江苏省苏州市2013年中考英语试题(Word版_含答案)
2013年苏州市初中毕业暨升学考试试卷英语注意事项：1．本试卷共六大题，满分l00分(不合听力口语30分)，考试用时l00分钟；2．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考点名称、考场号、座位号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写在答题卡相对应的位置上，并认真核对条形码上的准考号、姓名是否与本人相符合；3．答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；答非选择题必须用0．5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡指定的位置上，不在答题区域内的答案一律无效，不得用其他笔答题；4．考生答题必须答在答题卡上，答在试卷和草稿纸上一律无效。
一、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1．一Hurry up，o r we’ll be late．一Take your time—it’s just______short distance from here to________cinema．A．／；the B．the；a C．a；the D．／；a2．Sandy is a real book lover and she often brings home many books to read the library．A．in B．for C．by D．from3．一Have you heard about that car accident near the school?一Yes，luckily no one________．A．hurt B．was hurt C．has hurt D．were hurt4．一Frank，you look worried．Anything wrong?一Well，I______a test and I，m waiting for the result．A．will take B．took C．am taking D．take5．Peter speaks Chinese well indeed，but of Course not ______a local speaker in China．A．so fluently as B．more fluent thanC．as fluent as D．much fluently than6．一Julie，what ______in your hand?一Look! It’s a new iPad for my daughter．A．do you hold B．are you holdingC．were you holding D．will you hold7．Paul made a nice cage _______the little sick bird till it could fly．A．keep B．kept C．keeping D．to keep8．We’re g oing to Suzhou Amusement Park in Linda's card. You can come with us______you can meet us there later．A．or B．but C．and D．then9．I am sure Cindy will be able to find the hotel-she has a pretty good_____of direction．A．idea B．feeling C．experience D．sense10．If you ______go，at least wait until the rain stops．A．can B．may C．must D．will11．_______a beautiful car! I've never seen it before．A．What B．Which C．How D．Whether12．一Philip has gone to New Zealand．一Oh，can you tell me________?A．when did he leave B．when he is leavingC．when he left D．when is he leaving13．一Your tea smells great!一It，S from India．Would you like ________?A．it B．this C．some D．1ittle14．一Have you finished your homework?—________Just half of it．How about you?A．Not at all B．Not likely C．Not a bit D．Not yet15．I used to quarrel a lot with my parents，but now we_______just fine together．A．get along B．get up C．get away D．get off二、完形填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
You have probably heard the expression，“It’s raining cats and dogs outside．”That means16 it，S raining very hard I not that 17 cats and dogs are falling from the 18 ．However，one day in June，1882，it really did rain 19 over Dubuque，Iowa．The frogs 20 falling along with hailstones(冰雹)during a 21 storm．Hail is formed when drops of rainwater are 22 by heavy winds and are carried high up into the air．There the raindrops become frozen．Many drops may freeze 23 to form balls of ice；these ice balls，or hailstones，then 24 to earth．During the storm in Dubuque，the strong winds lifted small frogs from nearby ponds(池塘) 25 the air along with raindrops．When some of these frogs became covered with ice，both hailstones and “frog-stones”fell onto the ground．16．A．that B．how C．why D．if17．A．careless B．blind C．dead D．real18．A．hill B．tower C．sky D．building19．A．cats B．frogs C．dogs D．birds20．A．stopped B．enjoyed C．began D．forgot21．A．popular B．terrible C．weekly D．common22．A．divided B．added C．changed D．caught23．A．together B．alone C．so D．almost24．A．hold B．lose C．keep D．fall25．A．from B．into C．after D．by三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AAccording to one story the idea for making the first teddy bear came from a newspaper cartoon drawn in 1904. This cartoon showed President Teddy Roosevelt on a hunting trip refusing to shoot (射杀）a young bear. The young bear became a symbol for Teddy Roosevelt.Morris Michtom owned a small candy and toy store in New York City. He and his wife made many of the toys they sold. When he saw the cartoon，he had a wonderful idea. He decided to make a toy bear with eyes and legs and arms that moved. The bear was put in the store window next to a copy of the cartoon. Mr . Michtom called it “Teddy’s Bear”.Many of these bears were sold. The bears became so popular that Mr . Michtom thought he might need President Roosevelt' permission to use his nam e. He wrote to the president and sent him a “Teddy Bear”. The president answered，saying that Mr. Michtom could use his name.Mr . Michtom borrowed money so that he could make thousands of toy bears. His company became the Ideal Toy Corporation. Today this is one of the biggest toy companies in the United States.26.People will remember Morris Michtom because he was_______A. a candy store ownerB . a toy store ownerC . the inventor of the teddy bearD . TeddyRoosevelt' friend27.The idea for making the first teddy bear came from________A. a movieB . a magazine storyC.a TV advertisementD.a newspaper cartoon28.From this passage we can see that________A.many people liked Teddy RooseveltB.many people did not like Teddy RooseveltC.President Roosevelt cared only about important peopleD.President Roosevelt did not like young bearsBTony Wheeler was born to travel. His father worked for an airline. For the first 16 years of his life，Wheeler and his family lived in many different countries.In the early 1970s，Wheeler met a young woman named Maureen. They soon married. Before getting jobs，Tony and Maureen wanted to travel. They took a year-long trip from London，through Asia，to Australia. On the trip，they visited places like India，Iran，and Afghanistan.When Tony and Maureen arrived in Australia，people asked many questions about their trip. To answer these questions，Wheeler wrote a guidebook called Across Asia on the Cheap . The book told people about different countries' weather，customs(风俗），and places to see. But unlike travel guides in the 1970s，Wheeler’s book also talked about pl aces most tourists did not go. He also wrote about unusualthings to see and do. The book was very popular．Wheeler and Maureen started a company called Lonely Planet. They continued travelling. They wrote guidebooks for each place they visited. Today，400 people work for Lonely Planet. The company has over 650 guidebooks. Wheeler still writes about travel “hot spots” (for example，Cambodia in Asia and Croatia in Europe). For more information，read the books!29.Which trip was Tony Wheeler’s first guidebook about?A.The United Kingdom.B.From Asia to England.C.From Australia to Afghanistan.D.From England to Australia.30.Why did Tony Wheeler write his first guidebook?A.He needed the money.B.His wife asked him to do it.C.Many people asked questions about his travels.D.He liked writing books.31.How was Across Asia on the Cheap different from other travel guides?A.It talked about places most tourists did not go .B. It was longer and more expensive.C.It told people about a country’s weather，customs，and places to see.D . It was the first guidebook about Asia .32.Which sentence below is true?A.Tony Wheeler still travels and writes guidebooks.B.Tony Wheeler’s first guidebook was not popular.C.After their first trip，Maureen did not travel with Tony .D.Today，Lonely Planet is still a small company.CComputers are good tools(工具）.The Internet is also good. But some people spend too much time online. They can’t stop. Doctors say this is a new sickness. They call this sickness Internet Addiction Disorder (互联网成瘾症）（IAD).People with IAD are online a lot. They spend hours chatting to their friends or playing online games. Many people with IAD spend more time on the Internet than with family or friends. Some people with IAD even quit(辞掉)their jobs!Do you have IAD? Think about these questions：How many hours a day are you online? Is it a lot or a little? When you are not online，are you thinking about playing a computer game or