上海市普陀区2013年中考二模英语试题.docx

第一卷 （共85分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How does the man feel about his job?A. He doesnt care much about it. B. He enjoys it very much. C. He doesnt like it.2. What is the woman probably going to do? A. Ask Tom to send an invitation. B. Get the Johnsons address. C. Invite Tom to the party.3. What does the woman mean?A. Jane is looking for a summer job. B. Jane doesnt want to go home. C. Jane is eager to go home for the summer.4. Why is the woman excited?A. She has got a drivers license. B. She has sold a lot of tickets. C. She is going abroad.5. What does the man think of Picasso?A. He thinks that he is the greatest Spanish painter.B. He doesnt consider him the best Spanish painter.C. He is sure that he can become famous.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7 小题。6. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man wants to book a room for two. B. The man prefers a smoking room.C. The man chooses a room on the second floor.7. How much will the man pay for the room?A. 80 dollars. B. 88 dollars. C. 96 dollars.听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。8. What can we learn about the boy?A. He has got a headache. B. He has got a fever. C. He has got a heart problem.9. What does the mother ask the boy to do?A. Go to the hospital. B. Stay in bed. C. Buy some medicine.10. What does the boy want to do?A. Watch TV. B. See the doctor. C. Go to school.听第8段材料，回答第11至第14题。11. What is the man going to do in the evening?A. Take an exam. B. Study. C. Look for a job.12. What exam will the man take?A. The entrance exam.B. The mid-term exam. C. The final exam.13. What does the man think of the coming exam?A. Easy. B. Harder than the last one. C. Too difficult to pass.14. What does the man think of his present job?A. He is not satisfied with it. B. Its the best one in the world.C. Its the worst one in the world.听第9段材料，回答第15至第17题。15. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At the railway station. B. At the post office. C. At the airport.16. Which country will the letter be sent to?A. England. B. Japan. C. Canada. 17. How will the letter be sent?A. By air mail. B. By registered mail. C. By express mail.听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。18. Why did Mr Hills chickens lay hardly any eggs in the summer?A. It was too cool in his chicken house.B. It was too wet in his chicken house. C. It was too hot in his chicken house.19. What did Mr Hill do to earn more money?A. He put air conditioning into his chicken house. B. He bought more chickens.C. He put more food into his chicken house.20. What do we know from the text?A. Mr Hill was very poor.B. Mr Hill didnt want to put air condi tioning into his house.C. Mr Hill couldnt afford to put air conditioning into his house.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：语法和词汇知识（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. I think the car will _ till we get to the village. Ahold on Bhold over Chold out Dhold up22. They say that “seeing is believing”, but when it _TV commercials this isnt always the case.A. refers to B. comes up with C. focuses on D. comes to23. Lets hope the sunny weather _ for Saturdays tennis match. A. keeps up B. ends up C. cleans up D. clears up24. _in the regulations that you should not tell other peo ple the password of your e-mail account. A. What is required B. As is required B. It is required D. It requires25. Surely it doesnt matter where the student associations get their money from; what _ is what they do with it. A. counts B. accounts C. advocates D. functions26. The war between the government and the activists has lasted for 18 months, _ nearly 30,000 people dead. A. to leave B. leaving C. left D. having left27. I tried many times, but I still failed in the exam. Dont be discouraged. _ and the problem will be settled. A. Having a little effort B. A bit more effort C. If you have a bit effort D. There being a little effort28. This brick-sized book will guide your every step _ frightening, faraway place you have chosen to visit. A. how B. what C. around which D. around whichever29. in 1902, Yangzhou High School of Jiangsu province is home to a great number of outstanding figures.A. Found B. Founding C. Founded D. To be founded30. In youth hostels, you can meet lots of students like yourself, _ want to get the most out of a small budget. A. all of them B. none of them C. all of whom D. none of whom31. He had an unexpected visitor before heading for the meeting, otherwise he _ late. Ahadnt come Bdidnt come Cwouldnt come Dwouldnt have come32. Before the old man passed away, the old couple were married for 40 years and never once _ with each other. A. they had quarreled B. they have quarreled C. have they quarreled D. had they quarreled33. Children under six are not to this experimental school except those of extraordinary intelligence.A. permitted B. admitted C. committed D. prohibited 34. I think fireworks _ the beauty of the festival night.A. added up B. adding up C. added up to D. added to35. Do you think its going to rain during our sports meeting? . AI dont hope BI dont believe CI hope not to DI hope not第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。