2017年常州中考英语一模

1、九年级教学情况调研测试 2017.4英语试题注意事项：1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第n卷（非选择题）两部分。试卷满分为90分，考试时间为100分钟。2 .请将答案全部填写在答题卡相应的位置上，在本试卷上答题无效。3 .答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考试证号等信息填写答题卡相应的位置上。第I卷（选择题共48分）一、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. -It's said that earthquake hit Japan the other day.-bad news! Let's

2、 give a helping hand for the people there.A. an, HowB. a; How aC. the; What aD. an; What2. -Do you think he has taken the bag?-I ' m mistaken.A. that; UntilB. whether; IfC. that; Unless D. whether; Unl ess3. -Kate says she is going to her job in the hospital and open her own store. Is it serious

3、?-I. She never means it.A. give up; wonder B. look for; agree C. keep off; suppose D. pick up; believe4. What a day! The car I seems to go wrong again.A. have repaired it B. had repaired C. had repaired it D. have it repaired5. -How wonderful these paintings are! Which one do you think the artist?-P

4、erhaps he the one hanging on the wall.A. satisfying; satisfiesB. satisfies with ; satisfiesC. satisfies ; is satisfied withD. satisfied with; is satisfied with6. -My bike . May I go ?-No problem!A. broke, by yoursB. broke down, on yoursC. was broken down, on yoursD. is broken, on yourself7. -Is Kate

5、 coming to the party this evening?-No, she be at the party. She to the UK.A. mustn't; has gone B. mustn't; has been C. can't; has goneD. can't; has been8. China Dream is a great way to gather people together and the fast developmentof our country.A . push forB. fit forC. deal withD .

6、 cheer for9. -Could you tell us?-Sometimes, if I have time .A. how long you play computer gamesB. how often you go to the parkC. how soon you will see a filmD. how much time you spend on homework every day10. -Why not try that?- Do you think I can beat Mike?A. Don' t mention.it B. What' s th

7、e matterC. It ' s hard to. say D. Are you joking?二、完形填空（共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In the dining room of my grandfather' s house stood a bigs gilockfathertable wasalways 11 with wonderful food and 12 as the main part. And always that grand

8、father ' s csockd like a trusted old family 13, sharing our happiness.As I was a child, the old clock 14 me. I watched and listened to it during meals.I 15 how at different times of the day, even more wonderful to me was what my grandfather did each day. He never let that clock wind down and 16.

9、 He even showedus how to use the key to wind（ 上发条）the clock. Year after year, the clock became a part of my 17, a part of my heart. The clock stayed with my grandfather until he passed away.Several days after my grandfather died, I entered the dining room, with tears flowing18. My grandmother gave m

10、e the clock and the key. I opened the clock door withmy 19 hand. Then slowly, gently, I entered the key and wound the clock. It began with tick -tock, tick - tock ,20 of the clock was breathed into the dining room, into house andinto my 21. In the movement of the hands of the clock, my grandfather 2

11、2 again.11. A. cookedB. spreadC. clearedD. left12. A. stressB. surpriseC. worryD. love13. A. friendB. guardC. doctorD. lawyer14. A. excitedB. encouragedC. interestedD. comforted15. A. questionedB. rememberedC. doubtedD. wondered16. A. breakB. fallC. moveD. stop17. A. studiesB. opinionsC. memoriesD.

12、brains18. A. politelyB. gentlyC. difficultlyD. freely19. A. shakingB. calmingC. cheeringD. feeling20. A. lifeB. styleC. informationD. color21. A. studyB. bedroomC. heartD. mind22. A. diedB. livedC. smiledD. sang三、阅读理解（共13小题；每小题2分，满分26分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Smallest Li

13、fe Around UsTiny plants and animals live all around us . We cannot see them because they are so small but they are everywhere. They live in the soil , in the air, and in rivers and oceans. They grow on mountains and in caves. Some live in the ice at the north and south poles; some live where it is v

14、ery hot . They are found throughout cities and in the country. They grow on other plants and animals. Some are even living on you , on your skin , hair, and inside your body, in your mouth , nose, and all through your body .These tiny plants and animals are called microbes . The word microbe is made

15、 from two other words: micro , meaning small, and bios, meaning life . So, microbe means small life .Microbes have been on eart h for a very long time . They may have been the first forms of life to be alive . Today there are more microbes in the world than all other living things .People did not kn

16、ow microbes had existed （存在）long. They were too small for them tosee. But people did see many changes in their world important changes. And they did not know what caused them. They saw food that they kept too long change color and begin to smell bad. They saw cuts and wounds grow red and painful and

17、 become worse. They saw old plants and leaves and trees crumble apart on the forest floor and disappear into the soil . Such changes were a natural part of the world , but people did not understand them. They did not know these changes were evidence证据）of tiny plants and animals growing all around th

18、em.23. Why couldn't people see microbes?A. Because they are too small.B. Because they live inside our body.C. Because they live far from humans.D. Because they may have been the first forms of life to be alive .24. The underlined phrase" crumble apart" in the last paragraph means"

