2024年四川省泸州市中考英语真题（原卷版）.docx

泸州市二○二四年初中学业水平考试英语试题
说明
1．本试卷分为第一部分（选择题）和第二部分（非选择题）两部分。第一部分（选择题）第1至6页，第二部分（非选择题）第7至8页。
2．第一部分（选择题）满分70分，第二部分（非选择题）满分50分，全卷满分为120分; 考试时间为120分钟。
3．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试题卷上无效。考试结束，将试卷和答题卡一并收回。
第一部分（选择题 共70分）
注意事项：
每小题答案选出后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。
一、基础知识运用（共两节；满分30分）
第一节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
1. —Thank you for lending me your umbrella yesterday.
—_________.
A. Take it easy B. Well done
C. It’s up to you D. My pleasure
2. You will never truly understand your parents’ great love ______ you grow up.
A. until B. if C. since D. as
3. When you ________ Mamianqun (horse-face skirt), you will sense the beauty of China’s traditional clothing.
A. turn on B. get on
C. put on D. depend on
4. ______ healthy, we students always do morning exercises every day at school.
A. Keep B. To keep
C. Keeping D. Keeps
5. —Can you teach me how to improve spoken English?
—The more you practice, ______ it becomes.
A. the worse B. the worst
C. the better D. the best
6. —Rebecca, have you decided what to do this Saturday?
—Not yet. I ______ volunteer at the old people’s home.
A. may B. must
C. should D. would
7. —The best things in life are free.
—Couldn’t agree more. Air costs ______, but we can’t live without it.
A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
8. —Tom, the high-speed railway (高铁) connecting Luzhou with Chongqing ______ this year hopefully.
— Amazing! I’m looking forward to it!
A. completes B. is completed
C. was completed D. will be completed
9. —Hi, Ethan. I called you at 8:00 last night, but you didn’t answer.
—Sorry, I ______ the dishes.
A. wash B. washed
C. am washing D. was washing
10. A true friend is a person ________ will always be there to share your laughter and tears.
A. what B. which C. who D. whom
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
通读下面的短文，然后从后面各题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选择可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
A
The history of the compass (指南针) dates back to the Warring States Period (476—221 BC), when Chinese people used a tool called Si Nan to point the direction.
After continuous improvement, a round compass ____11____ a tiny magnetized needle (磁针) was invented during the early Song Dynasty. One end of the needle points to the south and the other to the north. Then it was ____12____ to Europe during the Northern Song (960—1127).
Before the invention of the compass, people depended on reading the ____13____ of the sun, the moon, and pole stars to tell directions. However, travelling was ____14____ in bad weather.
After the invention, people could easily find a direction when going out to sea and exploring unknown areas.
The invention of the compass has a strong influence on the world. The compass hugely ____15____ the trade and communication between countries.

11. A. in B. with C. of D. at
12. A. borrowed B. pushed C. returned D. introduced
13. A. positions B. numbers C. sizes D. colors
14. A. lonely B. difficult C. tiring D. meaningless
15. A. controlled B. checked C. improved D. recorded
B
When I was turning thirty years old, a friend asked me to share my biggest ____16____ in life. It only took me a(n) ____17____ to say I most regretted not completing college. I explained that I was considered to be ____18____ in school, got great grades, and had big dreams. ____19____ finishing university, I felt like I was not only letting myself down, but also everyone who believed in me.
My friend said, “Why not now?” But with a son in primary school, a busy job, and lots of other responsibilities at home, I had a million ____20____. The one I thought was the strongest: If I went back, I would be thirty-two ____21____ I graduated. What I heard was something I would never ____22____: “You’re going to be thirty-two anyway (无论如何).”
Looking back, I feel it’s the ____23____ and wisest advice I have ever received.
I would turn thirty-two with a college degree (学位) or without one anyway. So I ____24____ to continue my study.
I graduated from university ____25____ and felt proud of myself. And I have reviewed this ____26____ many times. I believe it’s never too late for me to do anything except becoming a teenager.
Do I really want to ____27____ my first book in my forties? I’m going to be forty anyway.
Do I really want to run a half marathon (马拉松) in my fifties? I’m going to be fifty anyway.
Do I really want to travel around the ____28____ in my sixties? I’m going to be sixty anyway.
I hope you never hear me say, “I’m too old for that.” ____29____, I hope you hear me say, “I’m going to be seventy anyway.”
It’s never too ____30____ to start something new, to do all those things that you’ve been wishing to do.
