(完整版)2018北京东城区初三(二模)英语

【西城二模】四､阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题｡(共10分，每小题2分)Mom's Recipe for LifeI have a lot of Mom's recipes in a blue box where all my special ones were put，like the pumpkin pie she made during my growing up years. Even so，the recipe I treasure most is not on any index card，nor did she send it to me in a letter. Instead，she lived this recipe all of her life.My mother grew up in a small coal mining town in southwest Iowa. My grandfather once told me that she knew no stranger;she considered everyone in that community her friend. That attitude continued wherever she lived for the rest of her life.As a teen，I was embarrassed(尴尬的)every time my mother talked to strangers and offered a smile to everyone in the store or on the city bus. Almost all of them responded(回应)with a bright smile of their own. Some spoke，others nodded their heads at this elderly woman who brought a little light into their day.What really sold me on Mom's approach to life was her experience on the senior bus. The weeks I could not be there，，I asked her how it went.“ Ha!”she said，“ I got on that bus and what did I see?Thirteen little old ladies and one old man，and not one word was spoken.”I wondered how long it would be until the silence on that bus would change. On my next visit，Mom mentioned the 13 little old ladies on the bus and something one of them had told her.“ Oh，are you talking with them now?”I asked.“ Of course，”she said. “ One day I climbed up the steps of the bus and before I looked for a seat，I gave them a big smile and I said，‘ Isn't it a wonderful day?I noticed a few shy smiles.”Mom didn't give up. She greeted them all each time she got on the bus and before long，the whole group was laughing and talking to one another. The bus became more than just transportation.When we went to the various stores，I watched as she smiled and chatted with perfect strangers. Some of them looked like the poorest person you'd ever met，but once Mom smiled at them and started a conversation，most responded favorably. My mother didn't embarrass me any longer. I found myself admiring her.She's been gone for ten years but I've carried on her recipe for life. It was me who had done the smiling first and all those people had responded. My mother didn't lecture but taught me by example. She'd given me a recipe for life.34. Where did the writer's mom grow up?35. Did the people talk on the bus on Mom's first trip?36. What did Mom do to make the bus more than transportation?37. How did the writer feel about Mom in the end?38. What is Mom's recipe for life?34. In a small coal mining town in southwest Iowa.35. No，they didn't.36. She greeted them all each time she got on the bus.37. Proud.38. The attitude of considering everyone her friend.【东城二模】四、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

东城区2019-2020学年度第二学期初三年级统一测试(二)英语试卷学校____________姓名__________ 班级___________ 教育ID号_____________知识运用(共14分）一、单项填空（共6分,每小题0. 5分)从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. I'm sorry I didn't call you. I didn't find ____________ phone number.A. myB. hisC. yourD. her2. We usually have lunch __________ 12 o'clock at school.A. inB. onC. atD. of3. George felt really happy ________ he got an A in English.A. becauseB. ifC. thoughD. while4. We ___________arrive on time or we will be in trouble.A. canB. mustC. mayD. might5. — Which dress is __________, the blue one or the purple one?—The purple one.A. beautifulB. more beautifulC. most beautifulD. the most beautiful6. — ____________ is that tall woman?—She's my aunt Martha.A. WhoB. HowC. WhatD. Where7. —Jason, don't make so much noise. Anna _____________ for her math exam.— Sorry, Mum. I won't.A. studiesB. studiedC. has studiedD. is studying8. Mum _________ in the garden reading when I got home yesterday.A. sitsB. satC. was sittingD. is sitting9. When I was on my way home, it _______________ to rain.A. startsB. startedC. will startD. has started10. It is really a great movie. I _____________ it several times.A. seeB. sawC. will seeD. have seen11. Our lives ___________ greatly by 5G technology in the near future.A. changeB. are changedC. will changeD. will be changed12. 一Do you know ___________________ at weekends?— I'm not sure. You can check it online.A. what time does the shop openB. what time the shop opensC. what time did the shop openD. what time the shop opened二、完形填空（共8分,每小题1分）阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

2018北京各城区高三二模英语分类汇编--阅读理解A【西城二模】AGreat Books for Every Readerrings or swingingledtrapeze performerMarilees, to share how his instructor made one of the best catchers in the circus world out of an unwilling schoolthe human spirit and the energetic life on a circus train or inside a sweaty tin truck.Brunswick’s N.W. Miramichi,unforgettable first trip to a breathtaking region of Canada.during his manyfilled withlife in the marines.36. If you are interested in Canadian wilderness, you can read _____.A. She Flies Through the AirB. I Chose to Be a U.S. MarineC. Never Quote the Weather to a Sea LionD. A Century on New Brunswick’s N.W. Miramichi37. Which two authors of the following have a similar experience?A. Lee Stath and Paul Binder.B. Lee Stath and George S. Mumford.C. Paul Binder and George W. Carrington.D. George S. Mumford and George W. Carrington.38. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.A. introduce the authorsB. provide special offersC. expand readers’ horizon sD. recommend the books【东城二模】AAre you concerned about that tree in the front yard? Have tree branches been falling off that evergreen tree over the garage? Or maybe you just need tree removal or some regular tree pruning to let that rare Portland sunshine shine in?Urban Forest Pro in Portland is a full-service tree care company providing the Portland area with tree services. If you have a problem, any problem, that involves trees, our tree service and removal experts can help you solve it. Below are our most popular tree services.Tree Pruning - Our arborists（树艺师） are trained to recognize the unique needs of your trees, taking into account factors such as the tree’s age, hea lth& prior pruning. Doing tree pruning, we selectively remove certain parts of a tree according to the goals of our customers such as roof protection, increased sunlight, view clearance, and privacy protection. Our arborists can in mostcases come up with a pruning method that is both beneficial for the tree’s health and longevityand meets the needs of our customers.Tree Removal - Our arborists use the latest techniques and skills to assure the safety of your home, roof, and nearby structures to make sure your tree removal is done successfully. All tree debris（残骸） is roped down and kept under our control at all times to ensure your tree removal is safe.Tree Assessment - A tree assessment provides customers, for a small fee, with a verbal explanation of the condition of their trees. In addition, the arborist may describe any DIY options you might have to correct or improve the problem. It is also of value for customers who cannot afford to have tree services done at this time but only want to make a budget now.Tree Planting - We have a large selection of affordable high quality trees that are handpicked by our arborists, or our customers can also purchase their own trees and have them planted under the best conditions by a knowledgeable professional from our company. Our arborists can also use their extensive knowledge of trees to make recommendations as to which trees would work best in your yard.For more information, please check out our blog!36. Urban Forest Pro in Portland _________________.A. provides free training on tree protectionB. takes care of trees in public areasC. offers tree services to customersD. focuses on tree sales37. What will an arborist do in the process of tree pruning?A. Select the healthiest trees.B. Move the tree to a new place.C. Cut off unnecessary branches.D. Clear leaves away from the roof.38. Customers who are short of money may receive the service of __________.A. Tree PruningB. Tree RemovalC. Tree PlantingD. Tree Assessment【海淀二模】AMy First Day of SchoolFear started taking over, I was walking into my first school in America. I had traveled a long distance from India in order to join my parents, who had been for three years, hoping America would help my future. My father decided that I would be better off going to school here, so I enrolled(登记)in the local high school in my new town.I was afraid how I would do. On the first day, I went to my second period class after I had missed my first. With anxiety, I reached for the door, opening it slowly. Without paying attention to my classmates, I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class. With a soft voice he answered. “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I would never get in India because we didn’t have anything like that. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I didn’t actually want to pick a seat. In India we had fixed seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector. In Indian schools, we didn’t use the technology we had. We had to take notes as the teacher spoke.It was noon. I was very confused about when I would have lunch. I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the regular process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. She said, “It’s still fourth period.”“But the bell just rang,” I said.Changing from a gentle tone to a harsher(刺耳的)one, she said, “That is the lunch bell, young man.”I apologized. Without another word I headed for the cafeteria. I felt lucky because we didn’t have this in India. Every confusion seemed like a barrier I had to get through to reach my goal. At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus which we didn’t have in India either. I spotted my bus and sat down inside happily. I was thinking, today wasn’t o bad.36. The author attended an American high school because _______.A. his father preferred American schoolsB. his family wanted him to have a bright futureC. his mother had worked in it for 3 yearsD. he had been longing to leave his homeland37. What do we know about the author's first day of school?A. He went to the wrong class for the second periodB. He met some enthusiastic teachers and classmatesC. He got the Course Requirements sheet from his classmateD. He experienced differences from the Indian schools in many ways38.How did the author feel at the end of the day?A. WorriedB. PuzzledC. RelievedD. Excited36. B 37. D 38. C【丰台二模】AClimbing Without RopesThe popular image of the mountain climber is of a person carefully climbing a steep cliff with a network of safety ropes, but it is not the only kind. Many climbers now enjoy bouldering. It’s more accessible and better for the environment.Figure 1: The climber has two routes she could take, one to the left and one to the right. The left one appears easier because it has a jug within easy reach, but look what happens if she chooses that direction. She gets stuck on the rock and has to go back down. Sometimes that is even more difficult than going up.Figure 2: The climber takes the one to the right this time. Using a foothold and placing her right hand in a crimp, she is able to lift herself up and locate other handholds. After only a few moves, she is able to throw her leg over the top of the boulder and pull herself up.36. According to the passage, bouldering .A. is an indoor sportB. has no safety protectionC. needs maps and equipmentD. is a steep cliff climbing37. Bouldering becomes popular because .A. it challenges the limitsB. it costs lessC. it builds minds and bodiesD. it is a team game38. According to the example, the right route is .A. a shortcutB. a dead endC. tough but to the topD. lined with jugs39. The passage is likely to appear in .A. a book reviewB. a science reportC. a newspaper advertisementD. a sports magazine【朝阳二模】AIt’s heartbreaking to learn about all of the cruel things done to gorillas (大猩猩). In Africa, for example, the killers use guns to kill your fellows for meat. They don’t understand the influence their actions are having on gorillas. Another thing is the loss of gorillas’ natural home, which is caused by the improved infrastructure such as building roads and airports. When we cut down trees, you become homeless. We take away your shelter and sources of food, leaving you with very little chance of survival.Some of my classmates are writing to the relevant departments about these serious problems. Hopefully these letters will make a difference during your lifetime. Over the past three months, my class has been researching on gorillas, and I’ve learned so many things. For example, I’ve learned that you have a lot of feelings similar to mine and you are al ways so careful with everything you do. I think that you are really worth saving.36. According to the passage, Koko is probably ______.A. a killer of gorillasB. a member of the gorilla familyC. an expert on gorillasD. a governor in charge of gorillas37. What is mainly talked about in the second paragraph?A. The problems gorillas face at present.B. The danger gorillas cause for humans.C. The unique characteristic gorillas have.D. The natural environment gorillas live in.38. The author suggests that ______.A. gorillas should be protected in nature reservesB. killers for gorillas should be legally responsibleC. organizations should be set up to protect gorillasD. people should make donations to gorilla protection。

