中考英语第十八周阅读模拟检测(A、B卷)-课件

2018年人教版中考英语模拟试题及答案温馨提示：1. 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共12页。

满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

考试结束后，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。

2．答卷前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、座号填写在试题卷和答题卡规定的位置上。

3．第Ⅰ卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

答案不能答在试题卷上。

4. 第Ⅱ卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试题卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

第I卷（选择题共90分）一、听力选择。

（共20小题，计20分。

每小题约有8秒钟的答题时间。

）（一）录音中有五个句子，听句子两遍后，从每小题A、B、C三个选项中选出能对每个句子做出适当反应的答语。

1. A. She likes apples. B. She is of medium height. C. She is 41 years old.2. A. On weekends. B. By bus. C. Twice a week.3. A. Yes, I have. B. Yes, I do. C. No, I won’t.4. A. On May 2nd. B. In 1978. C. On Sunday.5. A. Yes, I do. B. By watching English programs. C. Because my English is poor.（二）录音中有五组对话和五个问题，听对话和问题两遍后，从每小题A、B、C三个选项中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。

6. Where are Mary’s books?A B C7. What’s wrong with Mary?A B C8. What will Tara do this morning?A. She will go bike riding.B. She will buy something with her mother.C. She will go hiking.9. How many students probably have passed the exam？A. 47.B. 25.C. 15.10. When did Jenny get up this morning?A. At 7:00.B. At 8:00.C. At 7:30. （三）录音中有一段对话和五个问题，听对话和问题两遍后，从每小题A、B、C三个选项中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。

