1、中考英语热点话题短文填空练习班级 考号 姓名 总分 1.请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使文章完整连贯。注意每空一词，每词仅用一次，有两词为多余项。请将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。it either be because what else by invent clean popular habit hundredThere is a small thing we use every day. We usually put1in the bathroom. Without it, we might have tooth problems. Can you guess2it i
2、s? Yes, its the toothbrush. But do you know anything about its history?According to some research, before toothbrushes appeared, the ancient Chinese people3their teeth with some small tree branches (树枝). About 800 years ago, people made a kind of brushes with pig hair and bamboo. It might4the worlds
3、 earliest form of toothbrushes. As time went5, the forms of toothbrushes changed. For example, people chose horse-tail hair instead of pig hair6pig hair was too hard. Imagine that you travel back to7of years ago and brush your teeth comfortably. It sounds fantastic, doesnt it?Around the 15th century
4、, the Chinese toothbrush found its way into Europe. It became8among local people soon. The9of toothbrushes was not as famous as that of paper-making, but it was very useful in daily life. Today we have a good10of brushing teeth. We should thank the ancient Chinese for it.2.根据语篇内容，从方框中选择恰当的单词并用其正确形式填
5、空。每个单词只能用一次。proudlyseeIdoorforeignerfirstshowstrongbackhistoryHanfu (汉服) has become popular again in China. More and more young people love it, and they usually wear Hanfu happily and11. The style has also attracted (吸引) many12. Tom, a young man from England, is one of them.Tom teaches English in a
6、school in Xian. In the city, people in Hanfu are often13in the streets. After seeing that many times, Tom started to have a14interest in it and really wanted to have a try. “My first try was the Tang style. I cant forget the15time I put it on.” said the young man. “It made16very special, and it is s
7、till my favourite one today.” Ever time he puts on Hanfu, he has a feeling of travelling17to ancient times.Hanfu is like a18for Tom. It leads to a room of colourful Chinese culture. In the past, he only knew China has a long19. And now Hanfu helps him to know more about Chinese culture.Tom is making
8、 short videos about Hanfu. “I cant wait to20Chinese culture to the world,” said Tom. “I hope more people will learn about Hanfu and China through my videos.”3.从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空、使短文完整、通顺（每空一词，每词限用一次）。nonesilentstandwecouragequestionfastprotectbutwithoutOnce in a physics class, the teacher asked stu
9、dents, “Why do we have brakes (刹车) in our cars?” Soon, students gave different answers. A student21up and replied, “Sir, to stop the car.” Another one said, “To reduce and control the speed of the car.”However,22of the answers was the same as the teachers. Then he said, “All of your answers are righ
10、t. But in my opinion, the brakes in the car make us able to drive much23.”“If the car has no brakes, how fast are we ready to drive? It is the brakes in the car that give us24to drive fast and safely.” Listening to this, the whole class was25because no one had imagined this answer.Similarly, there a
11、re many such “brakes” in our life, which seem to stop us. For example, our parents may ask26about progress or decisions in life. Their27or suggestions may be considered as “brakes” which stand in our way. But we can see them as our supporters which can28us while taking risks. Sometimes, we have to s
12、top or even step back, so that we can take a big step.In fact, it is the “brakes” in life that help us a lot.29these “brakes”, we could lose our direction or get into danger. So we need to understand that “brakes” in our life are not meant to push us back30to make us move forward more quickly than b
13、efore.4.根据短文内容，用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使文章通顺、完整，每词限用一次。improve, solve, unusual, why, read, expression, good, from, enough, mightChatGPT is an AI system(系统) that can have a discussion and create written work. It can create material based on what it has learned31digital books and online naissance. Now three h
14、igh school students in Cyprus have developed an32robot with the help of their teachers. It is special as it uses ChatGPT AI technology.The robot is named AInstein. It is the size of a small adult and even has a screen for a face that appears to show human facial(面部)33. It speaks a North American for
15、m of English. And it can tell jokes, like “ 34was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.” The robot enjoys35science books and spending time playing the violin.The creators of AInstein want to use the technology to36learning experiences in the classroom. In fact, there37be a place for r
