2024年江苏省连云港市赣榆区连云港外国语学校中考三模英语试题

2023–2024学年度连云港外国语学校中考三模试题 九年级英语试题 （本卷满分120分 共8页 考试时间120分钟） 一、单选题（10分） 1．—Which university do you want to go to? —I prefer ________ university in ________ English-speaking country so that I can practice English often. A．an; a B．a; an C．the; a D．an; the 2．—Whose dictionary is this? —It________ be Sarah’s. Look! Her name is on it. A．must   B．need C．mustn’t   D．needn’t 3．Large aircraft like C919 must meet ________ safety standards before being delivered to airlines. A．serious B．lasting C．loyal D．strict 4．—Mr. Sigmund, I get angry easily, ________ when my parents don’t agree with me. —Please try to control yourself and learn to put yourself in their shoes. A．specially B．especially C．completely D．simply 5．Jack made a number of kites, but of them can fly in the sky. A．neither B．none C．all D．either 6．Two-way efforts (双向奔赴) describes any ________ that both sides working together towards a shared goal, getting closer to each other. A．instruction B．situation C．invention D．suggestion 7．The Spring Festival ________ as a UN Floating Holiday in December, 2023. A．will list B．will be listed C．listed D．was listed 8．—To my surprise, the lazy boy has passed such a hard exam! —His luck is going to ________ sooner or later. Remember effort is everything. A．put out B．break out C．work out D．run out 9．—The engineer of Shenzhou18 is like a scanner. He checks every step again and again. —In his opinion, quality check is very important. He says, “________ as an engineer. ” A．Every dog has its day B．Don’t put all the eggs in one basket C．Actions speak louder than words D．You can’t be too careful 10．—Dragon Boat Festival is one of the traditional festivals. Could you tell me ______?                         —We make Zongzi and watch boat races. A．what do you like about the Dragon Boat Festival B．how you celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival C．when Chinese people celebrate the Chinese New Year D．what Chinese people usually do at the Dragon Boat Festival 二、完形填空（15分） My grandfather often said “I won’t” to show his dislike of dishonesty（不诚实）. When he was young, he worked 11 a furniture（家具）maker. One day, a neighbor invited him to make some furniture. When arriving, he noticed the wood provided was a little 12 , so he said, “I won’t start right away.” He chose to let the wood dry for a month. He knew working with wet wood could cause 13 later on. Around the same time, another furniture maker was also asked for a 14 job by a different family. Unlike my grandfather, he 15 working right away. As a result, the neighbor started doubting my grandfather, thinking he was trying to make more money by 16 the work. However, my grandfather waited 17 . He wanted the best quality for the furniture he was making. A month later, the other furniture maker received his 18 and went back home. My grandfather began to 19 strong and beautiful furniture when the wood was completely dry. A few months passed and the furniture made by that maker began to break. The neighbor then regretted 20 my grandfather and said sorry to him. People came to understand his 21 and skill, spreading his fame far and wide. Influenced by my grandfather, my father also follows the 22 of “I won’t”. He always provides the freshest food, which makes his restaurant very 23 in town. Once a trader wanted to sell some cheap but smelly seafood to my father, he said “No!” and stopped the 24 . Now, my brother and I keep in mind 25 our grandfather and father taught us. Through ups and downs in life, we’ve come to deeply understand our family value behind this saying—to be truthful and honest. 11．A．as B．by C．like D．with 12．A．hard B．light C．soft D．wet 13．A．fire B．illness C．pollution D．problems 14．A．magic B．normal C．similar D．special 15．A．began B．canceled C．kept D．stopped 16．A．checking out B．giving up C．putting off D．turning down 17．A．excitedly B．patiently C．sadly D．worriedly 18．A．food B．furniture C．money D．wood 19．A．clean B．make C．move D．repair 20．A．answering B．believing C．comforting D．doubting 21．A．fairness B．honesty C．love D．politeness 22．A．joy B．plan C．shape D．value 23．A．beautiful B．convenient C．peaceful D．popular 24．A．business B．competition C．interview D．survey 25．A．how B．what C．when D．why 三、阅读理解（40分） A Footprint means the influence that a person’s or organization’s activities have on the environment. Simply understanding it is very useful to us. (Let’s take the example of Mr. Brown’s footprints.) Water footprint Water is the source of life. We use water directly for drinking, cooking and washing, but we also use water indirectly for producing things such as food, paper and cloth. A water footprint tells us how much water is being used. It can help us come up with ways to save water. You can learn about how your daily habits influence your water use through the food you eat, the things you buy and even the energy you use. Food Water Footprint Mr. Brown’s Water Footprint an apple 70 litres (升) breakfast: a hamburger, a cup of coffee lunch: a cup of coffee, a sandwich, an apple dinner: vegetable salad, 0.2 kilo of beef a cup of coffee 140 litres a kilo of beef 15,500 litres one hamburger 2,400 litres (Chart I)   (Chart Ⅱ) Carbon (碳) footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of CO₂ a person or organization produces. Most people are surprised, then they begin to think about changing their daily habits to reduce their carbon footprints. Everyone plays a role in making a greener Earth. If you know about your footprints well, you can think up more ways to protect the environment. 