上海市2019年中考二英二模汇编：首字母填空 长宁
It is often said that when people go to a different country for the first time they experience culture shock’ because e___81___ is so different: the language, the food, the landscape, the social customs and lots of others! When I first set foot in the City of Leeds, England, I found myself in a c___82___ different culture from that of my own city, Guangzhou. For the first few days of my stay in Leeds I really knew about this so-called ‘culture shock’.
One problem I had was with the food. Obviously Chinese people are not used to the t___83___ of British food, but mentally I was prepared for that ‘shock’. The problem I actually had was with the names of the different types of food. When I went to the university canteen it was very embarrassing: When the woman behind the counter asked me what I wanted, all I could do was to p___84___ and say ‘I want this’ or ‘I want that’.
Something else which was different was the countryside. When I was sitting on the bus heading from Manchester International Airport towards Leeds, I saw through the window large f___85___ of green grass on either side of the motorway. There were no crops but green grass and beautiful trees all the way. Now and then , I could see some sheep or horses grazing（吃草）in a free way in the vast green areas. What a beautiful landscape! You probably wouldn’t see such a scene in China c___86___ in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia because we Chinese use every piece of land to grow crops. As you know, China has the largest population in the world but very I___87___ agricultural land which supports about one fifth of the world’s population. We can’t afford to leave large areas of rich land unused.
I have given some examples of ‘culture o shock’, but after a few days I got over this and really enjoyed my stay in England.
杨浦
I recently took part in a very exciting five-week trip for teenagers, to volunteer at an international wildlife study centre, off the coast of a country far from where I live. The a___81___ of the center was to help protect wildlife. So the project I signed up for included attending classes about wildlife, and going on daily dives under water to collect important information for the scientists back at the centre.
We were w___82___ by staff about our accommodation（食宿）before we arrived at the center. Sure enough, when we got there, we were shown to some small wooden huts where we would live. They were quite b___83___: no indoor washroom and no fridge, so our meals were all vegetarian. However, I hadn’t eaten meat for years, so it was perfect for me.
The day after our arrival, we started our t___84___-learning the names of all the different fish, and how to count and describe them in a way that would be useful to the scientists. We also learnt about a very important underwater creature called coral. However, this creature is now in danger because of problems such as global warming. So a___85___ we did very little work involving the coral itself, we really felt our work in helping local sea creatures was essential.
Every day at the study centre was amazing, but there was one in particular when I was under the water as usual, with my‘diving buddy’， collecting data on the fish in the area. I s___86___ looked up-and found myself face to face with two absolutely beautiful fish. My partner and I decided to spend our last few minutes under the water with these amazing creatures. As we got nearer to the fish, they didn’t seem at all w___87___ about us, and just watched us in an
interesting way, before swimming off towards the coral reef. Unforgettable!
徐汇
In late January, returning home from a day in town, my husband and I were greeted by a couple of birds sitting on a hanging basket in the garden. It seemed that they were planning to build a nest. The next morning, we came home to find a construction had started on the hanging basket, right front of our front door. We didn't have the heart to (81)m_________ it, so the 'building' went ahead, with the pair of birds flying in with building materials. They seemed to be in a hurry to finish this nest.
Finally, after a week, a beautiful nest was (82)c_________. It was woven(编织）with various materials, and lined with hair and wool.
The next day an egg appeared in their nest, followed by (83)a_________ two during the week. Two weeks went by quickly and three baby chicks were hatched(孵出). The tireless task began for the parents to find (84)f_________ to bring back to their babies. In and out both of them would fly during the day to feed their family. It was amazing how (85)q_________ the babies were growing.
One night I approached the nest quietly and took a look into their nest. How lovely to see three little heads and bodies lying orderly side-by- side. They were having a sound sleep with their hearts beating-their little bodies rising and (86)f_________ with each breath. So beautiful, I would have liked to put a kiss on each tiny head but dared not. They were so peaceful with life, and we were so (87)1_________ to be able to share their special moment.
松江
Unusual Festivals
Every country has his own festivals to celebrate different things. Some festivals are more interesting than others because they're unusual — and a lot more fun! Here are just a few unusual festivals around the world.
