沪教版2020届初中学业水平模拟考试英语试卷C卷.doc

沪教版2020届初中学业水平模拟考试英语试卷C卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、 阅读理解（共20小题，计50分） (共4题；共50分)1. （12.5分）阅读理解 Is stress from work or school making you sick? If so, you may belong to a growing number of people suffering from serious stress. Experts have called the problem the Black Death of the 21st century. The original Black Death is estimated (据估计) to have killed 25 million people in Europe in the 14th century. While no one expects stress to be quite that deadly, it is still a serious matter.A recent study has shown that stress can affect our ability to go to work. Stress is now the number one reason workers stay home sick four continuous (不间断) weeks or more.What has led to the growing stress felt in the workplace? The bad economic situation is a major reason. Record numbers of layoffs (裁员) have increased workers worry about losing their jobs. Layoffs have also increased the amount of work workers are expected to do. People then work longer hours, which often creates problems for them at home, causing even more stress.According to Professor Cary Cooper, writer of over 120 books, stress often leads to changes in manner of acting. You may notice that youre having a hard time centering around things. You may find yourself losing your temper (脾气) easily. You might even seem to have lost your sense of humor. Other stress-related problems include difficulty in sleeping, overeating or drinking in excess.Stress must be managed by workers themselves and by the company. Workers can take steps to manage stress. They can create a suitable plan and have breaks from time to time. Bosses can help by showing workers that their opinions may be important. They can also allow workers to have some say in decisions that matter their jobs.Everyone should work together to look for ways to cope with on-the-job stress.（1）What does the article point out about the Black Death today? A . A kind of serious disease.B . A bad social situation especially in your work place.C . A relationship between you and your boss.D . A lonely feeling about how you make a living.（2）According to the passage, if you have been home sick more than usual, that means _. A . you have failed to manage your workB . something goes wrong with your body or mindC . stress may be the main causeD . you are expected to stay at home to improve your ability for work（3）How do you notice that you have had the problem of stress? A . You may spend time with friends and loved ones.B . You are worrying about losing your job.C . Your boss gives you a chance to express something valuable.D . You are impatient with others.（4）Among all of the following words, which of the two will you choose to describe paragraph 3 and paragraph 4? Ways Signs Causes Habits ReviewsA . &B . &C . &D . &2. （12.5分）阅读理解 Several months ago, my husband and I were on an island for a long weekend with our five-year-old twin daughters. As we went back and talked about what to do next, our girls jumped in and told us exactly what they wanted to do. We want to go to the butterfly museum, said Emily and Hanna.As soon as we walked into the main area of the museum, we saw thousands of beautiful butterflies. They all flapped (拍打) their colourful wings.My girls were jumping up and down, and I knew it was right for us to take them to the museum. They were having so much fun.I turned to our museum tour guide because I was curious (好奇的) and asked, How long do butterflies live?She said, About ten days.What can butterflies do in ten days? I asked.The guide stopped, looked at me, and said, They make the world a more beautiful place.Wow, I said, I never thought about butterflies like that. Thank you.After we said goodbye, I couldnt stop thinking about what the guide had said. She was right. We all have something to give the world with the time we have. When we put our gifts on taking care of each other every day, we can make a difference.Appreciate (欣赏) the impact (影响) you can have on your family, friends, co-workers and neighbours. Like a butterfly, you have your own way of making the world more beautiful for everyone.（1）Who wrote this article? A . The father.B . The mother.C . Emily.D . Hanna.（2）How did Emily and Hanna feel when they visited the museum? A . Excited.B . Curious.C . Tired.D . Bored.（3）What did the guide think of butterflies? A . She was surprised to know the butterflies live so long.B . She thought butterflies could do nothing for the world.C . She felt sorry for the butterflies that live such a short life.D . She believed the lives of butterflies are short but meaningful.（4）By writing this story, the writer tries to . A . tell us something surprising about lifeB . share her wonderful story in the museumC . ask more people to visit the butterfly museumD . encourage (鼓励) us to make a difference in the world3. （12.5分）阅读理解 Everyone worries. But how do you deal with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take these steps to deal with your worries.Try to find out what you are worry about.Sometimes, you will know what youre worried about. Other times, you might not. Try to find it out. If you cant, you can ask for help.Think of ways to make it better.There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it wont solve your problem.Grades at school are often a top worry for kids. If you are worried about grades, ask yourself these questions:Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?(A)How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isnt a test?(B)Do I have a good place to do my homework?