横峰中学高三年级英语第18周周练试题一、阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共20分）AThomas James Hanson will remember for a long time the snowstorm that hit the state of New York on November 22. The 47-year-old man from Niagara Falls was stuck in his car on the highway for almost eight days after his vehicle was accidentally pushed to the side of the road and covered with snow by workers employed to remove the snow from the streets.Driving on the Interstate Highway 190 during the worst of the snowstorm, Mr. Hanson decided to pull over his old 1993 Volkswagen Passat to the side of the road and wait for the weather conditions to improve. He remained motionless for approximately five hours before a snow plow arrived to clear the way. Unfortunately for the poor man, the driver of the gigantic snow removal vehicle did not see the small car, pushing it into the ditch and covering it with more than 2 meters of snow.Fortunately for the father of two children, the snow that was stacked over his vehicle was not very dense and allowed for enough fresh air to get through to enable him to survive. He was able to drink water that he obtained by melting snow with his lighter in an aluminum coffee cup, and he ate the few items of groceries he had bought before going home.“If I had known I would be stuck for eight days, I would have bought more than a jar of dill pickles(咸菜), a bottle of ketchup and two sticks of beef jerky(牛肉干),” said the survivor with a smile.Thomas Hanson had almost lost all hope of being rescued when his car was hit once again this morning by a nother snow plow, which revealed the poor man’s location.28. What caused Thomas James Hanson to fall into the ditch according to the passage?A. His drunk driving.B. The strong wind.C. The slippery road.D. A snow removal vehicle.29. It can be learned from the passage that _______.A. Mr. Hanson had bought some food before the acciden t.B. Mr. Hanson got rescued on November 22 eventuallyC. Mr. Hanson had enough bottled water to drink in the carD. Mr. Hanson was stuck in the car with his children.30. Which of the following can best describe Thomas James Hanson?A. Quick-minded.B. Hard-working.C. HumorousD. Careless31. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. Heavy Snowstorm Caused Disaster to New YorkB. Man Found Alive after Being Stuck 8 Days under SnowC. Thomas James Hanson – a Black Sheep in the SnowD. Wonderful Eight Days of Experience in the SnowBI was born and raised in England in a culture where privacy and “keeping yourself to yourself” were valued traditions. Speaking to strangers was not encouraged. People were most hospitable and friendly—but only once they had been introduced to new people.However, I have been lucky enough to spend some time in both Italy and the US, where I found traditions of hospitality and politeness to be very different.I experienced Italian hospitality first－hand on a crowded railway carriage travelling, one afternoon, from Genoa to Florence. Sinking gratefully into an empty seat, I was berated(斥责) in rapid Italian by a gentleman who was returning to this seat－it had not been “spare” after all. I apologized in English, and got up to allow him back into the seat. The gentleman obviously had no understanding of the English language, but he, too, realized my genuine mistake. He smiled and gestured for me to remain in the seat, and he himself remained standing in the corridor for the remainder of the journey. The other occupants of the carriage smiled and nodded at me and made me feel quite welcome amongst them. I feel that if this had been in England, a foreigner who made a mistake would not always be so kindly treated.Transport also featured in the differences I noticed between English and American culture. I flew to New York on a plane with mainly English passengers. We sat together in near silence. Nobody spoke to me nor, as I expected, to anyone else they did not know. They felt it was not polite to intrude on someone else's privacy. However, when I travelled across the United States, whether by plane or Greyhound bus, I was never short of conversation. Conversation was going on all around me and whoever sat next to me was happy to introducethemselves and ask me about myself. They obviously felt it would have been rude not to speak to another person, whether they were strangers or not.32. The purpose of the author is to tell us _________.A. his traveling experienceB. cultural differences to show hospitality and politenessC. the culture shock he experienced in Italy and the USD. how to adapt ourselves to a new culture33. What do we know about the occupants of the carriage when the author was travelling in Italy?A. They all laughed at the author for his mistake.B. They would not bear a mistake like the author's in public.C. They were all on the side of the gentleman.D. They all showed their understanding of the author's mistake.34. The author probably believes the Italian people are________.A. coldB. rudeC.hospitable D. helpful35. The last paragraph mainly tells us_____.A. the difference between English and American cultureB. why Americans like to start a conversationC. different attitudes of Englishmen and Americans towards transportD. the importance of privacy among Englishmen.二、七选五（每小题2分，共10分）Tips to Increase Your ProductivityWant to get more done in your day? Of course you do.36．The good news is that everyone can increase the amount of tasks they accomplish in a day. Here are some tips to help you have a more productive day.Make a plan for your day. Make sure you know how you want your day to go in advance, even before you start. 37．To work best, create the next day’s plan the night before so that every morning you spend time performing, not planning.Break large tasks down into bits accomplished easily. Do you have a large project that’s just so big that you keep putting it off? Or maybe you’re just unsure of where to begin,so you put it off.38．Therefore, you will feel a sense of accomplishment as you check the items of your list.Always set your priorities (优先事项).39．Figure out what must be done, do that first and rank the rest of your work according to importance. If you don’t get to the items at the end of your list, it w on’t be a big problem, and you can do them another time.40．If you are the most productive in the morning, that’s when you should hit it hard and do as much as you can. If you work better in the afternoon, take care of some things like emails in the morning and then accomplish the important projects in the afternoon. Keep on top of your work habits, and you’ll be more productive.A. A good way is to break the project down into more manageable ones.B. It’s important to accomplish the most important ta sks first.C. This can provide you a roadmap for the day.D. To stay competitive in any industry, you need to improve your productivity.E. Be aware of when you are the most productive.F. Reward yourself if you are productive.G. It’s tough to meet depre ssed people who are productive.三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）When my son Gene was about 12 years old, I started helping him learn to 41 . I bought twenty chickens and asked him to 42 them. I told him that they would be his own chickens and we would 43 the eggs from him. However, he would have to buy chicken 44 with the money he made from the eggs. Whatever money was 45 would be his to keep. Gene was 46, thinking he would make his first 47 .After several weeks’ successful work, I began to 48 that egg production was going down. I 49 nothing about it. Then one night, Gene told me he didn’t have 50 money to buy the feed. He said the chickens had never 51 a meal and he could not figure out why some of them had stopped 52 eggs.Then I asked him if he had 53 the amount of feed he had given the chickens, he was 54 . It was like he did not think anyone would ever 55 what he had done. After a long 56 , he said yes. He thought he would make more money if he gave them 57 food. I asked him, “Did you fool the chickens?”I was just astonished at the question in my own 58 . I was dumbfoundedat the 59 of it. Yes, you can fool everyone else, but you cannot “fool the chickens,” because 60 , you will find out, as the saying goes, “What goes around comes around.”41 A. work B. share C. count D. cook42 A. play B. observe C. train D. raise43 A. save B. borrow C. buy D. keep44 A. nest B. soup C. meat D. feed45 A. given back B. left over C. picked up D. brought in46 A. satisfied B. worried C. excited D. cautious47 A. fortune B. contribution C. deal D. choice48 A. hear B. notice C. predict D. spot49 A. said B. criticized C. thought D. reminded50 A. private B. much C. pocket D. enough51 A. missed B. wasted C. enjoyed D. finished52 A. hatching B. laying C. gathering D. bearing53 A. balanced B. increased C. reduced D. measured54 A. delighted B. disappointed C. confused D. shocked55 A. forgive B. know C. research D. accept56 A. silence B. absence C. negotiation D. discussion57 A. fewer B. fresher C. more D. less58 A. life B. job C. mind D. case59 A. explanation B. trick C. significance D. example60 A. actually B. finally C. rather D. instead四、语法填空（共10题；每小题2分；满分20分）This isatruestorywhichhappenedintheStates. 61 man came out of his home to admirehis new truck. To his puzzlement, his three-year-old son was 62 (happy) hammering dents(凹痕) into the shiny paint of the truck. The man ran to his son, knocked him away, hammered the little boy's hands into pulp(果浆汁) as 63 (punish). When the father calmed down, he rushed his son to the hospital.Although the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he finally had to cut the fingers from both the boy's hands. When the boy 64 (wake) up from the operation and saw his bandaged stubs, he innocently said, “Daddy, I'm sorry about your truck, 65 when are my fingers going to grow back?”The father went home and committed suicide.Think about this story the next time someone steps on your 66 (foot) or you wishto take revenge(报复). Think first 67 you lose your patience with someone you love. Trucks can be repaired, but 68 (break) bones and hurt feelings often can't. Too oftenwe fail to recognize the difference between the person and the performance. We forget thatforgiveness is 69 (great) than revenge.People make mistakes. We 70 (allow) to make mistakes. But the actions we take whileina rage will impress us forever.五、短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）I was in the college when my father passed away. One evening, a man visited me andafter a while, he askedof my studies. I told him I could not go to college so I did notwant to study anymore. He reminded how my father had sent me to the best college in ourcity. Did I want to fulfill his father's dream or did I want to be calling a failure? Iwept and said I do want to do my best and I just couldn't concentrate. He gave me all the encouragements I needed to be able to carry on. His calming, gently voice did wonders andI decided to study harder and complete my graduation early.第18周周练答案阅读：28-31: DACB 32-35BDCA 36-40 DCABE完形：41-45 ADCDB 46-50 CABAD 51-55ABCDB 56-60ADCCB语法填空：61. A 62. happily 63. punishment 64. woke 65. but66. feet 67. before 68. broken 69. greater70. are allowed改错：I was in the college when my father passed away. One evening, a man visited me andafter athe \while, he asked of my studies. I told him I could not go to college so I did not want tostudyabout becauseanymore. He reminded^ how my father had sent me to the best college in our city. Did I wanttomefulfill his father's dream or did I want to be calling a failure? I wept and said I dowant to do mymy called didbest and I just couldn't concentrate. He gave me all the encouragements I needed to be abletoencouragementcarry on. His calming, gently voice did wonders and I decided to study harder and completemygentlegraduation early.earlier。

阅读周周练一、完形填空。

通读下面短文，从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的正确答案。

The best way of 1 a language is always using it. The best way of learning spoken English is reading in English as 2 as possible. Sometimes you’ll get your words mixed up and people will not 3 you. Sometimes people will 4 things too quickly and you can’t understand them. But 5 you keep your sense of humor, you can always have a good laugh at the mistake you 6 . Don’t be unhappy if people seem to be laughing 7 your mistakes. It’s 8 for people to laugh at your mistake than be angry with you, 9 they don’t understand what you are saying. The most important thing for learning English is: Don’t be 10 of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes.( ) 1. A. learnt B. learn C. learning( ) 2. A. much B. many C. a lot( ) 3. A. like B. know C. understand( ) 4. A. say B. tell C. speak( ) 5. A. if B. since C. although( ) 6. A. have B. make C. produce( ) 7. A. at B. on C. for( ) 8. A. good B. better C. well( ) 9. A. unless B. because C. as long as( ) 10. A. worry B. unhappy C. afraid二、阅读理解。

