广东省广州市中考英语学科模拟题：(二十一)

1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上2018年九年级英语中考模拟试题21一、语法选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从115各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Ma Yun became one of _1_ men in China when his company Alibaba went on the stock (股票) market last year with a value of around 140 billionthe largest public offering in history. Here are some

2、 stories about him on_2_ way to success.Ma made his_3_ trip to the US in 1995 and used the Internet for the first time. After _4_ “beer”, he saw that no results came up about China. Then he searched for “China” and still saw no results. He decided _5_ a Chinese website-the seed for Alibaba was sown.

3、 (播种)Ma said he _6_ many times in his life. He failed the College Entrance Examination in China three times and _7_ companies offered him jobs, including one at KFC. And he was refused by the famous Harvard University 10 times._8_ was difficult to learn English when Ma was a teenager _9_ limited res

4、ources. _10_, he found that he could learn English well by giving tourists free guides around his hometown Hangzhou. And he_11_it for nine years. Ma said _12_tourists opened up a new world for him because everything they said and did was so different from what he had been taught at school and by his

5、 parents.Mas hero is Forest Gump _13_ never gives up. When he made a speech about his _14_ at Davos (达沃斯论坛) in 2015, Ma said, “Life is like a box of chocolates because you never know what you _15_.”1. A. rich B. richer C. richest D. the richest2. A. a B. an C. the D. /3. A. one B. first C. the first

6、 D. once4. A. search for B. searching for C. searched for D. searching5. A. to set out B. to set up C. to set off D. to set down6. A. refuses B. refused C. is refused D. was refused7. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little8. A. This B. It C. That D. Those9. A. as B. since C. because of D. because10.

7、A. But B. So C. However D. And11. A. keep B. kept C. keeps D. is keeping12. A. that B. how C. what D. which13. A. who B. whom C. which D. what14. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully15. A. get B. have got C. are going to get D. are getting二、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从162

8、5各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was in the third grade, my teacher gave us some seeds. She told us the seeds could turn into some beautiful flowers one day if we _16_ them and look after them _17_.I took the seeds home and put them in a pot. I watered them for a few days and some

9、purple _18_ came out. I reported to my teacher that the seeds turned into purple flowers. My classmates turned into red, white and yellow flowers. We all felt excitedly and were _19_ by the magic of nature. When the bell rang, we drew a conclusion that gardening was wonderful. I felt in love with ga

10、rdening from that day.One day, an old couple moved in next door. They gave me some _20_ from their garden. I found they grew the best tomatoes I had ever tasted. I wanted to grow some myself. Therefore, I asked my mother to buy some tomatoes for me to plant. Day by day, I looked after my garden and

11、took out weeds. I always watched my tomatoes and found myself suddenly became interested in _21_. Because I always wished rain would water my tomatoes so that they could grow up quickly. My brother made fun of me and said I was a little farmer. Finally, my tomatoes were big, but I found some of my t

12、omatoes were gone one morning. I was sad and _22_. Who _23_ my tomatoes? It was some rabbits! I wanted to drive them away but my father stopped me and said they were _24_ and hungry. I should _25_ happiness with other! So I did and I became happier.16. A. cooked B. watered C. boiled D. planted17. A.

13、 quickly B. patiently C. bravely D. excitedly18. A. seeds B. food C. flowers D. fruit19. A. attracted B.shocked C. warned D. proved20. A. flowers B. meat C. Tomatoes D. trees21. A. vegetable B. crop C. gardening D. weather22. A. frightened B. angry C. curious D. satisfied23. A. stole B. kept C. move

14、d D. knocked24. A. strong B. thirsty C. active D. naughty25. A. sell B. create C. invent D. share三、阅读（共两节，满分45分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从26-45各题所给的A.B.C.和D项中选出最佳的选择，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑.（A）Erik Weihenmayer was born with an eye disorder. As a child his eyesight became worse and then, at the age of

15、13, he lost his sight completely. However, he did not lose his determination to lead a full and active life.Erik became an adventurer. He took up parachuting, wrestling and scuba diving. He competed in long-distance biking, marathons and skiing. His favorite sport, though, is mountaineering.As a you

16、ng man, Erik started to climb mountains. He reached the top of Mount McKinley in 1995 and then climbed the dangerous 1000-metre rock wall of EI Capitan. Two years later, while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya with his girlfriend, they stopped for a time at 13,000 feet above sea levelin order to g

