2025河南中考英语完形填空专题复习练习题【含答案解析】

2025河南中考英语完形填空专题复习练习题
（2025·河南·中考真题）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
A long time ago, there lived two woodcutters called Barry and Kent in a village. Every morning, they went out into the forest and cut wood to sell at a nearby market.
One hot day, the woodcutters were eating their lunch under a tree 1 a beggar (乞丐) came walking towards them.
“My name is Clark, and I’m very 2 ,” said the beggar, as he walked up to the two woodcutters. “Can you 3 a little of your lunch for me ”
Barry felt great 4 for Clark, and he took from his bag some food that he 5 for later, and wanted to give it to the poor man. But to his surprise, Kent, who was a 6 man too, stopped him from offering the food.
Kent said to Clark, “We both work all day long and we only have enough food to get us through the day. But if you wish, I can lend you my ax (斧子) and 7 you to cut wood. Then you can sell the wood. And you will have a good 8 of buying yourself food.”
Clark looked a bit unhappy because he had been so looking forward to the food. But after a second thought, he took Kent’s ax, and then watched 9 as Kent explained how to cut wood. Clark was 10 at first, but hours later, he began to cut more quickly.
At the end of the day, the three men walked to the market, 11 the wood that they had cut. Very soon, all of their wood was 12 .
“Look at this!” Clark said with 13 . “It’s amazing! I have never had so much money in my life!”
“You have done well. After all, it was your first 14 ,” said Kent, and then he took Clark to a shop in the town and helped him 15 an ax.
“Thank you for everything you did for me,” Clark said to Kent and walked away happily.
1．A．when B．though C．unless D．after
2．A．shy B．sleepy C．hungry D．thirsty
3．A．collect B．heat C．check D．spare
4．A．pity B．fear C．hate D．pride
5．A．served B．kept C．tasted D．wasted
6．A．funny B．lazy C．brave D．kind
7．A．leave B．teach C．force D．warn
8．A．chance B．game C．excuse D．place
9．A．coldly B．secretly C．doubtfully D．carefully
10．A．slow B．silent C．crazy D．serious
11．A．passing B．carrying C．storing D．throwing
12．A．sent off B．given away C．used up D．sold out
13．A．attention B．shame C．excitement D．patience
14．A．trip B．try C．plan D．order
15．A．return B．repair C．choose D．clean
（2024·河南·中考真题）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Last night, Frank had a dream about the coming math test, which troubled him very much these days. So he was in a 16 mood (心情) when he woke up.
Uncle Robin once told Frank about “white noise”—noise made by a fan or soft rain is a (n) 17 of white noise. Frank had tried it and it really worked! After that, whenever he felt worried about something, he would 18 white noise with his headphones.
With the 19 of the math test still in his mind, Frank went to get his headphones. He 20 he had left them on his desk, but they were gone. His little brother Andy was always 21 his things—without asking. He ran into his brother’s room and started shouting at him in 22 . “Where are my headphones You can’t just take my things! Or I’ll take yours!” He grabbed (抓起) one of his brother’s toys and 23 it on the ground, breaking it into two pieces. Andy started to 24 , and Frank stormed out, feeling better.
Frank’s mom heard the shouting and went into Andy’s room. “Hey,” she said 25 , “stop for a second and tell me how you’re feeling.” Mom never shouted. Frank knew that she thought it was better to talk about 26 instead of getting angry.
“He always does this, Mom!” Frank shouted. “I’ll have a math test…and…and I had a bad dream …” Frank 27 shouting. In a calm (平静的) voice, he said, “I 28 what I did was bad. I’m sorry, Andy. I really get mad 29 you take things without asking, but breaking your toy wasn’t 30 . I will buy you a new one.”
Frank’s mom said, “Well done, Frank, and, Andy, ask first next time, OK ”
“OK, I’m sorry too,” said Andy and they all smiled.
16．A．bad B．cheerful C．playful D．strange
17．A．list B．gift C．example D．introduction
18．A．talk about B．listen to C．turn down D．wait for
19．A．results B．thoughts C．prizes D．purposes
20．A．expected B．decided C．discovered D．remembered
21．A．repairing B．cleaning C．breaking D．borrowing
22．A．anger B．fear C．shame D．surprise
23．A．tied B．burnt C．threw D．placed
24．A．cry B．rest C．help D．share
25．A．sadly B．shyly C．softly D．bravely
26．A．dreams B．habits C．choices D．feelings
27．A．kept B．stopped C．enjoyed D．practiced
28．A．wish B．know C．hear D．promise
29．A．unless B．before C．when D．though
30．A．right B．easy C．enough D．crazy
（2023·河南·中考真题）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
It was a rainy, windy October afternoon. Garth stood outside his house with a wide smile. This was 31 weather for testing his new invention—Umbrella Hat. He could hardly wait to see whether it could keep the rain off. He carefully 32 the hat on his head and started walking 33 along the street. It worked!
Suddenly, three boys in his neighborhood appeared and 34 him. Todd, the biggest one, pulled his Umbrella Hat off his head.
“What’s THIS ” he asked.
“It’s an Umbrella Hat. You can wear it on rainy days and…” Garth said.
The boys 35 , “Will anyone wear that stupid thing ” Todd threw the hat onto the ground and they ran off.
Garth picked up his Umbrella Hat from the ground in tears. “Maybe Todd was 36 …in reality, who would ever need his invention ” He lowered his head and thought to himself.
Suddenly he 37 and saw a lady looking at him. “I was just leaving my house 38 I saw you and those boys. Are you okay ”
Then she saw the 39 Umbrella Hat and asked, “Er… what’s that ”
“It’s my Umbrella Hat. I thought of it and made it myself…” answered Garth.
“What a creative 40 you have! Don’t ever let stupid boys put you down! Keep inventing and one day you will 41 something really great!” said the lady.
“And you have given me a wonderful 42 ,” she continued, “I have a gadget (小器具) shop—Gadgets4U—and I’d like to hold a 43 to find the best young gadget inventor in our town. I will display (展示) three best inventions in my shop. I’m sure you will have a(n) 44 of winning a prize.”
Garth was very 45 . Gadgets4U was one of his favorite places and the thought of having his invention displayed in that wonderful place was too exciting for words. He suddenly felt much better and could already feel lots of new ideas coming out, waiting to spring into life!
31．A．cold B．perfect C．strange D．changeable
32．A．raised B．placed C．dropped D．repaired
33．A．heavily B．madly C．thankfully D．purposefully
34．A．guided B．praised C．stopped D．refused
35．A．replied B．laughed C．wondered D．greeted
36．A．right B．angry C．polite D．silly
37．A．came up B．gave up C．looked up D．showed up
38．A．when B．until C．if D．after
39．A．ugly B．old C．broken D．tiny
40．A．mind B．habit C．game D．tool
41．A．show B．meet C．plan D．create
42．A．skill B．gift C．idea D．job
43．A．party B．meeting C．conversation D．competition
44．A．choice B．chance C．excuse D．experience
45．A．surprised B．bored C．relaxed D．worried
（2022·河南·中考真题）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Bella arrived home late from school that day. When she walked past her mother’s room she found her mum was 46 in bed, and seemed to be very weak.
