B(2025 扬州江都期中)
Growing up in a small town in the heart of the countryside, my hometown holds a special place in my heart.
My hometown has a rich history. Dating back to the early 1800s, some people came to the countryside from the noisy city and built the town. They tilled(耕种) the land, made the roads and built buildings along them. As I walk down the wide streets, I can see the buildings still stand tall today. By looking back at the town's history, I always feel so proud.
My hometown is also a lively community, where neighbours greet each other with a smile and lend a helping hand in times of need. From festivals that bring the town together to volunteer chances that make the town better, there is a strong sense of family. Along the streets, there are many local businesses run by hard-working people. They offer places for people to catch up over a cup of coffee or share a meal with friends.
My hometown is rich in natural beauty. The rolling hills surround the town. In spring, flowers are everywhere in the town, while in fall, the leaves turn red and gold. The local park offers a peaceful place where I often rest and connect with nature.
From the Main Street with mom-and-pop shops to the fields that spread as far as the eye can see, every corner of this town is filled with memories of my childhood.
() 4. Who built the town in the early 1800s?
A. People from the countryside. B. People from the city.
C. People from other countries. D. People from the nearby town.
() 5. What can we learn about people in the writer's hometown?
A. They help volunteers a lot.
B. They are friendly to each other.
C. They are good at running businesses.
D. They often have meals with friends at home.
() 6. What does the writer often do in the local park?
A. Think about his shop. B. Climb the hills with his family.
C. Relax and enjoy nature. D. Have festival activities with neighbours.
() 7. From the passage, we know the writer .
A. likes spring much more than fall B. has a great love for his hometown
C. will write a book about his hometown D. left his hometown after his childhood

【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。作者介绍了
家乡的悠久历史、温馨和谐的社区氛围和如诗
如画的自然风光,表达了作者对家乡深深的眷
恋和热爱。
4. B 提示:细节理解题。根据第二段第二句"Dating
back to the early 1800s, some people came to the
countryside from the noisy city and built the town."可
知,在19世纪初,一些人从喧嚣的城市来到乡村并
建造了这个小镇。
5. B 提示:推理判断题。根据第三段第一句"My
hometown is also a lively community, where
neighbours greet each other with a smile and lend a
helping hand in times of need."可知,作者的家乡是
一个充满活力的社区,邻居们会微笑着互相问候,
在需要时伸出援手。由此推断,作者家乡的人们
对彼此很友好。
6. C 提示:细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句"The
local park offers a peaceful place where I often rest and
connect with nature."可知,当地公园提供了一个安
静的地方,作者经常在那里休息并享受大自然。
7. B 提示:推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是第一段
"Growing up in a small town in the heart of the
countryside, my hometown holds a special place in my
heart."以及最后一段"From the Main Street with
mom-and-pop shops to the fields that spread as far as
the eye can see, every corner of this town is filled with
memories of my childhood."可知,家乡在作者心中
占据着特殊的位置,家乡的每个角落都充斥着作
者童年的回忆,由此可见,作者非常热爱他的家乡。