2019年广东省广州市初中毕业生学业考试英语真题试卷

1、2019年广州市初中毕业生学业考试英语一、语法选择（共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The first astronautsSince the earliest times, people have looked up at the stars, the moon and the planets. Today people use modern machines 1 at the sky. This is very different from the situa

2、tion 2 years ago when people could only use their eyes. Perhaps they dreamed of 3 the universe.When did humans first go into space? The story began not so very long ago, 4 the first astronauts were not people-they were animals.Scientists wanted to make travelling to space as 5 as possible for humans

3、. So they decided to experiment with animals and test 6 in spaceflights. Insects, mice, frogs, dogs and monkeys were some of the animals 7 first went into space. Many of them 8 , but they helped to make space travel safer for humans. For their great service, we 9 forget these animals.Albert n was th

4、e first monkey to go into space in 1949. Sadly he died 10 his spaceship landed back on Earth.11 the result was different for Ham the Monkey. His story ended happily when he return to earth 12very good health.13 animal like Ham do the14 into space in 1961. Yes, heScientists wanted to know the answer

5、to the important question: could same things in space as he could do on Earth? The answer came when Hamdid everything well and lived for1516 years1. A lookB. to lookC.lookingD. looked2. A. thousandB. thousandsC. thousand ofD. thousands of3. A exploreB to exploreC exploredD. exploring4.A.asB. orC. bu

6、tD. so5. A. safeB. saferC. safestD. the safest6. A. theyB.themC. theirD. theirs7. A whomB. whatC. thatD. whose8. A. dieB. diedC have diedD. will die9. A shouldn'tB. may notC.don t have toD.needn' t10.A.ifB.becauseC. afterD. since11. A. LuckB. LuckC. LuckD. Luckily12. A. atB. onC. inD.for13.

7、A. aB. anC. theD./14. A. sendB. sentC. is sentD. was sent15. A. anotherB.otherC. othersD. the others二、完形填空（共10小题;每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1625各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选 项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑John suddenly jumped off the swing without even slowing down. He called out nervously,“Mom, where'sCharlie? "He

8、had just 16 he hadn't seen his new puppy for over an hour.John looked around the garden, behind the bushes, and under the picnic table. No dog! His mother heard17 in his voice as he called her a second time. " Mom, I can't find Charlie!"She came outside 18. "Let's look aro

9、und the garden first. Don,t worry. I'm sure he's close by.Both son and mother were 19 now, but still no Charlie. Their calls were not completely wasted, though. Joe, the next-door neighbor, and his two daughters Tania and Julie, immediately agreed to help them 20 the lost dog.But even with f

10、ive people now searching the town's streets, they had no luck. Charlie was still 21.Tania suggested they make posters with Charlie 's 22 She had done this when her own cat was lost a year earlier, she told John, and the cat was found the next day.John agreed. When they got home, he made a po

11、ster with a photo of Charlie, Then John heard a 23 and opened his bedroom door. It was Charlie. John was greeted with a big wet kiss Charlie had been_24 in the bedroom this whole time, sleeping. John had never been so 25 in his life!16.A.decided17. A anger18. A actively19. A shouting20. A give up21.

12、 A. missing22. A addressB.forgottenB.hopeB.quicklyB. talkingB. look forB asleepC understoodC. fearD. warningB. characterC.carelesslyC fightingC. run afterC. takeC nameD. realizedD annoyinglyD. thinkingD. take care ofD quietD. picture23. A. mess B. noise C. voice D.song24. A shut B. woke C. tied D.sa

13、ved25. A afraid B silly C happy D proud 三、阅读(共两节，满分45分) 第一节 阅读理解（共20小题海小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从2645各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(A)An elephant and a crocodile were once standing beside river. They were disputing which was the better animal 。"Look at my strength, "said the elephant. "I

14、 can pull up a tree, roots and all, with my trunk"Ah! But your skin is not nearly so thick as mine, "replied the crocodile. "No knife or tooth can cut through it.Just as they were coming to blows, a lion happened to pass."My dear friends !" said the King of all animals, goin

15、g up to them. "Let me know the cause of your disagreement。“Will you kindly tell us which is the better animal? "cried both at once.Certainly, "said the lion, pointing across the river. "Do you see the soldiers metal hat on that wall? ”“Yes! "replied the beasts.“Well, then, &

16、quot;continued the lion, " go and get it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able then to decide between you. ”Upon hearing this, off they started, The crocodile, being used to the water, reached the opposite side of the river first, and was soon standing beside the wall.Here he waited till the