Bella entered her room and heard the cries from her little sister. She knew her dad would expect her to 47 her sister. And she also had to prepare meals for the whole family 48 her mum did before. Bella thought it was not 49 because she also had schoolwork to do, just like everyone else in her class. Why did she have to be the grown-up
When she got out of the room, she saw her 50 sitting at the kitchen table, lonely and tired. Suddenly, something happened inside Bella. She 51 that her father, as well as a husband, must be really 52 .
Then she heard a deep voice from her father, “Make the 53 , will you, Bella ”
She was going to find a(n) 54 to meet her friends, but she stopped and said to herself, “It is a 55 time for everyone in our family. I guess making meals is just what I can do to help. “Then she 56 went into the kitchen and began peeling (削) potatoes.
“OK, Daddy.” said Bella. “Everything will be all right and we can 57 .” At the moment, she saw a smile on her father’s face. She felt 58 — grown-up, somehow. It was really good to 59 a smile to her father’s face, even for only a moment.
“Daddy, whatever happens, we will be OK. Right ”
“Yes, we will. If we 60 each other, we’ll always be all right.”
They both smiled at each other over the table.
46．A．still B．only C．even D．almost
47．A．look for B．look after C．look over D．look through
48．A．as B．until C．since D．unless
49．A．clear B．ready C．fair D．true
50．A．brother B．sister C．mum D．dad
51．A．explained B．expected C．realized D．promised
52．A．moved B．worried C．pleased D．surprised
53．A．bed B．table C．dinner D．present
54．A．excuse B．suggestion C．example D．question
55．A．full B．hard C．good D．right
56．A．simply B．bravely C．quietly D．suddenly
57．A．decide B．manage C．forget D．understand
58．A．terrible B．wrong C．lucky D．different
59．A．bring B．keep C．turn D．hold
60．A．refuse B．control C．support D．introduce
（2021·河南·中考真题）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
“I don’t want to go, Miss White. I’m frightened (害怕的), very frightened,” Monica told her teacher.
Monica was a very 61 girl. She always sat at the back of the classroom, 62 or taking notes. Every Monday morning, there would be a special show in her class and one student would be 63 to make a speech about his or her dream. Miss White hoped that Monica could have a try the next week. But she refused.
“I know that it seems 64 for you, but it will help you build up your confidence,” said Miss White. Monica was lost in thought.
The next day, Monica came to Miss White’s office. Miss White was 65 that she would take the chance. Miss White red-penciled her manuscript (手稿) of speech, corrected her 66 , and even helped with her body language. She advised Monica to practice, to 67 that she was speaking confidently in front of her class. 68 a whole week, Monica practiced speaking in font of her imaginary friends and teacher. Behind the locked door of her bedroom, she told them about her 69 .
Finally, Monday arrived. 70 Monica was called upon to give her speech, she 71 and walked to the front of the class without any notes, in a show of confidence. Monica’s successful performance brought everyone a great 72 . The whole class clapped (鼓掌) for a full minute when she completed her speech. Miss White 73 . She had known that Monica would make it when she 74 took her first step to overcome (克服) her fear of speaking in public.
From that day, Monica’s life changed for the better. At the age of 23, she became a news reader. People who see her on television now will find it hard to 75 that she was once a shy girl who refused to speak up in class.
61．A．active B．lazy C．quiet D．polite
62．A．reading B．singing C．talking D．laughing
63．A．warned B．forced C．caught D．chosen
64．A．difficult B．important C．necessary D．interesting
65．A．mad B．glad C．bored D．afraid
66．A．instruction B．conversation C．explanation D．pronunciation
67．A．realize B．examine C．imagine D．introduce
68．A．By B．For C．With D．Along
69．A．job B．hobby C．dream D．promise
70．A．When B．Until C．Since D．Though
71．A．woke up B．looked up C．stood up D．dressed up
72．A．secret B．thought C．decision D．surprise
73．A．agreed B．smiled C．answered D．regretted
74．A．easily B．luckily C．quickly D．bravely
75．A．expect B．believe C．discuss D．express
Passage1（2025·河南郑州·三模）
On Saturday afternoon, Mom took me to the shopping mall to get a gift for my brother’s birthday. I 1 out a cool video game that just came out. Then I 2 it to Mom so that she could pay for it. But Mom said I had to buy it with my own money.
We have these 3 named the Fullers who live a few doors up, and they go away on vacation every summer. They 4 leave their dog, Princess, in the kennel (养狗场). But this year, they told me they’d pay me five dollars a day to feed Princess and take her out 5 cleaning the mess she made. I found I’d be able to 6 a lot video games with that money.
But I guess Princess is shy about going to the bathroom in front of strangers, 7 I ended up spending a lot of time standing around in the hot sun waiting for the dog to hurry up and go. I’d wait and wait and 8 would happen, and then I’d just take Princess back inside.
But every time I’d leave, Princess would make a big 9 , and I’d have to clean it up the next day. Toward the end of the summer I got 10 . I realized it would be a lot 11 to just clean up all of the messes at once instead of doing it every day.
So I fed her and let her do her own 12 for about two weeks.
Then, the day the Fullers were to be back, I headed up the hill with all my cleaning supplies. Guess what The Fullers 13 their trip short in advance (提前) and got home a day earlier.
They didn’t 14 me for the messes. But I just felt too embarrassed and sorry to accept their 15 . From that day on, I made up my mind that I would never put off my present work till tomorrow.
1．A．carried B．picked C．dropped D．gave
2．A．avoided B．completed C．sent D．handed
3．A．relatives B．enemies C．neighbors D．strangers
4．A．hardly B．usually C．finally D．recently
5．A．as well as B．instead of C．thanks to D．because of
6．A．buy B．sell C．lose D．win
7．A．though B．since C．so D．if
8．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
9．A．collection B．mess C．difference D．mistake
10．A．tired B．excited C．smart D．relaxed
11．A．easier B．impossible C．successful D．necessary
12．A．pollution B．business C．service D．conversation
13．A．lost B．examined C．finished D．achieved
14．A．prepare B．encourage C．mention D．punish
15．A．money B．agreement C．patience D．discussion
Passage2（2025·河南南阳·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Once in a physics class, the teacher asked students, “Why do we have brakes (刹车) in our car ” After a few minutes of 16 , students gave different answers. A student got up and 17 , “Sir, to stop the car.” Another one said, “To reduce and control the speed of the car.”
However, none of the 18 were the same as the teacher’s. Then he said, “I appreciate all of your answers. But in my opinion, the brakes in our cars make us be able to drive 19 ”.
Listening to this, the whole class was silent because no one had 20 this answer. The teacher continued, “ 21 our cars have no brakes, then how fast are we ready to drive our car It is the brakes in our car that give us courage to drive our car faster and reach our destination 22 .”
Similarly there are many such brakes in our life. They seem to 23 us. For example, our parents may ask us about our 24 in life. Their questions and advice may be 25 as brakes that slow us down. But what if we see 26 as our supporters that can protect ourselves while taking risks. From time to time, we have to stop or even 27 so that we can take a big step.
