20XX届金山区中考英语二模试卷试题

1、金山区20172018学年度第二学期初三年级学业质量调研 英语学科试卷 2018年4月（满分150分，考试时间：100分钟）考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94小题，试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答纸上完成，做在试卷上不给分。Partl Listening (第一部分 听力)略Part 2 Phonetics, Grammar and Vocabulary（第二部分 语音，语法和词汇）II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案)（共20分）（ ）26 Which of the following underlined parts is different i

2、n pronunciation from others? A)cotton B)wonder C)stomach D)onion（ ）27 Kobe Bryant made _ exciting short film called "Dear Basketball". A)a B)an C)the D)/（ ）28 To my surprise, the answer turned _ to be quite right at last. A)into B)down C)out D)in（ ）29 1he 24m Winter Olympics will be held i

3、n Beijing _ February, 2022. A) in B)on C)at D)by（ ）30 The students in Mr White's class like to play tennis with _ after school. A) he B) his C) himself D)him（ ）31 Hawking wrote _ popular science books including A Brief History of Time. A)a little B)little C)a few D)few（ ）32 The young mother trie

4、d to talk with her naughty son as _ as possible. A) gentle B) gently C) more gently D) most gently（ ）33 We're proud that our country now has _high-speed rail network in the world. A)long B)longer C)longest D)the longest（ ）34 You'll certainly arrive at your destination ( 目的地 ) _ you stop walk

5、ing. A)unless B)if C)because D)although（ ）35 Don't forget to turn on the radio, _ you'll miss your favourite programme. A)so B)but C)or D)and（ ）36 He_ a walk with his wife in the garden from seven to eight last night. A) was taking B)is taking C) took D) would take（ ）37 The film Amazing Chin

6、a shows us great changes_ in China in the past years. A) take place B) had taken place C) have taken place D) took place（ ）38 The famous lawyer_by a news reporter from China Daily just now. A) has interviewed B) was interviewed C) is interviewing D) is interviewed（ ）39 Our class teacher often advise

7、s us_full use of time during this important period A) make B) makes C) making D) to make（ ）40 I still remember_as a prince in a short play competition. How fantastic it was! A) to act B) acting C) act D) acted（ ）41 We are eager to know_Tom will be weil again and come back to schoo. A) howlong B) how

8、 far C) how soon D) how often（ ）42 -_We finish the project about the changes of our hometown in a month? -No, you don't have to. You can finish it in one and a half months. A) Must B)Can C)Should D)Would（ ）43 No people in our neighbourhood set off fireworks last year , _ A) don't they B) do

9、they C)didn't they D) did they（ ）44 -Shall we go to Shanghai Disneyland Park during the summer holidays? A)That sounds interesting B)Give it another try C)Thank you very much D) Sure, you're welcome（ ）45. -You look so upset. What's wrong with you -_. A) I'm sony to hear that B) I'

10、;m not quite sure C) I've lost the key to my bike D) I've got the first prizeIII. Complete the following passages with the words or phrases in the box. Each word orphrase can only be used once （将下列单词或词组填入空格，每空格限填一词，每词或词组只能填一次）（共8分）A. spreads B. drums C. electric D. destroyed E. immediately P

11、eople in Mayilattumpara, a village in southwest India, could not sleep at night That's because wild elephants entered their village to look for food and they _46_ crops and farmland. The villagers tried to keep the wild elephants out with_47_ fences and deep holes. They even tried beating _48_ .

12、 Nothing worked! The repeated destruction of crops led some villagers to stop farming. However, the situation turned around last year. People there have finally found what keeps the elephants away: honey bees. A wire fence with beehive (蜂房) _49_ around the village When elephants try to pass the 2.5

13、kilometer wire fence, angry bees fly out in a large group and the elephants run away quickly. Protected by the bees, farmers have returned to growing their crops.A. examination B. technology C. tell D. affect E. rest Many of us use our digital devices(电子设备) to wake up in the moming, listen to music,

14、 follow news, find bus schedules, play games and comnunicate with friends and family. But depending on_50_comes at a price Studies have found that overuse of electronics can _51_our sleep, the quality of our social communication, and our ability to focus on study and work. To help people take a_52_f

