(2011年山东省中考英语模拟试题(10))

四.阅读理解:(30分)

A

Someone says, "Time is money." But I think time is more important than money. Why? Because when money is spent, we can get it back. However, when time is lost, it'll never return. That is why we mustn't waste time. Even a second (秒) is very important. We should make full use of our time to do something useful.

But it is a pity that many people don't know the importance of time. They spend their limited (有限的) time smoking, drinking and playing cards. They don’t know that wasting time means wasting some of their own lives.

In a word, we should save time. We shouldn't leave today's work for tomorrow.

Remember: We have no time to lose.

( ) 1. Why does the writer say we mustn't waste time?

A. Time is money. B. Time is expensive.

C. Time never comes back when it's gone.

( ) 2 Why is time limited?

A. To everyone life is limited. B. Money is limited.

C. Most people don't know its importance.

( ) 3. How can we save time?

A. Never smoke. B. Never drink. C. Finish work on time.

( ) 4. The writer feels_________ for the people playing cards always.

A. sorry B. happy C. excited

( ) 5. What's the main idea of the passage? ,

A. Time is important. B. Money is important.

C. Time is more important than money.

B

During the day we work and play, and at night we sleep. Our body rests while we sleep. In the morning we are ready to work and play again. Our body grows most while we are asleep. Children who are tired usually need sleep. We can get better at our lessons after we have had enough rest. Boys and girls who are eight or nine years old need ten hours of sleep every night. Our body needs plenty of air when we sleep. If we do not get enough fresh air, we will feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we must not cover our head. Our lungs (肺) need to get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night, we can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air. Boys and girls who want to be strong must get enough and plenty of sleep.

( ) 6. Our body grows most while we are .

A. eating B. playing C. sleeping D. exercising

( ) 7. Too little sleep makes us .

A. tired B. hungry C. happy D. grow

( ) 8. What may cause us to feel tired in the morning?

A. Too much air B. Not enough fresh air

C. Too much cold air D. Too much sleep

( ) 9. How many hours of sleep should nine-year-old children have?

A. Eight hours B. Nine hours C. Ten hours D. Eleven hours

( ) 10. What does the lung need most?

A. Fresh air B. Covering C. Warm air D. Exercise

C

When the Americans were getting ready to send (送) their first men to the moon, an old Australian was watching TV in a restaurant. There was an Englishman in the restaurant, too, and he said to the Australian, “The Americans are clever, aren't they? They are going to send some men to the moon. It is a very long way from our world.”

“Oh, that’s nothing,” the Australian answered quickly. “Our country is going to send some people to the sun in a few months. That's much farther (更远) away than the moon, you know.”

“Oh, yes, it is,” the Englishman said, “but the sun is too hot for people to go to.”

The Australian laughed and said, “We won’t go to the sun in the day, of course. We’ll go there at night.”

( ) 11. Who were going to send their first men to the moon?

A. The Americans. B. The Australians.

C. The Englishmen. D. Nobody.

( ) 12. Where were the Australian and Englishman watching TV?

A. In the cinema. B. Outside a shop.

C. In a restaurant. D. In an office.

( ) 13. The Englishman thought______.

A. the Americans were clever B. the Australians were clever

C. the Englishmen were clever D. the white people were clever

( ) 14. Both the Englishman and the Australian knew that ______.

A. the moon was much farther away from our earth than the sun

B. the sun was much farther away from our earth than the moon

C. the sun was much hotter in the day than at night

D. the sun was much hotter at night than in the day

( ) 15. The Australian thought that ______.

A. the sun was very hot at night

B. the sun was too cold for people to go to at night

C. the sun is farther away at night D. people can land on the sun at night

六、任务型阅读(共5分)请根据上面的书签完成下面的题目：

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Author: Mark Twain(1835-1910)

Country: United States

Language: English

Publisher: American Publishing Company

Publishing date: 1876

Pages: 275pp

1. The name of the book is .

2. Where did the writer come from ? .

3. The writer was years old when he died.

4. The book came out in .

5. What language was the book written ?

答案：

四、1-5 CACAA 6-10 CABCA 11-15 ACABD

六、1.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 2. the United States 3. 75 4. 1876 5. English

(2011年浙江省温州市2011年中考总复习学业目标测试英语卷中考模拟卷一)

Ⅶ.阅读理解(共15小题; 第51—55题每小题1分，第56—65题每小题2分，满分25分)

阅读下列短文，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳选项。

A

Trip 1 One Week in the Mountains

Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals living in this area.

Time: May 8-May 14 Tel: 64639818

Adult(成年人): $110.00 Child: $55.00

Trip 2 Three Days in the Country

There are many beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird-lovers.

Time: May 20-May 22 Tel: 63986432

Adult: $50.00 Child: $25.00

Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight(手电筒), and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It is a trip full of adventure(冒险). A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.

Time: May 16-May 18 Tel: 63875629

Adult: $30.00 Not for children

Trip 4 Five Day by the Sea

Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming.

Time: May 23-May 27 Tel: 67538293

Adult: $80.00 Child: $40.00

根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。

51. What number may you call if you and your friends want to enjoy the sunshine at the seaside?

A. 67538293. B. 63986432. C. 64639818. D. 63875629.

52. Sam wants to stay in Hunter Valley with his wife, his five-year-old daughter and his seven-year-old son. How much will it cost?

A. $25. B. $50. C. $100. D. $150.

53. David loves sports. He will take his holiday from May 7 to May 15. What activity will he probably take part in?

A. Hiking in the mountains.

C. Watching plants at night. B. Fishing in the country.

D. Swimming in the sea.

54. Lucy is a college student. She is quite interested in science. She wants to know something about the life of plants at night. Which trip will she choose?

A. Trip 1. B. Trip 2. C. Trip 3. D. Trip 4.

55. Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to four advertisement?

B

“Last week was Road Safety Week at Jason’s school. All the students had to take part in a talk on road safety which was given by a police officer. The following is what the police officer said.”

“Most traffic accidents shouldn’t happen. They happen because people are careless. A frequent cause of traffic accidents is speed. Some people drive too quickly. This means that if they have to stop suddenly, they cannot stop quickly enough to avoid hitting other vehicles or people. You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walking along the sidewalk.”

