2020年湖南省长沙市中考英语真题及答案解析

N: It is a fine morning, and Class Three is having an English talk. W: Tom, did you go to the park after school yesterday? M: No, I stayed at home. The sky was grey all day, and we could not see the sun. W: What did you do then? M: I read a book and listened to the radio. My brother played chess with Dad. W: Was it warm inside? M: Yes, it was. But outside it felt cold and dull, so we stayed in. W: I see. Thanks for telling me.

W: Hi, Tom. Is Peter at the family party? M: No, he isn't here right now. W: Where is he? M: He is outside with his little dog. W: Is he giving it food? M: No. He is taking it for a walk in the park. W: What about his sister? M: She is watching TV at home. W: And you? M: I am talking to you.

W: Are you getting ready for the school trip to the science museum next week? M: Yes. I have to finish my homework first. I still have some exercises to do. W: Which one is hard for you? M: Numbers are difficult, but I can work them out. By the way, Cathy is good at languages. W: Right. She enjoys reading stories and writes well. But her favourite one is the one with songs and films from other countries. M: So she likes that class most. That is why she wants to be a reporter. W: Sounds great. Let us meet at seven thirty at the school gate.

W: Hello, this is Lily. Are you at home, Jack? M: Yes, but I can't find my dictionary. W: Is it in your study? M: No, I looked there. It's not in my bedroom either. W: What about the living room? M: Oh, yes! It's on the small table near the sofa. I left it there after lunch. W: Great. See you at seven thirty. M: See you then.

W: Welcome to Sunny Cafe, Tom. What would you like today? M: A bowl of chicken soup, please. And you, Lily? W: A small salad and some juice. I am so hungry after running. M: Do you often run, Lily? W: Yes, every morning. And I play volleyball with my classmates twice a month. M: Only twice a month? You must be busy. W: Right. But I watch volleyball games on TV every week. M: That sounds fun. Let us enjoy our lunch now.

W: Hi, Tom. You look tired. Did you finish your reading? M: Almost. I read Robinson Crusoe in the library this afternoon. W: How many pages of it have you read so far? M: I have read one hundred and thirty-two pages. I still need to read the rest. W: That is a lot. Keep going! M: Thanks, Lily. I will come back tomorrow.

W: Tom, our book club meets on Friday. What do you think of Little Women? M: I read it last week. It is full of surprises. I could not stop reading! W: Really? Anna told me her idea this morning. M: What did she say? W: She said it made her heart race. She loves it! M: So she likes it a lot. W: Yes. She wants to talk about it at the club.

W: Tom, the holiday is coming. What are we going to do this Saturday and Sunday? M: Let's go to the lake and have a picnic, Lily. We can also ride bikes there. W: Good idea. And on Sunday morning, we can visit the science museum. M: Sure. Let's meet at seven thirty at the bus stop. W: OK. I'll bring some food and drinks for our two days out.

W: Tom, do you want to climb the mountain with us this week? M: Sure! I am free on Friday, but the weather will be bad. W: Yes. Saturday is also not good. It will rain. M: What about the day after Saturday? W: That sounds great. Let's meet at seven thirty in the morning. M: OK. See you then.

W: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the train station? M: Sure. Go along this road and turn left at the second crossing. W: Thank you. Are you going there too? M: No, I just came back from my home city. I walked around all day and now I feel very tired. W: Oh, I see. So you need a good rest. M: Yes, I really do.

W: Tom, you look tired. What did the doctor say? M: Just a cold. But I was reading about a road bridge. It opened last month. W: I know that bridge. It took a long time to build, right? M: Yes. Workers started it in two thousand and eight and finished in two thousand and fifteen. W: That is seven years! Was it hard work? M: Very hard. Many people worked on it day and night.

W: Hi Paul. You look happy. What is that in your hand? M: It is a science magazine. I did not get it from the city library. I got it from the place where people send letters and packages. My aunt sent it to me there. W: Oh, so it came in the mail! M: Yes. I went to that place after school and picked it up. W: That is a nice way to get a magazine.

N: Lily and Tom are talking about the weather and their weekend plans. W: Tom, it is sunny today. What will you do this weekend? M: I will go to the park with my dad. What about you? W: I will stay at home and read about self-driving cars. M: Do you like them? W: Yes. I think they can keep people safe on the road. M: That sounds good. Maybe they will be useful one day. W: I hope so. Then we can have a better weekend trip.

W: Tom, the school sports meeting is next Friday. What are you going to do for it? M: I will run in the boys' race. What about you, Lily? W: I am going to stand on the stage and talk to all the students about fair play. M: That sounds great. Will you write it down first? W: Yes, I will write it tonight and read it to my teacher tomorrow. M: Good luck. I am sure everyone will listen to you.

W: Good morning. Can I help you? M: Yes, I want to change these shoes. W: What's the problem? M: I bought them for my son John. W: Is something wrong with John? M: Well, he can't walk to school now. W: Oh, that's too bad. Why not? M: His legs hurt after the long run. W: I see. Do you have the receipt? M: Yes, here it is. He needs a bigger size. W: Let me check. These are size seven. M: Right. Maybe size eight will help. W: Sure. Wait a moment, please.

N: In class, Tom and Lily are talking about how to visit their teacher in hospital. W: Tom, Mr. Smith is ill in hospital. Let's go after school. M: Good idea. How can we get there? W: My dad says the Number Seven bus stops near the hospital gate. M: But the bus is often slow. What about a taxi? W: No, taxis are too expensive for us. M: Is there a subway station near here? W: No, there isn't. So we'll take the bus. M: OK. Let's meet at the school gate at four thirty. W: See you then.

N: It is a family party day. W: Tom, the party starts at five. When should we meet? M: I will pick up my sister first. Let us meet at ten to five. W: Ten to five? That is too late for me. M: Sorry, I mean ten to five is fine for the party, but we can meet at ten to five at the bus stop. W: Wait, do you mean four fifty? M: Yes, four fifty is good. We can walk to the party together. W: Great. See you at the bus stop then. M: See you.

W: Tom, we are planning a trip to San Francisco next week. M: Great! I want to see the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a famous place there. W: Yes. It was opened to people in nineteen thirty-seven. M: So it is not very new. Is it older than the city museum? W: The museum opened in nineteen seventy-three. The bridge came first. M: I see. Let's take photos on it.

W: Hi, Tom. You look happy. Did you find a good book about San Francisco? M: Yes, Lily. I also got a travel tip from the librarian. W: What did she say about food? M: She said the best Italian food in the city is not in North Beach. W: Really? Where then? M: It is in Chinatown. Many visitors go there to enjoy it. W: That is surprising. I thought Golden Gate Park had nice food too. M: No, the park is only for walks and games. W: Thanks. I will tell my parents when they visit. M: You are welcome.

W: This city is new to me. What should I do first? M: You can walk or ride a bike, but the best way to know the city and its past is to sit on a big bus and listen to the guide. W: That sounds easy. Where can I get on? M: Near the restaurant. It leaves at nine thirty. W: Great. I will take that one after lunch.