2014年江蘇省常州市中考英語試題及答案

1、2014年常州英語中考試卷一、 單項(xiàng)選擇1、It was really helpful him to take the cat to the animal centre a rainy night. A. of; on B. of; at C. for; on D. for; at 2. Why is honest leader like him supported by few works？ A an; so B. an; such C. a; so D. a ;such3.-Where shall I go for the summer holiday? -How about Xiamen

2、 ? It is a city worth on a bike. A. looking for B. looking at C. looking forward to D. looking around4.The Yellow River flood large areas, but now the waters of it are used to energy. A. was used to; producing B. used to; producing C. was used to; produce D. used to; produce 5.- The apple pies here

3、taste than those from anywhere else. -Yes. But it will be better if they are . A. more delicious; more expensive B. less delicious; more expensiveC. more delicious; less expensive D. less delicious; less expensive 6.-When will the railway that connects the two cities open? - next year. Only two thir

4、ds been built.A. Until; has B. Until; have C. Not until; has D. Not until; have7.- How nice that Lucy has been invited to the part too! -Well, Lucy not cone, She is not certain where her mother will allow her to. A. might B. would C. must D. need 8. We should tell the truth. We cant say one thing to

5、 one person and thing to someone else. A. other B. another C. the other D. one more9. Its reported that there will be a snowstorm this Sunday.- Were planning to go on a picnic that day.A. I hope so B. I hope not C. Im afraid so D. Im afraid not10. Hi, Jim. I hear that youve just come back from Sanya

6、. Im calling to ask . A. how did you visit the city B. how many days youve spend there C. which hotel you stayed in Sanya D. how you found the seafood there 二、完形填空 閱讀下面短文，從短文后個(gè)體所給的A.B.C.D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。 My earliest memories of writing are only school homework, nothing of any creativity. All that 11 one

7、 day, when Mrs. Kumar asked us to write “An autobiography（自傳）of pencil”. For me, it was just another piece of homework, 12 Mrs. Kumar reached（表現(xiàn)）very differently. Maybe she was just being 13 ,or maybe she really liked the work. Whatever her 14 ,she read it out to the class as an example of “fine wri

8、ting”. A few years later, I went back to my old school. I was walking through the 15 corridors(走廊) when I passed by Mrs. Kumar, who was still teaching her class. She looked up as I passed and I 16 , not wanting to disturb her. Seeing me, She went out and invited me into her class. “This girl is one

9、of the best 17 this school has seen,” she said. “She wrote a wonderful autobiography of a pencil. I hope some of you can learn to write like her.”Even after all these years, I can still clearly remember that moment. My face shines with 18 whenever I tell someone this experience. I am sure I was not

10、the only student whose school homework Mrs. Kumar19 . It is likely that she made an effort to make each one of us feel 20 however, I had never had anybody praise(表揚(yáng)) my writing before that. It encouraged me to do better to her that “Look! Your 21 in me has worked. I am good, because you believe I am

11、.”Today, I am a successful writer. Thanks to Mrs. Kumar, my 22 are not only a tool（工具）to use. They are also a symbol of little beginnings and the power of a teachers encouragement. 11. A. started B. repeated C. changed D. appeared12. A. and B. though C. so D. but 13. A. kind B. excited C. satisfied

12、D. generous14. A. reasons B. causes C. efforts D. wishes15. A. strange B. endless C. crowded D. familiar16. A. whispered B. clapped C. waved D. cheered17. A. inventors B. writers C. winners D. visitors18. A. courage B. honesty C. pride D. modesty19. A. remembered B. checked C. included D. marked20.

13、A. protected B. special C. loved D. necessary21. A. understanding B. confidence C. recommendation D. congratulation22. A. visits B. writings C. memories D. pencils三、閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從短文后各題所給的A. B.C.D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。A Harry is a boy with a learning disability. On his fourth birthday, he was give a pug called

14、Millie. Two weeks after the dogs arrival, he was happier and calmer and said his first words, “dog” and “mummy”. Just two months later, thieves stole the dog, and now the heartbroken little boy is back to where he started. He has refused to talk since losing his best friend. His mother was worried a

15、nd gave him another dog, but he just “pushed it away “. Mrs. Hainsworth , his mother, say, “My son is very sad. Hell go over to her cage and just beat（敲打）on the bars, there is no word coming out, but you just know hes screaming where is Millie inside. Millie was really his best friend . They would p

16、lay together happily for hours. None of his toys has ever held his attention that long . now he has just completely turned quiet again.” Harry suffers from a condition which affects his ability to speak and move. But the dogs being with him achieved more in days than months of speech therapy and phy

