浙江省建德市大同第二初级中学2020年中考英语 测试篇37-38（无答案） 外研版

浙江省建德市大同第二初级中学2020年中考英语 测试篇37-38（无答案） 外研版A(2020上海)Its March，2050Frank and Mary Smith wake up in their comfortable house in the morning and switch on the bedroom computer to get the latest news.They used to read the Times，but changed to electronic newspapers many years ago.There is the usual news about space：another space flight has returned from Mars and scientists have discovered a new planet.Then they turn to business news：the US dollar has risen greatly in Shanghai，one of the worlds leading business centers.Mary tells the computer to buy 5，000 dollars，and there is a quick response that it has been done.As they watch the screen，Mary orders one of the household robots to make coffee for them.Frank disappears into the study to join a video conference with his partners around the world.He is a computer engineer，working for several companies.This is his third job：he used to be in marketing and then television.Mary has a quick look at the shopping channelsthe usual selection of electric cars，household robots and cheap travel offersbefore picking up the video phone to talk to her assistant.She also has a job and she is doing medical research.Both she and Frank used to have an office desk in London，but in 2020，they decided to move to the seaside and work from home.Frank and Mary have one daughter，Louise，who also has her own workstation at home.She goes to school only one day a week，mainly to play with other students.Classroom disappeared in 2030 because there was no longer any need for them：communications systems have made it much easier to learn at home.Louise，now thirteen，is studying Chinese at present，which has become a world language as important as English.Louise has many Chinese friends.They communicate by computer.According to the family doctor，Louise will live to at least 130.Her wish is to work for a few decades(十年)and then spend her time on music and painting.1.Why do Frank and Mary switch work on the bedroom computer in the morning?Because they 2.Does Mary read space news and business news? 3.Who makes coffee for Mary and Frank? 4.How does Frank work with others from home? 5.What are the two world languages in 2050? 6.What do you think of Louises life in 2050?I think her life in 2050 is because .B(2020陕西)May 24thThis morning，we had a school trip to the Dashan Collection House，a building of two floors.It is open from 9：00 am to 5：00 pm.We took the school bus and arrived at 9：00.When we entered the collection house，our eyes were caught by a collection of old photos of the town on the walls of the front hall.Those photos told us something about the history of the town.And then in the Art Room，we saw many pictures of the countryside.The colors of the flowers and the trees are rich and bright.All at once，I lost myself in the beauty of nature.Then we went upstairs.On the left，there were over one hundred different clocks.The oldest clock was already more than two hundred years old.To my surprise，the clocks all worked well and they could tell the right time.It was then ten oclock，and some clocks produced different beautiful sounds.It seemed to be a concert.How amazing!On the right there was also a stone collection.The stones were from all over the country.They were in different sizes，colors and shapes.Some looked like different kinds of animals.I really liked one stone that looked like a little monkey.It looked very nice.The collections there were wonderful.So we stayed there until 11：30 in the morning.I had a great time and really liked the school trip.1.On which day did the writer have a school trip?On .2.Where did the writer go for the school trip?The writer went to .3.What did the writer see in the Art Room?The writer saw .4.How many kinds of collections are mentioned in the passage?There are kinds.5.How long did they stay there?For .C(2020连云港)CCTV cameras catch actionIn the UK，closedcircuit television(CCTV)cameras are everywhere.They help the police solve crimes and keep the streets safe.But thats not all they do.They also catch people doing very stupid or smart things.One of the videos is of a British woman Mary Bale.She clearly doesnt like cats.In 2020 she was caught on CCTV throwing one cat into a dustbin.The video shows Mary walking down a quiet street.All of a sudden，she notices Lola，the cat jump onto a fence.Mary stops to pick up Lola and drops her into a large dustbin.Lola was saved fifteen hours later.And Mary was arrested for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.She was fined(罚款)250 and was not allowed to own pets for five years.Another video shows“Britains drunkest man”.Hes been at a party at Londons Savoy Hotel.And hed obviously had too many glasses of beer.At about 2 a.m.