B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当选项完成短文) (12分)The British are famous for how frequently（频繁）they say “sorry” — even when they make no mistakes.Believe it or not, it is____75____the most over-used word in the United Kingdom: whether they are sorry about the weather or sorry because someone else has knocked into them. ____76____, a British has blurted(脱口而出) at least one apology in the past hour or two.A recent ____77____ of more than 1,000 British finds that the person almost says “sorry” around eight times per day.But do the British really apologize more frequently than members of other cultures? If so, what’s the reason for this special behavior?Getting true information on the frequency of apologies in different countries is____78____ than you might think. “There’s certainly guess that Canadians and British apologize more than Americans, but it’s difficult to study in a way that would____79____any strong facts.” says Karina Schumann, a psychologist(心理学家) at the University of Pittsburgh.British society values that its members show____80____without disturbing someone else’s personal space, and without drawing attention to oneself. America, on the other hand, is a positive-politeness society, characterized by friendliness and a desire to feel part of a group.75. A) directly B) perhaps C) forever D) rather76. A) After all B) For example C) On average D) In return77. A) result B) performance C) survey D) message78. A) cheaper B) quicker C) deeper D) harder79. A) believe B) improve C) realize D) provide80. A) respect B) attitude C) tradition D) shameKeys: 75-80 BCC DDAB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)Today some people call Amsterdam the “City of Bicycles” because it is a city which is flat and convenient for bicycles.In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans had an idea. They believed that it would be better for everybody if only bicycles were allowed in the city centre. They were____75____that this would help to save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport. The group painted hundreds of bicycles____76____and placed them in public places around Amsterdam for people to use. ____77____was allowed to take them and use them for short journeys, whether he was a local or a foreigner. Wherever someone finished a journey, they would leave the bike there for someone else to use. The problem was that it didn’t work—thieves took all the bicycles within weeks!____78____, more than thirty years later, the “white bike” is back in town—this time with a computer chip (芯片) to____79____its every move! To take a bicycle, you have to put a special card inside. The new “white bike” is not white any more but is an unusual design with bright colours. The bikes are parked at special parking places and people who want to use them have to take them to another place that has enough room.There is already____80____traffic in central Amsterdam, because both locals and tourists have been using the white bikes. Thanks to the good ideas of lots of people, like the cycling fans in the 1960s, many people around the world have been enjoying city centre streets without cars for many years.75. A) awful B) wonderful C) hopeful D) thankful76. A) black B) brown C) blue D) white77. A) Anybody B) Everybody C) Nobody D) Somebody78. A) Instead B) However C) For example D) After all79. A) make B) mark C) record D) describe80. A) heavier B) worse C) safer D) lessKeys: 75-80 CDA BCDB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)In Chinese, it is known as the “precious land”. Full of mountains and Karst landforms (地貌), Guizhou has remained one of China’s unspoiled places.Last month, the southwestern province was chosen as one of the 52 ____75____ places to go in 2016 by the New York Times.Now Guizhou is starting to present its real feel to more visitors. The opening of the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed railway on Dec 26, 2014 has____76____the rail journey from more than 20 hours to only about four hours.A s the China Tour Guide website noted, Guizhou’s beautiful natural scenery is “a wonderland that you will never forget”. The most famous scenic spot is probably the Huangguoshu Waterfall. The noise of the waterfall can be heard____77____with huge amounts of water falling down it. It’s the largest waterfall in Asia, which is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide. The sunlight and rainbows also____78____the waterfall’s beauty, which seems to come from another world.Another eye-catching Guizhou attraction is it s colorful locals. The fact that people couldn’t get to the province for years helped many ethnic groups(少数民族)keep their____79____lifestyles and cultures. For example, Miao people still live in wooden houses on stilts (木桩), while the Dong people have old wind and rain bridges, giving people shelter when it rains.While____80____is different for different ethnic group s, sour and spicy tastes are common in Guizhou cuisine. With its use of tomatoes and just a touch of chili peppers, it is loved by anyone unwilling to the spicier Sichuan cuisine.75. A) top B) clean C) big D) kind76. A) raised B) widened C) cut D) delayed77. A) quickly B) clearly C) weakly D) smoothly78. A) take away B) put on C) keep off D) add to79. A) international B) fashionable C) traditional D) new80. A) food B) house C) living D) dressingKeys: 75-80 ACB