东城区2017 — 2018学年第二学期初三年级统一测试(二)英语试卷1.本试卷共12页，满分60分，考试时间90分钟。

2.在试卷和答题卡上准确填写学校、班级、姓名和考号。

3.试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

4.在答题卡上，选择题用2B铅笔作答，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。

5.考试结束，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

知识运用（共14分）―、单项填空（共6分，每小题0. 5分）从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. ——Excuse me, can I use your pen? I forgot to bring——Sure, here you are.A. mineB. yoursC. oursD. theirs2. Our study group often meets the school library.A. atB. onC. ofD. with3. ——do you usually visit your grandparents?——On Saturdays.A. WhyB. HowC. WhenD. Where4. ——Mike, you run this term than last term.——Yes. I’ve trained hard.A. fastB. fasterC. fastestD. the fastest5.——I take your order, please?——Yes, I’d like a sandwich.A. MustB. NeedC. MayD. Should6. ——Why are you so noisy?一Sorry, we the play for the school talent show.A. practiseB. practisedC. will practiseD. are practising7. My mother gets up at 6 o’clock and breakfast for us every day.A. cooksB. cookedC. is cookingD. wascooking8. ——How was your holiday?——Wonderful! I to Shanghai Disneyland Park with my parents.A. goB. am goingC. wentD. willgo9. ——I hear Tom is in hospital. What happened to him?——He was hit by a bicycle when he the street yesterday afternoon.A. crossesB. is crossingC. will crossD. wascrossing10. My sister Anna as a nurse since she finished college.A. worksB. has workedC. will workD. worked11. ——Have you finished your report?——Not yet. It next Monday.A. will be finishedB. will finishC. is finishedD. finishes12. ——Jane, could you tell me the beautiful kite?——Oh, I bought it in a shop in Nanluoguxiang.A. where will you buyB. where you will buyC. where did you buyD. where you bought二、完形填空（共8分，每小题1分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

2018年北京市东城区中考英语二模试卷（含答案）to-date information about the world business inEurope, Asia a nd America19school, weekend or summer job and students who work between 10 and school activities59 What does the passage mainly talk about?A What money means to teensB Why teens should work after schoolC Whether parents should help teens find jobsD Hoteens get money for after-school activities七、阅读短，根据短内容，从短后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有一项为多余项。

（共 8 分，每小题 2 分）Anna and Jane had tickets for a pop concert in London They were very excited about the concert They had planned their day in London very carefully They worked out which train s to catch, where to eat and where they wanted to go shopping 60 A friend of Jane’s was working with the sound equipment backstage（后台） He said he could get them special passes so they could go backstage He promised to ask the group if the girls could e to say “Hello” He said that he was sure he could get them the group’s autographs（签名） 61 !Then two days before the concert, Anna got a cold 62 , even though she stayed in bed and took medicine On the evening before the concert, she had a fever and was very sick indeed Anna’s mother rang Jane “Anna is too sick to go to the concert,” she said “You had better find someone else to go wi th”。

东城区2022-2023学年度第二学期初三年级统 一 测试（二）英语试卷2023.6 教育I D 号 学校班级 姓名 0 。

考生l ．本试卷共10页，共两部分，共38题，满分60分，考试时间9 分钟 2． 教育I D 号。

在试卷和答题卡上准确填写学校、班级、姓名和 3 须知 ．试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

4． 在答题卡上，选择题用2B 铅笔作答，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。

第 一 部分一 本、从下面各题所给的A 、 比C 、 D 四个选项中 一，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. This bag i s. My - aunt bought i t for me last Sunday. A. his B. yours C. hersD. mine 2.—D a d, what shal l we do — —H o w about making a cake? Grand ma's b ir thday?A. forB. ofC. inD. to 3.—G eorge, s top! You —S orry, Mo m!touch my co mputer ; I 'm working. A . couldn'tB. needn'tC. mustn'tD. wouldn't 4.A m y loves music very much and she sings A. beaut i fu l lythan m e ꢀ B. more beaut i ful ly C. most beaut i fu l lyD. the most beaut i ful ly 5.—J ac k,do you go running?B. ho w muchꢀ Every morning. A. ho w long 6. Hurry up, A. or C. how often D. ho w soon you wi l l miss the train . B. soC. but ho me yesterday afternoon, i t began to ra i n.B. wi l l walkC. was walk ingD. and 7. W hi le l A. walk D. a m walking 英语试卷 第1页（共10页）。

