2018年中考英语真题汇编----短文填空1.（湖北武汉）先阅读短文, 再在其后空白处写出各単词的正确形式,单词的第一个字母己给出When you re very, very afraid of something, that fear can affect (影响) you and how you live your life. When I was younger,1 saw my cousinf 76 onto an ants' nest. The ants attacked (攻击) him, and he was c77 in terrible bites(咬). After that I became very scared of ants. I wouldn't eat outside, and I didn't even like to play outside. I c 78 my bed for ants every night. But when I t 79 thirteen, I decided I couldn’t let my fear get to me. I had to learn to control my fear of antsFirst I read a lot about different ants. I didn’t focus on bites, but instead I read about how helpful ants are to the p 80 . Ants are really cool! They re hard-working, social, and organized. They help bring a 81 and nutrients(营养)to the earth. They help plants grow, clean up decaying(腐烂的)m 82 , and help control other insectsNext I began to w 83 ants from a safe distance. I started to look at a family of ants in　real time on the Internet in order to learn how they live. Little by little, I felt more c 84 about ants. Finally I went outside one day and let an ant move onto my hand and t 85 it gently. It was okay! Now that I know about all the good things ants do, I m not so afraid of them anymore.Key:76 tall 77、covered 78 cheeked 79、turned 80. planet8l.air 82. matter 83. watch 84. comfortable 85. touched2.（上海）"Olyvia, love is simple. You don t have to do much to make someone happy. "That was what my mother said to me when I was a child. Over a year ago, I had a chance. My good friend Kaylee told me about her t_____81 to a small town called Gary, and how it was a life-changing experience. I made up my mind to go there myself.When I told my parents about the decision, they didn’t a_____ 82 at first. They said I didn’t know much about the place. They were worried that it was not s_____83 for me to go there. Thankfully, after I explained my plan to them in detail, they said yes.When our group arrived in Gary, I noticed how different the town was from where I lived. There were few stores or restaurants in the town; most had closed. So you would be very l_______84 if you could find a place to buy food or drinks. Houses were built on small hills. Many of them had broken doors or windows. My job was to help the local people to r_______ 85 houses.The work days were long and hot, but it was really good to see the houses taking on a new look day by day.The children there were also different. They seemed to enjoy every moment in life though they were poor. The smallest things would make these kids happy. I couldn’t find words to describe their i _____86 when they received an ice-cream, a ball or even a kiss. The communitywas like a big family. Everyone knew each other and was there when someone needed help.I am so glad that I had this unforgetable experience. I truly learned the m____ 87 of what my mother said. You don t need to do much to make a difference to others' lives.Key:81.trip82．agree 83.safe84.lucky85.repair　86.joy87.meaning3.（湖北黄冈）阅读下面材料,在空白处填人一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

(提示;每空不超过三个单词)Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things 70 are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out 71 (ask)for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations, They 72 (make) of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of 73 (happy) and good wishes.Paper cutting 74 (be)around for over 1500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy 75 it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The Most common pictures areflowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls 76 symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are77 (careful)shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After 78 (dry ) they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and Painted. It takes several weeks 79 (complete )everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love thatall Chinese people have for life and beauty.Key: 70. that/ which 71. to ask 72. are made 73. happiness74. has been75. but 76. as 77. carefully 78. drying79. to complete4.（湖北襄阳）Two weeks ago, on a hot summer afternoon, I was aboutto cross a little busy road when I noticed an old grandpa with a heavy bag on his back just a few meters from me. He walked painfully and it looked as if his legs had no strength to even c (76)him. A few minutes later, I realized I'd forgotten to cross the road. And he'd seen me looking at him.I loved my grandparents very much. That was why I didn’t f(77)to smile at the old people whenever I saw them. Now I met this grandpa, I didn’t want to m (78)the chance, either. He moved slowly to me and handed me a note. There was an address written on it.As it was a long way and anybody would pass out(昏倒))in such weather,I didn’t want him to walk all the way. So I showed him the d(79)and said he would need a taxi. hearing this he shook his head againand again and that made me feel a little d (80).Then I asked where he came from, he replied w (81)that hewas from the countryside about 10 kilometers from here and came to visita relative. I was shocked because he never looked as if he could take eventwo steps without f (82). So, without a second thought I called ataxi for him. The grandpa wasn’t r (83)for the ride, for he hadno money. I paid for his j(84)and asked the driver to drop him at his place safely.When I turned to look at the grandpa who said thanks to me with afew drops of happy tears on his face, many unforgettable m (85)of my grandparents flashed in my mind, making me feel like crying.Key：76. carry 77. forget 78. miss 79. direction(s) 80. disappointed/down 81. weakly 82. falling 83. ready 84. journey 85. memories5.（四川成都）完成表格，阅读下面短文，根据其内容，完成图表中所缺的信息。