DCAFour【2016届上海市长宁区金山区初三英语二模试题】B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)The idea of “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” was first written about in 390 AD. It means you should abide by (遵守) the customs of a country when you are there. You should not offend (冒犯) people when you visit their country. You should follow some of their practices and ways.This has become very wise advice for any traveler. It is a good idea to respect the different cultures around the world. If one understands the customs of a country, it is____75____to get around without upsetting people.Greeting people can be very different. In African countries usually no eye contact is made. This is a sign of____76____. However in America, this could be understood as being dishonest!When greeting someone in Germany, it needs to be formal and respectful. In Australia, however, a casual (非正式的) “G’ day mate” is common.Visiting a Russian family you may need to____77____your shoes. They would not like a gift of yellow flowers. In Germany, yellow flowers are appreciated.In some European countries, people behave in a formal and quiet way. In some African countries, people can be loud. They may____78____use jokes and laughter in serious meetings. This is normal in their customs.Be aware that people also use hand gestures and body language to communicate. People dance, sing, and celebrate differently. ____79____you are in a country that laughs and dances at a funeral, it may feel strange to you.If you do not understand the local customs, you may not enjoy your time in different countries. To avoid being____80____or making people angry, it is a good idea to learn the different customs of countries before you visit. Then, when in Rome, you can do as the Romans do.75. A) more difficult B) less comfortable C) easier D) quicker76. A) responsibility B) trust C) friendship D) respect77. A) take off B) take up C) take away D) take out78. A) usually B) also C) seldom D) already79. A) If B) Before C) Although D) Unless80. A) terrible B) embarrassed C) amazed D) tiredKeys: 75-80 CDA BABB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)My neighbor Ollie and I have been good friends since we were young. But I almost lost him as a friend forever!It started the day Ollie came to the Harvest Fair with my family. Ollie and I played the ringtoss(投环套物游戏). ____75____, I found Ollie was smiling at a kid behind me. It was Ethan. He and Ollie were on the same soccer team. They talked happily and almost in a little while, they moved over to a patch of grass and started playing.I followed them, but they played soccer together as if I didn’t ____76____. “The Rope Ladder looks fun,” I said. “Want to try it?” But neither of them looked up as if I was not there.Later, I ran away.On the ride home, my feelings were still so hu rt that I couldn’t even look at Ollie. “What’s wrong?” he asked, but I pretended not to hear. When I got to my house gate, I said under my breath to him, “You are the____77____friend I have ever had.” He looked surprised and a little angry.Ollie and I di dn’t speak to each other for a week. One day we happened to be at the park at the same time, and Ollie came over to me.“I can’t figure out what I did wrong,” he said.“Are you serious?” I said. “You were so rude that day. You abandoned(遗弃) me when Ethan showed up!”“You thought I was leaving you out____78____?”“Well, you weren’t trying to include me.”“I’m sorry! I was just surprised to see him there.” Ollie said, “Can we go back to being friends?”I thought about it. Having Ollie as a friend made life more fun and it seemed stupid to break up with him____79____there was one little argument. “OK,” I said.So we started hanging out again. Things were a little weird(奇怪的) at first, but they went pretty much back to____80____after a few days.As you know, ar guments can happen between even best friends. When you’re ready, talk itout with your friend and make sure you listen to each other’s point of view. If you decide that the friendship is worth it, try to forgive each other and get on with your lives!75. A) Suddenly B) Luckily C) Finally D) Immediately76. A) leave B) speak C) exist D) wait77. A) best B) funniest C) worst D) closest78. A) in a hurry B) on purpose C) over and over D) by mistake79. A) unless B) after C) because D) if80. A) quiet B) forgetful C) fresh D) usualKeys: 75-80 ACC BCDSix【2016届上海市闵行区初三英语二模试题】B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)Omega Teen Camp is an experience like no other! Our summer camp is about fun, connection, self-awareness, and self-expression.Here, teens aged 13–17 have the freedom to____75____from more than 50 activities each day. We offer lots of traditional summer camp activities like crafts, swimming, boating and basketball.What makes the Omega Teen Camp unique (独特的)✧Taking part in workshops and experiences.✧High quality instruction and leadership by professional teachers.✧ A summer programme for teens that allows room for choice and self-direction.✧Focusing on the integration (综合) of body, mind and spirit.✧Omega Teen Camp offers everything teenagers and parents would____76____from a teen summer camp. Teens can build confidence and self-respect by having fun and exciting activities.✧You will challenge yourself and find inner strength. You will get used to your body and learn new ways to move.