2021年上海市中考英语真题及答案解析

W: The train to the city is late again. M: Yes, and it is already twelve thirty. Look at those doctors and nurses on the platform. W: They are eating very fast. Are they going to the hospital? M: No, they are going to another town to help sick people. W: They are so busy. Even at noon, they are working hard at their job. M: Let us give them our seats. W: Good idea. They need a rest on this trip.

W: Excuse me, I need to find the post office. Is there one near here? M: Yes, go along this street and turn left at the bank. It is next to a small park. W: Thank you. Also, I have a problem. I did not bring my dictionary today. M: Do not worry. You can take mine for this afternoon. W: That is very kind of you. M: No problem. Just give it back after school. W: Sure. I will meet you at the school gate at four thirty. M: Good. See you then.

W: Tom, you look hungry. Did you study here all day? M: Yes, Lily. I wanted to eat at home first, but there was not any food in the kitchen. W: So what did you do? M: I had to go out and buy some bread and milk. I came back to the library after that. W: Next time, tell me. I can bring you something. M: Thanks, Lily. That is very kind of you.

W: Hi Tom. Do you know our school club is doing a talk about famous farmers? M: Yes. I read about Yuan Longping. Many people say no other agricultural scientist has helped feed so many people. W: That is why he is seen as the best of all in his field around the world. M: Right. He spent many years making rice plants stronger. W: His work saved millions of lives. M: We should tell more students about him at the club meeting.

W: Tom, I have an idea. Let's spend a day by the sea this Saturday. M: That sounds great, Lily. We can swim and play on the sand. W: Your idea of a day on the beach sounds very nice. Can I join you? M: Of course! We can meet at seven thirty in the morning. W: Good. I will bring some water and a hat. M: And I will bring a ball. We will have a good time. W: I am sure we will. See you then.

W: Hi, Tom. Are you going to the flower show in Chongming this weekend? M: Yes, but I need to plan my trip. Do you know how many days the show runs? W: The tenth China Flower Expo started last week. It goes on for about forty days. M: That is a long time. How can I get there from here? W: You can take the bus. It leaves at seven thirty and takes about two hours. M: Great. I will book my ticket today.

W: Excuse me, how can I get to the City Art Centre? M: Go along this road and turn left at the second crossing. It is next to a big park. W: Thank you. By the way, is the Chinese Farmers' Painting Exhibition still on there? M: Yes, it is. But today is the last day. W: Great. Could I get two tickets for it, please? M: Sorry. All the tickets are sold out. W: Oh, what a pity!

W: Good morning, Tom. You look worried. What is wrong? M: Good morning, Doctor. My grandpa is ill. I took him to the hospital last weekend. W: I see. Was he better after seeing the doctor? M: Yes. But he lives in the countryside. I went there and stayed with him. W: Did your parents go with you? M: No, they were busy. I made the trip alone. W: That was kind of you. So you visited your grandparents and helped them. M: Yes, Doctor. I cleaned the house and cooked dinner for them. W: Take it easy. Your grandpa will get well soon.

W: Good morning. Can I help you? M: Yes, I want to return this book. Is Mr. Smith here? W: Sorry, he is not free at the moment. M: Oh, what is he doing now? W: He is talking to the new teachers in the hall. M: I see. Then I will come back later. W: OK. You can give the book to me. M: Thank you very much.

W: What do you do after school on fine days? M: My friends and I often go to the sports centre. It is warm today, so we will go there again. W: What do you do there? M: We take part in a game with small bats and a little ball. We do this every day after class. W: Is it fun? M: Yes, and we do it for an hour. We all like it very much.

N: At the school sports meeting, Tom and Lily are talking near the playground. W: Where is Mr. Smith? I did not see him this morning. M: He was in his office. He told his secretary to get the report done before Friday. W: So she must work fast. The report is long. M: Yes, and he wants to read it at the meeting on Friday. W: I hope she can do it well. M: She is good at her job. She will not let him down.

W: Good morning, sir. I'd like to return this jacket. M: May I ask why? W: It's too small for my son. I bought it yesterday. M: Do you have the receipt? W: Yes, here it is. M: Let me check. The size is not right, so I can give you a new one. W: Thank you. And I hope your shop will do well in the years to come. M: We will keep our old way of good service, and also try new things. W: That's great. We must think about tomorrow, yet we should always remember yesterday. M: I agree. Here is your new jacket.

W: Tom, look at this new fridge in the picture. Is it good for the earth? M: Yes, Lily. It is kind to nature. W: Why do you say so? M: It uses less power than the old one. W: I see. So it is green, and the reason is that it needs less electricity. M: Right. That is why it is good for our world. W: Great. Let us tell Mr. Smith about it in class.

W: Good morning, Doctor. My son Tom has a bad cold. M: I see. How long has he been like this? W: Since Monday. He has a fever and a headache. M: Did he go anywhere fun before he got sick? W: Yes, we took him to the new amusement park last Sunday. M: That place is very popular. Many people have visited it, right? W: Yes, it has welcomed a lot of guests, doesn't it? M: Right. Now let him rest and drink more warm water. W: Thank you, Doctor.

W: Tom, do you have any plans for the summer holiday? M: Yes, Lily. I am going to see a film with my mother. It is called Hi, Mom. W: I heard of it. It is about a mother and her daughter. M: Right. How amazing the film is! Mother's love always touches my heart. W: That sounds really moving. I may watch it too. M: Great. We can talk about it after the trip. W: Sure. See you then.

W: Hello, this is New City Zoo. How can I help you? M: Hi, I want to visit the zoo today. What time do you open? W: We open at nine in the morning. We close at five in the afternoon. M: Great. And how much is a ticket for a student? W: A student ticket is ten yuan. Children under six are free. M: Thanks. I will come at nine. W: See you then.

W: It is two forty in the afternoon. What can we see after lunch? M: At a quarter to three, we can go and watch the brown animals. They are big and love sweet food. W: Do you mean the bears? M: Yes. We can stand very near them and watch them eat. W: Great. What about the other animals, like the big grey ones or the small ones with long tails? M: We cannot go near them today. Only the brown animals are open for a close look then. W: OK. Let's meet at the gate at two forty. M: See you.

W: Good morning. Are you going to the city park today? M: Yes, I am. I want to ride the mini-train many times. W: You should get a hand stamp at the gate. M: A hand stamp? What does it do? W: With it, you can ride the mini-train all day for one price. M: Great. I will get one at the ticket office. W: You can also study your library book on the train. M: Good idea. I will bring it with me.

W: Welcome to the Animal Club meeting. First, a word about our trip to the zoo. M: Great! Can we give food to the monkeys? W: No. The zoo says anyone who gives food to animals or makes them afraid is a violator. M: So such people may have to leave the zoo? W: Yes. So please keep a safe distance and watch quietly.

W: Hello, this is New City Zoo. M: Hi, I want to plan a family trip. Is there a bus tour in the morning? W: The guided bus tour starts at ten thirty. For opening times and tickets, please look at our website. M: What is the website? W: It is newcityzoo.com. Also, if it rains, we may change some activities. M: Thanks. I will check it before we go.

W: Welcome to Green Park Zoo. Before you start, here is some news for you. M: First, you can watch the tiger show at ten thirty. Then you can feed the birds at two. W: Please do not give food to other animals. Keep your bags closed and stay with your group. M: You may take the little train to the gate. It runs every twenty minutes. W: Enjoy your day here, and have a good time with your family.