2024年中考英语（辽宁）第三次模拟考试（含答案）.docx

2024年中考第三次模拟考试（辽宁卷）
英语
（考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：90分）
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第一部分选择题(共50分)
一、阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分;满分40分)
第一节阅读下面语言材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
（A）
The Dead Sea

At 430 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is Earth's lowest point on land. It is popular for its wonderful buoyancy(浮力). The high salt content-more than 34 percent - makes swimming more like floating.
Now the Dead Sea is actually dying. People are using water from the Jordan River, which takes water away from the Dead Sea. Since 1930, its surf area has reduced by almost 40 percent.
Venice, Italy
With waterways instead of streets. This "Floating City" has attracted visitors for centuries. But no visit to Venice is complete without a ride on one of its famous gondolas, human powered

water taxis. Water creates Venice. But water will also kill the city.
Built on soft earth, Venice has slowly been sinking (下沉) for centuries. Now, with rising sea levels caused by human activities, it's sinking faster. According to US-based magazine Architectural Digest, the city may disappear in the next 100 years. Better book your gondola soon!
Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Covering  more  than  2,300  kilometers  of  Australia's northeast coast, Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef ecosystem, and an ideal place for scuba divers (水肺潜水者).Thousands of colorful coral (珊瑚) and fish make homes in the blue sea water. It's like a big underwater party!
Sadly, the party might be over soon. The reef is dying. Human activities are changing the weather. Warming ocean, water kills the coral, and this causes problems up the food chain. The New York Times reported that large parts are already dead, and the reef system might be gone  by 2030.
1. If you swim in the Dead Sea, it's easy to _____?
A . Float in the water B . Sink in the water.
C. Disappear in the water. D . Kill in the water.
2．Which of the following is the shared cause of the problems all the three places are facing?
A．Water loss. B．Sea pollution.
C．Warming seas. D．Human activities.
3．If Tom wants to visit all the following places before they are gone, and he can only afford one in the next 15 years, where must he go?
A．The Dead Sea. B．Venice. C．Italy. D．Great Barrier Reef.
4．What can be the best title of the passage?
A．Disappearing Watery Wonders
B．Amazing Man-made Wonders on the Sea
C．Lost Watery Wonders on the Sea
D．Last Watery Wonders in the World
（B）
“Have you finished your lesson, George?” said Mr Prentice to his son, who had laid aside his book and was busy making a large paper kite.
“No, Father,” replied George.
“Why not, my son?”
“Because it is so difficult. I’m not sure that I shall learn it. I could not remember it after I had learned it. My memory is so bad.”
“If I were to promise you a holiday on the thirtieth of the month after next, do you think you would forget the date?”
“No. I am sure that I should not.”
“You are first-rate at skating, and flying your kite, and playing ball games, aren’t you?”
“Yes, Father.”
“And you cannot learn your lesson? My dear boy, you are deceiving yourself. You can learn well as anyone else, if you only try.”
“But haven’t I tried, Father?” again asked George.
“Well, try again. Come, for this afternoon lay aside that kite you are making, and give another effort to get your lesson ready. Be serious, and you will soon learn it. To show you that it only requires perseverance (毅力), I will tell you a story.”
Many years ago, one of the dullest boys went up to repeat his lesson one morning. As usual, he did not know it.” Go to your seat!” said the teacher angrily. The poor boy went back to his seat, and bent his eyes again upon his lesson.
“It is of no use. I cannot learn,” he said in a whisper to a friend who sat near him.
“You must try hard,” replied the kind-hearted boy.
“I have tried, but it is of no use. I may just as well give up at once.”
“Try again, Henry!” whispered his friend in an encouraging tone.
These two little words gave him great encouragement.
Gradually he began to find the sentences lingering (继续存留) in his memory. Soon to his surprise and pleasure, the lesson didn’t seem so difficult and he could repeat the whole lesson.
5．Which of the following is George good at?
①Skating. ②Flying his kite. ③Playing ball games. ④ Repeating his lesson.
A．①②④ B．①③④ C．①②③ D．②③④
6．What do you think of Mr Prentice?
A．He was a kind and wise father. B．He was very strict with his son.
C．He was careless and lacked perseverance. D．He was humorous and good at telling stories.
7．What would probably happen after George listened to the story?
A．George would be still unsure enough to do anything.
B．George would be lazy and his father would be angry with him.
C．George would give Henry a helping hand when he failed to repeat his lesson.
D．George would start working hard at his lessons.
8. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A . A dull boy. B . Try again.
C . A strict father. D . Finish your lesson.
(C)
Some experts say that robots will take away human jobs with the rapid development of AI. A March 2023 report from Goldman Sachs showed that AI could do a quarter of the work done by humans. Across the European Union and the US, the report further notes that 300 million jobs could be lost to automation (自动化).
Thankfully, it’s not all bad news. The experts also add that there are still things AI cannot do. These tasks have clear human qualities (特征), like emotional intelligence (情商) and creative thinking.
“I think there are generally three kinds of jobs that are going to be safe,” says Martin Ford, writer of Rule of the Robots: How Artificial Intelligence Will Trans form Everything. “The first would be jobs that are creative enough to come up with new ideas and build something new.”
The second is jobs that require complicated interpersonal relationships. Ford points to nurses, businessmen and reporters. “These are jobs,” he says, “where you need a very deep understanding of people. I think it’ll be a long time before AI has the ability to interact (交流) in the kinds of ways that really build relationships.”
“The third safe one,” says Ford, “is jobs that really require lots of mobility (机动性) and dexterity (灵活性) and problem-solving ability in unpredictable environments. These are the kinds of jobs where you’re dealing with a new situation all the time, so they are probably the hardest of anything to automate.”
“It’s important to note,” says Ford, “that a higher education or a high-paying position is not a protection against AI takeover. In short, looking for roles in changing environments that include unpredictable tasks is a good way to stop jobs from being taken by AI. At least, for a while.”
9．What does the underlined phrase “These tasks” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A．The jobs AI cannot do. B．Some pieces of bad news.
C．The jobs taken by AI. D．Some creative thinking jobs.
10．Which of the following is a good way to stop human jobs from being replaced by AI?
A．Getting a higher education. B．Repeating a task many times.
C．Having a high-paying position. D．Dealing with various tasks well.
11．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Martin Ford?
A．AI can have a deep understanding of humans.
B．Being a businessman is one of the hardest jobs.
C．Jobs with creative thinking are less at risk of being replaced.
D．Most of the work done by humans will be taken by AI soon.
12．What is the main idea of the passage?
A．Some good ways to get jobs.
B．The jobs that won’t be taken by AI.
C．Different opinions about jobs.
D．The fight between AI and humans.
（D）