In fact, we should be 28 for brakes in life. Without these brakes we could lose 29 or get into danger. So we need to understand that brakes in our life don’t 30 to push us back. Instead, they help us move forward faster than before.
16．A．rest B．thought C．agreement D．surprise
17．A．asked B．replied C．wrote D．read
18．A．answers B．suggestions C．questions D．introductions
19．A．earlier B．harder C．worse D．faster
20．A．hoped B．imagined C．wondered D．remembered
21．A．While B．Unless C．If D．Though
22．A．safely B．suddenly C．simply D．carefully
23．A．save B．stop C．protect D．push
24．A．worries B．wealth C．decisions D．advice
25．A．found B．considered C．taught D．reported
26．A．it B．him C．you D．them
27．A．get off B．grow up C．run away D．go back
28．A．natural B．thankful C．brave D．sorry
29．A．influence B．control C．weight D．standard
30．A．refuse B．promise C．forget D．mean
Passage3（2025·河南洛阳·一模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Graham stood outside the house and looked up at the sky. After his class began the science part about 31 , he found himself looking at the sky a lot. He wondered what it was like for the 32 when they first landed on the moon. He wondered whether he would ever get to see the moon up close. It was interesting to 33 those, but Graham had to put his curiosity (求知欲) on hold. He had to 34 his model of the solar system for class tomorrow.
Graham went back 35 . He sat down at the kitchen table and looked at the pictures he had drawn for his model. His teacher, Mrs. Malcolm, wanted more than pictures. She 36 a real model of the planets. Graham had tried several different 37 to bring his pictures to life, but none worked. He felt a little 38 . “Are you still working on your science project ” Graham’s 39 Jeffrey asked him as he came into the kitchen. Graham 40 the problem to his brother. Jeffrey was quiet for a minute and then he said, “I think you can 41 it with my idea!”
Graham worked on his 42 using Jeffrey’s idea for several hours. Then he asked his brother to come back into the kitchen. Jeffrey said, “It’s amazing!” Jeffrey’s idea was to use different 43 to stand for the planets. He had seen models completed 44 students from Mrs. Malcolm’s other classes, but none had used different fruits. Jeffrey helped Graham put the model in the fridge so it would 45 be good the next day for school. They then went to sleep happily.
31．A．space B．health C．culture D．environment
32．A．teachers B．doctors C．violinists D．astronauts
33．A．give up B．help with C．look for D．think about
34．A．finish B．change C．receive D．recycle
35．A．inside B．outside C．recently D．together
36．A．mentioned B．discovered C．expected D．described
37．A．skills B．ideas C．exams D．dreams
38．A．upset B．afraid C．excited D．relaxed
39．A．uncle B．cousin C．father D．brother
40．A．noticed B．compared C．discussed D．explained
41．A．mark B．solve C．check D．control
42．A．course B．project C．research D．passage
43．A．trees B．balls C．stones D．fruits
44．A．by B．for C．with D．from
45．A．just B．even C．still D．never
Passage4（2025·河南平顶山·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
“Well, we could use some hot dogs,” I said.
I was at the food kitchen of our local church. They had a small shop where I would sometimes stop to 46 T-shirts or a CD for my son. Once in a while, I would also step back into the kitchen and ask if 47 needed anything. I had got the help of food kitchens a few times 48 I was a young father trying to feed my own family, and I was 49 to give something back now.
This time I could see that most of the shelves were 50 with boxes of dry foods. One thing they said they needed was 51 , however. Hot dogs were cheap and I didn’t mind getting some 52 the little spare money I had. I soon found myself in the 53 and filling my cart (购物车) with as many packs as I could 54 .
As I was paying for them, my mind flashed back to my own 55 . I could see my mom cooking two hot dogs in a pot of boiling water. Next, she put them on a piece of white bread with cheese. To top it off she would 56 a little ketchup (番茄酱). Then she would hand me the plate with her gentle smile and I would eat them 57 . It didn’t cost much but to me, that little boy I had been, it was a feast (盛宴), cooked with 58 , and eaten with happiness.
That memory was still 59 my heart as I dropped off the hot dogs to the food kitchen. It felt good to know that some other little boys or girls out there would soon be having a happy 60 . And as I walked to my car, I could feel my mom smiling at me proudly.
46．A．set up B．pick out C．take up D．give out
47．A．I B．we C．he D．they
48．A．when B．if C．unless D．though
49．A．tired B．worried C．moved D．pleased
50．A．mixed B．stored C．provided D．connected
51．A．meat B．bread C．water D．fruit
52．A．for B．with C．from D．through
53．A．kitchen B．church C．restaurant D．supermarket
54．A．eat B．afford C．prepare D．produce
55．A．country B．hometown C．childhood D．neighborhood
56．A．add B．buy C．share D．collect
57．A．safely B．quickly C．actively D．properly
58．A．love B．support C．experience D．imagination
59．A．losing B．opening C．warming D．breaking
60．A．trip B．party C．lesson D．meal
Passage5（2025·河南商丘·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Jack worked in the local police office. One day, three 61 men went to compete for the last position in the police office. Jack made a 62 for them. He looked at the young men and said, “You all want to be a policeman ”
They all nodded. Jack then pulled out a folder (文件夹), and took out a 63 . Then he showed it to the first young man, “Tell me what you have 64 about this man.”
The young man said without thinking, “He only has one eye!”
Jack 65 his head and said, “Of course, he only has one eye in this picture! This is a profile (侧面像) of his 66 ! You’re out!”
The police officer then turned to the second young man, showed him the 67 photo and said, “What about you Anything 68 about this man ”
The young man said loudly, “Yes! He only has one ear!” Jack shouted, “Didn’t you hear what I 69 said to the other man This is a profile of the man’s face! 70 can you see the other ear You’d never be a good policeman!”.
Jack turned his attention to the last young man and said, “This is probably a 71 of time, but I wanted to try.” He gave the photo to the last young man 72 said, “Did you notice anything unusual about this man ”
The young man said, “Yes, I did. He 73 contact lenses (隐形眼镜).”
Jack took another look at the picture and began looking at some of the paper 74 the folder. He looked up at the young man in surprise, “You’re clever! His brother says he is in contact lenses when I get the picture from him. How could 75 tell that by looking at this picture ”
The young man smiled and replied slowly, “He has only one eye and one ear, so he certainly can’t wear glasses!”
61．A．old B．young C．strange D．weak
62．A．report B．product C．test D．decision
63．A．paper B．postcard C．passport D．photo
64．A．cared B．talked C．asked D．noticed
65．A．shook B．rose C．used D．held
66．A．arm B．nose C．leg D．face
67．A．right B．cheap C．same D．free
68．A．common B．simple C．special D．crazy
69．A．even B．just C．quite D．still
70．A．Where B．How C．What D．When
71．A．rule B．matter C．competition D．waste
72．A．and B．or C．but D．so
73．A．loses B．wears C．takes D．carries
74．A．beyond B．from C．in D．about
75．A．he B．you C．they D．I
Passage6（2025·河南驻马店·三模）
Mum, Sam and Mike were going on their first camping trip. “I’ve been looking forward to this camping trip. It is going to be 76 !” said Mum while she was starting the car.
