2026年河南平顶山市鲁山县第九教研区中考考前预测英语试题

河南省2026年初中学业水平考试考前预测在望订新卷英语第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案，每段对话读两遍。One, I enjoy running in my free time. What are your hobby? I like reading . books while my sister likes gardening in the backyard. I enjoy running in my free time. What are your hobby? I like reading books while my sister like gardening in the backyard. too. Hi mike. Have you decided where . you want to go? Yes, I will fly to paris. I've always wanted to see the iphone tower in the love. Hi mike. Have you decided where you want to go? Yes, I will fly to paris. I've always wanted to see the iphone tower in the love. Three, excuse me, could I get two to go boxes for the main dish in the sight dishes, please? Of course, i'll bring them right away. Excuse me, could I get two to go boxes for the main dish in the side dishes, please? Of course, i'll bring them right away. For excuse me, could you help me? I'm looking for central station. It's about a thirty minute walk from here. You'd Better take a taxi. IT only takes you ten minutes. Thank you for your advice. I'll take the taxi. Excuse me, could you help me? I'm looking for central station. It's about a thirty minute walk from here. You'd Better take a taxi. IT only takes you ten minutes. Thank you for your advice. I'll take the taxi there. Five. hi. ema, i've heard you love pets. What kind of pets do you have? Hi jack. I have a cat named Bella. SHE is very playful, and SHE is about . three years old. That's wonderful. I have a dog named max. He's very energetic and only two years old. Hi emma. I've heard you love pets. What kind of pets do . you have? Hi jack. I have a cat named Bella. She's very playful and SHE is about three years old. That's wonderful. I have a dog named max. He's very energetic and only two years old. 第二节，听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍，听下面一段对话，回答第六至第7两个小题。Beautiful day . isn't IT. Yes, the sun is shining so brightly today. What's the temperature outside? It's about twenty four degrees. Sales us. Perfect for outdoor activities? Yes, but I heard that might rain in the afternoon. Do you have any outdoor plans? I was thinking about going for a picnic. Maybe I should change my plan. That's probably a good idea. How about the weekend? The forecast looks . Better, really. What's the weather going to be like? They're saying the weather is going to be Sunny and cloudy around twenty three . degrees sales both days. That sounds perfect. Would you like to join me for the picnic then? Sure, i'd love to. Let's hope the forecast is right this time. Beautiful day . isn't IT. Yes, the sun is shining so brightly today. What's the temperature outside? It's about twenty four degrees sales. us. Perfect for outdoor activities? Yes, but I heard that might rain in the afternoon. Do you have any outdoor plans? I was thinking about going for a picnic. Maybe I should change my plan. That's probably a good idea. How about the weekend the forecast looks Better. really? Whats the weather going to be like they're saying . the weather is going to be Sunny and cloudy around twenty three degrees celsius both days. That sounds perfect. Would you like to join me for the pig, mick then? Sure, i'd love to. Let's hope the forecast is right this time. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第9两个小题。These apples look great. How much are they? There are three dollars . per pound, a bit expensive isn't IT. How about two dollars per pound for fifteen pounds? All right, two dollars per pound for fifteen pounds of apples. What's the Price of the pineapples? Since you're buying lots of apples, I can give you four dollars each. Pineapple . sounds good. I'll take two pineapples. So fifteen pounds of apples, that two dollars per pound in two pine apples at four dollars each. That should be thirty eight dollars . in total, right? Yes, you're correct. Here's forty dollars. Keep the change. Thank you for the . good service. I appreciate that. Come back any . time these apples look great. How much are they? There are three dollars per pound. A bit expensive, isn't IT. How about two dollars per pound for fifteen pounds? All right, two dollars per pound for fifteen pounds of apples. What's the Price of the pineapples? Since you're buying lots of apples, I can give you four dollars each. Pineapple . sounds good. I'll take two pineapples. So fifteen pounds of apples, that two dollars per pound, and two pine apples at four dollars each, that should be thirty eight dollars . in total, right? Yes, you're correct. Here's forty dollars. Keep the change. Thank you for the . good service. I appreciate that. Come back any time. 