()23.— What's that pair of chopsticks for?
— Those are serving chopsticks. They reduce the spread of some diseases.

A.can
B.must
C.need
D.should

23. A

()24.Now there are too many apps on the phones. For users who don't want them, the space on the phones .

A.takes away
B.is taken away
C.takes up
D.is taken up

24. D

()25.China has worked with African countries climate change and protect the environment.

A.fight
B.to fight
C.fighting
D.fought

25. B

()26.— wonderful event the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League was!
— Yes. The local culture and tourism bureaus(文旅局) around the province provided all kinds of activities.

A.What a
B.What
C.How a
D.How

26. A

()27.(2025·宿迁市泗洪县模拟)Henry his bedroom yet. He needs to clean it up before dinner.

A.isn't cleaning
B.didn't clean
C.hasn't cleaned
D.doesn't clean

27. C

()28.The population of the USA is only about that of China and is also much than that of India.

A.second-sevens；smaller
B.second-seven；less
C.two-sevenths；smaller
D.two-seventh；less

28. C

()29.— Bob, what else do you want to know about Suqian?
— I am wondering .

A.what was Suqian like in ancient times
B.how people in Suqian spend their free time
C.that Suqian's food is very popular
D.how long did it take to build Suqian Museum

29. B

()30.— Our class won the group competition! Everyone took part in planning and practising.
— Great!

A.No pain, no gain.
B.Many hands make light work.
C.Every coin has two sides.
D.All good things come to an end.

30. B

三、(2025·宿迁市钟吾初级中学模拟)完形填空。(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When my friend suggested that we join the new Tai Chi(太极拳) Club, I thought he was 31. I always believed Tai Chi was for old people. However, after the first class, I 32 that I was wrong. It was amazing. Tai Chi led to a big change both in my body and 33.
I still remember my first few Tai Chi classes. The basic skill I learned was keeping a balance. An action was called “golden rooster(公鸡) standing on one leg”. Following the instructions, I tried to 34 on one leg. It seemed that it was not a hard one, but I still 35 many times. Soon, I felt bored and 36 of practising over and over again. I wanted to 37 the Tai Chi class. Maybe I was really 38 in this kind of exercise. Just then, my coach taught me how to relax myself. Step by step, I made 39. Later, I was able to do more difficult actions and feel peace of mind as well. My love for Tai Chi became 40. I even wanted to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind Tai Chi.
41 I had a better understanding of Tai Chi, I discovered it was from Chinese *yin* and *yang* philosophy(哲学). The practice of it helps to keep a balance through opposites: left and right, up and down, breathing in and breathing out... 42, Tai Chi brings about a state of body balance and mind 43.
Now I can honestly say it helps me become much 44. I sleep better at night, and I am more active during the day. More importantly, practising Tai Chi has made me better 45 the Chinese culture. I am sure I will continue to practise Tai Chi and enjoy the advantages it has brought me.
()31. A. reading
B. waiting
C. joking
D. explaining
()32. A. forgot
B. realized
C. required
D. dreamed
()33. A. head
B. problem
C. mind
D. love
()34. A. stand
B. sit
C. lie
D. jump
()35. A. wished
B. failed
C. feared
D. received
()36. A. lazy
B. hungry
C. afraid
D. tired
()37. A. give up
B. pick up
C. put up
D. take up
()38. A. right
B. strict
C. weak
D. interested
()39. A. friends
B. progress
C. noise
D. mistakes
()40. A. strong
B. quiet
C. strange
D. important
()41. A. If
B. When
C. Before
D. Although
()42. A. Quickly
B. Usually
C. Nearly
D. Finally
()43. A. practice
B. power
C. peace
D. purity
()44. A. safer
B. heavier
C. prouder
D. healthier
()45. A. understand
B. teach
C. translate
D. encourage

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