“It’s not only drivers who cause accidents, however. People on foot-pedestrians, and bicycle riders often cause accidents, too. Pedestrians sometimes walk out into the street without looking. You should always look on both sides before stepping into the street.”

“Do any of you ride a bike? Bicycle riders can cause accidents by changing directions suddenly or without warning other road users. Before you turn left, for example, you should check behind you to make sure there aren’t any cars, trucks or buses coming. You should show with your left hand to tell that you want to turn left. You should not turn until the street is clear.”

“The rules of the road are very simple. If we learn them and obey them, we should not have accidents any more.”

56. The main idea of the story is _______.

A. obeying the rules of the road can keep you from having accidents

B. it was Road Safety Week at Jason’s school

C. it’s not only drivers who cause traffic accidents

D. some people have accidents because they drive too quickly

57. Why do most traffic accidents happen?

A. Because people stop their cars suddenly.

B. Because people don’t know the rules.

C. Because people don’t care if they have an accident.

D. Because people are careless.

58. How can bicycle riders cause accidents?

A. By crossing the road without warning other road users.

B. By turning suddenly or without warning other road users.

C. By making sure there aren’t any cars coming.

D. By showing suddenly or without warning other road users.

59. The word “frequent” in the passage means ________ in Chinese.

A. 频繁的 B. 偶尔的 C. 所有的 D. 罕见的

60. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

A. Road Safety Week B. A Talk on Safety

C. Safety First D. Safety and Accidents

C

A famous study was done in a school by a professor (教授) from a university. At the start of the school year, the teachers were given the names of five children. They were told that these five were the most excellent students in the class. But the fact was that these students were only average (中等)，and they were not the best students at all. Well, guess what? At the end of the year, all the five average students scored among the highest in the class.

What made these average students change so much to become top students? The only difference was the change in their teachers’ attitude (态度). Because the teachers believed that these five kids were the top students, they expected more from them. And so these five average students began to believe and expect more from themselves. So they worked harder to do as well as they could.

Do you know? If you expect the best from people, they’ll usually want to give you their best. A great leader said, “Treat (对待) a person just how he appears to be on the outside, and you’ll make him even worse. But treat a person like he’s already a success, and you’ll help make him the best he can be.”

Like the true story of 7-year-old Johnny, his teacher got so angry with him that one day she said, “Johnny, you’re the naughtiest boy in this class. I’m sure you’ll never change.” The next year Johnny had a new teacher. And on the first day of class, she met with Johnny after school and said, “Johnny, I’ve heard a lot about you! But do you know that I don’t believe a word of it.” And every day after that, this new teacher treated Johnny as if he was one of the smartest students even when Johnny did naughty things. Later on, Johnny became a school leader. Because that’s the power of our belief (信任) and attitude toward children.

61. The professor started his research by_________.

A. telling the five students to work harder than ever before

B. teaching the five children himself

C. telling the teachers the five students were the best in the class

D. asking the five children to find a new teacher

62. The five average students became top students mainly because of_________.

A. the professor’s study

B. the change in the professor’s attitude

C. the teachers’ hard work

D. the change in the teachers’ attitude

63. Why did the writer tell us the story of 7-year-old Johnny?

A. To show the importance of encouragement.

B. To show that the boy was clever enough.

C. To let us know the famous boy.

D. To let us know how good his new teacher was.

64. According to the story, we can learn that_________.

A. the research began at the end of the school year

B. the students scored highest only because they worked hard

C. if you expect the most from people, you’ll get the least

D. little Johnny liked his new teacher very much

65. What does the passage mainly tell us?

A. If you want to get more, you should have new teachers.

B. Attitude and belief can change a person.

C. A professor’s study can help you score highest.

D. Only teachers can make you a top student.

Ⅷ. 任务型阅读(共5小题;每小题1 分，满分5 分)

阅读以下5段语言材料，然后从A、B、C、D和E中，选出符合他们要求的最佳选项.

Causes and Advice

66. Too much homework; Don’t have enough time for their hobbies.

Advice: Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax as possible as you can.

67. Too much homework; Bad reading and writing habits.

Advice: Do homework or reading in a correct way.

68. Don’t know how to get on well with classmates.

Advice: Make more friends and understand each other. Share your problems with them.

69. Computer games’ bad influence

Advice: Don’t be crazy about computer games. Play them just for a short time when you are tired.

70. Having more pocket money to buy snacks; Dislike doing exercise.

Advice: Use your pocket money to do something meaningful. Spend some time doing exercise every day.

上面是中学生常见一些问题的原因及对策，请你将这些进行归类：

Problems：A. Fighting with each other

B. Getting fat

C. Feeling stressed

D. Getting short-sighted

E. Feeling tired of study

答案：

51—55 ADACC 56—60 ADBAA 61—65 CDADB 66—70 EDACB

(2011年重庆市江北区英语学科中考模拟试题)

六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。(共26分，每小题2分)

A

Free Activities This Weekend

An Open-air Craft (工艺) Market

In Front of the City Hall

Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Need to buy a present? Find bamboo toys, paper flowers, paper umbrellas, model cars and more! Food from around the world, too!

City Museum

Travel Movies

Meeting Room

Sat. & Sun. at 2:30 p.m.

Do you want to travel but don’t have enough money? See movies on Japan, Italy, America, England, Russia, and Australia. There are only 80 seats, so come early.

Autumn Fashion Show

Golden Shopping Center

Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

Men’s and women’s autumn clothes. See 25 handsome and pretty models show the latest fashions. All clothing will be on sale after the show for under ¥100.

Pop Concert at Yunhai Square

Saturday from 9:00 p.m. to midnight

Five groups of college students are going to play the guitar and sing pop songs. Bring your own food and drink. Library

Lecture

City Library Hall

Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

How to find the job that you really want! Two-hour lecture. Advice on choosing and getting the right job for you. Coke and sandwiches are sold.

48. Are you a movie fan? Then you can go to _____.

A. Autumn Fashion Show B. City Museum

C. City Library Hall D. Yunhai Square

49. People can buy presents _____.

A. at Yunhai Square B. in City Library Hall

C. in City Muse um D. at Open-air Craft Market

50. If people want to get some information about getting jobs, they can _____.

A. see the movies B. go to the pop concert

C. see the fashion show D. go to the library lecture

51. Pop concert at Yunhai Square will begin _____.

A. 9:00 p.m., Saturday B. 2:30 a.m., Saturday and Sunday

C. 10:00 am., Sunday D. 8:30 a.m., Sunday

B

How hard we have all wished to grow up quickly, and looked forward to the happy days of being a grown-up and enjoying the many interests that a youth should have!