Holi, the festival of colours, takes place every year in India, Nepal, and other parts of the world. Holi celebrates the c ______81 ____of winter and the arrival of spring. Ifs also a celebration of good over evil. During the festival, people throw coloured powder (粉末）and water at each other. Stores and offices close, and the streets fill with e ______82____ crowds. Ifs one of the most colourful festivals in the world.
The only colour during another famous festival is red. “La Tomatina,' takes place in Bunol, Spain, in August. People come from all over the world for a big food f ______83____. La Tomatina, you see, is the festival of throwing tomatoes! All over the country, people run through the streets throwing red tomatoes at each other. The streets get very messy, but everyone has a good time. A _______84___ strange and cold festival takes place every May or June in Peru. People celebrate with music and dance on top of a glacier! The festival 1______85____ for three days，and people walk out carrying torches (火把）to finish the festival.
Finally, how about a festival with animals? On the last weekend in November, people in Lopburi, Thailand, i______86____ some unusual guests to dinner at the Monkey Buffet Festival. Hundreds of monkeys come to the buffet, where they feast (享受）on fruit, nuts and vegetables. It’s a great tourist attraction, and people from all over the world to watch it.
Unusual or not, festivals have one thing in common all over the world.
They bring people t ______87____, and they give them a reason to celebrate and have fun. 普陀
Once evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher called a family meeting. “We’ve got something important to tell you.” Mr. Thatcher said.
“you see, your mother has been offered a job as co-director of a television station a big city. After thinking long and hard about it, we’ve concluded that the right d____81____ is to move to that city.”
Kenny looked shocked, while his sister Edith breathlessly started asking when they would be moving.
“It’s s_____82___ but exciting!” Edith said.
“We can’t go – I can’t leave all my friends. I’d rather stay here and live with Tony Strong!” Kenny said.
The Thatchers hoped that by the time they moved in August, Kenny would get more used to the i_____83___ of leaving. However, he showed no signs of a___84_____ the news and didn’t want to pack his belongings.
When the morning of the move arrived, Kenny was nowhere to be found. His parents called Tony Strong’s house, but Mrs. Strong said she hadn’t seen Kenny.
Actually Kenny had started walking over to Tony Strong’s house. There was an empty room in the Strongs’ house. Kenny thought maybe he could h____85____ there for a few days. If his family couldn’t find him, they would have to move without him. Then he could still stay with his friends.
But something happened on the way as Kenny walked past all the f____86____ places of the neighbourhood; the fence that he and his mother painted, the tree that he and his sister used to climb. the park where he and his father took evening walks together. How much would these mean without his family? Kenny didn’t take the time to answer that question but hurried back to his house i_____87___ ye wondered if there were any moving boxes of the right size to hold his record collection.
闵行
I like to travel. I have been fortunate enough to make trips to half a dozen countries in Europe. I enjoy seeing new things, experiencing other cultures and (81)m__________ new people. My wife and I recently came back from a driving trip that covered more than 17, 000 kilometers and a little more than six weeks on the road. It was a wonderful adventure filled with new sights and (82)s__________.
We're home now and have settled back into our daily routine of life. We live in a small town, so there are not the same sorts of attractions (83)o__________ in a big city. That does not, of course, mean there is nothing to do, just that we don’t have the big shows and all the shops and other activities a city can provide. Actually, our town is a (84)f__________ place where people say hello to you on the street whether they know you or not, a place where you can walk to almost anywhere you want to go and leave the car at home and a place where being outside is usually very nice because we have generally good weather.
I find that when I am at home, particularly for a while when we have just (85)r__________
from a trip, I feel very pleased. Perhaps it is because everything around me is familiar and the daily routine is so much the same that I can move through it almost without thinking. Perhaps it is because our friends are here, because we can have meals at home instead of always being in restaurants (86) (a__________ it's nice to let someone else do the cooking) and because I can sleep in my own bed. There are times I think it would be nice to simply stop travelling and stay home. We will travel again and we feel fortunate to be able to do so. It's a wonderful world and we want to see as much of it as we can. (87)S__________ , one of the best things about travelling for me is coming home. I'm very content here even if it is difficult to say exactly why.