阅读周周练一、完形填空。

通读下面短文，从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的正确答案。

A young man was walking in the desert, feeling so 1 . Just then he suddenly found a spring of delicious and clear water. The water was cool and sweet for a man who had expected it for such a long time. He drank a lot, and then he filled his bottle so that he could bring some back to his village and gave it to his 2 who had taught him in middle school.After 3 trip, he gave the water to the old man and he took a deep drink, smiled warmly and 4 his student for the sweet water. The young man returned to his home 5 a happy heart.Later, the teacher let 6 student taste the water. He spat it out at once, saying it was terrible. The student said the water had become bad 7 the bottle was too old. He couldn’t find the water was 8 .The student asked his teacher, “Master, the water was bad and it was hitter (苦). 9 did you lie to him that you liked it?”The teacher replied. “You only tasted the water while I tasted the gift. The water whi ch has been put in loving and kindness is not simply water.”10 could be sweeter than love.( ) 1. A. hungry B. thirsty C. full( ) 2. A. teacher B. doctor C. worker( ) 3. A. four days B. fourth day C. four-day( ) 4. A. thanked B. argued C. loved( ) 5. A. in B. with C. by( ) 6. A. the other B. another C. other( ) 7. A. though B. unless C. because( ) 9. A. What B. How C. Why( ) 10. A. Anything B. Nothing C. Everything二、阅读理解。

英语模拟题（18）本试卷共四大题，7页，满分110分。

考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名、试室号、座位号，再用2B铅笔把对应这两个号码的标号涂黑。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。

不能答在试卷上。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域的相应位置上；如需要改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，改动的答案也不能超出指定的区域；不准使用铅笔、圆珠笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

一、语法选择（共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从1~15各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Ma Yun became one of 1 men in China when his company Alibaba went on the stock market last year with a value of around 140 billion --- the largest public offering in history. Here are some stories about him 2 to success.Ma made his 3 trip to the US in 1995 and used the Internet for the first time. After 4 “beer”, he saw that no results came up about China. Then he searched for “China” and still saw no results. He decided 5 a Chinese website --- the seed for Alibaba was sown (播种)。

A卷一、完形填空。

通读下面短文，从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的正确答案。

Got That Hot Feeling?If you’re out in the hot sun or you’re exercising on a hot day, it’s 1 to get heat exhaustion(中暑). Kids get heat exhaustion when their 2 can’t cool themselves fast enough.A kid with heat exhaustion might feel overheated, 3 , and weak.Heat exhaustion can come on 4 . A person may just fall when playing soccer or tennis, for example. It can make someone 5 really tired for days after it happens.Be sure to tell a(n) 6 if you’re hot and you have a headache or feel dizzy or nauseated (like you’re going to throw up). The grown-up will want to get you out of the sun, give you liquids to drink, and take you to a doctor, 7 .The good news is that the sun doesn’t have to be yo ur enemy 8 you wear your sunscreen, drink your water, and take 9 when you start to feel too hot. And don’t forget your 10 . Not only do they protect your eyes from the sun, they make you look so cool!( ) 1. A. hard B. difficult C. easy( ) 2. A. bodies B. legs C. arms( ) 3. A. tired B. nervous C. relax( ) 4. A. slowly B. suddenly C. friendly( ) 5. A. feel B. hear C. sound( ) 6. A. father B. doctor C. adult( ) 7. A. for example B. if necessary C. Even though( ) 8. A. if B. and C. so( ) 9. A. umbrellas B. cakes C. breaks( ) 10. A. raincoat B. sunglasses C. boots二、阅读理解。

2018年英语中考模拟试题(含答案) Sorry。

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Lily found a butterfly。

She was very happy and wanted to catch it。

But Jack ped her。

“Don’t catch it。

Lily。

Butterflies are very beautiful。

We should 1 them.”Lily asked。

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They can get food from them。

We can also 2 them water。

Butterflies need water to drink。

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“That’s a good XXX。

We can also tell our friends to do the same thing。

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that’s a good idea。

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重庆市2018 年初中毕业生学业水平暨高中招生模拟考试英语试卷(全卷共九个大题满分：150 分考试时间：120 分钟)注意事项：1.试题的答案书写在答题卡上，不得在试卷上直接作答。

2.作答前认真阅读答题卡上的注意事项。

3.考试结束，由监考人员将试题和答题卡一并收回。

第Ⅰ卷(共95 分)I. 听力测试。

(共30 分)第一节(每小题1.5 分，共9 分)听一遍。

根据你所听到的句子，从A、B、C 三个选项中选出最恰当的答语，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

1. A. Good morning! B. Thank you! C. Nice to meet you, too!2. A. You’re welcome. B. That’s all right. C. It’s my pleasure.3. A. It’s winter. B. It’s Thursday. C. It’s rainy.4. A. They’re new. B. They’re dirty. C. They’re pink.5. A. Yes, please. B. Here you are. C. Never mind.6. A. Sorry to hear that! B. Not at all! C. Have a good time!第二节(每小题1.5 分，共9 分)听一遍。

根据你所听到的对话和问题，从A、B、C 三个选项中选出正确答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

7. A. At home. B. In the park. C. At school.8. A. He is a teacher. B. He is a doctor. C. He is a driver.9. A. Once a day. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week.10. A. Twenty- eight. B. Twenty- four. C. Fifty-two.11. A. Peter. B. Frank. C. Lucas.英语试题第1 页（共12 页）12. A. He is playing the guitar. B. He is shopping. C. He is working.第三节(每小题1.5 分，共6 分)听两遍。

广西南宁市第十八中学2023-2024学年中考英语全真模拟试题含答案注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。

