2023届湖南省株洲市重点学校中考一模英语试题（含解析）

1、2023届中考英语模拟试卷请考生注意：1请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用05毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。2答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的注意事项，按规定答题。. 单项选择1、Madame Curie was born in Poland _ Nov. 7, 1867.AinBonCatDduring2、Hi, Simon. I hear that youve just come back from Korea. Im calling to ask_.Ahow did you visit the cityBh

2、ow many days youve spent thereCwhich hotel you stayed in KoreaDhow you found the popular local food3、I like dancing, _ I dont have enough time to practice it.AifBbutCandDso4、The left-behind kids(留守儿童)cant see their parents_ the parents come back home from work.AbutBuntilCorDif5、Which of the followin

3、g pictures shows the mascot of Beijing Expo (世园会) 2019?ABCD6、The people who are more confident have more_to make themselves successful.AeducationBchancesCprideDexcuses7、You can the hotel on the Internet if you go out to travel.AnameBbookCparkDbuy8、Mum likes to buy lots of nice clothes. She wants to

4、appear beautiful every day.Ashe Bher Chers Dherself9、Who is your favorite singer, Mike?TF Boys. They are very _ boys and girls.Aproud ofBpopular withCstrict withDworried about10、Vivian refuses _ her children to the weekend training centre for extra classes.Ato sendBsendingCsentDsends. 完形填空11、This st

5、ory is about Mrs.Jones. She is 82 years old. Although her life was hard, she was always nicely dressed every day.This morning Mrs Jones was moving to the nursing home(养老院). The nursing home was very 1 . After hours of waiting, Mrs.Jones still smiled sweetly when she was told that her room was ready.

6、 2 the way to her room, I told her what the room was like.Suddenly she said,“I love it!” “But Mrs Jones, you havent seen the room yet!” I was 3 at her reply.She stopped and said, “Whether I like my room or not doesnt depend on 4 the furniture is placed(放置). It depends on how I decide to 5 the room.

7、I have already decided to love the room before I 6 see it.”Then she continued, “I have a choice. I can spend the day in bed and consider how tiny my room is. Or I can just 7 bed and be thankful that I can 8 enjoy a new day. Each day is a gift. Ill enjoy my life and all the happy memories that I have

8、 stored in my bank account(账户) before.”Life is like a bank account.You can 9 what youve put in. If you have put a lot of 10 in your bank account, you can enjoy some of it when you feel sad.Attitude(态度) is everything.1AnarrowBbeautifulCbusyDbig2AOnBInCByDThrough3AsurprisedBexcitedCscaredDsatisfied4Aw

9、hyBwhichCwhatDhow5Alook upBthink aboutCclean upDcare about6AclearlyBcarefullyCactuallyDnearly7Aget downBget offCget out ofDget up8AjustBstillCeverDonly9Atake outBtake upCtake offDtake away10AloveBcourageCkindnessDhappiness. 语法填空12、Champion Swim Club 1(found) in 2006 by former World Cup Swimming Cham

10、pion Ms. Vivian Wang and is the first competitive organization for expats children and adults in Shanghai. The club 2(provide) a structured program focused on the long-term development of its swimmers. Members will be assessed and given the opportunity3(train) with swimmers of a similar standard and

11、 level under the supervision of 4(lead) internationally experienced swimming coaches.So far, we5(create) a program that caters to swimmers of all ages and abilities. In addition to ensuring proper technique and conditioning, Swimmers6(place) in groups by the coaching staff after a stroke technique a

12、ssessment session. The program has been designed by a world class coaching team that focuses on all of the elements and techniques that will result students maximizing their potential to enjoy and7(compete) at a competitive level.The coaching team comprises former World Cup Swimming Champion Vivian

13、Wang as Head Coach and a number of highly experienced professional coaches will work together8 (provide) a developmental swimming program where there is avenue for advancement through to higher levels. The leader of the club said, “I think we9(do) some useful things. If everyone spread the spirit, t

14、here 10(be) more champions in China. ”. 阅读理解A13、Zoos are hugely popular attractions for adults and children alike. But are they actually a good thing?Those people who are against zoos, would argue that animals often suffer（遭受痛苦）physically and mentally by being enclosed. Even the best man-made enviro

15、nments cant come close to matching the space, diversity（多样性）, and freedom that animals have in their natural homes. This causes many zoo animals to become sick. Catching animals in the wild also causes much suffering by separating with dolphinh family. Some zoos make animals behave unnaturally. For

16、example, ocean parks often force dolphins and whales to perform. These sea animals may die years earlier than their wild relatives.On the other hand, by bringing people and animals together, zoos can educate the public about animal protection and encourage people to save animals and their homes. Som

17、e zoos provide a safe environment for animals which have been mistreated in circuses, or pets which have been given up and no longer wanted. Zoos also carry out important research into subjects like animal behavior and how to treat illness.One of the most important modern functions of zoos is suppor

18、ting international breeding（繁衍）programs, especially for endangered species（物种）. In the wild, some of the species have difficulty in finding mates and breeding, and they might also be hurt or even killed by people. A good zoo will enable these species to live and breed in a safe environment. In addit

