2012中考英语题库7.doc

2012题库7 (April, 1)Write it carefully and make fewer mistakes! II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案): (共20分)31. Wendy wants to go to college when she grows up. A. a B. an C. the D. /32. Linda asked Tom, “If this scarf isnt , whose can it be? A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself33. Jim and his cousin havent been to London, but of them know the city very well. A. neither B. either C. both D. all34. I think we can get much about the culture of America after reading this book. A. conclusion B. information C. solution D. suggestion35. Simon went to the park bike yesterday though it was far away from his home. A. in B. by C. with D. on36. Susan looked out of the window and found the snow was even . A. heavy B. heavier C. heavily D. more heavily37. Without any difficulty, Jack recognized the shop, for it had changed over the years. A. clearly B. especially C. hardly D. nearly38. Some passengers complain that it usually so long to fill in travel insurance documents（旅游保险文本）. A. spends B. pays C. costs D. takes39. When I was walking in the field, I saw a large bird over my head. A. flew B. flown C. flying D. to fly40. Lee isnt in the classroom. I am sure he be on the playground playing football now. A. can B. may C. must D. should41. - Where is your secretary? - She out to post the letters. A. goes B. went C. has gone D. had gone42. The Asian Games are the biggest sporting event in Asia and every four years. A. holds B. hole C. is held D. are held43. There was a dog fashion show in Tokyo last month. Over thirty dogs their skills with their owners. A. got off B. showed off C. put off D. took off44. Cindy_that same song so many times. Im getting sick of it. A. sings B. sang C. will sing D. had sung45. Frank, Lisas best friend, will move to Beijing he has got a good job there. A. unless B. although C. until D. because46. There is a little apple tree in front of your house, ? A. is it B. isnt it C. is there D. isnt there47. - have you known Tom?- Since two years ago. A. How far B. How often C. How long D. How soon48. Could you tell me last night? A. whether Janet dances at the party B. whether does Janet dance at the party C. whether Janet danced at the party D. whether did Janet dance at the party49. - I dont like this film. Its too dull. - A. So am I. B. Neither am I C. So do I. D. Neither do I50. - Sophia won the first prize in the writing contest. - A. What a pity! B. What a shame! C. Thats wonderful! D. Thats terrible!III. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once（将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，每个单词只能填一次）:（共8分）A. changed B,. important C. quietly D. fool E. in fact F. running away from G. came to H. cover I. thing When I was 14, I left Houston for California. I was following my dream. On my journey I met an old man, a homeless man, on the street corner. He asked me if I was (51) _ home. I told him, “Not exactly, sir.” since my father had given me his blessing (祝福), “It is (52) _ to follow your dream, son.”The friendly old man then told me to follow him. We (53) _ a library. The old man found two old books. He then said the words that (54) _ my life. “There are two things that I want to teach you. Number One is never to judge a book by its cover, for a cover can (55) _ you. You think Im just a homeless person, dont you?”I said, “Er, yes, I guess so, sir.”“Im one of the richest men in the world (56) _, but one day I realized that there were certain things I had not yet experienced in life, one of which was what it would be like to live without a home. So, you see, dont ever judge a book by its (57) _. Number Two is to learn how to read. There is only one (58) _ that people cannot take away from you, and that is your wisdom (学问).” He put my hands upon the books. He hoped that I would never forget what he had taught me.IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their suitable forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子。每空格限填一词）:（共8分）59. Everybody knows that May is the _month of a year (five)60. Student thought of many good ideas for the project by _(they)61. Its _ for us to know something about western table manners.(need)62. The truth of the accident should be told to the public _(immediate)63. Its _ for you to feel nervous when you have an important exam. (nature)64. The girls rosy cheeks made her look _. (love)65. Nobody wants to make friends with him, because he is _ (honest)66. Cooler house and _ sleep in hot July enable people to keep fit. (good)V. Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。每空格限填一词): (共14分)67. Mary is going to visit Ocean Park tomorrow. (改为否定句)Mary _ _ going to visit Ocean Park tomorrow.68. They have finished the work. (改为被动语态)The work _ _ finished by them.69. Weve been friends since we met at school. (对划线部分提问)_ _ have you been friends?70. IPad2 is very expensive. I cant afford it. (合并为一句)IPad2 is _ expensive _ I cant afford it.71. It is enjoyable to have lessons in an air-conditioned classroom . (改为感叹句)_ _ it is to have lessons in an air-conditioned room!72. Jack plays tennis more frequently than any other person in our team. (保持句意基本不变)Jack plays tennis _ _ in our team.Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写)VI. Reading comprehension (阅读理解): (共50分)A. Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案): ( 12分) One of New Yorks most beautiful and useful buildings is in danger. The New York Public Library, in the heart of the city at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue, may have to close its doors. The library is a very special place. Even though it is in the busiest part of the city, it has grass and trees around it, and chairs for people to sit on. Even more unusual in crowded New York, Its rooms are very large. The roof of the main reading room is fifty-one feet high. Here, a reader can sit, think and work in comfort. And what books there are to work with. The library has over thirty million books and paintings. It owns one of the first copies of a Shakespeare poem, a Bible (圣经) printed by Gutenderb in the 15th century, and a letter written by Columbus in which he tells that he has found the new world. Every New Yorker can see and use the free librarys riches. But the cost of running the library