2016年中考英语真题试卷（湖北襄阳卷）

—His mother. She's been in hospital for a few days.

—They're for public. This        of green smart traffic is everywhere in Xiangyang city.

—But it's        for your health. You know I often swim in rivers in different seasons.

—Yes. But I'm        drinking tea, too.

—It         5 km. south to the Old City of Xiangyang.

—Yes. I think I shouldn't always        my parents since I've grown up.

—We must let the Americans know clearly that the islands       China.

— It's only half past one by my watch. We have enough time left.

—Yes. The bus started to move        I got on it.

— Most of them are only fourteen.

—You'd better       first and then have a rest.

—I see. He can't understand English at all. Let me try in French.

—Don't worry. It's normal for a growing teenage girl.

—Yes. She's taller and older than her two sisters, but shes not        one of the three.

—Oh, no. The place is a secret before we get there.

    Letting kids learn more about science at an early age is easier than you think. It is happening all around us, and you can 1 everyday things to encourage your children's interest.

    Most parents believe it is difficult to help their children with science. But you don't need a high scientific 2 to teach your children science. All you need is that you're willing to try, to see the world, and to 3 the time to encourage their natural curiosity(好奇).

    You can help by having an active attitude(态度) towards science yourself. Then start 4 by asking your children questions about the things you see every day. And then listen to their answers without judging(评判) them， which will 5 their confidence(自信), and help you decide just what your children know or do not know.

    Different kids have different interest, 6 they need different kinds of science projects. Collecting rocks may interest your young daughter, but your older son may need something more to deal with it. Knowing your children is the best way to 7 enjoyable learning activities. Here are some more pieces of advice:

    Choose activities that are the right 8 of difficulty. If you are not sure, pick something easier.

    Read the suggested ages on any projects, books, and then make sure that the activity is 9 for your child.

Let your child choose the project or activity himself. It's easy enough to ask rather than force him. Suggest choosing 2 or 3 things your child can do. When a child picks something he is 10 in, he will enjoy it and learn more from it.

    The homestay(寄宿家庭) provides English language students with the good chance to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of an American home.

What to Expect

    The host will provide places to live and meals. Rooms will be cleaned every day. And the host is there to offer help and advice on your physical and mental(精神的) health.

Living Area

    Host families are mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4. Most hosts don't live in Zone 1 because much of central New York is trading center. Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger houses in uncrowded areas. But it's very convenient to travel to the center of New York by subway.

Meal Plans

    It's important to know that few American families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your breakfast mainly includes fruit juice, bread and coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not part of the breakfast. Dinners are usually made up of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.

Friends

    If you wish to invite a friend to visit you, you must ask your host for permission(许可) first, because some families feel uncomfortable when there are strangers at their home.

    I arrived at my mother's home for our Saturday family dinner. The smells of food flew over from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. I knew they were all made herself. She was preparing for a quilt show on TV. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxes, I noticed something at the bottom of one box. I pulled it out. “What's this?” I asked.

“Oh?” Mom said, “That's Mama's quilt.”

    I spread the quilt. It looked as if a group of school children had made the pieces together.

 “Grandmother made this?” I asked in surprise. My grandmother was a master at making quilts. This certainly didn't look like any of the quilts she had made.

  “Yes, right before she died. I brought it home with me last year and made some changes,” Mom said, “I'm still working on it. See, this is what I've done so far.”

     I looked at it more closely. She had made a line straight(直的). At the center of the quilt， she had stitched a piece of cloth with these words:    “My mother made many quilts. She didn't get all lines straight. But I think this is beautiful. I want to see it finished. Her last quilt.”

“Oh, this is so nice, Mom.” I said. I was sure now that by completing my grandmother's quilt, my mother was honoring her own mother. I realized that I held in my hands a family treasure. It started with the loving hands of one woman, and continued with the loving hands of another.

I was in a shopping mall, so I decided to go and get a cup of coffee. As I was making my way to the coffee shop, I noticed an old gentleman poorly dressed sitting near the shop. I knew from the first sight that he needed help. He had a little lunch in front of him and was enjoying it. It was clear that he had a problem with his right eye. I then joined the line and waited to be served.

    Then it happened. One of the most beautiful gestures(姿态) I had ever seen in my life. There was a young man in front of me in the line who was also waiting to be served. The next thing I knew was that the young man handed the waitress(女服务员) 20 dollars and requested a glass of juice as a favor(善行). The waitress looked at the young man a little perplexed, not fully understanding the request. That was when the young man asked her to give the juice to the old gentleman eating his lunch outside, as well as the change(零钱) from the 20 dollars. The young man also told her that he would be watching every second so that she would be completely safe. Then there was a wonderful exchange between the waitress and the old man. I only wished I could take a photo of the smiles on both of their faces.

As I was considering this event later, I wondered why the young man didn't perform this act of kindness himself. Maybe he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspire(激励) others to do something for this old man as well.

    I packed, and was ready to leave for my two-day trip. I had been busy with my work. I had made p for the trip for the last few days， and I expected to get r for several days. As I got into the car to leave, my mind flew to my kids.

    How to keep in touch with your kids when you're busy or far away is a dilemma(两难的问题) many fathers have. Men like to focus special attention on one thing for a long p, but this can lead to trouble. Moving from work to family isn't always an easy thing. And if you don't s your kids that you're thinking about them, they may think that you don't care.

    As I started down the road, I suddenly stopped to t back to my house and wrote a short message on a c of cards to each of my children. I put each in a “secret” place where I knew they'd find it. When I called the next night， they both said e, “Daddy, I got your card. When did you do that?”

    I was moved when I heard these words. What I had never thought was that a small thing had a big influence on my kids. It proved(证明) that they were in my heart. And distance (距离) couldn't s them from their father. To my satisfaction， they feel “love” of their father. This v experience encouraged me to continue to do the small things to be a responsible father.

    As fathers get much busier and have to work longer hours, they usually pay l attention to the small things. Don't miss the good chances to let your kids see how important they are.

    Take a moment to do a small thing for your kids. It won't s small to them.

（一）写作要点提示：

1）你的业余爱好是什么；

2）重点讲述你从事业余爱好的一次经历；

3）你的业余爱好对你学习、生活的影响。

（二）写作要求：短文的内容应包含所提示的要点，语言要流畅，可围绕提示要点适当增加情节，使短文的意思连贯；短文中不得出现真实的姓名、校名及地名；短文的词数在90个左右。