5. 2014浦东中考二模英语试卷

.浦东新区2014年初三英语模拟练习 （满分150分，完卷时间100分钟） 2014.05考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94小题。试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题卡上完成，做在试卷上不给分。Part 1 Listening （第一部分 听力）I. Listening comprehension (听力理解) (共30 分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (6 分)1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案)：(8分)7. A) To the office. B) To the supermarket. C) To the station. D) To the cinema.8. A) At 8:30a.m. B) At 9:30a.m. C) At l:30p.m. D) At 2:30p.m.9. A) Chicken. B) Beef. C) Pork. D) Fish.10. A) Opposite the bookshelf. B) Beside the bookshelf. C) Opposite the window. D) Beside the door.11. A) A friend. B) A driver. C) A teacher. D) A clerk.12. A) To eat in a restaurant. B) To see a movie. C)To write a book. D) To prepare for a book review.13. A) Forty yuan. B) One hundred and fifty yuan. C) Ninety yuan. D) One hundred and ninety yuan.14. A) The man has been in London for a month.B) The man hasnt seen any sight in London. C) London is no longer a city of smog. D) The weather in London is changeable.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容, 符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示) (7分)15. There was a big party in my sons school on Childrens Day.16. My son learned a lot about America, England and France.17. A Chinese girl explained in perfect English how they had written their diaries.18. To my surprise, my son couldnt answer the headmasters questions.19. At last, my son carried home a big globe (地球仪) because he got enough stamps.20. We have learned so much about the true nature and fun of education from the party.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences（听短文，完成下列内容。每空格限填一词）（7分）21. When the storm came, ten tourists were just walking in a _ _.22. The old house fell down because of the _ _.23. After a _ _, they finally found the missing tourist.24. On the _ _, the man managed to get the right numbers in the lottery(,).25. Altogether he won _ _ US dollars in the lottery.Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分 语音，词汇和语法)IIChoose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) ：（共20分）26. Which of the following word matches the sound ? A) text B) tax C) task D) test27. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from the others? A) She had milk and bread for breakfast. B) Tom had got a headache last night. C) I read an interesting story yesterday. D) There are so many leaves on the ground.28. Monet (莫奈) is _ famous French painter. He has painted a lot of nice pictures. A) a B) an C) the D) /29. _ New Years Eve we watched the Spring Festival Gala directed by Feng Xiaogang. A) In B) On C) At D) /30. My grandma showed _ some old pictures that brought back sweet memories. A) I B) me C) my D) mine31. Would you please have _ try, and maybe you will get the chance you want. A) another B) the other C) other D) others32. The leading actor felt _ when he saw a lot of people cheering him. A) exciting B)happy C) well D) proudly33. All of the teachers and students hope _ a successful result in the project. A) has B) to have C) have D) having34. These days quite a few middle-aged women are becoming much _ in Korean series. A) interested B) interesting C) more interested D)more interesting35. Youd better leave home as early as possible, _ you will be late for the flight. A) and B) but C) so D) or36. - Must I return the magazine to you right now, Amy? - No, you _. You may keep it until next Wednesday. A) neednt B) cant C) mustnt D) shouldnt37. I dont want to see the film The Hobbit II because I _ it already. A) has seen B) saw C) have seen D) had seen38. A large number of football fans _ to Brazil to watch 2014 FIFA World Cup this summer. A) is going to rush B) rushed C) rush D) will rush39. Mr Smith will leave school after he _ his work this afternoon. A) finish B) finished C) finishes D) will finish40. Mr. Whites never been to Taiwan Island before. _ Miss Lin. A) Neither is B) Neither has C) So is D) So has41. I enjoy adventure films, but _ my father _ my mother likes it. A) both.and B) not only .but also C) either.or D) neither .nor42. - _ will we have our summer holiday? I am looking forward to a nice trip. - In two months, I suppose. A) How much B) How far C) How soon D) How long43. _ exciting our life will be in the future with so many wonderful inventions! A) What B) How C) What a D) What an44. - Im really sorry to have broken your beautiful vase. - _ A) Good idea. B) Thats all right. C) I dont think so. D) You are welcome.45. - David, remember to tum off the lights before leaving the house. - _ A) It doesnt matter.B) Yes, please. C) Its hard to say. D) Ok, I will.III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空限填一词，每词只能填一次) （共8分）A. crying B. laughing C. shoes D. all the time E. asleepWhen I was ten, my mother worked all day, so I had to take care of my younger sister. At that time, my little sister was about four years old and she missed mum 46 . One day, after I had given her dinner, she started 47 for mum. She was so young and really needed mum. So I dressed her up, put on her 48 , carried