上海新世纪版2020届中考英语模拟试卷（八）A卷.doc

上海新世纪版2020届中考英语模拟试卷（八）A卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、 语法选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） (共1题；共15分)1. （15分）完形填空When I was a young child, my parents often told me that it was time that taught a man everything. I didnt understand and wondered why1had such a big influence2a person. I thought I could grow up quickly to find it out as an adult. But now,3I come to knock at the door of adulthood, I feel4to express my own opinion on this saying. I know that I am just a high school student with very few experiences. Therere are still many things waiting for me in the future, yet I would like to express myself in a childish voice.I once read this sentence, To make this world a happy place in which to live, you had better5yourself and your heart, instead of the whole world.I was shocked. It made me think about6itself. There are so many things around us that7our will. We cant force life to follow our wishes. The earth wont stop turning no matter whether we8it or not. What we can do is just to make9suit the world. I think we should learn to accept10life gives us, no matter whether its the spring sunlight or the winter snowfall, and try to be happy.The pop song Grandmother by Jay Chou is my favorite. Im deeply moved by this beautiful song. I always try to11every pleasant thing in my life, but now 1 see that I dont catch most of the pleasant moments. It is more likely that they slip by(流逝) and leave you12regretful. I realize that Im not just living for myself and that there are others I should13such as my parents, friends, and so on. They all pay attention to my growing up,14its just a little progress.Everyone has his or her. Own15towards life, positive or negative. It doesnt matter, I think there is one rule that should be obeyed and thats to make this world better.（1）A . man B . time C . thing D . parent （2）A . about B . with C . on D . in （3）A . before B . after C . as D . when （4）A . glad B . angry C . tired D . anxious （5）A . praise B . change C . exchange D . force （6）A . life B . money C . heart D . world （7）A . go with B . go along C . go for D . go against （8）A . receive B . check C . refuse D . accept （9）A . himself B . themselves C . ourselves D . yourself （10）A . what B . that C . which D . why （11）A . touch B . escape C . catch D . lose （12）A . feeling B . looking C . remaining D . proving （13）A . make of B . speak of C . hear of D . think of （14）A . in case B . in that C . even if D . as if （15）A . idea B . way C . view D . attitude 二、 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） (共1题；共15分)2. （15分）完形填空 When I was eight years old, my mother told me to put my coat on because we were going to go somewhere1. Usually, that meant we were going to see someone important. I would at least get a new toy. I asked which one it would be that day, and she told me that I would get something 2than a toy. She said I would get access（通道）to a world of toys. I had no real idea what she meant. Did that mean we were buying a toy 3?But we did not end up at any toy store. Neither did we finally see anyone we knew.4, mother pulled her car into a parking lot in front of a building that looked like something out of the past. It didnt have a modern5at all.We took stone steps up to the entrance. Only then I found out what this place was, because there was a sign that 6Marcy Public Library. We pushed the door open, and my mother led me to the front desk. Id like to get my daughter a library card, she told the man7the desk. He asked her to fill out a form. What kind of books do you like to read? he asked. I was too shy to 8. I only smiled. Well, youll find it out in time, he said. I do not remember9I picked out that day, but I know that in the years that followed I read through books on history, books of poetry, and books about art. The library opened up a world that I 10knew that day.So my mother was right. Getting a library card was like getting the access to a world of toys.（1）A . special B . strange C . lovely D . strict （2）A . worse B . better C . cheaper D . uglier （3）A . model B . car C . card D . store （4）A . Otherwise B . However C . Anyway D . Instead （5）A . smell B . look C . taste D . feeling （6）A . said B . printed C . spoke D . read （7）A . over B . above C . on D . behind （8）A . choose B . reply C . borrow D . scream （9）A . what B . how C . when D . why （10）A . ever B . always C . never D . already 三、 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） (共4题；共40分)3. （10分） One of the most famous scientists to study adaptations(适应能力) was Charles Darwin(达尔文). He was born in England in 1809. He wasnt the best student in his school, but when he was 16, his father sent him to a medical school. Charles liked spending time outdoors observing(观察) nature more than having medical classes. He dropped out without graduating.Next, Charles father sent him to school to become a minister(牧师). This time he made it to graduation, but he didnt want to do the work of a minister. His friends encouraged him to follow his interest in science.Luckily, Charles was invited to sail on the Beagle as an unpaid scientist after graduation. The Beagle was to travel to South America and then around the world. Their task was to make maps of the places they visited.On December 27th, 1831. Charles Darwin sailed from England on the Beagle. The trip was planned to last two years. In fact, it lasted five. During this time, he saw many amazing things. He collected lots of plants and animals and took them back to England to begin his scientific study.Twenty-three years later, Darwin published a scientific paper with another man named Wallace. Darwin described how some animals have adaptations that help them survive. They are passed on to offspring(后代). Darwins ideas about adaptations are still very important to the study of living things. （1）Darwin was very interested in _.A . having medical classesB . the work of a ministerC . sailing around the worldD . science and nature（2）The trip on the Beagle lasted _ years.A . fiveB . fourC . threeD . two（3）When Darwin published the scientific paper, he was _ years old.A . twentyB . twenty-threeC . forty-fiveD . fifty（4）The underlined