2024年甘肃省平凉市中考英语真题（原卷版）.docx

平凉市2024年初中毕业与高中阶段招生考试
英 语 试 卷
考生注意：本试卷含听力，满分为150分，考试时间为120 分钟。所有试题均在答题卡上作答，否则无效。
听力部分
Ⅰ.听力理解（分4小节，共20.小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
第一节：听句子，选择与所听内容相符的图片。每个句子读两遍。

1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________
第二节：听句子，选择恰当的应答语。每个句子读两遍。
6. A. Nice to meet you, Mary. B. See you. C. Yes, please.
7. A. Six. B. Green. C. English.
8. A. At school. B. Not at all. C. Certainly, I'll get it right away.
9. A. Take it easy. B. Thank you. C. Sorry to hear that.
10. A. Tuesday. B. June, 18th. C. 9:05.
第三节：听对话及问题，选择能回答所提问题的最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。
11. What does Mike usually have for breakfast?
A. Bread and milk. B. Noodles and eggs. C. Pancakes and juice.
12. Who takes care of the plants in the classroom?
A. The cleaner. B. The teacher. C. The students.
13. How far is it from Lee’s school to the city museum?
A. 5 kilometers. B. 15 kilometers. C. 50 kilometers.
14. Where does this conversation probably take place?
A. Near the zoo. B. In a restaurant. C. At school.
15. Why does Sally do her homework right after school?
A. Because she needs to play the piano in the evening.
B. Because she wants to go to bed early and sleep well.

C. Because she wants to play video games in the evening.
第四节：听短文，根据其内容选择能回答下列问题的最佳答案。短文读两遍。
16. What's the passage mainly about?
A. Betty’s family. B. Betty’s school. C. Betty’s neighborhood.
17. Who’s Sam?
A. Betty's classmate. B. Betty’s brother. C. Betty’s teacher.
18. Which is Betty’s favorite place in the city?
A. The library. B. The bookstore. C. The park.
19. Where is Betty and Sam's school?
A. Far from Centre Street. B. On Ray Street. C. Across from Betty’s house.
20. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Betty’s school is very small.
B. Betty usually walks to school.
C. The bookstore is next to Betty’s house.
笔试部分
Ⅱ.语法与情景对话（共20小题；每小题1 分，满分20分）
阅读下列各题，从A、B、C、D 四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。
1. I bought a new computer last weekend. ________ computer is made in China.
A. A B. An C. The D. /
2. Linda is afraid of the dark. She even leaves the ________ on while sleeping.
A. screen B. radio C. fan D. light
3. Mark just phoned to say he’d left his coat behind. Do you know if this is ________?
A. mine B. hers C. his D. its
4. The bird in Picture ________ is between the boxes.
A. B. C. D.
5. June is the ________ month of a year.
A. fifth B. sixth C. seventh D. eighth
6. Many students lose marks simply ________ they do not read the questions carefully.
A. unless B. so C. before D. because
7. —________ have you been learning English?

—For 7 years.
A. How old B. How long C. How often D. How big
8. Tom _ the dog at the moment.
A. is walking B. walks C. has walked D. walked
9. ________ but surely we’re making progress. Every small step forward brings us closer to our dream.
A. Happily B. Carefully C. Slowly D. Lively
10. My grandpa decided to ________ smoking for his health.
A. give away B. give out C. give back D. give up
11. —Excuse me, do you know ________?
—Sure. There’s a supermarket down the street.
A where I can buy some vegetables B. how to get to the post office
C. when the band starts playing D. why he’s late for school again
12. The road is very ________ after the heavy rain. Drivers are warned to drive carefully to avoid accidents.
A. empty B. dangerous C. beautiful D. dirty
13. —You ________ be very tired after finishing all of those hard jobs.
—Yes. I’ll take a deep rest and make myself comfortable.
A. may B. may not C. must D. can’t
14. —________ was the zipper invented?
—In 1893.
A When B. How C. Why D. Where
15. —Oh, no! Your brother left his umbrella at home. There ________ heavy rain this afternoon.
—Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll bring it to him.
A. was B. has been C. are D. will be
16. —After being out in the rain, Tom’s feeling ________.
—He’d better go to see a doctor.
A. on top of the world B. under the weather
C. like a million dollars D. like a kid again
17. Linda prefers musicians who ________ different kinds of music.
A. play B. plays C. was playing D. is playing
18. What does Jane want Lucy to do?