听下面一段独白，回答第十至第十二。三个小题。My name is john. When I was a child, I wanted to be a music producer so I could make a lot of music, but now I am going to become a panda keeper. My grandpa used to be a panda ever as well, so I guess IT comes from him. I think pandas as are wonderful and amazing creatures. Julia is my good friend, and he is from the U. K. When SHE was a child, he really wanted to be an artist because he thought being in artist seemed so cool and fun. But SHE wants to be a teacher now, because he thinks IT is a more practical profession for her. My name is john. When I was a child, I wanted to be a music producer so I could make a lot of music, but now I am going to become a panda keeper. My grandpa used to be a panda keeper as well, so I guess IT comes from him. I think panda's are wonderful and amazing creatures. Julia is my good friend, and he is from the U. K. When SHE was a child, he really wanted to be an artist because he thought being in artist seemed so cool and fun. But SHE wants to be a teacher now because he thinks IT is a more practical profession for her. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15 3个小题。Hi, I need to book a ticket to london. please. Okay, what's your departure date? I'd like to leave as soon as . possible. All right, we have a flight leading tonight, nine fifteen PM, and another one tomorrow morning at eight forty five A, M. Which one would you prefer? I'll take the tonight's flight, please. Great choice. Could you please provide your ID card and credit card? Here you are . great. All set. Your gate number will be announced an hour before departure. Thank you for . your help. Your welcome. Have a pleasant journey. Hi, I need to book a ticket to london, please. Okay, what's your departure date? I'd like to leave as soon as possible. All right, we have a flight leaving tonight, nine fifteen PM, and another one tomorrow morning at eight forty five A, M. Which one would you prefer? I'll take the tonight's flight, please. Great choice. Could you please provide your ID card and credit card? Here you are . great. All set. Your gate number will be announced an hour before departure. Thank you for . your help. Your welcome. Have a pleasant . journey. 第三节，听下面一篇短文，根据短文内容完成表格中所缺的单词，每空一词，短文读两遍。Hello, my name is lily. I'm pha mania. My question today is which country you would like to live in? I personally would like to live in china, specifically in shanghai, where I was a tourist about two years ago. I absolutely fell in love with the country in the city. First of all, i'd like to say that it's a beautiful city with modern buildings in shopping mall, but everything is situated in the jungles, and it's just a combination of all the beautiful trees and the concrete buildings. Secondly, I really like the food is very delicious, and the people are very nice. Everyone is very helpful and polite. I also like the transportation system, which is great. They have subways, which work in all the parts of the city. And of course, the best thing about the city is that IT is situated near the beach, and I absolutely love the sea in the beach, so it's a perfect city for me to live in. Hello, my name is lily. I'm pha mania. My question today is which country you would like to live in? I personally would like to live in china, specifically in shanghai, where I was a tourist about two years ago. I absolutely fell in love with the country in the city. First of all, i'd like to say that it's a beautiful city with modern buildings in shopping mall, but everything is situated in the jungles, and it's just the combination of all the beautiful trees and the concrete buildings. Secondly, I really like the food is very delicious, and the people are very nice. Everyone is very helpful and polite. I also like the transportation system, which is great. They have subways, which work in all the parts of the city. And of course, the best thing about the city is that IT is situated near the beach, and I absolutely love the sea in the beach, so it's a perfect city for me to live in. 机密★启用前 2026年中考学科第三次调研考试 英语 萄 A注意事项： 1.本试卷共8页，六个大题，满分120分，考试时间100分钟。 2本试卷上不要答题，请按答题卡上注意事项的要求，直接把答案填写在答题卡上。答在试卷上的 答案无效。 删 一、听力理解(20小题，每小题1分，共20分)》 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出 最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。 专吸量 1.What does the man like doing in his free time? A.Running. B.Reading books. C.Gardening. 2.How will the man go to Paris? A.By plane. B.By car. C.By train. 