2023常州市第二十四中学中考英语模拟试题

九年级英语试题

(时间100分钟 满分110分)

一、选择填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)

1. We should always believe in and never give up.

A. we B. us C. our D. ourselves

2. — you lend me your dictionary, Laura?

—Sorry, I can't. I have just lent it to Eric.

A. Could B. Should C. Must D. Need

3. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. In Chinese culture, the tiger is a of strength.

A. sign B. spirit C. symbol D. system

4. beautiful music they are listening to!

A. How a B. What a C. How D. What

5. The boy used to be shy, but now he is more and willing to talk with others.

A. active B. curious C. polite D. friendly

6. Dr Ma is giving a talk in the hall now. Don't disturb him it is necessary.

A. although B. unless C. since D. so

7. —May I speak to the manager of your sales department?

—Hold on please and it will be at once.

A. put on B. put away C. put up D. put through

8. To the rush hour, Mr. Steven went out very early in this morning,

A. cause B. control C. avoid D. push

9. No one can be successful hard work.

A. through B. for C. with D. without

10. —Yuzuru Hanyu (羽生结弦) is always praised as a prince on ice.

—In fact, was born good at all things excellent. Practice makes perfect.

A. everybody B. somebody C. nobody D. anybody

11.—Please remember to turn off the lights when you leave.

— .

A. Yes, I will B. No, I won't C. Yes, I do D. Sorry, I don't

12.—Why are you So late today?

—Three buses went by but didn't stop while I at the bus stop.

A. am waiting B. waited C. have waited D. was waiting

13. —want to take a course in summer camp. Could you tell me .

—You'l1 stay with a family in a village and experience their daily life.

A. when I should pay for the course B. where I will take it

C. what the best part of the course is D. how long will I stay in the village

14.—I'm worried 'about the driving test tomorrow.

— , Lily! I'm sure you'll make it.

A. Cheer up B. Congratulations C. Sounds great D. What a pity

15. —I stayed up late to finish my report last night and I feel tired now.

— . Sleep is also important.

A. Don't burn the candle at both ends B. Actions speak louder than words

C. Don't put all your eggs in one basket D. Many hands make light work

二、完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)

School was over and I was really tired out.

I sat at the very 16 of the bus next to Janie because of the anxiety to arrive home. It was silent at first, Janie, who drove the bus, tried to start a 17 to break the uncomfortable air. I tried to mind my manners and 18 listened, but usually I was too busy thinking about my day. On this day, 19 , she was worth listening to.

"My father's sick," she said. "What's wrong with him? I asked with a 20 change of mind and interest, I could see the 21 in her eyes.

"Heart trouble." She replied. With her eyes wet and her voice tight from fighting the tears, she continued, "I've already lost my mum, so 'm afraid of losing 22 ."

I was shocked, I didn't know what to say. My heart ached. I sat on the old, smelly seat thinking of the great 23 my own mother had when my father died. I saw how 24 it was, and still is, for her, 1 wouldn't like anyone to go through that.

Suddenly I realized that Janie was not only a 25 . That was just her job. But she also had her 26 world of family and worries.

I suddenly felt myself very 27 . I paid no attention to Janie herself before. I had judged her by her job and thought her unimportant.

For all I know, I'm just another person in someone else's world, and may not even be of great 28 . I realized that l had only thought of people who were in my own life. Everyone 29 a place to go to, people to see and promises to keep. I should not have been so self-centred. 30 people is really an art.

16. A. middle B. back C. front D. center

17. A. speech B. conversation C. discussion D. message

18. A. happily B. carelessly C. sincerely D. politely

19. A. because B. so C. although D. however

20. A. terrible B. sudden C. pleasant D. common

21. A. smile B. surprise C. fear D. doubt

22. A. her B. him C. you D. it

23. A. pain B. pity C. care D. help

24. A. quick B. long C. hard D. heavy

25. A. teacher B. artist C. writer D. driver

26. A. dark B. natural C. whole D. bright

27. A. modest B. selfish C. worried D. pleased

28. A. importance B. interest C. courage D. comfort

29. A. has B. takes C. finds D. keeps

30. A. Painting B. Understanding C. Telling D. Believing

三、阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)

(A)

Quickly screen yourself at home for the presence of the COVlD-19(SARS CoV-2)antigen. The test result will be shown in only 15 minutes.

