《2026年金考卷浙江中考45套汇编英语浙江专版》

B
The Maori(毛利人) arrived in New Zealand from Polynesian islands about a thousand years ago. They were the first people to live in New Zealand.
In the late 18th century, Europeans came to live in New Zealand. At that time, the population of the Maori was probably 90,000 in New Zealand. Over the next one hundred years, wars and disease killed many Maori people. By the end of the 19th century, there were only about 42,000 Maori people left. During this time, the Maori also lost much of their land to the Europeans. Many of them were afraid that they might lose their traditions and language too, but this did not happen.
Today the Maori population is increasing. There are about 900,000 Maori people in New Zealand. Most live like other New Zealanders, but they are keeping the Maori language and traditions alive. Now there are Maori radio and television stations. Many schools teach in the Maori language. Nearly one half of Maori language speakers are 25 years old or younger.
Maori culture is also alive. At the center of Maori culture is the “marae”. This is a special place for ceremonies and meetings. 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 every 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 down to their children.
19. When did the Maori first get to New Zealand?
A. About the 11th century.
B. About the 13th century.
C. About the 18th century.
D. About the 21st century.
20. What happened to the Maori during the 19th century?
A. They had more land.
B. They left New Zealand.
C. They lost their traditions.
D. They had a smaller population.
21. What do the Maori do to make their traditions and language alive?
①Move to the center of New Zealand.
②Set up Maori radio and TV stations.
③Teach in the Maori language in many schools.
④Hold competitions in speaking, dancing and singing.
A. ①②③
B. ①②④
C. ①③④
D. ②③④
22. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The History of New Zealand
B. The Maori: Their Past and Present
C. Maori Culture and Traditions
D. Europeans in New Zealand

答案： 19—22 ADD B