九年级初中毕业生学业考试第三次模拟英语试题.doc

It is morning rush hour on the 8:08 subway into New York. People are 26 in their own worlds, keeping everything out especially with their CD players and laptops. We enjoy these last few 27 before jumping into the workday. The last thing anyone can hear is the one-sided telephone conversation of a fellow passenger.Thats why I felt 28 when my phone went off. The call was coming from home. It was Louise, sounding 29 . Another mother, a close friend of mine, had complained about my daughter against her son. “It was a misunderstanding,” Louise said. “But she didnt 30 me.” Id known this friend very well, and knew she loved Louise almost as much as I did. I also knew 31 any mothers first instinct(本能) is to protect her own hurt child. And I dont know what a nine-year-old girl is really 32 . I always found it hard to know about my daughters thoughts: I explained all this to Louise in a(n) 33 voice so as not to bother the man sitting next to me. 34 him was an opened New York Times. He was probably sorry hed chosen this 35 .“Well talk 36 when I get home,” I said. I 37 my phone quickly and went back into my silence, feeling so alone in the crowded subway, trying to do my mothering over the phone.“I couldnt help hearing your 38 ,” the man said. “I thought it was very 39 .” Suddenly I felt relaxed. I smiled.The 8:08 pulled into the station. 40 those sweet words, the ride became a pleasant one.26. A. lost B. gone C. hurt D. injured27. A. minutes B. weeks C. months D. years28. A. happy B. crazy C. wild D. embarrassed29. A. worried B. excited C. interested D. disappointed30. A. see B. hear C. find D. believe31. A. when B. why C. that D. where32. A. reading B. eating C. thinking D. playing33. A. angry B. low C. loud D. beautiful34. A. Behind B. In front of C. On D. Over35. A. newspaper B. book C. phone D. seat36. A. less B. least C. more D. most37. A. shut B. dropped C. sold D. forgot38. A. dream B. joke C. quarrel D. conversation39. A. boring B. sweet C. different D. terrible40. A. Thanks to B. As for C. With the help of D. Instead of16. -What do you usually do after you get up?-First, I take _ quick shower, and then have _ breakfast.A. a, a B. /, a C. the, the D. a, /17. -I hear there was a fire in the north of the town. -Yes. But the firemen _very soon. A. kept it away B. put it out C. turned it down D. gave it up18. -_ of the two shirts fits me. Could you show me _ one? -Certainly. Wait a minute, please.A. Either, the other B. Neither, another C. Neither, the other D. Either, another19. -Where is Leo? He said he would come tonight! -Yes, he did say so, _ we cant find him now. A. and B. so C. but D. or20. -Look! Mr. Chen is playing volleyball so well on the playground. -It _ be him. Hes now having the math class in the classroom. A. cant B. mustnt C. may not D. neednt21. -Jim, tell me the result of the survey _ you had with your classmates yesterday. -Well. About 40% of the students are stressed out before the exam. A. which B. what C. when D. who22. - Helen, its late. Why not go to bed? - Tom hasnt come back yet, I _ for him. A. wait B. was waiting C. have waited D. am waiting23. -Can I join you? -Sure, we are talking about_. A. when shall we go to the movies B. how can we go there C. who should we go with D. why we like the movie24. -Mr. Wangs never been to Europe, has he? -_. He went there with his son last week. A. No, he hasnt. B. Yes, he has. C. No, he has. D. Yes, he hasnt.25. - Lucy, please dont play with fire. Its so dangerous. -_ A. How can you say like that? B. Thats right.C. It doesnt matter. D. Sorry, I wont do it again.The clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly before me at a huge pile of that troublesome stuff(东西), they call “books”. I was going to have my examination the next day. “When can I go to bed?” I asked myself. I didnt answer. In fact I dared not. The clock struck twelve. “Oh，dear!” I cried. “Ten more books to read before I can go to bed！” We students are the most wretched creatures in the world. Dad does not agree with me on this. He did not have to work so hard when he was a boy. The clock struck one. I was quite disappointed now. I forgot all I had learned. I was too tired to go on. I did the only thing I could. I prayed，“Oh，God，please help me pass the exam tomorrow. I do promise(发誓) to work hard afterwards(以后)，Amen.” My eyes were so heavy that I could hardly open them. A few minutes later, with my head on the desk, I fell asleep.44. When the author was going over his lessons, all the others in the house were_. A. asleep B. outside C. working in bed D. quietly laughing at him45. The underlined word wretched in Paragraph 3 probably means _. A. very happy B. careless C. very unhappy D. hopeful46. Reviewing his lessons didnt help him because_. A. it was too late at night B. he was very tired C. his eyes were so heavy that he couldnt keep them open D. he hadnt studied hard before the examination47. The best title for the passage would be _. A. The Night Before the Examination B. Working Far into the Night C. A Slow Student D. Going Over My LessonsLots of young people like reading magazines in their free time for fun. Of so many different magazines, Readers Digest(读者文摘) is famous