17、et married. And on May 25, 2001, at the age of 33, Erik successfully completed the greatest mountaineering challenge of all. He climbed Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world two years after he climbed Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in South America in 1999Erik invented his own method for

18、 climbing mountains. He carries two long poles: one to lean on and the other to test the way ahead of him. The climber in front of him wears a bell to guide him. Erik is a good team member. He does his share of the job, such as setting up tents and building snow walls.Although he could not enjoy the

19、 view, Erik felt the excitement of being on the top of Everest. He hopes that his success will change how people think about the blind“When people think about a blind person or blindness, now they will think about a person standing on top of the world.”26What was unusual about Eriks wedding?AHe got

20、married on the top of Mount McKinley.BHe got married when climbing Mount Everest.CHis wedding was held after he prepared a lot.DHis wedding was held at 13,000 feet above sea level.27What is Eriks special method for climbing a mountain?AHe takes his girlfriend with him.BHe does his share of the jobs.

21、CHe uses two long poles to help himself.DHe keeps a good team around him.28Which of the following adjectives can NOT be used to describe Erik according to the passage?AbraveBdeterminedCinactive Doptimistic29Which of the following is TURE?AErik was blind when he was born. BEriks girlfriend was good a

22、t climbing mountains too. CEriks team member wears a bell to make music for the climbing.DErik and his team members help each other in their climbing.30What does the story mainly tell us about Erik?AHe is a success in all kinds of sports.BHe invented his own method for climbing mountains.CGood chanc

23、es and hard training lead to his success.DHe is to change peoples idea about blind people.（B）One of the most famous buildings in the United States is Carnegie Hall, the home of classical and popular music concerts in New York. Carnegie Hall is known not just for its beauty and history, but also for

24、its amazing sound. It has been said that the hall itself is an instrument. It takes the music and makes it larger than life. Carnegie Hall is named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction. He was a wealthy man who also gave a lot of money to schools and public libraries. Construction on

25、 Carnegie Hall began in 1890 and the official opening night was on May 5, 1891.The hall was owned by the Carnegie family until 1924 when it was sold to Robert E. Simon. The building became very old and in 1960, the new owner made plans to destroy it and build an office block. Isaac Stem led a group

26、of people who fought to save Carnegie Hall and finally, the city of New York bought it for $5 million. It was then fixed up between 1983 and 1995.In 1986, people realized that Carnegie Hall had never kept proper records of its history. Advertisements and stories in newspapers about how Carnegie Hall

27、 needed help to recover its history led people to send in old concert programmes and information from all over the world. Over 12,000 concert programmes were received and with these it was possible to make a proper record of Carnegie Halls concert history.Because the best and most famous musicians o

28、f all time have played at Carnegie Hall, it is the dream of most musicians who want to be great to play there. This has led to a very old joke which is now part of Carnegie Halls history. Question: “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” Answer: “Practise, practise, practise.”31. What do music lovers expec

29、t in Carnegie Hall? A. Musical concerts presented by first class performers. B. Exhibits and photographs of historical events. C. Musicians practicing for opportunities to play. D. People dancing merrily at parties.32. What is the correct order of the following events? a. Robert E. Simon bought it i

30、n 1924. b. Carnegie Hall got its name. c. Carnegie Hall recovered its history. d. New York City paid $5,000,000 for it. e. Construction on Carnegie Hall began in 1890. A. a; c; b; d; e; B. e; d; c; a; b C. e; b; a; d; c D. a; e; c; d; b 33. How long did it take Carnegie Hall to be fixed up? A. 9 yea

31、rs. B. 10 years. C. 11 years. D. 12 years.34. How did Carnegie Hall recover its concert history? A. Through newspaper reports. B. Through old concert programmes. C. Through old photographs. D. Through old jokes.35. Why is the Carnegie Hall joke funny?A. Because you expect the answer to be directions

32、 and not advice.B. Because Carnegie Hall is a place where performers practice a lot.C. Because it is difficult to find your way to Carnegie Hall.D. Because you dont expect the same word to be repeated three times.（C ）There is an English saying that “Laughter is the best medicine.” Until recently, fe

33、w people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. They have found that laughter can really improve peoples health.Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while d