16. A. regret B. happiness C. role D. success
17. A. week B. day C. hour D. minute
18. A. lovely B. polite C. smart D. friendly
19. A. Giving up B. Making up C. Ending up D. Taking up
20 A. ways B. reasons C. chances D. steps
21. A. although B. because C. unless D. when
22. A. reply B. accept C. forget D. guess
23. A. simplest B. funniest C. strangest D. coldest
24. A. happened B. decided C. helped D. failed
25. A. smoothly B. patiently C. silently D. suddenly
26. A. activity B. promise C. plan D. suggestion
27. A. read B. write C. buy D. choose
28. A. university B. city C. village D. world
29. A. Finally B. Besides C. Instead D. Also
30. A. dangerous B. poor C. late D. slow
二、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Koalas are cute and easy to recognize, with fluffy ears and a large, spoon-shaped nose. They’re popular with people.
They used to be common across Australia, but the last 200 years haven’t been good for them. Their forests have been cut down and burnt in bushfires. Now, koalas are endangered, so it’s necessary to make sure of koala populations by counting (数) them in different areas. This information can be used to find out where help is most needed. Then it’ll become much easier to protect them and their homes.
HOW TO COUNT KOALAS
We can count koalas in different ways, such as:
·walking around and looking from the ground
·sending up drones to look from the sky
·recording koala calls
·using trained dogs
HELP COUNT KOALAS! YOU WILL NEED
·A smartphone
·Walking shoes, a hat and a backpack
·Binoculars (望远镜).
Safety: Ask parents before you go into the forest.
When you are outdoors, remember to be sun safe with a hat.
WHAT TO DO TO COUNT KOALAS
·Fill in your personal information in Koala Spotter(an App).
·Go out to the forest and search for koalas. Look up carefully in the trees.
·Report any koala sightings in the app.
·Remember to record when you don’t see a koala.

31. Why is it necessary to count koalas?
A. Because people love them so much.
B. Because they are easy to recognize.
C. Because they are common across Australia.
D. Because their population information is helpful.
32. How many ways are there to count koalas?
A. 2． B. 3．
C. 4． D. 5．
33. Which of the following is NOT needed to count koalas?
A. A hat. B. A watch.
C. A smartphone. D. A backpack.
34. What should be done first to count koalas?
A Search for koalas. B. Go out to the forest.
C. Record when not seeing a koala. D. Fill in personal information.
35. Who is the passage most probably written for?
A. Teenagers. B. Workers.
C. Teachers. D. Keepers.
B
What year were you born in? Are you a dragon? That is to say, were you born in the Year of the Dragon?
As we know, the Year of the Dragon has arrived with us for a while, and everyone is excited about talking about dragons. Many of them have noticed that more and more people are using the word “loong” instead of “dragon” in their daily life. Actually, the loongs in Chinese culture, believe it or not, are far different from the dragons in Western culture.
First, let’s talk about their origins (起源). Loongs are connected to stars and rain. They are believed to have to do with the power of emperors in the past. Dragons, however, are related to floods and dangerous waters underground.
Second, let’s dig into their stories. Loongs are like messengers between the sky and the earth. They help out the rulers, who become kings because of them. Dragons, though, are troublemakers. They fight with the rulers and can even beat them! But as time passes, dragons lose their shine and heroes start killing them.
Third, let’s look at what they mean. Since loongs represent (代表) power, they are seen as a symbol of the emperor and an important part of ceremonies and traditions. Dragons, though, are bad news. They are a symbol of evil (恶), and beating the dragons is seen as a victory over evil.
Lastly, let’s check out how they look. Loongs are like a mix of animals, with heads like camels and necks like snakes. They don’t need wings to fly because they are already skilled at it. Dragons are more like snakes, living underground and causing problems. They don’t have wings either, but people add those to make them look more impressive.
36. Why does the writer start the passage by asking questions?
A. To make a report. B. To do a survey.
C. To introduce a normal year. D. To catch readers’ interests.
37. What are loongs connected with according to the passage?
A. Stars and the moon. B. The power of emperors.
C. Troublemakers and evil. D. Dangerous waters underground.
38. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Rulers. B. Snakes. C. Heroes. D. Loongs.
39. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Loongs have wings. B. Dragons are good news.
C. Loongs are used in ceremonies. D. Dragons’ heads are like camels.
40. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. The origins of dragons and loongs. B. The meanings of dragons and loongs.