17、 elephant came up. The elephant, seeing that the crocodile had no way of reaching their goal, raised his long trunk, and took down the hat quite easily.They then made their way together back again across the river. The elephant was trying to keep up with the fast-moving crocodile in the water and be

18、came careless. When he was forced to turn sharply to avoid a floating tree branch, the elephant dropped the hat and it fell to the river bottom The crocodile noticed the accident, so down he dived, and brought it up in his huge mouth. They then returned, and the crocodile laid the metal hat at the l

19、ion's feet. The King took it up, and turning to the elephant, said:“You, because of your size and trunk, were able to reach the hat on the wall but, having lost it,you were unable to get it back. And you, said the lion to the crocodile, "although unable to reach the hat, were able to dive f

20、or it and save it. You are both wise and able in your own ways. One is no better than the other. ” 26. The underlined word"disputing"in Paragraph I means A. Playing B quarrelling C complaining D. deciding27. What did the crocodile think was best about himself?A. His big mouth B. His strong

21、 skin C. His swimming skill D His dangerous teeth28. How did the lion deal with the animals disagreement?A. He ordered them to fight. B. He made a quick decision.C. He suggested a competition D. He asked them to describe themselves29. What caused the elephant to drop the hat?A. The hat got wet in th

22、e river. B. He hit a floating treC. He was trying to swim too fast D. He wanted to fight the crocodile30. How were the elephant and the crocodile able to complete their task?A. By working together B. planning carefullyC. By sharing their ideas D. By listening to the lion(B)They say that"travel

23、is the best teacher"and there is no better example of this idea than the Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake (1587-1641). His book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided important scientific information about the c

24、ountry's land and geography.Born into a wealthy Jiangyin family, Xu became interested in books about different places at anearly age and wanted to travel. When he was 18, however. Xu's father died and so, it seemed, did his travelling dreams. He now was responsible for the family farm and ta

25、king care of his 60-year-old mother as tradition required.But his mother had different ideas. Understanding her son,s love of travel and valuing the knowledge he could get from such experiences, this modern-thinking woman refused to keep her son at home. She agreed that Xu could travel for three mon

26、ths every year, when there was less farm work.So at the age of twenty and with his mother's support, Xu set off for the first time, leaving behind not only his mother but his new wife as well. He would repeat this goodbye each year for most of the next 30 years. During this time, he travelled th

27、roughout the Ming kingdom, carefully studying the lands he passed through and recording his experiences and many discoveries in a diary This diary, which once had over 500,000 words, would eventually become The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake.Although rich, Xu avoided comfortable travel, preferring to go a

28、lmost everywhere on foot. This way he could research the environment in detail and get a true picture of the natural world. Many of his trips were to hard-to-reach mountain areas, and through wild forests where few people lived. His willingness to face hardships came at a cost however. Progress was

29、slow and tiring and he was frequently sick, robbed and beaten during his journeysSadly Xu became seriously ill during his last and longest journey, a 4-year trip through the Southwest of China. He died in 1641. soon after returning to his hometown for the last time. When his diary was finally printe

30、d years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost. Although incomplete, it still made Xu a travelling legend around the world.31. What is the passage mainly aboutA. The general details of Xu Xiake's life storyB. The difficulties Xu Xiake faced in his travelsC The important discoveri

31、es made by Xu XiakeD. The influence of Xu's book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake 32.Which of the following best describes Xu's motherA. Strict but interesting B. Kind but uneducatedC Helpful and hardworking D. Supportive and open-minded33. Why did Xu prefer walking during his travels?A. It gave

32、 him the chance to meet different kinds of peopleB. It helped him to save money and travel for a longer timeC. It allowed him to see and study the environment in detailD. It was the only way to reach the places he was interested in 34. What is true about Xu's book The Travel Notes of Xu xiake A.

33、 It was only made public after Xu diedB. It made Xu very famous during his lifetimeC. It was the first travel book ever written in ChinaD. It was mainly about the different people of China35. What is the correct order for the following events from Xu's litea. He went on his first journey. b. His

34、 book was finally printedC. He returned to his hometown for the last timed. He developed an interest in books about other placese. He started managing the family farm after his father diedA. a-e-d-c-b B. d-e-a-c-b C. d-e-a-b D. e-d-a-b-c(C)6www.youthnewshttps:/www.youthnews/yourviewYOUTHNEWSNews Sch

35、ool Life Your View SportShould Museum Entry Be FreeWith International Museum Day coming up, today we are asking readers: Should museums be free or should people have to pay for a ticket? Let us know your view.CommentsMuseums are not only there for enjoyment; they are education. This is why they must

36、 be free. While museums need a huge amount of money to operate, let the wealthy pay for it. The idea of a person or child interested in art not being able to view it because of cost is wrongKrista Chen(US)-Age 15Free entry does not attract people or encourage them to appreciate art. Generally people