17、siotherapy had. Mrs. Hainsworth say,“my son was so happy when he saw Millie. Being with Millie changed him, and within two weeks he had said his first words and was working on saying dad. Just last week, his teachers and I were sating how much Millie had helped him. And now this! ” Mrs. Hainsworth i

18、s considering buying another pug in the hope that her son will accept it. Maureen Hennis of the charity, pets as Therapy, say she has seen many cases of dogs helping people with speech problems, “People may talk to a dog when they wouldnt like to talk to another humam,” she says,“A dog doesnt care i

19、f words come out wrong.” 23. Before getting Millie, Harry . A. had never seen a dog B. had never said a word C. had received little treatment D. had never played with toys24. With Millie gone, Harry . A. is too sad to continue learning to talkB. often quietly waits for her beside the cageC. keeps as

20、king his mother to get his another pugD. does not want to play with other children any more25. According to Maureen Hennis, Millie was able to help Harry because A. dogs are mans best friendsB. dogs are very clever and helpfulc. children dont have stress when talking to dogsD. children would rather

21、talk to dogs than to humansB Once a traveller came into a village which was suffering from hunger. The village asked him to leave, for they feared he wanted them to give him food. They told him that there was no food. The traveler explained that he didnt need any food and that, in fact, he was plann

22、ing to make a soup to share with them instead. The villagers watched suspiciously as he built a fire and filled a pot with water. With great ceremony（儀式）, he pulled a stone from a bag, and dropped the stone into the pot of water. After a moment, he smelt the soup and shouted with excitement, “How de

23、licious the soup is!” As the villagers began to show interest, he mentioned how good the soup would be with just a little cabbage in it. A villager brought out a cabbage to share. This episode(情節(jié))repeated itself until the soup had cabbage, carrots, onions, and beets-indeed, a full pot of soup that c

24、ould feed everyone in the village was ready. This story describes when there are not enough resources(資源)， humans will store things. We do not want to share. The story of stone soup helps us realize that ,in doing so, we often prevent ourselves and everyone else from having a feast(盛宴). The meaning

25、of this story goes far beyond food. We keep to ourselves ideas, love, and energy, thinking we be richer, but in fact we make the world, and he had the ability to inspire(激發(fā)) them to give. In this way, they created a large meal that none of them could have created alone. Are you like one of the villa

26、gers? If you come forward and share your gifts, you will inspire others to do the same. The reward is a feast that can feed many.26. What does the underlined word “suspiciously” most probably mean?A. doubtfully B. excitedly C. curiously D. fearfully27. The traveler put a stone into the pot in order

27、to . A. teach the villagers to cook a soup with stone B. inspire the villagers to bring out their own food C. prove to the villagers that he didnt want their food D. help villagers to survive by giving them some food28. The writer mainly wants to tell us that A. storing things in hard times is human

28、 nature B. a good leader is very necessary in hard times C. skills are needed to inspire people to share with others D. sharing is more important than keeping things to oneselfC Greek(希臘)-Roman(羅馬)Festival Friday, April 28th You can join one group. As a member of the group, you will take part in at

29、least ONE of the following activities.1 Compete in an Olympic event. Remember there is only small space for each event, so dont be late. Hercules Throw Throw a football through a hoop(圈)20 feet away. Three-headed Race Three people line up with touching legs. Then they run 100 metres in the playgroun

30、d. Toga-Barrow Race This is like a wheelbarrow race (Runners take hold of partners feet while partners walk on hands)2 Make Greek or Roman food. Mrs. Jones has a list of recipes(菜譜)from ancient(古代的)Greece and Rome. You may make American food, but be sure to give it a special, mythological(神話的)name.

31、For example, call your chocolate cake “Zeuss Delight.” This is a great way to practice your skills in the kitchen.3 Create a work of art for the museum. Be sure your artwork shows ancient Greek or Roman culture. Artwork may include sculptures, paintings, mosaics, or models. The museum is a great pla

32、ce to show off your artistic talent.4 Perform a new short performance, song or dance for the talent show. Rewrite your favorite Greek myth(神話) by using modern language, or words of a popular song to tell a Greek or Roman story. Send your creative ideas to your English teacher for agreement. You must

33、 first perform for a group of teachers. The teachers choose the BEST performance groups for the talent show, so be sure your group has prepared for it.This timetable will help groups know when each event will take place and where to go.Group Number1:oo-1:251:30-1:552:00-2:252:30-3:30IOlympics/Playgr

34、oundMuseum/LibraryFood court/Dining HallTalent Show/School TheatreIIFood court/Dining HallOlympics/PlaygroundMuseum/ LibraryIIIMuseum/ LibraryFood court/Dining HallOlympics/Playground29. which of the following is true according to the passage? A. each student is made to take part in at least one Oly