That old pickle jar (泡菜坛), as far back as I can remember, sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents bedroom. When he got ready for bed, Dad would 36 his pockets and put his coins into the 37 . It was a nightly 38 for many years in our home.When the jar was 39 , we would take the coins to the bank. Each time, as he slid the box of coins across the counter toward the cashier, he would say 40 , “These are for my sons college fund. Hell 41 work at the mill all his life like me.”The years passed. I 42 college and took a job in another town. Once, while 43 my parents, I noticed that the pickle jar in my parents bedroom was 44 . A lump (小块) rose in my throat as I 45 where the jar had always stood. My dad was a man of few 46 , and never lectured me on the 47 of determination and faith, but the pickle jar had taught me all these 48 . In my mind, it defined, more than anything else, how much my dad had 49 me. No matter how 50 things got at home, Dad continued to drop his coins into the jar.The first Christmas after my daughter Jessica was born, we spent the holiday with my parents. After dinner, I walked into my parents bedroom. To my 51 , in the spot beside the dresser, as if it had never been 52 , stood the old pickle jar, the bottom already covered with coins. I walked over to the pickle jar, dug down into 53 ，and pulled out a fistful of coins.With the strong 54 choking (使哽咽) me, I dropped the coins into the jar. I looked up and saw Dad who was carrying Jessica. Our eyes locked, and I knew he was feeling the same. 55 one of us could speak.36. A. pick B. tear C. empty D. clean37. A. bag B. jar C. drawer D. dresser38. A. routine B. experience C. gathering D. performance39. A. broken B. moved C. filled D. prepared40. A. nervously B. calmly C. secretly D. proudly41. A. never B. also C. soon D. always42. A. entered B. started C. finished D. dropped43. A. asking B. visiting C. showin g D. ringing44. A. gone B. empty C. dirty D. lost45. A. checked B. searched C. stared D. found46. A. words B. smiles C. ideas D. stories47. A. similarities B. differences C. standards D. values48. A. beliefs B. virtues C. thoughts D. experiences49. A. loved B. required C. pushed D. understood50. A. dull B. easy C. tough D. wrong51. A. curiosity B. satisfaction C. amazement D. embarrassment52. A. damaged B. removed C. stolen D. decorated53. A. the dresser B. the jar C. my handbag D. my pocket54. A. emotions B. flavors C. interest D. desire55. A. No B. Either C. Neither D. Each第三部分：阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AUS First Lady Michelle Obama gave a speech at an event on Sept 4. The event was an important one leading up to this years US national election. Here are two excerpts.Part 1Barack knows the American Dream because hes lived it. and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where were from, or what we look like, or who we love.And he believes that when youve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you. You reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.When people ask me whether being in the White House has changed my husband, I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his convictions (信念), and his heart, Barack Obama is still the same man I fell in love with all those years ago.Hes the same man who started his career by turning down high-paying jobs and instead working in struggling neighborhoods where a steel plant had shut down, fighting to rebuild those communities and get folks back to work. Because for Barack, success isnt about how much money you make, its about the difference you make in peoples lives.Hes the same man who, when our girls were first born, would anxiously check their cribs (婴儿床) every few minutes to ensure they were still breathing, proudly showing them off to everyone we knew.Thats the man who sits down with me and our girls for dinner nearly every night, patiently answering their questions about issues in the news, and strategizing (出谋划策) about middle school friendships.Thats the man I see in those quiet moments late at night, hunched (弯腰驼背) over his desk, poring (仔细阅读) over the letters people have sent him.Part 2but today, I love my husband even more than I did four years ago, even more than I did 23 years ago, when we first met.I love that hes never forgotten how he started.I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says hes going to do, even when its hard especially when its hard.I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as “us” and “them”. He doesnt care whether youre a Democrat (民主党), a Republican (共和党), or none of the above.And I love that even in the toughest moments, when were all sweating it when were worried that the bill wont pass, and it seems like all is lost Barack never lets himself get distracted (分心) by the chatter (喋喋不休) and the noise.56. According to Michelle, which of the following is TRUE about Barack Obama?A. He adopted his values from his family.B. He made a good career choice by working in a steel plant.C. He believes that everyone can be successful.D. He hopes those who succeed open the door of opportunity for others.57. Through the speech, Michelle Obama tries to show that her husband _.a. devotes so much to his work that he seldom has family timeb. hasnt been affected by powerc. is ready to act in the interest of most peopled. is faithful to his promisese. is modest and willing to listenA. abc B. bcd C. acd D. cde58. What might be Michelles main purpose in this speech?A. To help her husband in his re-election.B. To get the American people to know more about Obama.C. To express her love and faith in him.D. To show American dream is still within peoples reach. B IMAGINE if there was a device that could do everything for you wake you up every morning, chat with you and type your e-mails.The piece of technology in question would be smart, able to tell