中考英语模拟试题九

中考英语模拟试题九 Class _______ Name _______ Marks _______ (Full marks: 85) Ⅰ. 词汇选择（15分） ⅰ. 从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以替换划线部分的最佳选项。（共8小题，每小题1分） ( ) 1. — What did the man used to be? — A celebrated writer. He had many novels published. A. successful B. special C. famous ( ) 2. — What did you do after school yesterday? — I returned home immediately because my parents prepared many gifts for me. A. presents B. combs C. notes ( ) 3. — What do you think of the book? — Very good. There are some humorous plots in it. A. funny B. boring C. simple ( ) 4. — Did you watch the tennis game last night? — Yes, of course. The result was so amazing that I couldn’t believe my eyes. A. exciting B. surprising C. interesting ( ) 5. — Did Jimmy like the film? — Well, at first, he was glad to see the film, but after a while, he got bored with it. A. in the future B. in the present C. after a moment ( ) 6. — Have you given up smoking? — Yes. It is bad for my health so I decide not to smoke any longer. A. is helpful for B. is good for C. is harmful to ( ) 7. — How old were you when you became interested in music? — At the age of five. My father trained me to play the piano then. A. showed interest in B. did well in C. were good at ( ) 8. — Tony, would you like to go on a picnic with us tomorrow? — Of course. I’m free tomorrow. A. Certainly B. Greatly C. Luckily ⅱ. 从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（共7小题，每小题1分） ( ) 9. A _________ is an idea you give for somebody to think about. A. suggestion B. topic C. step ( ) 10. She asks you to _________, which means she allows you to select your favourite place. A. regard B. choose C. search ( ) 11. I made a _________ mistake, and everyone thought I was stupid to do such a thing. A. shy B. silly C. common ( ) 12. — Does the man live alone in the town? — Yes, he _________ his wife and children in an accident three years ago. A. died B. missed C. lost ( ) 13. — What time does your shopping mall open? — At 9:00 am. But you can call us _________ you have a question before 9:00 pm. A. whatever B. whenever C. whoever ( ) 14. — _________. The things here are all valuable. — Yes, I know. I won’t touch anything here. A. Look out B. Hurry up C. Come on ( ) 15. — Why were there so many children in the theatre yesterday? — Because an interesting puppet play was _________ there. A. put out B. put off C. put on Ⅱ. 完形填空（15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。（共10小题，每小题1.5分） Claire was just seven years old when she started going on walks. Since then, she has joined the Ramblers Association (漫游者协会) with her 16 , Martin and Karen. “We started by 17 our dogs for walks, and decided to walk around the countryside,” says Claire. “There are quite a lot of paths near where 18 live, and now we go walking all year round, even in winter. After we 19 the Ramblers Association, my father thought some of the walks would be too much for me, but I really 20 him. I’m very energetic (精力充沛的) and after a long walk I still go on walking while he can 21 put one foot in front of the other. Walking has made me so much healthier. I think it would be a really good idea to 22 other kids of my age to walk because kids are getting fat these days.” Claire’s father, Martin is really 23 of her opinion of walking. “Claire is excited about the Ramblers Association,” he says. “And it has 24 her social skills. I hope more kids can go walking, but most of them are busy with TV programmes and computer games, so it’s not 25 . However, I think I should try my best.” ( )16. A. parents B. friends C. students ( )17. A. stopping B. advising C. taking ( )18. A. they B. we C. you ( )19. A. joined B. left C. visited ( )20. A. surprised B. interested C. remembered ( )21. A. always B. hardly C. almost ( )22. A. allow B. cause C. encourage ( )23. A. tired B. afraid C. proud ( )24. A. improved B. used C. shared ( )25. A. difficult B. easy C. important Ⅲ. 阅读理解（30分） 阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳选项。（共20小题，每小题1.5分） A Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo’s programmes for teenagers Love Animals This is an after-school programme for teenagers aged between 13 and 17. It’s from February to April. Applications (申请) are accepted from January 15th to 22nd. Zoo Explorer If you want to be a member of Zoo Explorer, you should be 15 years old or older. And you have to complete Love Animals first. Summer Part-time Job This programme is for teenagers who are above 14. On weekdays, teenagers with our workers take care of animals from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. It lasts for three weeks in August. Applications are accepted from July 20th to 25th. Event Volunteer Our zoo holds two big events every year. We need volunteers (16 years old or older) who are able to work for at least 8 hours every day. Applications are accepted all year round. ( )26. 16-year-old Linda can take part in Love Animals if she sends in her application on _________. A. January 16th B. March 20th C. July 23rd D. August 2nd ( )27. 17-year-old Larry wants to take part in Zoo Explorer. He should first _________. A. complete Love Animals B. learn the history of the zoo C. hold a big event for the zoo D. take a part-time job in the zoo ( )28. Who can become a member of Event Volunteer? A. 5-year-old Jessica. B. 10-year-old David. C. 15-year-old Mary. D. 18-year-old Jimmy. ( )29. Which of the following is NOT true? A. The four programmes are all for teenagers. B. Members of Love Animals work after school. C. Members of Event Volunteer only work on weekdays. D. Members of Summer Part-time Job don’t work on Sundays. ( )30. The above reading is most probably a _______. A. note B. poster C. report D. review B Are you good with money? I learnt to be careful with it during my childhood (童年). When I was very young, my father gave me some pocket money and told me it should last for a whole week. So, I learnt to save money at an early age. It wasn’t surprising because my dad was an accountant (会计)! It’s never too early to learn to be careful with money. That’s what British expert Martin Lewis in personal finances (个人理财) thinks. Lewis says that most of the people in the UK don