37、 respect things that are difficult or costly to get Museums should require regular visitors to pay a fee, but provide free tickets as prizes for high-achieving students who can appreciate them moreFred Smith(New Zealand)-Age 14Museums teach people about their past. This is part of our shared culture

38、 that should be available to everyone, rich or poor People should never be asked to pay an entrance fee.Rob Sanchez (Australia)-Age 17There are no simple answers. Low ticket prices could help museums stay open.But companies and businessmen should also provide museums with more money and other suppor

39、t. They have a social responsibility too.Amber White (UK)-Age 16I think museums and art galleries should all be free to the public. I do, however,think twice a year the museums should organize money-raising events to help pay for the cost of staying open.Li Mishao(China)-Age 1536. How many readers s

40、upport the idea of free museums?A.2. B. 3C.4D.537. Who suggests museums should regularly hold special events to collect money?A. Krista Chen. B. Fred Smith C. Rob Sanchez D. Li Misk38. Why does Fred Smith believe that free tickets should be given to high-achieving students?A. Students will then stud

41、y harder. B Museums will attract more visitorsC Museums can make themselves more famousD. These students can better appreciate museums39. Which of the following does Amber White agree with?A Businesses should offer museums more helpB People should only pay what they can affordC Free entry doesn'

42、t encourage visitors to museumsD. Everybody should have a chance to visit museums40. What can we know about the website?A It's quite a new website B. It was started in AustraliaC It's generally for young readers D. It mainly discusses scientific topics(D)While the start of a new school year

43、is always exciting, this year was even more so for some students at White Cloud Primary School. They became the world's first kids to be"" by an electronic teacher. This electronic teacher is not a human-like robot walking around the classroom Instead, he is a computer-created head tha

44、t appears, when needed, on students computer or phone screens. His name is Bill.Created by technology company Smart Machines, Bill is able to show human-like behavior. He is designed to teach a special program about environmental-friendly power created by the sun and wind. This program, started in 2

45、005, used to be taught by human teachersJust like human teachers, Bill is able to immediately respond to the students' questions and opinions about the topic. Thanks to computer cameras, he is also able to see and react to students physical actions. For example, if a student smiles at Bill, he r

46、esponds by smiling back. This two-way exchange helps get the students' attention. More importantly, it allows the program developers to improve Bills behavior and knowledge base when neededThe program has been a great success, according to Smart Machines spokesman Robert Frost Frost says, "

47、What is interesting to me is the children's reaction to Bill. He really captures their attention. "Frost thinks kids don't find the experience of being taught by smart machines as strange as older people because they have grown up in a time of computers and smart phonesIt is doubtful, h

48、owever, that human educators will lose their jobs to Bill any time soon. For one,his talking head's knowledge base is not large. More importantly, even the smartest computer programs can't guess and react to all the unexpected situations that educators face daily. Bills future might be as a&

49、quot;personal tutor", providing kids with one-on-one help for different subjects and topics.41. What is Bill?A. A human-like robot B. A kind of computer gameC. A computer recording tool D, A computer-created talking head42. How does the two-way exchange help the program developers?A. It lets th

50、em correct students'mistakesB. It allows Bill to respond more quicklyC. It helps them know how to improve BillD. It helps them study students' body language43. The underlined word "they"in Paragraph 4 refers toA. Kids B. older people C. smart machines D program developers44. What i

51、s Bill NOT good at doing?A. Attracting students' attention B Understanding body languageC. Responding to students' questions D. Dealing with unexpected situations45. How might Bill be used in the future according to the last paragraph?A. To work as human classroom teachersB. To encourage stu

52、dents' interest in computersC. To give students personal help with different subjectsD. To watch over the behavior of the students in the classroom 第二节 阅读填空（共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分）阅读短文及文后 AE选项，选出可以填入4650各题空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.Smoke alarms（报警器）House fires cause many deaths each year and a large number o

53、f these fires are unfortunately set by children. 46 Kids must understand that they,d better not play with fire. You should keep matches and lighters out of their reach.47 The main job of such an alarm is to protect you while you're asleep. You should have a smoke alarm outside each bedroom and o

54、n each floor of your home. You ought to have two plans for getting out of your house if there is a fire and practise these plans in the dark with your family.A smoke alarm warns you of the danger. 48Take action immediately. When you come to a closed door, check it with the back of your hand. If it feels hot, there may be smoke or fire behind the door, so take care. Once you are out of your house, call the fire department from a neighbor's house. If a family member or a pet is caught inside, you shouldnt go back in. Firemen kn