2008年中考英语试题

1、.2020年广东省广州市中考英语试题 三、语言知识及运用共两节，总分值20分第一节 单项选择共10小题；每题l分，总分值l0分 从16-25各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。16. I hear we'll have a new foreign teacher soon. Do you know when_?Sorry, I have no idea.A. he will come B. will he come C. is he coming D. he was coming17. This is just between you and me. You

2、_tell anyone about this.A. mustn't B. can C. should D. have not to18. Last summer I went to Lu Xun's hometown and visited the house_he was born.A. that B. there C. which D. where19. I'm sorry. I started eating before you got here_I was terribly hungry.A. so B. since then C. because D. so

3、 that20. Miss Green didn't talk much to other people. There was always_a little sad about her.A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something21. My younger brother couldn't work out the answer and _ A. so could I B. nor could I C. so can I D. nor I could22. Though the player is over thirty

4、, he can still run_ some younger players.A. as fast as B. so fast as C. much fast than D. more faster than23. At the meeting Mr. King didn't say a word from beginning to end, _ ?A. didn't Mr. King B. did he C. did Mr. King D. didn't he24. From that time on Mary practised_the piano every

5、day.A. plays B. playing C. played D. to play25. Hi Mr. Smith. I didn't know you were in New York. How long_here?A. have you come B. were you C. have you been D. will you come第二节 语法选择共10小题；每题l分，总分值l0分 阅读下面短文，按照句子构造的语法性和上下文连接的要求，从26-35各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最正确选项。 Annie was excited. Her mother 26 to Beij

6、ing today and would be staying with her 27 two weeks. She cleaned her home and thought about 28 some flowers, but there wasn't time. She got in her car, turned on the radio and was heading off when the radio reported that all planes to Beijing would be two or more hours late because it was raini

7、ng 29 . With great disappointment Annie went back inside.Two hours later, Annie arrived at the airport and was 30 to see her mother waiting outside! She had decided to take an earlier plane 31 she could get to Beijing on time. She didn't think it was necessary to phone Annie as the earlier plane

8、 would arrive at the airport at the time her daughter expected.32 mistake! Annie could have come earlier, but didn't. Her mother could have phoned from the plane, but didn't. They were 33 hungry and tired. Annie was going to take her mother to 34 American restaurant, but her mother just 35 t

9、o get home to rest.26. A. was flying B. flies C. has flown D. fly27. A. after B. since C. in D. for28. A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. buying29. A. heavily B. much heavier C. heavy D. more heavier30. A. surprises B. surprising C. surprised D. surprise31. A. but B. although C. when D. so32. A. How B. W

10、hat a C. What D. How a33. A. all B. either C. both D. neither34. A. a B. an C. the D. 不填35. A. wanted B. wants C. wanting D. want 三、完形填空共10小题；每题l分，总分值l 0分 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3645各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最正确选项。 Thousands of years ago, human didn't live in towns. Sometimes they would live in caves or build c

11、amps 宿营地 in the forest.Only about thirty people 36 in each camp. The men would go hunting while the women and children 37 food from the trees around the camp. All the food was 38 between everyone in the group. Every few weeks they moved to another place to find more food. It was a simple life, but p

12、eople had to be 39 They had to make everything that they needed, and they had to know a lot about plants and animals.Nowadays most people live in towns and cities, and they work in offices and factories. Life is 40 than in the old days. There are fewer 41 , but there is less excitement. Some people

13、go 42 excitementsailing round the world, climbing mountains, or exploring caves. Most people look forward to the 43 , a time when they can enjoy a change from their normal life. For some this means going camping. But camping today is 44 from camping in the past. Gas cookers, ready-made food and air-

14、beds mean people can camp much more 45 than they did in the old times.36. A.lived B. talked C. came D. danced37. A. planted B. collected C. watched D. bought38. A. found B. used C. shared D. sold39. A. polite B. kind C. careful D. clever40. A. worse B. faster C. easier D. harder41. A. dangers B. sto

15、ries C. people D. animals42. A. waiting for B. looking for C. turning on D. putting on43. A. dreams B. gifts C. meals D. holidays44. A. away B. different C. free D. far45. A. slowly B. terribly C. comfortably D. hopefully四、阅读理解共20小题；每题2分，总分值40分 阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最正确选项。AThe worker I hired to r

16、epair my house had just finished a difficult first day on the job. A broken wheel made him an hour late; his ladder 梯子 fell down when he was painting the roof and now his old truck wouldn' t start. With each problem he shouted angrily, more at himself than at his things. As I drove him home, the

17、 man didn't say a word.I tried talking to the man to kill time. I managed to find out that he had come up from Blue Hills in Victoria with his family six months ago to find a job. This was his first job since moving here. I now knew why his price was lower than any other worker I could find in t

18、he local newspaper. He really needed the job. His clothes told me as much.On arriving, much to my surprise, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked through his front garden he suddenly stopped at a small tree and placed his hands on it. Then, when he opened the door he completely changed.