2019年北京东城区初三二模英语试卷一、单项选择（每小题0.5分，共6分）1. A.his B.her C.our D.yourMy mother is a teacher. She loves job very much.2. A.at B.of C.from D.byI have a new model car. I got it my dad.3. A.who B.what C.which D.how—Linda, is the man at the school gate?—He is Mr. Smith, our new head teacher.4. A.if B.when C.though D.becauseNancy didn't go to school yesterday she had a fever.5. A.hard B.harder C.hardest D.the hardestJim wants to get better grades, so he studies than before.6. A.may B.must C.should D.canJenny is only eight years old, but she cook.7. A.studies B.has studied C.is studying D.studiedKeep quiet, Tom. Your sister in her room.8. A.went B.were going C.have gone D.goWhen we were in Sanya, we swimming in the sea every day.9.—Oh, Helen. You have so many photos of Shanghai Disneyland.—Yes, I there three times. It's fantastic.A.amB.wasC.have beenD.will be10.A.walks B.is walking C.will walk D.walkedDavid lives near school, so he to school every day.11.A.does B.will do C.is done D.will be doneI think more and more work by robots in the future.12.A.how you will work outB.how you worked outC.how will you work outD.how did you work out—Sam, can you tell me this math problem so fast?—Sure, let me show you.二、完形填空（每小题1分，共8分）13.Building Оur Community"Mom, I hope Steve can take me to the park next weekend." I said."Sorry, Lucy, " Mom said. " your brother is volunteering next weekend to help 1 a house for a family."I remembered Steve's eyes had lit up when he first told me about the community home building project. He was good at building and fixing things, so he was 2 to do something. Now that he was seventeen, he was finally old enough to take part in it."It's not 3 , " I complained. "Steve can change a family's life, but what can I do? I'm only ten."Mom put on her serious look. "Don't think about it like that. Lucy , "she said,"people make a 4 by thinking about what they can do, rather than what they can't do."Mom's words echoed in my head later that day. Maybe she was right. I might not be able to physically build a house but I could 5 money to help.The next day before class, I talked to my teacher, Mr. Brown, about my idea ."Well,we can brainstorm about it" he said, "I bet your classmates will have some good ideas, 6 will be the best way to make this happen."After I explained my idea in class, Brason raised his hand ."My uncle owns a T-shirt shop. Maybe he can print some T-shirts that we can 7 ."1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8."Great idea!" Mr. Brown said. Then, after a lively discussion, we decided on "Building Our Community" as our slogan（口号） to print. Marla, our class artist, agreed to draw the design.By Friday, the T-shirts had been printed, and I had posted details about the sale on our class Web page. Our Saturday sale was a success. We earned $125. After the sale, we went to the community center. I 8 handed over the money.Mom and Mr. Brown had both been right. Everyone cando something, and together we can achieve something great.A.buildB.find C.clean D.buy A.afraidB.freeC.sorryD.eager A.easyB.fairC.safeD.interesting A.suggestionB.decisionC.differenceD.promise A.saveB.makeC.spendD.raise A.TeamworkB.LeadershipC.Argumentpetition A.showB.wearC.sellD.give A.honestly B.proudly C.bravery D.secretly三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共26分）14. We have penfriends from all over the world who are interested in friendship,cultural exchange, language learning and travel.15, AustraliaHello! My name is Lucas, I live in Australia with my parents and mylittle sister. I have many hobbies including basketball, swimming andtraveling around the world. I would love to meet someone from Asiabecause I'm interested in Asian culture.Hope to hear from you!Languages: English, GermanA.Lucas.B.Lena.C.Alex.D.Wendy.（1）A.B.C.D.（2）n cultureB.making cardsC.outdoor activitiesnguage learning（3）13, GermanyHey there. I'm Lena from Germany. I love dancing and listening tomusic. I go to practice dancing three times a week , I also enjoylearning languages. Now I am learning English and French at school,so I would like a penfriend who is interested in language learning.Languages: German, English, French16, FranceHi! My name is Alex Rutter. I live in Paris. My interests are takingphotos, watching movies and being outside. I spend most of my freetime with my friends. I want to find a penfriend who is interested inoutdoor activities, like hiking or mountain biking.Languages: French, English14, CanadaHi, I am Wendy. I am a kind and honest person with great sense ofhumor. I love reading, coin collecting and cooking. I also make myown greeting cards. I would love to meet interesting people from allover the world. Best wishes!Languages: English, FrenchWho comes from Canada?What does Lena like doing?Reading and collecting coins.Dancing and listening to music.Playing basketball and swimming.Taking photos and watching movies.Alex would like a penfriend who is interested in .15.Drawing on a New FriendshipLast Saturday, I went to the park to draw. When I finished the outline of a girl, a shadow （影子）fell across my drawing."That's not a bad start." said the shadow. "Do you have any finished drawings? " IA.Shy.B.Excited.C.Unhappy.D.Proud.（1）A.great drawing ideasB.excellent drawings of natureC.talent in drawing peopleD.strong will to join an art class（2）A.B.C.D.（3）I was displeased that someone was looking at my drawing and interrupted me. "Not bad? " I asked."No need to be angry." The girl handed a sketchbook （素描本）to me. "Want to look at my drawings? "I felt curious and traded sketchbooks with her. Her sketches of people were okay,but I was really attracted by her drawings of nature, like trees, rocks, and rivers, all done with great detail."Wow! You have some talent, "I said."What's your name? "The girl took back her sketchbook and answered. "Emma Thompson.""I'm Alice Ruiz, " I said."You draw so well. Are you in an art class? "Emma replied, "No. The art class is full, so I have to wait until next term. Besides,you're a talented one. I really find it difficult to draw people, but you make it look easy.""I have a great idea!" I said. "Let's draw together! You can draw the nature views on one piece of paper while I draw the people on another. Then we'll exchange and finish each other's drawings. That way, both drawings would show off both of our talents!""That's not a bad idea, Alice, "Emma agreed.About an hour later, we completed our drawings. I had drawn a boy walking with his dog. Emma had added a path and some flowers. Emma had drawn a beautiful tree, and I had added a girl reading under the tree."This was a fun idea, "I said. "Hey, Emma. would you like to meet me here again to draw together? ""See you next Saturday, Alice, "Emma said with a smile.How did Alice feel when Emma first looked at her drawing?Alice admired Emma's .Alice and Emma decided to meet next Saturday because .they enjoyed drawing togetherthey needed to finish their drawingsthey found the park a good place to drawthey wanted to show their drawings to each otherA.B.C.D.（1）Today's teens have grown up online. They socialize online. They do homework online. And surely they get their news online. But because they are so comfortable with the Internet, they seldom question the news stories online and pass along to their friends.Now William Colglazier, a history teacher at a high school in America, is teaching his students how to think critically about online information and recognize a "fake（假的）news" story. His idea came from a study on people's online reasoning at Stanford University. The study found that young people lack （缺少 ）ability to reason about the information on the Internet. Most middle school students in the study could not tell the difference between an advertisement and a news story, and high school and college students fully trusted the website ending in ".org" .The good news is that, according to Colglazier, once teens realize they've been duped , they have strong will to tell truth from lies. "But they need some pointers on how to find dependable and persuasive evidence（证据）and how to recognize when others use poor argumentation, " he said. Some of the pointers that Colglazier offers his students include moving off the site to find more information about the site and the writer's motivations （动机）, looking past the first page of results in a google search and looking at the second or third page and going beyond the "About Us" page on a website to find out more about the organization behind the news story.Colglazier has tips for parents as well. He says it's a good idea for parents to be "friends" with their kids on social media（媒体）to see what stories they are sharing. He also suggests parents watch their teens as they search for something online and ask questions like "Why did you click on that? " and "Do you trust this information? " Those questions can lead kids to form habits of thinking critically about online information.Colglazier shared some of his course with other teens in Teen Vogue , a famous magazine. He hopes more kids would take away some knowledge about thinking critically when they read news online. "The Internet is both beautiful and ugly." he said."lf people cannot tell real news from fake news, the results can be frightening."When teens read a news story online, they .seldom raise doubts about italways share it with their parentsusually pay attention to the websiteoften consider it as an advertisementA.criticizedB.cheatedC.challengedD.misunderstoodA.B.C.D.（3）A.B.C.D.（4）Colglazier suggests students should .make more friends by using social mediafind background information about a news storymainly look at the first page of results in a searchask parents some questions about online informationWhat is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?To explain why teens feel comfortable with the InternetTo encourage teens to search for information onlineTo guide teens to reason about the news online.To introduce Colglazier's course to more teens.17.Most students have experienced those school nights when they try to stay awakewhile doing homework. However, is homework the only reason why students stay up too late? For many, the answer may be factors （因素）such as electronics and technology, yet for others, the reply focuses on the balance between schoolwork and extracurricular （课外的） activities.Most students grow up developing some type of hobby. Whether it is playing baseball on the weekends, or joining a chess club after school, taking part in extracurricular activities is a large part of students' daily routines. However, as schoolwork and pressure increase in high school, many students argue that extracurricular activities must fall by the wayside because they are not needed, or not so important. "High school is a time when you're supposed to explore what you love, "Samantha Luk, a high school student, said. When it comes to setting a timetable,however, Luk said she was often under pressure to give more importance to study. This thought of giving up personal interests for study is common among many students.They find it challenging to prove whether developing the interests is advantageous.As a cross-country runner, journalism fan and violin lover, I disagree with those who decrease the importance of after-school activities. There are many reasons why involvement in after-school activities is beneficial. The most important point is that sports, clubs and regular meetings give students time to enjoy each other'sA.B.C.D.（1）A.B.C.D.（2）A.Managing Your Time wiselyB.Living a Relaxing School LifeC.Developing Different InterestsD.Discovering Your Own Balance（3）company（陪伴） and start up friendships. These activities also allow teenagers to follow their interests an do reduce stress. So in spite of（尽管） heavy schoolwork, students should keep on following their hobbies although it is very hard.Some students, on the other hand, choose the opposite way. They spend too much time on their hobbies that they are passionate（狂热的）about. Sometimes this passion helps students get recognition or prizes for their surprising talents, but generally speaking, it just makes one student different from the other.Schoolwork and interests are of different values, so one should never have to choose between study and extracurricular activities, unless he or she wants to. Each student should try to balance them, and your balance may differ from others. Achieving this kind of balance is to find out what is important for you. It completely depends on your personal preference.From what Samantha Luk said, we know that .she was good at setting a timetableshe often stayed up studying at nightshe spent a lot of time on her hobbiesshe put her study before her interestsThe writer probably agree that .surprising talents can help students succeedafter-school activities are necessary and importantstudents should choose either study or their interestsstudents need to develop hobbies different from others'What might be the best title for the passage?四、阅读表达（每小题2分，共10分）18. Mechanical EngineeringDo you like to build with blocks? Have you ever wondered how planes stay in the air? Do you like to design and create new things? If you do, a carrer （职业）in mechanical systems might be right for you!（1）（2）（3）（4）（5）A mechanical engineer is responsible for coming up with and designing mechanical systems. Mechanical systems can include machine design, heating and cooling equipment, and product design.Mechanical engineers are in high need right now. There are a lot of job openings for mechanical engineers, but there aren't enough people to fill those knowledge,engineers get paid more than some other careers.To be a mechanical engineers, you need to graduate from college with a bachelor's（学士）degree. In college, you will learn problem solving and critical thinking skills.Problem solving is very important in the field of mechanical engineering. To come up with the best solution to a problem, mechanical engineers need to think in different ways. They also need to be creative, because they may need to make something that's never been made before. Paying attention to details（细节）is important as well. Many designs depend on a lot of little details.Mechanical engineers also need to be able to use different tools, such as calculators, high-speed cameras, and computers. There are many computer programs mechanical engineers use to create designs, run scenarios（方案）, and do research.As with many other jobs, mechanical engineers should be able to meet deadlines（期限）and work well with other people. Some jobs can be done with just one person, but more often mechanical engineers work on a team to complete a project. If an engineer cannot manage his or her time well and misses a deadline, the whole team gets delayed（拖延）.Some engineers work in an office, and some travel to different worksites while a machine or product is being built, so they can help solve any problems.Mechanical engineering takes a lot of thought. It is a great career for people who like to make objects and machines work, solve problems, and be creative!What is a mechanical engineer responsible for?To be a mechanical engineer, what will a student learn in college?How can mechanical engineers come up with the best solution to a problem?Why should a mechanical engineer be able to meet deadlines?Where do mechanical engineers work?五、书面表达（二选一，共10分）19.假如你是李华，你们学校下周一将为来自英国的交换生举办一个欢迎（welcome party）。