①There are many arguments(争论) for and against children owning pets. Pets help to keep children company, help to keep children fit, and they also help children to learn new responsibilities. However, pets can be dangerous. They require a lot of care, and they cost a lot of money to be taken care of properly.
②The first argument that supports pet ownership by children is that they are good company. When children come home from school, pets are always there to greet them. They love children and are always willing to play. As a result, children will be less likely to experience loneliness. They will also help to keep children active as they will need to be walked and played with every day.
③Secondly, owning a pet encourages children to learn new responsibilities. Pets need to be looked after and be taken care of every day. Children will learn different skills that they can use later in life. For example, washing and feeding pets are important skills to learn. Learning these responsibilities will ensure that children will be able to look after themselves, and possibly their children one day.
④________ Some dogs, for example, may bite others, and children may become afraid of animals as a result of this happening to them. Cats also look very soft, but they do have very sharp claws(爪子). If they are treated in the wrong way, cats can use their claws to scratch. In addition, pets require a great deal of care. Many pets need to be regularly groomed, exercised and bathed. As a result of this, children may neglect their studies because they are too busy worrying about their pet and its well-being.
⑤A further argument against pet ownership is that pets are costly; buying food and maintaining their care is expensive. Finally, the cost of owning one falls on parents, and as a result, children don’t fully understand the responsibility of having one.
⑥In short, there are many arguments for and against pet ownership. Pets help to keep children company, fit, and they also help them to learn new responsibilities. However, pets can be dangerous, they require a lot of care, and they cost a lot of money to be taken care of properly.
13．Which of the following sentences can be put into ________ in Paragraph 4?
A．On the other hand, some pets can be dangerous.
B．As a result, some animals are very cute for children.
C．So their children can look after more people at school.
D．All in all, having a pet has a good influence on children.
14．The underlined word “neglect” in Paragraph 4 means ________.
A．put an effort in B．pay little attention to
C．have no influence on D．show great interest in
15．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
A． B． C． D．
16．What’s the best title of the passage?
A．New Things from Owning Pets
B．Arguments about Owning Pets
C．Allowing Children to Own Pets
D．Looking After Pets in a Right Way
第二节 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。
When we talk about science fiction (科幻小说), many people will mention Isaac Asimov, one of the “Big Three” sci-fi writers (along with Robert A．Heinlein and Arthur C． Clarke).
____17____ When Asimov was three years old, he moved to New York City with his family. Though it was more difficult than they had expected, his father managed to buy a candy store. It turned out to be a big influence on Asimov’s future.
As Asimov worked long hours in the store, he noticed that the sci-fi magazines kept drawing customers in. Asimov became interested in them very soon. His father, however, thought that sci-fi magazines were useless. He told his son not to waste time reading about things that “do not exist and never will”.
____18____ Asimov continued to read those magazines — secretly. While they opened the door to a whole new world for the boy, his father gave him a library card. The boy became a regular visitor to the library nearby. As Asimov himself once wrote, “____19____ And I made the most of it. For a poor boy whose family could not afford to buy books, the library was like a door to wonder.”
Asimov sold his first sci-fi story when he was still in high school. As his writing kept improving, Asimov’s stories became more and more popular. By the time he was thirty-six,____20____ He created the word “robotics” and invented the famous “Three Laws of Robotics”. It’s hard to believe that these great achievements all started from a love of “useless” magazines in a candy store.
A．Asimov was born in 1920 in Russia.
B．I can never be thankful enough that I chose to walk into the library.
C．This didn’t kill Asimov’s love of science fiction.
D．His father bought a lot of sci-fi magazines for Asimov.
E. Asimov was considered to be a master of science fiction.

