浙江省宁波市第十五中学2023年中考一模英语试卷

宁波市第十五中学2022学年第二学期初三一模英语试卷 英语试题 一、完形填空（本题有15小题，每小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Wild animals are in great danger in the modern age. There are species（物种）that are   1  every day. The white-naped crane (白枕鹤) is a typical example. So scientists are trying their best to  2   the species. Chris and Tim work at a zoo, helping endangered cranes with their   3  . Emma, a female crane, has been in their  4  since she arrived in 2004. Born at the zoo, Emma was  5 by human caretakers. This led to an unexpected   6  , though she had a wonderful time there. Emma became so close to humans that she __7___herself as a crane. She   8  to live with male cranes and even __9____some of them, which made it  10   for her to become a mother.   ___11__, the two zookeepers didn’t want to see the extinction（灭绝）of this precious species. With their __12__ and efforts, they successfully developed a new method that put artificial breeding（人工繁殖）and natural reproduction together. This  13   Emma to give birth to five baby cranes. The two keepers are proud of their work. But before they can be  14  , more efforts must be made, because the population of the crane in the wild is  15  , and there are many other species facing extinction.  So how can we  make sure everyone 16   that wildlife has thoughts, feelings, and most importantly, the same right to live on Earth as humans? And how can we bridge the gap (消除隔阂) that separates us from other ___17___? Chris and Tim offered us a   18  : human beings were so certain that their  19 had all the answers, but maybe their hearts can be better  20 . 1. A. growing  B. leaving  C. competing  D. disappearing 2. A. prevent B. save  C. divide D. remove 3. A. birth B. return   C. reproduction  D. management 4. A. care B. eye C. mind D. story 5. A. found B. chosen C. raised D. caught 6. A. performance B.result C. victory D. invention 7. A. stopped B. began C. enjoyed D. regretted 8. A. liked B. refused C. decided D.used 9. A. finished B.lost C. missed D.killed 10. A. indirect B. inspiring C. important D. impossible 11. A. Indeed B. Moreover C. However D. Instead 12. A. patience B. service C. advantages D. manners 13. A. forced B. required C. taught D. enabled 14. A.admired B. thankful C. satisfied D. completed 15. A. spreading B. rising C. changing D. falling 16. A. reflects B. realizes C. considers D. notices 17. A. humans B. animals C. planets D. systems 18. A. course B. surprise C. lesson D. lie 19. A. brains B. behaviors C. tools D. projects 20. A. guide B. treat C. example D. gift 二、阅读理解（本题有20小题、每小题2分、共计40分） 阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项 A Welcome to the English Conversation Hour at Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd Street! If this is your first time here, we'd like to tell you a little about how the group works: * We are every informal.You can talk about anything you want. We just ask you to be respectful of the others in the group. We’ll give you a list of questions if you need some ideas for conversation starters, but you don’t have to use them. Your own questions are usually better. * Remember that to have a good conversation, it's important to talk and to listen. * Don't worry about being perfect. The most important thing here is to communicate with other people. Have fun! * This is not a class.There are no official teachers.This is a chance for you to meet other people who want to practice speaking English like you.We have volunteers who are native or very advances English speakers who will join in the groups to talk with you. If your group does not have a volunteer for the whole hour, you can still have a great conversation together! * Our Conversation Hour meets most Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from6:30-7:30, but sometimes we take a break for a few weeks.Check our online calendar for the most recent schedule information: www.nyplorg/mml/events Enjoy your conversations! 21. It's important ____________to have a good conversation. A.to talk and to read B.to read and to write C.to write and to listen D.to talk and to listen 22. If you go to the English Conversation Hour, you will most probably meet ______. A.a teacher B.a classmate C.a volunteer D.a worker 23. According to the notice, the best time for the conversation is on _________. A.Tuesday mornings B.Tuesday afternoons C.Thursday mornings D.Thursday afternoons B Who made decisions for you when you were a kid? Yes, your parents. As a kid, your parents made decisions about everything from the breakfast you had in the morning to the pajamas(睡衣) you wore at night.And it’s a good thing because kids are not old enough to take care of themselves and make careful decisions on their own. But finally, kids grow up and become teens. And part of being a teen is developing your own identity (身份) --- one that is separate from your parents. It's totally normal for teens to create their own opinions, thoughts, and values about life. It's what prepares them for adulthood . But as you change and grow into this new person, your parents may have difficulties adjusting(调整).They aren't used to the new you yet一they only know you as a kid. In most families, this kind of change can cause