When you do your schoolwork, do you do the easier work first or the harder work? Do you put off the things that you don’t like to do? Here are four students’ answers.
Ann, 15, from UK
As for me, I’m a procrastinator (有拖延症的人). In school, I was supposed to spend 40 minutes on my test. I didn’t write a word until the last twenty minutes. Of course I failed the test and my teacher was disappointed at me.
John, 15, from Australia
I don’t like putting off my work. If I don’t finish the work that should be done, I might feel guilty. So I arrange (安排) my time properly. Therefore, I seldom worry about whether I can finish the work on time or not.
William, 14, from the USA
I’m also a procrastinator. In my mind, the thought of instant gratification (即时满足) makes me put off doing what I am asked to do. I always put off the things that I don’t like to do. When I realize that is wrong, it is a little late for me to finish the task in time. As a result, I don’t do as well as I can.
Li Hua, 14, from China
In my mind, time and tide wait for no man (岁月不饶人). I never want to be procrastinator. So I make full use of the time by making a proper timetable to finish what I should do. As a result, I never feel nervous about I can’t finish my homework or test paper. After finishing my home work, I have free time to do sports or hang out with my friends.
1. From the passages, who are procrastinator?2. How might John feel if he didn’t finish the work should be done?
3. What makes William put off doing what he is asked to do?
4. Why does Li Hui never feel nervous about he can’t finish my homework or test paper?
5. How long was Ann supposed to spend on her test?
B.书面表达
6. 请根据要求完成短文写作，并将作文写在答题卡指定的位置。
“今日复今日，今日何其少！今日又不为，此事何时了？”你是九年级一班的班长李华，针对现在班级中存在的做事拖拉现象，写一封倡议书。
内容包括：1.列举班级中拖延的事例及不良后果。
2.分享你合理安排时间的具体做法（不少于两个）。
3.提出倡议，号召同学们惜时如金，今日事今日毕，为圆中考梦积极努力。
作文要求：
1. 不能照抄原文，不得在作文中出现学校的真实名称和考生的真实姓名；
2. 语句连贯，词数80左右；
3. 开头部分已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：
Time is money 时间就是金钱
Time and tide wait for no man 岁月不待人
Never put off what you can do today till tomorrow 今日事，今日毕
To save time is to lengthen life. 节约时间就是延长生命
An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening. 一日之计在于晨
Let’s say no to be a procrastinator.
Hello, everyone! I am Li Hua. It’s my duty to give a speech here. As the monitor of Class 1, Grade 9, I would like to share my ideas with you. My topic is “Let’s say no to be a procrastinator”.
请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题，并将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
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A blind box keeps what’s inside a secret. Usually, there are toys in blind boxes, but now stores are putting food in them. They are “leftovcr (剩菜) blind boxes”. Many people in China have fallen in love with it. In each box is the food nearly out of the best-before date. “We pack products such as milk, bread, cake, and sandwiches in blind boxes, and sell these boxes at half price. We usually start to sell blind boxes at 7 pm every day,” Wu Tian who owns a convenience store in Beijing said. Some WeChat’s mini programs also help sell the food. People often check and buy leftover blind boxes on them. It’s reported that one-third of the world’s food is wasted every year, reaching around 1.3 billion tons in 2023. A person may waste about 93 grams of food each meal. The leftover blind boxes may help with this. According to a mini program online, more than 27,000 pieces of bread were sold within a month, or else the food would be thrown away. “Leftover blind boxes, as a new way of business, have a bright future. More and more people like the leftover blind boxes because they help reduce food waste and save money,” said Hong Yong, an expert on business. “Therefore, they are popular with customers.” Although the idea of leftover blind boxes is creative, more rules need to be set to make it more successful. |
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1. What is in each leftover blind box?
2. When does Wu Tian’s store usually start to sell leftover blind boxes?
3. Where do people often check and buy leftover blind boxes?
4. How many grams of food may a person waste each meal?
5. Why do more and more people like the leftover blind boxes?
6. B. 书面表达
请根据要求完成短文写作，并将写作内容写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
假设你叫李明，你打算在上述学生英文网站的评论区留言，分享你对食物盲盒的看法及个人的理财观。请你根据以下思维导图内容提示用英文写一篇短文。
(1)可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息。
(2)不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和考生的真实姓名。
(3)语句连贯，词数80左右。作文的标题和开头已经给出，不计入总词数，也不必抄
写在答题卡上。
My View on Spending Money
By Li Ming,Here I want to share my view on spending money with you.
请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题，并把答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
Heads up! Sport injuries (损伤) are a safety problem for athletes. Now, the World Medical Association (WMA) has made a new set of rules to protect players from serious head injuries.
“Often the athletes with head injuries want to return to the sport as soon as possible because they fear missing the chance for success, but actually the injuries remain and they will easily cause more harm to the brain. By providing the proper rules, we can prevent the wounded athletes from going back to the sport too soon and taking the risk of getting brain problems.” said Dr. Raymond, a WMA member.