✧If you’re looking for a teen summer camp, Omega Teen Camp has the progressive summer programme for teens you have been looking for.Our____77____The Omega Teen Camp is directly owned and operated by Omega School in Rhinebeck, New York. Omega is the nation’s largest and most trusted education provider and is highly regarded for its pioneering work in studies____78____health, yoga, psychology, world music and art, etc.Our LocationThe Omega Teen camp is located in Holmes, New York, ninety minutes north of New York City. We have a____78____–week summer camp programme running from July 16 to August 12.Come and join Omega Teen Camp. It must be a great place to be____80____who you are.75. A) compare B) choose C) organize D) prevent76. A) introduce B) suggest C) explain D) expect77. A) Background B) Ambition C) Business D) Friendship78. A) as well as B) in favour of C) such as D) because of79. A) two B) four C) six D) eight80. A) exactly B) actually C) luckily D) probably Keys: 75-80 BDA CBAB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)World Post Day is celebrated on October 9. This day is the date when the first postal union, the Universal Postal Union (UPU,万国邮联)，was started in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland.Post is one of the oldest way of____75____. The postal service is part of people’s daily life all over the world. People send or____76____letters and parcels through the postal service.Did you know that China was one of the first countries to have a postal service? Expertsdisagree about the date, but it is likely that there was a system during the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC).____77____, some experts think that there may have been a postal system before then. In the Zhou Dynasty (1122-256 BC), Confucius(孔子) (551-479BC) said: “News of deeds travels faster than the mail.”Experts believe that the Chinese Postal Service has been in use for the longest amount of time in the world.Many students collect stamps for a ____78____. This, according to UPU, helps young people to learn about the world.“The____79____way to learn about a country is probably through stamp collecting,”says Anthony Alverno, a UPU official.Through stamp collecting you can____80____in time to hundreds of years ago or go into outer space. You can meet famous people, or learn about places and animals from around the world.“It does not cost a lot of money and most of all it is full of fun,” says Alverno.World Post Day is celebrated in many ways. Postal service in many countries use this day to have stamp exhibitions and use special stamps.75. A) travelling B) communicating C) living D) working76. A) receive B) borrow C) accept D) deliver77. A) In addition B) In fact C) In other words D) In this way78. A) habit B) harvest C) hobby D) holiday79. A) quickest B) slowest C) safest D) funniest80. A) go over B) go out C) go on D) go backKeys: 75-80 BAB CADB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当选项完成短文) (12分)Shakira Mebarak Ripoll, a young Colombian superstar, grew up in Barranquilla, Colombia, a coastal city of about one million people. From a very early age, she was surrounded (包围) by themusic of different____75____. Her father is from the country of Lebanon in Asia, and her mother is Colombian. She remembers giving her first public show at the age of four, when the music in a Middle Eastern restaura nt encouraged her to get up and dance. “I____76____with the sense of being on stage (舞台)’”, she says. “It was all I could dream of and enjoy.”Shakira devoted (投身于) herself to learning____77____to dance, sing and play guitar. By the time she was 18, her songs were on the radio all over South America. She gained fans of all ages, including the world-famous Colombian writer Gabriel. “Shakira’s music has a____78____character that doesn’t look like anyone else’s,” says Gabriel. “And no one can sing or dance li ke her.”Shakira’s next____79____was to reach an even bigger audience. In 2002, she released (= published) a new album (唱片集) with songs in both English and Spanish. The songs mixed many musical styles: from Andean flutes and Argentine tango music, to Middle Eastern dance music and American and British rock and roll.Now that she has fans all over the world, Shakira____80____that her music can one day help bring people together. She says, “I hope that I can bridge those differences between us. It’s an advent ure, a dream.”75. A) seasons B) prices C) cultures D) events76. A) made a living B) fell in love C) kept in touch D) got tired77. A) when B) what C) how D) why78. A) personal B) common C) similar D) general79. A) course B) chance C) manner D) goal80. A) pretends B) predicts C) proves D) protectsKeys: 75-80 CBC ADBB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)On a snowy day, Xia Qihang fell down on his way home. He fell so hard that his trousers broke. However, when he arrived home, his parents only complained that he was so careless and then said ____75____ to comfort him.This 15-year-old boy from Zhuhe Junior High School, Heilongjiang, is not alone. Over halfof male middle school students hope to get more ____76____ from their parents, according to the latest report conducted by the National Institute of Education Sciences. It says that in fact only two out of every 10 parents give boys enough help.The report also shows that boys like to deal with problems in their own ways____77____asking for help from parents. Most students agree with this. Luo Te, 12, ____78____to talk to his friends or listen to music. “I’m