19、".A. grow tallerB. change into soilC. break into tiny piecesD . become colorful and energetic25. Choose the answer that completes the web below.Evidence that microbes existLeaves disappearinto soilCuts and woundsget red and painfulA. Microbes are very smallB. Microbes are all around usC. People

20、 can't see microbesD. Food begins to smell badBI used to think that life in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was filled with never-changing styles. I hated that everyone seemed to know everything about everyon e else. Everyone seemed to enjoy talking about other people and their lives. I also didn '

21、;like the fact that people seemed very close-minded. I felt trapped. I felt like I was missing . It seemed to me that city life would be the opposite.Then I took my first trip to New York City. I couldn' t wait to experience the city. Hwhen I arrived in the Big Apple, it wasn't at all what I

22、 had imagined. I knew it was home to thousands of people, but I hadn' t had the least expectation to see so many people on the streetone time. All the streets were f川ed with people. I also felt a little surprised to see that everyone was in a hurry and everything moved at such a fast pace（步伐）.Wh

23、en I took the su bway for the first time, I said hello to the middle-aged woman next to me. She looked at me with dislike and didn ' t say a word.After just one day, I realized how important my small town is to me. Now I miss the familiar faces I see every day. I like the feeling of safety and b

24、elonging m y town offers. Jim Thorpe gives me a sense of community and togetherness that the city doesn' t provijust how much a simple hello does for a stranger it really can make your day a little better.My big trip showed me that my small town really has its own values in me that I didn '

25、t even know I had. I never would have known what a big place my town holds in my heart if I had not taken that trip to New York City.26. What surprised the author most in New York City?A. The gestures of greeting.B. The modern transportation.C. The modern life.D. The crowded streets.27. What made th

26、e author change his / her attitudes to his /her hometown?A. Travelling to New York City.B. The familiar faces in Jim Thorpe.C. Greeting the middle-aged woman .D. Everybody likes talking about others.28. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Love of my small townB. A sense of communityC. A

27、pleasant trip to New York CityD. Differences between big cities and small townsCWhen US student Olivia Priedeman, 17, woke up one morning, she thought she had had a dream about making plans with a friend.But it wasn't a dream. Her phone showed that during the night, Priedeman had read a text mes

28、sage from her friend. She did it while she was fast asleep.Reading and sending text messages while asleep called 飞leep texting" isan unusual sleep behaviour, similar to sleep walking. It's also a growing problem among doctors: young people can ' t live without their cell phones.One in t

29、hree teenagers sends more than 100 text messages a day, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project. And at least four out of five teenagers said they sleep with their phone on or near their bed.Elizabeth Dowdell, a professor at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, has studied sleep t

30、exting. She said that having a phone nearby all night is a big part of the problem.Andrew Stiehm, a sleep medicine researcher with Allina Health in Minnesota, agrees. It's possible for the part of the brain that controls skills to wake up, while the part of the brain that controls memory and jud

31、gment（判断）may be still asleep. That's why some people can perform basic movements-such as walking, talking, texting or even driving while they're sleeping. Some of Dowdell's students said that they're disturbed by their nighttime texting behaviour. But because sleep texting is unconsc

32、ious, it's a difficult habit to break. Dowdell said she knows of some students who wear socks on their hands to keep themselves from texting.Marjorie Hogan, a doctor at Hennepin County Medical Centre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, suggests keeping all electronic products outside the bedroom.29. What

33、 happened to Olivia Priedeman?A. She sleepwalked to a friend's house.B. She dreamed of making plans with a friend.C. She phoned one of her friends during the night.D. She read a text message from her friend while asleep. 30. What does the underlined word "unconscious" mean?A.无意义的B.无意识的

34、C.无反应的D.无规律的31. What can we learn from the passage?A. It's easy to give up a sleep texting habit.B. One in three teenagers has a sleep texting habit.C. Sleep texting can reduce the quality of one's sleep.D. Sleep texting does more harm to one's health than sleep walking.D"Face it, A

35、ndy . You sold your heart the day you put on that first pair of Jimmy Choo's . "That line from the movie The Devil Wears Prada is an example showing how a shoemaker has become famous in the fashion world .Jimmy Choos （Zhou Yangjie） was born in Malaysian and he is a Malaysian Chinese, born i

36、n 1961 into a family of shoemakers . He created his first pair of shoes at age 11 . His family couldn't pay for his schooling , so he dropped out at a young age He had to work with his father to support the family . But his dream to be a fashion designer never disappeared so he did all he could

37、to enter an art college and finally took up a position in the fashion world through his talent and willpower .Choo graduated from a college in London and had a small workshop there. He hit the international fashion scene when Vogue magazine described his designs in eight pages in 1988. His work was

38、immediately popular and got love and support from Diana, Princess of Wales.Jimmy Choo shoes are known for their very high heels （鞋跟）and pointed toes. However, he does some flats and lower heeled shoes for other women. Choo co founded Jimmy Choo Ltd. with Tamara Mellon , UK Vogue editor, but left the