26．What do we use water indirectly for? A．Cooking meals. B．Making cakes. C．Washing clothes. D．Washing hair. 27．How many litres of water are used for Mr. Brown’s breakfast? A．210 B．2470 C．2540 D．15,640 28．Which part of a magazine is the passage mostly taken from? A．Sports world. B．Shopping. C．Fun facts. D．Environment. B Friends are very important in our everyday life. Everyone needs friends. We all want to be close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and share things with each other. Of course, no two people are just the same. Friends sometimes don’t get on well. We can also make new friends. It is encouraging to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. When I was young, I started to change schools because mom changed her jobs. Once again, I was at a new school. So was a girl in my class named Paris. That was where the similarities (相似处) ended. I was tall and she was small. I was one of the oldest in the class while she was the youngest. My hair was thick, short and ugly while hers was long and beautiful. I was shy. She wasn’t. I couldn’t stand her, considering her my enemy. But she wanted to be friends. One day, she invited me over and I said yes. I was too surprised to refuse her invitation. Actually, no one had invited me over to play before. But this girl wanted to see me. She lived on the fourth floor in a two-room apartment with her big family. When we got to the room she shared with her sister, she took out a big case of Barbies, which was really surprising. I had never played with them. But we sat on the floor laughing as we made up crazy stories about the Barbies. That’s when we found out that we both wanted to be writers when we were older. We both had wild imaginations. We had a great time that afternoon. She charmed the whole neighborhood. The bookstore owners lent her fashion magazines, the movie theater gave her free passes and the pizza place let her have free slices (薄片). Paris, my first real friend since childhood, helped me get through my tough (艰难的) teenage and taught me an amazing thing about making friends: The worst enemy can turn out to be the best friend. 29．Why does the writer say “That was where the similarities ended.”? A．They had the same hobby . B．Paris is much better than the writer. C．It’s impossible for them to be friends. D．The writer is older than Paris. 30．Which of the following can show the change of the writer’s feelings in the passage? A．nervous — regretful— happy — thankful. B．unhappy — surprised— excited — thankful C．surprised — unhappy — nervous — excited. D．sad — surprised— angry — thankful 31．What can we learn from the passage? A．The writer was the tallest and Paris was the smallest. B．At first, Paris disliked the writer. C．There were three people in Paris’s family. D．Paris was very popular around the whole neighborhood. 32．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The worst friend B．The worst can be the best C．Ways to be friends D．My new school life C ①The Monkey King is coming to the world of AAA video games. ②On August 20th, 2020, the Chinese game developer Game Science showed a 13﹣minute video about its action role﹣playing game—Black Myth：Wukong. Within one day, the video got nearly 2 million views on YouTube and 10 million views on Bilibili. 1 ③Every year on August 20th, the developer Game Science showed a new video about the development progress of the game. 2 However, what’s different this year is that we finally got to play it.  On August 20th, 2023, in Hangzhou, 1000 players from all over China were invited to play the latest demo (试玩版) of the game. And three days later in Cologne, games from all over the world came to play it at Gamescom 2023. 3 On August 25th, the game won the Award of Best Visuals (最佳视觉效果奖). ④The Monkey King has appeared in video games before, but seldom has that been in a game made by a Chinese company which paid so much attention to showing Chinese traditional culture. ⑤“We’ve just been so interested with this Chinese mythology, ” Game Science boss Feng Ji told the Unreal Engine website.That interest led to years of study on the Monkey King. But while Black Myth：Wukong is set in the world of Journey to the West, the 500﹣year﹣old book was not enough for the game developers. 4 ⑥“To create a fascinating Chinese story, we also looked to many Chinese classics, taking ideas from their stories, characters and monsters, for example, The Classic of Mountains and Seas, The Investiture of the Gods, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Wuxia novels by Jin Yong and Gu Long and science fictions by Liu Cixin. They all inspired the making of the game, ” said Feng. ⑦For Chinese game industry and Chinese traditional culture, there is also a “journey to the west”. Since the full game of Black Myth：Wukong is due to come out next summer, there are reasons to believe that, with time given, Game Science will make its way! 33．