2023年湖南省常德市中考英语真题（原卷版）.docx

湖南省常德市2023年初中学业水平考试英语
(满分100分, 考试时间90分钟)
第I卷
第一部分 阅读技能 (共20小题; 每小题2分, 满分40分)
阅读下面的材料, 从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中, 选出最佳选项回答问题。
A
Many injuries (伤害) happen suddenly. For example, if you fall off a bicycle and break your arm, it happens very quickly. But computer injuries happen slowly.
Your eyes
Too much light can injure your eyes, so never sit too close to a computer screen. Your eyes should be at least 50 centimeters from the screen. Remember to look away from it sometimes. This gives your eyes a rest.
When you use a computer, the window should be on your left or your right. If it is behind you, the light will reflect (反射) on the screen. If the windows are in front of you, the sun and the screen will both shine into your eyes.
________
Hand and wrist (手腕) injuries can happen because the hands and wrists are moved in the same way hundreds of times. If you use a keyboard for a long time, follow these three rules:
(1) Rest your wrists on something.
(2) Keep your elbows at the same height as the keyboard.
(3) Stop sometimes and exercise your hands, wrists and fingers in a different way.
Your back
Some people sit for many hours in front of a computer. If you sit in a wrong way, you can injure your back or your neck. So you should sit with your back straight. The top part of the screen should be in front of your eyes. Your forearms, wrists and hands should all be parallel (平行) to the floor. If you are sitting for a long time, get up every 30 minutes and exercise your arms, legs and neck.
Enjoy your computer, but use it safely.

1. Which kind of injuries may happen slowly?
A. You use your computer correctly.
B. You fall off a bicycle and break your arm.
C. You sit in a wrong way for many hours in front of a computer.
2 How far should you keep your eyes from the screen?
A. At least 30 cm. B. At least 50 cm. C. At least 70 cm.
3. Which can best be for “________”?
A. Your hands and wrists. B. Your head and neck. C. Your legs and feet.
4. What does the writer tell us in the passage?
A. You’d better not use the computer.
B. Enjoy your computer, but use it safely.
C. Keep away from the computer to be safe.
B

Irwin Corey was a famous American film actor. But today, the story you will read is not about his achievements in film but about his begging (乞讨) life.
He became a beggar once and often walked in the streets of Manhattan. He wore old and broken clothes. He was very thin and seemed to be weak, looking like a poor homeless old man.
________ He only asked for some change from passing drivers, and then he gave the driver a free copy of the newspaper he bought. Each time he asked for money, he was always smiling and also told jokes to the drivers. The drivers thought him kind and humorous, so they never let him go empty-handed.
Although all the money he begged was coins, he still made lots of money at the end of the day. Irwin Corey had been begging for money for many years. However, he didn’t spend any of the money he had asked for. Every time the money was up to a certain amount (量), he donated it to a charity which bought medical supplies for Cuban children. For 17 years, he donated all his hard-earned money to the charity.
He was not short of money. He lived in a $ 3.5 million big house. He was not a beggar, either. “On the one hand, I just want to help people in need. On the other hand, begging can make me feel not lonely, as my wife had passed away,” he said.
5 What is the story about?
A. Irwin’s achievements in films. B. Irwin’s begging life. C. Irwin’s poor life.
6. Which can best take the place of “________” in the third paragraph?
A. He begged for money in a special way.
B. He thought the drivers were rich.
C. He was a successful film star.
7. What did the drivers think of Irwin Corey?
A. Friendly but lonely. B. Kind and famous. C. Kind and humorous.
8. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Irwin was actually rich.
B. Irwin was a poor homeless old man.
C. Irwin donated all his money to charity.
C