a lot of fights between teens and parents. You want to cover your walls with posters. They don't understand why you don't like your Kiddie wallpaper anymore.You think it's OK to hang out at them all everyday after school，while they would rather you play a sport. Clashes like these are very common between teens and parents. Teens get angry because they feel parents don’t respect them and aren’t giving them space to do what they like, and parents get angry because they disagree with the teen’s decisions. The basic reason is that your parents will always try to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are. 24. When kids develop their own identity, they may_______. A. make careful decisions alone B.stop depending on their parents C.decide all things just by their parents D.. have their own ideas and values 25. The underlined word “Clashes"in Paragraph 4 means “______” A. choices B. praises C. fights D. discussions 26. The last paragraph mainly talks about _______. A. the decisions that teens and parents make B. the reasons why teens and parents fight C. the choices that teens and parents make D. the changes that teens and parents have 27. Which of the following might be the writer's opinion? A. Parents have the right to control their kids’ life. B. Parents should let their kids make decisions by themselves . C. Kids and the parents should understand and respect each other. D. Kids should be allowed to have enough space to do what they like. C Peer and John were good friends since childhood and at the same time joined the army during World War I. The heart of the brave soldier Peter was filled with great fear as he saw his lifelong friend John fall in the fight. Kept in a dangerous pace with continuous gunfire over his head, the soldier asked his captain (首长) if he might go out into the “No Man's Land” to bring his fallen friend back. “You can go, ” said the captain, “but I don’t think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your own life away.” The captain's words didn't matter, and Peter went anyway without a word. Luckily, he managed to reach his friend, carried him onto his shoulder, and brought him back. As the two of them got there, the captain checked the wounded soldier，then looked kindly at Peter .“I told you it wouldn't be worth it,” he said .“Your friend is dead, and you are seriously wounded.” “It was worth it, though, sir, ”Peter said . “How do you mean‘worth it?’” replied the captain .“Your friend is dead!” “Yes sir,” the soldier answered. “But it was worth it because when I got to him，he was still alive, and I had the satisfaction of hearing him say, “Peter, I knew you'd come.’” Many a time in life, whether a thing is worth doing or not really depends on how you look at it.Take up all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may not regret not doing it later in life. 28. Seeing his lifelong friend fall in the fight, Peter ________. A. felt too scared to protect his friend B. risked his life to bring his friend back C. could do nothing but cry out loudly D asked his captain to help his friend 29. According to the story, the captain thought that _______. A.It was the soldier's duty to save the wounded friend B. the wounded friend should be kindly cared about C.it was dangerous for Peter to go to the “No Man's Land” D.it was worth losing his life for the country in the war 30. Peter said “It was worth it.”，which means _______. A. he saved his friend out of danger B. he brought his friend back safely C. the other soldiers would be proud of him. D. he didn't make his friend disappointed 31. The author of the story wants to show that _______. A. we should never do anything that is unworthy in others’ eyes B. we should hold the belief strongly that is worth a try and go for it C. we should depend on ourselves whenever something dangerous happens D. we should not forget doing anything we might regret later in life D Not long ago, reading the newspaper in the morning with a cup of coffee or in the evening after dinner was common. However, the newspaper industry has been declining (下降) over the past ten years. It’s not only newspapers, though Magazine companies are finding it hard to keep their readers. Buying paper books is also declining as well. Why is this happening? Simply, it's because of the Internet. It used to be that newspapers, magazines and books were how people connected to the rest of the world and kept in touch with news and interests. However, with 40% of the world connected to the Internet, the need for the printed word is becoming much lower because it’s easy to find information online. People no longer need to wait for a news or magazine to arrive.They can now find all the information or read material they want on the Internet whenever they want. No longer do people have to turn through large pages in the newspaper or carry magazines around. Anything and everything one might need can now easily be found through a computer or a smart phone.Though books have faced a slower decline, the amount and use of e-books and e-readers have been on the rise. After all, it is much easier to carry an e-book in one's back pocket or bag than it is to carry a heavy book around. E-books do not take up space in the home and they are also always there when needed. With fewer readers of printed newspapers and magazines, more advertisers are also moving to the internet and media. As a result, a number of newspapers and magazines have been forced out of business. Some others have even to move online in order to try and keep going. If this situation continues, the decline of the printed word may lead to a future generation (一代人) that know what it is like to hold a newspaper, magazine or book. To some, it will be a sign of the future.To others, it will be the sad end of a valued tradition. 