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? a.Players from all over the world played Black Myth：Wukong. b.Players from all over China played Black Myth：Wukong. c.Game Science showed videos about Black Myth：Wukong. d.Black Myth：Wukong won the Award of Best Visuals. A．a-b-c-d B．c-d-b-a C．c-b-a-d D．b-a-d-c 34．What does the underlined word“They”in Paragraph 6 refer to? A．The Chinese classics. B．Wuxia novels and science fictions. C．Jin Yong, Gu Long and Liu Cixin. D．The game developers. 35．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①②/③④/⑤⑥/⑦ B．①/②③④/⑤⑥/⑦ C．①②/③/④⑤⑥/⑦ D．①/②③/④⑤⑥/⑦ 36．The sentence “Some even waited for more than 5 hours only to play it for 45 minutes.” is missing. Which blank is proper for putting it in? A． 1 B． 2 C． 3 D． 4 37．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．The game industry in China is better than that in western countries. B．There is a long way to go for Chinese traditional culture to be known around the world. C．Game science will take a trip to the west next summer. D．We can play Black Myth：Wukong for free next summer. D Can you imagine a sea of sand three times bigger than India? This is the Sahara Desert. It covers 11 countries in North Africa and is over 9 million square kilometers. That’s more than 25% of Africa. In the Sahara, temperatures are very different during the day and at night. During the day, the hottest time is between 2 pm and 4 pm, when temperature rises to 33℃. But it is very cold at night—the coldest time is at 4 am, when temperatures fall to -1℃. The Sahara is very dry. The average precipitation (降水) in a year is only 70 millimeters. Because of the extreme temperatures in this desert, it is a very difficult place to survive. Marco Rivera has some tips. Take warm clothes and a blanket. During the day, cover your body, head and face. Clothes protect you from the sun and keep water in your body. You will also need a warm blanket at night. It can get cold very quickly. When the temperature drops, it can be a shock and make you feel even colder. You can use your car tires (轮胎) to make a fire. A fire is easy to see. It will help people find you and it will keep you warm at night. Try to drink some water once every hour. You need your water to last as long as possible. Drink only what you need. When you talk, you lose water from your body. Keep your mouth closed and do not talk. If you eat, you will get thirsty and drink all of your water more quickly. You can eat a little, but only to stop you from feeling very hungry. Eat very small amounts of food and eat very slowly. You can live for three weeks with no food, but you can only live for three days without water. 38．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．telling stories B．listing numbers C．giving examples D．making a survey 39．According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is RIGHT? A．B．C． D． 40．How many pieces of tips does Marco Rivera offer? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 41．Who would be interested in reading this passage most? A．Someone who likes music. B．Someone studying history. C．Someone good at taking photos. D．Someone studying geography. 42．If the writer continues the passage, he may talk about ________ in the following paragraph. A．how dangerous it is to walk across the Sahara Desert B．his own experience in surviving in the Sahara Desert C．another tip on how to save water and food in the Sahara Desert D．his good wishes for those who want to take a risk in the desert E 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺连贯，其中有两项是多余选项。 Do you find it hard to say no whenever someone comes to you for help? Do you feel sorry when you have to tell people that you really can’t help them? And do you often say “yes” while your answer is “no”? If you answered yes, you may be a “people-pleaser”. Being friendly and helpful is a good thing. However, going too far can make you feel stressed. 43 To start with, it’s important to know your limits and create “boundaries” in your life. Be clear about what you really like to do. 44 They can only come to you at that time. 45 In this case, you can try positive self-talk. Remind yourself that you have dreams too. You don’t have to give away your time and energy to do things that don’t bring you joy. Making a sudden change can be hard, so start by taking small steps. You may, for example, text to say no. 46 Practice this in different situations, such as talking to a salesperson or ordering at a restaurant. Then try refusing your friends or relatives. Stopping being a people-pleaser doesn’t mean you have to give up being kind and helpful altogether. 47 Pleasing yourself is much more important than pleasing others. A．You can tell others how you will help them. B．You can also tell others what time you are free. C．Then, work your way up to saying no in person. D．It makes you feel better to say no to others without facing them. E．You can still do good things—but don’t take away your own happiness. F．Luckily, there are some steps that you can take to stop being a people-pleaser. G．Some people try to please others because they have little confidence in themselves. 四、短文填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。有提示词的空格不限一词，无提示词的空格限填一词。 