2021年中考英语短文填空与阅读表达专项练习十七（外研版）

美文阅读 33 （一） We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Li Wenliang. Dr. Li Wenliang, one of the eight “whistleblowers” who tried 1.__________ (warn) fellow medics of the novel coronavirus(/ˈnɒvl kɒrənə'vaɪrəs) when it first emerged /i'mə:dʒ / in Wuhan, 2.___________(die) early on Friday. Wuhan Central Hospital confirm /kən'fɜːm /a statement released on 3.__________ (it) official Weibo account. “Our hospital’s ophthalmologist Li Wenliang was 4.__________ (unfortunate) infected with coronavirus during his work in the fight (A)__________ the coronavirus epidemic,” the statement read, 5.__________ (add) “He 6.__________(die) at 2:58 a.m. on February 7 after attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful.” “After emergency treatment, Li Wenliang 7.___________(pass) away,” the Central Hospital of Wuhan 8. ______________(announce) on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. “We deeply regret and mourn Li’s 9._________ (die).” Dr. Li is a hero, (B)__________ will live in our hearts forever. Best wishes to all the courageous doctors and nurses 10._____________(fight) on the front line. 一、1-10小题用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 二、A、B 两处填入合适的单词：_____________ 三、猜猜划黑线短语“emerged, confirm, mourn”的意思： 四、翻译划线句子的意思。 （二）篇 Eggs stay balanced as spring gets its start 人们为何喜欢在春分时节“立蛋” Why do some Chinese people balance eggs during the Spring Equinox(春分)? The most lively days of spring have come. This year, the Spring Equinox, the 1._________(four) of the 24 solar terms(节气), falls on March 20. The Spring Equinox marks the point when daytime and night equally （ 'i:kwəli）divide the whole day. After this day, daytime will last 2.__________(long) than night. Therefore, it is not only important in China, but also in many other countries around the world. Spring Equinox Day is a public holiday in Japan. In Iran(ɪˈrɑːn在伊朗）, it 3.___________(call) “Nowruz”, which is also known as the Iranian New Year, reported CGTN. Spring Equinox is the best time for 4._________(go) outside, admiring flowers and