江蘇常州中考英語試題

1、常州市二一一年初中畢業(yè)、升學統(tǒng)一考試英 語 試 題注意事項： 1本試卷共8頁，全卷滿分為90分?？荚嚂r間為100分鐘?？忌殞⒋鸢笗鴮懺诖痤}卡上，寫在試卷上的一律無效。 2答題前，考生務必將自己的姓名、考試證號填寫在試卷上，并填寫答題卡上的考生信息?？荚嚱Y束后，請將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。一、單項選擇(共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)從A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。1 _ expensive mobile phone it is? Yes, but I think _ style is quite fashionable. A.What a；a B.How；the

2、 C.What an; the D.How an; the2Congratulations! Among the best pictures in the competition，I found _. Why did you draw it?一During the trip to the Yellow Mountain _ May. A.yours; in B.yours; on C.you; in D.you; on3We have _ some organizations to help the poor students in the western areas of China. A.

3、taken up B.put up C.picked up D.set up4The book was written in _ easy English _ even primary school students could understand it. A.so; that B.such; that C.too; to D. very; that5一Middle school students dont know much about shopping online, _ they? 一 _. Its very popuar with teenagers. A.do；No B.do; Y

4、es C.dont; NO D .dont; Yes6The cakes in the restaurant _，so they _ well. A.are tasted better; are sold B.are tasted well; sell C.taste terrible; are sold D.taste nice; sell7一Shall we meet at the station at 8 am? In fact, we _. The train _ until l0 a.m. A.mustnt; doesnt leave B.mustnt; leaves C.needn

5、t; wont leave D.neednt; will leave8一I am out of breath. I cant go any further. 一_! I am sure you can make it. A.No problem B.What a pity C.Not bad D.Come on9一Would you like some fried rice? I would rather eat noodles _have beef in them. A.that B.than C.what D.as10In the UK, a woman usually doesnt li

6、ke io be asked_. A.whether she had been married B.what is her ageC.how much she weighs D.where she comes from二、完形填空(共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分) 閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從每小題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。Mental health is about the way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs. Even though you are

7、mentally healthy, it doesnt _11_ that you dont have a menta1 health problem.Mental health is everyones business. We all have times when we feel down or _12_. Most of the time those feelings pass，_13_ sometimes they develop into a more serious problem. It seems that our mental health doesnt always st

8、ay the same. It can change as the environment changes and as you move _14_ different stages(階段)of your life.Here are four practical _15_ to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesnt cost much or take up lots of time. Anyone can _16_ them.Talk about your feelings. It

9、 can help you stay in good mental health. It isnt a sign of _17_, but part of your ability to do what you can to stay healthy.Eat well. What you eat and how you feel are _18_ connected. A proper diet can have a good effect on your mental health.Keep in touch. Friends and family members can offer _19

10、_suggestions which may help you keep active and solve practical problems.Take a break. It could be a weekend _20_ new places to enjoy the nature, or even a ten-minute break from doing your homework. A few minutes can be enough to relax you.11A.agree B.mean C.doubt D.notice12A.excited B.satisfied C.s

11、urprised D stressed13A.but B.and C.so D.as14A.away B.inside C.through D.against15A.answer B.replies C.ways D.chances16A.follow B.find C.advise D.count17A.weakness B.laziness C.happiness D.richness18A.easily B.closely C.equally D.hardly19A.difficult B.terrible C.strange D.various20A.protecting B.expl

12、oring C.providing D.imagining三、閱讀理解(共13小題；每小題2分，滿分26分)閱讀下面短文，從各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項。A If you are cycling in foreign countries, you will need to know what these traffic signsand signals mean.1A sign like this one means that there is a bike lane(車道). If there is such a sign，you are required to us

13、e the bike lane.If there is not such a sign, you should ride with traffic as far to the right side of the road as possible.2This signal means you can cross the street along with pedestrians(行人). It has a green picture of a oerson walking instead of using the word“walk”.3This signal is the “dont walk

14、”sign. It is a picture of a red hand, meaning you should stop. You should wait to cross the street until the green picture of the person walking is showing.4Car drivers and bikers must come to a complete stop at“STOP” signs.5A“YIELD”sign means to slow down and be ready to stop.If there are pedestria

15、ns or vehicles in or near the crossroad, you must stop. If there is no traffic in or near the crossroad and it is safe, you may go through.6This signal means you are coming to a zebra crossing. Car driversand bikers must stop to allow people in the zebra crossing to cross the street.7When people are