At last, you have grown up. At least you are no longer a child. They call you “young lady”. You then enjoy the pleasure of being a young lady. You are proud of being a grown-up teenager. People welcome you -- this young lady -- heartily. You are glad that your wish has been answered.?

But there is always something that troubles you a lot. You say, “Papa and Mama, give me some money please. My pocket money is all gone already.”?

“No”, they say, “Your age is a dangerous age. If you have too much money to spend, it won’t do you any good.” Then you have to stay at home because you dare not go out with an empty pocket.?

Another time you tell your grandma, “Grandma, see, I am a grown-up now.”?

“Good, now, you can sit here and knit (编织) this for me while I go and have a rest.” To show that you are no more a child, you have to sit there the whole afternoon doing the work, which only a grown-up can do. After an hour, you fi nd it hard to do, and give the knitting basket back to your grandma. Your grandma criticizes (批评) your work. You hear what she says, “Such a big girl can’t do such easy work.” You wish then you were a child again.?

But the fact is, you are growing up, and you can’t help it. That’s the way it goes!

52. How does the girl know her wish has been answered?

A. People think that she is a young lady.

B. She doesn’t need to play with kids now.

C. People begin to call her teenager.

D. She can join women in all kinds of activities.

53. From what her parents say, we know ______.

A. the girl always has much money in her pocket

B. it’s dangerous for a girl to spend money

C. they love her more than before

D. they still regard her as a child

54. Why does she promise to help her grandma do some knitting?

A. Because she likes doing knitting for her grandma.

B. Because she wants to show that she has grown up.

C. Because she has much more free time at that time.

D. Because her grandma is knitting long and tired.

C

Do you want to watch a hot movie while chatting with your friend on the pho ne，or shop with your mobile phone while on a train? The ongoing technology development has made these things come to our daily life.

It is said that China has had the right to use the third generation telecommunication technology (3G) since 2009.

The so-called 3G technology allows mobile phone users enjoy high-speed Internet-based services.It helps increase mobility in many areas of our lives.

Nowadays, many mobile phones allow you to send e-mails or read the latest stories on the Internet，but the speed is not pleasing，which is only 10 kilobytes (KB) per second.But 3G goes on the Internet with a speed of up to 2 megabytes (MB) per second.If recent mobile technology is like riding bikes on a country road，then 3G will make you fly on the information highway.For example，a mobile phone with 3G technology can help download a three-minute MP3 song within two minutes while it will take you up to an hour to do this with your common mobile phone.

In the UK and many other European countries where 3G services have around since 2003，3G has already become a part of modem business life.Nowadays，office workers are able to spend some of their working hours at home.The new technology allows the first aid services to provide a video link with a hospital or doctor for patients who need special care.

55.From the passage we can know that .

A.we can’t enjoy Internet-based services now at the moment in China

B.it is possible for us to enjoy MP3 music with our common mobile phones

C.doctors can examine patients by using 3G mobile phones in the UK

D.thanks to 3G phones，many office workers needn’t travel to work any more

56.The writer probably regards a 3G mobile phone as ______.

A.a fast communication tool

B.a flying tool on the highway

C.a video link to the hospital

D.a chatting friend on the train

57.What’s the main idea of this passage?

A.You have to buy a new mobile phone if you want to enjoy 3G.

B.3G mobile technology makes our life richer and more convenient.

C.In the future, you can enjoy high-quality music using your phone.

D.3G movies on mobile phones are coming to us in the nearby future.

D

Can you imagine the very first modern Olympics in 1896 with no landing mats (海绵垫), no stopwatches and no photo finishes? In fact, cameras and stopwatches were not used until the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA. Thanks for technology, Olympics have been developing at an unbelievable speed.

Today technology has completely changed sports. Take sports equipment for example. Electronic eyes hanging at the starting lines, together with digital cameras, could catch correct race time and also help to catch runners who “jump the gun”. As runners cross the finishing line, special digital cameras can also easily decide the winner. The days of “dead heats” are gone.

Technological developments are also good for athletes. New sports suits, which get less wind effects, can help cut up to one-tenth of a second from runners’ race time. Top athletes, like Liu Xiang, are even provided with hand-made sports shoes. These shoes are made to fit the athlete exactly -- and there are some more changes in the shoes that meet each runner’s personal needs.

Technology has also changed the way of many sports. Take one example -- the pole vault. The landing mat makes a big difference to the vaulting style as athletes no longer need to worry about hurting themselves as they fall. Without these worries, athletes could jump higher. New swimming pools have been used to help swimmers swim with easier effort and sports scientists have worked out a new swimming style to improve the speed.

The increasing technological developments have led many sportsmen to suggest that the “Olympic spirit” is being lost in a rush to break records and win medals. Many developing countries say that technology has become too important in sport and that athletes from developing countries are disadvantaged. There are no easy answers but one thing is sure -- we cannot turn back times. Technology cannot go backwards.

58. The underlined phrase “dead heats” means __________.

A. sports equipment which was out of date

B. runners who jumped the gun while running

C. diseases which killed runners in hot weather

D. races in which runners finished at the same time

59. What infers from the fourth paragraph?

A. Scientists can measure the speed of swimming.

B. The pole vault was not quite safe in the past.

C. Pole vaulters jump lower with landing mats.

D. New pools have changed the style of swimming.

60. The purpose of the writer in writing this article is _______.

A. to suggest we should keep up with the times

B. to suggest we reduce technology in Olympics

C. to suggest we train better athletes like Liu Xiang

D. to suggest we care more about developing countries

七、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文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选项。(共8分，每小题2分)

Last Sunday Li Lei did his lessons almost the whole day. He wanted to relax himself and he went downtown. He walked on and on along the streets. He was pleased to see that people were very happy. When he was enjoying himself, he was stopped by a foreigner.

“(61)___________________?”

“Yes, but I …” Li Lei was very nervous, and his face turned red. He is a junior middle school student and now is in Grade Three, but he didn’t spend much time on English in the past and is not good at it.

“I don’t know Chinese,” the foreigner went on. “Would you please tell me something about the town?”