Zong Qinghou was the founder of China’s drinks giant Hangzhou Wahaha Group. He was born in 1945 in wartime China. He grew up very poor in Hangzhou and was often 48 (hunger). Before starting Wahaha, Zong worked on farms and set up 49 electric fan factory. These efforts led to his future success. At the age of 42, he started his own business. Zong saw a chance in the children’s nutrition market. Through hard work and wise 50 (decide), Wahaha was a bestseller in China. In 2002, Wahaha’s production became the 51 (nine) largest in the world. Having becoming rich and famous, Zong thought it was his duty 52 (make) society better. Due to his own experiences 53 being poor, he fully understood and cared for those who were 54 (little) lucky. In 2020, Wahaha spent 942 million yuan building more than 1, 360 apartments for 55 (it) workers in the Shangcheng district (地区) of Hangzhou. Zong passed away on the morning of February 25. Flowers 56 (put) in front of the building of the Hangzhou Wahaha Group. Zong is gone now, 57 his stories will continue to inspire people in China. 五、选词填空（10分） 从方框中选择恰当的词或短语并用其适当的形式填空。（每个词或短语只能用一次） high; human; twenty; consider; slim; at a time; take the lead; guard against; all kinds of; in all directions 58．Zhenjiang is a nice city to live in, with temperatures in the in early summer. 59．Safety Education is important because we should learn to any possible danger from a young age. 60．Virtual idols (虚拟偶像) can not only talk and act like , but also do something that common people can’t do in the real world. 61．To develop students’ abilities, high schools provide labour practice (劳动实践) activities for them. 62．Joy of Life, also known as Qingyunian, is a famous TV drama which is thought of by its fans. 63．Over time, people have “520” as a new Chinese Valentine’s Day because “520” sounds similar to “I love you” in Chinese. 64．When Chinese actress Zhao Lusi was holding the Paris Olympic torch (火炬) during the relay, people cheered excitedly. 65．Being modest helps one while being proud makes one fall behind. 66．Cherries (樱桃) are the best summertime snacks ! But you shouldn’t eat too much . 67．Baduanjin (八段锦), a traditional Chinese fitness exercise, is a good choice to help people become and healthier. 六、阅读表达（10分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每个题目的答案不超过5个单词。 Many forget about spring break compared to the longer winter and summer vacations. Still, spring break is usually a whole week off from schools in the US, so students make sure to take advantage of this time. Always taking place in March or April, spring break is a period when US students often take part in different kinds of activities. North Carolina, the state where I live, has some of the best hiking trails in the US and is home to many sunny beaches. My family takes spring break as an opportunity to do outdoor activities. During this time, we head outside to explore new hiking destinations (目的地) nearby, connecting with nature and enjoying exciting experiences. Those who are not outdoorsy pick a more relaxing spring break experience. Going to nearby beaches, shopping and attending local events become common activities for those who prefer to stay closer to home. Though students don’t usually get homework over spring break, many upperclassmen still have busy schedules as they want to focus on personal growth. Students can often be seen taking this time to catch up with schoolwork and prepare for the last days of the school year. Students see spring break as a chance to relax before the busy school time begins again. Whether enjoying the natural beauty of hiking trails or focusing on personal growth, students make the most of this time. 68．How long does spring break usually last according to the passage? 69．When does spring break take place? 70．In which state does the writer live in the US? 71．Why do many upperclassmen still have busy schedules during spring break? 72．What do you think of the US students’ activities during spring break? 7、 书面表达（25分） 73．今年有一位中学校长在全国政协会议上提出：教育应该培养终身运动者、责任担当者、问题解决者和优雅生活者。某英文网站以“How to be a better person”为题开展征文活动，请从中学生的角度写一篇100词左右的短文谈谈你的做法。 提示词：responsibility 职责 responsible 负责的 注意事项：（1）短文必须包括思维导图所有要点，并适当发挥；（2）文中不能出现真实姓名、校名等信息； How to be a better person As a middle school student, I quite agree with the headteacher’s opinions. To be a better person, I think I should do the following things. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$试卷第 1⻚，共 8⻚ 2023–2024学年度连云港外国语学校中考三模试题 九年级英语试题 （本卷满分 120分 共 8页 考试时间 120分钟） ⼀、单选题（10分） 1．—Which university do you want to go to? —I prefer ________ university in ________ English-speaking country so that I can practice English often. A．an; a B．a; an C．the; a D．an; the 2．—Whose dictionary is this? —It________ be Sarah’s. Look! Her name is on it. A．must B．need C．mustn’t D．needn’t 3．Large aircraft like C919must meet ________ safety standards before being delivered to airlines. A．serious B．lasting C．loyal D．strict 4．—Mr. Sigmund, I get angry easily, ________ when my parents don’t agree with me. —Please try to control yourself and learn to put yourself in their shoes. A．specially B．especially C．completely D．simply 5．Jack made a number of kites, but of them can fly in the sky. A．neither B．none C．all D．either 6．