afraid that my parents won’t understand me,” he said.Indeed, there still seems to be a gap (代沟) between parents and boys. When they communicate with each other, they____79____talk about school. Because they hardly find out other topics to talk about according to the report. Teng Jiajun, 15, is a typical (典型的) example. He tried to share his interest in pop star Jay Chou with his parents, but they didn’t listen to him at all. “We live in two worlds,” he said.But some boys don’t agree with the results at all. They____80____their parents. Zheng Quanhang, 15, Xia’s classmate, talks abo ut everything with his parents, anything from travel to future plans. When he gets in trouble, he tells his parents frankly (坦诚地). “We are like good friends. They don’t encourage me every day. But a simple word makes me happy. For me, that’s enough,” he sa id.75. A) something B) anything C) everything D) nothing76. A) support B) money C) freedom D) time77. A) in favour of B) instead of C) because of D) with the help of78. A) prefers B) refuses C) happens D) forgets79. A) never B) already C) mainly D) recently80. A) get tired of B) get along well withC) have a pity on D) take care ofKeys: 75-80 DAB ACBB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当选项完成短文) (12分)Today, more and more popular novels, both modern and old, are being turned into films inHollywood. Yet why are some of these films so successful, while others seem to lose the main idea of the book completely?CharactersOne of the most important things in a film is having characters that the audience can relate to(与…有某种联系). It does not matter what job they do, where they live, or even whether they are good or bad. However, the audience must be able to recognize something of themselves in them. ____75____, no one wants to spend two hours watching people they do not like or understand.ActorsWhen you read a book, you often build a picture of the____76____in your mind. For example, if you have imagined a character as short and dark-haired, it can be quite a surprise when you go to the cinema and see a tall actor with blond hair. Producers often feel the need to____77____famous actors, but they should not do this unless these actors are completely right for the story. When they put the wrong person in the film, they often ruin(破坏) the effect of the film as a whole.Learning____78____Books can be read over a long period of time. So writers can look very closely at every little detail, and spend a lot of time thinking about the best descriptions. People producing films have to make them move more ____79____, or they are afraid that their audience will get bored. That’s why the most important is learning which parts should stay, which should be cut from the film. EndingsThe biggest problem with some films is that they change the ending to make it happier, and this may let part of the audience feel pleased. To many people, however, it loses the meaning of the book. A film needs to stay true to the main idea of a book, even if it makes some people____80____. There are few things worse than seeing a book you love turned into a terrible film.75. A) After all B) By the way C) In addition D) At last76. A) famous actors B) main charactersC) beautiful houses D) attractive views77. A) choose B) become C) report D) meet78. A) where to start B) when to finish C) how to act D) what to cut79. A) easily B) carefully C) quickly D) clearly80. A) frightened B) tired C) disappointed D) unluckyKeys: 75-80 ABA DCCB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分) Dear Frank,Hawaii is a wonderful place I’m here with my parents for two weeks. We have a hotel that is right on the ocean, so I’ve been spending all of my days on the beach. I don’t have to wear shoes____75____I’ve been here!Oh, before I forgot to mention it, I’ve been learning how to ride a surfboard! You can rent(租)surfboards from a hut on the beach. You can also take surfing lessons. I’ve found that so far the most____76____part about surfing is balancing on the surfboard. You have to lie down on the board first. I thought it would be very easy, but for me the board keeps____77____in the water. It’s harder to control than it looks. After you lie on the board, you use it to swim further out to sea. About twenty metres from the shore, you turn the surfboard around and wait for a wave. When a wave comes, you have to move with it on your surfboard and catch it. At first, I wasn’t swimming quickly enough and I couldn’t____78____any waves. After many attempts, I finally managed to catch a wave and I rode it all the way back to the beach. It was great! Of course, I was still lying on the____79____the whole day.Even though I’ve been trying for a few days now, I still can’t stand on the board. I guess I need more practice. Still, to be honest, ____80____lying down, surfing is great fun. Well, Mum is calling, so I’ve to go. I wish you were here surfing with me. Take care.Yours,Steve75. A) for the first time B) at the same time C) for the time being D) the whole time76. A) interesting B) difficult C) exciting D) boring77. A) turning over B) turning out C) turning down D) turning up78. A) compete with B) complain about C) keep up with D) depend on79. A) stomach B) back C) bed D) beach80. A) only B) even C) by D) fromKeys: 75-80 DBA CABB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)It was a very fine day , Jane went to the theatre on her birthday with her sister