“Yes, but I …” (62)___________________. His heart beat fast. “I was born here,” he said, “This is my hometown. I like my hometown. I … My … My hometown is beautiful …” He wanted to say more but he couldn’t. (63)___________________. “I’m sorry, I can’t tell you more. I’m not good at English,” Li Lei had to say.

The foreigner smiled to him kindly and said, “OK, OK. Thank you all the same. Goodbye.”

On his way home Li Lei thought to himself, “If I studied English harder, I could speak more English. If I could speak more English, I would tell the foreigner more about my hometown.” How sorry he felt!

(64)___________________. As soon as he reached home, he took out his English book and began to read. He decided to study English more carefully than before. He decided to practise speaking English every day from then on.

八、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。(共10分，每小题2分)

The computer makes doing schoolwork easier for me than it was for my mom and dad. For example, when writing book reports and stories, I use Microsoft Word instead of a pen and paper. That way, after my teacher checks my work, I can go back and make revisions without having to rewrite the whole thing. And Microsoft Word has a spell check! I use it all the time.

For English class, we are reading The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. As pre-reading homework, my teacher asked us to research teenage groups on the Internet. I tried Google, Encarta, and Yahoo first, and finally found an article on www.time.com.

For geography homework on the United States, I used Encarta to learn about the Mississippi River. I needed to find out how deep and wide the river is, what states it runs through, and what kinds of fish live in it. I used the information to show how the geography of a country influences its economy (经济). For example, the river’s trade paths, the number of fish caught in it and the tourist development.

I never go to the library to do research. It takes too much time. Since I live in New York City and both my parents work, getting to the library isn’t always easy. For a big task or research, I used to stay at the library to read, or sign out whatever books or magazines I needed. Now being able to find the information in my own living room makes everything a lot simpler. Online dictionaries and encyclopedias (百科全书) also save time.

Sometimes, I think the computer spoils (娇惯) my generation because it is so easy --- at least physically. But computers are not like television, which does the thinking for you. You still have to use your mind. I prefer using a computer, easy, fun and fast.

65. Did his dad and mom write on the computer?

66. What software does the writer use when he writes?

67. Where can the writer find a lot of useful information for his research work quickly?

68. Why does the writer prefer using the computer a lot?

69. What does the writer think of computer?

答案：

六.48-51 BDDA 52-54 ADB 55-57 CAB 58-60 DBA

七.61-64 DAEB

八.65. No, they didn’t. 66. Microsoft Word. 67. On the Internet.

68. Because he thinks everything is easy to do on it.

69. Computer can help you do many things easily and also can spoil you.

(2010-2011北京市昌平区初三年级第一次模拟试题)

三、阅读理解(共20小题;每小题1分，满分20分)

阅读下列材料，从短文后所给各题的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A

What is a Chinatown? Is it a town in China? Of course not! Chinatown is a part of a town area with a large number of Chinese residents(居民), usually outside of Greater China. Chinatowns are throughout the world, including those in East Asia, Southeast Asia, North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe. The biggest one is in New York. It is a good place to go.

Shopping：Shopping in the Chinatown is fun. You can find lots of things there. Most of them are made in China. Mott Street is the best place to shop because things there are not very expensive.

Eating：The Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants. You can enjoy traditional Chinese food there. New Silver Palace Restaurant is one of the best Chinese restaurants.

Living：Living in the Chinatown is comfortable. You can find hospitals, banks, libraries and supermarkets there. In some schools, students must study Chinese. Many overseas(海外) Chinese send their children to these schools. They want their children to learn more about China and its culture.

26. Chinatown is a living area .

A. in China B. in a foreign country

C. in the countryside D. in shopping mall

27. New York in the United States has Chinatown in the world.

A. the smallest B. the largest C. the funniest D. the most boring

28. is the best place to shop because things there are not very expensive.

A. South America B. Europe C. East Asia D. Mott Street

29. In New York, you can go to New Silver Palace Restaurant to .

A. eat Chinese-style food B. borrow magazines

C. have Western food D. see a doctor

30. Many overseas Chinese want their children to .

A. live in a foreign country B. know something about Chinatown

C. read books in Chinese language D. learn more about China and its culture

B

Different people have different ideas about time. People in the USA think that it is important to know the time. In cities in America, there are clocks in stations, factories and other buildings. Radio tells the correct time during the day. Most Americans also have watches with them wherever they go. They want to do certain things at certain time. They don’t like to be late.

But time is not so important to everybody in the world. When you visit a country in South America, you will find that people there don’t like to rush. If you had an appointment with somebody, he could probably be late, because he may not want to arrive on time.

In South America, even the radio program may not begin on time. The men on the radio may not think it is important to tell the exact time. People in South America think that clocks or watches are just machines. They think that you let a clock or a watch control your life if you do everything on time.

31. Time is very important to ________.

A. people in America B. people in South America

C. the men on the radio D. everybody in the world

32. The underlined word “appointment” probably means ________ in Chinese.

A. 计划　　 B. 采访 C. 等待　 　　 D.约见

33. People in South America think ________.

A. they wouldn’t like to meet friends in public places

B. they don’t have to do certain things at certain time

C. it’s wrong of a radio station to tell wrong time

D. it’s their habit to be a little earlier

34. If you meet up with somebody in South America ________.

A. you must arrive on time B. he may not arrive on time

C. he has to rush to meet you D. you must know time is important to him

35. What is the best title of the passage?

A. Is your life relaxing?　　　　　 B. Must radio tell the exact time?

C. Different ideas about time. D. Differences between North and South America.

C

People often said Thomas Edison was the greatest genius(天才) of his age. There are only a few men in all of history, who have changed the lives of other men as much as the inventor of the first useful electric light. But Edison could never be pleased only because someone said he was a genius. "There is no such a thing as genius," Edison said. He thought what people called genius was mostly hard work.

But Edison was a thinker as well as a worker. From his earliest days as a child he wondered about the secrets of nature. He tried to understand them, and then he tried to learn what he could usefully do with them.

Edison enjoyed thinking. He knew that most people would do almost anything instead of the difficult work of thinking, especially if they do not think very often. But he knew, too, that thinking could give men enjoyment and pleasure.

