大连市2014年初中毕业升学考试英语

大连市2014年初中毕业升学考试英语注意事项：1.请在答题卡上作答，在试卷上作答无效。

2.本试卷共七大题，72小题，满分140分。

考试时间100分钟。

(受版面限制，完型填空、阅读理解图略）第I卷选择题（共70分）I.单项填空（本题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）。

从各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.At primary school,I dreamed of being_____astronaut.A.aB.anC.theD./2.I often go to the cinema with my parents _____Saturdays.A.atB.byC.onD.in3.The boys in my class are interested in_____,especially ball games.A.musicB.scienceC.artD.sport4.--Betty,_____do you start celebrating New Year in America?--On December 31st.A.whenB.whereC.whyD.how5.The Australians are like the English in many ways_____they have many British relatives.A.ifB.becauseC.soD.although6.It's_____to throw away old things.Some of them can be reused.A.normalB.dangerousC.wastefulD.necessary7.The air is very clear today,so we'll_____the whole park from up the hill.A.visitB.enterC.seeD.cross8.My friends are going to different schools,but I hope we will_____with each other.A.go backB.grow upC.have a wordD.stay in touch9.The CD player will go wrong if you don't use it _____.A.properlyB.carelesslyC.quietlyD.clearly10.--I passed my PE test yesterday.--Did you?_____A.It doesn't matterB.What a Pity!C.Thanks a lot.D.Congratulations!II.完形填空（一）（本题共12小题，每小题1分，共12分）阅读下面短文，理解其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

