《2025年5年中考3年模拟九年级英语下册人教版》

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(2024江西中考改编)

　　The Maori arrived in New Zealand from Polynesian(波利尼西亚的) islands about a thousand years ago.They were the first people to live in New Zealand.
　　In the late18th century,Europeans came to live in New Zealand.At that time,the population of the Maori was maybe250,000in New Zealand.Over the next one hundred years,wars and disease killed many Maori people.By the end of the19th century,there were only about40,000Maori people left.During this time,the Maori also lost much of their land to the Europeans.Many of them were afraid that they mightt lose their traditions and language too,butt this did not happen.
　　Today the Maori population is increasing.There are about900,000Maori people in New Zealand.Most live like other New Zealanders,but they are keeping the Maori language and traditions alive.There are now Maori radio and television stations.　Many schools teach in the Maorli language.Nearly one half of Maori language speakers are25years old or younger.
　　Maori culture is also alive and well.At the center of Maori culture is the“marae".This is a special place for ceremonies and meetingsS.Today the number of marae in New Zealand is increasing.Many of the new marae are in the cities.Now people in the cities can meet and learn about their Maori traditions.
　　Today most New Zealand cities have Maori festivals each year.Among festival activities are competitions in speaking,dancing and singing.
Children practice for months.Then all the Maori in the area arrive to watch the competitions and see who wins.
　　The Maori have gone through hard times.Today they live a comfortable,modern life.They keep their cultural traditions alive,because they have passed and are passing them on to their children.
27.What happened to the Maori during the19th century?
A.They owned more land.　
B.They lost their language.　
C.They left New Zealand.　
D.They had a smaller population.
28. How do the Maori keep their traditions alive?Check and choose the right answer.
　a.Increase the number of marae.
　b.Move to the center of New Zealand.
　c.Set up Maori radio and TV stations.
　d.Teach in the Maori language in many schools.
　e.Hold competitions in speaking,dancing and singing.　
A.bcde B.abcd　
C.abde D.acde
29.What's the theme of the passagee?　
A.Art.　　　　　　　　B.Culture.　
C.Travel.　　　　　　  D.Technology.
30. What would be the best structure of the passage?

答案： 27. D；28. D；29. B；30. C