河源中学2023年初三模拟考试英语真题

河源中学2023年初三模拟考试英语真题Unit 1
Section A
1. — Hi, I'm Jeremy. Nice to meet you!
— __________.
A. Hi, Jeremy. Nice to meet you too.
B. How do you do?
C. Welcome to our school.
D. My name is Lily.
2. — Excuse me, can you help me find the library?
— _______________.
A. Yes, it's next to the supermarket.
B. No, I'm not available now.
C. Sure, it's on the third floor.
D. Sorry, I have no idea.
3. — What do you think of the movie we watched last night?— _______________.
A. I borrowed it from the library.
B. It was directed by Steven Spielberg.
C. The cinema was half empty.
D. I found it very entertaining.
4. — Could you please pass me some salt?
— ________, here you go.
A. Sorry
B. Yes
C. Sure
D. No problem
5. — Do you know if Alice likes basketball?
— She ________ like it. I'm not sure about her current interests.
A. used to
B. doesn't
C. did
D. does
Section B
6. — When did you start learning to play the piano?
— I ________ when I was six years old.
A. just started
B. started
C. will start
D. have started
7. — I don't feel well. What's wrong with me?
— You ________ catch a cold. Take some rest and drink more water.
A. could
B. may
C. might
D. can
8. — I heard you went hiking last weekend. How was it?
— It ________ be more enjoyable if it hadn't rained the whole time.
A. must
B. might
C. could
D. would
9. — Where's Steve?
— He said he ________ to the store to buy some drinks for the party.
A. goes
B. went
C. will go
D. is going
10. — The train ________ at 8 o'clock. Shall we go earlier?
— No, we don't need to. We just need to be there 10 minutes before it leaves.
A. is leaving
B. has left
C. will leave
D. would leave
Section C
阅读理解。

Passage 1
Once upon a time, there was a wise old king who ruled over a big kingdom. The king loved his people and always wanted to do what was best for them. He was known far and wide for being fair and just.
One day, a farmer came to the king's palace to seek his help. The farmer had lost his cow, which was dear to him as it was all he had. He asked the king to help him find the cow.
The king felt sorry for the farmer and promised to do what he could. He ordered his soldiers to search every corner of the kingdom until the cow was found.
Days turned into weeks, but the cow was nowhere to be found. The king did not give up and continued the search. Finally, after a month of searching, the cow was found, safe and sound.
The farmer was overwhelmed with joy and rushed to the king to express his gratitude. The king smiled and said, "I am glad that your cow has been found. However, there is no need to thank me. Remember, true happiness lies in helping others."
The farmer was deeply moved by the king's words and promised to always help others in need.
11. What is the story mainly about?
A. A wise king ruled over a big kingdom.
B. A farmer lost his cow and the king found it.
C. The importance of helping others in need.
D. The farmer expressed his gratitude to the king.
12. Why did the farmer go to the king's palace?
A. He wanted to become a king.
B. He lost his farm.
C. He lost his cow and needed help.
D. He wanted to thank the king.
13. How long did it take to find the cow?
A. One week.
B. One month.
C. One day.
D. One year.
14. How did the farmer feel when the cow was found?
A. Overwhelmed with joy.
B. Angry with the king.
C. Indifferent.
D. Sad.
15. What promise did the farmer make to the king?
A. To find a new cow.
B. To never lose his cow again.
C. To always help others in need.
D. To become the king's servant.
Passage 2
Every Saturday morning, Jack liked to visit the local park to watch the children flying kites. Jack had always dreamed of flying his own kite, but he never had the courage to try.
One sunny day, an elderly man noticed Jack standing at the park entrance, gazing at the kites. The man approached Jack and asked, "Why don't you give it a try? Kite flying is a lot of fun!"
Jack hesitated for a moment, but then he decided to give it a go. The elderly man offered to lend him a kite, and with a smile, Jack accepted.
As soon as Jack started running with the kite, he felt an incredible sense of freedom. The kite soared high into the sky, dancing with the wind. Jack couldn't believe how easy it was to fly a kite.
From that day onward, Jack visited the park every Saturday with his own kite. He made new friends who shared his passion for kite flying. The park became a place of joy and laughter for Jack.
16. What did Jack like to do every Saturday morning?
A. Watch children playing.
B. Fly kites.
C. Visit the park entrance.
D. Talk to an elderly man.
17. Why didn't Jack try flying a kite before?
A. He didn't know how to fly a kite.
B. He was afraid to try.
C. He didn't have a kite.
D. He didn't like the park.
18. What happened when Jack started running with the kite?
A. He fell and got hurt.
B. The kite flew away.
C. He felt free and happy.
D. People laughed at him.
19. What did Jack feel when the kite soared into the sky?
A. He felt scared.
B. He felt sad.
C. He couldn't believe it.
D. He felt tired.
20. What did the park become for Jack?
A. A place of joy and laughter.
B. A place to watch children flying kites.
C. A place to visit with friends.
D. A place to talk to an elderly man.。