2012年上海静安区英语中考一模试题及答案.doc

2012年上海静安区英语中考一模试题Part 2 Vocabulary and GrammarII.Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案)：（共20分）31. My parents asked me to send them_e-mail once a week.A) a B) an C) the D) /32. You can improve your spoken English_using it more and more.A) in B) at C) by D) from33. Computers are super calculators and people often call_electronic brain.A) they B) their C) theirs D) them34. People in England prefer to buy many_in the supermarket at weekends.A) bread B) meat C) rice D) potatoes35. Trees on_sides of the street are decorated beautifully to welcome the great event.A) either B) both C) neither D) all36. The roast beef tastes so_. May I have one more piece, mum?A) well B) bad C) delicious D) terrible37. Among the earrings I choose_pair because I didnt bring enough money that day.A) cheap B) cheaper C) cheapest D) the cheapest38. Miss Fangs never been to Hainan Island for holiday._Mr. Lin.A) Neither is B) Neither has C) So is D) So has39. You_tell him the good news because he has already known it.A) neednt B) may not C) mustnt D) cant40.40._useful advice on my diet our teacher has given us!A) What B) What a C) What an D) How41. Do more exercise every day,_youll be stronger than before.A) so B) but C) and D) or42. We have been good friends_we joined the same singing group.A) until B) when C) since D) though43. The OTV Tower_a lot of visitors from all over the world every year.A) will attract B) attracts C) attracted D) has attracted44. The chief editor asked Michael_an article about “Memory”.A) wrote B) to write C) writing D) writes45. We _great progress in English since Miss Huang came to teach us 3years ago.A) made B) make C) have made D) had made46. The funny story told beZhoulibo made the little girl_a lot.A) laugh B) laughed C) laughs D) laughing47. Many graduates_by the university to celebrate its 100th birthday last week.A) have invited B) will inviteC) are invited D) were invited48. The old lady couldnt remember _.A) where she had put her glasses B) where had she put her glassesC) where she puts her glasses D) where did she put her glasses49. -Its a bit cold today. Would you mind closing the window?-_A) Never mind. B) Youre welcome.C) Of course not. D) No, thanks.50. -You cough a lot these days. Youd better go to see the doctor.-_.A) Im sorry. B) Not at all.C) Thats all right D) OK , Ill take your advice.III.Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can only be used once.(8分)A.openB.duringC.finallyD.thoughE.in returnF.safeG.hoursH.in factI.worry aboutNot all sleep is the same every night. We experience some deep, quiet sleep and some active sleep when dreams happen. You might think sleepwalking(梦游)would happen during active sleep, but a person isnt physically active_ the active sleep. Sleepwalking usually happens in the first few_ of sleep in the period called deep sleep.Not all sleepwalking really walks. Some only sit up or stand in bed or act like theyre awake, but_ theyre asleep! However, most of them get up and move around for a few seconds or even half an hour. Sleepwalkers eyes are _,but they cant see anything. Sleepwalkers will go back to bed on their own _and they dont remember it in the next morning. Scientists say that about 15% of kids sleepwalk regularly. Sleepwalking may happen when a person is having a fever or not getting enough sleep.If a person often sleepwalks, its a good idea for him/her to see the doctor. But dont_ it. Sleepwalking isnt serious _.It may look funny or even terrible for the people who see a sleepwalker at night. One important thing for the sleepwalker is to keep _,not to fall down, run into something, or walk out of the front door while sleepwalking.IV.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms(8分)59. Yesterday the couple talked a lot with a friend of _on the internet. (they)60. The 3rd Chinas Got Talent offers the child a chance to show his special _. (able)61. April Fools Day is a(n)_holiday. You can play a trick on anybody around you.(usual)62. I hear that her uncle has bought a new flat in the city centre_.(recent)63. Williams gave his students a wonderful _on Manners last Wednesday.(speak)64. Doctor Lin left in a hurry to _on a wonderful young man just now .(operation )65. Mrs Zhou always does her favour to students who need help with great _.(pleased)66. Dont _too much on your parents. Try to deal with problems yourselves.(independent)V.Rewrite the following sentences as required.