《2026年金考卷浙江中考45套汇编英语浙江专版》

B
When I was eight, I got a book about stars from my dad as a birthday present. That was the beginning of my lifetime interest.
I used to go outside with my mom on clear nights and look at the sky. It looked like black silk with a million diamonds( 钻石 ) on it. In different seasons, we saw different groups of stars. In winter, the “belt” of Orion appeared in the night sky, its three stars perfectly lined up and shining brightly. In summer, we saw Vega shine brightly as it got dark. Sometimes we saw stars shooting across the sky. How beautiful they were! Every time I looked up, I was amazed, as if the sky was speaking to me in its own way.
Studying the stars was great fun for me, and I was greatly curious about the night sky. Once I learnt a little, I soon wanted to find out more and more. I asked all kinds of questions, and my parents were always very patient with me. If they didn’t know the answers, they would encourage me to find them in the library. So I read a lot about the topic, and my understanding increased as I grew older.
Now, studying the stars is my career. I host a TV program called The Sky at Night. I use my knowledge to take people on a journey across the Milky Way, and I teach people the different stars in a lively way. My TV program has lasted more than 50 years, and I am really proud of that!
Actually, you too can turn your interests into your career. Anybody can achieve their dreams. You just have to enjoy what you do!
20. When did the writer begin his lifetime interest?
A. When he watched a show about stars.
B. When he first saw a shooting star.
C. When he visited a space museum.
D. When he got a book about stars.
21. What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. The stars.
B. The seasons.
C. The diamonds.
D. The books.
22. What might the writer’s parents say when he asked difficult questions?
A. You’d better think about more possible jobs.
B. Maybe you can look up the answers in the library.
C. Could you please finish your homework first?
D. Would you mind stopping asking these questions?
23. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To introduce different kinds of stars.
B. To explain why the writer became a host.
C. To show challenges of studying stars.
D. To encourage us to follow our interests.

答案： 20 D 21 A 22 B 23 D