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Well, it wasn't long before 1 wished I had stayed on land! After only a few hours at sea, rain fell and the wind howled. The waves tossed the ship around like a toy.

"Are you all right, Robinson? Tom had to shout to be heard in the terrible wind. "No, I think I'm going to be sick," I cried. It was the first time 1 had taken a ship and I had never had sea-sickness before. I was very frightened. "It's a punishment from God. I should have listened to my father!" I thought as J felt sicker and sicker.

The weather got worse. The wind blew and thunder and lightning struck the water. I felt sure we were all going to die. "Please, God," I prayed. If you save me, I will go home to York, and work hard at business with my father. I'll never step onto a ship again!"

Luckily, the storm soon ended. Evening came, and the stars shone brightly in a clear sky. The wind stopped and the water became calm. I slept deeply. The next morning, it was a beautiful day. The water was a sparkling blue and the sun shone.

As we sailed into the south, I forgot all about my fear of the storm.

I stood on the ship and watched the English coast pass us by, and I felt all the world was mine, I could go anywhere and do anything!

Tom and I became friends with the rest of the men. It wasn't long before we wanted a drink, then another. Soon we were all happily drunk and singing songs.

A few days later we were near the English city of Yarmouth. Looking at the clouds in the sky, we saw that we were heading into another storm, but I wasn't afraid. But this storm made the storm 1 saw on my first day at sea look like a soft gentle rain.

34. According to first four paragraphs, which saying can best express Robinson's situation?

A. Every dog has its day. B. After a storm comes a calm.

C. Good advice is beyond price. D. Where there is a will, there is a way.

35. Why did Robinson think the storm was a "punishment from God"?

A. Because he was frightened. B. Because he didn't listen to his father.

C. Because the storm meant God's anger. D. Because he failed in business.

36. The underlined sentence "But this storm made the storm I saw on my first day at sea look like a soft gentle rain" implies(暗示) .

A. Robinson was not brave enough to face another storm

B. Robinson Was pleased with the last storm

C. the first storm wasn't terrible at all

D. the next storm was much more terrible than the last one

37. What can be a suitable title for the passage?

A. First experience at sea B. Storms at sea

C. Great fun at sea D. Sea-sickness

(C)

With her eyes always feeling tired as she prepared for an exam, 16-year-old Sun Run went to the hospital with her parents in January, She was shocked when she found out that her eyesight dropped from 5.0 to 4,6. "A few of my friends have had the same experience lately," Sun said.

In fact, poor eyesight among Chinese primary and high school students rose from 59.2 percent to 70.6 percent in the first six months of 2020, according to the Ministry of Education.

To protect students eyesight, the Chinese government has worked out new requirements for school supplies and equipment that will take effect(生效)on March 1, 2022. For example, according to the requirements, the size of text in students' textbooks should be no smaller than nine-point(小五号).

Teachers should also avoid using projectors(投影仪)or other multimedia equipment(多媒体设备)that are too bright, Beijing Daily reported.

There are also requirements for desk and classroom lights. For example, these lights should give off as lit blue light as possible.

Blue light. is bad for our eyes, as it can kill the photoreceptor cells(感光细胞)we need for vision, according to Harvard Medical School. Many of the electronic devices(电子设备)we use every day, including our phones and computer screens, give off blue light.