checking your messages? When you are online，do you forget the time? Do you get angry when you can’t play a game?If you have IAD，what can you do? Dr. Ivan Goldberg and Dr. Kimberly S.Young have some ideas. First，ask yourself “Why am I online a lot?” Then try to take a break. For example，use the computer or play games twice a week，not every day. In this way，you can have a good social life with other friends.33.The passage is mainly about________A.a new sicknessB.an online gameC.messagesputer jobs34.If you have Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)，you are_______A.online for an hour a weekB.send e-mall messages at workC.are on the Internet more than with friendsD.never use the computer35.According to the passage，which is NOT a sign of IAD?A.Quitting your job to spend more time online.B.Spending time with family and friends.C.Forgetting the time when you are online.D.Getting angry when you can，t play a game.36.Ivan Goldberg and Kimberly S. Young_______A.quit their jobsB.are online a lotC.have IADD.help people with IADDIf you plan to take your pet on a trip，prepare ahead of time. At least two weeks before you leave，take your pet to a vet. See if he or she is tit for travel and ask if he or she should have any medicine before leaving. The vet may suggest certain pills for sickness or for calming the pet.Some states or foreign countries have health laws that say animals must have certain injections(注射)before they can be allowed to enter. Your vet may have this information. You can also get help on the United States and Canadian laws from a book published by the Department of Agriculture which some libraries have. For information on foreign countries，check with their consulates (领事馆).Y o u can also ask the airlines on which you are travelling.Find out if the places where you plan to stay allow pets because many do not.If you are going by plane or train，ask if pets are allowed. If they are，ask where they will be kept and who will care for them. The big bus lines in this country do not allow pets.Choose your pet’s box carefully. Plastic boxes are better than c ardboard or wooden ones because they can' be chewed(嚼碎).If going by plane or train during warm weather，try to go in the cooler early morning or evening hours. Also try to avoid (避免)very cold winter weather because pets often suffer from cold. Even in your own car，be careful. Do not leave the animal inside with the windows closed because the car may become too hot or too cold.37.The main idea of this passage is to_________A.warn people to leave their pets at homeB.give general information about pet travelC.tell people how to choose their pet boxesD.tell people about foreign pet laws38.When taking a pet on a trip，a pet owner________A.doesn' need to make any special plansB.should stay at friends' homesC.should make plans before leaving homeD.should travel by bus instead of plane39.From the passage，we can learn that________A.it costs too much to take pets on tripsB.some pets may not be well enough to travelC.all train lines treat pets exactly the sameD.pets are welcome everywhere40.Which person would be the most interested in this passage?A. A vet.B. A pet owner .C . A bus driver.D . A pet shop owner.四、词汇检测（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)根据下列句子及所给汉语注释或通过上下文，在答题卡上标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。
苏州市中考英语 英语阅读理解专题练习(含答案)
苏州市中考英语英语阅读理解专题练习(含答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1．阅读理解A wealthy man asked an old scholar to tell his son away from his bad habits. The scholar took the young man for a walk through a garden. Stopping suddenly, he told the boy to pull out a tiny plant growing there.The young man made it easily. The old man then asked him to pull out a little bigger plant. The young man pulled hard and the plant came out with its roots. “Now pull out that one,” said the old man, pointing to a little tree. The boy had to use all his strength to pull it out.“Now take this one out,” said the old man, pointing at a big orange tree. The young man held the trunk (树干) and tried to pull it out. But it would not move. “It's impossible”, said the boy, panting (喘息) with the effort.“So it is with bad habits,” said the old man. “When they are young, it is easy to pull them out. But when they go deeply, they cannot be uprooted.”The conversation with the old man changed the boy's life.（1）The scholar asked the young man to take a walk with him in the__________.A. forestB. parkC. gardenD. school（2）The scholar asked the young man to pull out plants for _____times.A. fourB. twoC. threeD. five（3）According to the passage, the scholar must be __________.A. a stupid manB. a lazy manC. a wise manD. a funny man（4）This passage mainly talks about___________.A. we need exercise more to pull trees outB. how to get away from bad habitsC. talking with a scholar is very importantD. the earlier getting away from bad habits, the better【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）C（4）D【解析】【分析】短文大意：一个富人请求一位智者去除儿子的坏习惯。
江苏省中考英语试题(含答案)
江苏省中考英语试题（含答案）英语试题姓名考试证号注意事项1. 本试卷共8页，满分为110分，考试时间为100分钟。
2. 答题前，请将自己的姓名、考试证号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在本试卷及答题卡指定的位置。
3. 答案全部涂、写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
考试结束后，请将本试卷和答卡一并交回。
一﹨选择填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A﹨B﹨C﹨D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1.— _______ you play tennis?—Yes, and I’m a good player.A. CanB. MayC. MustD. Should2.It’s not cool but it isn’t as _________ as yesterday.A. hotB. hotterC. hottestD. the hottest3.Have you read the Harry Potter series __________ J.K. Rowling?A. ofB. forC. withD. by4.I love __________. I hope one day I can take part in one of them , answer all the questionsand win a big prize!A. chat showsB. game showsC. cartoonsD. documentaries5.—Is your friend British or American?— __________. She is Canadian.A. BothB. EitherC. NeitherD. None6.If someone is in your way, you should say “___________” and be polite enough to wait tillhe or she moves.A. excuse meB. I’m sorryC. thank youD. never mind7.My cousin works for an airline. He flies planes. He is __________.A. an inventorB. a scientistC. an explorerD. a pilot8.When you are home, give me a call to let me know you __________ safely.A. arrivedB. have arrivedC. will arriveD. are arriving9.Anita spoke _________ quietly that o could hardly hear her.A. tooB. suchC. soD. very10.I wil l see what I can do, but I can’t _________ you anything.A. planB. prepareC. promiseD. protect11.The teacher encourages the children to feel _________ about asking questions when theydon’t understand.A. nervousB. co nfidentC. excitedD. practical12.We should save energy by _________ the lights when we leave a room.A. getting offB. showing offC. taking offD. turning off13.I went to work the next day, __________ I was still feeling unwell.A. becauseB. untilC. unlessD. though14.David said that the glass was broken and warned me __________ it.A. don’t touchB. to not touchC. not to touchD. no touching15.Which of the following sentences is a FACT?A. Xuzhou is in Jiangsu Province.B. Xuzhou is a beautiful place to go.C. Life in Xuzhou is getting better. C. People in Xuzhou are friendly.二﹨完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）根据短文内容，从各题所给的A﹨B﹨C﹨D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
江苏省苏州市中考英语试卷及答案 考答案及评分标准