word They in the last paragraph refers to _.A . adaptationsB . Darwin and WallaceC . animalsD . Darwins ideas4. （10分）阅读理解Barrow is in the Land of the Midnight Sun, Alaska. During the summer the sun doesnt set at all from May 10 until August 2. In winter, the sun doesnt rise from November 18 through January 24. The temperature is below zero for about 324 days a year. In Barrow, native people continue their ancient ways of catching whales, polar bears and seas to feed villagers.Cairo is Egypts capital and is the largest city in the Middle East and Africa. It has been called the Mother of the World . People in Cairo live in a modern life with old traditions. It is a wonderful city where people wearing business suits and traditional clothes visit the same coffee shop. Cairo is home to pyramids.Moscow is Russias capital and largest city. Its home to more than eight million people. Since the late 15 century, Moscow has been the economic and culture center of Russia. Visitors enjoy visiting famous places like the Kremlin and Red Square.（1）You can use the sun at all _ in Barrow. A . for two months in summerB . for one month in winterC . for 67 day in winterD . for 84 days in summer（2）Whats the meaning of the word “native”? A . 外地的B . 当地的C . 繁忙的D . 取暖的（3）Which city is famous for Kremlin? A . CairoB . MoscowC . BarrowD . Alaska（4）We learn from the passage that Cairo is _. A . a city where the sun never sets in summerB . a city where people are too busy to change their clothesC . the economic and culture center of RussiaD . a modern city with old traditions（5）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A . Barrow is a very warm place.B . Cairo is called the Mother of the World.C . At least two of the three places mentioned above are capital cities.D . Cairo is the biggest city in the Middle East and Africa.5. （10分）阅读下面材料，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。COne day, an American man Simon went to London to visit his friend, Rick. Rick told him that his flat(公寓) was on the first floor. When he arrived, Simon went straight to the first floor of the building. But a man told him that there was no Rick on that floor. Do you know why?In fact, the British (英国人) call the first floor of a building the ground floor. The floor above the ground floor is the first floor, but Americans would call it the second floor.The story shows that there are a few culture differences between Britain and America, though the British and Americans both speak English.The British dont like showing their feelings. They hardly start a small talk with strangers. For example, on the train the British often spend their time reading newspapers or books. But Americans are quite different. Theyre more active and easier to talk with.The British and Americans may use different terms for the same things. The British usually use football holiday and lift, but Americans like to use soccer vacation and elevator.（1）Simon went to London to _.A . visit his friendB . spend his holidayC . study EnglishD . have a meeting（2）Which picture shows us where Ricks flat was?A . Ricks flatB . Ricks flatC . Ricks flatD . Ricks flat（3）According to the passage, the British usually spend their time _ on the train.A . playing cardsB . talking loudlyC . doing some readingD . singing and dancing（4）What does the underlined word terms mean in the passage?A . 成果B . 学期C . 会议D . 词语（5）Whats the best title for the passage?A . Culture differences between Britain and AmericaB . A funny story about SimonC . Small talk in Britain and AmericaD . British people and American people6. （10分）根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。News ReviewHead-on Train Crash On May 18,two trains had a head-on crash （正面相撞） near New York City. Over 250 people were on the trains then. About 60 people were hurt, but no deaths were reported.Travel Time Tourists came together to Mount Tai on May 1.Over 180,000 tourists visited the place of great interest during the three-day holiday, from April 29 to May 1.Brave Volunteer Liao Zhi, a dance teacher from Chengdu who lost her 1-year-old daughter and her legs in the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, arrived in Yaan 13 hours after the earthquake. The dancer said she had had a terrible time herself and knew what people needed most, so she decided to come and offer help.Tomato CompetitionA tomato competition was held in Huainan, Anhui Province, on April 16.The best tomatoes were chosen according to their shape, color and taste. The competition hoped to encourage the farmers to grow better tomatoes.（1）About people were hurt in the head-on crash. A . 18B . 29C . 60D . 250（2）A lot of people visited Mount Tai . A . 13 hours after the earthquakeB . on May 18C . during the May Day holidayD . on April 16（3）Zhi, the dance teacher from , came to Yaan to offer help. A . HuainanB . ChengduC . TaishanD . New York（4）Liao Zhi lost her daughter and her legs . A . in Wenchuan earthquakeB . in Yaan earthquakeC . when she took a trainD . when she climbed mountains（5）The tomato competition in Anhui Province was held to . A . help the people in YaanB . save the people on the trainsC . forget the terrible timeD . help grow better tomatoes四、 任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） (共1题；共5分)7. （5分）阅读下面材料，从AE所给的信息中选出与6165小题相匹配的选项。 A. Laundry(洗衣店) Coat: $8 Sweater: $10 Call: 435-2378B. Wash Center Motorcycle: $20 Car: $30 Call 541-2348C. Do the Dishes Price: $20 Call: 687-2789D. Plant Trees Price: $50/hour Call: 529-2176E. Flower Shop Price: roses $ 60/bunch(束), carnations $ 60/bunch . Call 632-2398（1）Peter and his friends have a big dinner. Now, his kitchen is in a mess(一团糟). （2）Mrs. Brown buys a house with a big garden, and he wants to grow some trees in it. （3）Mr. Green is very busy these days. Now there are too many dirty clothes at home. （4）Mr. Smith is in hospital. His students want to visit him and buy some flowers. （5）Jims father often drives his car to work and sometimes he goes to have his car cleaned. 五、 单词拼写，根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。（每空 (共6题；共6分)8. （1分）Im Kate, and this is my s_, Sally. 9. （1分）They often f_for watching TV and are angry with each other. 10. （1分）This new film is