38. Through Sun's experience, the writer tells us that .

A. she still has good eyesight B. she should have gone to the hospital earlier

C. many Chinese students have bad eyesight D. most Chinese students wear glasses

39. Over the first half of 2020, about more Chinese students eyesight became worse.

A. 0.4 percent B. 70.6 percent C. 59.2 percent D. 11.4 percent

40. To protect students' eyes, the Chinese government is asking .

A. schools to use textbooks with larger text

B. teachers to avoid using bright multimedia equipment

C. schools to use blue light bulbs

D. schools to use lights that give off less blue light

A. abc B. abd C. acd D. bcd

41. The last paragraph is main1y about .

A. how to reduce the use of blue light B. how to use blue light correctly

C. what blue light is and how it influences us D. why the government is protect students' eyes

(D)

What goes into mind when you think of kung fu, also known as wushu? Maybe the image of Shaolin monks fighting with a serious look in their eyes, or popular children's movies like Kung Fu Panda, But are they really kung fu?

Recently, Laurence J. Brahm, a documentary filmmaker from the United States, explored this question in Searching for Kung Fu. In the movie, Brahm began a journey of a kung fu pilgrimage(朝圣), traveling to cities in China and the US to search for the origin(起源)and value of kung fu.

Brahm himself is a kung fu lover who has been practicing for more than 40 years. For him, practicing this craft was more than fun,

Around 10 years ago, Brahm was unable to use one of his legs for about two years. But by practicing martial arts(武术)"very, very slowly", he was able to recover step by step. Now, kung fu has become a daily activity for him.

"Martial arts can help us connect our body, connect our blood flow, and also help connect us into our environment to increase our awareness." Brahm said.

Still others find other meanings in the practice.

"Chinese kung fu is full of Chinese philosophies(哲学)and core(核心)values, Hong Kong actor Bruce Leung told Xinhua.

⑧Non-fight is one of these values, which is shown both in the name and the practice. Wu, is made up of two characters —age, meaning "dagger-ax", and zhi, meaning "to stop". So, the meaning of kung fu in Chinese is the art of stopping fighting. Kung fu artists always end up with baoquan. This lets each person know that there is nothing hidden and shows trust.

Brahm's sees Kung fu as "a mirror of Chinese culture".

The traditional values of kung fu, actually, are in the minds of ail Chinese people. Why does China want to be in harmony with other nations? " Its part of the psychology(心理)of the Chinese people. It's also national psychology." Brahm told Xinhua.

Bralm also believes that today's world needs to restart equal exchanges between countries, and that culture and sports, such as kung fu, can serve as a great channel and bridge.

42. What does Laurence J. Brahm explore in Searching for kung Fu?

A. Styles of kung fu. B. People's impressions of kung fu,

C. Functions of kung fu. D. The history and meaning of kung fu,

43. Which of the following would Brahm agree with about kung fu?

A. It's a way to kill time. B. It's a way to make money.

C. It's a way to stay healthy. D. It's a way to keep awake.

44. The purpose of Paragraph is to explain .

A. the core value of Chinese kung fu B. the history of Chinese kung fu

C. the structure of the Chinese word "wu" D. the beginning movement in kung fu

45. Which of the following proves kung fu is "a mirror of Chinese culture"?

A. It influences China's policy about sports.

B. It can spread Chinese culture worldwide.

C. It shows the world the importance of Chinese culture.

D. Its values are seen in China's attitude(态度)to other countries.

四、词语运用(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)

A)选用方框内的单词或词组填空，其中有一个单词或词组是多余的。

46. Emily the book for about one month, she should renew it right now.

47. Many trees and flowers in our school every year and they make our school a beautiful garden.

48. He was at that time, but now he is very popular in our country.

49. All the students took part in the sport meeting the boy who was ill that day.

50. Working as a is a very meaningful experience.

B)用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。

How often do you have dinner with your family?

51 (study)show that family dinner hour is an important part of living 52 (health). When family members eat together, they are more likely to eat 53 (much)fruit and vegetables and less junk food. When younger .kids often eat dinner with 54 (they)family, they are less likely to be overweight .