19、Instead of his troubled face, there was now a warm smile, hugs for his two children and a kiss for his wife.The following day, I asked him about the tree."That's my trouble tree," he answered. "Work troubles aren't welcome at home with my wife and the children. So I hang them

20、on that tree every night when I come home. Then in the morning I pick them up again. ""And you know what else?" he said smiling,"The next morning I find that there aren't as many as I remember hanging up the night before. "46. Which of the following things did NOT happen

21、 to the worker? A. His truck broke down. B. He was late for work. C. He fell onto the roof. D. His ladder fell down.47. When did the worker first arrive in this town? A. Today. B. Last night. C. Six weeks ago. D. Six months ago.48. Where did the writer find the worker?A. Through a newspaper. B. Besi

22、de the trouble tree.C. In his old house. D. In Blue Hills, Victoria.49. Why did the worker touch the tree?A. To get good luck, B. To leave his trouble outside.C. To send good wishes to his family. D. To clean his hands.50. What can we learn from the passage?A. Looking for a job can make trouble. B.

23、It is important to get to work on time.C. Often our problems are worse than what we think.D. A happy family can make many problems go away.BIt is said that all dreams serve a purpose 目的. While there is no agreement among scientists about why we dream, there are many ideas about the different kinds o

24、f dreams we have.One common kind of dream is the repeating dream, in which the same story is repeated again and again, often for many months or even years. Some believe these are a sign people have a problem in their life and once that problem is gone then the dream will stop. Others think they are

25、a way to help people remember something very important.Another well-known kind of dream is the nightmare. The pictures and stories in such dreams make people very afraid and dreamers usually remember them far more clearly than normal dreams. The cause of such dreams may be seeing something terrifyin

26、g such as a car accident or some deadly snakes. Others think such dreams may be trying to make a person pay attention to something that is dangerous in their life.Daydreams happen during wake-time when we forget where we are or what we are doing and find ourselves in a made-up story or unreal world.

27、" We often daydream when we are doing something that is not interesting or exciting. They help us think about our future.Lucid dreams are the most fun. These happen when dreamers suddenly understand that they are dreaming. Instead of waking up, they stay in the dream and are able to control wha

28、t happens in the dream as if they are making a movie.51. The underlined word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to "_".A. dreams B. problems C. dreamers D. scientists52. The underlined word " terrifying" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning toA. frightening B. interesting C.

29、disappointing D. amazing53. When might a person daydream?A. During a very interesting movie. B. While playing at a fun park.C. While listening to an uninteresting talk. D. When making a movie.54. How do we know if We are lucid dreaming?A. We can remember the dream very clearly. B. We can control wha

30、t happens in the dream.C. We think that the dream is like a movie. D. We feel very nervous after we wake up.55. What is the best title of the passage?A. Daydreaming of You B. Enjoy Your Dream C. What Dreams Mean D. Where Dreams GoCZheng He, the Columbus of the East, was an amazing man.He was born in

31、 1371 and, 11 years later, was caught by the army of a rich young man called Zhu Di and made to work for him. Over time the rich man saw that Zheng He was very clever and strong and they became close friends. In 1403 Zhu Di was made the King of China and he asked Zheng He to join his new government.

32、The King wanted to learn more about the world and show other countries his power. He ordered many new ships to be built and made Zheng He their leader. Between 1405 and 1433, Zheng He led seven sea trips to different parts of the world. He certainly travelled to India, Africa and the Middle East. A

33、few people think his ships may have even reached South America and Australia.Each trip lasted between two and four years and it is believed he sailed more than 50 000 kms during the years of his travels. With 28 000 men and over 300 ships, such as boats for food, water and even soldiers' horses,

34、 Zheng He led a fleet 舰队 whose size would not be equalled by Europeans for over 500 years .On these trips he brought with him many Chinese goods like silk and medicine to give to foreign kings or to sell for local goods. He returned from each trip with boats filled with expensive things such as gold

35、 and jewellery, foreign guests and strange animals like a giraffe.It is a pity that we may never learn everything about Zheng He' s travels. After he died in 1433, the new king, who believed these trips were unlucky and too expensive, had them stopped and he burned almost all the books about Zhe

36、ng Hes travels. It is only in the last 50 years that historians have begun to carefully study the adventures of the great Zheng He.56. Why did the Chinese King want Zheng He to sail to many different countries?A. To bring new countries under the control of China.B. To show the world how strong the K

37、ing was.C. To receive gifts from the kings of other countries.D. To discover unusual animals.57. What do we know about Zheng He from the passage?A. He sailed to all seven continents. B. Each of his trips lasted one year.C. He died at the age of 62. D. He was a successful businessman.58. Which of the

38、 following did Zheng He NOT bring with him from China? A. Medicine. B. Gold. C. Animals. D. Silk.59. What happened after Zheng He died?A. He was forgotten for ever. B. His ships were all burned.C. The new king wrote a book about him. D. Sea trips to other countries were stopped.60. In what order did