Two-way efforts (双向奔赴) describes any ________ that both sides working together towards a shared goal, getting closer to each other. A．instruction B．situation C．invention D．suggestion 7．The Spring Festival ________ as a UN Floating Holiday in December, 2023. A．will list B．will be listed C．listed D．was listed 8．—To my surprise, the lazy boy has passed such a hard exam! —His luck is going to ________ sooner or later. Remember effort is everything. A．put out B．break out C．work out D．run out 9．—The engineer of Shenzhou18 is like a scanner. He checks every step again and again. —In his opinion, quality check is very important. He says, “________ as an engineer. ” A．Every dog has its day B．Don’t put all the eggs in one basket C．Actions speak louder than words D．You can’t be too careful 10．—Dragon Boat Festival is one of the traditional festivals. Could you tell me ______? —We make Zongzi and watch boat races. A．what do you like about the Dragon Boat Festival B．how you celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival C．when Chinese people celebrate the Chinese NewYear D．what Chinese people usually do at the Dragon Boat Festival ⼆、完形填空（15分） My grandfather often said “I won’t” to show his dislike of dishonesty（不诚实）. When he was young, he worked 11 a furniture（家具）maker. One day, a neighbor invited him to make some furniture. When arriving, he noticed the wood provided was a little 12 , so he said, “I won’t start right away.” He chose to let 试卷第 2⻚，共 8⻚ the wood dry for a month. He knew working with wet wood could cause 13 later on. Around the same time, another furniture maker was also asked for a 14 job by a different family. Unlike my grandfather, he 15 working right away. As a result, the neighbor started doubting my grandfather, thinking he was trying to make more money by 16 the work. However, my grandfather waited 17 . He wanted the best quality for the furniture he was making. Amonth later, the other furniture maker received his 18 and went back home. My grandfather began to 19 strong and beautiful furniture when the wood was completely dry. A few months passed and the furniture made by that maker began to break. The neighbor then regretted 20 my grandfather and said sorry to him. People came to understand his 21 and skill, spreading his fame far and wide. Influenced by my grandfather, my father also follows the 22 of “I won’t”. He always provides the freshest food, which makes his restaurant very 23 in town. Once a trader wanted to sell some cheap but smelly seafood to my father, he said “No!” and stopped the 24 . Now, my brother and I keep in mind 25 our grandfather and father taught us. Through ups and downs in life, we’ve come to deeply understand our family value behind this saying—to be truthful and honest. 11．A．as B．by C．like D．with 12．A．hard B．light C．soft D．wet 13．A．fire B．illness C．pollution D．problems 14．A．magic B．normal C．similar D．special 15．A．began B．canceled C．kept D．stopped 16．A．checking out B．giving up C．putting off D．turning down 17．A．excitedly B．patiently C．sadly D．worriedly 18．A．food B．furniture C．money D．wood 19．A．clean B．make C．move D．repair 20．A．answering B．believing C．comforting D．doubting 21．A．fairness B．honesty C．love D．politeness 22．A．joy B．plan C．shape D．value 23．A．beautiful B．convenient C．peaceful D．popular 24．A．business B．competition C．interview D．survey 25．A．how B．what C．when D．why 三、阅读理解（40分） A Footprint means the influence that a person’s or organization’s activities have on the environment. Simply understanding it is very useful to us. (Let’s take the example of Mr. Brown’s footprints.) Water footprint Water is the source of life. We use water directly for drinking, cooking and washing, but we also use water indirectly for producing things such as food, paper and cloth. A water footprint tells us how much water is being used. It can help us come up with ways to save water. You can learn about how your daily habits influence your water use through the food you eat, the things you buy and even the energy you use. 试卷第 3⻚，共 8⻚ Food Water Footprint Mr. Brown’sWater Footprint an apple 70 litres (升) breakfast: a hamburger, a cup of coffee lunch: a cup of coffee, a sandwich, an apple dinner: vegetable salad, 0.2 kilo of beef a cup of coffee 140 litres a kilo of beef 15,500 litres one hamburger 2,400 litres (Chart I) (Chart Ⅱ) Carbon (碳) footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of CO₂ a person or organization produces. Most people are surprised, then they begin to think about changing their daily habits to reduce their carbon footprints. Everyone plays a role in making a greener Earth. If you know about your footprints well, you can think up more ways to protect the environment. 26．What do we use water indirectly for? A．Cooking meals.B．Making cakes. C．Washing clothes. D．Washing hair. 27．Howmany litres of water are used for Mr. Brown’s breakfast? A．210 B．2470 C．2540 D．15,640 28．Which part of a magazine is the passage mostly taken from? A．Sports world. B．Shopping. C．Fun facts. D．