you about the weather and where the nearest restaurants are.The good thing is you no longer need to wonder, because something like this already exists. And its name is Siri.Siri is a voice recognition application designed for Apple products and the concept has been around for almost a year.When Siri first came out it could only speak English, but now it has “learned” lots of new languages, including Chinese, Cantonese and Taiwanese, reported The Wall Street Journal. So, you can give it orders in your mother tongue.But how could a cell phone or a computer “hear” what you are saying and understand it? This is all because of voice recognition technology.When you speak, your voice creates vibrations (振动) in the air a bit like waves in the water when you throw a rock into the lake. The microphone receives the vibrations and the computer changes them into digital data that is then divided into many parts. They are analyzed one by one to see what pronunciations each part stands for. The computer then puts these pronunciations together into possible words according to its built-in dictionary.But figuring out the words is far from enough; building words into meaningful sentences is the most difficult part. The computer has to compare what it hears to a large library of known phrases and sentences to determine what the user is saying.However, people dont always talk in the most standard way and sometimes make grammatical mistakes. This is why traditional voice recognition software always requires you to remember keywords and to speak in a certain way.Fortunately, Siri isnt like that. Its not just “voice recognition”; its “natural language understanding (NLU)”. You can ask it things like “Do I need an umbrella today?” and it will know that you are asking about the weather, according to ABC News.“The key thing is NLU understanding what you mean and what you want,” Neil Grant from Nuance, a software company in the US, told The Guardian. “Historically, you had to learn a huge long list of commands . As NLU progresses, you can say what you want in a way thats natural to you.” 59.What is the function of the first two paragraphs?A. To show that invention usually results from need.B. To introduce something that offers these helpful services.C. To clear doubts about voice recognition technology.D. To picture a convenient future life with new technology.60. Which step is the most complicated in the process of voice recognition according to the article?A. Changing the received vibrations into digital data.B. Analyzing the digital data to see what pronunciations it represents.C. Putting the pronunciations together into possible words.D. Figuring out meaningful sentences based on the words.61. How can you get Siri to respond according to the article?A. You have to say things in a certain way.B. You can only speak English and Chinese.C. You can speak in a natural way as you would to a person.D. You have to remember keywords and speak specific commands.62. What can be concluded from the article?A. Siri can record and save what you say frequently into a computer dictionary.B. Siri will fail to understand what you say if you make grammatical mistakes.C. The biggest advantage of Siri is that its NLU rather than just voice recognition.D. Since first applied to Apple products a year ago, Siri has made great improvements.CJAPANS “purchase” of the Diaoyu Islands has sparked anger among Chinese people. Protests broke out across the country, sending a strong message to the world: the Diaoyu Islands belong to China.It is necessary that we do not just shout slogans (口号) but can convince others with reason. Some historical facts can help explain why the Diaoyu Islands belong to China.Terra nullius Japans claim: “The Senkaku Islands (Japanese name for the Diaoyu Islands) were terra nullius before Japan discovered them.”Fact: In 1884, a Japanese explorer named Tatsushiro Koga landed on the Diaoyu Islands and claimed that they were “terra nullius”.After receiving Kogas application to exploit (开发) the islands, the Japanese government investigated (调查) and concluded that these islands were already recorded in Chinese documents. It turned down Kogas application. These facts are recorded in Japan Diplomatic Documents.However, in 1895 Japan decided that they were uninhabited (无人居住的) and illegally controlled the islands.Japan argues that according to international law, territory without an owner may be acquired by a state.But being “uninhabited” doesnt mean the islands had no owner.The Diaoyu Islands were within Chinas maritime defense sphere (海防范围) as early as the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and have been part of Chinas Taiwan. Chinese fishermen have long conducted activity on these islands and in neighboring waters.Underhand exchange Japans claim: “Under the 1951 Treaty of San Francisco, the Senkaku Islands came under US trusteeship (托管) and were then returned to Japan in 1971, under the Okinawa Reversion Agreement (归还冲绳协定).”Fact: At the end of the S ino-Japanese War (1894-1895), Japan seized the Diaoyu Islands. It forced the Qing government to sign the Treaty of Shimonoseki (马关条约) and give up “the Taiwan Islands and their affiliated islands”.At the end of World War II, the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation ruled that China recovered Taiwan, the Penghu Islands and other territories Japan had occupied before. The Diaoyu Islands were returned to China according to international law.However, in 1951 Japan and the US, along with other countries, si