16、obots in education after all. British education expert Anthony Seldon predicts that robots will take over the classroom in 2027 and teachers will work as their helpers.One thing is certain, though. A robot teacher is38than no teacher at all. In some parts of the world, there arent39teachers and 916
17、percent of children under the age of 14 dont go to school. That problem could be partly40by robots, because they can teach anywhere and wont get stressed, or tired, or move somewhere for an easier, higher-paid job.5.从方框中选择适当的单词，并用其适当的形式完成短文，每词只能用一次，每空一词。harmfulinfartradekillgroupifslowstrongtheySave
18、 the Sharks!Many have heard of shark fin soup. This famous and expensive dish is especially popular41southern China. But do you realize that youre42a whole shark each time you enjoy a bowl of shark fin soup?When people catch sharks, they cut off43fins and throw the sharks back into the ocean. This i
19、s not only cruel, but also44to the environment. Without a fin, a shark can no longer swim and45dies. Sharks are at the top of the food chain in the oceans ecosystem.46their numbers drop too low, it will bring danger to all ocean life. Many believe that sharks can never be endangered because they are
20、 the47in their food chain. But in fact, around 70 million sharks are caught and48in this industry every year. The numbers of some kinds of sharks have fallen by over 90 percent in the last 20 to 30 years.Environmental protection49around the world, such as WildAid and the WWF, are teaching the public
21、 about “finning”. They have even asked governments to develop laws to stop the sale of shark fins. So50, no scientific studies have shown that shark fins are good for health, so why eat them? Help save the sharks!6.阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。screenreceivebecauseplaypatientchoo
22、seheshortsituationhelpImagine you are collecting some information about winter traditions of northern China. You open a video that you think it could be51to you. But it takes time to load(加载). After ten seconds, it hasnt even52yet. Will you continue to wait patiently?Computer science expert Ramesh S
23、itaraman placed 6. 7 million people in a53similar to the one above. According to54study, 52% of people would give up waiting for the video after only two seconds. And with every second passing, another 5.8 percent of people would55to give up. Sitaramans research shows that people are becoming less a
24、nd less patient. Because of the fast Internet speed, we are used to56“instant gratification (即时满足)”. We expect to get what we want without waiting. When we dont get what we want57, we will be worried or even angry. This happens in front of our58and beyond.But being59doesnt just solve your troubles.
25、It is also the key to success in life. To some degree, many people including J. K. Rowling and Deng Qingming succeed60they are quite patient. When you want to get instant gratification next time, remember that good things do take time. Its better to be patient.7.请阅读下面短文，根据语篇内容，用方框中所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连
26、贯，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。方框中有两个词为多余项。shemakeclubmuchvaluedifferenthetellworkkindparentunderstandLast year we had a new classmate.61name is Danny. He was tall and handsome with dark brown eyes. Many classmates liked him.One day, we62that we would have a school trip at the end of the month. The whole class g
27、ot very excited and the girls began to discuss what to wear and what to bring with them. But Danny simply told everyone he wouldnt go.“Dont you like it, Danny?” our teacher Mr. Sims asked with63.Danny stood up and said, “Its too much money for me. My dad is ill in bed. My mom64in a supermarket every
28、 day. Im not asking them for money.”“Im very proud of you that you can understand your65. Not every student of your age can think about this,” Mr. Sims replied.Then Mr. Sims said to the class, “This year, we are going to do things66. Would you like to raise money for the trip by yourselves? I hope e
29、ach of you can come up with at least one idea.And we67a plan tomorrow.”“Well, my family can afford the trip. Do I still have to do that?” Shelly asked.“Shelly, this will be a different and68learning experience for everyone, whether you have the money or not.”That day, we knew Danny69than before beca
30、use he was not only honest but also brave. His behavior（行为）helped us70what his family had or didnt have couldnt decide who he was. He won the respect of many of us.8.用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文完整正确。（每个单词限用一次，每空限填一个单词。）beendeasybirdproblemdevelopgetnoisehighofferNature is wonderful. It71our best teacher. It