(C)Have I tried different ways of studying?If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could dowrite a note to her or him, invite her or him to a basketball game, say sorry to her or him, etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.Ask for help.When you are worried, it can help to find someone to talk to. You can ask your parents, friends or teachers for help.（1）How many steps are mentioned to deal with your worries in the passage? A . Two.B . Three.C . Four.D . Seven.（2）If youre worried about your grades, you can ask yourself these questions EXCEPT _. A . Why are grades important?B . What do grades mean to me?C . How do I get ready for class?D . Why dont my friends like me?（3）According to the passage, what will you do if you have a fight with your friend? A . Make a new friend.B . Dont talk to her or him anymore.C . Have another fight with her or him.D . Invite her or him to a basketball game.（4）The passage mainly tells us _ . A . who is often worriedB . when people are worriedC . how to deal with our worriesD . what kind of worries people have4. （12.5分）阅读理解。Darling Kelli,Im so sorry I will not get to see you grow up as I so want to. Please dont blame(责备) people or the world for this. A lot of life is simply luck and mine is running out.I wish I had the words to make you feel better. I wish you didnt have to see me in pain as you often do now. I wish so many things were different but they are not.But while your old dad is still around, I thought Id try to give you some life advice in one go. I hope it gives you some comfort. I hope cancer never returns so that your life is long, fulfilled and happy.Everyone will say its of great importance to work hard at school. I hope youll always do your best. I did well at school but did it do me much good in life? Not really. Schoolwork is important, but make sure you have fun too.You and your mom will argue(争吵）at times, especially when youre a teenager. Please remember she loves you and wants the best for you. Give Mommy a hug when she is feeling sad. When youre a teenager you might think your friends are right and your mom is wrong. But she has to make hard decisions for you. Treat her well.Youll have boyfriends when youre older, so heres some advice. Its very hard to describe how it feels to really be in love. You might remember seeing your mom and I laughing together and cuddling(依偎）on the sofa, and once the love hearts and flowers fade(褪色) thats what real love looks like. Have fun finding it.Most important of all: Your laugh takes over your whole body. I hope you never lose that. There is no point in asking you not to be sad when I go. I know you will be, princess. And I wish I could be there to hug you until you smile again.And finally, thank you for being you, Kelli. Enjoy your life. Dont rush through it. All my love, always, goes to you, princess.（1）The father feels sorry because . A . he is badly ill and in painB . he argues with his wife at timesC . he wont get to see his daughter grow upD . his daughter is not willing to take his advice（2）The author wrote this letter to Kelli mainly to . A . tell her more about his diseaseB . say sorry for leaving her aloneC . give advice thatll help her later in lifeD . encourage her to realize her dream（3）Which of the following sayings can we take from Paragraph 4? A . Failure is the mother of success.B . Where there is a will, there is a way.C . Action speaks louder than words.D . All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.（4）The best title for the passage can be . A . Enjoy Your LifeB . Keep HealthyC . Take Good Care of Your MomD . Learn to love your family二、 任务型阅读（共10分，每题2分） (共1题；共10分)5. （10分）根据下列对各种活动的描述，为它们找到相应的节日，并把节日编号填入相对应的横线上。A. The Mid-Autumn DayB. The Dragon Boat FestivalC. Teachers DayD. The Water FestivalE. Thanksgiving Day_Its on the fourth Thursday of November. And it is also a time for tradition and sharing. Even if they live far away, family members gather for a reunion at the house of an older relative. All give thanks together for the good things that they have._This festival usually lasts for three days. On the third day, all the people will pour water with good wishes to each other, dance, or take part in other activities._Its also called Double Fifth Festival. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It is one of the most important Chinese festivals._It is a very important Chinese festival. There will be a big family dinner. People who work far away from home will try to come back. At night, people can enjoy the moon while eating mooncakes. They are the special food for this festival._On this day, people show love for their teachers. Students usually give their teachers Carnations（康乃馨）or some other gifts.三、 综合填空（共20空，每空1.5分，计30分） (共2题；共30分)6. （15分）_ are your parents? (what/where/why/who/whose/how/when) Theyre both teachers.7. （15分）选词填写much, teach, so , interest, askThomas Edison was a great American inventor（发明家）. When he was a child, he was always _ questions and trying out new ideas. No matter how hard it was, he never gave up.Young Tom was in school for only three months. His teacher didnt understand why he had _ many strange questions. Most of them were not about his lessons. The teacher didnt want to teach Tom any _ . He asked Toms mother to take the boy home. Toms mother_ him to read and write, and she found him be a very good pupil. He learnt very fast and became very _ in science.四、 任务型阅读(共5小题，计10分) (共1题；共10分)8. （10分）根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺。（每个选项只能用一次） Parents do a lot of work around the house to keep things clean and tidy. If you want to pay them back, try to help out with the chores around the house. Always clean your room._Make sure to put the rubbish in the right place. Make your bed and fold your clothes to keep them t