The rules recommend that the wounded athletes should be taken off the field and sent to the nearest hospital as soon as possible. Time can make a big difference in how soon they can recover (痊愈). They can only return to their sport when the doctors allow them to. The rules also suggest that the health care doctors should treat these athletes differently according to the ages.
The WMA says that between 1.6 million and 3.8 million brain injuries caused by sport happen every year. A study also shows that as many as 40% of high school athletes return to playing before they should. The WMA’s new rules may help reduce these numbers.
1. What has WMA made to protect players from serious head injuries?2. Why do the athletes with head injuries want to go back to the sport as soon as possible?
3. Where should the wounded athletes be sent?
4. When can the wounded athletes return to their sport?
5. How many brain injuries are caused by sport every year?
6. 书面表达
请根据要求完成短文写作，并将作文写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
假设你是李明，你得知你的英国笔友Peter在准备校运会比赛时不幸受伤。请根据以下要点给他写一封慰问信。
内容包括：1.写信目的(表达慰问)；
2.至少两条避免再次运动受伤的建议；
3.祝愿。
参考建议：充分热身(warm-up exercise)，合适的运动着装，适当休息等
作文要求：
(1)不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和考生的真实姓名。
(2)语句连贯，词数80左右。作文的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数，也不必抄写在答题卡上。
Dear Peter,
How are you doing?
Best wishes.
Li Ming
请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题。
Last Monday, there was a Chinese paper cutting competition in Sunshine Middle School. It was held in their meeting hall. It was very successful.
As we know, Chinese paper cutting, which is also called “Jianzhi”, is a traditional art form in China. People use scissors or a knife to cut paper into different shapes and designs. Chinese paper cutting has a long history.
Chinese paper cutting is often used at home during special traditional days. The designs can be animals, flowers, or even people. Each design has a different meaning.
Children in China learn how to make paper cuts at a young age. It is a fun activity and it helps them develop their creativity and skills. They can make paper cuts to give others as gifts or to use them to decorate (装饰) their rooms.
Chinese paper cutting is popular in China and other countries. Many people around the world enjoy this art form and try to make their own paper cuts.
All in all, Chinese paper cutting is beautiful and traditional. It is a fun activity for children. If you have a chance, you should try making your own paper cuts too!
1. What do people use to cut paper into different shapes and designs?2. Where is Chinese paper cutting often used?
3. What kinds of paper cutting designs are mentioned in the passage?
4. When do children in China learn how to make paper cuts?
5. Why is Chinese paper cutting popular in other countries?
B. 书面表达
6. 请根据要求完成写作。
下个星期你校计划举办一场“中国传统文化展示活动”。需要数名擅长英语的小导游，假如你是李华，希望成为其中一员。请你结合思维导图提示，向联系人Mr. Smith写一封英文自荐信。
1. 可在提示内容基础上适当拓展信息；
2. 不得在作文中出现真实姓名、地名；
3. 语句连贯，词数80左右。作文的开头，结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：carrier (传播者)
Dear Mr. Smith,
I have heard that some tour guides are wanted in the Chinese Traditional Culture Exhibition Activity. I’d like to be a member of them.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Dreams may make you smart. This was discovered by scientists who do research on dreams. What is a dream exactly? Scientists explain that during sleep time your brain reviews your experiences in the day. It tries to connect your new experiences with the old memories (记忆). As your brain connects things, it turns them into a story, and then you get a dream. Dreams may help you deal with worries and fears. What has happened during the day may be painful. While you are sleeping, however, the brain will replay the painful memories in a safe dream space. There the bad memories become less painful. And you will feel better after waking up. Dreams also seem to be able to help you learn. This idea is supported by a study. So scientists advise you not to stay up all night studying, especially when an exam is coming. They say a sweet dream might help you get higher marks. Dreams may make you more creative, too. It was reported that a famous songwriter came up with his best song in a dream, and wrote it down as soon as he woke up. However, dreams alone can’t bring about creativity. In fact, the songwriter spent a lot of time thinking about the song before the dream. In a word, hard work matters more for creativity, though dreams also have a role to play.
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2. When does the brain review your experiences in the day?
3. Where does the brain replay the painful memories?
4. What might help you get higher marks according to the passage?
5. Which matters more for creativity, hard work or dreams?
B. 书面表达
请根据要求完成短文写作，并将写作内容写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
6. 假设你叫李明，你打算向某学生英文网站投稿，分享你做过的一个有趣的梦。请你根据以下思维导图内容提示用英文写一篇短文。
（1）可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息。
（2）不能照抄原文：不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和考生的真实姓名。
（3）语句连贯，词数80左右。作文的标题和开头已经给出，不计入总词数，也不必抄写在答题卡上。
An Interesting Dream
By Li Ming
I have an interesting dream to share with you.