3.Where are the speakers talking? A.In a waiting room. B.In a restaurant C.In a post office 4.How far is it from here to Central Station? A.A 13-minute walk. B.A 30-minute walk. C.A 10-minute walk. 5.Whose pet is two years old? A.Emma's. B.Jack's. C.Max's. 第二节 n 听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中 选出最佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍。 和 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。 6.What may the weather be like this afternoon? A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Cloudy. 总 7.How will the speakers spend the weekend? A.By staying at home.B.By having a picnic. C.By making a plan. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。 8.What did the woman buy? 毁 A.Apples. B.Pineapples. C.Apples and pineapples. 9.How much should the woman pay? A.30 dollars. B.38 dollars. C.40 dollars. 英语第1页（共8页） 听下面一段独白，回答第10至第12三个小题。 10.What did Gian want to be when he was young? A.A music producer.B.A panda keeper. C.An artist. 11.Who thinks pandas are wonderful and amazing? A.Gian. B.Gian's grandpa. C.Julia. 12.Why does Julia want to be a teacher now? A.Because she thinks it's cool. B.Because she thinks it's fun. C.Because she thinks it's practical. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15三个小题。 13.Where is the woman going? A.To England. B.To France. C.To Australia. 14.How many choices does the woman have? A.One. B.Two. C.Three. 15.When will the woman leave the airport? A.At 8:45 am. B.At 9:15 pm C.At 9:45 pm. 第三节 你将听到一篇关于一座城市的短文。请用你所听到的内容，填写表格中所缺单词，每空限填 一词或一个数字。短文读两遍。 A perfect city for Lili to 16. in It's a city with modern The food is delicious.The Subways 19. 17. and shopping people are nice,helpful in all the parts of the It's near the 20. malls. and 18. city. 二、阅读理解(20小题，每小题2分，共40分) 阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。 A Noticeboard Performance Club Messy Fingers Club If you'd like to be on the stage,please Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00pmto5:30pm. come to our interview on Saturday 6th September. Kids can get messy with painting,printing Children:10:00 am-12:00 am; and modelling. Adults:2:00 pm-5:00 pm in the main Suitable for children aged 6-11. hall. Meet in the main hall.Just bring an old Rehearsals(排练)will be at7:00-9:00on shirt that you don't mind getting messy! Friday nights in the Blue Room. Photography Club Gardening Club Would you like to take great pictures? We meet on the first Tuesday of each Join our Photography Club every Friday month at 7:00 pm in the Blue Room. from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Blue Room. Exchange plants and tips and meet green- Bring your own camera or rent ours at $10 fingered friends. an hour. October's guest lecturer:Jill Thorn will Beginners welcome. speak on“Creating a Wildlife Garden”. Come to the service center of our community for more information. 英语 第2页（共8页） 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 21.Which club is only available to children? A.Messy Fingers Club. B.Photography Club. C.Performance Club. D.Gardening Club. 22.If you want to be on the stage,what should you do first? A.Bring an old shirt. B.Have an interview. C.Have a rehearsal. D.Meet in the Blue Room. 23.How much will it cost if you rent a camera for two and a half hours? A.$10. B.$20. C.$25. D.$30. 24.When and where will you go if you want to learn to plant flowers? A.Every Tuesday of each month in the main hall. B.Every Tuesday of each month in the Blue Room. C.The first Tuesday of each month in the main hall. D.The first Tuesday of each month in the Blue Room. 25.Who is this text written for? A.The people who want to join funny clubs. B.The people who come to the main hall. C.The people who work in this community. D.The people who study in an art school. 及 One day,a girl walked into the professor's office.After a moment of silence,she said, "Professor,I don't plan to continue with this class." The professor was surprised for a moment and asked,"Why?Can you tell me the reason?" The girl sighed()and said,"I've noticed that some students are playing on their phones, some are chatting and some are even sleeping.It's hard for me to focus on the lessons and I even feel uncomfortable because some students are staring at me." The professor quietly listened and after a moment of consideration,he asked,"Before you make your decision,can I ask you to do one thing?" The girl nodded,"Of course,Professor.Please tell me." The professor handed her a glass of water and said,"Please hold this glass of water and walk around the classroom twice,but make sure not a single drop of water spills()." The