初中英语学业水平模拟试题(2)
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Wang Jiaming from Beijing Chenjinglun High School says he is a lucky boy .He’s happy that he’s sitting the senior high school entrance exam in2014 instead of 2016.
On October 22,Beijing Municipal Commission of Education* announced that, from 2016,the English scores in the senior high school entrances exam will be reduced* from 120 to 100.Of the 100 points, the listening ability scores will increase to 50.Meanwhile, the points for Chinese will increase from 120 to 150.
“The change won’t affect me. I fell so lucky because English is my strongest subject,’’ said Wang. Why such a change? It places the importance on Chinese in our study and reduces students’ pressure, said Li Yi, a spokesman of the commission.
“The change will also push us to pay attention to the practical usage of English.,’’ said Li. “Students will be encouraged to learn to understand English menus and read English news on mobile phones.”
There isn’t news that other cities will have the same change. But several places are making changes to English tests in the college entrance exams.
For example, Shandong is considering taking out the listening part of the English exam in its Gaokao. But, “ being tested for less points doesn’t mean the subject can be taken lightly,” Bai Ping wrote in China Daily. X K b1. C om
English has long been the world’s most commonly used language. Wang Jiaming said he understood the change.
“Chinese, not English, is our mother tongue*,” he said. “ but still, I think English is both interesting and useful.”
29. In the Beijing senior high school entrances exam of 2016, the English scores will be cut down to __________.
A. 50 B. 100 C. 120 D. 150
30. Wang Jiaming feels lucky because _______
A. the exam change from 2016 doesn’t affect him
B. he doesn’t need to take the important exam
C. Chinese is his strongest subject
D. he is not good at chemistry
31. The sentence “ being tested for less points doesn’t mean the subject can be taken lightly,” in the passage means ______________
A. the students can spend less time on English.
B. it’s harder to for the students get a high score.
C. English is not as important and useful as before
D. studying English is still important for the students.
32. What is the main purpose of the change?
A. To encourage students to learn how to order meals in English.
B. To make students to learn to read English news on mobile phones.
C. To ask students to prepare for the college entrance exam.
D. To make students pay more attention to learn Chinese.
C
The air pollution was so bad in Harbin, in China, on October 21,2013 that the city had to close roads and schools, and cancel* hundreds of flights from its airport.
News reports said the smog (a mixture of smoke and fog) was so thick that people couldn’t see more than 10 or 20 metres in front of them.
It is also said that people could not even see the person standing next to them. The city’s website said: “You can’t see your own fingers in front of you.”
The local people said there was a “burning” smell in the air. Many people covered their noses and mouths with scarves or masks*.
The pollution was caused on several factors* including: farmers burning off old corn stalks* and crop stubble*; coal*-fired heating systems; and low winds that allowed the smoke to remain over the city.
The smog had been building up for several days. It became worse when the city turned on the public heating system, which uses coal to heat millions of homes and offices in the city.
Harbin has a population of more than 10 million people. It lies in northeastern China, where cold winter weather can last up to six months. The main fuel* there is coal, because it is cheaper than other types of fuel.
Air pollution from burning coal can cause health problems like heart disease. During the smog crisis* in Harbin, the number of people taken to the hospital with breathing problems was 30% higher than usual.
The city government is trying to reduce its use of coal by adding more insulation* and better roofs and windows to buildings to reduce heating needs. It has also used cleaner fuel for cars and factories.
33. The roads and schools in Harbin had to be closed on October 21, 2013 because of ____
A. the heavy rain B. the strong wind C. the serious smog D. the terrible snow
34. There are many reasons for the air pollution EXCEPT____________.
A. farmers burn off old corn stalks and crop stubble
B. people use coal to heat millions of homes and offices
C. The smoke remains over the city because of low winds
D. Many buses and cars use cleaner fuel and so do factories.
35. What is the government trying to do when the air pollution get worse?
A. To offer cars new fuel. B. To give people more masks.
C. To reduce its use of coal. D. To ask people to stay at home.
36. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. The serious air pollution in China B. Coal-fired heating systems
C. The population crisis in Harbin D. The reasons for heart disease
D
There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved*.
I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not enjoy the long train journey and had brought along many magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sat down and started to read magazines.
It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just a city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond* the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive, I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. When my uncle arrived, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug. I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.
I looked forward to the return journey.
37. The writer expected the train trip to be ______.
A. dangerous B. pleasant C. exciting D. boring
38. What impressed the writer most during her train trip?
A. The friendly country people B. The mountains along the way.
C. The crowds of people in the streets. D. The straight rows of rubber trees.
39. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?.
A. The people on the train were the villagers’ favorite relatives.
B. The writer spent the whole journey reading magazines.
C. The writer thought he enjoyed the train journey at last.
D. The writer’s uncle gave him a warm hug with a huge smile.
40. What's the best title of the passage?
A. Pleasure of Living in the Country. B. Reading Gives People Happiness.
C. Comfort in Traveling by train. D. Smiles Brighten People Up.
试卷 II
四、词汇应用 (本题有15小题，每小题1分，共15分)
A.用方框中所给的单词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次。
if healthy advice realize enough
41. Dave is not old ________to drive a car. He is only thirteen years old.
42. You should consider my ________ when you go there.
43. Keep smiling and have a happier, ________ and better life.
44. Mr Clark will get angry ________you don’t return the book on time.
45. Nothing can prevent us from our “Chinese Dream”
B.根据短文内容和所给中文提示，写出空白处各单词的适当形式，每空限填一词。
George Stephenson was born in 1781 in a 46 (贫穷的) family. He had to start work when he has only 47 (八) . When George was fourteen, he became his father’s helper. He spent a lot of time 48 (学习)about engines. And on holidays he often made one engine to pieces and studied each piece 49 (仔细地). Soon he became a very good worker 50 (虽然)he could not read or write. He began to learn English letters when he was seventeen years old. Every day after he did twelve hours of hard work, he walked along way to have 51 (功课) from a young school teacher. On his eighteenth 52 (生日), he wrote his own name for the first time in his life. George 53 (发明) many things in his life. The train was the greatest one among 54 (他们). Today when we take trains from one place to 55 (另一个) we’ll think of this great man ——George Stephenson.
五、任务型阅读(本题共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)
阅读以下5段语言材料，然后从A、B、C、D和E中，选出符合要求的最佳小标题。
When you are sick, you can hardly go to places, see friends or do sports—it’s not fun at all. So, follow these steps to get better quickly.
56. ▲ Unhealthy food can make you even sicker. Eat healthy food like fruit and vegetables when you are sick
57. ▲ You can use a soft ,warm blanket and stay in bed. Drink hot water or have soup to help keep you warm.
58. ▲ Medicine can help the body when you are sick. If your doctor has given you some medicine, be sure to take it.
59. ▲ You need about eight to nine hours of sleep or more when you are sick, so be sure to get enough sleep at night.
60. ▲ Go outside on a nice day to get more fresh air. Take a book with you and do some reading while you enjoy the sunshine.
六.书面表达(本题有1 小题，共20分。)
61.人的一生中会有很多朋友，有的朋友热情大方;有的朋友文静优雅;有的朋友乐于助人;有的朋友事不关己，高高挂起，……。你喜欢什么样的朋友? 请你以 “I like friends who…” 为题，写一篇约100词的英语短文，谈谈你的看法。
要求：1. 先把题目补充完整(可用outgoing, active, quiet; ready to help others等);
2. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
I like friends who are ____________________ _____________________________________________________________________
