六、短文综合填空(本大题满分11分，每空1分)

根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填写合适的单词，使短文完整、连贯。

Happiness is important to everyone. Most people want to be happy but f 73   know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness d  74   on ourselves. In other words, we make our o 75    happiness. Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be a 76     to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be b  77   by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the f  78  , for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don’t enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or s  79   time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their p  80    and only think about the activities.

F  81   , many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they v  82    their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do s  83    nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

七、书面表达 (本大题满分15分)

回顾三年的初中生活，父母的教诲与支持始终伴你成长，使你进步。那些发生在你与父母之间的故事，看似平淡却值得回味与收藏。请以 “The Story of My Progress”为题，写一篇文章。

写作要求：

1.讲述一件发生在你与父母之间的事情，可适发挥;2.词数90词左右，文中不得出现真实姓名。

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2016年谷城县初中适应性考试英语试题答案

一、听力测试

1-5 BBBCA    6-10 CBCCA  11-15 BACAC  16-20 CBBCB

二、选择填空

26-30 BDDCC 31-35 BCCDA   36-40 BCDAB

三、完形填空   41-45 ABDCD       46-50  ACBBD

四、阅读理解  51-55  CDBBA  56-60 CBCCD  61-65 DBCBC

五、完成句子66--72

66.don’t think the job can be finished in two days

67.one of the most interesting books which I have ever read.

68.would rather take an hour’s walk to work than consider/ think about driving a car.

69.was so careless that I put salt into my coffee by mistake

70. am looking forward to meeting the girl that/who is always willing to hand out some useful books to the poor children.

71. Not only very patient with us but also always goes out of his/her way to help us solve/deal with problems

72. won’t realize that it is important to get along well with others until friends have gone/ go away from them.

六、短文综合填空

73-83 few, depends,own, able, bought, future, spending, problems, Finally, volunteer, something

七、作文    略。

2016平顶山中考英语模拟，试卷可以总结下面几点：做题要认真细心，读对题目，字迹工整才能拿高分。