二、完形填空(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读短文，理解其大意，从A、B、C、D匹四个选项中出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Webster always loved to run, even when he was very young. Running gave him courage , making him feel like he could do anything. Although he could run far and he could run fast, the other boys 21 seemed to believe in him.
When Webster grew older, he visited a volcano (火山) called El Misti, which is about 1,000 meters below the tallest volcano on the earth. As the boy 22 at the volcano, he made a decision to get to the top of it. He imagined what it would be 23 to run all the way to the top. This was his chance to become a real runner, like he always 24 he would be.
Early the next morning, he began his long journey. He ran and ran and never stopped. He ran all the way through a sea of sand 25 he reached the volcano. As he made his way up, his body ached, but he didn’t stop.
26 , the peak (顶峰) of the volcano was within the boy’s sight. His heart was filled with excitement! He ran faster and pushed farther, but every time he thought he was getting 27 , it was another climb away, another corner, another impossibly steep slope (陡坡).
“The other boys were right. I’ll never be a real runner,” the boy cried.
But as he looked down at the city lights below, he saw how far he had already come. He realized that if he could just put one foot in front of the other, for just a little longer, he could make it. He 28 again and climbed his way up to the peak.
As he stood above the cities, above the deserts in the clouds, he felt a sense of 29 for believing in himself and accomplishing what no one else thought he could. At that time, Webster really understood 30 was impossible if you could try your best. He might be short and he might be small but he was a real runner. He always was.
21．A．often B．never C．always D．sometimes
22．A．looked up B．looked down C．looked around D．looked back
23．A．like B．with C．against D．about
24．A．dreamed B．decided C．worried D．caught
25．A．unless B．until C．since D．when
26．A．Actually B．Recently C．Suddenly D．Finally
27．A．faster B．slower C．closer D．farther
28．A．cried B．ran C．visited D．planned
29．A．pride B．pain C．fear D．trouble
30．A．nothing B．anything C．something D．Everything
第二部分非选择题(共40分)
三、语法填空(共10小题，每小题1分; 满分10分)
阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。
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