北京市海淀区2018届高三二模英语试卷作文第一节（15分）你班英语课上以“I Have A Dream”为题进行“说”的练习，请你写一份讲稿，内容包括：1．你的梦想是什么；2．你为何有此梦想；3．你如何实现梦想。

注意：1．词数不少于50；2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Hello, everybody! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you.第二节（20分）假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，用英语写一篇日记。

记述上周末你和你的英国朋友Jim用微信支付购物的过程。

注意：词数不少于60。

提示词：二维码QR code; 糖葫芦candy-coated haws(tanghulu)北京市海淀区2018届高三二模英语试卷参考作文第一节（15 分）One Possible VersionHello, everybody! I’m very glad to share my dream with you.I have a dream that one day I could be a pianist. I dream of playing a sweet tune for those who need music, bringing happiness to sorrowful souls and enthusiasm to weary spirits.I love music, and I love the feeling of playing music in front of the audience. Of all theins truments, the delicate yet powerful sound a piano makes impresses me most.It’s clear that I have a long way to go before I realize my dream. Therefore, I will practice every day as long as time permits and learn as many songs as I can. I will put my heart into my pursuit of music and never give up.I am confident that one day my dream will come true. Thank you.第二节（20分）One Possible VersionIt seems that everything in China is new to my British friend, Jim.Last weekend, when Jim and I were wand ering on the streets, enjoying the beautiful scenery and fresh air of spring, a candy-coated haws stand caught his attention. Having never tasted a candy-coated haw, he immediately went up to buy one.However, the vendor shook her head when seeing the 100-yuan note Jim handed over to her. She had no change! How disappointed Jim was! He was about to quit when I took out my cellphone, scanned the QR code on the stand and paid the vendor 5 yuan.Jim was surprised at what I had done. Then I explained to him that nowadays in China QR codes were everywhere, and we could pay with a cellphone for almost everything. “Wow!” Jim sai d, “The candy-coated haw tastes great, and the payment method seems even greater!”北京市西城区2018届高三二模英语试卷作文第一节(15分)假设你是红星中学校学生会主席李华。

【西城二模】四?阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题?(共10分，每小题2分)Mom's Recipe for LifeI have a lot of Mom's recipes in a blue box where all my special ones were put，like thepumpkin pie she made during my growing up years. Even so，the recipe I treasure most is not on anyindex card，nor did she send it to me in a letter. Instead，she lived this recipe all of her life.My mother grew up in a small coal mining town in southwest Iowa. My grandfather once told methat she knew no stranger;she considered everyone in that community her friend. That attitudecontinued wherever she lived for the rest of her life.As a teen，I was embarrassed(尴尬的)every time my mother talked to strangers and offered asmile to everyone in the store or on the city bus. Almost all of them responded(回应)with a brightsmile of their own. Some spoke，others nodded their heads at this elderly woman who brought a littlelight into their day.What really sold me on Mom's approach to life was her experience on the senior bus. The weeksI could not be there，，I asked her how it went.，“ I got on that bus and what did I see?Thirteen little old ladies and one old “ Ha!”she saidman，and not one word was spoken.”I wondered how long it would be until the silence on that bus would change. On my next visit，Mom mentioned the 13 little old ladies on the bus and something one of them had told her.“ Oh，are you talking with them now?”I asked.day I climbed up the steps of the bus and before I looked for a “ Of course，”she said. “ Oneseat，I gave them a big smile and I said，‘ Isn't it a wonderful day?I noticed a few shy smiles.”Mom didn't give up. She greeted them all each time she got on the bus and before long，thewhole group was laughing and talking to one another. The bus became more than just transportation.When we went to the various stores，I watched as she smiled and chatted with perfect strangers.Some of them looked like the poorest person you'd ever met，but once Mom smiled at them andstarted a conversation，most responded favorably. My mother didn't embarrass me any longer. I foundmyself admiring her.She's been gone for ten years but I've carried on her recipe for life. It was me who had done thesmiling first and all those people had responded. My mother didn't lecture but taught me by example.She'd given me a recipe for life.34. Where did the writer's mom grow up?35. Did the people talk on the bus on Mom's first trip?36. What did Mom do to make the bus more than transportation?37. How did the writer feel about Mom in the end?38. What is Mom's recipe for life?34. In a small coal mining town in southwest Iowa.35. No，they didn't.36. She greeted them all each time she got on the bus.37. Proud.38. The attitude of considering everyone her friend.【东城二模】四、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

