2023年湖北省随州市中考英语试卷（含解析）

2023年湖北省随州市中考英语试卷一、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children

2023 年湖北省随州市中考英语试卷 一、完形填空（本大题共小题，共分） 1515.0 Once, in asmall village, lived afamily with eight children.Two of the children loved (1) very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send (2) of them to study at the art college at the same time.After many discussions, the two boys finally (3) a (抛) plan.They would toss (煤矿) into the mines and, with his "" Praying Hands acoin.The loser would go (4) ( (赚得的钱)， earnings 5) his brother studying at the college.Then, when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother studying at the (6) James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines.James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much (7) than those of most of his teachers, and by the time he (8) .he was beginning to make alot of money for his paintings. (9) James returned, the family held abig dinner for his great success.Soon after the meal began, (敬酒) James (10) up from his seat to drink atoast to his dear (11) .He said, "Jack, now you can go to the art college and your (12) will come true.I will take care of you/' But Jack said (13) ,"Brother, the four years in n the mines has done too much to my hands, so it's too (14) .Now Ican't even hold aglass. To show his great love and respect, James drew his brother's (15) with fingers towards the sky.He called his drawing The Praying Hands, which became very famous years later. D. dancing 1. A. painting B. swimming C. singing D. neither 2. A. any B. all C. both D. went 3. A. looked out B. worked out C. took out out D. down 4. A. off B. away C. up D. let 5. A. support B. agree C. follow D. factory 6. A. home B. mine C. college D. older 7. A. better B. worse C. cheaper D. waited 8. A. arrived B. graduated C. walked