Edison could not understand why anyone could not be interested in life. As he loved to think, he also loved to work. On the day he became 75 years old, someone asked him what idea he had about life. "Work," he answered, "Discovering the secrets of nature and using them to make men happier." He said he had enough inventions in his mind to give him another 100 years of work.

36. What is genius according to Thomas Edison?

A. Hard thinking. B. Hard work. C. Useful ideas. D. Useful inventions.

37. How did Edison always deal with the secrets of nature after exploring them?

A. To write down what he had learned. B. To carry out a new experiment.

C. To make them useful in life. D. To share them with others

38. What could not Edison understand?

A. He couldn’t understand how anybody enjoyed life.

B. He couldn’t understand if anybody loved working.

C. He couldn’t understand why anybody loved thinking.

D. He couldn’t understand why anybody was tired of life.

39. Was Edison a good thinker or a good worker?

A. He was a good thinker. B. He was either a good worker or a good thinker.

C. He was a good thinker and he was a good worker, too.

D. He was neither a good thinker nor a good worker.

40. What does the last sentence in the passage mean?

A. Edison was born to be a great inventor. B. Edison was able to live another 100 years.

C. Edison was ready to make his 100th invention.

D. Life was too short for Edison to work for human beings.

D

Once there was a child ready to be born. So he asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?”

God replied, “Among the many angels(天使), I chose one for you. She will take care of you.” But the child wasn't sure he really wanted to go. “But here I don't do anything else but sing and smile, that's enough for me to be happy.”

“Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel’s love and be happy.”

“And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me,” the child continued, “if I don't know the language that men talk?”

God patted him on the head and said, “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear. Your angel will teach you how to speak.”

“And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?”

But God had an answer for that question too. “Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.”

“I've heard that on earth there are bad men, who will protect me?”

“Your angel will defend you even if it means risking her life!”

“But I will always be sad because I will not see you any more,” the child continued warily.

God smiled on the young one. “Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you how to come back to me, even though I will always be with you.”

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth could already be heard. The child knew he had to start on his journey very soon. He asked God one more question, softly, “God, please tell me my angel's name.”

God answered, “Your angel's name is not hard to remember. You will simply call her _______.”

41. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “warily”?

A. angrily B. proudly C. carefully D. happily

42. Which adjective can properly show God’s character?

A. Cold B. Calm C. Kind D. Strict

43. Which is the suitable word for the blank in the last paragraph?

A. Mommy B. Grandpa C. Daddy D. Grandma

44. The main idea of the passage is “_________”.

A. What should I do on Earth? B. Who is my protective angel?

C. How should I keep in touch with my relatives?

D. How should I get along with my relatives?

45. The child asked God questions in the order of ________.

a. Who will protect me? b. What’s my angel’s name?

c. How can I understand what people talked about?

d. How can I live there being small and helpless?

e. What shall I do when I want to talk to you?

A. c,d,b,e,a B. d,a,e,c,b C. b,d,c,a,e D. d, c, e, a, b

六、阅读短文(每小题1分，满分20分)

A) 阅读下面短文，根据所读内容，在文章后第62～71小题的空格里填入适当的单词。将答案写在答卷纸相应的横线上。

注意：每空一词。

One of the most common questions I am asked is whether, when, and how to follow up after a job interview. Following up in some way is necessary. Yes, you can get a job without it, but if you compete with other top candidates(候选人), following up can sometimes help you when the other candidate doesn’t. Here’s how to follow up well:

Send a thank-you note at once. E-mail is fine for this and has the advantage of arriving faster, but handwritten notes are still appreciated (欣赏). And if there are many interviews(面试), send a thank-you note each time.

Find out their timeline. Hopefully, you asked about their timeline in the interview itself, but if you didn’t, follow up within a week to strengthen your interest and politely ask what they expect their timeline for a decision to be.

Be patient. Most commonly, job seekers are too worried about the result. It doesn’t look worried to express your interest in the job or check in to ask about the timeline.

Don’t be nervous if you don’t hear from them at once. The hiring process often takes longer than a candidate would like, maybe the decision makers are out of town. If you’re past the time they indicated you would hear something, this isn’t necessarily cause for nervousness. Hiring often ends up taking longer than expected. Just politely follow up, explain you’re very interested but understand that hiring can take time, and ask if they have the latest timeline.

Title: How to follow up after a job interview

Importance of following up ● Following up is very 62 in some way.

63 of following up ● Send a thank-you note 64 . ﹡E-mail can arrive 65 than handwritten notes.

﹡The employer still appreciate 66 notes.

● Find out the timeline. ﹡ Follow up to strengthen your 67 .

﹡Politely ask what they 68 the timeline to be.

● Be patient. It is 69 that job seekers are too worried .

●Don’t be nervous ﹡ The hiring often takes a longer time.

﹡The decision makers are not 70_ town.

﹡If the indicated time is past, follow up 71 and explain you are interested in the job.

B) 根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词。将答案写答卷纸相应的表格内。

Life in an American high school is an interesting and exciting learning experience. High school in America is not j 72 a place for studying some subjects. It is also an important social centre, where students can d 73 other interests and talents.

The high school course is divided i 74 four years. The teenager usually starts school at about 8:00 a.m., and e 75 at about 3 p.m. There’s no school on Saturday.

Students have lunch at the school cafeteria, where they can choose from a variety of good things to eat and drink. After lunch they play a sport, talk to friends or simply relax. The lunch break l 76 about an hour.

When the school day ends, some students go home, but many still stay at school for after-school activities. There are many activities and clubs to choose. W 77 the headmaster’s agreement, students can start any kind of club that is educational and fun!

In the afternoon many students practice sports with the school team. Sports are an important p 78 of high school life. It’s an honour to play on the school team.

American high school students like to be “popular”. This means being a good student, being a 79 in the community (社会) and being well-liked by others. Popular students are elected to take part in student government. Every year in June there are prizes for the best students and the best athletes.

There are many social events s 80 as Spring Dance and School Picnic during the school year which involve the whole school and the teachers.

Most American high school students have a part-time job during the school year and a full-time job during the summer. Parents e 81 their children to work because it’s part of growing up and becoming responsible and independent. Most high schools have a job list to help students find work. Teenagers are fond of their jobs!