“I can’t wait to 77 the campsite!” shouted Sam from the back seat.
“Being cold and getting 78 doesn’t sound fun to me,” said Mike, feeling unhappy.
Thirty minutes later, they got to the campsite. As soon as they got out of the car, Sam and Mum started to prepare. The 79 blew hard. Mum turned around to ask Mike for help because the top sheet of the 80 blew away!
Mum asked the two boys to go and look for the top sheet, 81 Mike wanted to stay at the campsite. He preferred to prepare their meals because he only cared about food. Mum asked the two boys to 82 it together. Mike soon agreed and they 83 .
“I think it blew that way,” said Mike, pointing into the woods next to the campsite. Though it was a sunny and windy day, the woods looked dark and 84 . Finally, they went into the woods bravely.
Soon, the ground was very muddy (泥泞的). Mike wanted to go back, but Sam 85 him to keep going. Suddenly, they saw something at the 86 of a tree. It was the top sheet of the tent!
They sat down under the tree and had a 87 . Sam had to climb up the tree. The tree was too high and he needed Mike to 88 him. While Sam was climbing the tree, Mike was using his hands and arms to guard him. Sam got the top sheet 89 and then threw it down.
When they returned to the campsite, Mum 90 them. Mike was happy and he said that maybe camping wasn’t so bad.
76．A．disappointing B．tiring C．boring D．exciting
77．A．reach B．leave C．clean D．count
78．A．tidy B．dirty C．heavy D．bright
79．A．fan B．music C．storm D．wind
80．A．seat B．pot C．tent D．basket
81．A．or B．unless C．so D．but
82．A．find B．repair C．hang D．buy
83．A．set out B．put out C．take out D．keep out
84．A．amazing B．safe C．scary D．fantastic
85．A．invited B．reminded C．promised D．encouraged
86．A．end B．foot C．middle D．top
87．A．discussion B．mistake C．suggestion D．chance
88．A．teach B．drive C．protect D．pull
89．A．differently B．politely C．badly D．successfully
90．A．stopped B．praised C．believed D．warned
Passage7（2025·河南周口·三模）
A boy was at a market with his sister. His sister was looking at a toy shop window. All kinds of toys are on 91 , such as toy cars, planes and dolls, as well as many toy robots. She was 92 in something inside. The boy asked, “What are you looking at ” The sister 93 to a doll. The boy wanted to buy it for his sister, so he asked the shopkeeper, “How much is this 94 ”
The shopkeeper looked at the boy and said, “Well, what can you 95 ”
The boy took out all the seashells (贝壳) he collected from the beach and 96 them to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper took the seashells and started counting them as if they were real 97 . Then he 98 to the boy. The boy asked him, “Is it 99 ”
The shopkeeper said, “Of course. In fact, it’s 100 than enough.” He kept four of the seashells and gave the rest back to the boy.
The boy left with his sister and her new doll 101 . The worker in the shop was surprised. He asked the shopkeeper, “Why did you do that That doll is expensive 102 you only took four seashells from that boy.”
The shopkeeper replied, “To us, these are just seashells. But to that boy, they’re very 103 . When he 104 , he’ll remember that he once bought a doll for his sister with seashells. It might 105 him that the world has generous (慷慨大方的) and kind people. And maybe, he will be generous and kind to others, too.”
91．A．line B．sale C．trip D．time
92．A．excited B．pleased C．interested D．surprised
93．A．pointed B．agreed C．explained D．belonged
94．A．car B．doll C．plane D．robot
95．A．help B．share C．offer D．take
96．A．threw B．lent C．wrote D．gave
97．A．friends B．money C．toys D．stories
98．A．jumped B．ran C．turned D．hurried
99．A．true B．enough C．beautiful D．different
100．A．less B．better C．worse D．more
101．A．loudly B．happily C．easily D．safely
102．A．until B．or C．but D．so
103．A．difficult B．interesting C．comfortable D．valuable
104．A．looks up B．gets up C．grows up D．stands up
105．A．ask B．show C．make D．cheer
Passage8（2025·河南驻马店·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
Parenting can be difficult, but at the end of the day, the No. 1 thing any parent needs to do is to love and support. Everything else is extra (额外的). That means even if a parent doesn’t make much money, they can still be a 106 parent.
Quimado doesn’t have much in life, but he has a 107 . And to him, that is everything. The rubbish collector became 108 after a GMA News article showed just how much he loves his family.
In the 109 , the father of four explained how he got to work at 4 a. m. From there he collects rubbish and 110 his health by touching a lot of harmful objects.
It’s far from a good job, but it’s a job. He does it because he wants a better life for his kids. He wants them to 111 their studies, and he’ll do whatever it takes to support them.
“It’s 112 because I have many children. Though it’s hard, I can 113 it,” he said.
Quimado’s dream came true 114 his daughter Jenny graduated from college in April 2018. It’s been a 115 journey, but the dad said he was proud of her. Jenny is also proud of how hard her father has worked to get her to this 116 .
“His work is honorable, and I’m 117 of him,” Jenny often says. And that’s what pleases Quimado the most. Some kids might feel it’s a (n) 118 to have a father who is a rubbish collector. She strongly 119 hard work is hard work. She also knows what you do for a living doesn’t 120 define (定义) you.
“When people ask, ‘What does your father do ’ she answers, ‘A rubbish collector!’ She is not shy,” Quimado added.
106．A．serious B．lucky C．creative D．successful
107．A．choice B．family C．future D．promise
108．A．well-known B．warm-hearted C．open-minded D．hard-working
109．A．speech B．performance C．story D．notice
110．A．tests B．worries C．protects D．risks
111．A．finish B．remember C．enjoy D．plan
112．A．useful B．similar C．challenging D．impossible
113．A．depend on B．deal with C．try on D．agree with
114．A．unless B．if C．though D．when
115．A．crowded B．long C．common D．popular
116．A．world B．competition C．position D．situation
117．A．proud B．afraid C．careful D．glad
118．A．trick B．secret C．shame D．accident
119．A．doubts B．believes C．accepts D．imagines
120．A．quickly B．gradually C．suddenly D．fully
Passage9（2025·河南信阳·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
Lily was a kind girl. She was really 121 , always ready to lend a hand to others.
On Christmas Eve, Lily was getting ready to 122 with her family. She couldn’t wait to 123 presents with loved ones. Just as they were about to sit down for dinner, the phone rang. Her mother answered and then 124 to Lily with tears in her eyes. “What’s wrong, Mom ” Lily asked 125 .
“Emma’s mother... passed away,” her mother said softly. Lily felt a 126 in her heart. Emma was her best friend. Her mother had been seriously 127 for months and was getting worse. Her passing on such a special day was a shock, though it wasn’t completely 128 .
Without thinking, Lily said, “I need to see Emma now!” Her family understood her 129 about her friend and agreed. On her arrival, Lily found her friend sitting alone by the fireplace. She looked lonely and 130 . “Lily!” Emma cried, hugging her tightly. “I don’t know what to do without Mom.”