(14分)67. Susan has a good time on her birthday every year. (改为否定句)Susan _ _a good time on her birthday every year.68. I paid _five_ _thousand_ yuan _for this new iPhone4? (对划线部分提问)_ _did you pay for this new iPhone4?69. Kitty seldom read detective stories before going to school. (改为反义疑问句)Kitty seldom read detective stories before going to school ,_ _?70.The manager has told us to be more creative in our work. (改为被动语态)We _ _told to be more creative in our work.71. Sometimes children are so young that they cant tell the bad from the good. (保持句意不变)Sometimes children arent _ _to tell the bad from the good.72. Damin taught his grandsons how they could catch more fish. (保持句意不变)Damin taught his grandsons _ _ catch more fish.73.Miss Lin asked，“Dick ,are you going to visit the Great Wall this winter?” (合并为一句)Miss Lin asked Dick _ he _ going to visit the Great Wall this winter.Part 3 Reading and WritingVI.Reading Comprehension(共50分)A) Choose the best answer(12分)When we are talking about afternoon tea, what would you think of? A cup of tea, a piece of cake and a good mood, what a good enjoyment! But do you know how comes the afternoon tea?We should thank for a lady, who had created the custom of afternoon tea in 1840. She was Anna. At that time, people of upper class usually had supper at around 8 oclock in the evening. But Anna began to feel hungry at round 4 in the afternoon. This had left her a good long time of4 hours. Therefore, she told the servant to bring a tray of bread, butter and cakes to her room during the afternoon. It became a habit of hers. Soon, she invited her friends to join her.After Anna started enjoying the afternoon tea, women of the rich did the same in their homes and it later became a fashionable social event, giving a chance for people to meet new friends and get news or new stories.The traditional afternoon tea usually contains a teapot of tea, several teacups and cakes. English tea is mainly India, which was originally transported by the East India Company.Today, afternoon tea has been simplified(精简的) because of the change of lifestyle. People use tea bags instead of tea leaves. Cakes are no longer as various as those long time ago. They usually are some pieces of biscuits or cakes.But if you want to experience a real English afternoon tea, I would advise you to go to Devonshire, where produces good cream and famous cream tea.74. A lady called Anna created the custom of afternoon tea_.A) one evening B)After supper C) in the morning D) in 184075. _ usually felt hungry at round 4 in the afternoon.A) Anna herself B)Annas friends C)Annas servant D)people of upper class76. During the late afternoon Annas servant doesnt bring her _.A) a tray of tea B) some bread C) some tea bags D) butter and cakes77). The afternoon tea gives a chance for people to meet friends and _.A) sell teacups B) live together C) bring food in D) get news or stories78). English tea is mainly transported from _.A) America B)Canada C) India D) France79. which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A) The change of lifestyle today has made afternoon tea simplified.B) People like to use tea leaves instead of tea bags nowadays.C) The afternoon tea offers more various cakes long time ago(than today).D) The writer thinks Devonshire is a good place to experience a real English afternoon tea.B) Choose the words or expressions to complete the passage(12分)I was in a hurry as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldnt be late for!I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid forher groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up someflowers.I found myself at a checkout counter(柜台) 80 an elderly woman who was going to payfor her groceries（食品杂货）. The woman stopped emptying her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smilewarm and reassuring and I smiled back.“It must be a special lady to get those beautiful flowers,” she said.“Yes, shes special,” I said, and then to my surprise, the words kept81 .“Its only our second date to meet, but somehow I am just having the feeling shes the one. Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I cant figure out 82 shed want to date a guy like me.”