2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。

3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。

Ⅰ. 单项选择1、— Do you have any plans for the winter holiday?— Since you are crazy about music, why not go to some ________ concerts?A．lively B．live C．alive D．living2、My mother asks me ________ computer games before finishing my homework.A．not to play B．not play C．to not play D．not playing3、In our school, we have early morning and afternoon self-study in total for 40 minutes every day. Here’s our school’s self-study class schedule. According to the form below, we spend ______ minutes on tests from Monday to Friday every week.A．20 B．50 C．1004、I will try to do what I can do, but I can’t ________ anything.A．promise B．plan C．prepare D．protect5、—If one doesn’t have a dream, he or she has no from a salted fish.— I agree with you.A．difficulty B．discovery C．difference6、—Boys, please tell me something about the new film ‘The Hunger Games’, OK?— Sorry. ______ Frank ______ I have ever seen it.A．Either; or B．Not only; but alsoC．Both; and D．Neither; nor7、—Do you know ___________ Doris has been in the Science Club?—I guess she has been in it since she came to our school.A．how soon B．what time C．how much D．how long8、— May I take this magazine out of the reading room?—No, you _______. It’s against the rule.A．needn’t B．mustn’t C．won’t D．shouldn’t9、Look at these sig ns. Which is the right picture for “recycle”?A．B．C． D．10、He _________ work on the farm every day. I’m sure about that because his skin is very black.A．can’t B．may C．must D．couldn’tⅡ. 完形填空11、China is a great country with more than 5,000 years of history. There are many places of interest. They attract（吸引）millions of tourists from all over the world every year.Many mountains, such as Mount Tai, Mount Emei, Mount Hua are very famous. People like to go to Mount Tai to 1 the sun rise.There are many rivers in China. The Y angtze River is the longest one and the second 2 one is the Yellow River. They are the 3 of Chinese culture because Chinese ancestors（祖先）were born in the areas.4 the rivers in China, there are also a great number of lakes. One of the most famous lakes is the West Lake. Have you heard of the love story about Xu Xian and the White Snake? It is said that the story5 on the West Lake. The West Lake is the best place that I have ever visited. It lies in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The scenery is so attractive that visitors often lose6 in it. The West Lake has become famous7 not only its special scenery but some beautiful poems. The great poets Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo8 plenty of poems.9 the surrounding（周边）area of the West Lake is the home of the famous Dragon Well Tea. The tea is good for people’s health.Have you ever been to the West Lake? If not, look for a 10 to go to the fantastic place!1．A．bring B．watch C．ask D．help2．A．shortest B．highest C．longest D．widest3．A．lights B．traditions C．backgrounds D．birthplaces4．A．Thanks to B．Welcome to C．Compared to D．Next to5．A．finished B．mentioned C．returned D．happened6．A．itself B．ourselves C．themselves D．himself7．A．for B．as C．with D．in8．A．gave B．wrote C．made D．expected9．A．So B．But C．And D．Or10．A．way B．project C．stranger D．chanceⅢ. 语法填空12、My wife is addicted (沉溺) to shopping on the Internet. It seems that she can’t control1．(she) well, just clicking with the mouse. Let me2．(tell) you what happened last night. It was the3．(three) time she had shopped online for4．(hour). I had already reminded her 5．( think) twice before buying anything，but my wife ignored (不顾) what I said and replied confidently, “With the New Year approa ching, preparation is necessary. Besides, I6．(not buy) things on the Internet for a whole week.” Hearing her words, I was really speechless (无言的).In most cases, the things she bought aren’t good value for money. Maybe she just 7．(enjoy) the process (过程) of buying online.With the8．(develop) of technology，online shopping9．(become) more and more convenient. Those who stay at home can buy whatever they want.In the meanwhile, it causes a series of problems. One of them is more spending than before，because people are10．(easy) attracted by the discount (打折). So how keep a good state of mind in front of temptation (诱惑) is an important lesson many people need to learn.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、Sam Higgins was a famous photographer. He travelled all over the world, taking photos for magazines and newspapers. He had photographs of earthquakes, forest fires, floods, even wars. If something interesting happened, Sam went to photograph it. His photographs won many prizes and he earned a lot of money.He was a married man and his wife often asked him to take her with him, but he always refused. “I travel for work, not for pleasure,” he told her. “You won’t enjoy yourself, and I won’t have time to look after you. Sometimes there’s not even anywhere to stay and I have to sleep outside. I often don’t have a good meal or a bath for days. You won’t like it”“Sam, I’m not a child,” his wife argued. “I can look after myself. Please, take me with you next time you go overseas.”Sam did not say anything but he thought about it, and when he was asked to go to Africa he said, “You can come to Africa with me if you want to. I’ve got to take photographs of the wildlife there. It should be interestin g and not too unco mfortable. We’ll be staying with a ranger(森林管理员) ”His wife was very excited, and at first she had a very enjoyable time.Then one day, Sam went off to find some lions to photograph. His wife went with him, but before long they became separated(分开). They came to a fork on the way, and she walked down one way while he walked down the other. Then Sam heard her screaming. He ran back to the fork on the way and saw her running forward him. A huge lion was chasing her. Quickly Sam took out his camera and point ed it at his wife and the lion. Then he shouted, “Slow down, woman. I can’t get you both in the picture.”1．Sam Higgins made his money by .A．travelling B．appearing in many magazines C．taking photos2．He never took his wife with him because .A．he thought she didn’t enjoy it.B．his wife refused to go with himC．he thought his work was dangerous.3．When Sam ran back and saw his wife, he .A．tried to save herB．was too frighten to save herC．wanted to take a wondul picture.4．What does “fork” mean in this passage ?A．a place where a road divides into two partsB．a tool used for digging(挖) the groundC．an instrument used for lifting food to the mouth.5．We can infer(推断) that .A．Sam was crazy about photographyB．Sam didn’t love his wife at allC．Sam’s wife was very beautifulB14、A CCTV news program showed that in only an hour, more than 600 people jumped red lights when crossing a road at a crossing in Shijiazhuang, Hebei.“Chinese style road crossing” has become a hot expression recently. Chinese people “cross roads without thinking about traffic lights, so long as they are part of a crowd”, said a post on Sina Weibo.Many people say that they jaywalk（乱穿马路）because the red light lasts too long. “People are likely to ignore（忽略）the light when the waiting time is longer than they can bear（忍受）,” said Ni Ying, a member of the research team. However, a survey on Sina Weibo showed that nearly half of respondents（调查对象）believe that people jaywalk mainly because they don't respect rules.Some Chinese cities have started taking some actions to punish jaywalkers. For example, the first three people in a jaywalking group will be fined（罚款）50 yuan in Shijiazhuang. But calling on people to respect rules is more important.To completely solve the problem, everyone should realize the importance of obeying the traffic rules.1．In the first paragraph, the underlined word "hot" means _______________ .A．"new, popular" B．"warm, boiling"C．spicy, peppery（辣的）D．"sharp, smart"2．Which is a reason for many Chinese people jaywalking?_______________A．The green light lasts too long. B．They won't be punished in China.C．They can't bear the waiting time. D．They forget to follow the traffic rules.3．In Shijiazhuang, who will be fined when a group of people jaywalk?_____________A．The first person. B．The first three people.C．All of them. D．No one.4．If a man and his wife jaywalk in Shijiazhuang, how much in total will they be fined?_______A．50 yuan B．They won't be fined C．100yuan D．We're not sure.5．What's the writer's opinion?A．It's easy to solve the jaywalking problem completely.B．