31、teaches us a lot and we are born to learn from it to solve72. For example, scientists used what they saw in nature to improve our way of travelling. In days of high-speed train research and73, scientists were once faced with a noise problem. The trains pushed air through tunnels at74speeds. So, when
32、 a train came out of a tunnel, it could be very, very75. However, kingfisher birds hardly make a sound when they get into lakes or rivers. Engineers76a clever idea. They changed the front of the trains to match the shape of the kingfisher. Then the air could77pass over the trains. The problem was so
33、lved!The kingfisher78example is just one that we learned from nature. Scientists study the smart models that nature can79. Then they use their wisdom(智慧) and imagination to design new products. Nature provides us with80possibilities to find wonderful ways to improve our lives. Learning from nature k
34、nows no bounds(永无止境)!9.阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的词或短语并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一个词或短语，每个词或短语限填一次。movie, or, answer, worry about, they, how, for example, careful, many, changeAbout 30 years ago, parents started to81their kids. This was because their kids were asking for more thingstoys,82and other things they l
35、oved. But how could parents satisfy their kids without spoiling（溺爱）them? The83to the question was simplethe allowance（零用钱）.Today, things havent84too much. Some younger kids can get weekly allowances by doing chores（杂务）around the house. There are also some job chances for older kids. They can do chor
36、es for85neighbors. They might clean houses86walk the dog for them. Weekly allowances help kids learn that money is made through work. Its something they should think about87.Of course, as a child, you can make money in88ways, but how do you manage it?One idea is to save most of it and spend a little
37、.89, if you get $5 a week, you could spend $2 and save $3. Then you can decide90to spend the $2. You could spend it on the pizza you want. You could also save it until you have enough to buy something that costs more.10.阅读短文，根据短文内容从方框中选择合适单词并用其适当形式填空，使短文内容完整。（每词限用一次，有两个词多余）bringhelptopeacefulwhichdi
38、fficultotherjustwhononementionanotherWhat is the best virtue (美德)? What can we learn from water? Laozi, a famous Chinese thinker91lived around 2,500 years ago, might have an answer.Laozi tells us that the top character is just like water. All life in the world cannot live without water, but water ne
39、ver asks for anything in return. It benefits (使受益) all, competing with92. It simply keeps giving quietly. Also, water often stay s where people dont like. This kind of low profile (低姿态) makes water the closest93the law of the universe (万物之规).In dealing with people, we can act as water. Do our best t
40、o help94without trying to get anything back. At the same time, stay humble (谦虚的). Dont always talk about the95you gave to other people. Even if you are in a96situation, you need to stay calm. After all, water will not choose where to be, and it97goes to where it is needed.The Chinese nation has alwa
41、ys held dear Laozis ideas about water. In 2014, President Xi Jinping98it at the welcome dinner of the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Beijing. He said APEC members are99together by the water of the Pacific Ocean and have a shared responsibility to make the Pacific an ocean of100, friendship an
42、d cooperation (合作). This is the wisdom (智慧) water brings us.11.阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺，意思完整，每个单词或短语限用一次。longwhensoschoolbagfor a whileDonna is a primary school student who loves playing with little animals. One day, on her way to school, she saw a homeless cat sitting in a box.101the cat
43、saw Donna, it jumped out of the box and began to miaow. The cat was102cute that Donna couldnt help but start playing with it.The103Donna played with the cat, the more she liked it. The cat seemed to love Donna too and followed her along the way. Donna looked at the cute cat, thought104and decided to
44、 take the cat to school with her. She put the cat in her105and headed for school.aroundcatchevenpossibletake outAfter Donna arrived at school, she quietly walked into the classroom. She opened her bag to106her textbooks. However, the cat jumped out of the schoolbag and started running107the classroom. It climbed into a desk, hid under a chair, and108jumped on to the teachers desk.Just at that moment, the teacher stepped into the classroom. She109the cat gently and told Donna that animals were