“Shh, I’m here,” Lily comforted her, saying, “ 131 how your mom always made us hot chocolate ” Emma nodded.
As they talked, Emma’s father looked at the clock. “Lily, your 132 here was a great gift to Emma. But it’s getting late. Don’t you want to go home for your 133 ”
“They can wait,” Lily replied. “Tonight, Emma needs me more.” Clearly, Lily didn’t 134 them at that moment. Hours of sharing happy memories brought back a smile to Emma’s face. And Lily said “I love you, Emma” when leaving.
135 she walked home through the snowy streets, Lily realized something important. The true joy of the festival wasn’t about getting presents, but about giving love and support to those who needed them most.
121．A．outgoing B．helpful C．creative D．polite
122．A．celebrate B．perform C．travel D．compete
123．A．buy B．send C．exchange D．choose
124．A．replied B．pointed C．mentioned D．turned
125．A．proudly B．nervously C．quietly D．suddenly
126．A．stone B．hope C．dream D．doubt
127．A．tired B．sad C．patient D．sick
128．A．unlucky B．necessary C．unexpected D．common
129．A．worry B．advice C．promise D．situation
130．A．serious B．upset C．embarrassed D．peaceful
131．A．Consider B．Guess C．Remember D．Suppose
132．A．living B．volunteering C．staying D．explaining
133．A．presents B．shows C．goals D．activities
134．A．deal with B．care about C．depend on D．care for
135．A．Because B．Though C．If D．As
Passage10（2025·河南商丘·三模）
My name is Vienna Cammarota, a professional hiker from Italy. I have been a fan of Italian traveler Marco Polo 136 I was young. Years of hiking help me stay healthy. Even at 75, I still have no need for reading glasses.
About 20 years ago, my interest in China was started by a student from Beijing who stayed in my home during his 137 . The communication and the friendship between us made me more 138 in China. So I read the book called The Travels of Marco Polo over and over again to 139 China through its descriptions (描述). The description of the ancient Silk Road in it attracted (吸引) me 140 .
In 2018, the idea of 141 along the ancient Silk Road came to me. This 142 me to plan a journey covering 22,000 kilometers from Venice to Beijing, passing through 15 countries in four years. At first, my children thought it was 143 . However, as they saw the details (细节) of my plan, they gave me their full 144 .
My journey 145 in April, 2022. For more than two years, I experienced many 146 : bad weather, tiredness and lonely moments. But I also learned about the history, culture, and customs of each country I visited. As I explored the remains of the ancient Silk Road, I was shocked by the changes that our world has 147 .
I also witnessed (见证) that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), continuing the 148 of the ancient Silk Road, has helped more and more people across different countries.
Today, walking on the same “golden ancient route” with Marco Polo’s book in hand, I feel 149 of our world. I want to tell friends of my age: Be brave in 150 your dreams. Nothing is impossible!
136．A．if B．unless C．since D．although
137．A．study B．method C．market D．survey
138．A．cruel B．hard C．interested D．smooth
139．A．afford B．hear C．warn D．understand
140．A．sadly B．deeply C．wisely D．politely
141．A．crying B．hiking C．lifting D．swimming
142．A．chose B．regretted C．encouraged D．separated
143．A．impossible B．private C．familiar D．international
144．A．discovery B．failure C．advice D．support
145．A．threw B．died C．began D．failed
146．A．standards B．difficulties C．purposes D．illnesses
147．A．dealt B．compared C．influenced D．experienced
148．A．spirit B．harm C．technology D．education
149．A．tired B．full C．proud D．afraid
150．A．giving up B．running after C．taking off D．turning down
Passage11（2025·河南周口·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
There once was a baker famous for his golden-brown bread. He learned to make 151 from his grandfather and did it the same way for years. People 152 the warm, familiar taste of his bread, and people lined up every day at his shop.
Soon he opened a new shop, and he proudly baked his bread in a big oven. “I will never 153 to use my way of baking!” he said. But over time, fewer 154 came. He kept using the same flour and spent the same time baking, 155 people wanted new tastes.
One morning, a neighbor brought him bread from another 156 . “Try this bread with honey and fruit,” she said. The baker didn’t like the idea but 157 took a bite. To his surprise, it was 158 —soft, sweet and full of new ideas. His own bread, though still good, seemed too 159 now.
“You’re great at baking,” the neighbor said kindly, “but people love new things. Why not try adding something 160 ”
The baker felt ashamed (惭愧的). For years, he had 161 “strange” bread. This time, he noticed his mistake. That night, he tried adding nuts, spices and fruits while keeping using his own 162 of baking.
Days after, his shop began to 163 both classic bread and new kinds. Customers came happily to buy his bread. Even people who didn’t love bread came to 164 his new kinds of bread.
The baker put up a new sign: Old and New, Both Great. This experience taught him: To keep up with the times, you are supposed to 165 your way of thinking and always keep learning new things.
151．A．ice-cream B．fruit C．cake D．bread
152．A．covered B．paid C．loved D．agreed
153．A．fail B．guess C．encourage D．understand
154．A．doctors B．students C．teachers D．customers
155．A．if B．but C．so D．because
156．A．hotel B．library C．museum D．shop
157．A．either B．ever C．still D．even
158．A．delicious B．ugly C．boring D．common
159．A．simple B．exciting C．special D．quick
160．A．wide B．safe C．different D．normal
161．A．laughed at B．put up C．taken in D．turned off
162．A．space B．time C．way D．side
163．A．imagine B．sell C．buy D．forget
164．A．explain B．try C．show D．worry
165．A．remind B．teach C．refuse D．develop
Passage12（2025·河南平顶山·三模）
When my friend suggested that we join the new Tai Chi (太极拳) Club, I thought he was 166 . I always believed tai chi was for old people. However, after the first class, I 167 that I was wrong. It was amazing. Tai chi led to a big 168 both in my body and mind.
I still remember my first few tai chi classes. The basic skill I learned was keeping a balance (平衡). An action was called “golden rooster (公鸡) standing on one leg”. Following the instructions, I tried to 169 on one leg. It seemed that it was not a hard one, 170 I still failed many times. Soon, I felt bored and 171 from practicing over and over again. I started to 172 myself. Maybe I was really 173 in this kind of exercise. Just then, my coach taught me how to relax myself. Step by step, I made 174 . Later, I was able to do more difficult actions and feel peace of mind as well. My love for tai chi became strong. I even wanted to 175 the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi.
I found tai chi is 176 influenced by Chinese yin and yang. The practice of it helps to keep a balance through opposites: left and right, up and 177 , breathing in and breathing out... Finally, tai chi brings about a state of body balance and 178 peace.
Now I can honestly say it helps me become much 179 . I sleep better at night, and I am more active during the day. More importantly, practicing tai chi has made me better 180 the Chinese culture. I am sure I will continue to practice tai chi and enjoy the advantages it has brought me.