girl carefully took the glass and walked around the classroom twice.Finally,she returned to the professor and said,“I did it.” The professor smiled and asked,"Did you notice anything unusual while you were walking?For example,did you see anyone playing on their phones,chatting or sleeping?" The girl was momentarily surprised and replied,"No,I was just focused on the glass of water, making sure not to spill a drop." The professor nodded,speaking in a gentle voice,"When you walk this way,no matter what happens around you,you won't be troubled and even the inappropriate()behavior of others won't affect your progress.Focus on your goals and walk so that you won't easily lose your way from your path.” 英语第3页（共8页） 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 26.What did the girl want to do when she entered the professor's office? A.To ask for help with her studies. B.To talk about dropping the class. C.To report on other students'behavior. D.To discuss her progress in study. 27.Why did the girl find it difficult to focus on the lessons during the class? A.Because she didn't like the professor's teaching style. B.Because she noticed others doing things unrelated to the class C.Because she was physically unwell and felt uncomfortable. 世 D.Because she had no interest in the course or the professor. 28.What does the underlined word"affect"mean in the last paragraph? A.Change. B.Push. C.Influence. D.Grow. 29.What lesson did the professor try to pass on to the girl through this experience? 締 A.Obey the rules in class,or you will be reported. B.Get on well with others,or you will drop the class. C.Ask for help in time,or you will be in trouble. 母 D.Focus on your goals,or you will lose your way. 30.What's the possible ending to the story? A.The girl continued with this class. B.The girl left this class quietly. C.The professor became stricter. D.All the students focused on the lessons. C What is text structure()?It refers to the way writers organize information in the text.Here are the most common text structures:Description,Cause and Effect,Compare and Contrast, Chronology/Sequence,Problem and Solution. The description text structure describes or explains a topic,an idea,a person,a place,or one 烟 thing to give the reader a mental (picture.Examples:A book about animals describes the different kinds of whales and where they live.A book about deserts describes the plants and animals of that area. The cause and effect text structure tells why something happened cause)and what happened 哦 (effect).Examples:A book about weather shows how specific weather patterns can cause terrible weather.A historical book discusses how political unrest(攻治动荡)can cause social problems. The compare and contrast text structure examines the similarities and differences between two or more people,events,concepts,and ideas.Examples:A book about ancient Greece explains how the 弻 Spartan women were different from the Athenian women.A book about moths()and butterflies describes how they are similar and how they are different. The chronology/sequence text structure describes items or events in order,or explains the steps to follow.Examples:A book tells about a famous inventor's life,from childhood to inventions.A recipe tells how to make a chocolate cake,from ingredients to baking and decorating. 英语第4页（共8页） The problem and solution text structure sets up a problem or problems,explains the solution,and then discusses the effects of the solution.Examples:A book about climate change explains what causes it and what we can do to prevent the dangers.A Understanding how a text is organized makes it easier to understand the writer's meaning.It also helps you with your own writing. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 31.How does the writer start the topic? A.By asking questions. B.By explaining what text structure is. C.By listing facts. D.By giving examples. 咖 32.What does a book using the cause and effect structure explain? 画 如 A.Why something happened and its results.B.How to make something. C.Differences between two things. D.The order of events. 33.What does the chronology/sequence text structure mean in Chinese? A.描述文本结构 B.比较和对比文本结构 C.年表/序列文本结构 D.问题和解决方案文本结构 34.Which of the following can be the missing part in the text? A.A book talks about different kinds of dogs and where they live. B.A book compares cats and dogs in behavior,needs,and lifestyles. C.A book tells us why people get sick and how to get better. 