泰州市二○○八年初中毕业、升学统一考试英语试题参考答案及评分标准第二部分非选择题（共45分）五、词汇运用(满分10分,每小题1分)1. leaves2. having3. not to laugh4. twelfth5.started6. worse7. successfully8. excitement9. have kept 10. energetic六、阅读表达(满分10分,每题2分)1. when, come(s) into, don’t stand up2. allow, necessary3. polite, honest4. In the eyes of most American teachers, students who are talking to each other during a test arecheating5. 1) The relationship between student and teacher is less formal n the U.S. (than in many othercountries, especially at the college level).2) The relationship between student and teacher (is less formal ) in the U.S.七、短文填空(满分10分,每题1分)1. keep2. girls3. more4. from5. enough6. Exercising /Exercise7. spend8. When /While9. relaxed 10. sleep八、书面表达（满分15分）One possible version: My name is Li Ming. I’m sixteen years old. I have a round face and a small nose.I wear glasses. I’m tall and slim. I’m polite and helpful. I’m always energetic. I often play basketball as soon as I’m free. I like traveling and getting online. In the past three years, I’ve studied hard and got good grades. English is my favorite subject. After class, I often play football with my friends. In daily life, we help each other. One day, I had a fall and hurt my leg. My classmates took turns to carry me upstairs and downstairs. Thanks to them, I didn’t fall behind. My middle school life will end soon. In the future I want to travel around the world. I also want to help others through my effort.第1页共1页。
江苏省苏州市2018年中考英语试题含答案
江苏省苏州市2018年中考英语试题含答案1.Scared by the loud noise。
the rabbits ran off in all ns.2."I'm going to miss you。
dear." "I XXX."3.Nobody knows the date for sure for the robot show that will be held in July.4.He was XXX keep fit.5."Excuse me。
can you tell me the way to the XXX?" "Walk straight on until you see a white building。
It's right there."6.The boy has been missing for five days and his XXX.7."What do you think of Jason?" "He has impressed me with his good sense of humour."8.She may be slow。
but at least XXX.9."Sorry。
I have XXX's names."10."How long does it take you to get to school by bike?" "About fifteen minutes."11."Little Jenny looks unhappy today." "Don't worry。
A boxof chocolates will cheer her up."12."Why are you so late today?" "Three buses went by without ping while I was waiting at the bus。
江苏省南京市2024年中考英语试题(Word版-含解析)
南京市2024年初中毕业生学业考试英语留意事项：1．本试卷共8页。
全卷满分90分。
考试时间为90分钟。
试题包含选择题和非选择题。
考生答题全部答在答题卡上，答在本试卷上无效。
2．请仔细核对监考老师在答题卡上所粘贴条形码的姓名、考试证号是否与本人相符合，再将自己的姓名、考试证号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡及本试卷上。
3．答选择题必需用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
答非选择题必需用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡的指定位置，在其他位置答题一律无效。
选择题(共40分)一、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请仔细阅读下列各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. ---Look at the text in the notice. What does it say?---The students who do not sign up before Friday lunchtime_____.A. will have to work at lunchtime next FridayB. will have to work in the afternoon next weekC. won't be able to do afternoon activities next FridayD. won’t be able to choose their afternoon activities next week答案：D解析：句意：看公告文本，上面说什么？---周五午饭前不报名的学生（将）▲。
依据公告内容“假如不报名，我们将会为你选择活动”即不能在下周自行选择活动内容，故选D。
考点：句意理解辨析，同义句转化2. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon _______20 July 1969.A. inB. onC. atD. for答案：B解析：句意：Neil Armstrong（尼尔·阿姆斯特朗）是第一个于1969年7月20日在月球上行走的人。
【2013年】江苏省淮安市中考英语试题及答案(Word版)
2013 江苏淮安中考英语试题第Ⅰ卷(选择题共55分)一、单项选择题(共15分)【2013江苏淮安】1. Every day, Cathy eats ________ apple to keep fit.A. aB. anC. theD. /【答案】B【2013江苏淮安】2. After Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize, more people began to read ________ books.A. heB. himC. hisD. himself【答案】C【2013江苏淮安】3. Susan lives on the ________ floor and we are neighbours.A. fourB. fourthC. fourteenD. forty【答案】B【2013江苏淮安】4.—Let's go on a picnic this weekend, OK?—That ________.A. greatB. wellC. hardlyD. terribly【答案】A【2013江苏淮安】5. My uncle doesn't like fast food, so he ________ eats it.A. alwaysB. oftenC. sometimesD. seldom【答案】D【2013江苏淮安】6. Of all the subjects, English is ________ for me.A. interestingB. more interestingC. the most interestingD. much more interesting【答案】C【2013江苏淮安】7.—Will you go to the cinema with me tomorrow?—Sorry, I ________ skating with Tom.A. goB. wentC. have goneD. will go【答案】D【2013江苏淮安】8. Many people do not realize the importance of health they have fallen.A. untilB. whileC. whenD. after【答案】A【2013江苏淮安】9.—Can I park my car in front of the building?—No, you ________.A. won'tB. can'tC. needn'tD. couldn't【答案】B【2013江苏淮安】10. When H7N9 bird flu first appeared, people didn't know ________ doctors could cure it.A. ifB. thatC. whatD. why【答案】A【2013江苏淮安】11. —________ do you usually go to school, Simon?—By bike.A. WhenB. HowC. WhatD. Where【答案】B【2013江苏淮安】12. At times, parents find it difficult ________ with their teenage children.A. talkB. talkedC. talkingD. to talk【答案】D【2013江苏淮安】13. It's getting dark. Please ________ the light.A. turn onB. turn offC. turn downD. turn around【答案】A【2013江苏淮安】14. One of the popu lar expressions in 2012 ________“Positive energy”.A. isB. areC. wasD. were【答案】C【2013江苏淮安】15.—What brought joy to Linda just now?—________. ?A. Received a giftB. She received a giftC. Receiving a giftD. Because she received a gift【答案】C二、【2013江苏淮安】完形填空(每小题1分, 共15分)阅读下面短文内容, 掌握其大意, 然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
2013年英语专四考试真题及答案解析
2013年4月20日英语专业四级TEM4真题及答案(含部分解析)TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.页脚内容1Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. Accordi ng to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could be _______.A. presentsB. fruitsC. sauceD. meat.2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPT _______.A. roast turkeyB. sweet potatoesC. meatD. carrots.3. Why did Helen come to Rob?s house?A. She wanted to talk to Rob.B. She had come to help Rob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learna new language. D. She was interested in social activities.5. We learn from the conversation that the club _______.页脚内容2A. mainly organizes language activitiesB. accepts members from local studentsC. has been set up for a long timeD. is increasing its membership6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on _______.A. WednesdayB. TuesdayC. MondayD. Friday7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to call him again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewing skills.9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPT _______.A. prospectiveB. usefulC. importantD. tiring页脚内容310. We learn from the conversation that the woman _______.A. works better at job fairsB. prefers honest peopleC. often works on her ownD. is experienced in her work.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. According to today's weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountains.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D. Northwestern Europe.13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?页脚内容4A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15. The speaker questions about everybody?s access to technological advances. The main reason is _______.A. illiteracyB. povertyC. food shortageD. ignorance16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT _______.A. giving everyone a radio or TVB. starting to carry out the scheme in ten yearsC. offering internet service to more peopleD. providing more job opportunities17. What could be the topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and the developing world.页脚内容5C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. People in Latin America wear something _______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19. Which of the following New Year?s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one's own New Year?s tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.页脚内容6Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about _______ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.页脚内容7C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPT _______.A. alcohol abuseB. smokingC. depressionD. schizophrenia26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.页脚内容828. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they _______.A. had only covered cargo plane pilotsB. had failed to cover all the pilotsC. would be put into effect in two yearsD. would be too costly if implementedQuestions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.页脚内容9PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: Without it, it (31)____ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32)____ the workers in government offices who (33)____ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves; nor the ministers and members of parliament(国会) who govern the country for us. (34)____ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35)____ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36)____ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37)____ taxation should be arranged. Should each person have to pay a certain amount of money to the government each year? Or should there be tax on things that people buy and sell? If the first kind of taxation is used, should everyone pay the same tax, whether he is rich or poor? If the second kind of tax is preferred, should everything be taxed equally? In most countries, a direct tax on (38)____, which is called income tax, (39)____. It is arranged in such a (40)____ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41)____ as the taxpayer?s income grows. In England, for example, the tax on the richest people (42)____ as high as ninety-five percent! (43)____ countries with direct taxation nearly (44)____ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties”. Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)____ really have to pay the duties, in the (46)____ of higher prices. In some countries, (47)____, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48)____, but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)____ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is got but the tax is (50)____, as the rich pay it.页脚内容1031. A. can B. may C. could D. would32. A. nor B. neither C. never D. not33. A. look into B. look over C. look after D. look through34. A. In accordance to B. By means of C. With reference to D. On account of35. A. as well as B. as good as C. as such as D. as much as36. A. if B. when C. though D. as37. A. when B. how C. why D. which38. A. persons B. sectors C. communities D. classes39. A. remains B. stays C. exists D. happens40. A. form B. way C. measure D. method41. A. quicker B. speedier C. more D. larger42. A. grows up B. increases up C. goes up D. lifts up43. A. But B. Consequently C. Similarly D. And44. A. periodically B. almost C. often D. always45. A. which B. who C. what D. whom46. A. manner B. form C. means D. why47. A. either B. also C. too D. often页脚内容1148. A. lent B. saved C. borrowed D. collected49. A. alike B. like C. as D. for50. A. heavier B. fairer C. finer D. betterPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.51. Facing the board of directors, he didn't deny ______ breaking the agreement.A. himB. itC. hisD. its52. Xinchun returned from abroad a different man. The italicized part functions as a(n) ______.A. appositive(同位语)B. objectC. adverbialD. complement.53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)A. NonsmokerB. DeadlineC. MeannessD. Misfit54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o?clock?页脚内容12B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT ______.A. moreB. enoughC. manyD. such56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A. She opened the door and quietly went in.B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C. Think it over again and you'll get an answer.D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don?t like this.57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)A. MuchB. NeitherC. OneD. Quarter58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT ______.A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B. The President is coming to the UN next week,C. The school pupils will be home by now.D. He is going to email me the necessary information.页脚内容1359. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?A. Politics are the art or science of government.B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship?A. The arrival of the touristsB. The law of NewtonC. The occupation of the islandD. The plays of Oscar Wilde61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?A. He is not the man to draw back.B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.C. Larry has a large family to support.D. There is really nothing to fear.62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?A. Let me drive you home, shall I?B. You will mind your own business.C. Come and have dinner with us.D. I wish you could stay behind.63. If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.页脚内容14A. were to rainB. was to rainC. was rainingD. had rained64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?A. Mary and her son must be home by now.B. Careless reading must give poor results.C. It's getting late, and I must leave now.D. He must be working late at the office.65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT ______.A. remainB. turnC. writeD. knock66. ______ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A. AdheringB. AdoptingC. AdjustingD. Acquainting67. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means ______.A. dullB. boringC. longD. hard68. At last night's party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me. The underlined part means ______.A. I was unable to doB. I couldn't understandC. I was unable to stopD. I couldn't tolerate页脚内容1569. The couple ______ their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A. did forB. did inC. did withD. did up70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ______ for herself.A. creditB. attentionC. focusD. award71. The child nodded, apparently content with his mother's promise. The underlined part means ______.A. as far as one has learntB. as far as one is concernedC. as far as one can seeD. as far as one is told72. The ______ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A. issueB. argumentC. pointD. sentence73. Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part means ______.A. limitedB. unnecessaryC. overdueD. much74. The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. The underlined part means ______.A. if an accident happensB. if an accident can be prevented页脚内容16C. before an accidentD. during an accident75. Traditionally, local midwives would ______ all the babies in the area.A. handleB. produceC. deliverD. help76. No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means ______.A. propositionB. advertisementC. buildingD. string77. The court would not accept his appeal unless ______ evidence is provided.A. conclusiveB. definiteC. eventualD. concluding78. As soon as he opened the door, a ______ of cold air swept through the house.A. flowB. movementC. rushD. blast79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ______ from it.A. preventedB. refrainedC. limitedD. restricted80. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means ______.页脚内容17A. brightlyB. light-heartedlyC. cheerfullyD. lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.TEXT ASaying “thank you” is probably the first thing most of us learn to do in a foreign language. After all, we're brought up to be polite, and it is important to make a good impression upon other people — especially across national divides. The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but none can replace the role of a great speech. The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something. Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time. Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in 5 December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action. Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle. A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic 流行病was announced, the idea of “swine flu”猪流感scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions. Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays页脚内容18tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music. It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives. If you?re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk 鼓舞士气的讲话before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance. On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh. Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because _____.A. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C. it plays important roles in human communication.D. it is of great use in everyday-life context.82. Which of the following statements is IN CORRECT about the role of public speaking?A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.页脚内容19C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers' speeches.D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83.Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT _____.A. to convince people in a debate.B. to inform people at a presentation.C. to advise people at work.D. to entertain people at a wedding.84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on “great speaking ability”?A. It comes from observing rules.B. It can be perfected with easy effort.C. It can be acquired from birth.D. It comes from learning and practice.85. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Public speaking in international forums.B. The many uses of public speaking.C. Public speaking in daily life context.D. The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things, says Skull candy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone. “I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. Then I'm in a chairlift 索道, I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing.页脚内容20As 1 take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, “It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone.” Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced外包manufacturing overseas. Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks - anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. “Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort,” he explains. “Those were the only guys I knew!” Alden didn't want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife, “Can I put a m ortgage 抵押贷款on the house? She said, ?What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again.? I definitely married the right woman!” For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers. “Factories won't ship your product till they get paid,” he says. “But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first.” Gradually, non-snowboarders began to notice the colorful headphones. In 2006, the company started selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores. “We knew that nine out often people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anything we didn't sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. It'd kill us to take back all the products.” Alden's fears faded as Skullcandy became the No. 1 headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year . His key insight was that headphones weren't gadgets; they were a fashion accessory. “In the beginning,” he says, “that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you're just like everyone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible.” Today, Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees, the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86. Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he _____.A. was no longer in snowboarding businessB. had no other business opportunities页脚内容21C. was very fond of modern musicD. saw an inconvenience among mobile users87. The new headphone was originally designed for _____.A. snowboardersB. motorcyclistsC. mountain hikersD. marathon runners88. Did Alden solve the money problem?A. He sold his house and his cars.B. Factories could ship products before being paid.C. He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D. He borrowed money from his wife's family.89. What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?A. He spent more money on product advertising.B. He promised to buy back products not sold.C. He agreed to sell products at a discount.D. He improved the colour design of the product.90. Alden sees headphones as _____.A. a sign of self-confidenceB. a symbol of statusC. part of fashionD. a kind of deviceTEXT C“I'm a little worried about my future,” said Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate. He should be so lucky. All he had to worry about was whether to have an affair with Mrs Robinson. In the sixties, that was the sum total of页脚内容22post-graduation anxiety syndrome. I was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called. “Sit down,” she said. I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, “It can't be that bad.” But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of retirement saving in a “safe” fund with a brilliant financial guru 金融大亨.When I put down the phone, my savings were gone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing. Since Bernie Madoff?s arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I've read many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on. I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before “the Call”, but I did not. On New Year's Eve, three weeks after we lost our savings, six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj's house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, “If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up w hat you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?” My husband was still in financial shock. He said, “I just want the money back.” I wasn't certain where I stood. I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open. I?d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost: always focused on the bite that was yet to come, not the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn't satisfy me, because I wasn't really taking it in, wasn't absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay attention. Still, I couldn't honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down. But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, and they didn't think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them. My friend Michael said, “I?d started to get complacent. It?s as if the muscles of my heart started to atroph y 萎缩. Now they?re awake, alive—and I don?t want to go back.” These weren't just empty words. Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone?s garage apartment in three weeks. Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren't sure where or how they were going to live.91. What did the author learn from Taj's call?页脚内容23。
2023年江苏省苏州市中考英语试卷(附答案详解)
