金山区中考英语二模试卷

2018年4月
金山区2017〜2018学年度第二学期初三年级学业质量调研
英语学科试卷
（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。

Parti Listening 第一部分听力)
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 in pronunciation from others?
A)cott on B)wonder C)stomach D)onio n
( )27 Kobe Bryant made ______ exciting short film called "Dear Basketball".
A)a B)a n C)the D)/
( )28 To my surprise, the answer turned _____ to be quite right at last.
A)into B)dow n C)out D)in
()29 1he 24m Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing _________ February, 2022.
A) in B)o n 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 Hawki ng wrote _____ popular scie nee books in cludi ng A Brief History of Time.
A)a little B)little C)a few D)few
( )32 The young mother tried to talk with her n aughty son as _______ as possible.
A) gen tle B) gen tly C) more gen tly D) most gen tly ( )33 We're proud that our country now has _______ high-speed rail n etwork in the world.
A)long B)lo nger C)lo ngest D)the Ion gest
( )34 You'll certainly arrive at your destination (目的地) ________ you stop walking.
A)unl ess 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)a nd
( )36 He ______ a walk with his wife in the garde n from seve n to eight last ni ght.
A) was taki ng B)is taki ng C) took D) would take ( )37 The film Amaz ing China shows us great changes _____ in China in the past years.
A) take place B) had take n place C) have take n place D) took place
( )38 The famous lawyer ____ by a n ews reporter from China Daily just now.
A) has in terviewed B) was in terviewed
C) is in terviewi ng D) is in terviewed
( )39 Our class teacher often advises us ______ full use of time during this important period
A) make B) makes C) maki ng D) to make ( )40 I still remember ______ a s 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) howl ong B) how far C) how soon D) how ofte n ( )42 --- _______ W e finish the project about the cha nges of our hometow n in a mon th?
---No, you don't have to. You can finish it in one and a half mon ths.
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 they C)did n't they D) did they
( )44 --Shall we go to Shan ghai Disn eyla nd Park duri ng the summer holidays?
A)That sounds in teresti ng B)Give it ano ther try
C)Tha nk you very much D) Sure, you're welcome
( )45. ——You look so upset. What's wrong with you ?
A) rm sony to hear that B) rm not quite sure
C) rve lost the key to my bike D)「ve got the first prize
III. Complete the following passages with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase 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
People in Mayilattumpara, a village in southwest India, could not sleep at night That's because wild elepha nts en tered their village to look for food and they _46_ crops and farmla nd. The villagers tried to keep the wild elephants out with_47_ fences and deep holes. They even tried beati ng _48_ . Noth ing worked! The repeated destructi on of crops led some villagers to stop farmi ng.
However, the situati on turned around last year. People there have fin ally found what keeps the elephants away: honey bees. A wire fence with beehive (蜂房)_49_ around the village When elepha nts try to pass the 2.5 kilometer wire fence, angry bees fly out in a large group and the elepha nts run away quickly. Protected by the bees, farmers have returned to grow ing their crops.
A. exam in ati on
B. tech no logy
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, follow n ews, find bus schedules, play games and comnuni cate with friends and family.
But depe nding on _50_comes at a price Studies have found that overuse of electr onics can
_51_our sleep, the quality of our social com muni cati on, and our ability to focus on study and work.
To help people take a_52_from their always-on lifestyles, the US Nati onal 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 sec ond 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，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 Orien tal Pearl TV Tower last weeke nd.（we）
56 There were ten stude nts in the room, then ________ more came in sile ntly （third）
57 " _________ is achieved through hard work," is on every on e's lips these days. （happy）
58 Cao Chong was so clever that he found a good way to _________ the elepha nt. （weight）
59 His wife prefers this restaura nt because of its ________ environment, （please）
60 You'd better refuse the invitation ________ and give your reas ons. （polite）
61 Cheati ng in the exam is con sidered as a（n）______ act and it's not allowed.（h on est）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 _______ _________ t he task by the end of last mon th.