35、mpic event. B. Greek myths or the songs that will be performed are rewritten by the teachers C. Greek or Roman names must be uses for American food the students may cook. D. Artworks shown in the museum are collected or made by the students themselves30. What do Group III do right after watching the

36、 artworks?A. Watch the talent show. B. Prepare for a performance. C. Taste food that students make.D. Compete in the Olympic events.31. For what purpose is the festival most probably held?A. To improve students artistic talent.B. to make students more physically strong.C. to make students more creat

37、ive in making foods or performing.D. to help students learn about ancient Greek and Roman cultures.D“The British government will offer1,000,000 to anyone who can solve the worlds biggest problem-whatever it might be,” said Prime Minister(首相) David Cameron at a science conference.In an unusual compet

38、ition, the Government will ask people to find out the greatest challenge(挑戰(zhàn))today, such as finding a replacement(替代) for oil, producing low-cost food or curing AIDS/HIV.When the toughest problem has been decided, the Prime Minister will give away 1,000,000 to the person who successfully works out th

39、e answer.The competition follows the example of the Longitude Prize started by the government in 1714, which offered 20,000 (worth 6,000,000 today) to anyone who could discover how far east or west ship had sailed. Sailors could work out their location north and south, and were able to decide their

40、local time from the sun. however, they needed to know the time at a reference(參照) point in order to find out how far they had traveled east or west.Many people thought the problem was impossible to solve, but the prize was finally won by John Harrison, an ordinary worker. He did this by designing a

41、clock that kept accurate(準(zhǔn)確的) time at sea and made it possible for sailors to work out their location.Almost exactly 300 years on, Mr. Cameron will have a group of scientists collect suggestions and draw up a short list of problems facing the world. He will then start a race to solve the most diffic

42、ult problem.A government officer said, “ We want people to think big: what does the world need and how can we achieve that? We are looking for the next penicillin(青霉素)， airplane or Word Wide Web. Something that is going to really change what we do and how we live our lives-sending us ahead in the gl

43、obal race.”According to Mr. Cameron, it is important to “encourage new ideas” and “attract back the best and the brightest” to Britain.32. The British government promises 1,000,000 to any person who A. can solve the biggest challenge facing the world B. can find how the next penicillin works on illn

44、esses C. can think of the most difficult problem in the world D. can help the Prime Minister run his government better33. The Longitude Prize is mentioned mainly to A. explain why the government set up the prize in 1714 B. show John Harrison was a great success as an inventor C. show that the govern

45、ment is very grateful to John Harrison D. explain what gave Mr. Cameron the idea of starting the competition34. We can infer(推斷) from Paragraphs 4 and 5 that A. ships no longer get as sea with Harrisons invention B. clocks on ships kept good time before Harrisons invention C. sailors on ships kept t

46、o work out their location north and south D. the sailing industry was very important in Britain around the 1700s35. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. John Harrison was sure that he would win the prize B. The million-pound prize will go to a British scientist. C. The British go

47、vernment pays special attention to the nations creativity. D. A replacement for oil is considered as the toughest problem by the scientists. 四、閱讀表達(dá) 閱讀下面短文，并根據(jù)所讀內(nèi)容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一個(gè)最恰當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~。 In modern society(社會)there is a great deal of argument about competition .Some value it highly, for they believe th

48、at it helpful for social progress and richness. Others say that competition is bad, and that it sets one person against another and leads to unfriendliness between people.I have trained many children who held the belief(看法) that their self-worth came from well they performed at tennis and other skil

49、ls. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death matters. Sadly, they forget to develop many other human qualities.However, while some seem to be lost in the strong wish to succeed, others think quite the opposite. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the

50、 ordinary(普通) players, they strongly blame competition, especially youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures(壓力) from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often find that they even choose to fail. They seem to choose failure by not trying to win or achieve success.

51、 By not trying, they always have an excuse, “I may have lost, but it doesnt matter because I really didnt try.” In fact, they are worried that if they had really tried and failed, the failure would mean that they were worth nothing. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors wh

52、o try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that ones self-worth comes from how well one performs in comparison(比較) with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. We can only discover a new meaning in competition as such worries and fear begin to disappear.Title ： Opinions ab

53、out competitionMain argumentSome believe that competition can push society 36 ,while others think competition 37 unfriendliness between people.Childrens performancesSome children 38 are about performing well and winning.Some children give up trying to prevent themselves from 39 Reason behindThey think one can prove his self-worth only by performing better than others in competitionWri