，he was kicked out for being too drunk.So，he decided to walk home.On the way，CCTV cameras filmed him falling down stairs and crossing the roads madly.A Savoy Hotel waiter later said，“Its amazing that he didnt hurt himself badly.”Sometimes they also record smart events.Once a British band The Get Out Clause didnt have any money to make a music video.So，they came up with an unbelievable idea.They set up their instruments(乐器)and played a song in front of eight CCTV cameras.And then，according to the English Freedom of Information Act，they asked for a copy of all the footage(视频)，which they edited.The result is that a totally new music video was made，and it didnt cost them a penny.Title：CCTV cameras catch actionPassage outlineSupporting detailsUses of CCTVcamerasThey are almost 1. and are useful in many ways.To help thepolice solvecrimesA woman saw a lonely cat and 2. it into a big dustbin.She was fined 250 and was not allowed to own pets for five years.To catchpeople doingstupid thingsA man got very drunk and was thrown out of Londons Savoy Hotel.He went back home through a lot of troubles and dangers but was not 3. hurt.To 4. peopledoingsmarteventsA band had no money but still wanted to make a music record.They played in front of eight CCTV cameras and asked for the footage copy for 5. .They edited the footage and made a totally new music video.D(2020宜宾) 1 .Many hikers like to hike in the countryside，in forests and in mountains.Just walking for fun is the first kind of hiking.Many people like to hike in city parks or just on the sidewalks.A hike can take a few hours or weeks.For most hiking，people just need clothes and shoes that are good for the weather. 2 .As you get stronger，you can go on a whole night hike.Later you can go longer than that. 3 . 4 .You should always have one or two friends with you.Its also a good idea to carry a map.Backpacking is another kind of hiking.People carry food，clothes and other things on their backs in a pack.Backpackers can stay many days in places where there is no food to buy. 5 .Now，put on your hiking shoes and take a hike.A.You can make your hike last for days or weeksB.They carry what they need on their backsC.For safety，hikers should hike with someoneD.In the beginning hikers should start with walks that they can do in one dayE.Hiking is good for exercise and fun1. 2. 3. 4. 5. E(2020泉州)Mr.Webster manages a bar in our town.Its name is The White Horse，for a picture of a white horse was once hung on the wall. 1 but in the past things were quite different.At that time，Mr.Webster was much worried about his bar.One day a friend of his came，looked around and said，“Take down the picture of the white horse and change it for a picture of a black one.”“ 2 ”Mr.Webster said.“Yes，but just do it，”his friend said and went out of the bar.Mr.Webster went to an artist and said，“ 3 ”The next day a picture of a black horse appeared on the wall.Soon after the door opened，a man came in and shouted，“ 4 The picture on the wall is different from the name.” Then he sat down and drank something. 5 and then another and another.A lot of people came in and said，“The picture on your wall is wrong.” But they all stopped and drank in Mr.Websters bar.From then on，Mr.Webster was happy again.A.But the name of the bar is The White Horse.B.Another man came in and said the same.C.Now everything in the bar goes well，D.I want a picture of a black horse.E.Theres a great mistake!1. 2. 3. 4. 5. F(2020北京)The Living MachineDr.Jack Todd is very interested in clean water. 1 ，so its natural that he is the developer of a small and affordable system(系统)to clean waste water.His“Living Machine”can clean waste water in your home or in your business. 2 .The waste water goes into a big plastic tank where bacteria(细菌)start to break down the waste.A few days later after it is dealt with，the water is brought into a greenhouse filled with plants and fish.With the help of sunlight，the plants and animals remove more chemicals from the water，making it cleaner.Then the water can be reused for washing or bathing. 3 ，but the water is clean enough for watering the flowers，washing the dog，or even for bathing or swimming.The advantage of this technology is that it is affordable and good for the environment. 