A. Go to the school with her. B. Explain the homework.
C. Watch a movie together. D. Lend her a book.
19. —Teenagers should be allowed to make their own decisions.
—________ They are not old enough
A. I don’t think so. B. I’m afraid so.
C. I couldn’t agree more. D. I hope so.
20. Which of the following tells that you should keep quiet?
A. B. C. D.
Ⅲ. 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。
Friday 10 October
It’s a sunny and pleasant day. I was tidying my room this morning and found an old ___21___ in a notebook. As I was looking at it, the ___22___ memory of that day came back to me.
It was my mother’s ___23___ birthday ten years ago, and I decided to surprise her with home-made scrambled eggs. I woke up really early and walked to the ___24___ quietly. I had never cooked anything before, so I tried to copy how ___25___ did it. But somehow they ended up burnt.
I was about to throw everything away when my mother ___26___. I showed her the eggs and ___27___ explained what happened. To my surprise, she tasted them and said they weren’t bad! I guess ___28___ is indeed a magical ingredient. ___29___ we took this wonderful photo, laughing and ate them all.
This weekend is her 45th birthday. I’ll make her scrambled eggs ___30___. This time, they won’t be burnt!
21. A. leaf B. photo C. letter D. key
22. A. lovely B. terrible C. heart-breaking D. friendly
23. A. 55th B. 45th C. 35th D. 25th
24. A. living room B. bathroom C. bedroom D. kitchen
25. A. he B. she C. they D. we
26. A. came in B. called up C. walked out D. turned around
27. A. carelessly B. excitedly C. sadly D. proudly

28. A. truth B. birthday C. safety D. love
29. A. At last B. For example C. On the other hand D. First of all
30. A. instead B. again C. never D. often
Ⅳ. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A

Tu Youyou
Date of birth: 30 December, 1930
Place of birth: Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Education:
1951-1955: Beijing Medical College (now Peking University Healthy Science Centre)
Working Experience:
1955-present: China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Major Achievements:
1969: Worked as the leader of a research team aiming to fight against malaria (疟疾)
1972: Managed to extract qinghaosu from a Chinese herb, which is very useful in fighting malaria
1986: Get a New Drug Certificate for ginghaosu, by the Ministry of Health of China
2015: Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
2019: Named for “The Greatest Person of the 20th Century”
阅读以上简历，根据其内容判读下列句子正误。正确填（涂）A、错误填（涂）B。
31. Tu Youyou was born in 1930.
32. Beijing is her birthplace.
33 Tu Youyou has been working for nearly 70 years.
34. It’s in 2019 that she won the Noble Prize.
35. Tu Youyou is one of the greatest persons in the 20th century.
B
I LOVE CHINESEI

David Brown is a 15-year-old boy from the UK. This summer he is studying Chinese in a summer camp in Gansu Province. This is what he told our interviewer.
What do you think of Gansu?
Well, I think it’s fantastic. Summer is the best season to visit Gansu. I enjoy the pleasant weather a lot. Gansu also has many pretty views with a long history.
Is there anything else you especially like about it?
Yes, the friendly people and delicious foods.
When we were in Tianshui City 3 days ago, we tried malatang, a traditional spicy hot pot dish. I like it a lot. Beef noodles and niangpizi are also my favorites. I haven’t tried huidouzi. But it seems very tasty.
Where are you staying in Gansu?
I’m staying with some very nice families in different cities in Gansu. That’s quite helpful for learning Chinese and experiencing the life and culture here. That’s why I’ve chosen home-stay.
Do you like learning Chinese?
I enjoy learning Chinese because it’s interesting and has a rich history. Chinese characters are beautiful, and the language offers many chances. Being able to speak Chinese will be very helpful in the future. I want to be a Chinese teacher when I’m older.
阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。
36. What does David Brown do?
A. He is a British teacher. B. He is a tour guide.
C. He is an English student. D. He is an America teenager.
37. What food hasn’t David tried in Gansu?
A. Beef noodles. B. Malatang. C. Niangpizi. D. Huidouzi.
38. How does David like Gansu?
A. He enjoys it a lot. B. He doesn’t mind it.
C. He can’t stand the weather. D. He hates it.
39. Why is David staying with the local families?
A. Because he has no other choices.
B. Because his parents ask him to do so.
C. Because it’s helpful for language learning.
D. Because it’s cheaper than staying in hotels.
40. What makes David want to be a Chinese teacher?

A. The enjoyment Chinese food brings. B. Chinese friendly people he met.
C. What the interviewer told him. D. Many chances the language will bring.
C
UPCYCLE COMPETITION
From your old shirt to a bag, an old glass to a pencil holder –Let your creativity run wild!

Who can enter the competition?
◆Ages 9—15
You should create a team (≤4 members in a team)
How can you enter the competition?
◆Emailing your name, age, group information and your creation to [e-mail].
◆By 25 July 2024
(More requirements are on www.earthhelper.co/upcycle.
Make sure you check them before sending your email)
What prize can you get?
◆1st Prize: $600
◆2nd Prize:$400
◆3rd Prize: $200
(Photos of winners’ creations will be put on www. earthhelper. co/ upcycle.)