答案：

三、阅读理解 26---30 BBDAD 31---35ADBBC 36---40 BCDCD 41---45 CCABD

五、 阅读短文

A) 62. necessary / important 63. Ways/ Methods 64. immediately 65. faster

66. handwritten 67. interest 68. expect 69. common 70. in 71. politely

B) 72. just 73. develop 74. into 75. ends 76. lasts

77. With 78. part 79. active/attractive 80. such 81. encourage

(2011年江苏省高淳县质量调研检测试卷(一) 九年级英语)

六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。(共26分，每小题2分)

A

Victoria Middle School Report

Student: Jenny Jones

Subject Grade Comments

Maths B Good work all year.

Chinese A Does well in this subject.

English A+ Very interested and very good job!

Science C A little weak in this subject.

Computer D Not really interested and need improve.

Sports A Captain of girls’ soccer team, and on basketball team.

Total Grade B

Date: 20/6/05 Signed: Mrs. Brown

48. Whose school report is it?

A. Victoria’s. B. Jenny Jones’.

C. Mrs. Brown’s. D. We don’t know.

49. Which subject of the following was Jenny best at?

A. Maths. B. Chinese. C. English. D. Science.

50. How did Jenny do in sports?

A. Very well. B. With problems.

C. A little weak. D. Not interested at all.

B

The famous scientist and thinker, Charles Darwin, was born on February 12, 1809. As a boy, Charles liked to go for walks in the fields and forests. He enjoyed watching nature, and comparing what he saw with everything he had read in science books. He also liked collecting very much. He collected many things, birds, eggs, stones and leaves.

At sixteen Darwin was sent to Edinburgh University to become a doctor. But he was interested in the history of nature.

Then he was sent to study in Cambridge University. There he studied until 1831.

Some time later he heard that the ship Beagle was going on a trip to South America and wanted a scientist. His teacher advised him to go. So when the Beagle left England in December, 1831, Darwin was on it.

The trip lasted almost five years. Darwin saw many new plants and animals. He collected all kinds of plants.

In 1842 Darwin went to live in Kent, and there he continued his studies of change in nature. Darwin understood that plants and animals are not always the same, and that they really change.

By 1859 Darwin had finished his famous book “The Origin of Species”.

In 1871 Darwin wrote another important book.

Darwin continued his studies in science until he died in 1882.

51. When was Darwin born?

A. In 1842. B. In 1871. C. In 1809. D. In 1859.

52. What kind of books did Darwin like reading when he was a boy?

A. Science books. B. Chemistry books.

C. History books. D. Medical books.

53. What did Darwin work as on the ship Beagle?

A. A tourist. B. A doctor. C. A waiter. D. A scientist.

C

One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door, was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.

However, he lost his nerve(勇气) when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe(欠) you?”

“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” With these words, Howard Kelly left that house.

Years later the woman became badly ill and was finally sent to the hospital in a big city. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Dressed in his doctor’s clothes, Dr. Kelly went into her room and recognized her at once. From that day on, he gave special attention to her, and decided to do his best to save her life.

At last the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:

“Paid in full with a glass of milk, Dr. Howard Kelly.”

Tears of joy flooded her eyes.

54. The boy sent newspapers door to door in order to .

A. continue his schooling B. become a famous doctor

C. thank the woman for her kindness D. help his poor family

55. Which is true about the boy and the woman?

A. He became too shy to ask her for a drink of water.

B. She thought he was not hungry but thirsty.

C. She wanted him to pay for the glass of milk.

D. She never thought he would save her life later.

56. After Dr. Kelly knew who the woman was, he .

A. began to take good care of her himself

B. told her she once gave him a glass of milk

C. made up his mind to try his best to save her

D. asked for her bill and paid it off at once

57. The best title for this passage is .

A. A Warm-hearted Woman B. A Glass of Milk

C. The Final Bill D. A Famous Doctor

D

Vacations are wonderful chances to visit colleges. So my friend and I went to see colleges in Connecticut. In most of the places professors or students were eager(渴望) to show us around and talk to us. However, I ended up disliking one university simply because no one bothered(特意)to help me.

My friend wanted to see the Theatre department and luckily she ran into a theatre student who was happy to tell of his experiences there. She immediately fell in love with the place. I really wanted to see the Studio Arts department. The Arts building seemed huge and splendid(壮丽的). I walked inside but was unable to find a single person. I went to the Admissions Office and asked if they could find someone who could show me around. Strangely, they didn't know one single person in the Studio Arts department! Finally they told me to go back to the building and ask for "Stacy". No last name, just "Stacy". I thought this should be interesting.

I returned to the building and there happened to be one office open and a woman was there. After I explained, she replied quickly, "Well, I can't help you. I'm working on the computer." (How rude!) After hearing "Stacy", she pointed to another office. I found the so-called "Stacy", and all she said was that I could go downstairs and look around if I wanted. I explained that I had already been downstairs and that no one was there! She just shrugged(耸肩)and didn't know what to say. It's hard to believe that there wasn't a single person to help me in such a well-known university.

So if someone recommends(推荐)a school to you and says what a wonderful tour she/ he had, you can't always take his/her word for it. My friend and I both visited this university on the same day, yet we had two totally different experiences.

58. The writer wrote the passage to .

A. advise us not to visit the Studio Arts department

B. tell us not to believe what others say about a college

C. explain to us how to choose a college

D. show us different colleges in Connecticut

59. We can know from the passage that .

A. most of the colleges they visited weren't friendly

B. the writer ran into a professor in the department

C. the college was too old and small

D. the writer's friend had a pleasant experience there

60. What do we know about Stacy?

A. She wasn't very helpful.

B. She agreed to show the writer around.

C. She was working for the Admissions Office.

D. She was working on a computer.

七、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文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选项。(共8分，每小题2分)

It was a very cold winter morning. 61 when he heard a cry for help. He turned around but could see nobody. He stopped and looked here and there. 62 . The boy was in such a hurry that he couldn’t say a word except pointing towards the river. Mr. Black ran to the river as soon as possible. Both of them ran along the river and saw a girl in the water. 63 . It was carrying her away. It was too dangerous. Without a word, Mr. Black took off his clothes as quickly as he could, and jumped into the river. He swam to the girl and took her back near the bank and lifted the girl up, and then the boy helped pull her out of the water. 64 . At last the girl’s life was saved, and she thanked them very much.