4 ，it can help to use less fresh water，and it can help keep the water supply unpolluted.A.If enough homes and businesses use “Living Machines”B.People like to plant trees around their housesC.He is also interested in saving moneyD.It cannot be used for drinking or cookingE.The “Living Machine” is a system for cleaning waste water1. 2. 3. 4. G(2020天津)Gregg Bleakneys dream was to travel the Americas from top to bottom.He got the idea after he finished a long bike ride.Greggs friend，Brooks Allen，also liked riding a bike.The two friends talked and made a plan：they would travel from Alaska to Argentinaby bike.To pay for the trip，Gregg and Brooks worked to save money for a long time.Once they were on the road，they often camped outdoors and ate cheaply.In many places，local people opened their doors to the two friends and gave them food.On their way，there were deserts，rainforests and mountains.They visited modern cities and ancient ruins(遗迹)such as Machu Picchu in Peru.And they made many friends from all over the world.In May 2020two years，twelve countries，and over 30，500 kilometres laterGregg finally reached Ushuaia，Argentina.(Near Guatemala，Brooks had to go back and Gregg continued without him.)The trip taught both men a lot about traveling.What did they learn？Here is some of Greggs advice：Travel light.You shouldnt carry many things with you.Be flexible(灵活的).Dont plan everything.Then youll be more relaxed and pleased especially if there are problems.Be polite.One traveler told Gregg，“Nobody wants to fight or cheat a nice man.” Its true.1.Gregg Bleakneys dream was to .2.Before traveling，the two friends to pay for the trip.3. got to Ushuaia，Argentina in May 2020.4.According to the passage，if you plan everything for a trip， .5.One traveler told Gregg that nobody wanted to .H(2020河南)You may feel comfortable with some people.You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half a life.These people have something in common.And once we know what it is，we can try to do it ourselves.How is it done？ 1 If you follow the skills，youll make friends with people quickly.First of all，good talkers ask questions. 2 One wellknown businesswoman says，“At business lunches，I always ask people what they did that morning.Its a common question，but it will get things going.”From there you can move on to some other questions.And how he answers will let you know how far you can go. 3 This point seems clear，but it isnt.Your question should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to.And to find out，you really have to listen carefully and attentively.Real listening at least means some things. 4 If someone sticks to one topic，it means hes really interested in it.Real listening also means not just listening to words，but to tones(语气)of voice.If the voice sounds boring，then，its time for you to change the subject.Finally，good talkers know well when to say goodbye.Remember to give him a handshake and say，“Ive really enjoyed meeting you.” 5 Let people know what you feel，and they may walk away feeling as if theyve known you half their life.A.Almost anyone will answer a question.B.Here are several skills that good talkers have.C.If you want to see that person again，dont keep it a secret.D.First，it means not to change the subject of the conversation.E.Second，once good talkers have asked questions，they listen to the answers.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I(2020江西)You have been thinking about it all week.It kept you awake last night.Now，as you walk to the front of the class，your throat is dry and your stomach feels funny. 1 However，by making a few small preparations and rehearsing(预演)carefully，you can be a public speaking star，too. 2 Being excited about your topic is necessary for all the good speeches，so its important to choose carefully.If you enjoy your topic，your audience(观众)will，too.Even if you are given a topic，try to find something about it that is exciting or funny.Next，do some research.Dont just research your topic. 3 If you can，study videos of great speakers to see how they move，speak，and pause(停顿).Copying their style will help you to write a great speech.After researching，its time to write your speech.During this stage，think of your audience all the time. 4 It helps you relax if you know that your audience is enjoying your speech.Finally，rehearse.You really need to rehearse a lot.Measure your speech with a watch，and practice in front of a mirror(镜子). 5 If you have followed all these steps，you should be ready for your audience.Good luck!从下面方框内选择五项还原到文中，使文章通顺、连贯。A.You are a very successful speaker.B.Research some great speakers as well.C.Entertaining your audience is important.D.Start by choosing a topic that you are interested i