《2025年5年中考3年模拟英语北京专版》

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The day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting moments for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. On that day, every child was given a/an　1　 for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.
Some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher would think of which pupils had been the most responsible during the last year. Rita was a kind and quiet girl, and during the last year, Rita had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly. So all the children knew she was the　2　 to be given the best job of all.
But that year there was a big surprise.
Each child received one of the normal jobs, like preparing the books, telling the time, or cleaning the blackboard. But Rita’s job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. And even though the teacher　3　 that this ant was a very special ant, Rita could not help feeling disappointed.
“Why was I given such an insignificant(微不足道的) task?” Rita said to her teacher　4　.
“If you can take good care of the ant, maybe you will get a secret reward,” the teacher explained.
In fact, most of her classmates also felt sorry for her and remarked(评论) at how unfair it was that she had been given that job.
“I will　5　 this little task into something great,” Rita said to herself.
Then Rita started studying everything about her little ant’s habitats(栖息地) and behavior carefully. She　6　 the little box to make it perfect for the ant. Rita gave the ant the best food, and it ended up growing quite a bit bigger than anyone had expected...
One day a man came into the classroom and said, “Congratulations! Your class has been chosen to go on a journey to the rainforest, where we will study all kinds of insects. Just because your class has best　7　 for the little ant given to you.”
That day the school was filled with joy and celebration. And without doubt, Rita was most pleased at this. And many children learned that to be given the most important tasks, you have to know how to be responsible even in the　8　 tasks.
(　　)　1.A. homework B. job C. animal D. prize
(　　)　2.A. favorite B. talent C. leader D. expert
(　　)　3.A. doubted B. discovered C. discussed D. insisted
(　　)　4.A. hopefully B. patiently C. proudly D. sadly
(　　)　5.A. take B. put C. turn D. divide
(　　)　6.A. improved B. repaired C. painted D. broke
(　　)　7.A. looked B. cared C. called D. fought
(　　)　8.A. worst B. fairest C. smallest D. safest

答案： 1.B　2.A　3.D　4.D　5.C　6.A　7.B　8.C