2021年广东省广州市荔湾区西关外国语实验学校中考英语一模试卷1.（问答题）Spending two or three hours（1）___ outdoors each day can reduce a child's chance of （2）___ short-sighted （近视） a research study shows.It challenges the belief that short-sightedness （3）___ by computer use,watching TV or reading in weak light.The Australian government researchers believe （4）___ sunlight is good for people'seyes.They compared the vision and habits of 100（5）___ children in Singapore and Australia.In all,30% of the Singaporean children were short-sighted-this rate was ten times（6）___ than Australian children.（7）___ groups spent a similar amount of time reading,watching television and playing computer games.（8）___ ，the Australian children spent an average of two hours a day outdoors—90 minutes more than the Singaporean children.Professor Ian Morgan, （9）___ is from the Australian Research Councils Vision Centre,said, "Humans are（10）___ long-sighted,but when people begin to go to school and spend （11）___ or no time outdoors,the number of short-sighted people （12）___ larger.We're also seeing more and more short-sighted children in cities all around the world- and the main reason（13）___ that city children spend less time outdoors."Daylight can be hundreds of times brighter than indoor light.However,why does （14）___ outside prevent us（15）___ becoming short-sighted？Scientists believe that natural light has something helpful for people's eyes.（1）A.on playing B.play C.to play D.playing（2）A.become B.became C.becoming D.becomes （3）A.caused B.is caused C.causes D.causing（4）A.how B.why C.whether D. /（5）A.7-years-old B.7-year old C.7 year-old D.7-year-old （6）A.his B.higher C.highly D.more highly （7）A.Both B.Neither C.Either D.All（8）A.Therefore B.However C.Though D.Thus（9）A.whom B.which C.who D.that（10）A.naturally B.nature C.natural D.natured （11）A.more B.many C.much D.little（12）A.gets B.getting C.got D.get（13）A.maybe B.may be C.may D.are（14）A.play B.played C.playing D.being played （15）A.off B.out of C.from D.with2.（填空题）I was 16 years old when my family had moved to Southern California a year before.As a teenager,I was angry and rebellious （叛逆） with （1）___ regard for anything my parents say.（2）___ many teenagers,I struggled against anything that didn't （3）___ my picture of the world.One night,after a difficult day,I stormed into my room,shut the door and got into bed.As I lay down in my bed,my hands slipped under my（4）___ .There was an envelope.I pulled it out and on the envelope,it said, "To（5）___ when you are alone."Since I was（6）___ ，and no one would know whether I read it or not,I opened it.It said, "Mike.I know life was hard right now.I know you are frustrated that we don't do everything right.I also know I love you completely.I am here for you if you ever need to （7）___ ，and if you don't,that's OK.Just know that I will always be（8）___ that you are my son.I love you and that will never（9）___ .Mom."Today when the seas of life get（10）___ ，I know just under my pillow there is that calming love—consistent,unconditional loves—that changes life.（1）A.little B.much C.some D.all（2）A.As B.Like C.With D.After（3）A.stand for B.rely on C.agree with D.take over （4）A.bed B.pillow C.arm D.blanket （5）A.copy B.read C.answer D.accept （6）A.busy B.angry C.free D.alone（7）A.think B.relax C.change D.talk（8）A.proud B.regretful C.sad D.sure（9）A.continue B.happen C.change D.appear （10）A.peaceful B.hard C.stormy D.full3.（填空题）One cold winter night in Shanghai,I was walking home at one in the morning after long tiring work.I was having trouble with my job in the bank.As I walked,I thought seriously about giving up living there.City life had become too much for me.As I walked down empty streets,I felt very small and cold,I began running.Both to keep warm and to keep away any possible danger.Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.Suddenly,I heard a sound behind me.I turned quickly.All I saw was a shining streetlight.Still the noise had made me nervous,so I started to run faster.When I reached home,I realized whatthe noise had been.It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.Now I wasn't cold or tired anymore.I ran back to where I'd heard the noise.Although I searched carefully for fifteen minutes,my wallet was nowhere to be found.Just as I was about to give up the search,I heard the garbage truck come to me.When a voice called from the inside, "Alisa Chen？" I thought I was dreaming.How could this man know my name？The door opened,and out jumped a small red-haired man "Is this what you're looking for？" he asked,holding up a small square shape.It was nearly 3 a.m.by the time I got into bed.But I had got my wallet back.I also had got back some enjoyment of city life.I realized that the city couldn't be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.（1）One cold winter night,the writer felt ___ when she was back home after work.A.cold and sickB.lucky and helpfulC.excited and cheerfulD.disappointed ant helpless（2）What happened when the writer was running down the empty streets？ ___A.She lost her wallet unknowingly.B.Someone had stolen her wallet.C.She was stopped by a garbage truck driver.D.She found some homeless people following her.（3）From the reading,we can infer（推断） that the writer ___ .A.would stop working at nightB.would stay on in ShanghaiC.would make friends with cleanersD.would give up her job at the bank4.