B(2025南京玄武期中)
"Hometown" is a word full of warmth and beauty. How would you show your love for your hometown? At the final of a national English-speaking competition, contestants from all over China shared their own stories.
Wang Siqi from Nanjing International School, Jiangsu, talked about her hometown Nanjing. "I used to live in the US, and my parents kept telling me everything about Nanjing. When I came back at age 9, I felt even closer to this city. Tasting its foods and hanging around in its universities, I was like a child who had missed her mum for too long," said Wang. "The competition gave me a great chance to show my love for Nanjing."
Lan Yunjie, 15, from Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School, tried to change people's stereotypes about his hometown, Shanghai. "When talking about Shanghai, many people would think of words like 'fast-paced' and 'indifferent', but in fact, it's a city full of kindness. I want to show others a different side of Shanghai, so I told stories of how people helped those in need," said Lan. "I believe this is the power of public speaking," Lan added. "By using logic and emotion, you can better share your opinions, promoting understanding and removing prejudice."
Yang Zihan, 14, born in Hong Kong, mainly lives in Shenzhen. "Unlike other people who are so familiar with their hometown, my hometown is a 'stranger' to me. But thanks to the competition, I did a lot of research about Hong Kong and found out about its sad colonial history and the local people's brave fight. That spirit of patriotism has become the most valuable thing my hometown gives to me, and I'm glad to share it with everyone," said Yang.
() 5. What did Wang Siqi compare herself to when she returned to Nanjing at age 9?
A. A tourist exploring a new city.
B. A child who had missed her mum for too long.
C. A student studying abroad.
D. A chef tasting local foods.
() 6. Why did Lan Yunjie share stories about Shanghai people's kindness?
A. To complain about the city's fast-paced life.
B. To prove Shanghai is indifferent.
C. To challenge stereotypes and show its kindness.
D. To compare Shanghai with other cities.
() 7. In Yang Zihan's quote, what does the word "patriotism" most likely mean?
A. Love for one's country. B. Fear of strangers.
C. Interest in colonial history. D. Curiosity about Shenzhen.
() 8. What is the purpose of the national English-speaking competition?
A. To compare their hometowns.
B. To express personal achievements.
C. To share and celebrate their hometowns' unique qualities.
D. To encourage people to move to big cities.

【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。在全国英语演讲比赛总决赛中,来自南京、上海和香港的三位青少年选手通过演讲表达了对家乡的热爱、分享了对家乡的独特理解。
5. B 提示:细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句中"I was like a child who had missed her mum for too long"可知,王将自己比作一个思念母亲太久的孩子。
6. C 提示:细节理解题。根据第三段中"Lan Yunjie, 15, from Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School, tried to change people's stereotypes about his hometown, Shanghai. 'When talking about Shanghai, many people would think of words like 'fast-paced' and 'indifferent', but in fact, it's a city full of kindness. I want to show others a different side of Shanghai, So I told stories of how people helped those in need.'"可知,兰分享人们帮助有需要的人的故事是为了改变人们对上海的刻板印象,展现上海善良的一面。
7. A 提示:词义猜测题。根据画线词上一句中"found out about its sad colonial history and the local people's brave fight"可知,patriotism与杨了解到的香港的殖民历史和当地人民的勇敢抗争有关,由此推知,patriotism指对国家的热爱。
8. C 提示:推理判断题。根据第一段第二、三句"How would you show your love for your hometown? At the final of a national English-speaking competition, contestants from all over China shared their own stories."不难推知,全国英语演讲比赛的目的在于让选手讲述自己和家乡之间的故事,表达对家乡的热爱。