需 D.A book explains why it rains and what happens when it does. 35.What's the best title for the text? A.Why text structure is important B.What text structure is C.How many text structures there are D.When to use text structure D A recorded conversation with a family member can be a way for you to learn more about your family E and to preserve family history and family stories.Is there a family member whose life you'd like to know more about,or whose stories you want to preserve and share with others?Decide whom to interview. 36 Try to keep questions short and avoid any questions that can be answered with "yes"or"no". Here are a few examples for interviews with parents. 批 How did you choose my name? OS •37 却 What were the hardest moments you had when I was growing up? 输 What are your dreams for me? Decide how you will record the interview,using a digital recorder,a mobile device,or other items. 38 Be sure to select a quiet location for recording.Then start with the date and place of the interview,your name and the name of your interviewee(受访者)，the topic.Ask your questions and encourage the interviewee without interrupting.39 After your interview is completed,listen to your recording and talk as a family about the experience. 40 What did you learn about the historical events they experienced? What did you learn about your interviewee or your family that you did not know before? Is there anything in particular you would want later generations to know about your experiences? If someone were going to do an oral history interview with you,what events would you talk about? 英语第5页（共8页） 根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内 容完整。 A.What was I like as a baby? B.Here are some questions to guide your thoughts. C.Remember to test your equipment. D.Then prepare a list of questions. E.Take notes as you record if you can. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 三、完形填空(15小题，每小题1分，共15分) 先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最 佳答案。 Cesare recently graduated from a high school with excellent grades.But he was probably more excited about the41_he had earlier一building a working nuclear fusion reactor(核聚变反应堆) at the age of 16. At this school,Cesare was 42 to choose an extra area of study.43 he saw a video about someone building a fusion reactor,Cesare decided he wanted to build one,too. The school wasn't excited about the idea.But Cesare worked to make himself understood.44 after a complete safety review,and with an extra advisor offering to help out,the school agreed. Cesare was a strong student,but his regular classes weren't 45 him how to build a fusion reactor.To learn this,he spent 46 hours doing research,looking up information on the Internet, and watching videos.He also joined a website where he got advice from scientists with more experience. Step by step,working 47 hours with his physics teacher and his advisor,Cesare built the reactor.But Cesare still couldn't get the reactor to achieve plasma().A special piece of metal that was supposed to fit 48 in the machine didn't fit well.Cesare and the others decided to try to file()down the piece of metal by 49.They failed four times.The team was almost ready to 50.But the next time,the reactor worked,creating plasma."It works!"Cesare cried, excitedly. Over a year has passed since then.Cesare has continued to 51 the reactor.He has built more machines to 52 see and understand what's going on inside the reactor. He's one of the youngest 53 to have built such an excellent fusion reactor.But for Cesare,it wasn't just about the reactor.It was also about learning by doing,and about making 54 with other people doing similar things. College is the next stop for Cesare.No matter where he goes,he'll probably 55 to change people's ideas about how much young people can achieve. 41.A.task B.advice C.success D.result 42.A.allowed B.doubted C.changed D.decided 43.A.Before B.Since C.Until D.After 44.A.Finally B.Perfectly C.Exactly D.Unluckily 45.A.planning B.teaching C.managing D.expecting 46.A.careless B.useless C.helpless D.countless 英语第6页（共8页） 47.A.short B.easy C.long D.honest 48.A.clearly B.perfectly C.quickly D.nearly 49.A.ear B.mouth C.hand D.foot 50.A.give up B.make up C.look up D.stand up 51.A.wonder B.start C.improve D.treat 52.A.more B.less C.worse D.better 53.A.teachers B.students C.workers D.engineers 54.A.instructions B.directions C.questions D.connections 55.A.happen B.continue C.discuss D.express 四、语篇填空(15小题，每小题1分，共15分) 第一节 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。 