《2025年领智优选浙江期末复习卷九年级英语全一册人教版》

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The Mayan king looked down at the city. There used to be
some wonderful pyramids( 金字塔 ), fantastic gardens and busy
street markets. But now the city was silent and empty.
Many years ago, the king found a big rainforest. “The trees
are perfect to build my city,” said the king. Just then, an old
man walked out behind a tree. “We have always looked after the
rainforest and you must, too,” he said. “Don’t cut down the
trees! Build your city somewhere else!” But the king neglected
the old man’s advice and stuck to building his city near the rain-
forest. To build more houses, they cut down more trees from
the rainforest. As the city grew, the king and his people became
richer and richer. Everything seemed perfect, and the king was
satisfied.
Until one day, things started to change. It didn’t rain and
the rivers dried up. The rainforest finally turned into a desert.
With little food and water, people started to leave the city. The
king was very worried. Then he remembered the old man he
once met. He went back and looked for him. Suddenly, the same
old man appeared, standing alone in the desert.
“Look at what you’ve done!” complained the old man, full
of disappointment.
The king fell to his knees and asked regretfully, “Please tell
me what I should do. ”
“Plant two trees for every tree you cut down and then eve-
rything may return,” the old man said.
Quickly, the king ordered his people to plant trees in the
desert. After many years, the trees grew, the rain returned and
the rainforest was filled with life again. First the animals and
birds returned and then the people came back, too. The king was
happy to see his city was coming back, slowly but surely. Before
he died, he made a rule that everyone must follow: _______ He
strongly believed that his people would look after the rainforest
and their city well.
(C)19. What does the underlined word “neglected” probably
mean?
A. was proud of B. thought highly of
C. didn’t listen to D. paid attention to
(D)20. How did the king’s feelings change according to the
development of the story?
A. Angry→Satisfied→Regretful
B. Happy→Regretful→Disappointed
C. Disappointed→Satisfied→Regretful
D. Satisfied→Regretful→Happy
(C)21. Which of the following can be put in the “_______”?
A. Never leave the city.
B. Always respect the old man.
C. Cut one tree, plant two.
D. Make the city rich again.
(A)22. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. The Meaningful Changes of A Mayan City
B. The Secret of the Special Rainforest
C. The Importance of Protecting the Old City
D. The Wise Man and the Mayan People

答案： 19.C 20.D 21.C 22.A