her on, my back and walked out. Soon she fell 49 .About half an hour later, I found that she had lost a shoe while Sleeping. I took her off my back and put her down.A. looked like B. continued C. before D. after E. there I knew we needed to find that shoe, for our mother couldnt afford new shoes. I had to go back to find it, so I told my sister to wait right 50 . A man heard it and stopped me just 51 I walked off. He asked me, You are leaving your sister here to find the shoe? What would you do if she is not here when you return? I didnt know how to answer that question. He 52 , Its OK if you cant find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your sister. Then he sent us to mums workplace by taxi.During my whole life I have depended on the kindness of many strangers, I feel sorry that I cant find them and say thank you. I do not even remember what their faces 53 , but they taught me a lesson - people are more important than things.IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子) (共8分)54. When I was in Germany, I bought two nice _ for my parents. (watch)55. Although Angela lost her way to the hotel, she finally got there by _. (she)56. This is the _ time for me to further my English study in America. (one)57. A friendly lady greeted me in a _ voice as soon as I got into the shop. (gently)58. The string of the kite suddenly broke and the kite _. (appear)59. It is _ believed that online shopping provides us with many benefits. (wide)60. Shanghai Disneyland will bring _ to the tourists in the near future. (happy)61. It was _ for a girl to learn Spanish well at the age of five. (usual)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)62. They work as editors of the school newspaper. (改为否定句) They _ _ as editors of the school newspaper.63. Torn will be fully prepared for the coming examination. (改为反意疑问句) Tom will be fully prepared for the coming examination, _ _？64. She likes reading the novel because it is a birthday gift from her mother. (对划线部分提问) _ _ she like reading the novel?65. The manager told us to be more creative in our work. (改为被动语态) We _ _ to be more creative in our work by the manager.66. He started to work at an early age in order to help his family. (保持句意基本不变) He started to work at an early age _ _ he could help his family.67. Mr. Brown asked Dick, When will you pay a visit to Paris? (合并为一句) Mr. Brown asked Dick _ he _ pay a visit to Paris.68. mornings, does, my, shopping, aunt, some, on Sunday (连词成句) _Part 3 Reading and Writing(第三部分 读与写)IX. Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)：(共50分)A. Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案)：(12分)This is online discussion group where people can post comments about a topic.Read the post from the travel forum (论坛)Answers To All Your TravelJun,KoreaPosted:3 days agoQuestion: First trip to the USAFor my new job, I will travel to the United States next month and meet my American boss. This will be my first trip to the USA. Im worded about correct business behavior and manners. My boss invited me to his home for dinner. Do you have any advice?ReplySue,MiamiPosted:3 days agoRe: First trip to the USAIts a good idea to bring a small gift or something from your country. Dont be surprised if your boss opens the gift right away. In the USA, people often open a gift when they receive it. In Korea, that is not polite, but its appropriate in the USA.ReplySam,Los AngelesPosted:2 days agoRe: First trip to the USAAmericans use their hands to eat some kinds of food, such as pizza and fried chicken. Watch your American hosts, and do what they do.ReplyKathryn,New YorkPosted:12 hours agoRe: First trip to the USAIn Korea and Japan, its the custom to remove your shoes before entering a house. In the United States, you usually dont take your shoes off. Once I was travelling in Japan and entered a house with my shoes on by mistake. Oops!ReplyLee,KoreaPosted:2 hours agoRe: First trip to the USAMany Americans are very informal at home. Onetime I went to dinner at the home of an American business partner, I was surprised that everyone stood and talked in the kitchen while the husband and wife cooked dinner. Besides, unlike in Korea, everyone took part in the dinner table conversation, even the mans wife and children.ReplyAndrew,WashingtonPosted:2 hours agoRe: First trip to the USAI agree with Lee. I was surprised that American men often cook and that both the husband and wife come to dinner table and talk. You probably wont speak about business during dinner, so my advice is to know some good topics of conversation. For example, you can talk about travel, food, music, or sports. Of course, its good to ask about your bosss family. But its not polite to question about age, salary, religion, or politics.69. Who will go to the USA? A) Sue B) Kathryn C) Sam D) Jun70. People usually dont need to remove shoes before entering a house in A) Korea B) the USA C) Japan D) Not mentioned71. The underlined word appropriate in the first reply probably means A) 完整的 B) 无礼的 C)合适的 D) 愉快的72. According to Andrew, its polite to talk about some topics during dinner except _. A) travel B) politics C) sports D) food73. Which of the following statements is True? A) Jun is worded about his English. B) Its not polite to bring a small gift when visiting a home in the USA. C) Its OK for you to use hands to eat pizza and fried chicken like your American hosts. D) Lee found the husband talking with the guests while the wife cooked in the kitchen.74. What can we infer (推断) from the online discussion? A) Both Japanese and Korean are informal at home. B) Only wives cook in the kitchen in the USA. C) American customs are similar to Korean and Japanese customs. D) Women and children dont usually take part in the table conversation in Korea.B.Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)（12分） Mr. Garza and his fifth-grade students were exploring the importance of color in nature and in other places. The color red can give you 75 , Mr. Garza explained. Blue can be soothing (抚慰的). He asked the students to 76 how the grey color of the classroom walls made them feel. They said they always felt that the color was boring and dull. Could we paint the classroom a different color? one of the students asked. The other students nodded eagerly in agreement. Mr. Garza replied that they would have to ask the headmaster for permission. He assigned the students the task of meeting with the headmaster, in order that they could persuade (说服) him to 77 them to repaint the classroom. The students were excited when the headmaster agreed. They discussed 78 colors for the classroom walls and finally decided on a soft yellow. The parents club donated the paint, rollers, brushes, and other equipment. Painting day was on Saturday. The students, along with several parents, gathered together. First, they removed 79 from the classroom walls. Next, they moved all the furniture to the middle of the room. Then Mr. Garza explained how to deal with the painting. He told them to be careful and not to spill or waste the paint. After the work was done, the students 80 their job. The new color brightened the classroom. The headmaster brought members of the school board to see the classroom. Before long, every classroom in the school had a fresh coat of paint.75. A) experience B) energy C) memory D) effect76. A) decide B) discover C) describe D) develop77. A) allow B) ask C) afford D) agree78. A) basic B) various C) simple D) similar79. A) any thing B) something C) nothing D) everything80. A) were busy with B) were pleased with C) were familiar to D) were responsible forC) 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）Positive (积极的) people are usually happy. They often have a lot of friends. When they have a problem, they try to change the problem i 81 a chance. They believe things always work out. But can positive thinking really make someones life better? Many scientists are studying positive thinking. They are finding out some very interesting information.Your Health The Mayo Clinic is a famous medical organization in the United States. It studies many things, including positive thinking. Their research proves that positive thinking has many advantages. First, positive thinking s 82 good health. Positive people dont worry about the bad events in life, so they stay healthy. Positive people are a 83 likely to exercise and eat healthy foods. Because of this, they dont usually get sick and dont have many health problems.At work Dr. Michael is a professor in Germany. His research shows that positive people do well in jobs. There are several reasons for this. Positive people are creative. They dont expect o 84 to help them with problems. They solve problems themselves. And positive people dont give up. They keep trying to learn new things.Becoming Positive In the past, scientists thought attitude n 85 changed. Now, many psychologists think people can become more positive. There are many different ways to change. Here are some examples. First, think about good events in your life. At the end of a day, ask, What good things happened to me today? Think about these things for a few minutes. Second, find interesting a 86 to do. Laugh at a funny movie or read a good book. Finally, always try new things. For example, you can talk to people you dont know or shop in a different store. Do different things every day.A Good Life Life can be d 87 sometimes. Dont give up or be negative. Take action, Think about the future and make a plan. You can learn to be positive.DAnswer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）（12分）Once upon a time, a greedy rich man hired a wise man. He wanted the wise man to find a way to make him even more money. The rich man was building a giant safe. And his greatest dream was to fill the safe with gold and jewels. The wise man thought about this problem for months. One night he appeared at the rich mans house with a big smile on his face. He said, Ive done it! My calculations are perfect! Youll be rich beyond your wildest dreams. The rich man was very delighted to go on a long journey. He promised the wise man double pay to run his business for him. When the rich man returned, he found that all of his money was