2010年江苏省镇江市中考英语试题及答案.doc

2010年镇江市英语中考试卷
一、 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
( )1. We’d better get ready for the dinner now because ______Greens are coming to visit us tonight.
A. a B. an C. the D. /
( )2. The plane will take off _________ three hours. I must get to the airport right now.
A. in B. for C. on D. at
( )3. They _________ play football last Friday because Simon forgot to bring his football here.
A. could B. couldn’t C. can’t D. can
( )4. You are in a bad mood all the afternoon. Maybe you need _________ like me to cheer you up.
A. no one B. none C. someone D. everyone
( )5. That film was so ___that most of the audience kept screaming in fear while watching it last night.
A. exciting B. frightening C. boring D. amazing
( )6. —_________ wonderful dictionary it is! Thank you for buying me such a useful present.
—I’m glad you like it.
A. What a B. What C. How a D. How
( )7. It’s said that smoking won’t be _________ in indoor public places or workplaces in China soon.
A. attacked B. admired C. attracted D. allowed
( )8. A tourist will easily lose his way in Beijing _________ he has a map or a guide.
A. if B. because C. unless D. when
( )9. —We have finished watering all the trees, Miss Li.
—_________! Boys and girls, let’s have a drink.
A. Good luck B. Well done C. Good idea D. Best wishes
( )10. —The Summer Palace is wonderful. Have you ever visited any other interesting places?
—Yes. Also, we _________ to the Great Wall.
A. have gone B. have been C. had gone D. had been
( )11. The Gulf of Mexico（墨西哥湾） is being polluted seriously. That has affected _________ several hundred kinds of sea animals there.
A. at least B. at once C. at birth D. at times
( )12. Mr Brown always makes his class _________ and keeps his students _________ in class.
A. alive; interesting B. lively; interesting
C. alive; interested D. lively; interested
( )13. —Jerry, do you mind my pointing out your mistakes?
—_________. Your advice is of great value to me.
A. Not at all B. You’d better not
C. Of course D. It’s my pleasure
( )14. The girl _________ won the gold medal comes from Beijing Sunshine Secondary School.
A. who B. which C. what D. whom
( )15. —That actor often joins in different activities in Beijing. Do you know _________?
—For 5 years.
A. how soon he will come back B. how long he has stayed there
C. when he went there D. when he will come here

二、 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
What do you think of stress? Is it a good thing or a bad thing?
Most of the students think stress can do harm 16 them in some ways. There’s a story about a teenager in a middle school. He even 17 his study because of the stress from school and family. We also usually 18 that someone turns to psychological doctors because of heavy working stress. There is no doubt that some people think stress is a dangerous wolf.
On the other hand, other people argue that stress is not a bad thing. They 19 stress can produce momentum(动力） in the end. For them, right attitude and action can reduce stress and make it 20 . When I was a child, my mom always pushed me to study hard. She wished I could go to an ideal 21 for further education. I experienced stress for the first time. Porn to a poor family, I deeply knew 22 was not easy for us, and everything my mom did to me was just to hope I could live a better life in the future. 23 the saying goes, “no pains, no gains.” So I did what my mom expected because I didn’t want to let her down. At last, I did measure up(达到标准） to my mom’s expectation and go to college 24 . Thanks to my mom’s push! Thanks to the stress! In this way, I don’t think stress is a bad thing.
Overall, stress is not a bad thing in 25 . The key is how we deal with it.
( )16. A. for B. in C. to D. of
( )17. A. began with B. showed off C. gave up D. cheered for
( )18. A. wonder B. decide C. promise D. hear
( )19. A. doubt B. believe C. disagree D. forget
( )20. A. useful B. difficult C. strange D. terrible
( )21. A. company B. college C. factory D. farm
( )22. A. life B. spirit C. opinion D. silence
( )23. A. Then B. But C. As D. Or
( )24. A. quietly B. wildly C. specially D. successfully
( )25. A. himself B. myself C. itself D. herself