Toys and games are fun, but inventing them is serious business. Big toy companies treat it even more serious, because the more toys they sell, the more money they make. They have adults who do nothing but think up new toys. Sometimes they even work in locked rooms so no one can steal their ideas!
But not every new toy is invented that way. Some of the best inventions are made by kids. Thirteen-year-old Casey loved to play golf. He invented a way to make the game more fun. He invented a new golf tee (球座). It is called the Bio tees. Most golf tees are made from wood, but Casey’s tee is made out of recycled paper. It does not harm the environment. Casey started his own company to make his new tee. He’s already had orders for millions of them.
Jessica invented a toy when she was only eight. Jessica likes to jump rope. She jumps alone and she jumps with friends. To jump alone, you need a short rope. With friends, you need a long rope. So Jessica invented a new kind of jump rope. The length of Jessica’s jump rope can be modified (调整). It can be made long to jump with friends. Or it can be made short to jump alone. When you finish jumping, you can even turn the jump rope into a belt. Now Jessica has a business to sell her jump ropes.
Do you have a great idea for a new invention? Give your idea a try. It may become the next Bio tee or latest jump ropes.

9. Why do some adults work in locked rooms when they think up new toys?
A. To keep their ideas from being stolen.
B. To invent more toys.
C. To make more money.
10. What is Casey’s golf tee made out of?
A. Wood. B. Gold. C. Recycled paper.
11. How old was Jessica when she invented the new kind of jump rope?
A 13. B. 10. C. 8.
12. Whom may the writer call on to try ideas for new inventions?
A. Teachers. B. Kids. C. Parents.
D
Indoor and outdoor gardening has become more and more popular. It helps us build a stronger connection (连接) with nature and makes us feel more relaxed.
Gardening is reported to be good for the environment and wildlife. Gardens offer a home to wildlife. They also act as passages for nature, allowing wildlife to move from one place to the next. ________ One study found that gardening for 30 minutes can be compared with playing badminton, volleyball or practicing yoga.
Gardening can improve your mood in lots of ways. If you feel nervous or worried, looking after plants can help to keep your mind on something else. Watching a seed (种子) grow into a healthy plant can make you feel happy and satisfied. According to a study, people who garden 2-3 times a week have a 6.6% higher happiness score and 4.2% lower stress level compared to people who don’t garden at all.
Gardening is a great way to connect with nature and people. When you are new to a place, you can get to know your neighbors by sharing fruit or vegetables you grow with them. And it is an easy way to start conversations and show how friendly you are. You could also find friends with the same hobby in the gardening club. If there’s no club, start your own gardening club and invite your friends to join you.
Why not get some fresh air and try to grow something right now?
13. What does the underlined word “passages” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. 文章 B. 家园 C. 通道
14. Which of the following can be put in the “________”?
A. It is friendly to them.
B. It’s also great for your health.
C. It makes a big difference to our life.
15. According to the study, how do people feel when they garden 2-3 times a week?
A. More pleased. B. More stressed. C. Less relaxed.
16. How can you easily connect with your neighbors when you are new to a place?
A. By sharing fruit or vegetables you grow.
B. By inviting them to join a club.
C. By growing something.
E
Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time, about eight hours after you wake up, your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy.
In many parts of the world, people take naps (打盹) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer weather, in which the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon.
Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any weather. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind, which is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people don’t often have problems such as heart disease.
Many working people, unluckily, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers (老板) do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterwards. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap—even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.
17. Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon?
A. It’s very hot in summer.
B. You eat too much for lunch.
C. Your body temperature goes down at that time.
18. What does the underlined word “This” mean in the second paragraph?
A. The heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon.
B. Naps are good for everyone in any weather.
C. People take naps in the middle of the day.
19. According to the passage, what’s the best time to take a nap if you get up at 6 a. m.?
A. At 11 a. m. B. At 2 p. m. C. At 4 p. m.
20. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. All Need a Nap B. Just For a Rest C. A Special Sleep