166．A．joking B．waiting C．reading D．explaining
167．A．forgot B．dreamed C．required D．realized
168．A．decision B．problem C．change D．love
169．A．sit B．stand C．lie D．jump
170．A．so B．and C．but D．because
171．A．lazy B．tired C．afraid D．hungry
172．A．thank B．praise C．doubt D．control
173．A．right B．weak C．strict D．interested
174．A．friends B．mistakes C．noise D．progress
175．A．learn about B．hear from C．make up D．take off
176．A．simply B．highly C．clearly D．deeply
177．A．on B．down C．off D．away
178．A．world B．mind C．life D．thought
179．A．safer B．heavier C．prouder D．healthier
180．A．understand B．teach C．translate D．encourage
Passage13（2025·河南信阳·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
As the sun drops, a mountain village in Hubei becomes noisy. An open-air movie screening (放映) is about to 181 . Villagers arrive at a small square, one after another. As the sky turns 182 , the movie begins. The villagers eat snacks and discuss the characters with each other 183 they are watching the movie.
Watching open-air movies is the main way to relax in the area. More than 15 years ago, the local government 184 some projectionists (电影放映员) to screen movies for villagers. Thanks to the projectionists, it was 185 for people in the village to watch movies once a month. In the past 186 , they have screened more than 45,000 movies in all villages in the area.
Liu Xin was one of the first projectionists. She used to be a projectionist at a 187 in the city. She thinks what she is doing now is quite different 188 her old job. By screening movies in the villages, she can directly 189 the people there and know how they like the movies right away. “I’ve travelled to many places and met many people, but I 190 had such an experience in the city. I’m 191 that I can bring lots of joy to the villagers,” Liu says.
Before organizing the movie screenings, the projectionists always think of 192 opinions from villagers first and know what they want to watch. Some elderly people have 193 going outside to watch movies. So the projectionists visit their houses to give 194 personal movie screenings.
Villagers in the area like watching movies a lot, and they 195 the projectionists more. “They have made our lives full of fun,” a villager says.
181．A．stop B．finish C．start D．cancel
182．A．dark B．bright C．new D．old
183．A．though B．unless C．because D．while
184．A．warned B．organized C．expected D．protected
185．A．hard B．meaningless C．busy D．possible
186．A．minutes B．hours C．days D．years
187．A．library B．cinema C．hospital D．museum
188．A．as B．with C．from D．to
189．A．look after B．communicate with C．worry about D．laugh at
190．A．never B．always C．often D．sometimes
191．A．sorry B．afraid C．glad D．angry
192．A．copying B．spreading C．avoiding D．collecting
193．A．interest B．difficulty C．joy D．ability
194．A．him B．her C．us D．them
195．A．love B．hate C．believe D．help
Passage14（2025·河南周口·三模）
Once upon a time, the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best, the most important, and the most favored.
Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of 196 and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. 197 the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.”
“You only think about the earth,” Blue cut in 198 , “but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace, without which, you would all be 199 .”
Red shouted out, “I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood — life’s blood! I am the color of danger and 200 . I am willing to fight for a cause bravely. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon.”
Finally Indigo (青色) uttered, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination, “Think of me. I am the color of 201 , hardly noticed, but without me you all become shallow. I stand for 202 and reflection (深思).”
And so the colors went on boasting (吹嘘) more 203 and proudly, each was proud of his or her own 204 . Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightning and thunder rolling and booming. 205 started to pour down heavily. The colors crouched down in fear, 206 close to one another for comfort.
Rain began to state, “You 207 colors, fighting among yourselves, each trying to 208 the rest. Don’t you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different ”
“From now on,” The rain continued, “when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color to 209 that you can all live in peace. Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow.” And so, whenever good rain washes the world, and Rainbow 210 in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another.
196．A．peace B．health C．life D．growth
197．A．Look up B．Look out C．Look after D．Look over
198．A．finally B．suddenly C．ugly D．strangely
199．A．something B．nothing C．everything D．anything
200．A．respect B．regret C．secret D．courage
201．A．sadness B．darkness C．shame D．silence
202．A．patience B．discussion C．thought D．praise
203．A．softly B．excitingly C．close D．loudly
204．A．advantage B．duty C．doubt D．difference
205．A．Snow B．Rain C．Fog D．Wind
206．A．drawing B．attracting C．pushing D．complaining
207．A．foolish B．smart C．gentle D．mad
208．A．help B．protect C．beat D．warn
209．A．argue B．remind C．examine D．cover
210．A．admires B．misses C．appears D．lifts
Passage15（2025·河南驻马店·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Once upon a time, in a country filled with magic and wonder, there lived a young boy named Oliver. Oliver was a 211 orphan (孤儿) who had grown up on the streets. He had a kind heart and was always ready to help others 212 he was not rich at all. He dreamed of 213 a happy life.
One day, as Oliver was walking through a market, he 214 an old cloak (斗篷) hidden among some rubbish. It seemed that nobody wanted the cloak, so he 215 to take it with him.
To his surprise, when he 216 the cloak, he became completely invisible (不可见的) to those around him. Oliver realized that the cloak was not 217 . He said to himself that the cloak was magic.
With his magic cloak, Oliver had some new adventures. He 218 those people in need. He also fought against the bad people. More and more people 219 knew about Oliver and his magic cloak. He was called the “Invisible Hero”. Oliver was 220 with the name and he loved his cloak even more.
A rich man knew about Oliver’s cloak. He wanted to buy the cloak. He offered to give Oliver a lot of 221 . He said the money could bring Oliver a lot of 222 . Oliver needed money, and he said he would consider the rich man’s offer. While he was thinking about it, he 223 a wise man’s words, “True happiness has nothing to do with 224 . Kindness and helping others can bring you happiness.”
The next day, Oliver visited the rich man and 225 his offer politely. The rich man was not angry. He said Oliver was great. From that day on, Oliver decided to continue to use his cloak to help more people in need.
211．A．rich B．poor C．free D．busy
212．A．because B．until C．although D．unless
213．A．losing B．winning C．valuing D．leading
214．A．found B．bought C．sold D．made
215．A．decided B．agreed C．hated D．regretted
216．A．put away B．put on C．put off D．put down
217．A．perfect B．colorful C．common D．broken
218．A．discovered B．introduced C．congratulated D．helped
219．A．easily B．greatly C．hardly D．quickly
220．A．satisfied B．careful C．familiar D．disappointed
221．A．books B．money C．bags D．clothes
222．A．kindness B．weakness C．happiness D．sadness
223．A．organized B．forgot C．remembered D．thanked
224．A．wealth B．time C．energy D．friendship
225．A．chose B．warned C．accepted D．refused
Passage16（2025·河南驻马店·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Growing up, Dad had always struggled (挣扎) with his weight. By 20, he was already 171 kg. He had to do something. So he decided to 226 fast food to red meat and vegetables. He even 227 a gym. Within a year, he lost 50kg.
Then one day, a car accident left him unable to 228 for months. He felt terrible and started eating fast food again for comfort. Before he knew it, he got back the 229 he had lost.
When he met Mom, Ashley, she didn’t care about his 230 and they went on to have three girls, me included. Once we were old enough, we would invite him to play with us. 231 we asked, he would have fun with us. But even a short walk would leave him feeling like he was about to have a heart attack (心脏病).
One day, a poster outside the gym made him really 232 . They were running a six-week challenge—$10,000 for the winner.