34、octors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, makes the heart beat quicker and makes people breathe deeper; it also works on several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and

35、 even the feet. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effects of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated（忍耐

36、）the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemical in the brain which diminishes both stress and pain.As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now h

37、old laughter clinics(诊所), in which they help to improve their patients condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter. 36According to t

38、he passage, which of the following statements is WRONG?ALaughter is good for healthBLaughter can make you become old quicklyCLaughter helps to reduce pain. DLaughter, just like physical exercise, is good for our body.37The underlined word “diminishes” in the third paragraph means “ _”.Acauses&#

39、160;       Bstops       Cincreases     Dreduces38Why do some doctors hold laughter clinics?ABecause they want to earn more money.BBecause they think they will help the patients recover from illnesses quickly.CBecaus

40、e they want to improve their patients condition.DBecause they want their patients to practice how to laugh39According to the author, we should.Alaugh as much as possibleBwatch more funny filmsCsmile all the time Dspend more time in laughter clinics40What would be the best title for this passage?ABot

41、h laughter and physical exercise are good for healthBLaughter clinics help patients improve their conditionCLaughter can reduce the effects of painDLaughter is the best medicine.（D）GONE WITH THE WINDAuthor: Margaret Mitchell ¥ 25（in bookstores）¥ 18(online)Gone With the Wind is a best selle

42、r, which tells a story that happened in the American Civil War(美国内战). Scarlett OHara is a woman in the story who is full of energy. She is strong and saves her family but is very selfish at the same time. A LITTLE PRINCESSAuthor: Frances Hodgson Burnett¥18.3 (online) Motherless Sara Crewe was s

43、ent home from India to school at Miss Minchins. Her father was very rich and she lived a rich and comfortable life. Then her father died and Sara lost everything. She had to learn to do with her changed life. Her strong character made her able to fight successfully against her poverty (贫困) and the s

44、com（嘲笑）of her fellows(伙伴). Its an excellent book with 4 tapes(磁带) for children. PETER PANAuthor: J.M. Barrie¥ 15（in bookstores）¥ 12(online)It is a childrens story full of imagination and adventures, which is about Wendy, John and Michael Darlings adventures in Never-Never Land with Peter P

45、an, the boy who would not grow up. The children are happy and lovely. (with 2 tapes)UNCLE TOMS CABINAuthor: Harriet Beecher Stowe¥ 20（in bookstores）The most famous novel in American history, Uncle Toms Cabin, talked about the struggle between the free states and slave(奴隶) states during the Amer

46、ican Civil War and is as powerful today as when it first came out 150 years ago.THE SECRET GARDENAuthor: Frances Hodgson Burnett¥ 35（in bookstores）¥ 30(online) Mary Lennox, a sickly orphan(孤儿), finds herself in her uncles dark house. Why are so many rooms locked? Why is one of the gardens

47、locked? And what is that crying she hears at night? Through the power of hope, friendship and the magic of nature, the brave girl brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life.41. All of the following books have children as their main characters except_.A. PETER PAN B. GONE WITH THE WINDC. A

48、LITTLE PRINCESS D. THE SECRET GARDEN42. We can know from the passage that_.A. there are only three books with tapesB. we can buy 5 kinds of the above books in bookstoresC. two of the books are written by Frances Hodgson BurnettD. THE SECRET GARDEN is ¥ 5 cheaper in bookstores than online43. If

49、you buy THE SECRET GARDEN and PETER PAN online, you have to pay_.A. ¥ 30 B. ¥ 12 C. ¥ 50 D. ¥ 4244. Mary brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life with the help of_. A. the power of hope B. friendship C. her uncle D. natures magic45. The passage can best describe as a/

50、an _. A. report B. instruction C. advertisement D. story 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A-E选项，选出可以填入46-50各题空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My name is Robbie. I was born on a farm with my brothers and sisters. One day, a man and two little boys came to the farm.“Which dog do you want?” the man asked.“We want t

51、hat one!” the boys said. They chose me!They drove me to my new home in the city. _46_ _47_ Then one day, they got a computer. After that, the boys played computer games all the time. They did not play with me or feed me any more._48_ He told the staff that his boys loved their computer more than me. The centre gave me lots of food and took good care of me. _49_“Do you want to come home with me?” she asked.“Woof!” I said. She smiled and took me home._50_ I know I will live here happily for the rest