2012年招收初中保送生考试英语试卷.doc

2012年招收初中保送生考试英语试题（考试时间：90分钟，满分：100分）友情提示：请同学们将答案写在答题卷上第一部分：语言知识运用I. 选择题(共15 小题;每小题1分,满分15分)( )1.We havent heard from Jane for a long time.What do you suppose_ to her? A. was happening B. to happen C. has happened D. was happened( )2. It _ a young girl _ sadly.A. sounded to be; cry B. was sounded like; cryingC. sounded like; cryingD. was sounded to be; cried( )3. Mike is _ than I.A. a head shorter B. taller a head C. shorter a head D. a head tall( )4. Business letters should be written in a formal style _ than in a personal one.A. rather B. other C. better D. less ( )5.They have increased our knowledge and have changed the way _ we learn about the world today. Which one is not right?A. that B. in which C. / D. from which( )6. This house is very big and beautiful. I think the rent must be _ as that one.A. three times more B. three times as much C. as many three times D. as three times more ( )7. Dont you think she is now _ completely different Mary, _ girl that is popular with her teachers as well as her classmates?A. a; the B. a; a C. / ; a D. the; the ( )8. If this article _ in the newspaper, which section should it _?A. will appear; be belonged toB. is appeared; belong toC. appears; be belonged toD. appears; belong to ( )9. Hi, Jane, _ Not bad, except for my toothache. A. What can I do for you? B. How is it going? C. How about your doctor? D. How do you do?( )10. The sun was shining brightly, _ everything there _ more beautiful. A. making, look B. to make, looked C. and made, looking D.and making, be looked ( )11. Don,t you usually come to school by bike? _. But sometimes I walk to school . A. No, I dont. B. Yes, I do. C. Yes, I dont. D. No, I do. ( )12. None of the shoes in the shop fit me well. They are _ too big _too small. A. both ; and B. either ; or C. not only ; but also D. neither ; nor ( )13. There were about six _ students in the school building during the earthquake, and_ of them didnt run out.A. hundred; two third B. hundred; two thirds C. hundreds; two thirds D. hundreds; two third ( )14. David has made great progress recently. _ and _. A. So he has ; so you have B. So he has ; so have you C. So has he ; so have you D. So has he ; so you have( )15. You don,t do sports, do you ？ No, I _ , but now I _ climbng mountains to keep fit. A. used to ; am used to B. am used to ; used to C. was used to; used to D. was used to; am used toII. 完型填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满15分）It,s never easy to admit（承认） you are in the wrong. We all _16_to know the art of apology. Think how often youve done wrong. Then count how many _17_ youve expressed clearly you were _18_. You cant go to bed with an easy mind if you do _19_ about it.A doctor friend, Mr.Lied ,told me about a man who came to him with different kinds of signs:headache,heart _20_ and insomnia（失眠）. _21_ some careful exames, Mr.Lied found nothing _22_ with him and said, “ If you dont tell me whats _23_ you, I can,t help you.”The man admitted he was cheating his brother of his inheritance（遗产）. Then the _24_ doctor_25_ the man write to his brother and _26_ his money. As soon as the _27_ was put into the post box, the man suddenly cried. “ Thank you ,” he said to the doctor, “ I think I,ve got _28_.”An apology can not only save a broken relationship but aslo make it _29_ . If you can think of someone who should be _30_ an apology from you , do something about it right now.( )16. A. decide B. have C.need D.try( )17. A. mistakes B. people C. ways D. times( )18. A. sorry B. weak C. sad D. wrong( )19. A. something B. anything C.nothing D. everything( )20. A. trouble B. matter C. illnesss D. problem( )21. A. Before B. After C. Till D. Since( )22. A. well B. wrong C. good D. bad( )23. A. hurting B. changing C. touching D. worrying( )24. A. clever B. silly C. good D. kind( )25. A. made B. helped C. saw D. let( )26. A. return B. give C. keep D. pay( )27. A. paper B. box C. money D. letter( )28. A. better B. well C. sick D. worse( )29. A. never B. worse C. stronger D. harder( )30. A. given B. received C.known D. forgottenIII. 