and popular. Readers Digest is a monthly magazine. Before the 1980s, it belonged to a privately held company, which was started in 1922 by Lila Bell Wallace and Dewitt Wallace. This magazine is small and easy to carry, its just half the size of most American magazines, which caused a phrase in 2005, “America in your pocket”. It is the best selling magazine in the USA. At present, its circulation(发行量) in the USA has reached 10 million copies and the number of the readers there is 38 million. Outside the USA, another 40 million people throughout more than 70 countries also read this magazine in 21 languages.This magazines focus is not news but more of cultural views because the editors think people now can get timely news from somewhere else such as TV and newspaper. They hope this magazine can give readers something that is about special personal experiences, or something the readers can share with their families. In different countries, this magazine provides a window to the world for the local readers. Some parts of the magazine are about the local customs and interests of the local readers. The other parts give the local readers information from all over the world.This magazine actually used to be a public business until the Wallaces died in the 1980s. Because they had no children, there was no one to take over the company. Sixteen years ago, this company went public and became a public company.48. How often does Readers Digest come out in the USA? A. Once a year. B. Once a month. C. Once a week. D. Once a day.49. How many people all over the world read this magazine? A. 38 million. B. 40 million. C. 78 million. D. 108 million.50. Which of the following is NOT the focus of Readers Digest? A. Timely news. B. Personal experiences. C. Cultural views.D. Local customs. 51. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Readers Digest is the name of a newspaper. B. Readers Digest is big and not easy to carry.C. Readers Digest can open peoples eyes. D. Readers Digest is still a family business today.DIs your mobile phone just to make phone calls? If yes, you are out of date then. The very recent fashion-Apple iPhone has started a new history for mobile phones. Its touch-to-go function and shining design make the iPhone one of young peoples most favorite toys. They take notes, enjoy music and surf the web with it and it can also be used as a picture, video and voice recorder. The iPhone is like a mini-computer and can provide all the entertainment that you need.A US university has found a new use for the Apple iPhone-as a musical instrument. Professors from the University of Michigan have worked together in the past 5 months to create what they call a 21st century orchestra(管弦乐队). There are no traditional instruments, only 20 of Apples best-selling mobile phones. This mobile phone group can play different parts together, such as the piano, the trumpet, the violin and the saxophone. They wrote programs to let the users experiment with the iPhones technology themselves. With their programs, the iPhone users can change their iPhones into the electronic musicians that can play the wanted music.It is said that the first CD recorded by the iPhone orchestra will soon go to the market. Still waiting? Act now and own your personal orchestra!52. Which statement best describes Apple iPhones functions?A. An orchestra that doesnt need a piano, a violin or a saxophone.B. A toy most favored by the young people.C. A mini entertaining computer and a picture, video and voice recorder.D. Its touch-to-go function and shining design.53. The university team has found that _. A. An iPhone can form an orchestra. B. An iPhone can be used as a musical instrument. C. The musical iPhone sells very well. D. An iPhone can make its owner a musician.54. Which of the following statement is TRUE about the new use of the iPhone? A. Users can make experiments with the iPhone. B. 20 iPhones can form a traditional orchestra band. C. People can buy CDs of the iPhone orchestra on the market now. D. The new use is invented by university students.55. In this passage, the author tries to encourage people to _. A. write programs for mobile phones B. enjoy music from the orchestra C. learn more about fashion D. own an iPhoneThe Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated 36 the fifth day of the fifth lunar month by 37 zongzi and holding dragon boat races. The festival began during the period of Warring States（战国时期), and has a 38 of more than 2,000 years. The date of the festival is said to be the date 39 Qu Yuan died. He was a wise and upright（正直的）man, and was loved 40 people. He wanted the emperor of Chu 41 against the State of Qin with the cooperation（联合）with the State of Qi, 42 was refused and sent to the border area. During his stay in other states, he wrote 43 poems expressing his strong feelings for Chu. On the day when Chu was defeated by Qin, Qu Yuan 44 into Miluo River expressing his strong love for his native land by taking 45 own life.After the 46 of Qu Yuan, people of Chu went to Miluo River to mourn（哀悼）over the great 47 they loved so much. Some threw eggs and rice wrapped in leaves into the river to feed the fish 48 keep them away from Qu Yuan. Some doctors poured realgar wine 49 the river to kill snakes and other animals that might try to eat Qu Yuan.Now the Dragon Boat Festival has become a 50 festival for the Chinese people.