Environment. B Friends are very important in our everyday life. Everyone needs friends. We all want to be close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and share things with each other. Of course, no two people are just the same. Friends sometimes don’t get on well. We can also make new friends. It is encouraging to find out howmuch we like new people when we get to know them. When I was young, I started to change schools because mom changed her jobs. Once again, I was at a new school. So was a girl in my class named Paris. That was where the similarities (相似处) ended. I was tall and she was small. I was one of the oldest in the class while she was the youngest. My hair was thick, short and ugly while hers was long and beautiful. I was shy. She wasn’t. I couldn’t stand her, considering her my enemy. But she wanted to be friends. One day, she invited me over and I said yes. I was too surprised to refuse her invitation. Actually, no one had invited me over to play before. But this girl wanted to see me. She lived on the fourth floor in a two-room apartment with her big family. When we got to the room she shared with her sister, she took out a big case of Barbies, which was really surprising. I had never played with them. But we sat on the floor laughing as we made up crazy stories about the Barbies. That’s when we found out that we both wanted to be writers when we were older. We both had wild imaginations. We had a great time that afternoon. She charmed the whole neighborhood. The bookstore owners lent her fashion magazines, the movie theater gave her free passes and the pizza place let her have free slices (薄⽚). Paris, my first real friend since childhood, helped me get through my tough (艰难的) teenage and taught me an amazing thing about making friends: The worst enemy can turn out to be the best friend. 试卷第 4⻚，共 8⻚ 29．Why does the writer say “That was where the similarities ended.”? A．They had the same hobby . B．Paris is much better than the writer. C．It’s impossible for them to be friends. D．The writer is older than Paris. 30．Which of the following can show the change of the writer’s feelings in the passage? A．nervous — regretful— happy— thankful. B．unhappy— surprised— excited — thankful C．surprised— unhappy— nervous — excited. D．sad— surprised— angry— thankful 31．What can we learn from the passage? A．The writer was the tallest and Paris was the smallest. B．At first, Paris disliked the writer. C．There were three people in Paris’s family. D．Paris was very popular around the whole neighborhood. 32．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The worst friend B．The worst can be the best C．Ways to be friends D．My new school life C ①The Monkey King is coming to the world of AAAvideo games. ②On August 20th, 2020, the Chinese game developer Game Science showed a 13﹣minute video about its action role﹣playing game—Black Myth：Wukong. Within one day, the video got nearly 2 million views on YouTube and 10million views on Bilibili. 1 ③Every year on August 20th, the developer Game Science showed a new video about the development progress of the game. 2 However, what’s different this year is that we finally got to play it. OnAugust 20th, 2023, in Hangzhou, 1000 players from all over China were invited to play the latest demo (试玩版) of the game. And three days later in Cologne, games from all over the world came to play it at Gamescom 2023. 3 On August 25th, the game won theAward of Best Visuals (最佳视觉效果奖). ④The Monkey King has appeared in video games before, but seldom has that been in a game made by a Chinese company which paid so much attention to showing Chinese traditional culture. ⑤“We’ve just been so interested with this Chinese mythology, ” Game Science boss Feng Ji told the Unreal Engine website.That interest led to years of study on the Monkey King. But while Black Myth：Wukong is set in the world of Journey to the West, the 500﹣year﹣old book was not enough for the game developers. 4 ⑥“To create a fascinating Chinese story, we also looked to many Chinese classics, taking ideas from their stories, characters and monsters, for example, The Classic of Mountains and Seas, The Investiture of the Gods, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Wuxia novels by Jin Yong and Gu Long and science fictions by Liu Cixin. They all inspired the making of the game, ” said Feng. ⑦For Chinese game industry and Chinese traditional culture, there is also a “journey to the west”. Since the full game of Black Myth：Wukong is due to come out next summer, there are reasons to believe that, with time given, Game Science will make its way! 33．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? a.Players from all over the world played Black Myth：Wukong. b.Players from all over China played Black Myth：Wukong. c.Game Science showed videos about Black Myth：Wukong. d.Black Myth：Wukongwon theAward of Best Visuals. A．a-b-c-d B．c-d-b-a C．c-b-a-d D．b-a-d-c 34．What does the underlined word“They”in Paragraph 6 refer to? 试卷第 5⻚，共 8⻚ A．The Chinese classics. B．Wuxia novels and science fictions. C．Jin Yong, Gu Long and Liu Cixin. D．The game developers. 35．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①②/③④/⑤⑥/⑦ B．①/②③④/⑤⑥/⑦ C．①②/③/④⑤⑥/⑦ D．①/②③/④⑤⑥/⑦ 36．The sentence “Some even waited for more than 5 hours only to play it for 45minutes.” is missing. Which blank is proper for putting it in? A． 1 B． 2 C． 3 D． 4 37．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．The game industry in China is better than that in western countries. B．