63 The famous physicist Stephen Hawk ing passed away on March 14,2018.（对划线部分提问）
_______ ________ the famous physicist Stephe n Hawk ing passed away?
64 According to the instruction sign, we can't wash this coat in warm water （改为被动语态）
Accord ing to the in structi on sig n, this coat can't ______________ in warm water.
65 They're discussing govermnent work report very carefully.（感叹句）
_______ ________ they're discuss ing gover nment work report!
66 Preside nt Xi said to a villager, "I am a serva nt of the people "（改为宾语从句）
Preside nt Xi told the villager that _______ __________ a serva nt of the people.
67 These kids had a won derful time duri ng the three-day win ter camp.（保持句意基本不变）
These kids _______ _________ during the three-day win ter 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 Pepper ope ned our prese nts for us.
Last year, every one made it home for a Christmas get-together. However, it could n't feel perfect because Pepper's health was beco ming worse. Her life had already bee n Ion ger tha n we expected---she was fourteen---and yet her mi nd was stiil sharp. Her love for life made 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 prese nts for her.
Soon, Pepper selected her first Christmas gift. She turned the present, just as she was a 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 prese nts, and the n tur ned to Mom as of ask in g." May I ope n ano ther?"
"Go ahead, girll" Mom en couraged.
For the n ext few minu tes, Pepper ope ned each of her Christmas prese nts. 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 pass ing made us tearful. Her pass ing was also a celebrati on 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
spe nd the holidays, the smallest act of sincere giv ing can un ite our family through our love.
For me, that knowledge is the longest-lasting gift of all.
( )69. The dog Pepper usually _______ a t Christamas.
A. chewed the dog treat slowly
B. chose the prese nts for herself
C. pfayed with the author's family happily
D. ope ned the prese nts for the author's family
( )70. The author thought the Christmas was n't perfect last year because ______ .
A. he did n't get a Christmas gift
B. Pepper was in poor health
C. Pepper died on Christmas Eve
D. He did n'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 Iongest-lasting gift" in the last paragraph refers to " _____ "
A. The frien dship with the dog
B. The holiday the author spe nt with family
C. The Christmas prese nt for the dog
D. The life less on the author learned from Pepper
( )73. Which ofthe following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Pepper passed away peacefully after Christmas
B. The smallest act of sincere giv ing can un ite 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 can be “ ______ ”
A. The Power of Love
B. Celebrat ing Christmas
C. The Importa nee of Helpi ng Others
D. Enjoying the Happ in ess of Making Frie nds
B. 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, wan ted to look for some one to play a leadi ng role--a n energetic boy in a play __ 75 __ , she thought that I could act this important part. After hearing the
good n ews, my friend Kevin and I talked about the play happily. __ 76 __ K evin was n't chose n
for a role on the stage, his job with help ing all the actors was importa nt to the success of the play. I 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 depe nd on him: We had bee n friends since the third grade, and we made a good team.
Preparati ons for the play moved at a quick pace. While doing his own work, Kevin also spe nt hours helping me learn my lines. He often said my lines with me by silently moving his lips. We even ______ 78 __ that he could probably play my part as well as I could.
Everything was ready for the performanee. However, on the day of the play, I woke up with a high fever and I could n't perform. The play was pla nned to ope n in fewer tha n six hours, and we had no time to cancel it. I tried to think of a way to help. Then it hit me--Kevin knew the line as well as I did. I called Mrs. Dermit to give her my _____________ 79 ___ . With in a few short hours, Kevin stood
on the stage in costume (戏服)and makeup. The amus ing lines he had practised with me so many times made the crowd laugh and cheer. I n a stra nge tur n of eve nts, Kevin and I had _ 80 _ the
day for every one by work ing as a team.
Of course, I was terribly disappo in ted to have missed my cha nce in the spotlight, but I was extremely tha nkful to have such a good friend.