A. She was holding a piece of wood

B. Then they stopped a car and took the girl to the hospital

C. Mr. Black liked to take a walk along the street.

D. Mr. Black was walking along the street

E. At the moment, a boy ran up to him

八、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。(共10分，每小题2分)

Dear students，

I’m Mr. Green. I’m very happy to be your guest speaker today.It’s a great pleasure to visit your school and meet all of you here.

I would like to tell you how to improve your study. Maybe you are more interested in sports than in history. You probably think you will never be a top student. In fact, anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. If you can use your time well, you may improve your study without much work. Here’s how:

Plan your time carefully. When you plan your week time, you should make a 1ist of things that you have to do. First write down the time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide on a good time for studying. Of course, studying shouldn’t take all of your time. Don’t forget to leave yourself enough time for hobbies.

Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study place. Keep this space, which may be a desk or just a corner of your room. No games, radio, or television! When you sit down to work, think only about the subject!

Make good use of your time in class. Listen carefully to what the teacher says. Careful listening in class means less work later. You also need to take notes in class, because it can make it easier for you to learn well.

There are only a few ways mentioned here to help you with your studying. I believe you can find many other ways besides these.

65. Can you become a better student if you want to?

66. Does the writer ask you to leave enough time for your hobby?

67. How many ways are mentioned in the passage?

68. If you want to make good use of your time in class, what should you do?

69. What’s the passage mainly about?

答案：

六、阅读短文，选择最佳选项。(共26分，每小题2分)

48. B 49. C 50. A 51. C 52. A 53. D 54. A 55. D

56. C 57. B 58. B 59. D 60. A

七、阅读短文，还原句子。(共8分，每小题2分)

61. D 62. E 63. A 64. B

八、阅读短文，回答问题。(共10分，每小题2分)

65. Yes./Yes, I can.

66. Yes./ Yes, he does.

67. Three.

68. First you should listen carefully to what the teacher says. Second you should take notes in class./Listen to the teacher carefully and take notes in class.

69. It’s about ways to help you with your study. /How to improve your study.

(北京市门头沟区2011年初中毕业考试)

三、阅读(满分40分)

第一节 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2 分， 满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。

(A)

Insects are very useful in medicine. Believe it or not, maggot (蛆) are now used in hospitals. When a person gets a very bad injury on his body, the dead skin must be removed (除去). Today, doctors are using maggots to eat the dead skin around the injury. Doctors have found that maggots eat only the dead skin, so they make the injury very clean. Many hospitals keep maggots for this purpose.

Another useful insect is the mosquito (蚊子). Often people need medicine, but they live very far away from a doctor. To work out this problem, doctors give medicine to mosquitoes. Then the mosquitoes fly far away, bite people, and give them the medicine.

In the world of medicine and science, fireflies are also useful. Fireflies have something special inside them that makes their bodies shine like fire at night. This can be removed from a firefly’s body and used for medical tests.

Another insect that is useful to humans is the termite (白蚁). In many countries poor people don’t get enough protein (蛋白质) to eat. To solve this problem, scientists have used termites to make protein powder that can be added to food. The termites have a lot of protein, and they are not expensive. In this way many people can receive protein powder that doesn’t cost very much.

( ) 46. What is the use of maggots in hospitals?

A. They help clean the injury. B. They removed the good skin on the body.

C. They are eaten by the patients as medicine. D. They eat all the skin on the patient.

( ) 47. How can mosquitoes help to cure people?

A. They live with people far away.

B. They gave people medicine themselves.

C. They bite people after doctors give them medicine.

D. They work out the problem by flying far away.

( ) 48. What is the advantage of the termites?

A. They can be eaten as food by people. B. They can be added to the food directly.

C. They can be made into protein powder. D. They can be used for medical tests.

( ) 49. What is true about fireflies?

A. They go out only at night. B. They have nothing special.

C. Their bodies shine like fire at night. D. They don’t like to fly in the daytime.

( ) 50. What is the best title for this passage?

A. Insects Around the World B. Different Kinds of insects

C. Scientist and Insects D. Useful Insects in Medicine

(B)

The fairy-tale royal (皇室的) wedding seems to reappear in the UK as Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton finally got engaged (订婚) after years of dating.

The happy couple made an engaging debut (首度亮相) at St. James Palace in London on Tuesday — just hours after announcing (宣布) their plans to marry in London in the spring or summer of 2011.

The wedding will attract one of the biggest worldwide TV audiences since the Prince of Wales married Lady Diana in 1981.

Prince William gave Kate Middleton his late mother’s ring to bring the two most "special" women in his life together.

"I thought it was quite nice because she’s not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all. This was my way of keeping her close to it all," William said as he gave a TV interview Tuesday. "We’re hugely excited. We’re looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together," he added.

The young couple’s families were all excited about the news of the engagement. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, said they were "Very pleased for them both." William’s father Prince Charles said he was "thrilled."

Royal officials said that while Middleton is commonly known as Kate, her official name is Catherine Elizabeth. She will be named Queen Catherine if William, as expected, finally takes the throne.

The two 28-year-olds met at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, starting out as just friends but quickly fell in love with each other.

( ) 51. Who will be attracted by Prince William’s wedding?

A. It will attract one or two TV programs. B. Nobody will be interested.

C. A large number of TV audiences will watch it. D. Only the British people are interested.

( ) 52. What’s the meaning of the word “thrilled” in the passage?

A. Very excited. B. Very frightened. C. Very nervous. D. Very impressed.

( ) 53. In the passage,it says that William will take the throne as we expect.That means .

A. he will be a successful man. B. he will get married.

C. he will be loved by everyone. D. he will be king.

( ) 54. Which of the following is true?

A. Kate was given the ring from Dianna by William.

B. Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t happy about the wedding.

C. Kate is commonly known as Catherine.

D. The couple fell in love at the first sight.

( ) 55. In which of the followings may this passage appear?

A. A fashion magazine. B. A newspaper. C. An advertisement. D. A guide book.

(C)

Acting legend (传奇) Elizabeth Taylor has passed away. Taylor died in Los Angeles at the age of 79. The English-American actress, who was thought one of the great actresses of Hollywood's golden age, was born in London on 27 February 1932. She won two Oscars in the 1960s. Taylor had more than fifty movies. And she was also well known for a colourful personal life. She has married eight times, including 2 marriages to film star Richard Burton. She leaves behind her own life-long movie of ups and downs, marriage and divorce (离婚), and sickness and recovery. The world of entertainment is mourning (悼念) the death of the last classic movie star. Fans got together on Hollywood's Walk of Fame to recall (回忆) this special lady.

