2015年南通市中考适应性测试英语试卷 (2)

1、2015年南通市中考适应性调研测试英语试题注 意 事 项考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项1. 本试卷共10页，满分为120分，考试时间为120分钟。2. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、考试证号用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔填写在试卷及 答题卡上指定的位置。3. 答案必须按要求填涂、书写在答题卡上对应位置，在试卷、草稿纸上答题一律无效。第卷 （选择题 共60分）一、单项选择（本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. Howwas_dinneratSandyshouse?Itwasgreat.Sandysmumis_excellentcook.A.a,the B.the,an C.the,the

2、D.a,an2. Ann, would you like to drink tea or coffee? _. Im not thirsty at all.A. EitherB. All C. Both D. Neither 3. It is better to travel 10,000 miles than to read 10,000 books, so its important to have real _ with languages, cultures and societies. A. influence B. knowledge C. experiences D. commu

3、nications 4. Where is Tom? I havent seen him for several months.He _ America. He _ there for half a year. A. has gone to; has been B. has gone to; has gone C. has been to; has been D. has been to; has gone5. If there is _ pollution, the air in our city will be _ dirtier.A. less; more B. more; much C

4、. less; less D. more; more中6. Yesterdays maths problem was difficult. I could _ work it out.A. finallyB. easily C. hardly D. nearly7. The rubbish near the river . Please clean it up as soon as possible. A. smells badB. is smelt bad C. smells badly D. is smelt badly8. _ he is only 12, he often goes t

5、o the old peoples home to perform plays for the old people as a volunteer. A. IfB. Since C. Though D. Because9. Mum, must I stay there the whole day? No, you _. You may come back after lunch, if you like.A.cant B.wont C. neednt D.mustnt10. What great fun we had _ _ in the river last Sunday! Well, le

6、ts go there again next weekendA. to swimB. in swimingC. swumD. swimming11. The life we were used to _ greatly in the recent ten years.A. has changedB. changing C. change D. changed12. Whats wrong with you, Eric? You look tired. I _ to prepare for the final exam last night. A. picked up B. woke up C.

7、 stayed up D. put up13. The local people like that Italian restaurant because it both delicious food and good service.A. producesB. prevents C.protects D. provides14. Couldyoupleasetellme inAmerica? OnthefourthThursdayinNovember.A.whenisThanksgivingDay B.whenThanksgivingDayisC.whattheyeatonThanksgiv

8、ingDay D.how did theycelebrateThanksgivingDay15. Doyoumindmyclosingthewindow? .Itsmuchtoonoisyoutside.A.Yes,pleaseB.OfcoursenotC.Allright D. It doesnt matter二、完形填空（本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A group of frogs were traveling through the woods. Unluckily two of them fell

9、 into a hole. When the other frogs saw how 16 the hole was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs didnt 17 them and tried to jump out of the hole with all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to 18 . Finally, one of the frogs believed what the other frogs we

10、re saying and 19 . He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as 20 as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and 21 made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said “Did you not 22 us?” The frog explained to them t

11、hat he was 23 . He thought that they were 24 him all the time.This story teaches us a/an 25 :There is power of life and death in 26 . An encouraging word to someone who is 27 in moods can lift him/her up and help him/her make it 28 the day. A destructive(破坏性的) word to someone who is in bad moods can

12、 even 29 him/her.Be careful of what you say. Speak hopefully to those who cross your path. It is sometimes 30 to understand that an encouraging word can go such a long way. Remember anyone can say words that can encourage another person to continue his/her way in difficult times.16. A . wetB. roundC

13、. farD. deep17. A . listen toB. look forward toC. move toD. turn to18. A. leaveB. jumpC. tryD. stop19. A . broke upB. got upC. gave upD. looked up20. A .fastB. farC. gladlyD. hard21. A. quicklyB. finallyC. slowlyD. possibly22. A . hearB. seeC. needD. know23. A. cheerfulB. greatC. deafD. surprised24.

14、 A. laughingB. greetingC. frighteningD. encouraging25. A. exampleB. lessonC. sayingD. way26. A. liesB. storiesC. wordsD. books27. A. downB. relaxedC. boredD. angry28. A. on B. aroundC. intoD. through29. A. helpB. killC. surpriseD. hurt30. A. easyB. strange C. hard D. surprising三、阅读理解 （本题共15小题；每小题2分，

15、满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AKings College Summer School is an annual (年度的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of Kings College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture cent

16、ers are also organized. This years summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:Application(申请) date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2015. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2015. Foreign stud

17、ents should send their applications before July 10, 2015.Courses English languageSpoken English: 22 hoursReading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hoursSteps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation(推荐)The letters should be written in English with

18、all necessary information.Cost Daily lessons: $200 Sports and activities: $100 Travel: $200 Hotel service: $400You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 Kings Street, New York, NY10016, USAE-mail to: KC-Summer School yahoo, com31.