三、 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下面的三篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A
One Sunday morning, I decided to buy a computer to use for school. I went to the biggest store in town, which sold all kinds of computers. There were so many computers there that I didn’t know how to choose a right one.
“Hi! What can I do for you?” A young man greeted me with a sweet smile. He looked like not a salesman but a student like me. I sensed a strange feeling—as if I had met him before. He began patiently showing me each model. With his help, I decided to buy one computer with enough functions at a very low price. I enjoyed this shopping experience because of his smile. A few months later, something was wrong with my computer. I went back to the store to have it fixed. When I arrived there, what I saw first was still his smile. As soon as I told him my problem, he comforted me immediately and tried his best to solve the problem for me. I was quite grateful to him for his sweet smile and good service.
When I went back to school, his smile often appeared in my mind. I don’t know whether we’ll meet each other again, but his sweet smile will stay there in my memory and deep in my heart. Smiling is the most peaceful language in the daily life.
( )26 After reading the story, we can know that the writer is a _________.
A. student B. salesman C. doctor D. reporter
( )27 According to the passage, why was the writer grateful to this salesman?
A. Because the salesman recommended the cheapest computer.
B. Because the salesman gave the writer his sweet smile and good service.
C. Because the salesman recommended the computer with enough functions.
D. Because the salesman showed the writer how to use the computer correctly.
( )28 What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the story?
A. The way to choose a right computer.
B. The way to use a computer correctly.
C. The importance of smiling in the daily life.
D. The importance of computers in the daily life.
B
Reader’s Digest is a monthly magazine. Before the 1980s, it belonged to a privatelyheld company, which was started in 1922 by Lila Bell Wallace and Dewitt Wallace. This magazine is small and easy to carry, just half the size of most American magazines, which caused a phrase in 2005, “America in your pocket.” It is the bestselling magazine in the USA. At present, its circulation(发行量） in the USA has reached 10 million copies and the number of the readers there is 38 million. Its global circulation outside the USA has reached 40 million people throughout more than 70 countries in 21 languages.
This magazines focus(焦点） is not news but more of cultural views because the editors think people now can get timely news from somewhere else. They hope this magazine can give readers something that is about special personal experiences, something the readers can share with their families. In different countries, this magazine provides a window to the world for the local readers. Some parts of the magazine are about the local customs and interests of the local readers. The other parts give the local readers information from all over the world.
This magazine actually used to be a family business until the Wallaces died in the 1980s. Because they had no children, there was no one to take over the company. Sixteen years ago, this company went public and became a public company.
( )29 How often does Readers Digest come out in the USA?
A. Once a year. B. Once a month. C. Once a week. D. Once a day.
( )30 Whats the number of the readers of this magazine all over the world?
A. 38 million. B. 40 million. C. 78 million. D. 108 million.
( )31 This magazine’s focus includes the following topics except .
A. something about the timely news
B. some special personal experiences
C. some information from all over the world
D. the local customs and interests of the local readers
C
1 The family planning policy （“计划生育”政策） was introduced in 1979 to solve the population problems. Most couples could have only one child except some special families and those in some special areas.
2 Usually, allaround good student, which was called “thricegood”, was given to the students who were virtuous(品德高尚的）, talented and good at PE. It was firstly used in to 1950s by Mao to encourage young people to keep fit, study well and work hard.
3 During the early 1990s, stateowned company reforms(国有企业改革） were getting tough. The workers were more than the jobs in most of the cities. Many workers were losing their jobs. “Jobless” was a hot topic at that time, so the leaders hoped the laidoff workers could find new jobs or start up their own business.
4 One of Dengs clever ideas, “one country, two systems”, was first performed in 1997. It described Hong Kong and Macaos situation after they returned to China. This policy would also be suitable for Taiwan. There would be one China, but Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan could have their own economies and political systems.
5 Lei Feng was a soldier who was happy to help others. He died in an accident in 1962. On March 5th,1963, Mao wrote a piece, “Learn from comrade Lei Feng”, to say the Chinese should help others when necessary. After that, March 5th became a Volunteer Day.