Know Your Earth-saving Facts!
RECYCLING VS. UPCYCLING

cardboard as waste

Cardboard as old product
send to factory to create new things
Cut, tape, paint-get creative!
creation of reusable thing (e. g. paper or notebook)
Creation of product with new purpose & greater value!
Why is it important that we recycle or upcycle?
When we recycle or upcycle, we put waste, unwanted materials into useful products. In doing so, we avoid filling up our lands with more waste. Also, recycling and upcycling save power and make less pollution from making new things. It also helps to stop bad air that makes the Earth too hot. In

short, recycling and upcycling are super important for keeping our planet safe for the future.
阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。
41. Who can join the Upcycle Competition?
A. A boy who is eight years old. B. A group which has five teenagers.
C. A family of parents and two kids. D. A team that has three 12-year-olds.
42. Which of the following is TRUE about the competition?
A. One can send his competition information after 25 July 2024.
B. The best creations’ photoswillbeputonwww.earthhelper.co/upcycle.
C. If your team wins the second place, you can get 600 dollars.
D. You can send email to hi@ earthhelper. co to know more requirements.
43. What is the main purpose of showing the differences of recycling and upcycling?
A. To make sure that readers know what they need to create for the competition.
B. To help readers choose the better way to save the earth.
C. To tell the readers to think wisely before deciding to enter the competition.
D. To let the readers do more upcycling activities.
44. Which of the following picture should be put in the?
A. B. C. D.
45. How are recycling and upcycling good for the environment?
A. New products are created out of old ones. B. People will make more useful products.
C. More space on the earth will be freed. D. There will be less harmful greenhouse gas.
Ⅴ.任务型完形填空（共10空；每空1分，满分10分）
用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文通顺、正确、连贯，每个单词限用一次。
so, email, be, play, that, last, can, it, too, at

Hi, Tim!
How’s everything going? Thanks for your ___46___! I was really pleased ___47___ you can come to our beach party. We’re going to have ___48___ next Saturday. Be there ___49___ about six o’clock.
Lots of people from school ___50___ there. So will Richard. I met him during our school skiing holiday in

France ___51___ winter. He’s great fun! Do you know Joanna Cooper? She’ll be there ___52___. She’s really good at ___53___ the guitar.
Dad will make a fire ___54___ we can cook sausages on it! We’ll have plates, but ___55___ you bring a spoon, a knife and fork with you? I’m sure we’ll have a nice day together!
See you!
Linda

Ⅵ.任务型阅读理解（共5 小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，按要求完成1至5小题。
A Healthy Mind
The brain is an amazing part of our body. Even with lots of research, no one can fully understand it. Like our bodies, it needs simple care. Sleeping well, eating right, and taking deep breaths help look after our bodies and brains.
Some think the brain slows with age, and memory weakens. ①However, we can ________. I help my memory by picturing what to remember. ②If I need bread, milk, and a birthday card for my brother, I imagine a piece of bread, a box of milk with a cow on the front, and a birthday card with a football on it.
This method works for remembering important dates too. It’s easier to recall events with a mental picture than just a date on a calendar.
③Exploring new places and having new experiences help the mind as well. Personally, learning another language keeps my brain active. Any language communication is important. Talking is better for your brain than watching TV or a screen.
56. What can help us take care of our bodies and brains? List at least 2 ways.)
_______________________________________________________
57. What method is helpful for remembering important things and dates?
_______________________________________________________
58. Complete Sentence ①.（补全①句，使文意通顺、正确。）
_______________________________________________________
59. What’s the function of Sentence ② in the paragraph?（用英语写出②句在文段中的作用。）
___________________________________________________
60. What does the underlined word “Exploring” mean in Sentence ③ in English?

_______________________________________________________
Ⅶ.口语交际（共5 小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面的对话，根据上下文，选择恰当的选项补全对话，使句意完整、符合逻辑。（其中有两项为多余选项）
(Li Ming is talking with an exchange student Susan. A is for Li Ming; B is for Susan.)
A: Hi, Susan. Have you thought about your future dreams? ___61___
B: That’s wonderful! I dream of becoming a computer programmer.
A: Great! ___62___
B: We can start by studying hard and getting good grades in science and math.
A: Yes, that’s important. I also think we should read books about famous scientists and learn from their experiences.
B: ___63___ We can also join in science and computer competitions to improve our skills.
A: I agree. It’s important to practice and never give up, even when things get hard.
B: Exactly! We should also try to study at universities that offer programs in science and computer programming.
A: That sounds like a good plan. ___64___
B: Yes! With hard work and a strong heart, we can achieve our goals.
A: I believe in us. ___65___
B: Together, we can reach for the stars and turn our dreams into reality.
A. Let’s support each other on