has risen fast in these years, and the library does not have enough money to continue its work. In the past, it was open every evening and also on Saturdays and Sundays. Now it is closed at those times to save money. People can only read or borrow book from Monday to Friday. The library is trying in every possible way to raise more money to meet its costs. Well known New York writers and artists are trying to help. So are the universities, whose students use the library, and the governments of New York City. But the problem is still serious. Yet a way must be found to save the library because, as people said, “The Public Library is the most important building in New York Cityit contains all our knowledge.”71. The New York Public Library _.A) is becoming more beautifulB) is in danger nowC) has closed its doorsD) lies in the heart of America72. The New York Public Library is special because _.A) it is impossible to grow grass thereB) it is at 42nd Street and 5th AvenueC) it has grass, trees and chairs around D) it isnt in the busiest part of the city73. Large rooms can really make readers sit, think and work in it _.A) comfortablyB) unusually C) busilyD) strangely74. _ cant be found in the New York Public Library.A) The first copy of a Shakespeare poem B) A letter written by ColumbusC) A Bible printed by GutenderbD) The new world found by Columbus75. These years it is _ to run the New York Public Library than in the past.A) much cheaperB) much freer C) much faster D) much more expensive76. The New York Public Library is open now _.A) on weekdaysB) on SaturdaysC) on Sundays D) every evening77. It is important to save the library because _.A) it is one of New Yorks most beautiful buildingsB) it contains all the Americans knowledgeC) there are a lot of rooms, which readers can sit and think in comfort D) well-known New York writers and artists are trying to use it C. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语，完成短文):（14分）Lillian Hanson, a college student, expects to graduate in about two years. What makes Mrs. Hanson 85 from her classmates mainly is her age 73 years. She has been studying at college, a few courses at a time, for 27 years.When Lillian Hanson graduated from high school, she went to a bank to borrow money for further 86 . The banker gave her no encouragement. He didnt think that a country girl should borrow money to go to college. He thought she should be at home doing work in the house or around the farm. So Lillian Hanson went home and raised family of nine children 87 going to college.Mrs. Hanson never forgot her 88 of going to college. When her children grew up, she tried again. She finds that, at her age, it is very hard to go back to school and 89 in class for long periods of time. After all she is not as quick as she used to be. Mrs. Hanson often gets up early and walks around 90 classes and home to keep from getting stiff（僵硬）. At the beginning of her computer course, the other students all stood up to give her a warm welcome when she introduced herself and 91 why she was there and what her aims were.85. A) pleased B) different C) same D) upset86. A) educationB) businessC) interestD) information87. A) in favour ofB) plenty ofC) because ofD) instead of88. A) messageB) dreamC) moneyD) freedom89. A) stop studyingB) prefer readingC) keep sittingD) go on playing90. A) fromB) withC) againstD) between91. A) rememberedB) apologized C) explainedD) noticedD. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（14分） As we know, Xiao Shenyang and Liu Qian did wonderful jobs in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Now many people are c 92 about these two persons. But how much do you know about them? Xiao Shenyang was born in a poor peasant family which is in difficult family conditions (状况). His real name is Shen He. He is an a 93 . He is good at Er Ren Zhuan. He learned acts, following Zhao Benshan. During the school life, he was very active in many activities. He looks like a simple man, but he n 94 stops pursuing (追求) his artistic aspiration (渴望). More and more people like his style (风格) of p 95 , and we hope he can make great progress in the future. Liu Qian is a young magician from Taiwan. At the age of 7, Liu saw a magic toy in a shop. At that moment he began to love and d 96 to learn magic. Liu didnt go to any magic school. He practiced playing tricks every day to improve his s 97 , until one day he was able to put on a show for his class. He saw the surprise on e 98 face, and he felt it was cool. He often does street shows for passers-by, police and farmers. He worked hard at it. Now he is a famous magician.E. Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题):（14分）More than 200,000 members of Beijings driving associations（协会）are being asked to leave their cars at home at least one day a month in the hope of improving air quality in the capital. Their aim is to reduce traffic jams and noise, and improve air quality as well. More than 100 Beijing-based drivers clubs started the work on Monday. “I love driving, but Im ready to make more blue-sky days in Beijing,” said Lu Chuan, a film director and a former environmental ambassador (大使) who helped raise public awareness of pollution problems in China. Lu said he planned to make improvements to his car to make it more environmentally-friendly. He also plans to ride his bicycle and walk more often in the futureThere are more than 2.6 million motor vehicles in Beijing and the number is increasing by more than 1,000 a day, said Du Shaozhong, from the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau (环保局). Motor vehicle emissions (排放) are the main cause of Beijings air pollution, Du said. According to the citys environment department research, Beijings vehicles give out 3,600 tons of pollution each day.The “no-car day” activity comes as Beijing tries to achieve 238 “blue-sky days”, or days with good air quality this year, five days more than last year.Beijing started the program called “Protecting the Blue Sky” in 1998, when the city had only 100 days of blue sky.While the city has seen a big increase in the number of blue-sky days by moving chemical factories away from the city, it still faces many difficulties to improve its air quality. Most of them have a lot to do with air pollut