15、rom their always-on lifestyles, the US National Day of Unplugging(拔去插头) was created in 2010. It wants to_53_people to put away their electronics for 24 hours. It falls on the second Friday of March each year.IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms ( 用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，

16、没空格限填一词)（共8分）54 People are the creators of history and they are the real_.(hero)55 We showed_guests around the Oriental Pearl TV Tower last weekend.(we)56 There were ten students in the room, then_more came in silently (third)57 "_is achieved through hard work," is on everyone's lips t

17、hese days. (happy)58 Cao Chong was so clever that he found a good way to_the elephant. (weight)59 His wife prefers this restaurant because of its_environment. (please)60 You'd better refuse the invitation_and give your reasons. (polite)61 Cheating in the exam is considered as a(n) _ act and it&#

18、39;s not allowed.(honest)V. Rewrite the following sentences as required (根据所给要求，改写下列句子。)（共14分）62 The medical team had completed the task by the end oflast month .（改为否定句） The medical team_ _ the task by the end of last month.63 The famous physicist Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14,2018.（对划线部分提

19、问） _ _the famous physicist Stephen Hawking passed away?64 According to the instruction sign, we can't wash this coat in warm water (改为被动语态) According to the instruction sign, this coat can't_ _ in warm water.65 They're discussing govermnent work report very carefully.(感叹句) _ _ they'r

20、e discussing government work report!66 President Xi said to a villager, "I am a servant of the people " (改为宾语从句) President Xi told the villager that_ _ a servant of the people.67 These kids had a wonderful time during the three-day winter camp. (保持句意基本不变) These kids_ _during the three-day

21、winter camp.68 won't, you, until, I, be able to, 8 o'clock, join (连词成句)_.Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写)VI.Reading comprehension (阅读理解) (共 50分)A. Cboose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) (共12分) Whatever life threw at us each year, our family had one tradition at Christmas: our dog Peppe

22、r opened our presents for us. Last year, everyone made it home for a Christmas get-together. However, it couldn't feel perfect because Pepper's health was becoming worse. Her life had already been longer than we expected-she was fourteen-and yet her mind was stiil sharp. Her love for life ma

23、de us feel better. But her body could not keep up with her mind. Probably it was Pepper's last Christmas, so we decided to make sure she would enjoy it. On Christmas Eve, we each prepared presents for her. Soon, Pepper selected her first Christmas gift. She turned the present, just as she was a

24、young dog once more. She pulled the paper off the dog treat before she chewed it slowly. Our family was so happy. Pepper saw the other there presents, and then turned to Mom as of asking." May I open another" "Go ahead, girll" Mom encouraged. For the next few minutes, Pepper open

25、ed each of her Christmas presents. While she did, she reminded us of the joy of being together. Our family felt as a whole-not because we were in the same room or city, but because our love brought us together. Pepper passed away after Christmas. Her peaceful passing made us tearful. Her passing was

26、also a celebration of life, because she gave my family so much love and laughter. I still treasure Pepper's final Christmas gift. She taught me that no matter where we each spend the holidays, the smallest act of sincere giving can unite our family through our love. For me, that knowledge is the

27、 longest-lasting gift of all.（ ）69. The dog Pepper usually _ at Christamas. A. chewed the dog treat slowly B. chose the presents for herself C. pfayed with the author's family happily D. opened the presents for the author's family（ ）70. The author thought the Christmas wasn't perfect las

28、t year because_. A. he didn't get a Christmas gift B. Pepper was in poor health C. Pepper died on Christmas Eve D. He didn't feel the joy of being together（ ）71. The dog Pepper got_ Christmas gifts last year. A. two B. three C. four D. five（ ）72. The underlined phrase "the longest-lasti

29、ng gift" in the last paragraph refers to "_" A. The friendship with the dog B. The holiday the author spent with family C. The Christmas present for the dog D. The life lesson the author learned from Pepper（ ）73. Which ofthe following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A

30、. Pepper passed away peacefully after Christmas B. The smallest act of sincere giving can unite the author's family, C. Pepper brought the author's family a lot of trouble and tears D. The author's family felt as a whole because ofthe love among them（ ）74. The best title for the passage

