泰州市中考英语模拟试题含答案(2)
【 B 】
“Can I borrow the car, Dad?”
“Not until you finish mowing(除) the lawn.”
“But I have to go to work!”
Sounds familiar? It would to an American teenager----- a job, a car, spending money, walking the dog and mowing the lawn. This isn’t just the boring life of middle age but, in fact, this is the life of many American teenagers.
In the US, it is common for kids as young as 14 to hold part-time jobs. They might save up their money to buy a car and, at 16, actually drive it. But this kind of independence(独立) isn’t always fun. US kids need to take care of themselves and their younger brothers and sisters so that they are ready to live alone.
The average age of a high school graduate in the US is 17. Traditionally, a US student graduates in June and moves out of his or her parents’ house by September. Of course, one must be ready for this. With a relatively small amount of homework, US high school students have more time for working and learning adult responsibilities(责任).
Is it better to live this way? It’s good to cook for oneself and do laundr y, but US students don’t study enough. While American kids are working, Chinese and Indian students are studying.
The truth is, whatever you do now, you will never feel ready to be an adult.
36. What does the conversation at the beginning of the passage suggest?
A. American teenagers need to do housework at home.
B. American teenagers won’t drive cars unless they finish their housework.
C. American teenagers must make money to support their families.
D.American teenagers wouldn’t do housework if they have part-time jobs.
37. What age do US kids usually start to have part-time jobs?
A. At the age of 13 B. At the age of 14
C. At the age of 16 D. At the age of 17
38. What do US high school students traditionally do after graduating in June?
A. Try to buy their own cars B. Move out of their parents’ house
C. Go to find a full-time job D. Find a part-time job
39. What does the writer want to tell through the story?
A. It’s better for kids to be independent from an early age.
B. American kids love having part-time jobs.
C. American kids have enough time to study.
D. It’s not all good for American kids to be independent early.
40. Which can be the best title for the article?
A. American kids’ lives. B. Part-time jobs and full-time jobs
C. The independence of American kids D. American kids’ part-time jobs
【 C 】
British people have always been good at saying “I’m sorry”. They used to be so good at it that they would apologize(道歉)for things that weren’t even their fault.
However, the British seem to be losing touch with their art. According to a new book by British writer Max Davidson, instead of saying “I’m sorry” when they do something wrong, British people prefer to choose their words carefully.
In this book, Sorry... The Hardest Word and How to use it, Davidson writes about a number of recent apologies. One example is of British television host Jeremy Clarkson. He described Gordon Brown, the UK prime minister(首相), as “a one-eyed Scottish idiot(笨蛋)”. (Brown is blind in his left eye)
Clarkson was forced to apologize. He said: “In the heat of the moment, I made a remark(评论)about the prime minister. Now I apologize of reflection.” Davidson says the apology was just “going through the motions(做表面文章)”.
Clarkson is not the only one. The best example may come from the UK MP(议员)Tessa Jowell. She said publicly: “If you feel our government falls short of what you expect, then I say sorry for that.”
Jowell said “sorry”. But she is actually saying it’s not the government’s fault but the voters’ fault for expecting too much from the government.
Perhaps those people with influence feel they may lose too much by apologizing. But as a teenager, would you really want to lose a close friend, just because you couldn’t say something as simple as, “I’m sorry”? That would be hard to forgive.