16、 working on the roads, parts of the road are oftendug up or rough(不平整的). Be careful when yon are cycling. Rough roads could make you fall off your bike.If you must move into the road to go around a work area，you should stop and look carefully to be sure there is no traffic coming.8A detour is a way

17、of getting around a roadway that is closed. Roads are usually closed because of road work or dangerous conditions. If you must take a detour, be careful about the roads you arent used to.21What are cyclists required to do when they see the sign ? A.To ride against traffic.B.To ride on the left side

18、of the road.C.To ride on the bike lane.D.To ride on the right side of the road22Which of the following signs has the same meaning as the sign ?23What should cyclists do when they see the sign ?A.They should be careful when they cycle on the rough road.B.They should take the rough road and fall off t

19、heir bikes.C.They should move into the road to go around a work area.D.They should take another route instead of the closed roadway.BIt was the last day of final examinations at a large college. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering students were discussing the exam that was ahout to

20、begin. On their faces was confidence. This was their last exam before they graduated(畢業(yè))and found jobs.Some talked of jobs they already had，others of jobs they would get. With four years of college study，they felt ready and able to conquer(征服)the world.The coming exam，they knew，would be easy. The pr

21、ofessor(教授)had said they could bring any books or notes they wanted，but they couldnt talk to each other during the test.They walked into the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. The students smiles became wide as they saw that there were only five essay-type questions.Three hours passed a

22、nd the exam came to an end. Then the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. They seemed worried. No one spoke as the professor faced the class with the papers in her hand.She looked at all the worried faces in front of her, and then asked，“How many students c

23、ompleted all five questions?”Not a hand was put up.How many of you answered four?” Still no hands.“Three?Two?”The students moved restlessly in their seats.“One，then. Certainly somebody finished one”But the class stayed silent. The professor put down the papers.“That is just what I expected，”she said

24、.“I just wanted to make sure you realize that even though you have studied engineering for four years, there are still many things about the subject you dont know. Instead of testing you on what you learned in this class, Ive given you questions that skilled engineers face in the world outside the c

25、lassroom. You cant expect to be an expert(專家)on the day you graduate. You have to learn as you go.”Then，smiling, she added，“You will all pass this course, but remember that your education has just begun.24What does the underlined word“restlessly”mean in the passage?A.confidentIy B.proudly C.excitedl

26、y D.nervously25Why did the professor design the final exam in such a way?A.To make the students realize that they still had much to learn after graduation.B.To find out whether the students could put what they had learned into practice.C.To show that she had much more knowledge than her students in

27、engineering.D.To examine whether the students learned what they had been taught in her class.26What can be the best title of the passage?A.A Playful Joke B.A Lucky ChanceC.A Strange Professor D.A Special ExamCFor a long time being happy was considered natural，and there was nothing special to do abou

28、t it. Now we know that we can work at getting along well with other people. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better.One way is being unselfish，not wanting everything your own way or asking for the best share of everything, including the attention of your friends. An

29、other way is to look for good points, not bad ones in other people.You dont have to be spineless(無骨氣的)in order to be popular. In fact，you will be liked and respected(尊重)if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights(權利). But do it politely and pleasantly. One way to develop a good character is be

30、ing friendly and polite to your own group, to older people，to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you.You cannot expect to be perfect, so you must learn not to be too unhappy when you make a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed unles

31、s he refuses to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged(泄氣的) when they know their unpleasant qualitiesselfishness，laziness，etc. Just remember that we all have some of these faults and have to fight against them.When sometMng is wrong，it is best to try to make it right. Perhaps you dont

32、 like a teacher or a classmate. Try to see why，and look at yourself，too. Make sure that you are not doing something to make others dislike you. In time, things may turn out all right, then you simply have to learn to get along the best you can with the situation, without thinking too much about it.

33、Worrying never helps in a situation you cant change.27Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined part?A.Not sharing anything with others. B.Not thinking too much of yourself.C.Not attracting the attention of your friends.D.Not making friends with people who have bad points.28

34、How can we get along well with others according to the passage?A.We should find out unpleasant qualities in others and in ourselves.B.We should show others our unpleasant qualities.C.We should stand up for our rights in any way we like.D.We should fight against our unpleasant qualities.29What can we

35、 know from the passage?A.Even if we dont have good relationships with others，we neednt work at it.B.Even if someone is not important to us，we still need to treat him politely.C.Even if we are willing to learn from ouy mistakes，we are still to be blamed.D.Even if the situation cannot be changed, we s

