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2026上海静安中考英语一模 古希腊的年轻信使
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古希腊的年轻信使
In Ancient Greece, messages were often delivered by runners. One of the most famous young runners was a boy named Lycos. He lived in a village near Athens and trained every morning by running up and down the hills. His dream was to become a real messenger for the city one day.
在古希腊，消息通常由信使跑步传递。最著名的年轻信使之一是一个名叫莱科斯的男孩。他住在雅典附近的一个村庄里，每天早上都通过在山上跑来跑去进行训练。他的梦想是有一天成为城市的正式信使。
One summer, while Lycos was practising near the village gate, he saw smoke rising from the forest. Soon, soldiers rushed out, warning everyone that a village nearby needed help. A fire had broken out, and the villagers were trying to escape. The soldiers needed someone fast to run to Athens and ask for more helpers.
一个夏天，当莱科斯在村门口附近练习时，他看到森林里冒出浓烟。很快，士兵们冲了出来，警告大家附近的一个村庄需要帮助。那里发生了火灾，村民们正试图逃跑。士兵们需要一个跑得快的人去雅典请求更多的帮手。
Lycos stepped forward. "I can do it," he said. The soldiers looked doubtful - Lycos was young - but there was no time to waste.
莱科斯站了出来。“我能行。” 他说。士兵们看起来很怀疑 —— 莱科斯还很年轻 —— 但已经没有时间可以浪费了。
The journey to Athens was long and hot. Lycos ran across rocky paths, through dusty fields, and past farms where people shouted encouragement. His legs burned, and his throat felt dry, but he did not stop. He remembered the faces of the villagers who needed help.
去雅典的旅程漫长而炎热。莱科斯跑过崎岖的小路，穿过尘土飞扬的田野，经过人们大声为他鼓劲的农场。他的双腿灼痛，喉咙干渴，但他从未停下脚步。他记着那些需要帮助的村民的脸庞。
When he finally reached Athens, he went straight to the city guard and delivered the message. Within minutes, a group of strong men prepared supplies and rushed toward the burning village.
当他终于抵达雅典时，他径直找到城市守卫，传达了火情消息。短短几分钟内，一群身强力壮的男子备好物资，朝着起火的村庄疾驰而去。
Two days later, the soldiers returned with good news: the villagers were safe. As the story of the brave messenger boy spread, people began to cheer for Lycos. He didn't become famous like the legendary heroes, but in his village, he became a symbol of courage and responsibility.
两天后，士兵们带着好消息归来：村民们都安然无恙。随着这位勇敢的信使男孩的故事四处流传，人们开始为莱科斯欢呼。他虽未像传奇英雄那般声名远扬，但在自己的村庄里，他成了勇气与责任的象征。
Lycos learned that being a hero did not always mean fighting - it could also mean acting quickly and bravely to help others.
莱科斯明白了一个道理：成为英雄，未必总意味着征战沙场 —— 它也可以是迅速、勇敢地行动，去帮助他人。
Glossary
ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/adj. 古代的；古老的；远古的 deliver /dɪˈlɪvər/v. 传递；递送；传达；交付；发表 messenger /ˈmesɪndʒər/n. 信使；通信员；送信人 practise /ˈpræktɪs/v. 练习；训练；实践；从事（职业） warn /wɔːrn/v. 警告；提醒；告诫；预先通知 doubtful /ˈdaʊtfl/adj. 怀疑的；不确定的；可疑的 journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/n. 旅程；旅行；行程 v. 旅行，远行 rocky /ˈrɑːki/adj. 多岩石的；崎岖的；坚硬的；艰难的 encourage /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/v. 鼓励；激励；支持；促进 supply /səˈplaɪ/n. 物资；供应品； v. 供应；提供；补给 legendary /ˈledʒənderi/adj. 传奇的；传说的；著名的；传奇般的 symbol /ˈsɪmbl/n. 象征；符号；标志 v. 象征；代表 responsible /rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/adj. 有责任的；负责的；有责任心的；应承担责任的 escape /ɪˈskeɪp/v. 逃跑；逃脱；逃避；避开 n. 逃跑；逃脱；逃避 dusty /ˈdʌsti/adj. 布满灰尘的；尘土飞扬的；枯燥无味的
Lycos ran across rocky paths, through dusty fields, and past farms where people shouted encouragement.
主干: Lycos ran
+三个并列的介词短语作方式 / 地点状语 across rocky paths, through dusty fields, and past farms
+定语从句 where people shouted encouragement
翻译练习
她走过安静的街道，穿过热闹的广场，经过老人们下棋的公园。 小鸟飞过碧绿的草地，越过清澈的小溪，掠过花儿竞相开放的花园。 他穿过拥挤的人群，走过长长的走廊，到达学生们认真读书的教室。
翻译答案
She walked through quiet streets, across busy squares, and past the park where the elderly played chess. The bird flew over green grass, across clear streams, and above the garden where flowers bloomed in competition. He pushed through crowded crowds, walked along long corridors, and reached the classroom where students read carefully.
1.What did Lycos do every morning to train himself?
A. He delivered messages for the village.
B. He ran up and down the hills near his village.
C. He practised fighting with the soldiers.
D. He helped the villagers do farm work.
2.Why did the soldiers need someone to run to Athens?
A. Because a fire broke out in a nearby village and they needed more help.
B. Because Athens was in danger and needed soldiers to protect it.
C. Because the villagers wanted to move to Athens for safety.
D. Because the city guard asked for more supplies from the village.
3.Which of the following is NOT true about Lycos' journey to Athens?
A. The journey was long and hot.
B. He ran across rocky paths and dusty fields.
C. People on the way shouted encouragement to him.
D. He stopped several times to rest because his legs hurt.
4.What did Lycos become in his village at last?
A. A legendary hero known by everyone.
B. A soldier who fought for the village.
C. A symbol of courage and responsibility.
D. A professional messenger for Athens.
5. 批判性思维开放性题目
What do you think makes Lycos a hero? And can you give an example of a "hero" in your daily life?
阅读理解答案
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C
5. 开放性题目, 言之有理即可。Example Answer:
Lycos is a hero because he is brave and responsible when facing the fire. He stepped forward even though he knew the journey was hard, and he had great perseverance to run to Athens to deliver the message. A hero in my daily life is the community volunteer. They stick to their posts on holidays, help the elderly buy food and keep the community in order, warming people around with ordinary actions.
