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山东省青岛市崂山区2023年中考英语二模试卷
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The Thief Who Sang Storms
—by Sophie Anderson
The Island of Morovia.in the shape of a heart,used to be a quiet place.Humans and the alkonosts ((the bird﹣people who have "sing magic") lived happily together.However(沼泽) on the other side of the island.Among them are 13﹣year﹣old Linnet and her father Nightingale.Linnet has been banished (流放) with her father to the deepest swamps
Linnet wishes she could sing magic,like her father,so that the two sides of her island could be brought together again.When her father is caught,she finds new friends.Yet without her singing magic,Linnet discovers something even more powerful.Something that could save her father
This story about the importance of kindness and overcoming difficulties will leave you with lots to think about.It is a heart felt book filled with adventure(冒险) and amazing story telling from bestselling Sophie Anderson.
Sophie Anderson was born in Swansea,England,and now lives in the Lake District with her family.Her writing is most often inspired by the stories her grandmother told her when she was young.Across her bestselling novels,and The House with Chicken Legs has been put on the stage.
(1)What can you learn about Linnet?
A.She is a thirteen﹣year﹣old alkonost.
B.She lives with her parents and friends.
C.She is responsible for the accident.
D.She lives in her hometown all the time.
(2)Why does Linnet wish she could sing magic?
A.She decides to set out on a journey to save her father.
B.She wants to have an adventure with her new friends.
C.She wishes to bring the two sides of her island together.
D.She expects to own more powerful magic than humans.
(3)Which of the following does The Thief Who Sang Storms want to tell readers?
A.The reason why the alkonosts can sing magic.
B.Everyone should experience some adventures.
C.It is necessary to discover something powerful.
D.The importance of