2020年上海市中考英语真题及答案解析

W: Tom, your cousin gave a wonderful talk at the party just now. M: Yes, her talk was really great. Everyone liked it. W: Did you hear her talk about her school? M: Yes, I did. It was a very good talk. W: I think she is good at giving talks. M: You are right. She likes talking in front of people.

W: Hi, Tom. You look tired. Did you stay up late at the library again? M: Yes. I was reading a story about a young cook named Kelly. W: What did she make? M: She made cheese cakes. She took them to a night market. W: Did people like them? M: Very much. They were all gone in less than one hour. It was only thirty minutes! W: That is fast. She must be great. M: Yes. Now she has a small shop near our school.

W: Tom, you look happy today. What happened in your club? M: Mr. Smith joined our school club meeting. He told us to speak up and take part in every class activity. W: That sounds great. Does he often do that? M: Yes. He always asks his students to be active in class and never be shy. W: So he wants everyone to join in during lessons. M: Right. He says trying is more important than being perfect.

W: Tom, you went to that old town last week, right? M: Yes, Lily. It is a lovely place by the river. W: How long has it been open to visitors? M: It started welcoming people around twenty fourteen. W: So it has been open for about ten years now. M: That is right. My family spent two days there. W: Did you stay in a hotel in the town? M: No, we stayed with my uncle. He lives near the old gate.

W: Hi, Tom. Are you going to the train station now? M: Yes, Lily. A pal of mine, Claude from France, is coming by train. He is crazy about Chinese culture. W: Oh, a friend of yours from France? How long will he stay? M: For seven days. We will take the subway to the museum first. W: Sounds great. Say hello to him for me. M: Sure. We will meet at seven thirty at the north gate.

W: Excuse me, Mr. Smith. How can I get to the maths club? M: Go down this street, then turn left at the bank. W: Is that the only way? M: No. You can also take the number seven bus. W: So there are more than two ways to get there? M: Yes. And for the maths problem, Lily, there are over two ways to work it out. W: Thank you. That helps a lot.

W: Good morning, Doctor. M: Good morning. What's wrong? W: I feel tired. My friend Randy came to see me. He is a writer. M: A writer? Tell me more. W: He finished two novels, and people made films of the two books. I watched both films. M: Nice. But you still look ill. W: Yes. I can't sleep well. M: Take this medicine and rest. W: Thank you, Doctor.

W: Good morning. Are you here to return that book? M: Yes, and I also need some help. I heard there is a summer concert next month. W: That is right. It is in the school hall. M: Who is in charge of it? I want to join the music club and help. W: Jessie is the person for that job. She has a lot of experience. M: Great. I will talk to her after I borrow a book about music. W: Here is one. Please return it in two weeks.

W: It is sunny and warm this weekend. Do you want to go running in the park, Tom? M: Yes, Lily. But I also want to eat well. My doctor says a balanced diet matters just as much as regular exercise. W: That is true. If we eat well and move often, we will feel great. M: So let us run on Saturday morning and then have a nice lunch. W: Good idea. See you at seven thirty.

W: Tom, the sports meeting is next week. Are you ready? M: Yes, but I am worried about Emma. Her parents are away on business for five days. W: How does she feel then? M: She says the house is too quiet. She has no one to talk with at dinner. W: That sounds hard for a young girl. M: Yes. She told me she feels like she is all alone. W: Let us ask her to join our running team after school. M: Good idea. That will help her a lot.

W: Good morning, Tom. How was your trip to the mountain area last week? M: It was great. The air was fresh, and I really relaxed there. W: Do many people go there? M: Yes. Every year thousands of visitors come to that mountain area to relax themselves. W: That sounds nice. I may go there next spring. M: You should. But buy good shoes before you go. W: I will. Thanks for the tip.

N: In today's class, the students are talking about their weekend. W: What were you doing this time yesterday, Mike? M: I was carrying my old desk and chairs into my new flat. W: So you were moving the furniture all by yourself? M: Yes, my parents were at work, so I did it alone. W: Did Tom help you later? M: No, he never came. He was playing football then.

W: Tom, are the engineers still working on the new building? M: Yes, and they will keep talking about the project with the manager of the company. W: When will they meet him? M: Every Friday at seven thirty in the small office. W: That sounds like a long plan. M: It is, but they enjoy working together.

W: Tom, let's talk about our trip next week. M: Good idea, Lily. We will visit a small town. W: What should we remember before the trip? M: My mother is a nurse. She often tells us something important. W: What does she say? M: Doctors tell us to clean our hands before and after every meal. W: That is good for our health. M: Yes. We should also drink clean water and eat fresh food. W: I will pack some soap and a small towel. M: Great. We can also take some fruit and bread for the bus ride.

W: Hello, this is Lily. Are you free this afternoon? M: Sorry, I have to take my little brother to the park. He is ten. W: Can he ride a bike there? M: He can ride in the park, but not on the road. The traffic law says children under twelve must not ride bicycles on the road. W: I see. That is good to know. So we can meet at the park gate at three thirty. M: OK. See you then.

W: Good evening. Are you ready to order? M: Yes. I would like some chicken and rice, please. W: Would you like something to drink, tea or coffee? M: Tea, please. And what about you, Lily? W: I want a bowl of noodles and some orange juice. M: Tom, do you prefer the chess club or the dancing club? W: I like the dancing club better. It is more fun. M: Then I will join the chess club. We can meet after lunch. W: Great. See you at seven thirty tomorrow.

W: Tom, are you studying here too? M: Yes, Lily. I am waiting for my sister Vivian. W: What is she doing today? M: She is trying to get two tickets for the amusement park. W: Will she take her daughter there? M: She will take her daughter to the amusement park on condition that she gets the tickets. W: That sounds like a fun day for them. M: Yes, but they will stay home if she does not get them.

W: Hi, Tom. You look happy today. M: Yes. The science club was great. Mr. Smith showed me every room and told me about the fun experiments. W: That sounds nice. M: Thank you for showing me around, Lily. I really enjoyed it. W: It's a pleasure. I'm glad you liked it. See you at the next club meeting. M: See you then.

W: Tom, the summer holiday is coming. What are your plans? M: I want to visit my uncle in the countryside. But first, let me ask you something. Do you think wearing a seat belt in a car is important for road safety? W: Yes, I think so too. It can save lives. M: You are right. We should always wear one. W: Let's talk about our trip after lunch. M: OK. See you then.