2011年浙江湖州市中考英语真题及答案
(A)
41. How many parts does the book have?
A. 1 B. 4 C. 18 D. 233
42. If you’re interested in shopping you can read _____.
A. Chapter 3 B. Chapter 8 C. Chapter 16 D. Chapter 18
43. The book does NOT include _____.
A. help with European languages
B. information about visas
C. ideas about what to take on a trip
D. a section about traveling with pets
(B)
When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is “no”. In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you? Let’s look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan.
Why is lifelong learning important?
You go to school and learn. You take tests. But learning doesn’t only happen in school. And learning doesn’t stop when you graduate from high school or college. You are learning all the time. For example, learning can happen when you go to a museum. It can also happen when you get a job. You learn when you play a sport or when you take a trip. Learning is life! We never stop learning. Every day, you can improve yourself by learning something new.
Lifelong learning in Japan
In Japan, life learning is very important. People in Japan like to try new learning activities. Music calligraphy, flower arranging, and foreign languages are some of their favorite classes. The Japanese take classes to improve their skills and learn new things.
Conclusion
When we graduate from school, we can continue to learn. Make lifelong learning one of your goals!
44. Why is lifelong learning important? (A)
A. It helps you improve yourself. B. It’s the best way to learn.
C. It’s fun and easy. D. It’s an important goal.
45. Some people in Japan take foreign language classes to . (B)
A. get a job B. learn new things
C. get good grades D. finish college
46. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? (D)
A. Learning only happens in school.
B. When we graduate from school, learning is done.
C. You can’t learn anything when you play a sport.
D. Music, calligraphy, flower arranging and foreign languages are popular classes in Japan.
47. What is the main idea of the reading? (D)
A. Learning can be fun. B. We are always learning in school.
C. Finishing high school is important. D. People can learn all their lives.