All jaywalkers must be punished in China in future.C．Respecting rules is more important than punishment.D．Most Chinese people don't respect the traffic rules at all.C15、Mark Twain is someone Americans are taught to love. Older relatives, English teachers and the media always praise him. But when you actually take the time to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, you find that his work is more wonderful than you could ever imagine.The novel describes a young boy named Tom Sawyer growing up in a small town along the Mississippi River. He explores the countryside on a riverboat with his friends, falls in love with girls, starts secret clubs and searches for treasure. Twain’s idea of childhood is magical – a time of imagination, wonder and, of course, adventure.More importantly, through the eyes of Tom Sawyer, Twain cleverly makes fun of US culture. For example, Tom hates going to church, and Twain uses scenes of Tom there to mock religion and its old traditions.Twain’s writing is full of these kinds of critical (批判的) points about culture and politics. That’s why he is so loved in the US –he wasn’t afraid to state his opinions, and he did so clearly.He also believed strongly in women’s right to vote in elections and gave a famous speech on the subject, called “Votes for Women”, in 1901.“Tom was a great hero once more – the pe t of the old, the envy of the young,” Twain writes in Tom Sawyer. But he couldjust as well be describing himself.1．According to the writer, after reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, you are likely to think _______.A．it’s not worth all the praiseB．it’s as wonderful as you imaginedC．it’s better to read it with teachersD．it’s even better than you imagined2．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．A brief description of the novel.B．Where Twain’s idea of childhood comes from.C．How naughty and adventurous Tom Sawyer is.D．What makes Tom Sawyer’s adventures so wonderful.3．What does the underlined word “mock” mean?A．make changes to B．make fun ofC．give reasons for D．give examples of4．Why is Twain so loved in the US according to the article?A．He supported women’s right to vote.B．He wrote bad things about US wars abroad.C．He criticized American culture and society clearly and cleverly.D．He showed readers a magical childhood that everyone would love.D16、A French-language daily in Belgium has issued(出版) what is thought to be Europe’s first 3D newspaper. But you must read it with a pair of special glasses.Al l the photos and ads in La Derniere Heure’s (DH) special edition(版) were given a three-dimensional effect(3D效果), but the text remained the same.DH’s editor said there were no further 3D plans because of the costs.Reviewers in France spoke highly of the p aper, but they said the overall result was “far from perfect”.Editor Hubert Leclercq said it took two months to get ready for the special edition, which had a higher than normal print run of 115,000 copies for the stores selling newspapers.“We hear about3D cinema, television and video games, so we took up the challenge,” Mr. Leclercq told the AFP news agency.According to PC World’s French edition, readers could get the best results by holding the paper 50cm from the eyes in awell-litarea.“It takes a few minutes to get used to pictures in 3D,” it said, noting the limited quality of the viewing lenses(镜片). It’s said some of the images - especially the ads - had a good 3D effect, but that other pictures were not clear or difficult to look at.1．The Europ e’s first 3D newspaper was from.A．Belgium B．France C．Germany2．in La Derniere Heure’s (DH) special edition had a three-dimensional effect.A．All the pictures and the textB．All the ads and the textC．All the pictures and ads3．From the forth paragraph, we know that .A．the 3D newspaper is very goodB．they should improve the 3D newspaperC．they should stop issuing the 3D newspaper4．The underlined word “well-lit” in Paragraph 7 means in Chinese.A．照明条件好的B．火燃烧得好的C．光线良好的5．Which of the following is right?A．It took two months to get ready for the 3D newspaper.B．It will take you a few minutes to read the pictures in 3C．D．All the images had a good 3D effect.E17、I am the captain of a ship from the Singapore Marine Police Force(新加坡海岸警备队). I have been with the Marine Force for eight years, though I was twenty-seven now. I loved the sea because of the cool sea winds, the fresh smell of the sea and the beautiful scenery. I also wanted to catch criminals(罪犯) and so I joined the Marine Police Force and do what I love.Recently, I was out on a boat with a few of my friends. We were not working but the Marine Police Force allowed us to use the sailboat for rest and amusement. We went fishing. We were on our way back when I found a ship with the name PSS Pollu. It was pouring oil into the sea. I was shocked. I picked up a loud speaker and shouted, "Stop your pollution at once and follow us back to shore!" But PSS Pollu decided to flee. We tried to catch them but their ship was too fast for us. We called the Marine Force base and asked for help. Two fast marine boats were sent and soon caught up with PSS Pollu and surrounded it. The ship had no choice but to give up. Six marine policemen searched PSS Pollu and discovered that it was carrying smuggled cigarettes(走私香烟). The men of PSS Pollu were charged in court. I was rewarded for the matter while off duty.1．The captain was when he became a member of the Singapore Marine Police Force?A．eight B．twenty-sevenC．seventeen D．nineteen2．The captain love the sea because he .A．liked going fishingB．loved the fresh smell of the seaC．liked to catch the sea animalsD．loved going boating3．The captain was out on a boat with some friends for .A．working B．stopping criminalsC．swimming D．resting4．Why did the captain call the Marine Force for help?A．Because the PSS Pollu want to flee.B．Because the men of PSS Pollu fight about them.C．Because his boat was too slow.D．Because he couldn’t pull the PSS Pollu back t o the shore.5．What’s the best title of this passage?A．A Special Day off B．Found Smuggled CigaretteC．I Was Award D．Not Pollute the SeaF18、Summer Term in the School of Life will start on Friday 25 January 2015, in Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia and will become the first international school to open its doors.To make everyday life rich, the writer Alain de Botton has worked hard at getting the best ideas and the School of Life is his brainchild（构想). Since it began in London in 2009, more than 50,000 people have taken part in its programs and its new way of life-long learning is now well-known all over the world.Summer Term in the School of Life is a 10-week project offering a selection of the UK’s most popular programs, led by Australia’s thinkers. “We are very excited to start the School of Life in Australia. We can’t wait to start receiving our first guests（客人）,” says Alain de Botton.Summer Term will include different classes, workshops and other special events held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 25January and 31 March. The conversation Café onsite will serve up a daily conversation menu, light food and of course, delicious coffee.“There has been a growing need among Australians to deal with the problems in life like love, creativit y, work, money, nature and death. The School of Life Australia will provide a space for us to explore (探测) these subjects,” says Sara Tiefebtun, Project Director of the School of Life Australia.Program details for the School of Life Australia’s Summer Ter m will be announced in December 2013. For more information sign up to our mailing list at:___________________Updates will also be shared regularly on Twitter________and Facebook/TheschoolofLifeAustralia.1．The School of Life will start to _______.A．make more friends in Australia.B．serve up a daily conversation menu.C．improve the quality of everyday life.D．offer the UK’s most popular programs2．At the School of Life Australia, the following will be explored EXCEPT_________.A．work, nature and deathB．love, work and creativityC．creativity, money and natureD．money, nature and fashion3．People can get more details for Summer Term by _________.A．letters B．the InternetC．telephone D．newspaper4．Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A．The School of Life in London.B．The School of Life in Australia.C．Summer Term in the School of Life.D．Some National School to be started.Ⅴ.书面表达19、书面表达假如你的英语老师让你们班的同学推荐一个要访问的国家，你推荐韩国，并用英语写了关于韩国的一篇介绍。