For years, he had been 233 excuses not to start a healthier lifestyle. Now he realized this was a(n) 234 . He went inside to sign up.
With our 235 encouragement, he didn’t give up. As time went by, he 236 felt his clothes getting looser (宽松). And his mind felt clearer than ever. When the challenge 237 , he was the winner.
Now Dad weighs in at 98 kg. But what 238 him most is being able to join in family activities. And his change has encouraged me to start gymnastics (体操). I dream of one day 239 in the Olympics. What he has done always makes me feel 240 . And he has taught me that with love and determination (决心), I can achieve anything.
226．A．try B．change C．test D．prepare
227．A．joined B．considered C．interviewed D．managed
228．A．perform B．volunteer C．explore D．train
229．A．progress B．courage C．weight D．height
230．A．size B．work C．family D．influence
231．A．Until B．Unless C．Though D．When
232．A．worried B．interested C．honest D．embarrassed
233．A．putting up with B．looking down on C．coming up with D．making up for
234．A．dream B．chance C．warning D．agreement
235．A．normal B．curious C．powerful D．professional
236．A．gradually B．seriously C．necessarily D．carefully
237．A．spread B．happened C．continued D．finished
238．A．excites B．surprises C．improves D．supports
239．A．practicing B．relaxing C．competing D．communicating
240．A．proud B．familiar C．helpful D．responsible
Passage17（2025·河南安阳·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
My family is still recovering from the terrible times of the past two years. They began when my teenage son became ill. His 241 led to kidney failure (肾衰竭) and an ongoing need for treatment.
As anyone who has cared for a(n) 242 child knows, the stress doesn’t go away. My husband and I were tired, and we forgot how to 243 —we couldn’t have a simple conversation without fighting. Our once-happy home became tense (紧张的) and unhappy.
One day, my son and I were discussing the 244 on the last Valentine’s Day (情人节). I remembered that his dad gave me a kazoo (卡祖笛) for our Valentine’s Day.
My reaction (反应) to this gift was surprise, and then 245 disappointment and embarrassment. I, a professional pianist, couldn’t get it to make a 246 . The kazoo finally got forgotten.
But my son was 247 and asked to see it. After some trouble, I found it.
“You couldn’t get a sound ” he asked. “What’s so hard about it ” “I don’t know. It just never 248 .”
My husband took the kazoo and said, “It’s 249 ! Look! You just do like this and blow.” Nothing happened. Surprised, he tried again. 250 there was no sound. My son laughed.
Seeing his face light up was wonderful. Soon, we were all 251 .
It was as if the dark had left and the 252 was let in. My son took a turn to the kazoo. He did no better than us. There was more laughing.
It was the 253 10 minutes of the past two years. The mood stayed light for the rest of the evening. Months later, we still remembered that evening.
My son recently had a successful operation (手术). 254 his life would still have challenges, everything changed a lot. That experience with the kazoo was a turning point. It showed us that there are always things to smile at and 255 . And we can still connect as a family.
241．A．health B．anger C．disease D．family
242．A．quiet B．sick C．nervous D．active
243．A．create B．stop C．exercise D．communicate
244．A．gifts B．customs C．diaries D．habits
245．A．heard of B．turned into C．put on D．looked for
246．A．mistake B．sound C．face D．decision
247．A．polite B．worried C．interested D．relaxed
248．A．worked B．agreed C．smiled D．cried
249．A．boring B．lucky C．easy D．pale
250．A．Hardly B．Still C．Even D．Almost
251．A．blowing B．laughing C．crying D．jumping
252．A．sunshine B．cloud C．moon D．love
253．A．saddest B．fastest C．worst D．best
254．A．So B．Unless C．Until D．Although
255．A．write B．realize C．enjoy D．open
Passage18（2025·河南周口·三模）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too 256 . So he sent them each to go and look at a pear tree that was far away in turns. The first son went in the winter, the second in the 257 , the third in the summer, and the youngest son in the fall.
258 they had all gone and come back, he called them together to 259 what they had seen. The first son said that the tree was 260 and bent (弯曲的). The second son said “no”—it was covered with green leaves, and full of 261 . The third said there were many flowers on the tree and they 262 so sweet, and it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. The last son 263 with all of them. He said it was a harvest season and full of 264 .
The man then 265 to his sons that they were all right, because they had each 266 but one season in the tree’s life. He told them that they cannot 267 a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the 268 of them can only be measured (衡量) at the end, when all the seasons are up.
If you 269 when it’s winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, the fulfillment of your fall. Don’t let the pain of one season 270 the joy of all the rest. Only in this way can you really know and understand the things around you. Enjoy your seasons, enjoy your life!
256．A．seriously B．quickly C．carefully D．bravely
257．A．summer B．autumn C．winter D．spring
258．A．When B．Though C．Unless D．Before
259．A．remember B．repeat C．describe D．follow
260．A．old B．ugly C．sick D．special
261．A．love B．interest C．hope D．happiness
262．A．smelled B．tasted C．looked D．sounded
263．A．played B．communicated C．worked D．disagreed
264．A．leaves B．fruit C．trees D．water
265．A．promised B．explained C．shouted D．suggested
266．A．missed B．seen C．offered D．introduced
267．A．judge B．believe C．find D．examine
268．A．decision B．importance C．nature D．choice
269．A．show up B．wake up C．give up D．cheer up
270．A．avoid B．bring C．share D．influence
Passage19（2025·河南南阳·三模）
That day, Tom was called lo his teacher Dwyer’s office. He was feeling 271 when he talked with his teacher.
“I feel as if I had no 272 of my life at the moment. My parents are telling me one thing, but my friends are telling me another. Things 273 change and I lose my way.” Dwyer nodded his head and left the office, returning 274 a chessboard after a few minutes. Then he 275 the chessboard on the table between them and asked Tom to start. They exchanged a few turns without any real purpose before Dwyer spoke.
“In the game of 276 , who are you ” Dwyer asked ten minutes later.
“I feel like a pawn (卒). I am limited in my movement and don’t have much 277 to move,” answered Tom.
“Who would you rather be ” Dwyer asked.
“I’d rather be the queen, of course. She can move in any direction and is the 278 piece on the chessboard,” Tom said.
“Are you sure about that ” Dwyer added.
“Of course! Don’t I express myself 279 ” Tom answered.
However, Dwyer didn’t agree with him and raised a 280 idea. “Although the queen is strong, you shouldn’t be the queen. You need to be the player moving the pieces around. Stop being 281 around by others and take charge (掌管) of yourself. There are too many people around us whose lives are 282 by other people. Stand up and take charge 283 you are better than them! We weren’t born to be pieces moved around on a chessboard. We were born to 284 the world greatly.”
Tom 285 and nodded in agreement. He rose from his chair and walked out of Dwyer’s office, deciding to change the world.