busy but he even tomorrow solve go at matter tear A friend of Ray's wanted his help and said,"Please help me solve this math problem. “You must use your brain and_56_it yourself,”replied the arrogant(傲慢的)Ray. Only one thing 57 to Ray.His lucky pen! One day Ray lost that pen,and he had a test the next day. Worried Ray looked everywhere for the pen,58 couldn't find it.Helplessly,he went to his mother for her help and said,"Mother!I lost my lucky pen!Please help me find it.I 59 have a test tomorrow.” The mother knew Ray had to be taught a lesson.She said,"I'm sorry son.I'm 60 out with Aunty Christine.I would be 61." With 62 falling down his eyes,Ray asked his friend for help,"I have lost my lucky pen.I cannot write the test without it.Please help me find it." "I'm sorry,Ray.I have to review for 63 test,and would not have the time to waste,"his friend replied. Ray sat 64 his desk,crying his eyes out.At that time,his mother walked in to offer 65 lucky pen to him. “Oh,Mother！Thanks a million！”said Ray.And thus,Ray learnt his lesson,the hard way. After that day,Ray helped everyone when possible for him. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62 63. 64. 65. 第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。 A new report from the World Wildlife Fund(WWF)says that the sizes of animal populations around the world have dropped by 66 average of 73%since 1970. The WWF report says humans are the main reason why animal populations are dropping.The biggest problem 67 that humans are destroying the places where wild animals live.The report says that 40%of the land on Earth is used 68 growing food by humans.Climate change,pollution,and over-hunting are also major problems. 英语第7页（共8页） The WWF says strong steps are needed 69 protect the planet's animals;humans will need to make big changes in the ways they eat,farm,and create energy.The group also says 70 is important to protect 30%of the world's land,oceans,and rivers by 2030. Leaders from around the world often meet at the United Nations meetings to discuss how to protect the world's animals. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 五、补全对话(5小题，每小题2分，共10分) 根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。 A:Hi,Peter.71. ？You look tired. B:I'm OK,but I've had a headache for days.I'm going to the hospital today. A:72. You should check it out.Have you been to the hospital before? B:Yes,I've been there a few times.The doctors are nice. A:That's good.73. B:I think so,but I've been stressed.Maybe that's why I have a headache. 烧 A:Stress can cause headaches.After you see the doctor,you should take it easy. B:You're right.I'll see what the doctor says. A:74. 8 B:It's at four pm.I hope it doesn't take long. A:It should be quick.Most visits don't take too long. B:I hope so.I just want to feel better. A:You will.75. B:I will.Thanks,Ms.Li.I'll text you after my appointment () A:Take care,Peter.Get some rest. 六、书面表达(20分) 你们班将要开展一次英语主题班会，讨论孩子做家务是否应该向父母要报酬。请以“Should we be paid to do chores?”为题，根据以下要点和要求，用英语写一篇发言稿，参加班级的英语主题 演讲活动。 要点：l.What's your opinion? 2.Why do you think so? 写作要求：1.文中须包含以上写作提示中的所有信息，可适当发挥； 2.文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称； 3.词数100左右（文中已给出内容不计人总词数）。 Should we be paid to do chores? Good morning,everyone! I am very happy to be here to make a speech today.The topic of my speech is "Should we be paid to do chores?” That's all.Thank you! 英语第8页（共8页） 九年级英语参考答案及听力原文 一、听力理解 1~5 BABBB 6~10 BBCBA 11~15 ACABB 16. live 17. buildings 18. polite 19. work 20. beach 二、阅读理解 21~25 ABCDA 26~30 BBCDA 31~32 BAC C B 36~40 DACEB 三、完形填空 41-45CADAB 46-50D CBCA 51-55CDBDB 四、语篇填空 56. solve 57. mattered 58. but 59. even 60. going 61. busy 62. tears 63. tomorrow's 64. at 65. his 第二节 66. an 67. is 68. for 69. to 70. it 五、补全对话 71. How are you feeling/ How are you today/ What's wrong/ What was wrong/ What's the matter/ What's up/ What happened ( to you)/ How are you doing/How was it going/… 72. That's a good/ great/… idea/ Sounds good/ great/… 73. Are you getting enough sleep and drinking enough water/ Do you usually sleep well/ have a good rest/… 74. What time/ When is your appointment/ What time/When will you see the doctor/… 75. Let me know what the doctor says/ Please tell me what the doctor says/… 六、书面表达 One possible version: Should we be paid to do chores? Good morning, everyone! I am very happy to be here to make a speech today. The topic of my speech is“Should we be paid to do chores?” First, my answer to this question is“No”. I don't think I should be paid to help my family. As a member of the family, I should contribute to keeping the home clean,tidy and organized —— after all, I make some of the mess.Besides, it is nice to feel part of a team with everyone pulling together. Lending a hand is a way of showing love and appreciation to my parents who do so much for me. As for others, I don't know what if children start expecting to be paid for every tiny thing they do. What's more, can all parents afford to pay their children? That's all. Thank you! 