In the US, about one in five children aged 6—19 are overweight. That 55 (put)them at higher risk of many health problems later in life.

"One of the simplest ways for parents 56 (understand)their teenagers better is by having family dinners often," said Joseph Califon, an expert from Columbia University.

Joseph did a 57 (nation)phone survey of 1,000 teenagers and 829 parents of teenagers. The survey results show that having dinner as a family helped kids in many ways. It helped them get better grades, and 58 (keep)them away from bad habits like smoking, drinking and taking drugs.

In fact, it's not the family dinner that's important; it's the time 59 (spend)together. It doesn't have to be dinner. It could be lunch or breakfast, The point is not being in the same space at the same time while 60 (eat). The point is sharing and communication.

五、任务型阅读(共10小题，61-65题每小题1分，66-70每小题2分，满分15)

A)根据短文及首字母提示，写出所缺单词，使短文完整、通顺。

Andre McDonnell is an ordinary American. But he spends all his spare time handing out free shoes to the homeless. This 40-year-old man has given away over 5,000 pairs of shoes in less than three years.

Andre's i 61 is very simple: he collected new or gently used sneakers(篮球鞋)through donations(捐赠)and handed out the shoes to the homeless.

It all started three years a 62 , during a basketball game that Andre was playing with his friends. "I saw a homeless guy with no shoes on, so 1 took off my shoes and gave them to him. And he took them h 63 with a smile on his face," Andre said, "As I walked away, I felt the stone under my feet, Then I r 64 that there was something more that I could do."

He then said, "I have always been the kind of person. For example, if I see homeless people and they say they're hungry, I won't give them money. I 65 , I will take them to a restaurant and feed them," he added, "The best feeling I get is to see homeless people in the shoes I gave them. And it may just make their walking in life a bit easier."

B)读短文，回答下面五个问题。

Dear Judy,

Sister, how are you?

I woke up this morning. It's nearly Easter. Whenever it is Easter, I think of you. I'll never forget seeing you for the first time when you were born. You were the sweetest little baby wrapped in a soft white blanket. How I loved kissing you and carrying you around. Sometimes people asked if you were my baby. I must have looked like a very young mother, but how proud I was in those moments.

However, things started to change for me as 1 never felt quite wanted, How sad when it was that I was green with envy.

Before your arrival, Mum was in no hurry to buy the things that I needed. But later I always had to wait and wait for her to pay my school fees 0r buy books and clothes. Everything was always late!

Your situation was different and Mum always gave you the best of everything. When you got a horse for your 6th birthday and started riding lessons, how jealous I was!

I slowly turned cold towards you and never gave you the warm hugs that you expected from me or showed an interest in your horse or your medals. I remember your sad face, probably wondering why I didn't seem to care about you.

Today I considered that as I woke up. I have never spoken about this, or why that is so. Today I must say that I am very sorry for hurting your feelings. It was never your fault. You were too young to even realize it. All these years, you might have wondered what you did wrong that I didn't often speak with you.

Please forgive me! I want to be a real big sister to you again. If you can forgive me, we can start over and spend time together. You have turned into a beautiful young woman who I am so proud of. I would love to be close again.

Much love

Helen

(注：每题答案不超过8个单词。)

66. When did Helen write this letter?

67. What did Helen love doing for her new-born baby sister Judy?

68. In Helen's eye, how was Judy's situation different from hers?

69. Who has turned into a beautiful young woman?

70. If you are Judy, what will you say to your sister after you receive her letter?

六、书面表达(满分20分)

三年的初中生活马上就要结束了，崭新的高中生活即将到来，回顾过去，你一定有许多令你开心、难忘或者难过的事情，请你以Something Made Me 为题，写一篇90字左右的英语短文。要点要包含叙述这件事情及介绍自己的感受和从中领悟到了什么。

要求：

1.文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称;

2.内容连贯，条理清晰;

3.标题和开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Something Made Me

Hello, everyone! How time flies! I want to share something in my life.