31、can be“_” A. The Power of Love B. Celebrating Christmas C. The Importance of Helping Others D. Enjoying the Happiness of Making FriendsB. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage( 选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文) (共12 分) Mrs. Dermit, my drama（戏剧）teacher, wanted to look for someone to play a leading

32、role-an energetic boy in a play_75_, she thought that I could act this important part. After hearing thegood news, my friend Kevin and I talked about the play happily. _76_Kevin wasn't chosen for a role on the stage, his job with helping all the actors was important to the success of the play. I

33、 told him I was a little_77_because I had a lot of lines（台词）to memorize. "You can do it," he said. I knew I could depend on him: We had been friends since the third grade, and we made a good team. Preparations for the play moved at a quick pace. While doing his own work, Kevin also spentho

34、urs helping me learn my lines. He often said my lines with me by silently moving his lips. Weeven_78_that he could probably play my part as well as I could. Everything was ready for the performance. However, on the day of the play, I woke up with ahigh fever and I couldn't perform. The play was

35、planned to open in fewer than six hours, and wehad no time to cancel it. I tried to think of a way to help. Then it hit me-Kevin knew the line aswell as I did. I called Mrs. Dermit to give her my_79_. Within a few short hours, Kevin stoodon the stage in costume(戏服) and makeup. The amusing lines he h

36、ad practised with me so manytimes made the crowd laugh and cheer. In a strange turn of events, Kevin and I had _80_the day for everyone by working as a team. Of course, I was terribly disappointed to have missed my chance in the spotlight, but I wasextremely thankful to have such a good friend.（ ）75

37、. A) Recently B) Personally C) Luckily D) Probably（ ）76. A) While B) Although C) Because D) After（ ）77. A) nervous B) bored C) satisfied D)lonely（ ）78.A)proved B)promised C)expected D)joked（ ）79. A) question B) information C) suggestion D) explanation（ ）80. A) kept B) saved C) provided D) spentC. Re

38、ad the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给) (共14分) I still remember my first 10,000m race. That was an unforgettable experience. I was not goodat running. I was not strong enough, either. Why did I take part in the race That's because of myvolunte

39、er work. When I was 14 years old, I volunteered to work at the water station at a 10,000mrace. My job was to pass out water to the runners. I felt e_81_ when I saw all the different kinds of people pass by and take a cup of water hurriedly. Some ran past, some walked past and afew wheeled past. Afte

40、r seeing so many t_82_of people do it, I thought maybe I could alsodo it. So the next year I signed up for the race. During the race, I jogged, I walked, I jogged and I walked. Sometimes I was even not sure i_83_ I could finish. Then came an important moment. At one point near the end, an old man ra

41、n past me, very, very fast. Therefore, I was embarrassed because I was much younger than him, but I couldn't keep up with him. I felt hopeless for a second. But then I r_84_something. He was running his race and I was running my race. He had different abilities, experience, training and goals fo

42、r himself. I had m_85_.Remember my goal was only to finish. I learned something important at that moment. I turned my embarrassment into inspiration (鼓舞). I decided that I would not give up though many people ran past me. As I c_86_ finish line, I was proud of my success. In life we all have those m

43、oments when we compare ourselves with others. It's only n_87_. Don't allow those moments to weaken you. Turn them into motivation（动力）and let them inspire you.D. Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) (共12分) Metropolis Book ClubMembership (会员) : All you need to know is to fill in the order form

44、at the bottom of the page, select your first order from our book list and then post the completed form back to us.Special offers for new members:l Choose any reduced price books from our new members' book list, to the value (价值) of 100 yuan in total.l Tick (打勾) the box on your form to order a fr

45、ee watch.l Join before the end of this month and you receive another free book.When you've joined: As a member you get around 50% off the publisher's price of every book you buy, and what'smore, they come straight to your door. Your free club magazine arrives once a month to let youknow

46、the latest best-sellers（畅销书）. On the Internet, you can find all our titles for the year at ourmember's website. Our website also has a book swap service where members can exchange books.Being a member: All you have to do is to order four books during your first year. After that, you can decicle on the number of books you wish to take. In each of your monthly club magazines, our staff choose a "Book of the Month" for you, which