阅读理解 （共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）（A）Guinness Book of World Records is a world-famous collection of world records in human life.How the book came out is an interesting story. On Nov. 10, 1951, an Englishman, Beveagh, was having a discussion with his friends. They couldnt agree with each other whether the falcon(猎鹰) flew the most quickly among all birds in the world. And they failed to find the answer in any books. He knew that there must be many such problems in the world. Why not publish(出版) a useful book to give the answers to all these problems?In 1954, Beveagh decided to work for it. He asked for help from two friends who owned an information supply center in London. They published the first edition of Guinness Book of World Records in August, 1955. The book had only 197 pages, but it was a great success. It was well received by readers and won the NO.1 best-seller in Britain.The Book of Records has been renewed each year, and has been bought and enjoyed in 141 countries around the world. In the end, it has 262 editions and 35 languages, and the book in itself may be a world record.( )31.In this passage,best-seller means_. A.someone who sells books in large numbers B.someone who sells the best books.C.a book that sells in small numbers D.a book that sells in large numbers( )32. Guinness Book of World Records came out in_.A.1951 B.1954 C.1955 D.1970( )33. How long did it take Beveagh to prepare the first edition of Guinness Book of World Records?A.More than two years. B.More than one year. C. About four years D.We have no idea.( )34. Guinness Book of World Records_.A. interests a lot of people all over the world. B. interests famous people in the world.C. has 35 editions and 262 languages. D. is enjoyed by 141 people in Britain.( )35.The passage mainly tells us_.A. how Guinness Book of World Records came out.B. How to publish a book C. How Sir Beveagh published a bookD. Why Guinness Book of world Records was popular all over the world. (B)When I first heard that Zhang Yimou,Chinas leading director most well-known for Hero in the West, a question immediately came into my mind: Would A Simple Noodle Story 三枪拍案惊奇be directed by the good Zhang Yimou or the bad Zhang Yimou? The answer : neither.Starting with his first time as a cinema-photographer on Yellow Earth right after graduating from film school in the early 80s, everything Zhang shot(拍摄) was inspired. In the late 80s and early 90s, he directed several movies already considered classics, including the banned(禁止) To live。A Simple Noodle Story is set in the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), follows several amusing characters working in a resturant in the faraway, but naturally beautiful, western province of Gansu. Zhang brought together a group of popular comedic actors led by Xiao Shenyang, who shot to fame earlier this year because of his very funny styles. Xiao Shenyangs character, Li Si,is having an affair(事情) with his bosss wife, who is simply called “Bosss wife”throught the movie.A Simple Noodle Story, which started national screening Friday, is already bring in money, scoring a toal box office income of 67.1 million yuan (9.83 million dollars) by Sunday morning and is expecting its first weekend to reach 100 million yuan (14.65 million dollars).In spite of the box office success, the film has received mixed reviews. Most local media admitted Zhangs success in entertaining the public, but writer Han Han wrote in his blog that: A Simple Noodle Story is more like a long-drawn-out TV comedy and that Zhang has made no improvement in directing since his first film.( )36. Which part of the newspaper do you think the passage choose from? A. Sports. B. Politics C. Entertainment. D. Economy.( )37. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A. A Famous Film Director Zhang YimouB. Good Zhang Yimou or Bad Zhang YimouC. A Simple Noodle StoryD. Zhang Yimou with His New Movie Has Come Again( )38. What is the meaning of the phrase “box office”in paragraph 4? A. 售票处 B. 票房成绩 C. 影院包厢 D. 影院办公室( )39. Which of the following is NOT true about “A Simple Noodle Story”? A. The film is set in the western province of Gansu in the late Ming Dynasty. B. Xiao Shenyang palys the part of Li Si. C. Many popular comedic actors played in the film. D. Li Si is called “Bosss wife”in the film.( )40. From this passage we can guess what king of film “A Simple Noodle Story ”belongs to? A. An artistic film. B. A film about photographs. C. A classic film D. A comedic film.