《2026年江苏13大市中考名卷优选38套英语》

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In a little town, there was a clock tower that
had stood for centuries. The clock tower was known
for its perfect timekeeping, and was looked after by
Mr Pendulum, the town's timekeeper.
One day, Mr Pendulum decided to take on an
apprentice(学徒). He chose a young boy named
Oliver who had always been attracted by the clock
tower. Oliver was excited but also nervous,
knowing that keeping time was a responsibility(责
任) of great importance. Mr Pendulum taught
Oliver everything he knew about the clock.
As Oliver worked alongside Mr Pendulum, he
learned that time was not just about numbers and
minutes—it was about moments and memories. The
clock tower had a special characteristic: It could
show little bits of the past and future. Mr Pendulum
showed Oliver how to use this characteristic to help
people in need.
One day, a young woman named Emily came to
the clock tower for help. She was feeling lost and
uncertain of her future. Mr Pendulum and Oliver let
her see a piece of her past, where she had faced
challenges but had also experienced moments of joy
and growth. They then showed her a possible
future, where she could achieve her dreams and find
happiness. Emily was moved by the experience and
left the clock tower with renewed hope. Oliver
realized that the true power of the clock tower was
not in keeping time, but in helping people find their
way. He also learned that time was not something to
be controlled, but something to be treasured.
Years later, Oliver became a smart timekeeper,
using the clock tower's magic to guide people
through difficult times. He taught others that time
was a gift, and that every moment was a chance to
create a better future.
29. What was the clock tower known for?
A. Its attractive color.
B. Its long history.
C. Its perfect timekeeping.
D. Its smart timekeeper.
30. How did Mr Pendulum and Oliver help Emily?
A. They sent her a special gift.
B. They showed moments of her life.
C. They offered her a job as a timekeeper.
D. They invited people in the town to encourage
her.
31. Which words can best describe Oliver?
A. Responsible and wise.
B. Brave and curious.
C. Careful and creative.
D. Kind and confident.

答案： 29.C 细节理解。根据第一段中“The clock tower was known for its perfect timekeeping”可知，钟楼以精准的时间闻名。 30.B 细节理解。根据第四段中“Mr Pendulum and Oliver let her see a piece of her past... They then showed her a possible future...”可知，他们让Emily看到了她过去的片段以及可能的未来，即展示了她生活的片段。 31.A 推理判断。根据文章描述可知，Oliver在学习过程中意识到时间的重要性，并通过钟楼的魔法帮助人们找到方向，他最终成为一位聪明的时间管理者，教导人们珍惜时间，这表明他既负责又明智。