and brother-in-law, Bill. It was a historical play, set ____75____the eighteenth century, so all the actors were wearing costumes of the period. The first act was quite exciting. It was about a gipsy (吉普赛人) who had hypnotic(催眠) powers. At first he had used these powers to help people who were ill. But now he used them for the sake of (为了) money. He hypnotized a nobleman and put him under his ____76____ as part of his plan. When the curtain fell for the intermission(席间休息), the audience clapped loudly. Jane had ____77____ been to the theatre before, so the acting and costumes made her quite excited.During the intermission, she looked around at the rest of the audience in the balcony(戏剧院楼厅). She looked down to the stalls(正厅前排座位) and along the boxes. Suddenly, her gaze stopped. A man in one of the boxes____78____a gun and aiming it at the editor. “Look over there,” Jane whispered her sister. “Whatever do you think he is going to do ?” “It must be a(an) ____79____of the play,” replied her sister, “No one has been shot in the theatre since Abraham Lincoln.” “I suppose you are right,” said Jane. “ You’ve seen the play before, Bill. Does anyone get shot during the second act?” “I can’t remember. Anywhere the director could have introduced it. Don’t worry. I’m sure it’s all right.” Halfway through the second act the gipsy had an argument and then a fight with the nobleman. In the middle of the fight, the gipsy fell down on the stage. The audience gasped(惊吓得屏住呼吸). They____80____that he had fainted. Jane looked at the box where the man with the gun had been. He had gone!75. A) on B) for C) in D) out76. A) order B) arms C) control D) reach77. A) seldom B) always C) often D) regularly78. A) brought out B) was carrying C) was holding D) raised79. A) part B) character C) result D) end80. A) hoped B) thought C) observed D) realized Keys: 75-80 CCA CABB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)For a period of a month some time ago I became a vegetarian(素食者). Some people won’t eat meat because they think it is cruel to animals, or because they care about their health. My reason is a little 75 : it is love.I simply wanted to remember my grandmother by not eating meat. My grandmother spent a large part of her life as a vegetarian, and some of my happiest childhood memories in Thailand were about sharing a 76 with her.In fact, as a child, I learned how to value(珍惜) food not from dishes my mother often cooked 77 from the simple dinner my grandmother prepared. Often, dinner with Grandma would come with interesting stories she had known from her childhood.Grandma passed away more than ten years ago. Now I am an adult living in San Francisco, and Grandma’s vegetarian suppers and stories have become a distant past. But one morning, I suddenly thought that I could 78 hear the sound of my grandmother’s voice because she had left me forever. So I decided to become a vegetarian for a month.In a city famous for its dining experience, this was 79 . I refused several dinner parties for fear of offending (冒犯) the hosts. I stopped walking by restaurants where the smell of good cooking would be in the air. My best friend wondered if there was something wrong with me.Now, I 80 her way. I invited friends who wanted to taste vegetarian food. And as we ate, I told them stories I had known as a child.75. A) different B) clear C) simple D) natural76. A) house B) book C) film D) meal77. A) and B) or C) but D) nor78. A) all over B) once again C) in time D) no longer79. A) difficult B) easy C) strange D) amazing80. A) asked B) followed C) believed D) leftKeys: 75-80 ADC DABB. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当选项完成短文) (12分)Coconut Island is a beautiful island with, of course, coconut palms (椰子树), golden beaches and clear blue sea. I’m sorry, I made a ____75____ there. Coconut Island was a beautiful island. There are still coconut palms, golden beaches and clear blue sea but not like before. So, what happened?Well, I have a friend who was here five years ago. Her photo album is full of wonderful pictures of empty beaches. Also she has pictures of small, wooden bungalows (小屋) on the beach. No need to book, she said, just ____76____ and you have the place to yourself - very basic, cheap, quiet and peaceful.Not anymore! The beach is ____77____ empty - it’s crowded all day! There is music from the cafés, children are shouting and screaming, and the hotels are very expensive. Most of the hotels are full of holidaymakers who booked their trip months ago. I’m lucky to have a small room at the back of one hotel, and it’s still expensive.But perhaps this is____78____? Not only are the roads better but there is also a new medical clinic. The local kids now speak English “Mister, mister, you want t-shirt?” and there are many new businesses opening all the time. ____79____I see an old woman trying to cross the road from her house to the shops. It’s no longer a sma ll, quiet road but a large and very busy one. She looks nervous and waits for someone to walk with her. The children no longer ride bicycles but race around the island on motorbikes. It’s not so____80____either - my friend stayed in a bungalow on the beach that had no lock. Now the hotel room says it’s a good idea to put things in the safe box.Are things getting better or worse?75. A) decision B) noise C) living D) mistake76. A) show up B) look up C) wake up D) take up77. A) even B) never C) ever D) also。