19、The summer training program includes all of the following except _.A. doing a part-time job B. taking coursesC. having sports D. travelling32. If you want to live at a relatives home in New York, you will have to pay the school _. A. $ 200 B. $ 400 C. $ 500 D, $ 90033. What correct information can y

20、ou get from the passage? A. The program will last two months. B. You can e-mail or ring up to the school. C. You should write to Thompson only in English. D. Students in China can send applications on July 14.BDo you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling

21、 down without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though theyre losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens?Maybe youre starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be

22、better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注) for many teens. Being accepted by friends is important.Teens may also notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lo

23、nely at times. Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty(青春期) begins, the body starts producing hormones(荷尔蒙). These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional(情绪的) changes. Here are some things you can do that might make

24、 those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.l Recognize youre not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common. l Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that theyre not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important,

25、 too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development. l Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can lead to more sadn

26、ess.l Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint, music, or other art forms. Put your feelings

27、into your artwork. 34. When puberty begins, many teens feel_.A. unhappy B. angry C. joyful D. emotional35. _ may not make some teens be in bad moods.A. Study pressure B. Getting good grades C. The sense of distance from parents D. Missing old friends36. Its easier to deal with your mood changes by _

28、.realizing they are common explaining your feelings to people you trustplaying computer games being creativebreaking school rules getting enough sleepA. B. C. D. 37. The passage is mainly for _.A. parents B. teenagers C. teachers D. doctorsCMartin Lynch, an American businessman, had been going on va

29、cation to a small Mexican fishing village for a number of years. One morning while going for a walk along the beach, he saw his friend Pablo Perez, a local fisherman. Martin watched Pablo unload his boat and pack the fish in a box. Martin noticed Pablo was smiling and looked very happy. He could als

30、o see several large fish in the boat. Martin greeted Pablo and asked how long it took to catch the fish. “Just a few hours,” replied Pablo. Martin asked, “Why didnt you stay longer and catch more fish?” “I have enough for my family,” Pablo said. “And what do you do with the rest of your day?” asked

31、Martin. “I take a nap, play with my children, spend time with my wife, and go into the village to see my friends and play cards, I have a full and colourful life.” Martin explained that if Pablo worked longer hours and caught more fish, he could make more money. With the extra money, Pablo could buy

32、 more boats and catch many more fish. By selling the fish, Pablo could open his own factory and sell products directly to supermarkets. “Then what?” asked Pablo. “Well, you would probably have to move to Mexico City to run the business. Finally, you would be able to sell your business and make milli

33、ons of dollars,” replied Martin. “How long will that take?” asked Pablo. Martin thought for a while and said it would probably take at least 15 years. “And then what” asked Pablo. “Well, thats the best part,” Martin said. “You will be able to retire, buy a house near the ocean, sleep longer, play wi

34、th your children, spend more time with your wife, see your friends, and play cards.”38. What is the story mainly about? A. A businessman and a fisherman have become friends. B. A businessman learns how to fish from a fisherman. C. A businessman wants to become a fisherman. D. A businessman gives adv

35、ice to a fisherman. 39. What makes the Mexican fisherman happy is _. A. many friends to visit him B. a full and colourful life C. more boats and more fish D. the house near the ocean 40. How can the fisherman make more money in the businessmans view? A. By buying a supermarket. B. To move to Mexico

36、City. C. By selling his own business. D. To work longer and catch more fish. 41. We can infer from the passage that _. A. the fisherman will stay the same with his life B. the fisherman will leave the village for Mexico City C. the businessman will buy the fishermans boat D. it takes all day for the

37、 fisherman to catch large fish DAt East China University of Science and Technology, students will get a coupon (优惠券) if they eat up their food. Students can collect coupons and exchange them for small gifts, such as books, magazines, mobile phone covers and hand warmers.“Its been such a surprise,” s

38、aid Liang Zhaoyun, 19, a student at the university in Shanghai. “It has given us one more motivation to finish our food.”The measure is part of a national“eat-up”campaign(行动) which is organized by students to deal with food waste in campuses(校园).Why only in campuses, you might ask? Because according