2024年福建省福州十八中学中考英语模试卷含答案考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、—Do you like thrillers or comedies, Mike?—___________. I think action movies are the most exciting.A．Both B．None C．Either D．Neither2、--I didn't see you at Olympic Sports Centre this morning. What happened?-- Sorry, I the exchange students around our school then.A．showed B．was showing C．am showing D．will show3、Madame Curie was born in Poland _____________ Nov. 7, 1867.A．in B．on C．at D．during4、He accepted the _______ with pleasure. He thought it an honor to attend such a great party.A．instruction B．invitation C．introduction D．invention5、---Mom, my knees have gone ___my jeans.---No kidding! I just bought it for you last week.A．off B．on C．through D．out6、—How do you like your new school, Kate?—It is very clean and beautiful ____it is a bit small.A．if B．since C．unless D．although7、He couldn't ________ an answer when I asked him why he was late.A．come over B．catch up with C．come out D．come up with8、—What are you looking for?—I’m looking for the ring________my husband bought me last year.A．which B．who C．whom D．where9、I’ll miss ____ kind and caring teacher along with the sweet memories of ____.A．our; ours B．ours; ours C．ours; our D．our; our10、Y ou should study hard. No one can _______ you ________a good future.A．provide, for B．provide, withC．keep, / D．protect, to haveⅡ. 完形填空11、Jody was ten years old when he decided he needed a job. He thought it might be 1 to keep worms(虫). He could sell them to farmers. So in 2 , he bought many worms. But that winter the cold weather killed all the wormsbecause he had not put them in a 3 place.The next spring Jody 4 again. He bought more worms. When winter came, he took them inside so they would stay warm. Many farmers bought his worms.One day when Jody was twelve, he got 5 It was from State of New York. The letter said, “Everyone who 6 things has to pay taxes (税)!” Jody made only one dollar selling worms. But he still7 to pay part of that money to the state. He told many people in his town what had 8 A reporter 9 Jody on TV. Many people saw it and they began to write letters to the state. The letters said that the law was unfair. Finally the law was 10 Children like Jody can now sell things without paying taxes to the state.1．A．boring B．lucky C．interesting2．A．autumn B．spring C．winter3．A．warm B．clean C．nice4．A．tried B．waited C．failed5．A．a present B．a letter C．an e-mail6．A．buys B．sells C．feeds7．A．hoped B．wanted C．had8．A．happened B．appeared C．followed9．A．saw B．played with C．reported10．A．passed B．changed C．movedⅢ. 语法填空12、The first thing people notice about other people is the way they look. If you look clean, people 1．(feel) as if you area hard-working person. A nice look shows that you value 2．(you). A nice look doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money 3．clothes or accessories(配饰). Someone can look uncomfortable in 4．expensive suit if they don’t brush their hair or clean their clothes. Someone else can seem to be good-looking in an old shirt and pants that has been cleaned. Besides, it’s also impo rtant 5．(consider) if your look is suitable for the situation. You may look lovely in your party clothes or feel 6．(confidence) in your business suit, 7．these would look out of style in a more casual(随便的) situation such as at a picnic or at the movies. It’s important to be comfortable in 8．you’re wearing, but you also need to fit in with what other people will be wearing. Wear suits for 9．you and the situation best: jeans and T-shirts are fine for friends and 10．(movie); a nice shirt and pants are more suitable for work.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、阅读下面材料，从每题所给的三个选项（A、B和C）中，选出最佳选项。