（填空题）To many people,art is a human expression of creativity.But in recent years,you may have read news about artificial intelligence （AI） creating its own art,such as painting or writing poems.Some people worry that AI might someday replace artists.But this worry seems to be unnecessary,at least for now.Many artists today are turning AI into a useful tool.Instead of replacing artists,AI is bringing artists more possibilities.A piece of music created by AI recently attracted attention.AI was used to create the music based on the protein （蛋白质） structure of COVID-19.The music lasted nearly two hours.The project was led by Markus Buehler,an American musician and MIT professor of engineering.He assigned（指定） a unique note（独特的音符） to each amino acid（氨基酸） is theprotein.The AI then translated these notes into music.Listeners found the project "mind-blowing". "It allows me to see the virus in a new way," said one listener.This surprising combination（结合） between science and art could not be achieved without AI.As The Verge wrote, "AI helps artists play around in unpredictable ways,creating things beyond what they have ever thought was possible before."Apart from creating imaginative works,AI can also take care of repetitive tasks for artists.For example,in the comic and cartoon industries,there are now AI tools that can automatically（自动） color in black-and-white line drawings.Although the results can be unpredictable and require a little cleanup,it can give artists room to experiment by cutting down the time it takes to color each picture.As Peter Ward wrote for The Culture Trip. "Art of every kind has always been influenced by technological developments."AI can become a useful tool to bring change to the art world if it's welcomed and not unfairly feared.（1）According to the passage,AI can't ___ now.A.write poemsB.paintC.take the place of artistsD.create music（2）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage？ ___A.AI created a piece of music about COVID-19.B.Many of AI's art creations are beyond artists Imagination.C.Science and art can be combined with the help of AI.D.Markus Buehler was not a professor of engineering,but a musician.（3）The underlined phrase "Apart from" in the fifth paragraph can be replaced by "___ ".A.BesidesB.Instead ofC.Because ofD.According to（4）What's the main idea of the passage？ ___A.Technological developments have greatly influenced people's daily life.B.AI has been widely used in science research.C.Al is bringing more help to the art world as a useful tool.D.AI's creativity has caused more and mare worries.5.（填空题）About National Geographic KidsNational Geographic Kids magazine offers a fresh new look for today's kids!Each issue is jam-packed with great stories about wildlife,adventures,otherkids,animals,sports,science,technology,wonderful places in the world,popular culture,and more cool stuff-all designed to keep kids reading,thinking,learning and having fun!For ages 6-12Every edition of National Geographic Kids contains a superb combination of photos,fun facts,and articles presented in a cheery style,making it perfect for keeping kids' attention.Your children can explore ancient civilizations on one page,come face-to-face with overseas wildlife on another,and turn the next page to do projects,which are often perfect for homework.There are always plenty of gross interesting facts about animals that your children are certain to share with you,or they can turn to the page that gives them the low-down on their favorite star. National Geographic Kids Magazine Subscription（订阅）Bill Me Later Available-No Credit Card Required!1 Year （12 Issues） Newsstand：＄49.90＄24.95You Save：50%100% Satisfaction Guarantee（保证）Your purchase（购买） of National Geographic Kids is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.If you （or your recipient） are not completely satisfied with your magazine,let us know and we will do whatever it takes to make it right-even 100% cash refund if you choose. —Irv Lecher,CEO and Founder of Magazine LineMagazine OverviewSubscribe to National Geographic Kids magazine-the best-selling kids' magazine in the world!A gift subscription to National Geographic Kids is perfect for young readers,who are interested in the world around them.（1）How will the Magazine Line staff deal with dissatisfied purchasers？ ___A.Give a 100% cash refund immediately.B.Offer a 50% discount to them.C.Do everything to satisfy them.D.Allow them to cancel subscription.（2）Which description is true about National Geographic Kids？ ___A.It is a perfect gift for readers.B.It adds to kids' homework.C.It is cheaper to be bought on the newsstand.D.It refers to many fields.（3）From the passage we learn that ___ .A.Each issue is jam-packed with funny stories"—all designed to keep kids reading and thinking.B.You need to own a Credit Card if you want to subscribe National Geographic Kid Magazine.C.A gift subscription to National Geographic Kids is perfect for readers,who are interested the science around them.D.National Geographic Kids magazine is the best-selling kids' magazine in the world.（4）Who is the article mainly intended for？ ___A.Children.B.Parents.C.Teachers.D.Manager.6.