In a small village in Parkville,there is an unlocked(未锁的)shop that has no workers in it .The shop is run(经营)in a telephone box.Lewis Cooke,who provides goods(商品)for the shop ,said,“Nothing has been stolen__11__it opened.”In1998,the only shop in the village__12__.The villagers had great difficulty in getting goods.To solve this problem,the __13__ to change a telephone box into a shop.In the shop ,you __14__find many kinds of goods.Mr.Cooke brings goods to the shop every morning before 7am.He puts__15__the things the shop has in the shop.People can call him if __16__want anything else.The next day,they can go to the phone box to __17__.Mr.Cooke will write down the name of the people who want the goods and put the __18__beside the goods.When the customers come to the shop ,they will be able to find their goods__19__.People can either leave __20__or a cheque(支票)for the goods.“The phone box isn't locked and people can go there whenever they want,__21__no one has stolen a thing.This shows how ___22__everyone around here is,”said Mr.Cooke.11.A when B.until C.before D.since12.A.opened B.disappeared C.closed D.started13.A.promised B.decided C.refused D.forgot14.A.might B.can C.must D.need15.A.a number of B.a couple of C.a pair of D.a list of16.A.we B.I C.they D.you17.A.try it out B.take it off C.write it down D.pick it up18.A.report B.menu C.paper D.news19.A.easily B.safely C.regularly D.suddenly20.A.messages B.advice C.money D.lestters21.A.so B.andC.orD.but22.A.honest B.rudeC.braveD.politeIII.阅读理解（一）（本题共19小题，每小题2分，共38分）A.阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Passage 1Would you like to visit Britain one day?--Our country would like to welcome you!Overseas travel can be expensive.But there are ways of visiting Britain cheaply.We hope that we can give you some good ideas.When to come?If you can avoid the busy months --July and August ,your visit may be cheaper.There will be smaller numbers of visitors. British weather is pleasant from April to the end of September.Of course,you can visit it in winter,but it is often dark by 4pm.Many places,such as large houses and castles(城堡),are closed early in winter.However,if you are interested in museums,art galleries or theatres,winter may be a good time to visit.Be prepared.If you are a student,it's a good idea to apply for (申请)an International Student Identity Card(身份证).With this card,you can save a lot of money.You can get the card from your local student travel office ,and you can also call(44)-08708-413224 to get it.To get the card,you need to show that you are a student,get a passport photo ,and pay a little money.23.Which is the most popular time for visitors to Britain?A.July and AugustB.The winter seasonC.From April to SeptemberD.The vacation season.24.What's the weather like in winter in Britain?A.There is lots of snow.B.The daytime is short.C.It's neither hot nor cold.D.The weather is pleasant.25.If you are a student with an International Student Identity Card,_____.A.you have to prove you're a studentB.you will pay less money for your trip.C.you can call(44)-08708-413224 for help.D.you must apply for a trip from the student travel office26.The writer of this article is _____.A.a GermanB.a ChineseC.an EnglishmanD.an American27.This passage is mainly about_____.A.when to visit BritainB.why to take a trip to BritainC.what to do and see in BritainD.how to trip cheaply in BritainPassage2Mr.Dawson was an old man with a bad temper.Kids(孩子)were afraid to go into his yard(院子) to pick apples.One day ,12-year-old Janet and her friend Amy had to walk pastMr.Dawson's house.When Janet saw him ,she suggested crossing the street to the other side .But Amy said they needn't.When Mr.Dawson saw Amy ,he smiled and said ,“Hello,Amy!I see you have a new friend with you today.”Amy smiled back. Mr.Dawson looked friendly and gave them each a fresh apple.Later Janet asked Amy,“Everyone says he is the most unwelcome person in town.Why was he so kind to us?”Amy explained that when she first walked past his house,she was also afraid of him.But she imagined there was an invisible(看不见)smile on his face and then started talking tohim .Beginning with a “hello”at first,and then speaking more each time.“An invisible smile?”Janet was puzzled(困惑的).“Yes,”answered Amy.“My grandma told me to think so.She says smiles can spread.If we keep smiling at someone ,sooner or later they will smile back.”Remember what Amy's grandma said,and we will find that most people can't refuse our smile.28.Mr.Dawson was thought to be a (an)_____person.A.warm-heartedB.unhappyC.badly-behavedD.unfriendly29.How did Janet feel when Mr.Dawson gave them two apples?A.HappyB.Surprised.C.Proud.D.Terrible.30.Why was Mr.Dawson kind to Amy?A.Because Amy was never afraid of him.B.Because Amy's grandma was his old friend.C.Because Amy was kind to Mr.Dawson first.D.Because Amy was the most popular girl in town.31.From the story,we know Amy is a girl who_____.A.likes helping othersB.never says no to older peopleC.enjoys working with her friendsD.would like to take others' advice32.Which can be the best title of this passage?A.How to be a welcome personB.Smiles build a better worldC.what's the best thing about life?D.Is it important to get on well with others?Passage3What will the house of the future look like?Could it have gardens on its walls,or a pool with fish for dinner?Architects(建筑师)believe that they are all possibilities.The only thing for sure is that the house will be as green as possible.The tree houseMany architects in the world would like to build a “tree house”.Like a leaf ,the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day .The energy can be used to heat water,produce electricity,and even create fresh air for the home .The “root(根)”of the house is deepunder the ground so that it can control（控制）the home's temperature.The lizard（蜥蜴）houseLike a lizard,changing colour with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house,When it's in the bright sun,the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat .During dark days,it rurns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy.Meals at homeThe future of food production is taken as one part of the design of the building.Gardens may appear on the outside walls of the house .People can plant tomatoes,carrots and green tea on them.So every day in the morning,you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.Learning form the pastLooking to the future isn't the only way to be green.Sometimes,ancient techniques(技术)can also help cut down energy use .For example,a chimney(烟囱)can be a useful air conditioner because it is easier for hot air to flow out of the chimney.33.The tree house is special for _____.A.fresh air creationB.energy collectionC.its recycling systemD.electricity production34.What is the colour of the lizard house in sunny days?A.White.B.Black.C.BrightD.Dark.35.“Meals at home”means_____.A.we needn't buy food any moreB.the house can produce food itselfC.meals will be cooked more easily at homeD.plants will be grown on the walls of the house36.The last kind of the house is different from others because_____.A.it looks as the same as an old houseB.it makes less use of natural materialsC.it gets the idea from ancient techniquesD.it is easier for hot air to flow out of the house37.All the houses above are designed to _____.A.reduce air pollutionB.cut down energy useC.make our life greenerD.create a news environmentB.阅读短文，根据短文内容，从所给的六个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思完整、连贯。