2023年中考英语模拟试卷注意事项1．考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回．2．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用0．5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡的规定位置．3．请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、准考证号与本人是否相符．4．作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案．作答非选择题，必须用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效．5．如需作图，须用2B铅笔绘、写清楚，线条、符号等须加黑、加粗．Ⅰ. 单项选择1、--- Excuse me, could you tell me ?--- It’s about 10 minutes by taxi.A．how far it is to go to Pukou Railway StationB．how far is it to go to Pukou Railway StationC．how long it takes to go to Pukou Railway StationD．how long does it take to go to Pukou Railway Station2、The strongest people are not always those who win, but those who don’t ________ when they lose.A．set up B．cheer up C．give up D．show up3、一The manager has come back from his business trip. He's asking you for the report.一Oh, my god! I haven't finished it yet. But he back at the company tomorrow.A．is expected B．expected C．was expected D．will be expected4、—Do you like thrillers or comedies, Mike?—___________. I think action movies are the most exciting.A．Both B．None C．Either D．Neither5、______ exciting sport it is to climb the mountains!A．How B．What C．What a D．What an6、---_____do you visit your grandparents, Timmy?---Once a week.A．How many B．How long C．How much D．How often7、The result is ________ worse than we thought!A．more B．even C．great D．much more8、—Can you tell me _____________?—Of course. Japan.A．what’s his job B．where does he come fromC．where he is from D．what language he speaks9、--Stop playing with your phone. It’s time to have a meeting.--Thank you for __________ me.A．inviting B．reminding C．encouraging10、一I went someone to write the report for me.一No! As a student, you depend on yourself.A．will B．can C．shall D．mayⅡ. 完形填空11、Once upon a time, there was an owl（猫头鹰）in the middle of a dark forest. All the animals knew that he was the wisest among 1 of them. So they often went to him and told him their problems. Then the owl always told them 2 to solve their problems.One day, a little bird came to the owl. She was 3 .“What’s wrong with you?” asked the owl.“I’m not happy at all, Mr. Owl. I don’t want to be a bird any more.” the bird 4 .“Why don’t you want to be a(n) 5 ?” asked the owl.“Because I am so small and weak,” she cried. “I want to be as big and strong as the lion. He is important, but I am not.”The owl said 6 in her ear. Then the bird dried her tears and 7 away. One week later, the bird came back. “Thank you very much, Mr. Owl. You are so 8 ,” she said to the owl. “I’m very happy now. Every day, I watch out for lions and tigers. When they come 9 , I shout as loudly as I can. Then my friends all run and hide. They often 10 me for that. I am useful and important now.”The wise owl smile d and said: “Dear, no one in the world is useless.”1．A．both B．all C．either D．none2．A．how B．why C．what D．when3．A．crying B．smiling C．singing D．sleeping4．A．agreed B．advised C．replied D．asked5．A．lion B．bird C．tiger D．owl6．A．nothing B．everything C．anything D．something7．A．ran B．flew C．drove D．swam8．A．bright B．bored C．polite D．active9．A．late B．slow C．far D．near10．A．hate B．leave C．thank D．worryⅢ. 语法填空12、If you need to call your parents but your phone is not with you, can you remember their numbers?To remember 11 numbers is not difficult.1．, because of the smartphone (智能手机), many of us2．(lose) this ability ,Chinese daily reported. What’s more, smartphones make our skills at giving directions weak, as well as3．(kill)face-to-face communications. Even when friends are having a meal together, 4．common for most to check their phones. According to a report by Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, 5．American company, Chinese people spend on average 170 minutes on their smartphones daily. For students, an addiction(上瘾) to smartphones does no good for6．(study). Research in Japan showed children who spend more than four hours a day on their phones do much worse7．(bad) in school tests than those who play with their phones for 30 minutes.It’s true that the smartphone has made our lives easier. But many also think they spend too much time on it, and this is bad for their study8．work. People are trying to change that.A new app(应用程序) named Forest9．(introduce) this month. It lets users plant a seed (种子) that grows into a tree over the next 30 minutes. During the half hour, users cannot use their phones, or the tree will die.A restaurant in Los Angeles, US, gives people a 5 % discount (折扣)if they don’t check their phones during a meal. Owner Mark Gold said that he hopes it gives people a way to enjoy their meal and really talk with friends andfamily10．person.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、Are you shy？If you are，you are not alone. In fact，close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people fell shy at some point in their lives. These days，shyness is becoming more and more common. Now，scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.Is it possible to be born shy？Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly，these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result，scientists think that some shyness is genetic.Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. The scientists said that these children were often bullied（欺负）by their older brothers and sisters. As a result，they became shy. At the same time，children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone，they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries，they found surprising differences. In Japan，most people said they were shy. But in Israel，only one of three people said so. What explains the difference？One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan，when people do not succeed，they feel bad about themselves. They blame（责备）themselves for their failure. In Israel，the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons，such as family，teachers，friends or bad luck. In Israel，freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure andare less shy.For shy people，it can be difficult to make friends，speak in class，and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversations. And don’t forget-if you are shy，you are not the only one.1．What is the passage mainly about？A．Happiness. B．Shyness. C．Kindness. D．Loneliness.2．What does the underlined word “genetic” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？A．Passed down from parents.B．Learned from friends.C．Taught by teachers.D．Made up by brothers.3．What can be learned from the passage？A．Most little babies are born shy and quiet.B．If you are shy now，you will be shy forever.C．Many shy children have older brothers and sisters.D．Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions.4．We can learn from the passage that__________ may cause shyness.A．genetics，grownups and birthplaceB．genetics，family size and birthplaceC．family size，grownups and failureD．genetics，family size and freedom5．Scientists suggest that shy people can get over the shyness by_____________.A．blaming their failure on outside reasonsB．trying new things and practicing conversationsC．getting themselves away from their shy parentsD．trying to understand reasons for their shynessB14、March 16th is World Sleep Day. This year’s slogan (标语) is “Breathe Easily, Sleep Well”. Its aim is to celebrate th e advantage of good and healthy sleep.Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthyamount is about eight to nine hours per night.But many students don’t get enough sleep because of early school start times and heavy homework. About 80 percent of middle school students don’t get enough sleep, the China Y outh and Childr en Research Center reported. For some students, they want to sleep early, but they keep worrying about their schoolwork and can’t fall asleep quickly. For others, they may even haveinsomniawhich might keep them awake all night.These sleeping problems grea tly affect people’s lives. Experts have shown that not having enough sleep for teenagers leads to poor grades. Students without enough sleep cannot pay attention in class or do well in sports. Also, the lack of sleep may make them depressed (沮丧的).Luckily, with good sleep habits, it is easier to fall asleep. Some of these good habits include avoiding drinks that make people excited late in the day, going to sleep at the same time each night, and sleeping in a comfortable place that is dark, quiet, and neither too warm nor too cold.1．If Li Hong is 15years old, how much sleep does she need every night?A．10-12 hours. B．8-9 hours.C．7 hours. D．Less than 7 hours.2．What might happen if teenagers don’t get enough sleep?A．They might not be able to finish their schoolwork.B．Their bodies and brains might grow better.C．They might do well in sports.D．They might feel depressed.3．The underlined word “insomnia” means “_______” in Chinese.A．健忘症B．肥胖症C．多动症D．失眠症4．Which is NOT a reason why so many students don’t get enough sleep?A．They cannot pay attention to their class.B．They have too much homework to do.C．They have sleeping problems.D．They have to get up very early to go to school.C15、Every year in March, while the two session(会议) are being held in Beijing, government officials give sports to the public. And they answer questions from journalists from both home and abroad. For this reason, interpreters(口译员) play a very important role.Zhang Lu is one of them. She usually interprets for top leaders. Zhang is known for her translations of Chinese literary quotes (文学典故). From the ancient poem Li Sao to the shi,ci and qu writing of later dynasties, she can interpret them well.How are interpreters like Zhang able to work so correctly and quickly? The source of their ability is largely hard work. Most of them majored in English in college and went through a great deal of training. After they become interpreters, they never stop learning. Zhang watches and listens to foreign media such as BBC, VOA and CNN on TV or the radio every day as part of her training. She described it as an “unshakable (不可动摇) routine”. She hardly ever breaks it.According to China Radio International, a month before the two sessions, the interpreters are told who they are going to interpret for. They then make full use of the month to prepare themselves. They try to predict what kinds of questions might be asked. They also look at literary quotes that the spokesperson might plan to use when they answer questions.There is no “secret” to the success of China’s best interpreters. It comes from hard work.1．What does Zhang Lu do?A．A top leader B．A government official C．A interpreter D．A journalist2．Zhang Lu trains herself by ______A．translating Chinese literary quotes B．answering questions in EnglishC．predicting the questions D．listening to foreign media every day.3．The underline word “routine” here probably means _______A．常规B．爱好C．基础D．训练4．The passage mainly talks about _______A．why interpreters play an important roleB．whom interpreters work forC．what interpreters usually do before two sessionsD．how to be a good and successful interpreterD16、Jess really felt very happy．When he arrived at his seat in the classroom that morning，he found an invitation on his desk．It was from several of his classmates asking him to join them on a camping trip．This was the first time he was asked to join in an out-of-school activity．Why were they asking him now? Nobody seemed to like him．In fact, he had been so lonely that he drowned his feelings with food. As a result, he had put on a lot of weight, and this gave the kids something more to make fun of him．Cindy, who was standing near Jess when he read the invitation, went out quickly to tell the others that the trick had worked．Everyone was pleased that Jess thought that was true．But there was no camping trip．The whole thing was made up．At first, Cindy thought it was fun．But later, when Jess told her that he was going to buy a sleeping bag with his savings, Cindy had a second idea．She knew that Jess’s family had little money, and she hated to see him spend his savings on something he would never use．Cindy also hated to tell Jess the truth．Her close friends would be angry with her．What could she do now?1．The underlined sentence “…he drowned his feelings with food” means“________”．A．he ate a lot to make himself feel less lonely B．he asked for a lot of food from his classmatesC．he brought his food to his classmates D．he had a lot of food to put on weight2．What would happen if Cindy told Jess the truth?A．Jess would go on the camping trip himself．B．Jess’s family would be angry with Cindy．C．Cindy might have trouble with her friends．D．Jess would be thankful to his classmates．3．If Jess really bought a sleeping bag，____________．A．everyone else would also buy one B．it would be the best in the classC．Cindy would pay for it D．he would have it for no use4．From the story we can guess__________．A．everybody would go camping except Jess B．Jess had few friends in the classC．Cindy was Jess’ best friend in the class D．Jess joined in many out-0f-school activitiesE17、Everybody likes taking selfies(自拍照), from your best friend to your favorite pop star. Selfies are taking over Renren and Sina Weibo. The word “selfie” was even named Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries in 2013. But why do people feel the need to take them? And are they doing us more harm than good?According to Dr. Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center in the US, posting a selfie shows a biological need for self-validation (自我验证). Humans have an area in their brain that controls social activity. Receiving positive feedback(反馈) on a selfie you have posted can be the same as someone stopping you in the street and praising your appearance. The act of taking a selfie also puts you in a position of power. Y ou are the director and the subject ofyour own work of art. It helps people feel in control of their self-image and can be a powerful tool.But can it go too far? The experts warn that too much time spent on selfies can affect people’s confidence, particularly in teenagers. If you are spending a lot of time choosing the perfect selfie outfit (着装) or finding the right angle (角度), then there could be a problem. Likewise (同样地), posting selfies can harm your personal relationships. UK studies found that many people find it hard to relate to people who are often posting selfies.So next time you catch your smartphone to take a quick selfie, it may be better to drop it straight back into your pocket. 1．What does Rutledge think of posting selfies?A．It helps people get to know each other.B．It helps people take better pictures.C．It just lets people show off their new clothes.D．It meets (满足) people’s need for self-validation.2．From Paragraph 2, we learn the following EXCEPT .A．it needs some art to take good selfiesB．the brain controls people’s social activityC．people want good comments (评论) on their selfiesD．taking selfies helps people feel in control of their self-image3．The experts think spending too much time taking selfies can .A．affect people’s confidenceB．give away people’s personal informationC．make people spend more on smartphonesD．cause people to spend less time with their friendsF18、阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