271．A．common B．valuable C．terrible D．perfect
272．A．control B．dream C．success D．hobby
273．A．seldom B．hardly C．never D．always
274．A．with B．of C．about D．on
275．A．cleaned up B．gave out C．put down D．threw away
276．A．football B．basketball C．dance D．chess
277．A．money B．wealth C．courage D．spirit
278．A．highest B．thinnest C．strongest D．lightest
279．A．clearly B．carefully C．widely D．quickly
280．A．strange B．different C．wonderful D．similar
281．A．laughed B．compared C．dropped D．pushed
282．A．controlled B．killed C．finished D．improved
283．A．because B．if C．although D．when
284．A．discover B．describe C．introduce D．influence
285．A．succeeded B．promised C．understood D．practiced
Passage20（2025·河南信阳·三模）
On weekends, I usually go to yard sales with forty dollars. I always 286 to find something I can sell online, and make a good profit (利润).
One day, at a yard sale, I saw a violin for just 30 dollars. I bought it right away without knowing its real 287 . I called my friend Rick to do a quick search online to 288 how much such an instrument would cost.
289 , Rick said there weren’t any violins like that listed. After I hung up, I began to worry: Maybe 290 would buy the violin at all.
On my way home, an old man asked if I could sell him the violin for forty dollars. I 291 and handed him the violin. I returned home 292 . Then I sat at the computer and searched for 293 about second-hand violins. To my surprise, I found three violins just like mine selling for over 500 dollars each! I 294 Rick hadn’t checked carefully.
I felt awful 295 I had sold the violin at a low price. I decided to buy it back, but Rick said the 296 would soon get bad. Turning a deaf ear, I rushed out of my house. However, it suddenly began to rain heavily. I had to go home. I was 297 , feeling I lost a lot of money.
As time went on, I almost forgot it. One day, when I was walking on the street, an old man 298 me, “Good morning! Because of your generosity (慷慨), my love of 299 has grown stronger. Now, I volunteer to teach kids to play the violin…” Then I knew he was my violin buyer. Hearing his words, I was 300 of my decision that day. Sometimes, the real value is in helping others.
286．A．hate B．regret C．expect D．refuse
287．A．size B．value C．quality D．meaning
288．A．care about B．think about C．pick out D．find out
289．A．However B．Anyway C．Instead D．Perhaps
290．A．somebody B．anybody C．nobody D．everybody
291．A．worried B．repeated C．agreed D．continued
292．A．happily B．especially C．suddenly D．exactly
293．A．advice B．notices C．messages D．information
294．A．explained B．realized C．forgot D．warned
295．A．though B．because C．until D．unless
296．A．environment B．accident C．weather D．situation
297．A．sad B．calm C．excited D．satisfied
298．A．invited B．introduced C．greeted D．reported
299．A．dance B．music C．travelling D．reading
300．A．afraid B．careful C．bored D．proud
答案解析
（2025·河南·中考真题）
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
A long time ago, there lived two woodcutters called Barry and Kent in a village. Every morning, they went out into the forest and cut wood to sell at a nearby market.
One hot day, the woodcutters were eating their lunch under a tree 1 a beggar (乞丐) came walking towards them.
“My name is Clark, and I’m very 2 ,” said the beggar, as he walked up to the two woodcutters. “Can you 3 a little of your lunch for me ”
Barry felt great 4 for Clark, and he took from his bag some food that he 5 for later, and wanted to give it to the poor man. But to his surprise, Kent, who was a 6 man too, stopped him from offering the food.
Kent said to Clark, “We both work all day long and we only have enough food to get us through the day. But if you wish, I can lend you my ax (斧子) and 7 you to cut wood. Then you can sell the wood. And you will have a good 8 of buying yourself food.”
Clark looked a bit unhappy because he had been so looking forward to the food. But after a second thought, he took Kent’s ax, and then watched 9 as Kent explained how to cut wood. Clark was 10 at first, but hours later, he began to cut more quickly.
At the end of the day, the three men walked to the market, 11 the wood that they had cut. Very soon, all of their wood was 12 .
“Look at this!” Clark said with 13 . “It’s amazing! I have never had so much money in my life!”
“You have done well. After all, it was your first 14 ,” said Kent, and then he took Clark to a shop in the town and helped him 15 an ax.
“Thank you for everything you did for me,” Clark said to Kent and walked away happily.
1．A．when B．though C．unless D．after
2．A．shy B．sleepy C．hungry D．thirsty
3．A．collect B．heat C．check D．spare
4．A．pity B．fear C．hate D．pride
5．A．served B．kept C．tasted D．wasted
6．A．funny B．lazy C．brave D．kind
7．A．leave B．teach C．force D．warn
8．A．chance B．game C．excuse D．place
9．A．coldly B．secretly C．doubtfully D．carefully
10．A．slow B．silent C．crazy D．serious
11．A．passing B．carrying C．storing D．throwing
12．A．sent off B．given away C．used up D．sold out
13．A．attention B．shame C．excitement D．patience
14．A．trip B．try C．plan D．order
15．A．return B．repair C．choose D．clean
【答案】
1．A 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．D 7．B 8．A 9．D 10．A 11．B 12．D 13．C 14．B 15．C
【导语】本文主要介绍肯特教克拉克砍柴的故事。
1．句意：在一个炎热的午后，伐木工人正在一棵树下吃午饭，这时一个乞丐正朝他们走来。
when何时；though虽然；unless除非；after在之后。根据“the woodcutters were eating their lunch under a tree...a beggar (乞丐) came walking towards them”可知，此处表示动作同时发生，用when引导时间状语从句。故选A。
2．句意：我叫克拉克，我非常饿。
shy害羞的；sleepy困倦的；hungry饥饿的；thirsty口渴的。根据“Can you...a little of your lunch for me ”可知，想要一些食物，所以是饿了，故选C。
3．句意：你们能给我分一点你们的午餐吗？
collect收集；heat加热；check检查；spare匀出。根据“Can you...a little of your lunch for me ”可知，请对方匀一点午餐给自己，故选D。
4．句意：巴里对克拉克深表同情，于是从自己的包里拿出了一些平时准备留着以后吃的食物，想送给这位穷人。
pity同情；fear害怕；hate讨厌；pride骄傲。根据“Barry felt great...for Clark, and he took from his bag some food...”可知，巴里对克拉克深表同情，故选A。
5．句意：巴里对克拉克深表同情，于是从自己的包里拿出了一些平时准备留着以后吃的食物，想送给这位穷人。
served服务；kept保留；tasted品尝；wasted浪费。根据“and he took from his bag some food that he...for later”可知，从自己的包里拿出了一些平时准备留着以后吃的食物，故选B。
6．句意：但令他惊讶的是，肯特也是一个善良的人，他阻止了巴里把食物送给克拉克。
funny滑稽的；lazy懒惰的；brave勇敢的；kind善良的。根据“But to his surprise, Kent, who was a...man too, stopped him from offering the food.”可知，肯特也是一个善良的人，但是却阻止了巴里，故选D。
7．句意：但如果你愿意的话，我可以把我的斧子借给你，并教你如何砍柴。
leave离开；teach教；force强迫；warn警告。根据“I can lend you my ax (斧子) and...you to cut wood.”可知，教克拉克如何砍柴，故选B。
8．句意：这样你就有机会自己买到食物了。
chance机会；game游戏；excuse借口；place地点。根据“And you will have a good...of buying yourself food