2021年山东省德州市中考英语真题及答案解析

N: Tom is shopping with his mother in a big store. W: Excuse me, I want to change this shirt. Where is the office building? M: It is over there, near the park. W: I see. And where is the library? M: The library is just in front of the office building. You can see it from here. W: Thank you. I will go there after I change the shirt. M: You are welcome. The library is a white building.

W: Tom, what are you going to do after class? M: I'm going to start something new. I'll make a story for young readers. W: Great. Will you read a book review first? M: No, I won't read one. And I won't write one either. W: So you will just begin your own story? M: Yes. I'll begin tonight.

W: Tom, this is my friend Mr. Smith. He came to our family party today. M: Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith. How do you know Lily? W: He helps old people in our neighborhood every weekend. He often gives them food and talks with them. M: That's great. He seems like a good person. W: Yes, he always thinks of others first. He is really kind. M: I hope I can do something like that too. W: You can join him next Saturday.

W: Hi, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time. M: Hi, Lily. I heard you went to London. When did you come back? W: Last Friday. I went there for my company. M: So you were there for work, right? W: Yes. My boss sent me to meet some new customers. M: How long did you stay there? W: About two weeks. Now I'm back because I have more work to do here. M: I see. It's good to have you back. W: Thanks, Tom.

W: Hello, this is Lily speaking. Can I book a table for this Saturday? M: Sure. How many people will come? W: My parents, my two brothers, my sister and me. So we need a table for six, please. M: What time would you like? W: Seven thirty in the evening. M: OK. A table for six at seven thirty this Saturday. W: That's right. Thank you.

W: Good evening. Do you have a free table for two? M: Yes. Where would you like to sit? W: Somewhere quiet, please. Not by the front entrance, and not next to the glass, because people outside can see us. M: Then I can take you to the back area. It is close to the room where the cook works. W: That sounds great. We can smell the food there. M: Please follow me. Here is the menu.

N: Tom and Lily are studying in the library. M: Lily, the Garden's has a music show tomorrow evening. Will you go? W: Yes, but I may be a little late. I have a math class after school. M: What time does your class end? W: At six thirty. Then I need to go home and have dinner. M: So you can get there at seven thirty? W: No, I will get to the Garden's at seven. M: Good. I will wait for you near the door. W: See you tomorrow evening.

W: Hello, Tom. Are you in the new school club? M: Yes, Lily. I joined the music club last week. W: What do you do there? M: We sing and play the guitar. By the way, do you know Garden's? W: Garden's? Is it near our school? M: Yes. It's a small place on Green Street. My mother buys fruit and milk there every day. W: Oh, I see. So it is not a place for meals or books. M: Right. It only sells food and drinks. I often get water there after club time. W: That sounds useful. I'll go there too.

M: Today I want to talk about Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous painters in history. Many people think he was poor and unknown in his lifetime. That is partly true, but his story is more interesting. W: I heard he sold only one painting before he died. Is that true? M: Yes, many books say he sold only one painting while he was alive. But some researchers now think he may have sold a few more. So it is still a question people discuss. W: What about his brother Theo? Did he help Vincent a lot? M: Yes. Theo was an art dealer, but he did not become rich by selling Vincent's paintings. In fact, Vincent wrote many letters to Theo. Those letters tell us a lot about Vincent's life and ideas. W: Did Theo die before Vincent? M: No. Theo died about six months after Vincent. After Theo's death, his wife, Johanna, worked hard to make Vincent's paintings known. She organized shows and sold some of his works. So she played an important role too. W: Then who is the most important person in making Van Gogh so famous? M: Many people say it is Johanna, Theo's wife. Without her, the world might have forgotten Vincent's art. W: I see. So the passage is mainly about whether Van Gogh sold only one painting in his life, right? M: Yes, that is the main question this passage discusses. Now let's look at some other stories about famous people. W: OK. Here is a short story. A young man once went to a job interview. He arrived first, so he sat down and waited quietly. M: What happened next? W: To his surprise, the manager came out and said the job was already filled. The young man was confused. M: That sounds strange. Did he leave immediately? W: Yes, he left immediately. Although he was sad, he did not give up. M: What was the weather like that day? W: It was a sunny day, so he decided to walk in the park and think about his future. M: Did he feel better later? W: Yes. He told himself that we should believe in ourselves. He also said that life is like a journey, and we should enjoy it. M: What did he do after that? W: He saw many faces in the park. Some were happy, some were worried. He realized everyone faces problems. M: Did he find a better job? W: Yes, he did. He found a better job a week later. So the story has a good ending.

W: Hi, Tom. Are you free this Saturday? M: Let me see. I have a piano lesson in the morning, but I am free in the afternoon. W: Great! Would you like to go to the science museum with me? M: The science museum? I went there last month. It was boring. W: Oh, really? Then how about the new zoo? I heard they have two baby pandas now. M: That sounds fun! I love animals. What time shall we meet? W: How about two o'clock at the school gate? M: OK. See you then.

M: Today I want to talk about Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous painters in history. Many people think he was poor and unknown in his lifetime. That is partly true, but his story is more interesting. W: I heard he sold only one painting before he died. Is that true? M: Yes, many books say he sold only one painting while he was alive. But some researchers now think he may have sold a few more. So it is still a question people discuss. W: What about his brother Theo? Did he help Vincent a lot? M: Yes. Theo was an art dealer, but he did not become rich by selling Vincent's paintings. In fact, Vincent wrote many letters to Theo. Those letters tell us a lot about Vincent's life and ideas. W: Did Theo die before Vincent? M: No. Theo died about six months after Vincent. After Theo's death, his wife, Johanna, worked hard to make Vincent's paintings known. She organized shows and sold some of his works. So she played an important role too. W: Then who is the most important person in making Van Gogh so famous? M: Many people say it is Johanna, Theo's wife. Without her, the world might have forgotten Vincent's art. W: I see. So the passage is mainly about whether Van Gogh sold only one painting in his life, right? M: Yes, that is the main question this passage discusses. Now let's look at some other stories about famous people. W: OK. Here is a short story. A young man once went to a job interview. He arrived first, so he sat down and waited quietly. M: What happened next? W: To his surprise, the manager came out and said the job was already filled. The young man was confused. M: That sounds strange. Did he leave immediately? W: Yes, he left immediately. Although he was sad, he did not give up. M: What was the weather like that day? W: It was a sunny day, so he decided to walk in the park and think about his future. M: Did he feel better later? W: Yes. He told himself that we should believe in ourselves. He also said that life is like a journey, and we should enjoy it. M: What did he do after that? W: He saw many faces in the park. Some were happy, some were worried. He realized everyone faces problems. M: Did he find a better job? W: Yes, he did. He found a better job a week later. So the story has a good ending.