2 Choose from sentences A to E to complete the passage. 从方框中选择句子补全短文，填写序号（A-E）。
A. The train seats were not too bad
B. We all found the train ride enjoyable
C. Flying is faster, but I don’t think it’s easier
D. We all decided to take the train to Beijing for our winter holidays
E. In short, the train is all about enjoying the journey
I was busy on my business last year. But I always wanted to go on a train trip with my family. (1) . Beijing is one of my favourite cities, and the kids loved the journey. (2) . We have to follow safety rules and wait in lines at airports.
We were tired in the middle of the night but the kids were excited about riding the train. I took off my shoes and tried to sleep. (3) . I had enough room to relax. The trip didn’t feel as long as it really was. (4) . We could walk around, enjoy the views, or read a book.
(5) . Beijing has a lot to offer for families, and this time, getting there was half the fun.

(1) D (2) C (3) A (4) B (5) E

【分析】
先通读全文把握主旨：本文讲述作者一家坐火车去北京过寒假的经历。再逐个分析每个空的前后语境：
1. 空1前句提到“我一直想和家人火车旅行”，后句说去北京，需衔接想法与具体行动，对应D项；
2. 空2后句讲机场的不便，需引出与火车对比的坐飞机的情况，对应C项；
3. 空3前句说坐火车，后句提到有空间放松，需衔接座位相关内容，对应A项；
4. 空4后句讲火车上的活动，需总结这段的旅行感受，对应B项；
5. 空5是全文总结，需呼应前文“去那里的过程是一半的乐趣”，对应E项。
【解析】
1. 第(1)空：前文表达想和家人火车旅行的想法，后文提到去北京，D项“我们都决定坐火车去北京过寒假”衔接了想法与具体行动，符合语境，故选D；
2. 第(2)空：后文讲机场需遵守规则、排队的不便，C项“坐飞机更快，但我不觉得更容易”引出与火车对比的坐飞机的情况，符合语境，故选C；
3. 第(3)空：前文说坐火车，后文提到有足够空间放松，A项“火车座位不算太差”衔接了座位的情况，符合语境，故选A；
4. 第(4)空：后文讲火车上可走动、看风景等活动，B项“我们都觉得火车旅行很愉快”总结了这段的旅行感受，符合语境，故选B；
5. 第(5)空：是全文总结，前文提到“去那里的过程是一半的乐趣”，E项“总之，火车旅行就是享受旅程”呼应主旨，符合语境，故选E。
【答案】(1)D (2)C (3)A (4)B (5)E
【知识点】英语阅读理解（补全短文）、上下文逻辑衔接
【点评】本题考查英语补全短文的能力，需结合上下文语境和逻辑关系选择合适句子，是初中英语常见题型，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6

3 Read the passage and answer the questions. 阅读短文，并回答问题。
Sports Day, also called Field Day, is a fun event that can last for a morning, afternoon, or even the full day. During Sports Day, children take part in many kinds of sports activities at school. Most schools in the UK hold their Sports Day during the summer term. To be ready for any weather changes, schools pick a main date for the event and also have a backup date.
During Sports Day, students can play games for fun or compete in matches. In some schools, if you win, you can get a prize like a trophy (奖杯), rosette (玫瑰形饰物) or medal.
Each school selects its own set of sports activities, usually including running, egg and spoon races, space hopper (弹跳球) races and more. These fun games add joy and wonderful memories to Sports Day.
Sports Day is not only for students. Most schools invite parents and families to watch and cheer on Sports Day. Your friends and teachers will be there too! Some schools also have an adult race for parents and adult family members, and a toddler (学步儿童) race for younger brothers and sisters.
(1) Sports Day in the UK is usually held in the summer term, isn’t it?


(2) Why do schools have a backup date for Sports Day?


(3) What kinds of sports activities do schools usually choose for Sports Day?


(4) Who can take part in Sports Day besides students?


(5) Why do schools have races for adults and toddlers on Sports Day?

(1) Yes, it is.
(2) They have a backup date for Sports Day to be ready for any weather changes.
(3) Schools usually choose activities like running, egg and spoon races, space hopper races and more for Sports Day.
(4) Parents, families, friends and teachers can also take part in Sports Day.
(5) (Answers may vary.) To let everyone join in the fun and enjoy the event together.

【分析】本题是英语阅读理解细节题，需先通读短文，针对每个问题定位原文对应内容，提取关键信息作答；注意第一题是反义疑问句，需根据事实用Yes/No回答，其余问题要准确提取原文要点，避免遗漏。
【解析】
(1) 从原文第一段“Most schools in the UK hold their Sports Day during the summer term.”可知，英国大多数学校的运动日在夏季学期，事实为肯定，反义疑问句用Yes回答，故答案为Yes, it is.
(2) 原文第一段明确说明设置备用日期的原因是“To be ready for any weather changes”，故答案为They have a backup date for Sports Day to be ready for any weather changes.
(3) 原文第三段提到学校通常选择的运动活动包括running, egg and spoon races, space hopper races等，直接提取即可，故答案为Schools usually choose activities like running, egg and spoon races, space hopper races and more for Sports Day.
(4) 原文第四段指出除学生外，家长、家人、朋友和老师也会参与运动日，故答案为Parents, families, friends and teachers can also take part in Sports Day.
(5) 原文第四段设置成人和学步儿童比赛的目的是让更多人参与，共享乐趣，故答案为To let everyone join in the fun and enjoy the event together.
【答案】
(1) Yes, it is.
(2) They have a backup date for Sports Day to be ready for any weather changes.
(3) Schools usually choose activities like running, egg and spoon races, space hopper races and more for Sports Day.
(4) Parents, families, friends and teachers can also take part in Sports Day.
(5) To let everyone join in the fun and enjoy the event together.
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节信息提取、反义疑问句
【点评】本题为基础英语阅读题，聚焦短文细节的查找与提取，难度较低，只要认真阅读原文就能准确作答，主要考查学生的基础阅读能力。
【难度系数】0.8