32. This passage is mainly about A.what is happening to printed materials B.why e-books become so popular C.when people began to read less D.why e-books become so popular 33. According to the passage, why did people lose interest in printed texts? A. People don't need to pay for books. B. People can get information from somewhere else. C. People don't like all of the advertisements. D. People get to know everything from advertisers. 34. Which of the following statements are FACTS? a. 40%of the world is connected to the internet. b. Some people think e-books are always available when needed. c. The newspaper industry has been declining over the past ten years. d. The decline of the printed word will be the sad end of a valued tradition. A. a, b B. c, d C. a, c D. b,d 35. The overall tone(总基调) of this passage is probably_________. A. interesting and funny. B. boring and difficult C. personal and humorous D. serious and scientific E The 65-year-old Steve was found suffering from early Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症). He was losing his memory. A professional software engineer, Steve was also a lover of the piano, and the only musician in his family. Music was his true passion, though he had never performed outside the family. Melissa, his daughter, felt it more than worthwhile (值得的) to save his music. She thought about hiring a professional pianist to work with her father. Naomi, Melissa’s best friend and a talented pianist, knew about this and showed willingness to help. Naomi drove to the Goodwin home. She told Steve she’d love to hear him play. Steve moved to the piano and sat at the bench to play for the first time in his life for a stranger. “It was beautiful.” Naomi said after listening. “The music was worth saving.” Naomi and Steve met every other week and spent hours together. He’d move his fingers slowly on the piano, and then she’d take his place. He struggled to explain what he heard in his head. He stood by the piano, listening for the first time to his own work being played by someone else. Working with Naomi did wonders for Steve. It had excited within him the belief he could write one last song. One day, Naomi received an email. Attached was a recording, a recording of loss and love, of the fight. Steve called it “Melancholy Flower”. Naomi heard multiple stops and starts, Steve struggling, searching while his wife Joni called him “honey” and encouraged him. The task was so hard, and Steve, angry and upset, said he would give up. Joni praised him, telling her husband this could be his signature piece. Naomi managed to figure out 16 of Steve’s favorite, and most personal songs. With Naomi’s help, the Goodwin family found a sound engineer to record Naomi playing Steve’s songs. Joni thought that would be the end. But it wasn’t. In the months leading up to the 2016 Oregon Repertory Singers Christmas concert, Naomi asked for Steve’s permission to adding his music to the playing list. He considered it an honor. After the concert, Naomi said that Steve’s music was beautiful and professional. It needed to be shared in public. The family rented a former church in downtown Portland and scheduled a concert. By the day of the show, more than 300 people had said they would attend. By then, Steve was having a hard time remembering the names of some of his friends. He knew the path his life was now taking. He told his family he was at peace. Steve arrived and sat in the front row, surrounded by his family. The house lights faded. Naomi took the stage. Her fingers. His heart. 36. Why did Melissa want to save her father’s music? A. His music could stop his disease from worsening. B. She wanted to please her dying old father. C. His music must be preserved (保存) in the family. D. She wanted to make her father a professional musician. 37. After hearing Steve’s playing, Naomi _________. A. refused to make a comment on it B. was deeply impressed by his music C. decided to free Steve from suffering D. regretted offering help to her friend 38. Before Steve finished “Melancholy Flower”, his wife Joni _________. A. thought the music talent of Steve was exhausted B. didn’t expect the damage the disease brought about C. didn’t fully realize the value of her husband’s music D. brought her husband’s music career to perfection 39. How did Steve feel at the concert held in downtown Portland? A. He felt concerned about his illness. B. He sensed a responsibility for music. C. He regained his faith in music. D. He got into a state of quiet. 40. What can be the best title for the passage? A. The kindness of Friends B. The Power of Music C. The Making of a Musician D. The Value of Alzheimer 三、任务型阅读（本题有5小题，每小题2分，共计10分） 阅读下面材料，将突破41-44与方框内相应的文字（A-D）匹配，并完成第45小题。 