39、 the following happen?a. Zhu Di became the King. b. Zheng He was caught by soldiers.c. The books about Zheng He were all burned. d. Foreigners were brought to China.e. Zheng He visited India. f. New ships were built.A. e, b, a, f, d, c B. b, a, e, d, c, f C. f, a, b, d, c, e D. b, a, f, e, d, cDKING

40、S HOTEL-CUSTOMER COMMENTSI cannot say enough good things about the Kings Hotel. Till rooms were large, clean and comfortable and the hotel workers were excellent. They were even able to book several sightseeing trips to different parts of the city for us. Next time I come to London I will certainly

41、be staying there again.Bob smith Manchester, UK: February 2020The hotel 'a restaurant made the best food I have ever tasted. I am still dreaming about their roast beef and potatoes. I had it for lunch and dinner almost every day I was there. I wanted to have it for breakfast too, but it wasn 

42、9;t on the breakfast menu.' The restaurant was a little expensive and the waiters were a bit careless but I still think the hotel was great.Rachel Jones New York, USA: December 2007I just want to tell visitors something about the swimming pool, at the Kings Hotel. When I was there, the water was

43、 very dirty, almoshgreen. It really made me feel sick. When my drink fell in the water I asked the worker if I could have another one. After waiting for half an hour he still had not brought me one so I returned to my room. At least the room was very nice.Michael Palin Sydney, Australia: August 2007

44、This time last year I was in London for the first time and stayed at this hotel. I found the workers there to be very friendly and helpful. The manager kindly gave me directions to the London Museum and Big Ben and one time he even had a worker take me to the train station entrance. My room was also

45、 wonderful and from the window Icould see the Thames River. Ma Li Beijing, China: June 2007£6 for a cup of coffee in the cafe! £ 3 for a postcard in the gift shop! £ 33 for a T-shirt from the clothes store! I will never be coming back here. That's for certain. Julie Whinger Paris,

46、 France: May 200761. What do most people agree is very good at the hotel?A. The workers. B. The rooms. C. The food. D. The price.62. Why was Mr. Palin unhappy with the hotel?A. He waited too long for his food. B. His room was small.C. The pool was not clean. D. It had no drinks.63. Who was most unha

47、ppy with the hotel?A. Ms. Ma. B. Ms. Jones. C. Mr. Smith. D. Ms. Whinger.64. What do we know about this hotel?A. It is near the river. B. It is a five-star hotel.C. The gift shop sells T-shirts. D. Its restaurant serves few dishes.65. When did Ms.-Ma Li stay at the hotel?A.June, 2006. B.May, 2007. C

48、.June, 2007. D.June, 2020.第II卷共30分五、写作总分值30分第一节 单词拼写共5小题；每题l分，总分值5分根据以下句子及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。在填写答卷时，要求写出完好单词。每空只写一词 66. Would you lend me your phone, please? I need to give Dad a c_to tell himthe good news.67. It's quite warm today. You needn't w your jacket, David.68. Look! How d_your hands are

49、! Go and wash them right now.69. Be q , Peter, or we'll miss the last bus to our school.70. Can I have a drink?Please help y_. There is some orange juice in the fridge.第二节 完成句子共5小题；每题2分，总分值l0分 根据所给的汉语内容，用英语完成以下句子。每空只写一词。71下周大约有500个学生参加运动会。 About 500 students will_ _ _the sports meet next week.72

50、昨晚我哥哥直到完成作业才从房间出来Last night my brother_ _ out of his room_he finished doing his homework.73我们互相帮助是非常重要的。_ _very important for us_ _ each other.74妹妹问我是否可以在同家的路上给她买些面包My sister a§ked me_ _ _ _some bread for her on my way home.75这些花必须天天浇水，否那么就会枯死。All these flowers _ _ every day, or they will die.第

51、三节 书面表达总分值l5分 假设今年暑假一批英国中学生要来你校访问，你准备参与接待工作。为了提早做好各项准备，学校要求参与接待的学生用英语拟订一个接待方案。请根据下面酌构思图来拟订你的方案。内容包括： 1：你方案要做的事情图中13项内容及其原因或目的；2你准备为来宾安排的l2项活动。 注意：1词数80左右方案的开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2不能透露个人的任何信息例如：学校和姓名等，否那么不予评分。Some UK high school students will come to our school during the summer holidays. To help them, I. .2020年广东省广州市中考英语试题参考答案1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. Bll.C 12. B 13. B 14. A 15. CA28/twenty-eight Bsome cakes/cakes Cfootball D sister EMarket16D 17A 18D 19C 20D 21B 22A 23B 24B 25C 文章大意安妮非常兴奋，因为她母亲要来北京看她。她从 收音机得知她妈妈的航班因为下雨晚点两小时，所以她又回 到屋里。