There is a long way to go for Chinese traditional culture to be known around the world. C．Game science will take a trip to the west next summer. D．We can play Black Myth：Wukong for free next summer. D Can you imagine a sea of sand three times bigger than India? This is the Sahara Desert. It covers 11 countries in NorthAfrica and is over 9million square kilometers. That’s more than 25% ofAfrica. In the Sahara, temperatures are very different during the day and at night. During the day, the hottest time is between 2 pm and 4 pm, when temperature rises to 33℃. But it is very cold at night—the coldest time is at 4 am, when temperatures fall to -1℃. The Sahara is very dry. The average precipitation (降⽔ ) in a year is only 70 millimeters. Because of the extreme temperatures in this desert, it is a very difficult place to survive. Marco Rivera has some tips. Take warm clothes and a blanket. During the day, cover your body, head and face. Clothes protect you from the sun and keep water in your body. You will also need a warm blanket at night. It can get cold very quickly. When the temperature drops, it can be a shock and make you feel even colder. You can use your car tires (轮胎) to make a fire. A fire is easy to see. It will help people find you and it will keep you warm at night. Try to drink some water once every hour. You need your water to last as long as possible. Drink only what you need. When you talk, you lose water from your body. Keep your mouth closed and do not talk. If you eat, you will get thirsty and drink all of your water more quickly. You can eat a little, but only to stop you from feeling very hungry. Eat very small amounts of food and eat very slowly. You can live for three weeks with no food, but you can only live for three days without water. 38．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．telling stories B．listing numbers C．giving examples D．making a survey 39．According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is RIGHT? A． B． C． D． 试卷第 6⻚，共 8⻚ 40．Howmany pieces of tips does Marco Rivera offer? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 41．Who would be interested in reading this passage most? A．Someone who likes music. B．Someone studying history. C．Someone good at taking photos. D．Someone studying geography. 42．If the writer continues the passage, he may talk about ________ in the following paragraph. A．how dangerous it is to walk across the Sahara Desert B．his own experience in surviving in the Sahara Desert C．another tip on how to save water and food in the Sahara Desert D．his good wishes for those who want to take a risk in the desert E 阅读下⾯短⽂，从短⽂后所给的选项中选出能填⼊短⽂空⽩处的最佳选项，使短⽂通顺连贯，其中有两项是 多余选项。 Do you find it hard to say no whenever someone comes to you for help? Do you feel sorry when you have to tell people that you really can’t help them?And do you often say “yes” while your answer is “no”? If you answered yes, you may be a “people-pleaser”. Being friendly and helpful is a good thing. However, going too far can make you feel stressed. 43 To start with, it’s important to know your limits and create “boundaries” in your life. Be clear about what you really like to do. 44 They can only come to you at that time. 45 In this case, you can try positive self-talk. Remind yourself that you have dreams too. You don’t have to give away your time and energy to do things that don’t bring you joy. Making a sudden change can be hard, so start by taking small steps. You may, for example, text to say no. 46 Practice this in different situations, such as talking to a salesperson or ordering at a restaurant. Then try refusing your friends or relatives. Stopping being a people-pleaser doesn’t mean you have to give up being kind and helpful altogether. 47 Pleasing yourself is much more important than pleasing others. A．You can tell others how you will help them. B．You can also tell others what time you are free. C．Then, work your way up to saying no in person. D．It makes you feel better to say no to others without facing them. E．You can still do good things—but don’t take away your own happiness. F．Luckily, there are some steps that you can take to stop being a people-pleaser. G．Some people try to please others because they have little confidence in themselves. 四、短⽂填空（10分） 阅读下⾯短⽂，在空⽩处填⼊⼀个适当的单词或⽤括号内所给单词的适当形式填空，使短⽂完整、通顺。有． 提示词的空格不限⼀词，⽆提示词的空格限填⼀词。．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．． 试卷第 7⻚，共 8⻚ Zong Qinghou was the founder of China’s drinks giant Hangzhou Wahaha Group. He was born in 1945 in wartime China. He grew up very poor in Hangzhou and was often 48 (hunger). Before starting Wahaha, Zong worked on farms and set up 49 electric fan factory. These efforts led to his future success. At the age of 42, he started his own business. Zong saw a chance in the children’s nutrition market. Through hard work and wise 50 (decide), Wahaha was a bestseller in China. In 2002, Wahaha’s production became the 51 (nine) largest in the world. Having becoming rich and famous, Zong thought it was his duty 52 (make) society better. Due to his own experiences 53 being poor, he fully understood and cared for those who were 54 (little) lucky. In 2020, Wahaha spent 942 million yuan building more than 1, 360 apartments for 55 (it) workers in the Shangcheng district (地区) of Hangzhou. Zong passed away on the morning of February 25. Flowers 56 (put) in front of the building of the HangzhouWahaha Group. Zong is gone now, 57 his stories will continue to inspire people in China. 