6 The phrase “harmonious society” appeared in 2004, referring to a peaceful society where all people would work together to make the life better. This idea has become the main goal of the Chinese Communist Party now.
( )32 The first paragraph is mainly talking a bout .
A. the population of China B. the only child in China
C. the onechild family D. the family planning policy
( )33 The underlined word “allaround” (Line 1, Para.2) is closest in Chinese to “”.
A. 与……相匹配的 B. 到处的 C. 向各个方向的 D. 有多方面才能的
( )34 Do you know who mentioned “on country, two systems” according to the passage?
A. Deng Xiaoping. B. Hu Jintao. C. Mao Zedong. D. Jiang Zemin.
( )35 Please rearrange the events above in the correct order according to the time.
A. 2→1→4→3→5→6 B. 2→5→4→3→1→6
C. 2→5→1→3→4→6 D. 2→1→5→3→6→4

四、 词汇运用（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
A）根据句意，用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空，每空一词。
36. So far, I have’t made a __________ (decide) about where to go for the coming summer holidays.
37. This year it has rained so____________ (heavy) in South China that lots of problems are caused.
38. When we walked past the playground yesterday, we found him_________ (lie) on the grass, enjoying the sunset.
39. Jack is busy preparing for a party to celebrate his sister’s___________ (twelve) birthday. He wants to give her a big surprise.
40. —On April 14th, an earthquake hit Yushu and destroyed its________ (beautiful) completely.
—It’s a great pity.
B)根据句意及汉语提示，写出各单词的正确形式，每空一词。
41. Lily’s parents are both doctors while _________（我的） are both teachers.
42. As Zhenjiang citizens, we’re all _________ (骄傲） of Xijin Ferry (西津古渡）.
43. It’s not easy for those superstars to face _________（无穷无尽的） interviews and doubts.
44. To make our world a better place, we need to _________ （保护） those endangered wild animals.
45. One day in 1966, Armstrong _________ (设法完成） to bring the spacecraft down into the Western Pacific Ocean after cutting the flight short.

五、 短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据短文内容及所给首字母提示写出所缺单词，并将完整单词写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。
Some western countries insist that China is one of the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters （温室气体排放者）. But in fact our government has taken actions a46 to struggle with climate change.
Firstly, the public are educated to p47 more attention to the environment. As the government expects, the people have reached a very h48 level of knowing low-carbon economy（低碳经济）. I 49 you watch TV, listen to the radio or read newspapers, you’ll find low-carbon lifestyle has become a fashion. Secondly, developing renewable energy is another action. The government is b 50 many wind farms and solar power stations in the deserts. Of course, w 51 a long time, China will continue using the coal. At the same time, the government has been making l 52 to punish those people who dare to destroy the environment. Besides, some s 53 have suggested that greening the deserts is more important than developing new forms of energy. Their l 54 research shows that 80% of the CO2 in the atmosphere comes from landuse.
As we know, China hasn’t a 55 a balance between the green lifestyle and the economic growth, but we are on the way. We’ll take more actions to reduce the greenhouse gas emission.
46_________ 47_________ 48_________ 49_________ 50_________
51_________ 52_________ 53_________ 54_________ 55_________
六、 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
A
Job requirements:
★Register（注册） a store on the Internet.
★Do a market survey and think of creative ideas.
★Develop a wide social network that helps make the store liked by a lot of people.
Time needed:
3-5 hours a day.
Cost needed:
From Zero to as much as you can spend. (Zeroif the supplier makes you an agent(代理商）, you needn’t spend anything on the products before they are sold.)
Possible income:
Anywhere from less than 100 yuan a month to more than, 10,000 yuan.
阅读以上信息，完成下面的短文，每空一词。
Are you looking for a part-time job during the holiday? I’ll be happy to offer you one. That is to open an 56 store.
You should register a store on the Internet first. Then you need to do a market survey, which can help you 57 up with some creative ideas. In addition, you should develop a wide social network to make your store 58 . If you’re an agent, you can give money to the supplier for the products 59 they are sold.
In a word, it’s an easy job. It won’t take you 60 5 hours a day. If you devote yourself to it, you may get more than 10,000 yuan in a month.
Come on! Your dream will come true.
B
Amanda is an American filmmaker and actress. She came to China three years ago to study Performance at Beijing Film Academy. Last month, she moved to Japan to study Economics at the University of Tokyo. On June 10th, She returned to the USA. She chatted with her parents about