福州第十八中学2021年中考英语模拟试卷〔总分值150分，考试时间：120第一卷听力测试〔30分〕I. 听句子，选择正确的图画。

每题念一遍。

〔每题1分，共5分〕1._________2.__________3.___________4.______________5.______________ II. 听句子，选择正确的答语。

每题念一遍。

〔每题1分，共5分〕〔〕6. A. No, thanks. B. Thank you. C. Yes, I’m beautiful today. 〔〕7. A. Is that so? B. Don’t worry C. Sorry, I won’t〔〕8. A. It’s Friday. B. It’s cold. C. It’s June 20.〔〕9. A. No, problem. B. Never mind. C. With pleasure.III. 听对话，选择正确的答案。

对话念两遍。

〔每题1分，共10分〕听第一段对话，完成第11小题。

〔〕11. What country has the woman visited before?A. Japan.B. China.C. India.听第二段对话，完成第12小题。

〔〕12. Why didn’t Jenny look well?A. She was ill.B. She stayed up late.C. She was afraid of math.听第三段对话，完成第13小题。

〔〕13. How long will it take the woman to go to the library by bus?A. 10 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 30 minutes.听第四段对话，完成第14小题。

〔〕14. How does the man usually travel?A. By bus.B. By plane.C. By train.听第五段对话，完成第15－17小题。