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2023年山东省泰安市新泰市中考英语三模试卷
“I can’t believe I had a flat tire (爆胎)!” Tom Shepherd looked at the front tire of his car and sighed. The father had told him to be sure to be careful with his car before he left house. Now, he would have to _____1_____ his father to fix the tire. He knew his father wouldn’t blame (责备) him for the flat tire. But he still was _____2_____ of making the call because something had happened to his father’s car.
“You need some help?” a man’s _____3_____ brought Tom away from his deep thinking. He looked up and saw his friend Jeff’s father. Tom replied, “Well, I’m not sure what to do next.”
Jeff’s dad said “I’m going to have to _____4_____ Jeff for at least another hour before he finishes his soccer class. Why don’t we send it to the tire shop?”
Tom’s eyes lit up with hope. _____5_____ they arrived at the tire shop, Tom realized he knew the owner. He lived only a few houses down _____6_____ where Tom lived. The owner quickly looked over the tire. When he finished the repair, Tom pulled out his wallet, hoping he would have enough _____7_____ to pay for it.
“It’s free,” the man said. Tom felt _____8_____. “I just hope in the future, you’ll bring me your business.” Tom shook his hands and told him he would _____9_____ come again when he needed help. Later, Jeff’s dad ______10______ Tom back to the school. Tom knew he could never have managed everything without such amazing and unexpected help.
1. A. help B. call C. allow
2. A. sure B. proud C. afraid
3. A. voice B. sound C. noise
4. A. care for B. thank for C. wait for
5. A. Once B. If C. When
6. A. about B. of C. from
7. A. time B. money C. space
8. A. relaxed B. surprised C. pleased
9. A. certainly B. luckily C. suddenly
10. A. pulled B. drove C. carried
B
Marie was born in Poland on November 7, 1867. Her mother was ill. After a few years, her father lost his job. In 1883, Marie finished high school. She dreamed of becoming a scientist. In 1891, Marie’s dream came true. She entered a univer