五、选词填空．．．．．．（．10．．分）．． 从⽅框中选择恰当的词或短语并⽤其适当的形式填空。（每个词或短语只能⽤⼀次） high; human; twenty; consider; slim; at a time; take the lead; guard against; all kinds of; in all directions 58．Zhenjiang is a nice city to live in, with temperatures in the in early summer. 59．Safety Education is important because we should learn to any possible danger from a young age. 60．Virtual idols (虚拟偶像) can not only talk and act like , but also do something that common people can’t do in the real world. 61．To develop students’ abilities, high schools provide labour practice (劳动实践) activities for them. 62．Joy of Life, also known as Qingyunian, is a famous TV drama which is thought of by its fans. 63．Over time, people have “520” as a new Chinese Valentine’s Day because “520” sounds similar to “I love you” in Chinese. 64．When Chinese actress Zhao Lusi was holding the Paris Olympic torch (⽕炬) during the relay, people cheered excitedly. 65．Being modest helps one while being proud makes one fall behind. 66．Cherries (樱桃) are the best summertime snacks ! But you shouldn’t eat too much . 67．Baduanjin (⼋段锦), a traditional Chinese fitness exercise, is a good choice to help people become and healthier. 六、阅读表达（10分） 阅读短⽂，根据短⽂内容回答问题，每个题⽬的答案不超过．．．5．个单词．．．。 Many forget about spring break compared to the longer winter and summer vacations. Still, spring break is usually a whole week off from schools in the US, so students make sure to take advantage of this time. Always 试卷第 8⻚，共 8⻚ taking place in March or April, spring break is a period when US students often take part in different kinds of activities. North Carolina, the state where I live, has some of the best hiking trails in the US and is home to many sunny beaches. My family takes spring break as an opportunity to do outdoor activities. During this time, we head outside to explore new hiking destinations (⽬的地 ) nearby, connecting with nature and enjoying exciting experiences. Those who are not outdoorsy pick a more relaxing spring break experience. Going to nearby beaches, shopping and attending local events become common activities for those who prefer to stay closer to home. Though students don’t usually get homework over spring break, many upperclassmen still have busy schedules as they want to focus on personal growth. Students can often be seen taking this time to catch up with schoolwork and prepare for the last days of the school year. Students see spring break as a chance to relax before the busy school time begins again. Whether enjoying the natural beauty of hiking trails or focusing on personal growth, students make the most of this time. 68．How long does spring break usually last according to the passage? 69．When does spring break take place? 70．In which state does the writer live in the US? 71．Why do many upperclassmen still have busy schedules during spring break? 72．What do you think of the US students’ activities during spring break? 七、书⾯表达（25分） 73．今年有⼀位中学校⻓在全国政协会议上提出：教育应该培养终身运动者、责任担当者、问题解决 者和优雅⽣活者。某英⽂⽹站以“How to be a better person”为题开展征⽂活动，请从中学⽣的⻆度写⼀篇 100 词左右的短⽂谈谈你的做法。 提示词：responsibility 职责 responsible 负责的 注意事项：（1）短⽂必须包括思维导图所有要点，并适当发挥；（2）⽂中不能出现真实姓名、校名等信息； How to be a better person As a middle school student, I quite agree with the headteacher’s opinions. To be a better person, I think I should do the following things. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2023–2024学年度连云港外国语学校中考三模试题 九年级英语参考答案 （本卷满分120分 共8页 考试时间120分钟） 一、单选题（10分） 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．D 7．D 8．D 9．D 10．D 二、完形填空（15分） 11．A 12．D 13．D 14．C 15．A 16．C 17．B 18．C 19．B 20．D 21．B 22．D 23．D 24．A 25．B 三、阅读理解（40分） 26．B 27．C 28．D 29．C 30．B 31．D 32．B 33．C 34．A 35．D 36．C 37．B 38．B 39．C 40．B 41．D 42．D 43．F 44．B 45．G 46．C 47．E 四、短文填空（10分） 48．hungry 49．an 50．decisions 51．ninth 52．to make 53．of 54．less 55．its 56．were put 57．but 五、选词填空（10分） 58．twenties 59．guard against 60．humans 61．all kinds of 62．highly 63．considered 64．in all directions 65．(to) take the lead 66．at a time 67．slimmer 六、阅读表达（10分） 68．A whole week. 69．In March or April. 70．North Carolina. 71．Focus on personal growth. 72．Relaxing./Enjoyable.  七.  书面表达（25分）            How to be a better person As a middle school student, I quite agree with the headteacher’s opinions. To be a better person, I think I should do the following things. First of all, it’s important to live healthily. I will eat more vegetables and fruit instead of junk food. I will also take exercise every day and get enough sleep to stay energetic. What’s more, I’ll not be afraid to face challenges any more and try my best to solve the problems in life and study. Besides, it is necessary to have a good relationship with family and friends. Helping others can make people closer. Last but not least, it’s our duty to take care of our parents. When I have the ability to give back to the society, I’ll do what I can to help the weak. I think the most important thing is to be a useful person. If I start to develop these good habits, I will become better and make a difference to the world. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$