2015中考英语模拟试题

2015中考英语模拟试题
一、单项选择题
1. — How long have you been learning Chinese?
— __________ four years.
A. In
B. For
C. During
D. About
2. We shouldn't make so much noise. My grandfather __________.
A. sleeps
B. rubbed
C. works
D. watches
3. There is a beautiful lake. We _________ go there this Sunday.
A. can
B. may
C. will
D. must
4. You can’t see the sun at night because it's __________.
A. out
B. away
C. up
D. down
5. The boy is watching TV. Please ask him __________.
A. not to
B. don't
C. not
D. to not
6. — Have you decided where to have your holiday?
— Not yet. I'm thinking about __________ a trip around China.
A. take
B. to take
C. taking
D. took
7. They __________ a picnic if the weather is fine tomorrow.
A. have
B. will have
C. had
D. have had
8. Let's play basketball __________ 2:00 and 4:00 this afternoon.
A. at
B. between
C. from
D. for
9. — Would you mind closing the window?
— __________. I'll do it right now.
A. Yes, please
B. Not at all
C. Of course
D. No problem
10. He didn't come to school yesterday because he __________ ill.
A. be
B. am
C. is
D. was
二、完型填空
阅读下面短文，选择恰当的词填入空格内，使短文完整、连贯。

Every afternoon when school was over, I followed the better-looking boys into the forest. 11 , our group had about ten to twelve boys of all ages. We played games in the woods, fought with _12_ and sticks, and climbed trees. One day, Mr. Norton nearly caught us doing all of the above. He was our math teacher and 13 walked through the forest on his 14 . He decided to join our ___15__ and showed us an easy way to climb a tree quickly. From then on, we were more careful about avoiding the teachers.
11. A. Fortunately B. Usually C. Carefully D. Gradually
12. A. stones B. toys C. books D. games
13. A. sometimes B. each other C. all D. always
14. A. _side B. _head C. _own D. _walk
15. A. class B. games C. group D. tree
三、阅读理解
A
If you are tired of your job and want to do something different, why not try being a barista(咖啡厅服务生) for a change? Being a barista can be a lot of fun and it gives you the perfect opportunity to work with drinks and meet all kinds of people.
As a barista, you will need to learn how to use different coffee machines such as espresso machines, grinders(研磨机) and steaming wands. You will also need to be able to make a variety of drinks because every customer has their own special likes and dislikes.
However, being a barista is not just about making good coffee. You also need to be good at talking to people and remembering what they like. It is very important that you make your customers feel welcome and comfortable by being friendly and smiling all the time.
One of the best things about being a barista is that you can really get to know your customers. You can offer them helpful suggestions and such special treatment can make their day. Some customers might become regulars and you might even make friends with them. Wouldn't it be great to make new friends while earning a living?
So, if you are interested in being a barista, why not give it a try? Work at a coffee shop for a few months and see how you like it. You might even find it really rewarding.
16. What does a barista do according to the passage?
A. Making coffee for customers.
B. Selling all kinds of drinks.
C. Repairing coffee machines.
D. Cleaning the coffee shop.
17. What do people expect a barista to do except making good coffee?
A. To work fast.
B. To make new friends.
C. To treat customers kindly.
D. To talk and smile at customers.
18. What does the underlined word "regulars" in the last paragraph mean?
A. Regular customers.
B. New customers.
C. Unfriendly customers.
D. Rude customers.
19. Why does the writer suggest trying to be a barista at a coffee shop?
A. Because it's easy to get a job as a barista.
B. Because it's interesting to make coffee drinks.
C. Because it's a way to earn friends while working.
D. Because it's helpful to repair coffee machines.
20. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to Make Friends while Earning
B. Being a Barista: A Fun Job
C. Different Ways to Use Coffee Machines
D. The Importance of Regular Customers
B
Mary was very busy because she got a lot of work to do. Yesterday, she didn't go to bed until 12 p.m.. Now she is on the bus and is trying to get to work - a new office building in the center of the city.
There are many people in the bus. Some of them are reading newspapers, some are talking to each other, and some are just looking out the windows. The bus gets to the next stop, and two people get on. One of them is a tall young man. He is wearing black glasses and he is carrying a dark green bag. The other person is a young woman. She is carrying a large box of flowers.
The young woman is standing next to Mary. Mary looks at the woman and the box of flowers. A second later, Mary says, “The flowers are lovely. Are they for a special occasion?”
The woman smiles at Mary. “Yes,” she says. “They are for my sister. I am Donna. My sister is in the hos pital because she is very ill.” At this moment, Mary feels so sorry for the young woman. She hopes Donna’s sister gets better very soon. She also hopes that Donna will arrive at the hospital before her sister is asleep.
The bus stops and people get off. Mary and Donna get on. They sit next to each other and Mary talks to Donna all the way to the hospital. Donna is very happy because a stranger is giving her comfort and care.
Today, Donna’s sister is going to get better. Not only because she is in a good hospital, but also because she is getting love from Mary and flowers from Donna.
21. What time did Mary go to sleep yesterday?
A. At 10 a.m.
B. At 11 a.m.
C. At 12 a.m.
D. At 1 p.m.
22. Where is Mary going now?
A. She is going to visit her sister in the hospital.
B. She is going to work.
C. She is going to buy some flowers.
D. She is going to see a movie.
23. How does Mary feel when she hears about Donna’s sister?
A. She feels angry.
B. She feels happy.
C. She feels excited.
D. She feels sorry.
24. Why is Donna happy during the bus ride to the hospital?
A. She is pleased to be getting flowers for her.
B. She enjoys talking to Mary.
C. She has a pleasant journey on the bus.
D. She is given love and care from Mary.
25. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Donna is going to visit her sister in the hospital.
B. Mary is going to buy a box of flowers.
C. Mary and Donna help each other on the bus.
D. Mary works very hard in the office building.
结尾部分
So far we have completed a set of practice questions for the 2015 secondary school entrance English test. We hope that by solving these questions, you can not only improve your English skills but also enhance your test-taking abilities. Good luck with your English learning and testing! Thank you for your attention!。