北京专版2020中考英语复习方案第三篇提分题型专练回答问题01下午茶+语言学习+主题公园试题.docx

　回答问题(一)　下午茶+语言学习+主题公园　
A [2019·丰台一模]
Afternoon Tea
The warm weather may look perfect for outdoor exercise. But for those who are not that sporty, what could be nicer than having a relaxing afternoon tea with a few good friends
and taking a break from studying?
The concept (概念) of “afternoon tea” first appeared in the U.K. in the mid-19th century. It was introduced in England by Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. The evening meal in her household was normally served fashionably late at 8 p.m., but she felt hungry at 4 p.m.every day, so she started asking for a tea tray with butter, bread and cakes at that time. Several days later, she found her new habit difficult to break and soon invited her friends to join her. This pause (间歇) for tea quickly became a fashionable social event. During the 1880s, upper class and society ladies would even change into long dresses, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea.
Traditional afternoon tea is a small meal which is normally served from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m.once a day. It uses a three-tiered serving tray. The trays carry a variety of foods, such as finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with cream and fruit jam, cakes and pastries. Of course, tea or coffee, served with milk and sugar, is also provided.
Traditional afternoon tea is a dainty (讲究的) meal. Therefore, the order of enjoying the food is from the bottom to the top and from salty to sweet. Sandwiches are eaten first, followed by scones, then the sweet snacks like cakes and pastries. When drinking the tea, people taste slowly rather than “glugging” it down. It’s also a social activity. As you can see the scene in the TV play—“Downton Abbey”, ladies wear pretty clothing, men are dressed neatly and the waiters are well trained and polite.
Nowadays, you can enjoy a traditional fancy afternoon tea in many restaurants and hotels. It is also enjoyed to celebrate a special event such as a birthday, a pre-wedding or a baby shower party with a group of friends. So far, afternoon tea activities have become far beyond friends getting together and eating. It has been a part of the traditional culture as well as a fashion for British.
1.Who introduced “afternoon tea” in England?

2.What did the upper class ladies wear during the 1880s?

3.When is traditional afternoon tea served?

4.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

5.Why is afternoon tea popular for British all the time?

B [2019·朝阳一模]
　　You can study the English language for years but still not understand a native(本地的) speaker of English when you meet one. Native speakers say a lot of things, but you can’t find them in any dictionary. Well, don’t worry. Here’s a secret: a lot of British people can’t understand each other either!
There are different local accents(口音) across the UK, and a number of areas have several different accents. That is, they have their own vocabulary and expressions. There were at least six different accents born to London the last time I counted.
Worse than that, it is not just where a person is born in the UK that decides his accent. For example, a language and its accents often change across class or level of education. Another example is how languages can differ among age groups in the UK. The words and pronunciation used by young people in the UK can be completely different compared with those used by adults. They are creating a “yoof culture”.
The word “yoof” is a slang(俚语) spelling of “youth”. Some people don’t consider “yoof” to be a positive(积极的) term since its pronunciation is easier and lazier than “youth”. Other people see the term as positive, because it describes how young people are creating their own language, idea and culture.
When parents find it difficult to understand their children, the children can say more things without the examining of their parents. In this way, young people are starting to find freedom, independence and self-expression. Even though certain groups of society worry about “yoof culture”, new words keep appearing in our daily life.
So learners should have no fear about communicating with native speakers. Even British people don’t speak English properly! The UK no longer owns the English language.
1.What’s the secret according to the passage?

2.Are there different accents across the UK?

3.Who are creating a “yoof culture”?

4.What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about?

5.What’s the writer’s advice for learners when they communicate with native speakers?

C [2019·西城二模]
　　330 million nature lovers from all over the world visited US national parks in 2018. This summer, visitors will have a new park to explore. Indiana Dunes National Park started on February 15, 2019. Just 50 miles from Chicago, the park is doable as a day trip or a multi-day adventure.
Located(位于) in northwestern Indiana along the shore of Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes is the first national park in this state. The park is already Indiana’s most-visited site, with about 3.5 million visitors each year. Here’s what to know before you visit.
The park’s most impressive features(特点) are its towering sand dunes. Formed by glacial melt(冰川融化), the park’s namesake dunes can reach heights of almost 200 feet. Strong winds blowing off Michigan continually shape and change the park’s 15 miles of shoreline, ensuring a slightly different experience each time you visit.
The warm months are the best time to take full advantage of the park’s beach. But the park is worth visiting in any season. You can do different activities in different seasons. To see beautiful fallen leaves, plan your visit in autumn. Or explore the park in winter and enjoy far fewer crowds. If you visit in spring, just enjoy your walk for beautiful flowers.
A 3.5-mile path showing the best the park has is to offer. The most famous dune is Mount Baldy, and on certain days you can actually climb to the top of this sand dune to enjoy open views of the surrounding landscape(风景). Other outdoor activities at Indiana Dunes National Park include biking, boating, and fishing. Of course, swimming in Lake Michigan is one of the most beloved activities, but it’s important to be mindful of changing water conditions. Like an ocean, Lake Michigan can be calm one minute and dangerous the next.
The park’s Dunewood Campground has 66 campsites and is equipped with restrooms and showers. It is first-come, first-served, and the fee is $25 per night. If you don’t want to camp, several other accommodations(住宿) around Indiana Dunes don’t require sleeping in a tent. Everything from beds and breakfasts to hotels is available.
If you’re flying to the Midwest, the airports nearest to Indiana Dunes are South Bend International in South Bend, about 45 miles away, and both Midway and O’Hare in Chicago. From Indianapolis, the drive is about 2.5 hours. The park’s main gate is just off Ⅰ-94 and is easily accessed from the Indiana Toll Road. Take the exit for IN-49 and you will pass right by the visitor center where you can park, head in to get a map, and plan the day. The park fee is just $6 per car and $80 for a season pass.
1.When did Indiana Dunes National Park start?

2.Where is the park located?

3.Why is the park worth visiting in any season?

4.What can you do on the top of Mount Baldy?

5.What is the purpose of writing the passage?

【参考答案】
A
1.Anna Maria Russell.
2.They wore long dresses, gloves and hats.
3.From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
4.Traditional afternoon tea is a dainty meal.
5.Because it’s a part of the traditional culture and a fashion.
B
1.A lot of British people can’t understand each other either.
2.Yes./Yes, there are.
3.Young people in the UK.
4.Different opinions about the word “yoof”.
5.They should have no fear.
C
1.On February 15, 2019.
2.In northwestern Indiana along the shore of Lake Michigan.
3.Because you can do different activities in different seasons.
4.Enjoy open views of the surrounding landscape.
5.To help plan a trip to Indiana Dunes National Park.

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