Sandra, Hollywood, California, said, “ she just led an amazing life."

Phil Schuman, Reporter of KTTV in Los Angeles, said, "Well, I mean, her whole life story: child star, spectacularly beautiful, all the marriages, almost dying, then all of her great work with AIDS research, Michael Jackson's best friend. It's just a one-of-a-kind story, I think."

"Is this something that we can stand? No. The AIDS is not over." Taylor once said. And she worked hard on it.

Taylor's private life is also a legend. She was a star at the age of 12, married and divorced at 16, a superstar at 19 and a widow (寡妇) at 26.

( ) 56. Taylor did the following things except_____________.

A. acting in the movies B. working on AIDS research

C. winning the Oscars D. recording CDs

( ) 57. What is the best to describe Taylor’s life?

A. A legend. B. A tough Life. C. A love story. D. An exciting movie.

( ) 58. Which of the following sentences is true about Taylor according to the passage?

A. She was not famous when she was a child. B. She had 2 marriages.

C. She had over 50 films. D. She didn’t like Michael Jackson.

( ) 59. What is the meaning of one of a kind in the passage?

A. 其中一种 B. 独一无二 C. 各种各样 D. 与众不同

( ) 60. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Taylor became a superstar. B. Taylor’s films are famous around the world.

C. Taylor’s whole life impressed people a lot. D. Taylor died of disease.

第二节 主题匹配(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

阅读下面5段语言材料，从A到F选项中找出与它们相对应的标题，在答题卷上写出答案。

( ) 61.Everyone knows when you get out of bed in the morning. A heavy snow may cover the city and the roads are slippery, so you must make sure you keep your balance. Perhaps it’s not our favourite among the seasons. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t an interesting time of year.

( ) 62.Snow is very important in winter. It coats everything in a clean and white blanket. But when will it snow? You may say this is the business of the weatherman. If you love to watch nature carefully, however, you could also predict a snow. Watch nature closely, and you will know when snow will fall from the sky. Read the following article and find out what you can do to be a “snow weatherman”.

( ) 63.If you are a fan of Harry Potter, you must know Dumbledore, the head teacher of the Hogwarts magic schools. Now there is a real-life Dumbledore in the US. Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, 68, has opened a wizard school in California, US. It is called the Grey School of Wizard. He helps to make Hogwarts and the world of Harry Potter become a reality. The school has 735 students, and 100 are under 18 years old. Oberon says his students are future Harry Potters.

( ) 64.With the first part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows coming to screens on Nov.19, it’s time to take a look back at all seven movies. The first movie begins on Harry Potter’s 11th birthday, when he finds out that he’s wizard. Harry enters Hogwarts School and becomes friends with Ron and Hermione. …

( ) 65.We all have dreams that we want to achieve. How will we finally realize them? Take a look at these tips and you can begin to realize your dreams today. First, find your dream. What you really wish for? Second, believe in yourself. On the road to achieve your dreams, you have to believe you can make it. Third, make a plan. Achieving something takes planning. You can break your tasks into small pieces. Fourth, take action. It takes perseverance (坚持) and hard work to get to your goal (目标).

A. Real-life Hogwarts

B. To Be a Snow Weatherman

C. Snow Falls All Over

D. Make It to the Top

E. Harry Potter’s Adventures

F. Daydreams

答案：

46-50 ACCCD 51-55 CADAB 56-60 DACBC 61-65 CBAED

(广东省2011年4月佛山市南海区初三模拟考试英语试卷)

四、阅读理解(2x20=40)

A

In the world today, all of the people need recreation(消遣). We cannot work all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life

Everyone has his own way of relaxing. Perhaps the most popular form is to take part in sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football. There are also individual(个人的) sports, such as swimming and running. Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreating for people who like to be outing doors.

Not everyone who enjoys sports like to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some forms of indoor recreation, such as watching TV, singing and dancing.

It doesn’t matter whether we like indoor recreation or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax from time to time, and enjoy some forms of recreation.

46. Which is the most popular form of recreation?

A. Sports B. Watching TV C. Sleeping D. Singing and dancing

47. People want to take part in sports in order to_______.

A. keeps healthy and enjoy life B. make friends

C. find a good job D. make more money

48. Outdoor sports include_______.

A. watching TV B. singing and dancing

C. listening to the radio D. skating and mountain climbing

49. Why do many people like watching sports on TV or listening to them on the radio?

A. Because they like sports but don’t like to take part in them.

B. Because they don’t enjoy sports

C. Because they don’t enjoy

D. Because they don’t need recreation.

50. The passage mainly tells us that_______.

A. basketball is a kind of team sports

B. everyone who enjoys sports should take part in them

C. different people have different ways of relaxing

D. everyone likes basketball

B

IN learning English, one should first pay attention to listening and speaking. It is the groundwork(基础)of reading and writing. You’d better try your best to speak while you do much listening. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. But be careful not to let them stop you from improving your English. While you are doing this, a good way is to write—keep a diary, write notes or letters, then if possible, ask some others to go through what you have written and tell you where it is wrong. Many mistakes in your speaking will be easily found when you write. Through correcting the mistakes you can do better in learning English.

If you are slow in speaking, don’t worry. One of the helpful ways is reading, either aloud or to yourself. The important thing is to choose something interesting to read. It mustn’t be too difficult for you. When you are reading in this way, don’t stop to look up the words if you can guess their meaning or when they have nothing important to do with the sentence. You can do that some other time.

51. For the beginners, listening and speaking is_______.

A. more important than reading and writing

B. not so important as reading and writing

C. less important in learning English

D. no so useful in learning English

52. When you are speaking, you_______.

A. may make as many mistakes as possible

B. mustn’t make any mistakes

C. had better try to make as few mistakes as you can

D. had better take a dictionary with you

53. One of the best ways to find your mistakes in your speaking is to_______.

A. speak as much as possible B. write notes or letters

C . ask some Americans to speak with you D. read more English books

54. If you want to be fast in speaking, you should choose something_______.

A. difficult to read B. easy to read to yourself

C. interesting to read to yourself D. important to read aloud