36、till need to worry much about it.DYou are probably familiar with the saying：An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A recent research carried out by the Chinese University of Hong Kong may change the saying:An apple a day may keep aging away.The research chose fruit flies(果蠅), as they share many genes

37、(基因)with humans. The fruit flies were either fed normally or had an apple extract(濃縮物) added to their diet.It turned out that those fruit flies that were given apple extract lived about 55 daysfive days longer than the flies that were normally fed. The research group also found it easier for the fli

38、es to walk，climb and move about as they aged.According to the result, the researchers believed that the antioxidants(抗氧化劑) in the apple extract helped clean up dangerous chemicals(化學物質(zhì)) that cause illnesses，as well as aging.In another study，researchers examined diets of thousands of women. They disc

39、overed that those who regularly ate apples were 20 percent less likely to suffer heart illnesses and stroke.The apples genetic code(遺傳密碼) was discovered recently. It allows scientists to develop nicer and healthier fruits. Researchers are already using the information to grow a kind of apples full o

40、f antioxidants that can keep eyes and joints healthy and protect humans against heart illnesses and cancer.Apples that kill the desire(欲望) to eat could also be produced, with the first“extra-healthyapples on supermarket shelves within just four or five years.The team that keeps studying apple DNA in

41、cludes 100 scientists from five countries. Their research also suggests that around 65 million years ago, when dinosaurs began to die off the plant，which would finally become todays apple tree, experienced a great genetic change. The number of many of its genes doubled. The extra genes allowed the a

42、pple to get used to worse conditions and go through a different development from peaches，strawberries and other related fruits.30Why were fruit flies used for the research?A.Because they have a similar diet to humans.B.Because they have a history as long as apples.C.Because they share a lot of genes

43、 with humans.D.Because they feed on nothing but apple extract.31What result did the researchers find out?A.Apples produce chemicals that can change human genes.B.Apples have antioxidants that kill chemicals that cause aging.C.Apples are rich in vitamins that are needed in humansbodies.D.Apples produ

44、ce chemicals that make apples taste more delicious.32What happened to apples around 65 million years ago according to the research?A.Their genes stopped their development as the environment got worse.B.Their genes became twice in number but they finally died off like dinosaurs.C.They experienced a g

45、reat genetic change making them used to worse conditions.D.They went through a similar development to peaches, strawberries and other related fruits.33What can we infer(推斷)from the passage?A.Eating apples may bring us more advantages than we might believe before.B.People who have the habit of eating

46、 apples dont need to see a doctor.C.Apples that kill the desire to eat are already available in supermarkets now.D.People will eat apples instead of peaches and strawberries from now on.四、閱讀表達(共5小題；每小題1分。滿分5分)閱讀下面短文，在表格內(nèi)的空白處填入合適的答案(每格限填一詞)The way in which we communicate with others can be greatly im

47、proved by building a better vocabulary. In our personal life，we communicate and share experiences with others. However, how well we do it depends on(取決于)our ability to express ourselves through spoken and written language. Luckily，increasing(增加)our word power can make us own the skills we need to co

48、mmunicate better with others and can also help us get better results in our study.When you see a new word，whether through reading or hearing someone say the word，just be ready to take out your dictionary and look it up-learn about the word and anything that relates(與相關)to it. If you understand the w

49、ord, youll hopefully remember it well.Meanwhile, youd better write down words to learn. You can go through the dictionary，magazine and newspaper or even take down the unknown words you hear. Try to review them every day-look at the words and speak them out loudly. Copy the words over and over again，

50、along with their meanings，and you will surprisingly remember themn in no time.You can also do word searches，crossword puzzles or other word games. Playing these games，you are more likely to come across new words, and when you are caught in new words, study them. The more words you have in your brain

51、s word bank，the better you will become at these word games. You will be remembering，learning and having fun，too.Finally, reading is also believed to be an excellent way to learn new words and build up your vocabulary. Read things you are interested in，because in this way，you are less likely to becom

52、e bored. But dont skip over(忽略) those words you dont know. Instead, you should remember and use them in your own daily conversations. Use them more, and youll surely have a better chance of remembering them.Topic：Increasing Your Vocabulary(34)_of building up vocabularyImprove your ability to express

53、 yourselves and communicate better with others.Be (35)_to your study.Suggestions on remembering new words1.Remember every new word you meet with by(36)_it.Learn about the word and anything that relates to it by looking it up in your dictionary.2.Make a (37)_of new words to learn.Review the words every day by looking at and speaking them out loudly.Copy the words and their meanings over and over again.3.Do word games.Play these games，come