【西城二模】DA research study has looked into what happens inside your brain while you read and listen to music.You know that thrill(兴奋)you get when listening to your favorite music?That exciting feeling when you hear your favorite songs?According to a recent study，it seems the same thing can happenwhile you are reading，but not with every kind of text. This opens up interesting questions around how music，reading and emotions are connected in the brain.The study“ We decided we would do a comparison bet ween four or five different kinds of texts to see howthe brain reacted，”explains Adam Zeman，a scientist. “ The participants (参与者)lay in an MRIscanner reading the texts，and then we compared brain activity for those five texts.”The texts ranged(涉及)from deadly boring ones to highly exciting ones，including the Highway Code，parts from novels，and poems.So what happened in the participants brains while they were reading?Emotional reactionAs the researchers observed，participants found some texts more emotional than others. When reading these emotional texts，there was higher activity in brain areas related to pleasure and reward—the same areas related to the thrill we get when we listen to music. As Zeman says，“ it perfectly shows that the emotional reaction to literature(文学)and to music has quite a bit in common. So it doesn't seem to matter whether you are listening or reading if you get a thrill. That wasone quite strong finding.”Introspection(内省)There were more interesting findings. Reading poetry is often considered an activity that requires us to use the brain，but did the study find any truth of this?When the participants were reading poems，the team found there was more activity in a particular group of brain areas called theDefault Network. “ These areas seem to be related to things we do with our minds when we are resting，like thinking about what's happened to us recently，thinking about what's going to happen inthe near future，about other people，and that network seems to be more strongly related to poetry than with other texts，”explains Zeman. This connection between poetry and introspection could bethe subject of further research.ConclusionsThe study shows that the different texts activate different areas of our brains when we read. Zeman says，“ the study did support what we thought:reaction to literature was going to be a bit likethe one to music in terms of emotion. We felt that we ended up with a great deal of unansweredquestions which we hope somebody will continue to ask.”31. What did the research try to find out?A. How music helps us read different kinds of texts.B. What kind of texts most people like while listening to music.C. Why reading different texts causes different reactions in emotion.D. Whether reading can cause similar emotional reaction like music does.32. What did the participants do in the study?A. They listened to music.B. They read different texts.C. They answered many questions.D. They compared brain activities.33. What can we learn from the study?A. The emotional texts work better for the research.B. Poetry reading can activate the Default Network.C. Music helps to bring pleasure and reward.D. People think about the past when resting.31. D 32. B 33. B【东城二模】DIn July 2017, families in Marion County，Florida, got surprising newsabout the coming school year；Traditional homework will disappear, at least forprimary students.Last year，Dara, a fifth grader, had two or three hours of homework anight. “I had 12 math que stions and six or seven pages of work to do forreading，” she said. Now Dara’s new homework is only to read for 30 minutes.She enjoys having more time for activities like painting and playing video games.But her mom misses last year’s assignments. “The k ids knew that once theyfinished those worksheets, they were done，” she says. “Sometimes，gettingDara to sit down and read for 30 minutes is a challenge. ”Around the country，primary schools are experimenting with a no-homework policy(政策）.School leaders say the new policy is based on research. Studies have shown that homework does not improve grades or test scores in primary schools. Paula Fass is the author of The End of American Childhood. She says，“There’s been controversy over homework ever since schooling became a requirement. ?? Support for homework has gone up and down through the years. More than a century later, many still question the role that homework should have in kids’ lives.Harris Cooper, a professor, has studied more than 50 researches onhomework. In his view, homework has a positive effect on achievement. Theeffect gets larger as kids move through the grades. But even in the early grades，homework has a positive effect on simple skills. Examples include spelling andmath facts. But he warns that homework can have a negative effect as well. “Ifthere’s too much of it or if it’s too difficult, it can lead to frustration，” he says.“And that’s not a good thing. ’’Last year, Kelly Primary School in Holyoke, Massachusetts, eliminated(取消）homework. But this year，students in kindergarten through eighth grade havehomework once again. But they receive only one assignment per day. Theheadmaster explained that the school took a balanced way. “We want to buildresponsibility and structure，” she says. “But we don’t want to take away theimportant time that children have with their families or practising sports.??Kelly Primary School won’t be the only school to experiment with theno-homework policy. “One thing you can k now is that this is part of a longhistory of fight over homework，” says Fass. “And that can be expected tocontinue. ??30. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. Dara enjoys reading for 30 minutes every day.B. Dara’s mother prefers the traditio nal homework.C. Dara complained she had too much homework last year.D. Dara’s mother is happy that Dara has more time for free activities.31. What does the word “controversy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Doubt.B. Challenge.C. Argument.D. Agreement.32. Harris Cooper may agree .A. schools should eliminate homeworkB. higher graders should have more homeworkC. homework can help lower graders with simple skillsD. homework has no effect on test scores in primary schools33. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.Homework；Is It Necessary to Eliminate It?B. Homework；Its History and Great ChangesC. Homework；Is It Beneficial to Students’ Achievement?D. Homework；Its Influences on Students and Their Families31.C32. C33. A【海淀二模】DFor as long as I can remember, I‟ve always looked up to my elder brother. No matter how old I am, I‟ve always seen myself copying every small thing that he does.I play the video games that he plays, I copy his hairstyle, and I eat the type of food that he eats.My brother is like a superhero in my eyes. He was a straight A student at high school as well as the captain of the school soccer team. It‟s been difficult trying to live up to the expectations that were set by my brother, but whether consciously (有意识地) or not, I‟ll always try to be like him. He motivates (激发) me like a rabbit motivates a wo lf. The wolf‟s goal is food, while mine is to be as outstanding as my brother.Younger brothers can influence the behavior of elder siblings (brothers and sisters) just as much as an elder brother can influence a younger sibling. I had a conversation with my brother about his experience growing up with me. He joked with me that it felt like the world punished him with having to deal with me. Yet he expressed that hewas grateful to me, because he understood I would take inspiration from him so he chose to be his best self. My brother and I have inspired each other to do the best we can.A researcher Birg Rabe has found a correlation (相关性) between a siblingrelationship where younger siblings‟ marks have improved because they havean elder sibling as their role model. “The younger siblings‟ marks rose by 4%.The effect was greater among siblings from poorer families, and the rise was 11%.” Having a sibling undoubtedly benefits children‟s school achievement.Not only can siblings influence each other‟s study, but they can positively benefit each other‟s social behavior as well.A study done by researchers in the Brigham Young University shows that children with sound or pleasant sibling relationships have learned important social skills, such as helping and being able to share with others. They‟ve also learned to deal with arguments and how to solve them.I bet anyone who has a sibling knows the struggle of having to argue for days with their sibling, but I also bet, that they learn important lessons from every one of their arguments.Even though you may hear many bad things about having a sibling, it actually has some unexpected benefits. Learn to enjoy all the benefits a sibling brings you, and be the best sibling you can.30. The writer always copies his elder brother because ______.A. he looks up to his brotherB. he wants to influence his brotherC. his brother is strict with himD. his brother plays video games well31. Birg Rabe finds having elder siblings as role models helps younger ones ______.A. make progress in their school achievementB. become more successful when they grow upC. get better marks than their brothers and sistersD. learn more important social skills than their friends32. The word “sound” in Paragraph 5 probably mean s “______”.A. specialB. lastingC. seriousD. healthy33. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. The New Hope that Siblings GiveB. The Great Benefits that Siblings BringC. The Necessary Support that Siblings OfferD. The Enjoyable Experiences that Siblings Share30. A 31. A 32. D 33. B【朝阳二模】DEvery time people make a new acquaintance (泛泛之交), be it at a job interview, in primary school, parents’ night, or at dinner with a friend’s family, first impressions (印象) decide whetherpeople consider each other likeable.“More than half of a first impression is affected (影响) by appearance—clothes, makeup, body language, gestures, and facial expressions,” said Mahena Stief, a business psychologist. But, it often makes a difference who the other person is. “I’m certain that when men judge women, appearance plays a greater role than when women judge other women,”said Lydia Maier, chairman of an association of color and style advisor.With the help of a mirror, a good female friend and a good male friend, on e’s own appearance can be completely valued. Some important questions are: What effect do I have on you? Why is that so? Do I want to have that effect or something completely different?The first place to look is in the closet (衣橱). “Good clothes are not contingent upon how much was spent on them. What’s important is that the clothes are clean, fit well, and match the personality of the person wearing them,”said Maier. Depending on the occasion, choose a timeless, careful, or stylish set of clothes for an introduction.“Generally speaking, the importance of fashion has increased in recent years,” said Professor Gerhard Amendt, director of an institute at the University of Bremen. He sees a danger, however, that the personality of a person could be lost behind a fashionable appearance.Well-being and inner balance are shown in body language such as good behaviors, open expressions, smooth movements, and help to cause a positive appearance. People who are comfortable with themselves appear balanced to others. “You can do a lot for your own well-being,”said Stief. “It begins with clearing away major dissatisfactory things in your life.”Relaxation exercises, yoga or weight training help the progress of balance. Exercising also helps people look healthy and energetic.Expressive body language and gestures, appealing facial expressions, and communication skills can be learned by attending management meetings or adult education courses. No one becomes a perfect talk master through these means, but they help people recognize how others interpret their outward behaviors. “A considerable part in appearance is self-confidence,”said Amendt. “Only those people who are sure of themselves, who know their own strengths, and feel certain of them come across as self-confident and convincing (使人信服的).”30. What does Mahena Stief think of first impressions?A. Friendship is built on the first impression.B. Women consider appearance more important.C. Appearance affects the first impression greatly.D. Appearance plays a great role in making decisions.31. The words “contingent upon” in Para graph 4 probably mean “______”.A. different fromB. filled withC. responsible forD. dependent on32. What can we learn from the passage?A. People seldom judge each other by appearance.B. Appearance needs to go with the personalities.C. Exercising helps people build self-confidence.D. Confident people care little about appearance.33. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Inner Balance WorksB. First Impressions CountC. Confident Behaviors HelpD. Fashionable Appearances Matter(D) 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. B【丰台二模】DClara sits at her desk deep in thought. She stares at themath problem in front of her desperatelytrying to remember how to solve it, but as she sits there herlong list of homework plays over in her head, and shebecomes overwhelmed. She bites her lip thinking and thinking.Then she hears a song on the radio. As she turns up the music,awave of calm spreads over her body, she closes her eyes and listens to the music. When the song ends, Clara‟s eyes open and she turns off the radio. She looks again at the troublesome question and sighs, “I remember how to do this now,” she says to herself. Then she finishes the problem, but this time calmer than before.According to NPR news, 45% of teens say they are stressed by school pressures, such as homework and grades. High school, and all of the honors and AP courses, can stress out teens like Clara to the point of exhaustion, but it doesn‟t have to be this way. Lots of students can use stress relievers to simmer down during their school day. Music can be one of those reliefs.When the body is stressed, it releases cortisol (释放皮质醇), a life sustaining adrenal hormone (肾上腺荷尔蒙) nicknamed “th e stress horm one”. By playing music, students stop the flow (流动) of cortisol released from their body, therefore returning to their normal, non-stressed self quicker than someone who didn‟t hear or play any music. When returning to this state, teens can think more clearly, with their stress gone.Music does not only calm the stressed mind, it develops creativity, as well as improving math and reading skills. A music class can help students who are stressed and give them an hour of relaxation during their day. This can help high schoolers have a clear mind to concentrate on their schoolwork. Adding music to a teen‟s day can help them become less stressed and finally help them with their courses,making a smarter generation.Now, I know you‟re thinking, “What about kids who find playing a musical instrument hard or boring? How would taking a music class help them?”Well, even though playing an instrument doesn‟t necessarily help all teens, it is agreed that there are very few teens who do not listen to music. This shows that all students, in their own way, like hearing music throughout their day. The music that they listen to calms them and gives them reassurance (保证) that they can make it through their schoolwork. That being said, all schools should have a required hour of …relaxation‟ time when high schoolers would listen to music, do easy homework, and calm themselves down after their long school day.Music helps kids in their education, providing them with a brighter future and ensuring that they take care of their generation, the generation before them, and the generations to come.30. The words “becomes overwhelmed”in Paragraph 1 probably mean “”.A. loses confidenceB. feels disappointedC. can not think clearlyD. isn‟t sure about the answers31. What can we learn from the passage?A. Music helps students to be more creative.B. Few students can relax themselves at school.C. Adding music to a teen‟s day stops them from studying.D. Music speeds up the flow of cortisol released from the body.32. According to Paragraph 5, we knowthat .A. taking a music class is hard and boringB. all teens listen to music in their own wayC. playing an instrument is necessary for all teensD. all schools have a required hour of …relaxation‟ time33. What is the best title of the passage?A. The Bright Future of MusicB. The W ay of Calming DownC. The Calming Power of MusicD. The W ay of Solving Problems30.C 31.A 32. B 33. C【石景山二模】DLanguage in crisisToday, almost 80% of the people in the world speak only 1% of its languages. Every 14 days a language dies. By 2100, half of the more than 7,000 languages spoken on Earth today may disappear.Why do languages die?Throughout history, the languages of dominant (统治的) groups have spread while the languages of native cultures have become extinct. This happens because of government language policies, or because the dominant language becomes more useful in everyday life.Why is language important?Studying different languages increases our understanding of how humans communicate. Language is also an important part of culture. Words that describe a particular cultural practice might not have meaning in another language.Native groups often have a deep understanding of local plants and animals because they have lived close to nature for thousands of years. We could discover important things, such as treatments for illness, by studying these languages. Many endangered (濒临灭绝的) languages aren’t written down. When the last speakers of a language die and their language becomes extinct, their stories, songs, and other important information are lost, too.Which languages are disappearing?Central South America has some of the world’s most endangered languages. The Kallawaya people speak a secret language that has details of thousands of medicinal plants. Today, fewer than 100 people speak it.In Central and Eastern Siberia, almost all of the native languages are endangered. Many Siberian languages now have only a few elderly speakers.Oklahoma has the highest number of native languages in the United States. One of these, Yuchi, may be unrelated to any other language in the world. However, during the early 20th century, government schools punished students who were heard speaking it. In 2010, only five elderly members of the Yuchi tribe could speak their native language.How are languages being saved?Native cultures around the world are using modern technology to help keep their endangered languages and cultures alive. Communities are creating dictionaries and libraries by using pictures, video, and audio to record the traditions of the last speakers of their language. If the younger generations don’t speak and understand the words and stories of their ancestors (祖先), the language will die. And when the language dies, part of the culture dies, too.30. The underlined word “extinct” probably means ______.A. selling outB. dying outC. speaking outD. putting out31. How are the native languages in Central Siberia and Oklahoma similar?A. Both of them are secret languages.B. Fewer people can speak them today.C. They are both unrelated to other languages.D. They are both spoken mainly by young people.32. To save a language, it is most important for______ to learn it.A. young peopleB. parentsC. scientistsD. dominant groups33. What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?A. It’s necessary to study more languages.B. It’s good for people to speak the same language.C. Preventing the loss of the world’s languages is important.D. Protecting languages is more important than protecting culture.30. B 31. B 32. A 33. C【昌平二模】DSnow monkeys have been discovered taking baths inman-made hot springs during winter in recent years. Now,researchers have found exactly why the monkeysdo this.The results are not surprising: The monkeys are cold. But the researchers also found that bathing in a hot-spring may lower the monkeys’ levels of stress.“This shows that, as in humans, the hot spring has a stress-reducing effect in snow monkeys,” said Rafaela Takeshita, the study lead writer. “This habit of hot spring bathing by snow monkeys showed how animals’ behavior can help fight against cold-c limate stress,” Takeshita said. Snow monkeys live in very cold place in the world. They are especially used to living in the cold; they grow thicker and longer fur in the winter.In 1963, a female Japanese snow monkey living in Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan, was seen bathing in an outdoor hot spring belonging to a nearby hotel, and other monkeys soon copied this behavior, the researchers said. As you might imagine, a group of monkeys bathing in a hot spring meant to hold people made people feel the hot spring dirty, so the park management built a new hot spring just for the monkeys. By 2003, about a third of the snow monkeys living in this park often bathed in the hot spring in the winter. The bathing monkeys are now already a popular tourist attraction.The bathing monkeys seemed to be bathing to stay warm, but scientists had no data to support this theory, they said. In the new study, the researchers collected data from 12 adult female monkeys in Jigokudani Monkey Park between April and June, and again from October to December. They examined how much time the monkeys spent in the hot spring, and also studied the da ta for “fecal glucocorticoid” ,a metbolite（代谢物）, related to the levels of stress in monkeys. The researchers found that female snow monkeys did use the hot spring more often inthe winter than in the spring, especially during colder weeks.The researchers also found that the dominant (统领) females spent the most time bathing because they need more energy to keep their position. They also have a higher level stress.The researchers concluded that hot-spring bathing becomes a tradition that provides physiological (生理的) benefits to the monkeys.30. What’s the best title for the passage?A. Snow monkeys in springB. Snow monkeys with a new habitC. Snow monkeys in winterD. Snow monkeys under heavy stress31. How does Rafaela think of snow monkeys’ behavior?A. It’s a natural tradition.B. It’s a tourist attraction.C. It helps them get used to the environment.D. It makes them feel the position is important.32. What do the experiments carried in two different periods show?A. The female snow monkeys enjoy bathing in winter more.B. The number of hot-spring bathing snow monkeys grows.C. The experiments are easier to carry out in winter months.D. The bathing habits of the dominant male snow monkeys.33. Which of the following is TURE according to the passage?A. Some snow monkeys are copying humans’ behaviors.B. Snow monkeys are happy to live in very cold weather.C. Researchers found old snow monkeys enjoy hot springs.D. Hot-spring bathing helps lower human’s and animals’ stress.30-33 BCAD【房山二模】DWhen you were at school, the last thing you probably wanted to do was spend your weekends going to work. There was homework to do, sport to play and fun to be had. But our parents probably advise us to find a job to make some pocket money and get some life experience. When I was a teenager I had a paper round: delivering newspapers to people's homes. I then turned to a Saturday job in a supermarket: putting the things on the shelves in order and working at the checkout.Today in the UK you are allowed to work from the age of 13, and many children take up part-time jobs.It's a taste of independence. Teenagers agree that it teaches valuable lessons about working with adults and about managing your money. So, that's no bad thing!Some research has shown that not taking on a Saturday or holiday job could bedetrimental to a person later. A 2015 study by the UK Commission on Employment and S kills found that employer‟s(雇主)organizations criticized young adults because they were ill-prepared for full time work. And they were proved not having taken part-time work at school age. However, a recent report has shown that the number of school children in the UK with a part-time job has fallen by 20% in the past five years.So, does this mean that British teenagers are now more afraid of hard work? Probably not. Some experts feel that young people think going out to work will influence their performance at school, and they are under more pressure now to study hard and get good exam results—and a good job in the long term. However, Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, told BBC News that "Proper part-time work is a good way to help young people learn skills that they will need in their working lives." It's all about getting the right balance between doing part-time work and having enough time to study and rest.Many young people actually want to work because it gives them a sense of freedom. One 13-year-old girl called Rachel, who has a Saturday job in a shop, told the BBC that "I enjoy my job because I'm making money and it helps my confidence speaking to people and socializing with people I work with." That seems like something worth getting up for on a Saturday morning. Did you do a part-time job when you were at school?30. According to the passage, teenagers probably prefer _________on the weekend.A．doing homework to having fun with friendsB．playing sports outside to doing homework at homeC．h aving fun with their parents to playing sports outsideD．playing sports to delivering newspapers to people's homes31. What does the word “detrimental” in Paragraph3 probably mean?A.Harmful.B. Impossible.C. Important.D. Worthy.32.According to the passage, Geoff Barton probably agrees that _______.A.Teenagers like taking part-time jobs more than full-time jobs.B.doing part-time jobs is more important than studying and resting.C.taking up part-time jobs benefits teenagers‟ future working lives.D.teenagers are under more pressure now to study hard and get good grades.33.What‟s the writer‟s main purpose in writing the passage?A.To call people‟s attention to the school childrenB. To criticize school children are out of controlC. To show school children dislike part-time jobsD. To encourage school children to take part-time jobs30. D 31. A 32. C 33.D。