( )75. A) Recently B) Perso nally C) Luckily D) Probably
( )76. A) While B) Although C) Because D) After
( )77. A) nervous B) bored C) satisfied D)lo nely
( )78.A)proved B)promised C)expected D)joked
( )79. A) question B) in formatio n C) suggesti on D) expla nati
on ( )80. A) kept B)saved C) provided D) spent
C. Read 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 good at runnin g. I was not strong eno ugh, either. Why did I take part in the race? That's because of my volun teer work. When I was 14 years old, I volun teered to work at the water stati on at a 10,000m race. My job was to pass out water to the runn ers. I felt e__81 _________ whe n I saw all the differe nt
kinds of people pass by and take a cup of water hurriedly. Some ran past, some walked past and a few wheeled past. After see ing so many t__82 _____ of people do it, I thought maybe I could alsodo it. So the n ext year I sig ned 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 fini sh. Then came an importa nt mome nt.
At one point n ear the end, an old man ran past me, very, very fast. Therefore, I was embarrassed because I was much youn ger tha n him, but I could n't keep up with him. I felt hopeless for a sec ond. But the n I r__84 ____________________ someth ing. He was running his race and I was running my race. He had differe nt abilities, experie nce, training and goals for himself. I had m__85 _ . Remember my goal was only to fini sh.
I lear ned someth ing importa nt at that mome nt. I turned my embarrassme nt into in spiratio n (鼓舞).I decided that I would not give up though many people ran past me. As I c__86 _____ finish
lin e, I was proud of my success.
In life we all have those mome nts whe n 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 in spire you.
D. Answer the questions （根据短文内容回答下列问题）（共12分）
Metropolis Book Club
Membership （会员）:
All you need to know is to fill in the order form at the bottom of the page, select your first order from our book list and the n post the completed form back to us.
Special offers for new members:
Choose any reduced price books from our new members' book list, to the value （价值）of
100 yuan in total.
Tick （打勾）the box on your form to order a free watch.
Join before the end of this month and you receive ano ther 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's more, they come straight to your door. Your free club magaz ine arrives once a month to let you know the latest best-sellers（畅销书）.On the Internet, you can find all our titles for the year at our member's website. Our website also has a book swap service where members can excha nge 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 nu mber of books you wish to take.
In each of your mon thly club magaz in es, our staff choose a "Book of the Mon th" for you, which is offered at an extra-special price. If you do not want this book, just say so on the form and send it back to us. We always send the book if we do not receive this form. And remember, you have two weeks to decide whether you wish to keep the books you have ordered. If they aren't what you expected, just send them back!
88. To be a member Metropolis Book Club, do you n eed to post the completed form back?
89. How does a new member of the club get a free watch?
90. Whe n must you join the club if you want to get ano ther free book?
91. What information do the members get from the free club magazine?
92 What does a member have to do during the first year?
93. Would you like to be a member of the club? Why or why not? （ at least two reas ons）
VII. Wtiting （作文）（共20 分）
94. Write at least 60 words about the topic"A precious photo".（以"一张珍贵的照片”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。

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在我们成长的历程中，一定留下了许多珍贵的照片，那些精彩的瞬间，记录着许多美好
的回忆和有趣的故事。

请选择其中一张珍贵的照片，来讲一讲它背后的故事吧！
（注意：短文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予以评分。

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参考答案
26-30: ABCAD
31-35: CBDAC
36-40: ACBDB
41-45: CADAC
46-53: DCBA BDEC
54. heroes 55.our 56.three 57.Happ in ess 58.weigh 59.pleasa nt 60.politely
61. disho nest
62. had n't complete 63.When did 64.be washed 65.How carefully 66.he was 67.enjoyed themselves 68. I won't be able to join you un til 8 o'clock
69-74: DBCDCA
75-80: CBADCB
81.excited 82.types 83.if 84.realized 85.m ine 86.crossed 87.n atural
88. Yes, I do.
89. By ticking the box on the form.
90. Before the end of this mon th.
91. The latest best-sellers.
92. To order four books.
93. Any reas on able an swers are ok.。