41. Who was the improper description “a one-eyed Scottish idiot” used to describe?
A. Max Davidson B. Jeremy Clarkson C. Gordon Brown D. Tessa Jowell
42. What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph mean?
A. The British are still good at apologizing.
B. The British like to say sorry for everything they have done.
C. The British say “I’m sorry” in a different way now.
D. The British lose too much by saying “sorry”.
43. Who wrote the book called Sorry...The Hardest Word and How to Use it?
A. Max Davidson B.Jeremy Clarkson C. Gordon Brown D. Tessa Jowell
44. How was Clarkson’s apology according to the story?
A. Sincere B. Friendly C. Rude D. Untrue
45. What does the story mainly tell us?
A. British people used to be polite and kind.
B. British people like to go through the motions.
C. British people choose their words carefully to apologize now.
D. British people are expecting too much from the government.
第II卷 非选择题(共60分)
四、词汇运用 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
A) 根据句意及汉语提示，写出各单词的正确形式。
46. There used to be two _________(鞋)factories here. But now they have moved out.
47. Mr Wu taught us English last ________(学期).
48. We all felt blue because he was (反对)our plan.
49. Air _________(污染)is one of the most awful problems in China now.
50. UNICEF helps build a better world for everyone, ________(特别)children around the world.
B) 根据句意，用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
51. He looks so young. He doesn’t appear to be in his _________(fifty).
52. –What did she say just now?
--She said she ______________(regret) not buying the silk blouse.
53. All the passengers are not allowed __________(go) through Gate 3.
54. He is even __________(care) than last time. So he makes fewer mistakes.
55. --- Who ________(tidy) the classroom? It’s so clean. ---I’m not sure. Go and ask Jim.
五、阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
One of my patients, a successful businessman, tells me that before he fell ill he wasn’t happy. Happiness was “having the cookie”. Only if you had the cookie could things be good.xk|b|1
Unluckily, the cookie kept changing. Some of the time it was money, sometimes power, sometimes fancy things.
A year and a half after his diagnosis(诊断)of cancer, he sits in my office shaking his head. “It’s like I stopped learning how to live after I was a kid. When I give my son a cookie, he is happy. If I take the cookie away or it breaks, he is unhappy. But he is 2 years old and I am 43. It has taken me this long to understand that the cookie will never make me happy for long,” he says. “The minute you have the cookie, you start to worry about someone trying to take it away from you.”
My patient laughs and says cancer has changed him. For the first time he is happy. No matter if his business is doing well or not, no matter if he wins or loses at golf. “Two years ago, cancer asked me: ‘What is really important?’ Well, life is importa nt -- life with the cookie, life without the cookie. Happiness doesn’t have anything to do with the cookie; it has something to do with being alive.” he pauses thoughtfully. “I guess life is the cookie.”
根据上面的短文，回答问题：(答案不超过5个单词)
56. What was “the cookie” for the businessman before he fell ill?
__________________________________________________
57. How does the patient’s 2-year-old son feel when he gets a cookie?
__________________________________________________
58. What makes the patient change his mind to be happy?
__________________________________________________
59. What question did the patient start to think about after he got cancer?
__________________________________________________
60. What does the patient think happiness is at present?
____________________________________________________
六、任务型阅读 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容，在文章后的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。
Smoking is bad for you, but what if your parents smoke? You might be worried about their health, be tired of smelling the smoke, or even a little embarrassed by it. You can’t order your parents t o stop smoking, but you can help them to give up this bad habit. Tell them smoking is not good for their health.
If you think it will help, you could find some articles like this one and give them to your parents. Many states now have free programs to help people give up smoking. You might even see them advertised on billboards(公告栏) in your town. Point these out to your parents and help them to find out more about these programs.
What if your parents get angry with you for mentioning the topic of smoking? People don’t like to be told that they are doing something unhealthy, so it is possible your parents will be angry, especially if they are worried they won’t be able to give up smoking. Maybe they have tried before but failed.
Remember to be kind and show respect(尊敬) when you discuss smoking with your parents. Also remember that it is not easy to give up smoking. Some people have tried several times before they’re able to give up. Instead of shouting at them, tell them that you love them and want them to enjoy many healthy years ahead. They may finally realize you are right about smoking.
If your parents agree to stop smoking, be their biggest supporter. Ask if there is anything you can do when they feel the desire(渴望) to smoke. Maybe you could go for a walk, do a puzzl e, or listen to music together. As they reach their goals, such as a month without smoking, remember to celebrate the achievement.
Topic ●How to 61 your parents give up smoking
Causes ●Smoking does 62 to their health.