19、ion, as numbers of some wild species drop, there is an increased danger of populations becoming too genetically（基因上） similar. Breeding programs provide a safeguard: zoo-bred animals can be put into the wild to increase genetic diversity.However, those people who are against zoos say that many zoo-br

20、ed animals are not put back into the wild. A lot of animals are sold not only to other zoos but also to circuses in the US or wild parks in South Aften, these some people are willing to pay a lot of money for the chance to kill a helpless animal. Often, where animals are familiar with humans and hav

21、e very little chance of escaping.So, are zoos good for animals or not? Perhaps it all depends on how well zoos are managed, and the benefits of zoos can surely outweigh their harmful effects. However, it is understandable that many people believe enclosing animals for any reason is simply wrong.1Acc

22、ording to Paragraph 2, some sea animals may die earlier than wild relatives because _.Athey were born in the ocean parkBthey dont have enough living spaceCthey are forced to behave unnaturallyDthey suffer from family separation2What is the main purpose of international breeding program?ATo increase

23、genetic diversity.BTo protect mistreated animals.CTo free enclosed animals.DTo do research on animal behavior.3Whats the authors opinion for zoos?AHe doubts the value of zoos.BHe is a true supporter of all kinds of zoos.CHe is against the idea of having zoos around.DHe sees the importance of the zoo

24、 management.B14、A family moved into a house, next to a vacant lot（闲置的地皮）. One day, some workers came to start building a house there.The familys 5-year-old daughter took an interest in all the activity going on next door and spent much of each day watching the workers. They talked with her, let her

25、sit with them when they had coffee and lunch breaks. They also gave her little jobs to do here and there to make her feel important.At the end of the first week, they even gave her an envelope（信封）with ten dollars. The little girl took this home to her mother. Her mother told her to take her“pay”to t

26、he bank the next day to start_.When the girl and her mom got to the bank, the clerk was surprised and asked the little girl what she did. The little girl said,“I worked last week to build the new house next door to us.”“Oh,” said the clerk, “and will you be working to build the house again this week

27、, too?”The little girl said, “Yes, of course.”1（小题1）What did the workers want to build on the vacant lot?AA bank. BA hospital. CA house.2（小题2）Which of the following activities didnt the workers do?ATalked with the girl.BSang with the girl.CGave the girl little jobs here and there.3（小题3）What did the

28、workers think of the girl?AThey disliked her.BThey liked her.CThey hated her.4（小题4）What do the underlined words mean in Chinese?A一个基金账户 B一个储蓄账户 C一个股票账户5（小题5）Which of the following is TRUE about the girl?AShe wanted to become a worker.BShe learnt to make a lot of money.CShe thought she was important.

29、C15、Jinshanling Great WallThe Great Walls Jinshanling section in Chengde, Hebei, is the most beautiful and charming part in the eyes of many photographers.In spring, it is in the middle of the white apricot blossom (杏花林). During summertime, the Jinshanling section is full of green trees and plants.

30、In autumn, it shows a sunny golden scene with maple (枫树) leaves everywhere on the mountain. And winter puts the Great Wall in a world of pure white snow.Jiankou Great WallFor many backpackers, exploring the “wild wall” is a great experience. The wild wall refers to sections that were kept in a natur

31、al state and not rebuilt. The Jiankou section is one of the most famous ones. There, the wall is overgrown with plants. Trees stick out from in between the stones. In some places, you have to climb the rocks, pulling your body up with your arms if you cant find a place to put your feet. This challen

32、ging adventure makes visiting the wild wall more fun.Badaling Great WallThe Great Walls Badaling section began to be repaired in the 1960s. Now it is the busiest part of the Great Wall. Over 400 leaders of countries around the world have visited it, according to Xinhua.Indian former Prime Minister J

33、awaharlal Nehru was the first foreign leader to visit the Badaling Great Wall, in 1954.1As a photographer, you like to visit _best.AJinshanling Great Wall BJiankou Great WallCBadaling Great Wall Dabove all2The underlined word “ones” in the second part means “_”.Aplants Bstones Crocks Dsections3India

34、n former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited the Badaling Great Wall _.Abefore 1954 Bbetween 1954 and 1960 Cafter 1960 Dafter 1960s4Which of the following is TRUE about the Great Wall?AExploring the Badaling Great Wall is a great experience.BMore than 400 leaders have visited the Jiankou Great W

35、all.CYou can see a sunny golden scene with maple leaves on the Jinshanling Great Wall in spring.DThe sectionsling Great Wall is busier than the other parts of the Great Wall.D16、Many of us feel uneasy when someone stands too close to us, talks to us too loudly or makes eye contact with us for too lo

36、ng. But have you ever wondered why those things make you uncomfortable?Its all about personal space, which means not only the imaginary space around the body, but also the space around all the senses. People feel that their space is being violated(侵犯)when they meet with an unwelcome sound, smell or

37、look. This is probably why a man on a crowded bus shouting into his mobile phone or a woman next to you putting on strong perfume(香水)makes you feel angry.Whether people have had a stronger desire(渴望)to protect their personal space in recent times is hard to say. Yet studies of airlines show that peo