39、 company in 2001 .Jimmy Choo shops have opened around the world , so his designs are easier to get to those who want a designer shoe, and can afford his prices. Choo also has a website where shoppers can view his ready - to - wear designs. The brand（牌子）of Jimmy Choo has been comparable to top brands

40、, like Channel, LV , etc. But it's still young and has a bright future .We can't imagine how hard it is for Choo to stand out in the worldwide fashion! He must have made greater efforts and had more difficulties than others . And so he did . So stop complaining about why good luck isn't

41、always falling on you and devote yourselves to your work now.32. What is Paragraph 1 written for ?A. Comparing movies with fashion .B. Showing the shoes are popularC. Introducing the following passage . D . Attracting readers' attention to the shoes.33. When he was young, Jimmy Choo .A. had got

42、no educationB. showed his talent in making shoesC. made himself a famous fashion designerD. was born in China and then moved to Malaysia34. Which of the following is the correct order about Jimmy Choo ?a. He opened his shops around the world.b. His shoes appeared in Vogue magazine.c. He created his

43、first pair of shoes.d. He had his workshop in London .e. Jimmy Choo Ltd . was set up.A.c-d - b - a - eB.c-d - b - e - aC.dc b e aD.cb d ea35. What can we learn from the passage?A. Choo was lucky enough when he was young.B. Choo must be thankful for V ogue magazine.C. "Jimmy Choo" is a bran

44、d with a long history .D. It's much harder for a man to succeed in the fashion world .第R卷（非选择题共42分）四、阅读表达（共5小题；每小题1分。满分5分）阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格里只填一个单词。If we agree that education is used to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So,

45、while we can, we should teach children something really useful. Here is what our school should teach.Politeness is a mark of civilization （文明）.The sooner children learn this, the better. In any case, a lot can be achieved by a smile and good manners. Like it or not, our adults work hard for money, b

46、ut we don't make an effort to teach children how to manage it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning .We're likely to accept something we are told, but that's not what educated people do. Educated people are reasonable and they look at facts. If our sch

47、ools teach nothing else, they should at least teach critical （批判性的） thinking .Children should learn to take care of their health. They should know that if they eat junk food, they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about what happ ens to their bodies when they drink or smoke.Al

48、l of us are part of society. We have rights and duties. We should understand what they are. We have to know a little bit of history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to communicate with the people around us.In a word, our schools should spend every moment they have telli

49、ng this to our children: “This is life this is what you are going to face , and this is how you deal with it."TitleVery Useful EducationIntroductionEducation should help children get ready for life .AdviceImportant things should be taught in schools .What to teachHow to behave (36) The basic sk

50、ill of ( 37) moneyHow to(38) in a critical wayHow to keep (39) The rights and duties one has in societyConclusionChildren should be taught what (40) is and how to deal with it.五、词汇（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分）A）根据句子意思，用括号中所给词的正确形式填空，每空填一词。41. You can take a（close） look at the excellent drawings if you walk near

51、er.42. Seven(twelve) of the students have taken part in the tree-planting activity since Monday.43. In the end, the little boy (success) in climbing to the top of the mountain.44. Whenever we go traveling, our own(safe) must come first.B)根据句意及汉语提示，写出各单词的正确形式，每空填一词。45. Does it (要紧)if I don't take

52、 my ID card with me?46. Look at the two boys . They look (完全地)the same.47. At that time there was a major land bridge (连接)Britain to mainland Europe.48. After several (过失),he finally realized his dream .六、用括号内所给.动词的正确形式填空(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)49. Though this is the fir st time for them to visit Shanghai,

53、 the couple(fall) in love with the fantastic place deeply.50. It is reported that it is going to rain, so you 'd better I think(not go) for a picnic tomorrow.51. Humans (pollute) the earth all the time and there is not enough clean air and water.52. The dishes(lay) on the table as soon as theyre

54、 prepared.53. Luckily no one was hurt, but the smoke from the fire(rise) straightly up in the air.七、根据所给中文完成句子（共6小题；每小题1.5分，满分9分）54. Mike曾经是个尖子生，但是自从沉迷于电脑游戏他就落后于别人了。Mike used to be a top student , but he he lost himself in computer games.55. 跟你的朋友保持联系，那么你们会相处得越来越融洽。Keep in touch with your friends ,

55、56. 我认为这部电视剧没有我预期的那么有趣。I don't think .57. 那个音乐会如此精彩很值得等待。That concert was58. 她对音乐真的有天赋并且已经参加中国好声音的选拔。She has "Voice of China".59. 应该采取更多的措施来关注每一个细节。More action 八、书面表达（共1题；满分15分）假如你是李华，请根据下图反映的现象围绕拒为低头族"（stop phubbing）这个话题写一篇不少于90字的英语短文。内容包括：1 .你身边有 低头族”吗？他们的表现；2 .低头族”给学习和生活带来的影响；3 .就如何 拒为低头族”提1-2点建议。要求：1.文章开头已给出，不计入总词数；2 .可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事；3 .图片只做参考，内容可以自由发挥；4 .文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。No