（填空题）Reading Oliver James' Affluenza,I thought about what often happens at home.My 12-year-old daughter is in tears."I have so take a test tomorrow.I don't understand any of it," she cries out.After shouting and shutting her door,she calms down enough to go through her notes.The following dry I ask her how the test went and the just says "OK，I got a nine"."Wow.well done!" I say,before she finishes with "But I never get a ten!"According to James,this obsession with getting top marks has been a bad development,which encourages people to think of education in terms of work and money.To test this,I asked my daughter why she was so worried about her tests.She looked at me as if I was thick. "Well,if I don't get good grades,I won't be able to afford nice things like a car and stuff."I was quite surprised,because I don't consider myself a pushy parent.But James suggests and it leaves students feeling failures even if they are very bright.He points to the Danish system （体制）of education as a better model.Creating happy citizens who have good social skills is seen as more important than high achievements at school or the needs of business.For me,I cannot remember the last time I had to work out the area of a circle,recite a Shakespeare poem or grammar rules,yet I have lived a happy life.What I really needed to learn at school was how to make polite conversations,or how to avoid getting into debt or how to develop good personality.This is in fact similar to what Oliver James really has in mind.And he is looking for schools where students are encouraged to find and follow their own interests,something more like Tongjon.Tongjon has been developed in some Korean private schools.It is quite different from the more rigid system of learning things by heart that is used in Korea,and indeed in many other school systems around the world.As the Russian poet Pushkin said," Inspiration（灵感）is needed in geometry（几何学）just as much as in poetry "，and inspiration does not come from endlessly revising for tests or getting worried about them .（1）What does the writer probably think of his/her daughter？ ___A.She sets herself a goal too high to reach.B.She should be more polite to her parents.C.She is hard-working but not very bright.D.She takes her grades much too seriously.（2）What does the word "obsession" in paragraph 3 mean？ ___A.A plain and unavoidable fact.B.A satisfied and very proud state.C.A practical and widely-used way.D.A fixed and often unreasonable idea.（3）What can we infer from the passage？ ___A.Social skills are as important as high grades.B.Interest in grades can shake self-confidence.C.The writer regrets not having studied hard at school.D.Danish educational system is for very smart students.（4）The writer wants to tell us that ___ .A.learning happily is the key to self-development.B.top marks may be helpful to increase one's interest.C.tests should be improved to give children inspiration.cation should meet one's needs for word and money.7.（问答题）Do you know about chemical change？It means one kind of thing changes into another completely different kind of thing.For example,when we burn wood or cook something,materials will be changed.（1）___The food we eat has many different natural materials and they could be changed in some ways.If a change influences the food's materials and make new materials,it is a chemical change. （2）___ The main steps of baking any cake are mixing the ingredients（材料） and baking them together.（3）___ They are flour,sugar,salt,baking soda,baking powder and spices.Flour gives the cake structure.Sugar helps to make it sweet.Salt strengthens the cake better.Baking powder and baking soda make the cake rise.Next,the carrots may be added to the cake.（4）___ The other ingredients in the carrot cake are oil and eggs.The oil makes the cake soft and moist.Eggs serve two purposes—the whiteshelp the cake to rise,while the yolks give it creamy texture. （5）___Once the cake mixture is formed,it's poured into a cake pan and baked in an oven.The heat from the oven has caused chemical changes to take place.The cake is finished and the ingredients cannot be separated.A.In the course of making cakes,the dry ingredients are mixed first.B.All of these ingredients form a mixture.C.To get a closer look at the chemical change of baking,let's watch how a carrot cake is made.D.People can discover chemical changes every day in the kitchen.E.These help give the carrot cake its flavor,texture （口感），and color.8.（问答题）Many scientists find that colors can change people's feelings.It's very interesting.Some colors can make people feel relaxed,and some colors can make people feel n （1）___ .Now,this kind of knowledge is being used in many places.For example,school walls are always p（2）___ green because green makes students feel relaxed.It is also good for the students' e（3）___ .Some books are also green or light blue for the same reason.Restaurant owners not only have to know how to make food,but also have to know how to make money.Here are some things they've learned from scientific studies.The color red makes people hungry.Many fast food restaurants have red f（4）___ or walls.Soft colors like pink and light blue make people feel relaxed,so they spend more time eating.Loud music may be nice at first,but it soon makes people want to leave.Hard seats also make customers want to eat q（5）___ and leave.Many restaurants,especially fast food restaurants,use this knowledge to make customers eat faster.9.（问答题）广州是一个受全世界游客欢迎的城市之一。