38、ple have a strong desire to have space to themselves. In a survey by Trip Advisor, a travel website, people said that if they had to pay more for some extra service, they would rather have larger seats than extra food.Although people may need their personal space, some hardly realize it. For example

39、, people on a bus who hold newspapers in front of their faces to read in fact keep a distance from strangers.Go and watch a library table. You will notice that one of the corner seats will usually be taken first .because they are the farthest way. What if someone sits opposite to you? Maybe you will

40、 pile up books as if to make a wall.Preference(偏好)for personal space are different from culture to culture. Scientists have found that Americans generally prefer more personal space than people from other cultures. In Latin(拉丁人的)cultures, however, people are more comfortable standing close to each o

41、ther.1Who might feel his personal space is safe according to the passage?AA person who has to sit next to a lady putting on strong perfume.BA person who has been watched by a stranger for a long time.CA person who hears strange noises when reading at home.DA Latin boy who is chatting with a friend s

42、itting close to him.2What can we know from the survey by Trip Advisor?APeople need smaller personal .pace in recent times than before.BPeople have a wrong desire for personal space in recent times.CThere are not enough seats on the plane to meet peoples needs.DFood service is better provided than se

43、ats on the plane.3Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe space around the body is more needed than that around all the senses.BIf you hold newspapers on the bus, your personal space wont be violated.CPeople usually choose the corner seats first in a library for personal space.D

44、Different cultures share the same preferences for personal space.E17、阅读理解。Artificial intelligence: Googles AlphaGo beats Go master Lee Se-dolA computer program has beaten a master Go player 3-0 in a best-of-five competition, in what is seen as a landmark moment for artificial intelligence (人工智能).Goo

45、gles AlphaGo program was playing against Lee Se-dol in Seoul, in South Korea.Mr Lee had been confident he would win before the competition started.“AlphaGo played consistently (稳定地) from beginning to the end while Lee, as he is only human, showed some mental weakness,” one of Lees coaches, Kwon Kap-

46、Yong, told the AFP news agency.Mr Lee is considered as a successful Go player, having won many competitions in his career.Go is a game of two players who take turns putting black or white stones on a 19-by-19 grid (棋格). Players win by surrounding their competitors pieces with their own.In the first

47、game of the series (系列赛), AlphaGo won by a very small chance Mr Lee had led for most of the match, but AlphaGo managed to build up a strong lead in its closing stages.After losing the second match to DeepMind, Lee Se-dol said he was “speechless” adding that the AlphaGo machine played a “nearly perfe

48、ct game”.Experts said that Lee Se-dol had brought his “top game” but that AlphaGo had won “in great style”.The AlphaGo system was developed by British computer company DeepMind which was bought by Google in 2014. It has built up its special skills by studying older games and teasing out so many kind

49、s of ways of play. And, according to DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, it has also spent a lot of time just playing the game.“It played itself, millions and millions of times and each time got a little better it learns from its mistakes,” he told the BBC before the matches started.This good circle of con

50、tinuous improvement meant the super computer went into the five-match series stronger than when it beat the European player late last year.Does this mean artificial intelligence is now smarter than us and will kill us humans? Certainly not. AlphaGo doesnt care if it wins or loses. Does it mean that

51、artificial intelligence will soon take your job? Possibly you should be more worried about that.1What had Lee Se-dol thought about the competition before it started?AHe would beat AlphaGo.BAlphaGo would lead the match.CIt was hard to tell who would win.DAlphaGo would have some weakness.2What happene

52、d in the first game of the series?AMr Lee won by a very small chance.BAlphaGo had led for most of the match.CMr Lee was beaten by AlphaGo finally.DAlphaGo built up a strong lead at the beginning.3What does the underlined phrase “teasing out” probably mean?AGiving out.BWorking out.CRunning out.DPoint

53、ing out.4The writer may agree that _ in the future.Ahuman will be killed by artificial intelligenceBartificial intelligence will do everyt hing for humanCpeople might lose jobs because of artificial intelligenceDartificial intelligence will be much smarter than humanF18、When an big earthquake hit We

54、nchuan on May 12，many houses fell down. After the earthquake，all the newspapers reported many stories about some of the families who were in trouble. One Sunday，when I was reading a newspaper，a special picture touched（触动）me. It gave the clothing sizes of each family member. I thought that this would

55、 be a good chance to teach my children to help those who were less lucky than themselves. I said to my seven-year-old twins，Brad and Brett，and three-year-old Meghan. We have so much，and these poor people now have nothing. Well share what we have with them. I filled a box with foods and clothes. Whil

56、e I was doing this，I encouraged(鼓励) the boys to choose their toys and donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out his old toys and games and put them together. Then she walked away. A few minutes later she came back with Lucy，her much-loved doll. She put the doll on top of the other toys. Oh，dear，I said, You dont have to give Lucy. You love her so much.Meghan said，Lucy makes me happy，Mommy. Maybe shell make another little girl happy，too. I looked at Meghan for a long moment. She taught me