第二部分 知识运用 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I used to be shy and my first day at the new school made me look silly in front of the class. The ____21____ sent me to the blackboard to write my name and address. I knew my name and address, ____22____ how to spell them, knew how to write them, ____23____ standing at the blackboard with the eyes of the many girls and boys looking at me made me nervous. I was ____24____ to write a single (单个的) letter.
“Write down your name,” the teacher said to me. I lifted the white chalk to the ____25____. As I was about to write my name, my mind went ____26____. I could not remember my name, not even the ____27____ letter. “Just forget about us and write your name and address,” said the teacher. I wanted to write but my hand ____28____ to move. The children began to whisper (低声说). “Don’t you know your name?” asked the teacher. I looked at her and could not answer. The teacher stood up and walked to my side, ____29____ me to give me confidence. She put her hand softly ____30____ my shoulder and asked, “What’s your name?”
“Richard Wright,” I whispered. And then I ____31____ my name very quickly.
“Now, can you write?”
“Yes, madam.”
____32____, I turned to the blackboard. I wrote my name and address down ____33____ and correctly. “Good boy. You may go to ____34____ seat,” said the teacher.
Today I can still remember my teacher’s words and ____35____. They meant a lot to me.
21. A. teacher B. monitor C. student
22. A. forgot B. knew C. remembered
23. A. and B. but C. or
24. A. silly B. ready C. unable
25. A. blackboard B. desk C. notebook
26. A. calm B. clear C. empty
27. A. first B. second C. last
28. A. started B. refused C. wanted
29. A. staring at B. shouting at C. smiling at
30. A. in B. on C. to
31. A. called B. spelled C. wrote
32. A. Again B. Then C. Suddenly
33. A. carelessly B. nervously C. quickly
34. A. his B. my C. your
35. A. encouragement B. lesson C. praise
第II卷
第二节 语法填空 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面的材料, 在空白处填入适当内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式 (1个或几个单词), 使句子通顺正确。
36. —What do you want to be when you grow up?
—I want to be ________ actor.
37. —How often do you watch the game show?
—____ (two) a week.
38. —Look! What are the boys doing?
—They ________ (play) basketball.
39. —What did you do in class this morning, Sally?
—We had a ________ (discuss), about Chinese culture.
40. The car is old, but it still runs very ________ (good).
41. —What are you usually doing _______ a quarter to eight in the morning?
—Generally, I am having my breakfast at home.
42. The Yangtze River is one of ________ (long) rivers in the world.
43. —Do you know the book Between a Rock and a Hard Place?
—Yes, it ________ (write) by Aron Ralston.
44. —What’s your prediction about the future?
—I think there ________ (be) less pollution.
45. ________ it’s normal to want successful children, it’s even more important to have happy children.
One evening a clever man, Haojia went to get some water. To his surprise, ____46____ he looked into the well, he found the moon in it. “Oh, my god! The beautiful moon ____47____ (drop) into the well!” He quickly put his bucket (水桶) into the well to fish for the moon.
After some time, Haojia was pleased ____48____ (find) that the moon was in the bucket. He began to pull. He pulled so hard that the rope on the bucket ____49____ (break) and he fell on his back. Facing the sky, Haojia saw the moon again high there. “Aha, ____50____ finally came back to the sky! What a good job!” He felt very happy and told everyone about the wonderment proudly.
第三部分 综合技能 (共三节, 满分30分)
第一节 英汉互译 (共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分)
阅读短文，将文中画线部分译成汉语或英语。
As the saying goes, “1. Do well and have well.” Liz’s life was changed forever that year. It all started with her kindness towards two strangers. One early morning, they walked into the diner where she worked.
Tim and Paul stepped into the 130 Diner for breakfast after they fought a terrible fire for 12 hours. 2. 当付餐费的时候, 他们很惊讶。 The young waitress had paid their bill, leaving a sweet message on their bill instead, “Your meal is on me today. Thank you for serving people and running into the places everyone runs away from.”
Touched, the two firefighters shared her kind action on social media. It spread quickly. And later they found out the true story of the waitress who had paid for their meal. Liz Woodward had been trying to make a living. Her father was paraplegic (瘫痪的) because of a brain illness. 3. 他们决定帮助这位女士。They set up a campaign (运动) to raise $ 10,000 for a wheelchair-accessible car for her father. The donations, however, did not stop when the campaign ended. After hearing of her kindness, Mobility Ventures, the wheelchair-accessible cars producers, refused to take the money. 4. Instead, they gave the family a car for free as a Christmas gift.
Liz was so grateful to the two firefighters and many strangers who have reached out to help her, saying, “5. All the kindness is really unbelievable! I hope this brings hope to other people in similar situations.”
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