shook D．understood
15．A．afraid B．angry C．satisfied D．disappointed
16．A．school B．lunch C．class D．work
17．A．needs B．notices C．likes D．admires
18．A．beat B．support C．respect D．control
19．A．immediately B．probably C．hardly D．extremely
20．A．Challenge B．Mistake C．Courage D．Chance
延庆区中考零模
Digging into the Past
Last year, Kate Marshall was given a very exciting opportunity—to help her father, who’s a history expert, at a historical site (遗址)! He was leading a team to dig up and explore the area.
When they arrived, though, the site wasn’t quite what Kate had 13 .
In fact, the whole area was actually still covered in grass. So the first job was to remove it all and prepare the 14 for digging. Says Kate, “Dad hadn’t warned me I’d have to work so hard as soon as we got there!”
But when the site was completely cleared, the team found pieces of ancient pots on the ground. However, those weren’t as exciting as everyone had thought. Kate’s dad told them that the important pots were still under the ground. And because no one had 15 them for centuries, the team would learn far more about their history—but first they would have to dig deeper. Says Kate, “Some people were a bit disappointed by that news. But we all knew Dad was right!”
The site was divided into small squares, with a 16 for each square, who told everyone how to dig. “That wasn’t as easy as it sounded, either,” Kate reports. “Instead of just digging great big holes, we all had to dig really 17 , and remove small amounts of soil each time. That way, everyone made sure they didn’t miss anything. So it made sense.”
“My friends at home were really interested in what I was doing,” Kate explains. “They kept texting me to ask what I’d found. They probably imagined it was things like gold jewelry (珠宝). But actually, we were looking for 18 , everyday objects that could tell us about the people who’d lived in the area centuries ago.”
In the end, though, Kate wasn’t disappointed by what she found. “One day, when I was digging away, I found a stone with a strange shape. It 19 out to be a small figure of a horse. Someone had obviously made it hundreds of years ago, which meant it was really important. Dad cleaned it up, and said it would go to the nearby 20 . I was pleased with that at last, as I’d found something interesting!”
13．A．expected B．remembered C．experienced D．reported
14．A．snow B．river C．land D．grass
15．A．watered B．touched C．painted D．created
16．A．climber B．rider C．driver D．leader
17．A．quickly B．carefully C．deeply D．curiously
18．A．ordinary B．expensive C．valuable D．cheap
19．A．stood B．checked C．went D．turned
20．A．library B．company C．museum D．supermarket
二十、育才学校中考零模
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
The Fish I Didn’t Catch
I still remember my first fishing trip as if it were but yesterday. It was a still, sweet day of early summer. I received the first fishing pole from my uncle’s hand, and walked with him towards the 13 .
My uncle, who knew where the best hangouts of fish were, fishing pole kindly placed me at the most favorable point. I threw out my line as I had so often seen others, and 14 eagerly for a bite. Nothing came of it. “Try again,” said my uncle. Suddenly the bait (鱼饵) went down out of sight. “Now for it,” I thought, “Here is a fish at last.”
I made a strong pull, and brought up a tangle of weeds (一团海草). Again and again I cast out my line and drew it back 15 . I looked at my uncle appealingly (可怜巴巴地). “Try once more,” he said, “We fishermen must have 16 . It took me a whole day until I got my first fish.”
Suddenly something pulled hard at my line, and swept off with it into deep water. Jerking it up, I saw a big fish wriggling (扭来扭去) in the sun. “Uncle!” I cried, looking back in uncontrollable 17 , “I’ve got a fish!” “Not yet,” said my uncle. As he spoke, there was a plash (泼溅) in the water, my hook hung empty from the line. I had lost my 18 . My patience was used up.
I sat down on the nearest stone and 19 to be comforted. Even my uncle promised that there were more fish in the river. He refitted my bait, put the pole again in my hands, and told me to try my luck once more.
“But remember, boy,” he said, “Never show off catching a fish until he is on dry ground.”
Though years have now passed, I have always been reminded of the fish that I did not catch. When I hear people show off a work as yet undone, I call to mind that scene by the river, and the wise warning of my uncle, “It’s no use to talk too 20 about anything until it’s done.”
13．A．river B．hill C．park D．forest
14．A．listened B．jumped C．waited D．read
15．A．broken B．empty C．open D．shiny
16．A．hope B．courage C．intelligence D．patience
17．A．sadness B．satisfaction C．disappointment D．excitement
18．A．prize B．money C．way D．job
19．A．forgot B．refused C．reminded D．wanted
20．A．carefully B．directly C．proudly D．actively