2023-2024学年北京市东城区九年级二模考试英语试卷一、单选题：本大题共12小题，共6分。

1.When my little brother saw the new toy, _______ eyes shone with happiness.A. yourB. theirC. herD. his2.We will go on a school trip ______ three weeks. I can't wait!A. atB. onC. inD. of3.—Tony, did you spend on your new shirt?—Eighty yuan.A. how muchB. how longC. how oftenD. how soon4.—Lucy, _______ you come over to my house and work on our project together?—Yes, I would be happy to.A. mustB. shouldC. couldD. need5.Paul enjoys playing video games, ______ he doesn't spend much time on them.A. butB. soC. orD. for6.Lisa speaks ________ in front of the class than she used to.A. confidentlyB. more confidentlyC. most confidentlyD. the most confidently7.—Mary, what are you doing?—I out my shopping list.A. writeB. am writingC. wroteD. was writing8.—Sam, what do you usually do to help around the house? —I ________ out the rubbish.A. takeB. tookC. have takenD. will take9.My aunt to many places since her twenties.A. travelsB. traveledC. will travelD. has traveled10.While we for the bus, a man asked us how to get to the nearest bank.A. waitB. have waitedC. were waitingD. are waiting11.—Lily, you look tired. What's wrong?—I ________ up by a loud noise last night.A. wakeB. wokeC. am wokenD. was woken12.—Do you know ________ in yesterday's class meeting?—The upcoming fire safety practice.A. what Mr. Li talks aboutB. what Mr. Li talked aboutC. what does Mr. Li talk aboutD. what did Mr. Li talk aboutMy husband and I went to a storytelling event. As the storytellers told wonderful stories, the audience (观众) laughed. Somewhere in the middle of the third story, I suddenly felt a rush of excitement inside me. "I love stories!I want to be a 13 !"Telling stories meant standing on a stage (舞台) in bright lights and talking to strangers. And public speaking was my greatest 14 . I must be out of my mind! I thought to myself. My memory isn't that great. What if I forget my story? I don't want to fail! But this kind of self-talk had no effect on me. I had never feltso 15 before that moment.So when we knew there would be a storytelling workshop, I signed up with my husband. I needed his 16 , as I was too shy to enter a room full of strangers by myself.I decided to tell a story on stage soon after the workshop. I wanted to 17 myself. The main reason for me to do this crazy thing was that I was sixty-six years old, and my memory was getting worse.I didn't like memorizing things, but the opportunity to make people laugh or touch people's hearts with heartwarming stories meant more to me. All I had to do was to 18 my fears and keep going.The first night I was scheduled (安排) to go on stage, my hands were cold and my heart 19 as I walked toward the stage. I felt very nervous. After a month of hard studying, I had imprinted my twenty-minute story into my memory. Once on stage, I fell easily into my story. I got lots of cheers from the audience after I finished telling it.My adventure began. I told stories every month. I also started a story circle for beginners, and we shared stories and the learning process together. After telling stories for a few months, my memory noticeably improved. Allthese 20 in my life came about when I listened to my heart.13.A. reader B. writer C. listener D. storyteller14.A. fear B. curiosity C. excitement D. confusion15.A. proud B. alive C. responsible D. lucky16.A. advice B. trust C. support D. instruction17.A. challenge B. protect C. introduce D. relax18.A. feel B. fight C. hide D. express19.A. ached B. broke C. warmed D. raced20.A. plans B. honors C. changes D. tasksAWhen Chandra went into Books 'n' More, she noticed that there was no one else in the bookstore. The last four or five times she had stopped in here, she had also been the only customer.That night, Chandra told her family about the situation at the bookstore. Her brother Pete said, "The bookstore needs more people. How about starting a book club? People could meet in the store to discuss a book they've all read. If they buy it at the store, they'll receive a discount (折扣).""That's great!" Chandra said excitedly. "How about having some writers come and do a book signing? I even have an idea for the first writer. Mr. Fletcher, my math teacher, writes children's books. I'm sure he would be willing to help. I could put up fliers (传单) about the event at my school."The next day, Chandra shared her thoughts with Mrs. Lee, the bookstore owner. Mrs. Lee seemed unsure at first, but by the time Chandra finished, she was smiling. "I'll try your ideas, but I need some help. Someone will have to lead the book club discussions. Also, I'll need help advertising these events because I've never been good at such things."Chandra promised that she would help. She asked Mr. Fletcher if he would read and sign some of his books at Books 'n' More, and he happily agreed. A date was chosen, and Chandra threw herself into the preparations. She personally invited all her friends, the other teachers, and even the school headmaster.Finally, everything was ready for the big night. Mrs. Lee opened the event. "Before I introduce tonight's writer, I must thank a young lady named Chandra Phillips. This exciting evening was mostly managed by her. If she were a little older, I would have her as my advertising director," said Mrs. Lee. The crowd laughed and clapped (鼓掌). As Mr. Fletcher began to read from his latest book, Mrs. Lee took a seat next to Chandra."Could I really work here someday?" Chandra asked. Mrs. Lee nodded with a smile. Chandra tried to listen to Mr. Fletcher, but her mind swam with even more ways to help Books 'n' More be successful. After all, she had to protect her future job!21.To attract more people to the bookstore, Chandra suggested ________.A. offering customers discountsB. holding a book signing eventC. giving out fliers in the streetsD. advertising the bookstore online22.Which words can best describe Chandra?A. Careful and strict.B. Humorous and outgoing.C. Helpful and creative.D. Strong-minded and patient.23.In Paragraph 6, the crowd's laughter and clapping showed that they ________.A. recognized Chandra's effortsB. enjoyed Mr. Fletcher's readingC. felt happy for Mrs. Lee's successD. were surprised at Chandra's future roleBWhy do people fall for bad information? Scientists are trying to find that out. They are also trying to find out what we can do about it.People on social media sometimes share questionable claims (言论). Maybe they think the claim is surprising or interesting. But how the claim is presented can influence how many people believe it.People are likely to think that video is the most believable, noted S. Shyam Sundar. He works at Pennsylvania State University. Sundar and his team showed fake (假的) news stories to 180 people. One fake story claimed plastic was used to make rice. One version (版本) of the rice story was sent as text only. One version was a sound recording. The third had a video. It showed a man feeding plastic sheets into a machine. The tested people graded the video story as the most believable."Seeing is believing. People are more likely to accept misinformation when they see something in a video," Sundar said. That's especially true with the rise of deepfake technologies, which create fake but visually (视觉上) believable videos.Another big problem with fake news is how easily it gets into our brains. We often find claims believable that go along with the values we hold. Some people are unlikely to question things that fit with what they already believe. Why? Because our values can influence how we process information.So how can we slow the spread of fake news? It might just require getting people to stop and think. Two scientists, Gordon Pennycook and David Rand, worked together on a study. They showed both real news headlines and fake ones to 3,500 people. They tested these people's analytical reasoning (分析推理). People who scored higher on the analytical tests were less likely to mistake fake news headlines as being correct. In other words, lazy thinking helps drive someone's acceptance of fake news.When we recognize something untrue, we should debunk (揭穿) it. Researchers have some tips:· Check the information from trustworthy sources (来源). Look at different sources to see if they agree.