2023年江苏省苏州市中考英语试卷一、完形填空（本大题共10小题，共10.0分）When I was eleven years old，my life changed forever when I got a serious disease.My life was （1）______ with operations and treatments.I felt stressed because I was really uncertain （2）______ everything that was happening.One day，I was receiving my thirteenth operation in the hospital.Being away from my friends and school was causing me almost as much（3）______ as the operation itself.During that hospital stay，I received a card from a volunteer.That simple （4）______ meant much to me and gave me hope again during my time of need.I'll never （5）______ the way I felt after that small act of kindness.I started creating an organization called Cards for Hospitalized （住院的）Kids.The charity began with a simple dream of giving （6）______ ，joy and magic to those kids.It later（7）______ a national organization that sent cards to over 5000 sick kids at more than 50 hospitals across the country.It is hard to believe that an act as simple as a card can do so much good，（8）______ it does.Seeing a picture of a child（9）______ one of our cards with a huge smile makes us keep this wonderful charity alive.（10）______ might provide medicine for these sick kids，but we provide that little bit of hope and magic that'll go a long way.1. A. lighted B. matched C. filled D. painted2. A. about B. with C. over D. towards3. A. fun B. pain C. value D. danger4. A. act B. job C. game D. lesson5. A. mind B. lead C. forget D. risk6. A. hope B. fear C. shock D. pressure7. A. looked up B. gave up C. broke into D. turned into8. A. nor B. but C. for D. or9. A. selling B. printing C. holding D. cleaning10. A. Teachers B. Friends C. Patients D. Doctors二、补全对话-填空（本大题共1小题，共5.0分）11. I once gave a lesson to a group of primary school students for a TV program.I suggested that we create small gardens.First，I asked the students to look for their favorite place in the school. （1）______ Then I had each of them describe their experiences of nature in a small garden.In a box of about one and a half by two feet，they were free to organize-soil，stones，leaves and grass.Even as an active garden designer，I was impressed with their imagination. （2）______ One child created "water" that flowed into a "lake"；another child put grass in a way to represent "wind"；and yet another child tried hard to create shade...（3）______ That was why they took great interest when they created their small gardens.They spent a wonderful time together with nature. （4）______ If you notice a stone lying on the ground，pick it up and hold it.When you see beautiful flowers by the side of the road，stop and enjoy the pleasant smell.Then，inside your mind，create a small garden of your own. （5）______(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)三、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）ATop AnswersScience 25%Math 18%History/social studies 17%English 14%Other （includes music，art，etc.）26%What your favorite subject says about you Science：You are highly curious.You try to understand things by studying them carefully.You wisely connect ideas or reasons. Art：You are always looking for the bright side，even in the darkest situations，and often see the bigger picture.History：You seem to remember everything.You are wise，humorous and hardworking. Math：You're well organized，seldom late and very strict.You can tell what things will be like.English：You are creative and open-minded.You love to explore in your own mind.12. What percent of people in this survey like Science？______A. 17%.B. 18%.C. 25%.D. 26%13. What do Kristin Singer and Richard Goldman have in common？______A. They both liked History.B. They did well in social studies.C. They both enjoyed travelling.D. They showed interest in Math.14. What does Tammy Bond's favorite subject say about her？______A. She is highly curious and studies things carefully.B. She is shy and quiet and finds beauty through art.C. She is strict and can tell what things will be like.D. She is creative and loves to explore in her mind.BConfucianism （儒家思想）has been followed by Chinese people formore than two thousand years.To help people understand how to behave towards others，Confucianism teaches the Five Constants （五常）.These are ren，yi，li，zhi and xin.They are general virtues （美德）around the world.The most important two are ren and li.Ren is the feeling of care and love we should have for others.Confucius explained ren could best be understood as loving others.He is famous for teaching people " What you do not want done to yourself，do not do to others".It is quite similar to what is known in the West as the Golden Rule （treat others as you wish to be treated）.While the meaning of ren is easy to understand，li is a little harder to express.It can be thought of as duty or even respect.Generally，li is the way we should connect with people in our everyday life.In Confucian writings，discussions about li include the proper way to drink tea and how to remember ancestors （祖先）.While ren is mostly about our opinions and feelings，li is about how we express our opinions and feelings towards others and towards the world around us.Perhaps the most well-known Confucian virtue is xiao.This is the duty children have to their parents.Xiao means loving，respecting，obeying and taking care of one's parents in their old age.In Confucianism，xiao is important for a harmonious （和谐的）society：Without it，the whole world would fall into a mess.15. Which are the most important of the Five Constants？______A. Ren and yi.B. Ren and li.C. Li and xin.D. Yi and zhi.16. What is the best Chinese for the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3______A. 博学于文，约之以礼。
2023年江苏中考英语试题及参考答案(word解析版)
2023年江苏中考英语试题及参考答案(word解析版)2023年江苏中考英语试题及参考答案（Word解析版）一、听力部分第一部分听对话回答问题1. A. 3 km. B. 5 km. C. 8 km.2. A. In a store. B. At a hospital. C. On a bus.3. A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A librarian.4. A. At 4:15. B. At 4:30. C. At 4:45.5. A. Basketball. B. Tennis. C. Volleyball.第二部分听对话或独白回答问题6. A. A hat. B. A coat. C. A scarf.7. A. Shopping. B. Watching fish. C. Tasting food.8. A. A scientist. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.9. A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a library.10. A. Her sister. B. Her neighbor. C. Her cousin.第三部分听短文回答问题11. A. In a museum. B. In a bookstore. C. In a park.12. A. They are very big. B. They are hard to find. C. They are easy to catch.13. A. In the water. B. On a tree. C. Under the ground.14. A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.15. A. He wrote books. B. He painted pictures. C. He played music.二、阅读理解A. 使用电子设备16. What is the topic of this passage?A. The disadvantages of using electronic devices.B. The advantages of reading printed books.C. The benefits of using electronic devices for reading.17. According to the passage, how do electronic devices help students?A. They can help them save money.B. They can help them improve their reading ability.C. They can provide access to a wider range of reading material.18. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential risk of using electronic devices?A. Eye strain.B. Negative effects on health.C. Damage to the device.19. What does the author think about the use of electronic devices for reading?A. It is a trend that is likely to continue.B. It should be avoided as much as possible.C. It is not as good as reading printed books.20. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To explain how electronic devices work.B. To persuade readers to stop using electronic devices.C. To discuss the pros and cons of using electronic devices for reading.B. 一个意外的发现21. What was the main purpose of Michael Faraday's experiment?A. To demonstrate the effects of electricity.B. To find a new source of energy.C. To improve the design of batteries.22. What is the profession of Michael Faraday?A. He is an engineer.B. He is a chemist.C. He is a physicist.23. What is the importance of Faraday's discovery?A. It laid the foundation for the development of modern electronics.B. It led to the creation of a new form of energy.C. It inspired the invention of the battery.24. What is the meaning of the phrase "the rest is history" in the passage?A. The details are unimportant.C. The results were surprising.25. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The life of Michael Faraday.B. The history of batteries.C. The story of an important scientific discovery.三、书面表达Recently, our school organized a speech contest on the topic of "My Dream". Students from all grades participated and delivered their speeches with passion. After careful evaluation, the following three students were awarded the top prizes.Congratulations to the prize winners and thank you to all the participants for their contribution to the contest. We hope that everyone will continue to pursue their dreams with determination and passion.以上是本次演讲比赛的获奖名单和相关信息，希望同学们能够从中汲取到更多的灵感和勇气，努力成为自己心中所期望的那个自己。