A. It is one of the most popular magazines in America. It is suitable for girls aged 8-14. It is designed to encourage American girls’ achievements. B. The people who like cars can get information and entertainment (娱乐) from it. It offers the best vehicle (机动车) tests in the business. The magazine also covers the latest developments in car technology. C. The book offers healthy and delicious food. These dishes can all be completed in less than half an hour, and usually in just a few minutes. D. With the help of the book, you will be confident to know how to give your speech. Also, you will learn how to make your listeners pay more attention to your speech. 45. Jessie wants to invite her friends to a party dinner, the book _________ might be the most helpful. A. Designing Effective Speech Interfaces B. Car and Driver C. Quick & Easy Meals D. The American Girl 四、词汇运用（本题有15小题，每小题1分，共计15分） A. 根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式，每空只写一词。 46. Don’t worry. I’m sure I can ________(容易) finish the job tonight. 47. At this moment we really need people who are good at ________(管理) factories. 48. My favourite season is winter because my birthday is in ________(十二月). 49. The government tries their best to ________(创造) more jobs for the university graduates. 50. Next year the new metro line will be open to reduce the ________(交通) pressure. 51. Excuse me. Could you please stand a bit ________(远) away? 52. My best friend hardly ever tells lies ________(除了) some white ones. 53. Spending less time on computers will be much ________(健康) for your eyes. 54. We will keep sweet memories of the life in middle school ________(永远). 55. My friend had brought me a newest smart phone, which can be ________(折叠). B. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词仅用一次(每空一词)。 give habit while thin hate Amy: Hi, Gary. I haven’t seen you for ages. It must be five years! You seem to be different. Gary: That’s true, Amy. I’m really fine now. I used to have some very bad __56__. Amy: Such as... Gary: Well, look at those overweight people who sit on a sofa and eat junk food __57__ they watch TV. I was one of them, too! I used to watch TV for six or seven hours some days. Now, I never watch TV for more than two hours. Some days I don’t even turn it on. Amy: Well, you look much __58__ , too. Is that just a matter of __59__ up junk food? Gary: Five years ago, I never used to exercise. In fact, I __60__ exercise! I didn’t use to watch exercise programs on TV then. Now, I exercise every morning, but I don’t watch those programs very often. I usually do my own routine. I love to exercise now because it makes me feel terrific. 五、语法填空(本题有10小题，每小题1分，共计10分) 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式(最多限填三个单词)。 The story of chocolate starts with the Olmecs (梅克人) and the Mayan people (玛雅人), who __61__ (live) in the Americas more than 1,000 years ago. The Mayas have been growing cacao trees and using the seeds to make chocolate drinks __62__ 2,000 years or more. In fact, scientists have analyzed chocolate residue (残渣) from a “teapot”. The results suggest that the Mayas were drinking chocolate as early __63__ 2,600 years ago! Some artifacts show people pouring the liquid into cups. With ten __64__(seed) they could buy a rabbit at the market. The story __65__ (continue) with the Aztecs (阿兹特克人), who also loved chocolate and prepared it hot like the Mayas. But the Aztecs added spices so that it would taste __66__(good) than before. Some rich people drank chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and __67__. Some were even buried with chocolate so that they could take it with __68__(they) to the next world. Between 1200 and 1500 CE, the Aztecs also used chocolate as currency. In fact, by 1500, people were paying thirty seeds for a rabbit. Let’s continue our journey. When the Spanish arrived in the Aztec capital in 1519 CE, they tried chocolate and hated it. Without sugar it was extremely bitter, so the Spanish mixed it __69__ sugar. In 1528 CE the Spanish took the Aztec seeds and recipe back to Spain so __70__ they could drink chocolate there. Before this, no one in Europe knew about chocolate! 六、书面表达（本题有1小题，共计25分） 最近，校英语周就“疫情之下的五一，到底该不该出游”这一话题进行了调查和讨论，一部分学生认为居家太久需要放松，另一部分则认为还是继续宅家更为安全。请你根据调查结果用英语写一篇发言稿，并阐述自己的观点，内容包括如下要点： Pros Cons * stay at home for too long * much better than winter * need to travel and relax * the situation is dangerous * keep social distance * too crowded outside 注意：（1）短文必须包括调查结果所有要点，并适当拓展； （2）文中不得出现真实的人名和校名； （3）词数：80-100； （4）首句供参考： The outbreak (爆发) of Covid-19 (新冠肺炎) has influenced our life a lot. Should we.../ Should we go outing during May Day holiday? _______________________________________________________________________ 答案： 1． 完型： DBCAC BABDD CADCD BBCAA 2． 阅读： DCB DCBC BCDB ABCD CBCDB 3． 任务型阅读： DABCC 4． 单词填空： 46. easily 47. managing 48. December 49. create 50. traffic 51. farther 52. except 53.healthier 54. forever 55. folded 56. Habits 57. while 58. thinner 59. giving 60. hated 5． 语法填空 61. lived 62.for 63.as 64. seeds 65. continued 66.better 67.dinner 68. themselves 69. with 70. that 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$