C. The stories between dragons and loongs. D. The differences between dragons and loongs.
C
Anna Mary Robertson was a famous American painter. It is often said that Anna first took up painting when she was nearly 80 years old. In fact, when she was a little girl, she drew whenever she had a chance.
Long before she became known, Anna lived a life full of challenges. She always kept busy with farm chores, housework, and children, but she never really stopped pursuing (追求) art.
In Anna’s late age, she pictured some scenes in her mind before painting. She would close her eyes and recall a happy time from her early life. She would remember helping her father on the farm. She would see the people, the farm buildings, and the animals. She would imagine the blue mountains and the softly falling snow.
Anna’s friends and family members loved the paintings. She gave them away as gifts. A friend hung several of the paintings in a local store. One day a stranger came into the store and bought every one of her paintings. He took her paintings to New York City and showed them to some art collectors. One of these collectors, Dr. Kallir, liked the paintings. He hung some of them in his gallery (画廊). The newspaper did a story about the art show. The reporter called Anna “Grandma Moses.” From then on almost everyone called her that way. Grandma Moses kept on painting. Her paintings got better, and they got more popular.
In her lifetime, Moses created about 1,500 works of art. They were cheerful, warm and full of life, just like Grandma herself. Her paintings still remain popular today.
“As I look back on my life, it’s like a good day’s work. It was done and I feel satisfied with it. I knew nothing better than painting and made full use of what life offered. And life is what we make it, always has been, always will be,” she said.
41. When did Anna first take up painting?
A. When she was a little girl.
B When she was about 80 years old.
C. When she saw the blue mountains.
D. When she helped her father on the farm.
42. According to Paragraph 3, what’s the main theme of Anna’s paintings?
A. Farming. B. Animals.
C. Country life. D. Family members.
43. What’s the correct order of the following events?
①Anna was known to the public.
②Anna’s friends received her paintings as gifts.
③An art show about Anna’s paintings was reported.
④A man brought Anna’s paintings to New York City.
A. ②④①③ B. ②④③① C. ①④②③ D. ①④③②
44. Which of the following words can best describe Anna?
A. Honest and friendly. B. Outgoing and independent.
C. Clever and well-educated. D. Creative and hard-working.
45. In which part of a magazine can we read this passage?
A. Language and culture. B. Art and people.
C. Nature and environment. D. Science and technology.
D
We all want to do things well. For example, as students all of us want to have a good performance in study and get good grades. However, growing up also includes accepting when things go wrong. In fact, mistakes can lead to some of the most interesting and meaningful results.
Aiming for good results can help you focus on (关注) your goals, but it’s also important to focus on enjoying the process. Getting too hung up on whether things go as planned can put a lot of pressure on you and lead to worry. That’s why it’s good to leave some room for mistakes and imperfections.
Dr. Rekha Vara is a doctor who helps people with their mental health (心理健康). She says getting things wrong is part of growing up. “We also have to experience the uncomfortable feeling when we get things wrong. This helps us to become stronger,” says Dr. Vara. “Or we’ll be too scared to make mistakes. This fear can lead us to put off doing difficult things or avoid trying new things.”
Learning from your mistakes is necessary during growing up. The most important thing is what you choose to do next. Try not to take it too seriously, blame (责备) yourself or feel too disappointed or upset. Dr. Vara explains, “Remember you’re a common man. Humans make mistakes.” ______, then these feelings will soon pass and then you’ll feel happier.
Instead, thinking about what you might do differently next time helps a lot. In one study, if students were reminded to forgive (宽恕) and be kind to themselves when they failed a test, they felt more encouraged to try again, while other students were less pleased to have a second try.
46. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. 执迷 B. 懊悔 C. 遗憾 D. 忽略
47. Which of the following would Dr. Vara agree with?
A. Fear leads us to try new things.
B. Failure is normal in growing up.
C. Good results make us stronger.
D. People hardly ever get things wrong.
48. Which of the following can be put in “______” in Paragraph 4?
A. Everyone will grow up B. Process is really important
C. You should enjoy your feelings D. You might feel uncomfortable at first
49. How does the writer support his idea in the last Paragraph?
A. By telling stories. B. By giving an example.
C. By listing numbers. D. By describing a problem.
50. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. Stick to your goals B. Avoid making mistakes
C. Imperfection can be a gift D. Pressure is the key to success
第二部分（非选择题 共50分）
注意事项：
第二部分共2页，用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔答在答题卡上，不能答在试卷上。
三、完成对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分