2023年江苏省苏州市姑苏区中考英语一模试卷(含答案)
2023年江苏省苏州市姑苏区中考英语一模试卷On Monday morning，a teacher named Celine cheerfully asked her students what their weekends were like.A boy said that he had spent a （1）______ weekend—he had his teeth （2）______ out and they still hurt."Why do you always seem to be so happy？"he asked.Hearing the question，Celine answered with a smile，"Every morning，you have a （3）______ about how you will treat your whole day.I choose to be cheerful.""And today is my （4）______ day."she added."（5）______ ？"the whole class were curious."This morning，I （6）______ a public e-bike and rode to school as usual.Suddenly，the e-bike didn't work，so I had to go another kilometer down the road.""The e-bike is broken and it's your lucky day？"The students were （7）______ . "What do you mean，Celine？"one girl asked."It broke （8）______ a quarter before class，so I left it a proper place and walked across the road.You know，it's spring now.The beautiful flowers，green trees and sweet bird songs were greeting chance to enjoy them.It （9）______ me ten minutes to arrive and I was still able to teach my class on time."The students'eyes opened wide，and then they smiled.Celine smiled back.In some way，her story touched them.She was happy and satisfied that they had a perfect chance to （10）______ luck in a new way.1. A. busy B. satisfying C. terrible D. meaningful2. A. pulled B. pushed C. washed D. cleaned3. A. dream B. look C. choice D. decision4. A. sad B. lucky C. amazing D. unlucky5. A. Who B. Why C. When D. How6. A. made B. bought C. lent D. unlocked7. A. surprised B. bored C. patient D. nervous8. A. through B. down C. up D. out9. A. paid B. spent C. cost D. took10. A. think B. feel C. consider D. wishBContentsIntroduction (1)Chinese Calendar (3)Emperors (8)Grea t Inventions (15)Art (19)Great Wall (24)Paper Money (31)Society (42)Trade (60)Yongle, third emperor of China's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), stayed in power for 22 years. He moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing and had the Forbidden City（紫禁城）built there. It is listed by UNESCO（联合国教科文组织）as the largest collectionof ancient wooden structures in the world and attracts millions of tourists each year from home and abroad.11. What's the purpose of this bookA. To be used as a history textbook.B. To tell about the Yongle Emperor.C. To teach English to Chinese students.D. To help foreigners learn about China.12. Where can you find the page on the rightA. Between Pages 1-2.B. Between Pages 3-7.C. Between Pages 8-14.D. Between Pages 15-18.13. Which of the following is TRUEA. The Ming Dynasty had 3 emperors in all.B. Yongle became emperor at the age of 22.C. Nanjing was the capital of Ming Dynasty before Yongle.D. Yongle built the Forbidden City for tourists to visit.PRUDHOE BAY，AKMany people dream of going on a great travel adventure.Most of us keep dreaming，others________.Gregg Bleakney's dream was to travel the Americas from top to bottom.He got the idea after he finished a 1，60-kilometer bike ride.Gregg's friend，Brooks Allen，was also a cyclist.The two friends talked and decided their goal （目标）：they would travel from Alaska to Argentina--by bike.To pay for the journey，Gregg and Brooks worked and saved money for years.Once they were on road，they often camped outdoors or stayed in rest houses.In many places along their journey，local people opened their homes to the two friends and gave them food.During their trip，Gregg and Brooks cycled through desert，rainforest，and mountains.Two years，twelve countries，and over 30，500 km later - Gregg finally reached Ushuaia，Argentina，at the tip of South America. （Near Guatemala，Brooks had to return to the U.S.and Gregg continued without him.）Gregg and Brooks kept a record of their adventures in an online blog.The trip taught both men a lot about travelling.Here is some of Gregg s advice：Travel light.The fewer things you have，the less you'll worry about.Be flexible.Don't plan everything，then you'll be more relaxed and happy.Be polite.As one traveler told Gregg，"Always remember that nobody wants to fight，cheat，or rob a nice guy."14. From which country did Gregg and Brooks start their trip？______A. Argentina.B. USA.C. Guatemala.D. Ushuaia.15. Which of the following is the most suitable for ______ ？A. give up easilyB. make it happenC. find it quite difficultD. think it a great idea16. What does Gregg mean by"Be flexible"？______A. Be ready for any possible change.B. Be ready for any possible danger.C. Choose a cheap way to travel.D. Choose a green way to travel.17. What can you learn about Gregg and Brooks's trip？______A. They both cycled from Alaska to Argentina.B. They bad to go back to the U.S.near Guatemala.C. They travelled more than 1，600 kilometers by bike.D. They saved money for the trip for quite a long time.DIf you feel sad or upset, remember not to watch a happy movie. A sad movie may be more suitable for you.Some scientists at Ohio State University, the U. S., have found that sad movies can make people happier. They published their study in a magazine called Communication Research.Scientists asked 361 college students to watch a sad movie called Atonement. The movie tells a story of two lovers who were separated. They died during World War II at the end of the movie. The 361 college students answered questions from the scientists before, after and three times during the movie to find out their different feelings, including sadness.According to the result of the survey, scientists found out that people felt better after watching the sad movie. Scientists believed this was because the movie made them think about their own lives and pared to those of the unlucky lovers in the movie, their lives were full of hope."I want to live my life to the fullest, and this movie has made me think a lot," one student wrote.Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick, the leader of the study, explained that bad moods （情绪）would make people more thoughtful. "Good moods are generally a sign that everything is fine. You don't have to worry, and you don't have to think about problems in your life," she said. "But bad emotions, like sadness, make you feel terrible about your situation. Therefore, seeing a sad movie may make you feel bad, but that will cause you to think more about your own close relationships and value them more."18. The scientists asked the college students to watch Atonement ______.A. to help them make more friendsB. to make them feel better about themselvesC. to find out how they felt after watching itD. to encourage them to share their feelings19. How many times did the students answer questions from the scientistsA. Six times.B. Five times.C. Four times.D. Three times.20. What does the underlined word "those" in paragraph 4 refer toA. Stories.B. Feelings.C. Friends.D. Lives.21. What is the best title for this passageA. Feeling Sad？Watch a Sad Movie.B. Feeling Lonely？Find True Love.C. Feeling Bad？See a Happy Film.D. Feeling Down？Think about Others.EIt was last January，when I'd just finished a charity activity and was on the train back home，that I put down my phone and started writing thank-you notes to people who had helped.When I got off the train，I felt amazingly good.The next day，I wrote more thank-yous and felt good again.I suddenly had the idea：Why not keep on doing this for every day of the year？