(C)The worst tourist in the world is Nicholas Scottie of San-Francisco. Once he flew from the U.S. to his hometown in Italy to see someone at home. The plane made one-hour stop to get oil at Kennedy Airport of New York. As he thought he had arrived home. Mr. Scottie got off the plane. He thought he was in Rome. When nobody was there to meet him, Mr. Scottie thought maybe they were held up by heavy traffic. While looking for their address, Mr. Scottie found that the old “Rome” had changed a lot. Many old buildings were replaced by high modern ones. He also found that many people spoke English instead of Italian and that many streets were written in English. Mr. Scottie knew very little English, so he asked a policeman the way to the bus station. He happened to meet a policeman who was also born in Italy and answered him in the same language. After twelve hours traveling round on a bus, the driver handed him over to a second policeman. He asked the policeman why the Rome police employed so many people as policemen speaking English instead of Italian. Mr. Scottie did not believe he was in New York when he was told so. To get him on a plane back to San Francisco, he was sent to the airport in a police car with sirens (警报) on. “Look,” said Scottie to his interpreter (翻译), “I know Im in Italy. Thats how they drive.”( )41. When Mr. Scottie arrived at the airport, nobody met him because _. A. he was in New York B. he was not in Rome C. policeman could help him D. both A and B( )42. In what direction did the plane fly when Mr. Scottie went to Italy from the U.S.? A. To the east B. To the south C. To the west D. To the north( )43. Why was Mr. Scottie so sure that he was in Rome? A. Because he knew little about the U.S. B. Because he knew little bout Italy. C. Because he traveled a lot. D. Because he didnt travel much.( )44.At last Mr. Scottie _. A. know he did something wrong B. still thought he was in Rome. C. knew he was wrong D. knew he was at home( )45. Do you think many people do the same things as Mr. Scottie did? A. Nobody but Mr. Scottie made this kind of mistake. B. Many people make this kind of mistake. C. Few people make this kind of mistake D. 50% of people will make the same mistakeWang LeiNo.3 Middle SchoolNanyang, Henan ProvinceChina Kate Smith 754 King Street New Town Sydney, AustraliaSTAMP(D)ENVIRONMENT80101RIVERS114115PASSPORTS142144EDUCATION284321ANIMALS493496HOLIDAYS841873ENVIRONMENT80101Cough MedicineShake well before useTake three times a day after meals.Adults: 2 teaspoonfulsChildren 8-14: 1 teaspoonfulChildren 4-7: 1/2 teaspoonfulNot for children below the age of 4.Keep in a cool placeUse before October, 2004NOTICEDONT FISH FOR FOOD, FISHERMAN FOR YOUR OWN HEALTHFISH FROM THESE WATERS SHOULDNT BE EATEN BECAUSE OF MERCURY(水银) POLLUTION Office of Land and ForestsTHE MUSIC SHOPS SUMMER SALESale on every record and tape in the shopPOP. ROCK. JAZZ. DISCO. COUNTRYLow prices on all records and tapesLIST PRICESALE PRICE$6.98$ 5.48$ 8.98$ 6.48Sale starts June 15th and ends June 29thNo telephone orders during the saleTHE MUSIC SHOP: 38 Park StreetOpen Monday Saturday 10 am to 6 pm( )46. From the envelope, we know that _. A. the letter is from Australia to China B. the letter is written by Wang Lei. C. Kate is a middle school student D. Wang Lei and Kate are good friends.( )47. This is part of a Quick Reference Index(索引). If you want to learn how to surf, you should begin your search about _. A. RIVERS on page 114. B. EDUCATION on page 284 C. HOLIDAY on page 841 D. SPORTS on page 884( )48. Which of the following is right according to (根据) the words on a bottle of medicine? A. The medicine is used for headache B. The medicine is a kind of pills. C. people at the age of 13 should take 3 teaspoonfuls of the medicine a day if they need. D. You can keep this medicine in the fridge and you should give other people the medicine left after the tenth month of 2004.( )49. You can see the notice _. A. on a fish farm B. in a fish market C. in a fish restaurant D. on the office walls( )50. You can buy records _. A. with $5.2 less than usual for Each one B. of different kinds but no tapes are sold there. C. at five oclock in the afternoon. D. over the phone第二部分：写 （共 30 分）IV 综合填空，根据所给的首字母，汉语意思或上下句写出单词的正确形式，使短文通顺，正确，连贯（每空一词， 共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）The United States is full of automobiles(机动车) .There are still many families without cars. But some families have two or(51) _ (甚至) more. However, cars are used formore than pleasure. They are a（52）n_ part of life. Cars are(53)_ for business. They are driven to offices and factories by workers who have noother way to get to their jobs. When salesmen are sent to (54)d_ parts of the city, they have to drive in order to carry their products. Farmers have to drive into the city in order to get home. Sometimes small children must be driven to(55)_. In some cities school buses are used only when children live more than a mile from th