《2026年金考卷中考45套汇编英语河北专版》

B
Little George lived in a poor village. One summer day, his mother sent him to the field to pick up dried wood for the fire.
George searched hard. When the sun was high, he was hot and wanted a cool place to rest and eat. While walking, he found some shade, near which were some delicious wild strawberries.
"How nice these would be with my bread and butter," George thought. He picked all the strawberries. As he was about to eat the first one, he remembered his sick mother in the dark, cold room in the village.
He put the strawberries back, asking himself, "Shall I save them for her?" He thought they would refresh his mother, yet he still looked at them longingly (渴望地).
He decided to eat half and take the other half to her. But when he divided them, each heap (堆) seemed too small, so he put them together again. He thought, "I will only eat one." But when he lifted it, he put it back as it was the finest.
When the sun started to set, George went home. He was happy to have all the strawberries for his mother. His mother, hearing him come in, said she was thirsty. George joyfully gave her the strawberries. His mother, with tears in her eyes, knew he had saved them for her. George felt great happiness at that moment.
59. Why did George go to the field?
A. To pick up some wild strawberries.
B. To look for a cool place to rest.
C. To pick up dried wood for the fire.
D. To look for some food for his mother.
60. What did George think of when he was about to eat the first strawberry?
A. What his mother liked eating best.
B. His sick mother in the cold room.
C. How delicious the strawberry was.
D. His favourite food bread and butter.
61. Which of the following words best describes George?
A. Hard-working.
B. Honest.
C. Creative.
D. Kind-hearted.

答案： 59.C 60.B 61.D

C
Shopping can be fun, but it can also make you feel tired. What's worse, it often makes you spend more than you planned. Here are some useful tips to help you shop better and avoid overspending.
Before shopping, making a list can be useful. With a list, you clearly know what to buy and where to find it. It helps you put the things you want to buy in order. This way, you don't need to waste time remembering so many things.
To avoid overspending, set a spending limit before shopping. Decide how much you can spend and only carry that amount of money. This will stop you from spending more than you planned.
When shopping, always check the discount tags (折扣标签) carefully. Some discounts may not be as good as they appear, because sometimes shopkeepers raise the prices first, and then give discounts. So try to avoid expensive stores.
Before buying anything, ask yourself questions like, "Do I need this?" or "Will I really wear this?" For example, if you see your favourite singer wearing a wool sweater in an ad and it looks great, but you already have a nice sweater at home, should you really buy it?
Fashionable designs or big sales are not good enough reasons to buy things. Think twice before you pay! Remember to buy things that match or show your personality. This way, shopping can be more personal and fun!
These simple tips can help you shop smarter, save money, and enjoy the process more. Next time you go shopping, give these tips a try!
62. What's the first tip for effective shopping?
A. To set a spending limit.
B. To match your personality.
C. To make a shopping list.
D. To ask yourself questions.
63. Why should you check sale and discount tags carefully?
A. Because some shops always sell old-fashioned clothes.
B. Because some discounts are not as good as they seem.
C. Because discount tags are often difficult for us to find.
D. Because some discounts are only for expensive things.
64. What does the writer advise about buying discounted things?
A. Buy them quickly before they sell out.
B. Ask your friends for their opinions first.
C. Always compare the prices with online shops.
D. Don't buy them only because they are cheap.
65. Which question should you ask before buying a sweater according to the text?
A. Do I really need this sweater?
B. Is it from my favourite singer?
C. How much did my neighbour pay?
D. Will it be out of fashion soon?

答案： 62.C 63.B 64.D 65.A