To keep on task，I decided to pick out a different theme for each month.January was charity.February would be neighbors.And I thought of a number of names right away：the owner of our local bookstore，who let me and my little son in before the store opened；our babysitter，who took good care of our kids；…While writing the notes，I realized how often I had spent my time on the phone appreciating（欣赏）other people's lives.Writing thank-you notes allowed me to do something different，paying more attention to my own life.In the following months，I wrote to my friends，doctors，teachers and parenting role models.In July，my "food" month，I wrote to Julie，who used to cook at my favorite restaurant.It went like this：Dear Julie，Thank you for hosting and cooking beautiful and thoughtful food.Jake and I never forget when you sent out biscuits shaped into the number VI for our sixth anniversary（周年纪念日）.We talk about it every year.Thank you.We miss you.Love，GinaI was happy to receive a note back from her.Julie replied，"I don't think I've ever received such a touching letter before.I'm undergoing a hard life change right now，and this helps."On December 31，I wrote my last card to Jake，my husband，and our two kids.And I took a picture of us，so I could remember the feeling welling up insideme.Thankfulness.22. What does the underlined word "undergoing" mean？______A. Go down.B. Go through.C. Go against.D. Go beyond.23. How did Julie most probably feel after reading the note from Gina？______A. Shy and surprised.B. Pleased and relaxed.C. Nervous and excited.D. Moved and encouraged.24. What might be the theme of the December notes？______A. Family.B. Photos.C. Holidays.D. Community.25. What did Gina get by doing her task according to the passage？______A. Many thanks from her neighbors.B. More time to appreciate her own life.C. More help from people around her.D. Happy moments to be with her friends.26. People need to develop different skills in order to live better in thisfast-developing world.Some，like ICT（信息通讯技术）skills and knowledge of the digital world，are well taught in schools.But some other basic skills are not paid much attention to.These skills are also important because employers（雇主）may ask youquestions about them in interviews.（1）______ .ImaginationIn the age of technology that we are living in now，it is no longer enough to keep on making the same products.（2）______ They may ask you to think of an object you use every day.Can you use it in new ways or can you think of three improvements？Problem solvingEmployers need workers with abilities to see problems before they happen.More importantly，they should come up with creative solutions（解决办法）.Imagine you are organizing a social event.（3）______ Can you think of the best ways to solve them？Communication skillsWorkers will have to be good communicators.They will have to be able to discuss key problems with other workers.（4）______ After all，people need to communicate with each other in quite different ways in the new world.Critical analysis （批判性分析）（5）______ Imagine you are asked to use the Internet to find out some information about a famous person.Can you check the information by searching different websites？Decision makingWorkers need to have a growing amount of responsibility（责任）.It is important to make decisions on what to do and not to do in different situations.A.Everything must be well prepared in the event.B.Think of some problems that you could probably face.C.It's important to know how to get on with famous people.D.Also，they need to write in a clear way without too many words.E.Workers should be able to tell if some information is true or false.F.So it's a good idea to think about how good you are in these skills.G.Employers need people who can come up with new ways and new ideas.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)27. People who do different jobs have ______ （测试）how ChatGPT would help with their work.28. Do you know why Qatar hosted the 2022 World Cup in ______ （十一月）？29. President Xi's visit to Russia is a trip of friendship and ______ （和平）.30. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic，people are increasingly ______ （知道）of the fact that no country could completely separate itself from others today.31. Planting trees is an ______ （容易）and more rewarding way to go green.32. Kindness doesn't c ______ a thing，yet it's the richest gift you can give.33. We will find out w ______ it turns out to be a good idea or not.34. I like the famous saying by Fan Zhongyan：To be the first in the country to worry about the events of the state and the last in the country to enjoy o ______ .35.suit，develop，feel，in good condition，since，thenGardens are regarded as the treasure of Chinese ancient architecture（建筑）and Suzhou gardens are the most famous among them.Now，over 60 gardens are kept（1）______ ，of which more than 10 are open to public.The gardens first appeared in the Spring and Autumn Periods，and（2）______ in the Song and Yuan dynasties.By the late Qing dynasty，Suzhou had got as many as over 170 gardens.（3）______ ，Suzhou has been known as the"The City of Gardens".Suzhou gardens show us the lifestyle and social customs of ancient Chinese people in the south of the Yangtze River.They have special characteristics，which are（4）______ for living and worth visiting.Walking in the gardens，you will have a（5）______ of travelling through time and space，as if you were walking in a Chinese landscape painting.36. We always feel that there are a lot of regrets in our lives.Many times，you have worked hard，but you still haven't got the results you want.Since then，it seems that you are already（1）______ （worry）about it before you start doing anything，feeling that you will not be able to do it well.（2）______ ，how do you know it won't work if you don't try it？In fact，we can all do amazing things.It's just a matter of time，just like different kinds （3）______ flowers.Although they have different blooming （开花）periods，they still show brightly in their own seasons.We should all learn to encourage（4）______ （we）.No one is born（5）______ stupid child，and some only work hard and smart.Let's not be（6）______ （hit）by the failure，you are also very handsome when you stand up again.Learn to work hard to do everything well.Don't kill what you want to do at the beginning.Please be brave to do it.The（7）______ （bad）result is failure and that doesn't prevent you from（8）______ （start）all over again.Don't spend too much time on hard thinking because only（9）______ （act）leads you to success.As long as you work hard，you will succeed（10）______ （final）.At least you have really worked hard.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)37. "Du Fu，China's Greatest Poet" is a documentary made recently by the BBC.In order to shoot this documentary，producer Wood went to many places in China，such as Gongyi，the birthplace of Du Fu；Chang'an，the capital of the Tang dynasty（now Xi'an）；and the Du Fu Thatched Cottage in Chengdu.At the same time，Wood learned many stories about this poet through communication with local people along the way.Most of his poems show the pains of the people in war and hunger.American sinologist（汉学家）Stephen Owen believes that Du Fu's poems not only describe his life experience，but also become a part of Chinese culture.He believes that Du Fu is the China's Shakespeare in his and many Chinese minds.Owen spent eight years translating 1400 poems by Du Fu into English.(1) How long did it take Owen to translate Du Fu's poems into English？______(2) How did Wood make the documentary？______(3) Apart from（除了）Du Fu，which Chinese poet do you like best？Why？______ ______38. 在我们成长的过程中，总离不开一些人、一些事，比如父母、老师、学习、爱好等。