“Well, I think shes very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is clearly in love with her,” the woman said.” “My husband used to bring me flowers every week even when times were 83 and we didnt have much money. Those were unforgettable days; he was very romantic and of course I miss him since hes passed away.”I paid for my flowers as she was 84 her groceries. Almost immediately，I walked up to her and said, “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her forsuch a nice talk.It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just bought. “You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart85 as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.I was a bit late for my date that night and told my girlfriend the above story. She smiled. Two years later she told me it was that night that I won her heart.80. A)before B)behind C)along D)against81. A)taking up B)making a noise C)putting outD)coming out82.A)why B)when C)who D)where83.A)wonderful B)important C)different D)hard84.A)choosing B)leaving C)collecting D)littering85. A)became worse B)warmed a lot C)turned cold D)went wrongC) Read the passage and fill the blanks with proper words(14分)Are you eager to be a person who has a good memory? People who enjoy their wonderfulmemory often do well in their studies and work. These people only have to spend a fewm_86_ on a page and will keep what they read in mind. Here are some things you can doto improve your memory. Try these:Be more observant(善于观察的). Some people who said to have a bad memory dontr_87_ have memory problems. They just dont take time to notice the details. If you pay moreattention to the details. youre sure to have a much clearer memory of events. A little exercisethat you could do is to p_88_ memorizing lists of things, such as the things you are going to buy in a supermarket, or even the ingredients(原料)printed on your biscuit box.Do more activities such as puzzles, word g_89_, and learn a new language. These activities will further improve your brain functions and will help you improve your memory.Try to have more free time. When you are t_90_, probably you are to have a weaker focus. Find ways to get rid of stress, so your brain will be clearer and ready to have new i_91_.Get enough sleeping hours. You need at least seven hours of sleep every night. Give your brain cells a chance to r_92_ the damage done by a days tiring work. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and grains. Do your best to be healthy, and these foods help you improve your memory.D)Answer the questions(12分)On December 23, 2008, Niu Niu held a piano recital(独奏会) at the national Grand Theater. As an eleven-year-old boy, he became the youngest pianist ever to perform a concert at the theater.Never too young to learnNiu Niu was born into a musical family in Xiamen. His father Zhang was a piano teacher. Niu Niu grew up listening to his fathers student playing the piano. At just three years old, Niu Niu asked his father to teach him to play, too.I gave Niu Niu some sheet music(活动乐谱)and helped him find the eight notes(琴键)when he first played the piano. To my surprise, he played nearly 80 percent correct, said the father. He used to think that 3 years old is too young an age to learn piano, but Niu Niu changed his mind. He continued to allow Niu Niu to watch his teaching of other students and gave him more sheet music to play.Playing for funZhang started teaching Niu Niu standard piano lessons when he was four. Unlike many other piano teachers, Zhangdidnt insist that Niu Niu play strictly with the correct finger positioning(指法). He said that the strict finger positioning would rob some kids of fun of playing. So Niu Niu could play in his own way. He could play the tone successfully. But Niu Niu was required to play the music without looking at the sheet music. Now he can memorize about 80 pages.Rising to fameIn 2003, at the age of 6, Niu Niu successfully held a sole concert(独唱音乐会) in his hometown Xiamen. At the age of 8, he gave a performance at the International Piano Festival in France. At the age of 10, Niu Niu played in London and his performance was praised by Prince Charles. Last year, this young pianist published his first album(专辑)“Niu Niu Plays Mozart” and over 10,000 copies have been sold in the world.We are very glad to see a young Chinese pianist rising in the music world.93. How old was Niu Niu when he performed a concert at the National Grand Theater?_94. Niu Nius father Zhang wasnt a piano teacher, was he?_95. What did Niu Nius father feel when Niu Niu played nearly 80 percent of the sheet music correct?_96. Should Niu Niu play the piano with the correct finger positioning or in his own way?_97. In which year was Niu Nius performance praised by Prince Charles?_98. What do you think of Zhangs way of teaching his son Niu Niu? Why?_VII.Writing(共20分)Write a letter of at least 60 words about the topic “A suggestion to my_ teacher”.(以“给_(学科)老师的一条建议”为题写一篇不少于60个词的信，标点符号不占格)注意：文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分。)The following points as a reference。(以下问题仅供参考) Whom are you going to give the suggestion to? How do you like this subject or your teacher? And your reason(s)? Wha