· Once you correct misinformation with a true fact, explain why the misinformation is wrong.· Speak up as soon as possible when you see misinformation being shared on social media.Not paying attention can help fake news spread. Fortunately, there's a simple solution — stop shutting off our brains so much. By thinking carefully and sharing real information, we can help everyone stay informed with facts.24.The purpose of Sundar and his team's study is to find out ________.A. what ways can be used to spread newsB. how fake news spreads through different mediaC. what kind of people are likely to believe fake newsD. how the presentation of news influences its believability25.What can we learn from the passage?A. People are likely to believe information that matches their values.B. Debanking bad information depends heavily on technology.C. The brain has a weak ability to recognize misinformation.D. Lazy thinkers often slow down the spread of fake news.26.What is the passage mainly about?A. The causes of fake news and its bad influences.B. The spread of fake news and people's complaints about it.C. The reasons for believing fake news and ways to deal with it.D. The problems caused by fake news and the necessity to recognize it.CWe live in a society that judges our happiness by how much we have achieved and how successful we are. We are often told, "Work hard, become successful, and then you'll be happy." Is it true?Can Success Bring Happiness?Happiness helps you get success; it's not the other way around. Studies show happier people are more likely to be successful, but successful people are predictably not more cheerful. When you are happier, you feel more hopeful, thankful, and strong-minded, which are important for success. As a result, you have a better chance of getting better jobs and even building stronger relationships.Success can cause a short-term increase in happiness, but it cannot guarantee a lasting one. Shortly after achieving success, you return to your usual level of happiness. Moreover, depending on success for happiness often adds pressure, stress and negativity to every part of our lives. In conclusion, chasing (追求) happiness and well-being is better than running after success.△Positive psychology says that happiness is both how good we feel in the present moment and how good we feel when we look at our lived lives. Trying to lead a happy life is not always about refusing our negative emotions or acting as if we feel happy all the time. We all experience difficult periods, and it's natural for us to feel sad, angry, and other negative emotions. Happiness is about being able to embrace (接受) the good times, but it's also about dealing with the unavoidable bad times.Is Happiness Being Satisfied With What You Have?Does the thought of "not having enough" trouble you all the time? Are you always chasing something bigger and better? At the end of the day, that kind of chase can undoubtedly leave anyone empty and tired. And in that process, you are missing out on getting happiness from plenty of things you have right now. Instead of focusing on getting more, you need to focus on all you have in your life at the present moment. When you start sharing what you have, you find your happiness continuously increasing.Sure, you can work hard for success. But success won't necessarily lead to happiness. True happiness is in the climb itself. So, focus on being happy right now. Be proud of where you are in life and who you are. Be happy first, and embrace the journey to success. Then you'll be able to achieve more and perform better in many areas of your life, and you'll also enjoy the journey to your goals.27.The word "guarantee" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.A. influenceB. requireC. promiseD. prevent28.Which of the following would be the best heading for Paragraph 4?A. When Do You Feel Truly Happy?B. What Does Happiness Really Mean to You?C. How Can You Fully Embrace Your Happiness?D. Why Is Refusing Negative Emotions Key to Happiness?29.The writer probably agrees that ________.A. the more you achieve, the happier you will beB. one can't succeed without giving up some happinessC. chasing great achievements is necessary for happinessD. true happiness comes from enjoying the journey to success30.What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?A. To help people balance happiness and success.B. To explain why success brings happiness to people.C. To stress the importance of both happiness and success.D. To guide people to value happiness above achieving success.四、任务型阅读-简答：本大题共1小题，共10分。

二、完形填空（共8分，每小题1分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项People Just Like UsI was not in terested in the school project on an cie nt cultures at all, especially things about Egypt 埃及）,but Grace, my research partner, insisted the ancientEgyptia ns were in teresti ng, and said I would 13 my mind for sure.Lear ning about these ancient people is so bori n©」said.ft© not! Don? be sure until you?ve learned about them.”said Grace.I had to say Grace had a 14 . So the next Saturday, I found myself at the Museum of Natural History, which had a big show on ancient Egypt.So ancient Egyptians were pretty undeveloped, right?I asked Grace as we waited in line for our tickets. f mean, they didn?t have much ______ 15 ______ , did they? Well, except for the pyramids （金字塔）-did n?t the Egyptia n kings live in the pyramids?"Grace just kept sile nt and pushed me forward.The show set me straight about the pyramids. I lear ned that they were tombs!墓）of the ancient kin gs, not their __________ 16 . I also found out the great pyramid at Giza was huge, standing 500 feet tallwhen it was first built!As I walked farther, I was ______ 17 ____ to find a show on ancient sports. I saw paintings showing people playing a game with a ball. Just for a moment, I could ______ 18_____ ancient Egyptian kids besidethe Nile River hitting around a ball, just as I do with my friends. And the next show was all about how the ancient Egyptians treasured their children. A child was considered a great gift to the family.So what do you think of these 19 ancient people now? Grace asked.You were right,” I said. “Anient Egyptians are much more interesting than I 20 . In fact, Iknow just what title to give our project. We?l call it ,People Just Like Us? ”13 .A.keep B. change C . lose D . follow14 .A.word B. plan C . poi nt D . way15 .A.tech no logy B. differenee C . con fide nee D . informatio n16 .A.fields B. grounds C . schools D . homes17 .A.tired B. careful C . surprised D . n ervous18 .A.expla in B. picture C. show D . enjoy19 .A.bori ng B . impatie nt C . funny D . excit ing20 .A.searched B . studied C . experie need D . expected 13-20 BCAD CBAD1、完形填空 （共8分，每小题1分）通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选择最佳选项。