( )36. A. at B. on C. in D. for( )37. A. eating B. to eat C. ate D. eat( )38. A. vacation B. day C. date D. history( )39. A. when B. where C. why D. who( )40. A. in B. with C. by D. on( )41. A.fighted B. fighting C. fight D. to fight( )42. A. or B. but C. so D. and( )43. A. much B. a lot C. many D. a few( )44. A. put B. looked C. turned D. jumped( )45. A. his B. he C. him D. their( )46. A. die B. death C. dead D. died( )47. A. emperor B. doctor C. writer D. poet( )48. A. in order that B. so that C. in order to D. for( )49. A. into B. from C. out of D. onto( )50. A. modern B. traditional C. international D.fashionToday, 61 （千）of people are taking Yoga classes all over the world. Yoga, as a traditional exercise from India, has become more than a sports activity and has changed into a lifestyle. People love the exercise and 62 （也）enjoy the culture of it. Yoga classes are no longer 63 （拥挤的）with women. According to a survey, now more and more fashionable young men love it, too. Mike, an American, is one of the 64 （会员）of a Yoga club in Beijing. He is 65 （在之中）the few men students in his class. Mike says exercising Yoga has helped him 66 （放松）and made him much 67 （更健康）than before. At the same time, more young Chinese men are joining in the activity. Xiao Gang, first asked to take the Yoga course by his girlfriend, hoped that he could be thinner by doing Yoga. Now he has become a real Yoga fan 68 （他自己）. He successfully 69 （失去）2.5kg in a three-month exercise and became thinner. He says Yoga has changed his lifestyle. He feels more 70 （自信的）and energetic in his work, too. We are now living in a time that science is developing at a great speed. With the development of science, many countries has improved not only their economy(经济) but also their peoples living conditions. In our daily life we can get a lot of benefit from science.If we look at the things around us, well find how closely our daily life is connected with science. For example, at home we can turn on the air conditioner when we feel cold or hot, and we can watch TV or listen to the radio for entertainment, and we can use a gas stove to cook our meals, and we also have cars, buses, even airplanes as traffic tools when we go out. All these things are the results of the development of science.Since science is so important in our daily life, we should try to develop science. As students, we must first study hard to get useful scientific knowledge, and then put what we have learned into practice. We should take advantages of science to serve our society.ScienceAdvantages of science:Science has 71 the economy.Science has improved peoplesliving conditions:1.The air conditioner helps us get 72 or cooler.2.TV and radios provide us with 73 .3.A gas stove cooks our meals.4.Computers help us with work.5.Different vehicles help us travel.What people should do:1. We should try to 74 science.2.Students should study hard and 75 what they have learnt.3.We should make full use of science. 2012年绍兴市六所名校初中毕业生学业考试英语第三次模拟试卷答题纸此页为作答题部分答题纸，请在答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效！ 2012年绍兴市六所名校初中毕业生学业考试英语第三次模拟试卷听力材料及参考答案第一节： 听对话，选择图片。对话读一遍。1. W: What do you want for breakfast, Bill? M: Milk and bread. W: But theres just little milk left. M: Then some coffee is all right.2. W: Im sorry to hear that you dont feel well. M: Yes, its my back. It hurts here.3. W: When do you usually go home, Peter?M: Well, the school is over at four oclock. But I dont go home until five oclock.4. W: Dad, were going on a trip to Taiwan by air tomorrow? M: Have a nice time, but you should take an umbrella with you. Its raining in Taiwan at this time in spring.W: Thanks, dad, I will.5. W: Look at the sign. You cant park your car here. M: Sorry. I didnt notice the sign here.第二节：听对话，回答问题。对话读两遍。 听下面一段较长的对话，回答第67两个小题。W: You look a little upset? Whats the matter?M: Fathers Day is coming. I want to buy a tie for my father. But I only have 12 dollars. W: How much is the tie?M: About 30 dollars. I need another 18 dollars.W: Why not be a newspaper boy? Its a good way to get some money.W: Great. Thank you for your good idea. 听下面一段较长的对话，回答第810三个小题。W: Where are you going to spend your vacation this year, Mr. White? M: We may go to Paris. My wife wants to see the famous buildings. W: Are you traveling by train or by air?M: We may go by train. W: Its not expensive, is it?M: No. It may be much cheaper, but it also takes a long time. W: Im sure youll enjoy yourselves.M: Dont be so sure. Whos going to look after the house, the dog, the birds and the garden? We have this problem every year. In the end we stay at home and look after everything. 第三节: 听短文，回答问题。短文读两遍。Bruce and Jenny both wanted to be the class monitor. This was a big job as the monitor had to help organize special activities for the class, such as holiday parties, picnics and field trips. Bruce really wanted to be chosen as monitor. So he made a speech, telling the class what he would do if he succeeded. For example, Bruce wanted to collect old books among the students and gave them to poor children.