39、 to a report by Xinhua News Agency, students waste twice as much food as the national average(平均).The campaign on campus food waste is receiving attention across the country.“The aim of the campaign is not only to encourage students to finish their food. We hope it can also encourage students to cho

40、ose a more environment-friendly and healthy lifestyle.” said Tao Siliang, secretary of the Youth League Committee at Shanghai University.But some school food is poorly prepared, so students do not like to finish it all. Some schools have taken notice of this and they are taking measures to improve i

41、t.“Im glad that weve reduced food waste since theeat-upcampaign began. But if we call on students to waste less food, we should also improve the service and food standard in campuses.” said Tao.42. The underlined word motivation in Paragraph 2 means _ _ in Chinese. A. 动力 B. 机会 C. 试验 D. 条件43. The “ea

42、t-up” campaign is carried out in campuses because _ _. A. students get a good education B. schools offer small gifts C. students waste too much food D. school food is more delicious44. The purpose of the campaign is mainly to _ _.A. improve the school food standard B. encourage a greener and healthi

43、er lifestyleC. receive attention from the society D. further improve the service in universities45. The best title for this passage may be “_ _ _”.A. Enjoy Your Food B. Reduce Waste on CampusC. Meals in Universities D. Eat-up Campaign in Campuses第卷（非选择题 共60分）四、词汇（本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）A. 请根据括号中的中文提示，英

44、文释义或句意，写出句中所缺单词，使句子通顺。46. Surprise a new_ (邻居) with one of your favourite home-made dishes. 47. The club needs more people to count and _(描述）the birds.48. The Spring Festival in China sometimes comes in _ (the second month of a year).49. Theyve _ (not succeed) to win the game. Its a pity!50. Breakin

45、g the traffic rules is _ the law.B. 请根据句意从方框中选择合适的单词，并用其适当形式填空，使句子通顺。care science able two excite51. She has the _ to write beautifully in English.52. Amy likes reading. She goes to the library to borrow books _ a week.53. He is a _ office worker. He often forgets to lock the door after work. 54. Qi

46、an Xuesen was a rocket _. He was famous all over the world as the father of Chinas space technology.55. The children talked _ after Mr. Zhou told them that they would go on a school trip.C. 请根据句意从方框中选择合适的动词，并用其适当时态填空，使句子通顺。hurry email spend make dance56. Why didnt you wave good-bye to Kitty just now

47、?Because she _to music when I passed by her.57. I _ much money on fashionable clothes since 2 years ago. I cant buy any more now.58. He got up without saying any word and _ away.59. Just wait. They _ you in one or two days.60. Wheres Tom? Hes wanted on the phone. He, with his sisters, _ a plan in th

48、e next room.五、句型转换（本题5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）61. My aunt is not only beautiful but also patient.（对划线部分提问）_ is your aunt _?62. Youmustbecarefulwithyourhandwriting.(改为祈使句)_withyourhandwriting. 63. The football match didnt take place last Friday. It rained heavily. (合并为一句)Last Friday the football match didnt ta

49、ke place _ _ the heavy rain.64. I would rather wear blue than green. (保持句意基本不变)I _ blue clothes _ green ones.65. We chose your cousin as chairperson of the Reading Club. (改为被动语态)Your cousin _as chairperson of the Reading Club.六、短文填空（本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，写出一个合适的英语单词完整、正确的形式，使短文

50、通顺。Every year a lot of films are made, but not all of them are good for us. Most of these films are not s 66 for children. So b 67 we see a film in a cinema or watch a DVD at home, we should be careful to c 68 a good one.A good film usually gives us a good l 69 . For example, Beauty and the Beast te

51、aches us to love someone for his/her good h 70 but not for his/her looks. The Lion King teaches us to be brave and be fair to other people.Some films are forgotten easily and q 71 ; while others stay for a long time as classics (经典). People can see a classic film many times and still enjoy it. Every

52、 time they see it, they can learn s 72 new. For example, if you worry about your looks, you may watch Beauty and the Beast again and learn that looks are not so i 73 . If you are sad, you may watch Mouse Hunt again to make y 74 happy.There are many kinds of films. There are adventure films, comedies, horror films, science fiction films, documentaries(纪录片), action films, love stories and so on. H 75 , many of these films only suit adults. So always ask your parents before you see a fil