●You either 63 about their health or are tired o f smelling their smoke.
Ways ●It may be helpful to find some articles for them about 64 up smoking.
●Ask them to read 65 programs provided by many states.
●You should know that your parents may get 66 when you mention the topic
of smoking.
●Show your kindness and respect when you have a 67 on smoking with them.
●It is important to remember that it is 68 to give up smoking.
To 69 your parents in giving up smoking, you can have a lot to do. ●Spend some time with them. For example, you may go for a walk, do a puzzle, or listen to music together.
●Remember to celebrate their achievement when they
stop smoking for a 70 .
七、短文填空 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
根据短文内容及所给首字母提示写出所缺单词, 使短文意思完整，每空一词。
When I was growing up, I never heard the words “I love you” from my father. If your father never says them to you when you are a c__71__, it gets harder for him to say those words as you get older. In fact, I never said those words to him, e__72__.
A few years ago, I decided to make the first move. After some thoughts, I called my father on the p__73__ and said: “Dad, I love you!”
There was a moment of silence at the other e__74__ of the line. “ Well, same back at you!” replied quietly.
“Dad, I know you love me. When you’re ready, you will say it, too,” I said with a s__75__.
Fifteen minutes later, my mother called and asked if everything was “OK”. She seemed w__76__ about me.
A few weeks later, Dad ended our phone conversation w__77__ the words: “Son I love you.” I was at work during the conversation and tears came to my eyes as I finally h__78__ the love. It was the touching moment that I would never f__79__.
If I had not taken the f__80__ step, I would have never heard the love from my father.
八、书面表达(共1题;满分20分)
安全对每个人都很重要。请根据以下信息内容提示，写一篇关于安全的英语小短文。
锻炼 小心运动;避免受伤
课间 上下楼梯，不要拥挤(crowd together);……(至少一点)
交通 ……(至少两点)
食品 健康饮食，远离垃圾食物(junk food)
其它 ……(至少两点)
要求：
1. 语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，条理清楚，字迹工整;
2. 短文可以适当发挥，但要包含以上要点;
3. 文中不得出现真实的姓名、校名及地名;词数100左右 (开头和结尾已给出不计入词数)。
Safety has become the focus for us all. How to keep safe is very important to us students. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_______________ ______________________ ________________________________________
In a word, it’s important for everyone to remember these safety tips.
参考答案
一、单项选择
1-5 BACCB 6-10 DBCCD 11-15 ADDBC
二、完形填空
16-20 BABAC 21-26 DCCAA 27-30 BDDBC
三、阅读理解
31-35 AACDC 36-40 ABBDC 41-45CCADC
四、词汇运用(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
46 shoe 47 term 48 against 49 pollution 50 especially
51 fifties 52 regretted 53 to go 54 more careful 55 has tidied
五、阅读表达：(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
56. Money，power or fancy things.
57. Happy./ He feels happy.
58. Cancer./ Cancer has changed him.
59. What’s really important?
60. Being alive./ To be alive.
六、任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
61 help 62 harm 63 worry 64 giving 65 free
66 angry/unhappy 67 discussion 68 hard/difficult 69 support 70 month
七、短文填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
71. child 72. either 73. phone 74. end 75. smile
76. worried 77. with 78. heard 79. forget 80. first
八、书面表达(共1题;满分20分)
Safety has become the focus for us all. How to keep safe is very important to us students. First, we should be careful enough not to get hurt while we are playing sports. Second, there are too many students between classes. We mustn’t crowd togetehr especially when we walk upstairs or downstairs. And it’s important for us not to fight with each other. Third, we must obey traffic rules on the way home or to school. When the light is red, we must never cross the road. It’s very dangerous.Fourth, we should be careful not to eat unhealthy food and keep away from junk food, which is harmful to our health.
Besides, we can’t get into the water when we’re alone or if there’s a “NO SWIMMING” sign. What’s more, we should be careful with fire at any time.
In a word, it’s important for everyone to remember these safety tips.