静安
Staying indoors during winter time can be boring. You need to find some fun apps to play with. Here are a few good c___81___. SpinMe
Is it hard for you to wake up on time every morning? Are you often late for school? If so, you may need a more f___82___alarm clock.
There are thousands of alarm apps, but SpinMe might be an effective one. You cannot turn its alarm off just by pressing a button. You need to stand up and turn around while holding your phone in your hands. And turning the phone around when lying down on your bed won’t work. There is no o___83___way to turn it off.
You can also pick your favorite music for the alarm. It makes the clock more fun to use. Star Walk 2
You may wonder what the stars are c___84___ when sitting in the yard and looking into the night sky. Star Walk 2 can give you the answers.
Just point your phone at the sky d___85___. The app tells you the manes of the stars. It also tells you the history and stories about them. If you move your phone, the app can give you more i___86___ it also shows 3D images of stars. You can move the images around with your finger and have a look. It’s like having an astronomer（天文学家）in your pocket.
Safari Central
You don’t need to go to Africa to see wild animals. Safari Central brings nature to you on your mobile phone. The app can see w___87___you are. It tells you if there are wild animals in your city. It also has 3D images of six wild animals, including elephants and bears. They look very real. You can take pictures with them. Using the app, you can share your pictures with your friends, as well as see their pictures. Animal lovers can use the app to raise money for wild animals.
金山
We often think it certain that our parents are always there for us, but this is not true for “left- behind” children. They h___81___ ever see their parents because their parents work in cities, leaving them behind in the countryside to be cared for by their grandparents.
As in August, China had 6.97million left-behind children, about one-third of all rural children. With Spring festival arriving, the government is calling on parents working outside to r___82___home and celebrate the new year with their kids. In fact, children living without their parents can face many problems, such as their e___83___, safety and mental（心理的）health. For example, their grandparents may not be able to help them with their homework or raise
them properly. This can cause children to have an u___84___feeling, according to Workers’ Day.
The government has taken some action to care for and p___85___ left-behind children, such as sending social workers to rural areas. They will r___86___ to the government if they find that any left-behind child is suffering from abase（虐待）, China Daily noted.
But the best solution is so bring parents and children back t___87___. The government has encouraged those workers to go back to their real hometowns to look for work and business opportunities. Another solutions is to make it easier-for rural children to attend schools in the cities.
黄浦
Life is filled with regrets (遗憾). Anyone around you will have no differently in telling his regrets. As we get older, we look back and wish that we had made better choices. What can we do to a _____81__ future regrets?
Make better plans.
If you start to do something, you need to make a plan b____82___ doing it. The earlier, the better. You will know what comes first and what comes last. You’ll also know what you should do and what you shouldn’t do. When changes happen, you can have more time to deal with them.
Live a more a____83___ life.
You can go around more often. More outdoor activities can keep you busy and relaxed. You also need to be kind. “Thank you” can bring a smile to s _____84__ face. Learn to say “sorry” and don’t be angry with others.
Find the right friend
A friend may make your life and he or she can b ______85_ your life as well. So you need to think twice when you choose a friend. Good friends will always better your ideas.
When you get into troubles, ask others for help. That little help may get you good r ___86____.
Never fear failure Everybody fails.
Even the greatest person failed. We should not fear failure, because failure is not the end of the road. We must take failure as a chance to learn and improve o ____87___.
Life is good. We don’t have to live in our past, but we do hope that we can plan better, live better, and work better when we have the chance to do so.
奉贤
Look at your hands and you will learn a lot about yourself. According to recent studies, if you’re looking for a personality test, look no further t___81___ your own hands—more specifically, your index finger and ring finger. To see what your fingers say about you, now please straighten out your left hand.
If you ring ginger is longer than your index finger, that means you are charming. You are good at sports, e___82___ running and football. You may also be interested in numbers-based subjects like m___83___ and physics. Some might say you can be a bit aggressive（好斗的）, but if you know what you want, why don’t you go for it? Your ideal job would be soldier or CEO.
If your index finger is longer than your ring finger, that means you are a natural leader. You may be more interested in subjects based on words, such as language and literature. In difficult situations, you are confident to g___84___ the way and people look to you for the right answers.
上海市2019年中考英语二模汇编：首字母填空