听力材料 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。 1. W:I enjoy running in my free time. What are your hobbies? M:I like reading books while my sister likes gardening in the backyard. 2. W: Hi, Mike! Have you decided where you want to go? M: Yes. I will fly to Paris. I' ve always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. 3. W: Excuse me, could I get two to-go boxes for the main dish and the side dishes, please? M: Of course! I' ll bring them right away. 4. W: Excuse me, could you help me? I'm looking forCentral Station. M: It's about a 30-minute walk from here. You'd better take a taxi. It only takes you 10 minutes. W: Thank you for your advice. I' ll take the taxi there. 5. M: Hi, Emma. I' ve heard you love pets. What kind of pets do you have? W: Hi, Jack. I have a cat named Bella. She's very playful and she is about 3 years old. M: That's wonderful. I have a dog named Max. He's very energetic and only 2 years old. 第二节 听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。 M: Beautiful day, isn't it? W: Yes. The sun is shining so brightly today. M: What's the temperature outside? W: It's about 24℃. Perfect for outdoor activities. M: Yes, but I heard it might rain in the afternoon. Do you have any outdoor plans? W:I was thinking about going for a picnic. Maybe Ishould change my plan. M: That's probably a good idea. How about the weekend?The forecast looks better. W: Really? What's the weather going to be like? M: They' re saying the weather is going to be sunny and cloudy, around 23℃ both days. W: That sounds perfect! Would you like to join me for the picnic then? M: Sure, I'd love to! Let's hope the forecast is right this time. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。 W: These apples look great. How much are they? M: They' re $3 per pound. W:A bit expensive, isn't it? How about $2 per pound for15 pounds? M: Alright,$2 per pound for 15 pounds of apples. W: What's the price of the pineapples? M: Since you' re buying lots of apples, I can give you $4each pineapple. W: Sounds good. I' ll take two pineapples. M: So, 15 pounds of apples at $2 per pound and two pineapples at $4 each. That should be $38 in total,right? W: Yes, you' re correct. Here's $40. Keep the change.Thank you for the good service. M:I appreciate that! Come back anytime. 听下面一段独白，回答第10至第12三个小题。 My name is Gian. When I was a child, I wanted to be a music producer, so I could make a lot of music. But now, I am going to become a panda keeper. My grandpa used to be a panda keeper as well, so I guess it comes from him. I think pandas are wonderful and amazing creatures. Julia is my good friend and she is from the UK.When she was a child, she really wanted to be an artist because she thought being an artist seemed so cool and fun. But she wants to be a teacher now because she thinks it is a more practical profession for her. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15 三个小题。 W: Hi, I need to book a ticket to London, please. M:OK. What's your departure date? W:I'd like to leave as soon as possible. M: Alright. We have a flight leaving tonight at 9:15 pm and another one tomorrow morning at 8:45 am. Which one would you prefer? W:I' ll take the tonight's flight, please. M: Great choice. Could you please provide your ID card and credit card? W: Here you are. M: Great, all set. Your gate number will be announced an hour before departure. W: Thank you for your help. M: You' re welcome. Have a pleasant journey! 第三节 听下面一篇短文。根据短文内容完成表格中所缺的单词，每空一词。短文读两遍。 Hello, my name is Lili. I'm from Armenia. My question today is which country you would like to live in. Ipersonally would like to live in China, specifically inShanghai, where I was a tourist about two years ago. Iabsolutely fell in love with the country and the city. First of all, I'd like to say that it's a beautiful city with modern buildings and shopping malls. Secondly, I really like the food. It's very delicious. And the people are very nice.Everyone is very helpful and polite. I also like the transportation system, which is great. They have subways which work in all the parts of the city. And of course the best thing about the city is that it is situated near the beach. And I absolutely love the sea and the beach. So it's a perfect city for me to live in. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $