辽宁省初中学业水平考试
英语模拟试卷(四)
(本试卷共45道题 满分90分 考试时间90分钟)
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
Inventions are very important and they can easily change our life.The following are some great
inventions.
The television was invented in 1925. As time passed,more and more people were able to buy the television.It is a popular invention, but it is also bad for your eyes.People spend almost 4-8 hours in front of a TV while they spend less than 2 hours staying with their family. The plane was invented in 1903.It is a very popular way of going out either for traveling or business.Over 3,000,000 people take a plane every day.It is very convenient for us.And it makes our trip faster and more comfortable.But the biggest problem led by the plane is the air pollution
Credit cards were started in 1915.They allow people to buy things first and pay for them later.What's more,you don't have to carry lots of money around.However,you may not know how much money you have spent until you get your bill.This might put many young people and families into an economic crisis(经济危机). The pacemaker(心脏 起搏器)began to be used in1932. Itsaves many people's lives.It was an invention that was designed to give the heart small “shocks”and make it work again.The only disadvantage for most people is that it costs a lot of money.Getting one can cost from 16,500 yuan to 35,000 yuan.
1.Which invention has the longest history
A.The television. B.The plane. C.Credit cards D.The pacemaker
2.What can we know about the four inventions from the text
A.People have to pay much money to get one pacemaker.
B.Only young people like to buy things by credit card.
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C.The invention of the plane does no harm to environment.
D.People spend more time with their family than watching TV.
3.What does the underlined word "it" probably refer to
A.The pacemaker. B.The invention. C.The shock D.The heart.
4.What do these four inventions have in common
A.They are all popular inventions.
B.They have advantages and disadvantages.
C.They are very expensive to use.
D.They have some effects on people's health.
B
A river was running happily in the hill,the valley( 山谷 ) and the field.Soon it was
stopped by a huge rock and the river was a little afraid and worried about what it could do.
The rock said,“Hi,baby!Where are you going ”
The river answered,“I'm going to the sea.My mother is waiting for me.”
.The rock,made fun of the river and said,“You're too young.Go back to the hill at once.
You can't,get there,Don't come back here again!"
The river was surprised to hear that,and said,“I can only go forward.There's no river that
goes backward!”
The rock became angry and warned the river,"Don't speak!If you don't go back,you will
have to change your direction..Don't want to.run over my.body!"
The river asked helplessly,“Where should I go ”
“You can go anywhere you like.Just don't come close to me!”
While they were talking,more and more water came here.Then it began to get out of
control.The river ran quickly over the rock and the rock was washed pitifully.
The river said proudly,“A weak person will change his goal and direction.A person who is
strong will only go ahead and nothing can stop him!"
5.The rock wanted the river to
A.make fun of him B.come close to him
C.get out of control D.go back to the hill
6.The river ran over the rock
A.slowly B.softly C.quickly D.carelessly
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7.After meeting the rock,the river became at last instead of being afraid.
A.proud B.helpless C.pitiful D.worried
8.The text tells us that we should when facing difficulties.
A.avoid solving the problem B.become strong and go ahead
C.change our dream directly D.be used to giving up silently
C
Chinese painting is one of the oldest art forms in the world.Painting in the traditional style
is known today in Chinese as Guohua.
Traditional Chinese painting is done with a brush dipped ( 浸 ) in black or coloured ink (墨水) .Paper and silk are also needed for painting.The finished work can be put on scrolls (轴). Traditional Chinese painting includes landscape (山水) painting,figures (人物) ,birds
and flowers.Landscape painting is regarded as the highest form of Chinese painting.
Chinese folk music is an important part of Chinese culture.It has a long history.One of the Confucianist Classics (儒家经典),Shi Jing,contains many folk songs.They are much loved by
people up to now
Traditional Chinese musical instruments are symbols of Chinese culture,such as guqin,
guzheng, pi pa, erhu, xiao and chime (编钟).Sheng and suona are also popular in northern villages in China.Xi'an drum music is large traditional drum music.It is a valuable part of Chinese ancient music and is regarded as “the living fossil of Chinese ancient music” in the
world.
9.People usually use for doing traditional Chinese painting.
① brushes ②ink ③colour pencils ④paper ⑤silk
A. ①②③④ B. ①②③⑤ C. ①②④⑤ D. ②③④⑤
10.The highest form of Chinese painting is .
A.landscape painting B.figures C.birds and flowers D.trees
11.What is called"the living fossil of Chinese ancient music" in the world
A.Folk music. B.Country music. C.Ancient music. D.Xi'an drum music.
12.What is the text about
A.Chinese music. B.Chinese painting. C.Chinese culture. D.Chinese history.
D
Once upon a time,the colors in the world started to argue.All thought they were the most
important and useful
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Green said,“I'm the symbol of life and hope.I was chosen for grass,trees and leaves.
Look around and you will see me everywhere.'
Blue followed,“You only consider the carth,but look at the sky and the sea.”
Yellow smiled,"I bring hope and warmth into the world.Look at the colour of the sun and
the moon."
Orange continued,"I'm the colour of joy.My beauty is so fantastic that no one can think of
any of you at sunrise or sunset.'
Red shouted out,“I'm the ruler of you.I'm the colour of life and love.So nobody can take
my place. ’
Purple stood up,"Tm the colour of power.People never question me!They just listen and
follow."
Finally, indigo (靛蓝色) spoke slowly,“I stand for thought and reflection (反省) .Yet
all of you just need them. ’
Suddenly,the sky became dark and rain started to pour down.The colours all gathered ( 聚
集) in fear.Rain began to speak,“Join hands and come to me. ’
The colours did as they were told.Rain added,"Don't you know you each are made for a certain purpose When it rains,you appear together to show that you can all live in peace.The
rainbow (彩虹) is the colour of your friendship.”
13.What colour gives the world hope and warmth
A.Red. B.Blue. C.Yellow. D.Purple.
14.Each colour is made for a purpose.
A.similar B.certain C.funny D.personal
15.What can we know from the text
A.Orange stands for power and life. B.All the colours were happy to greet rain.
C.Blue is the colour of the sky and the sea. D."The sky became dark and began to snow.
16.What can be the best title for the text
A.The colour of friendship B.The performance of colours"
C.The colours in the world D."The courage of the rainbow
第二节 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，其中有
一个多余的选项，
What should I eat for breakfast Who should I go out with on weekends What should I do if
I miss the bus to school What colleges should I apply for Chinese kids ask their teachers and
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parents these questions again and again. 17
Kids in America would be very surprised to hear how much Chinese children depend on
adults. 18 By twelve they know what classes to take for middle school.Thirteen years old is
the beginning of being what Americans call a"teenager".Now the child makes almost all his/her decisions—what to do after school;who are his/her friends,Finally at sixteen the kid usually gets a car from his/her parents.Now he/she can come and go when he/she likes.The only rule
is when they come home at night.
Why should kids be independent Think about it. 19 Will our parents be able to tell us
what to eat for breakfast in college Can our teachers decide what we should do at work
20 But we can start with making small choices,and then slowly make bigger and more important choices.Before we know it we will become independent and confident,and we will be
able to make our own decisions!And we will have more fun!
A.They can't make their own choices. B.Those adults are annoyed about their questions C.Making our own choices can be quite hard and scary. D.After high school most of us will do everything by ourselves. E.When they are ten years old,kids decide what clothes they want to wear and buy.
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 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One day,a poor man begged from door to door along the street.With an old wallet in his
hand,he was asking for a few coins to buy something to eat.He kept complaining about his bad
fortune and kept
desiring more
21 why those who had so much money were never 22 and were always
“As far as I'm concerned,if I had only enough to eat and to wear,I would not want anything
more."
Just at that moment Goddess Fortune,who came down the 23 ,saw the beggar and said
to him,“Hi,I have wished to help you for a long time.Now open your wallet and I will pour my gold into it.But I will do that only on this condition:All that falls into the wallet will be pure
gold,but every piece falling upon the 24 shall become dust. Do you understand "
“I see,”said the beggur.
“Then you should 25 !It's obvious that your wallet is a worn one,so don't load it too
heavily,"said the Goddess Fortune.
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The excited beggar could hardly 26 to have gold.He quickly opened his wallet and a
stream of yellow coins was poured into it.The wallet grew heavier and heavier.
“Is that enough Isn't it cracking ”asked,Goddess Fortune.
“Never 27 .It's still strong enough,now,”answered the beggar.
The wallet was filled with so many coins that the beggar's hands began to shake.“Ah,if only the golden stream would 28 forever!Just a little more,” said the beggar,“ 29 just a
handful or two.”
“There!It's full.The wallet will burst,”warned the.Goddess Fortune,but the beggar
requested,“It will 30 a little more,just a little.more."
One more piece was added and the wallet was cracked..The gold fell upon the ground and
became dust.The greedy beggar had now nothing but his broken bag.
21.A.showing B.explaining C.proving D.wondering
22.A.relaxed B.satisfied C.worried D.upset
23.A.street B.bridge C.yard D..forest
24.A.hand B.feet C.ground D.streel
25.A.look out B.look after C.look up D.look down
26.A.stand B.wait C.breathe D.think
27.A.stop B.request C.fear D.insist
28.A.pour B.end C.dry D.melt
29.A.take B.add C.lend D.send
30.A.attract B.permit C.include D.hold
第二部分 非选择题(共40分)
三、语篇填空(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。
Few people today educate the children about the value of empathy (同情；同感).Most people feel so hard 31 (show)their love and care towards others and to actually understand
what they are going through.
When I was a child,I 32 (teach)to go out of my way to make someone else happy.
My mum would tell me to say at 33 (little)one kind word to someone else every day.I
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admit that 34 wasn't very easy to do.But as soon as you see the look of thanks in that
person's eyes,you just want to do as much as you can.
I had 35 experience with a young man whom people were always making fun of.Every time I saw that happening,I knew in my heart that it was wrong.I decided I would try to be his friend.I started walking with him and introducing him to people around us.I was making him
happy by just doing that.And I loved the fact that I was really making a 36 (different)in
his life.
After a while,I realized that he wasn't the kind of person everybody thought he was.We are still really good 37 (friend)today.People have almost stopped making fun of him.But he
is still what he was.What had changed was the attitudes of others towards him.
From this experience I have understood that I should be more loving towards other people already.What I did for my friend was so easy, 38 at the same time I had a lot of fun.I hope that everyone could say a kind word to someone else at least 39 (one)a day. I can
promise it will be the best feeling you can ever get.
One kind word could make 40 (someone)day brighter.Why not do it from now on
四 、阅读与表达(共4小题，41~43小题，每小题2分，44小题4分；满分10分)
阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。
There are many different festivals around the world.Usually we know about some traditional
ones.But here are some special festivals in the world.Have you heard of them
The Straw (稻草) Bear Festival
It is a traditional celebration in/one small UK town.It runs for three days every year in January.The festival celebrates the beginning of the agricultural year.People there enjoy
watching bears dance.A few men wear straw bear costumes(演出服) and dance for others.
The Cologne Carnival (狂欢节)
It is one of Europe's biggest street festivals.It starts at 11:11 a.m.on November 11 and lasts till February 14 next year.Local people call the time the“crazy”season.During the festival, people put on colourful clothes and play music to celebrate it in the street.The festival has gone
on for 194 years.Each year,about 1.5 million people take part in it.
Day of the Dead
It is celebrated in Mexico every year between October 31 and November 2.It's not a scary
day like its name,instead;it's a colourful holiday.People believe the spirits of their ancestors
(祖先) will return to the world of the living on that day.They share food and drinks to keep the
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spirits alive and the spirits can be with them in this way.
41.How long does the Straw Bear Festival last
42.How many people join in the Cologne Carnival every year
43.What do people share to keep the spirits alive on the holiday Day of the Dead
44.Which festival above attracts you most Why Write 30 words or more.
五 、书面表达(满分20分)
45. 近年来， 一些年轻人热衷于庆祝万圣节等西方节日，相反，中国的各大传统节日却受
到“冷落”。假设你是李辉，对此现象，请你以“The return of Chinese traditional
festivals” 为题写一封倡议书，要点如下：
(1)你观察到的现象；
(2)你对此现象的观点或想法；
(3)你的建议举措。
参考词汇： cultural confidence 文化自信； promote Chinese culture 弘扬中国文化
注意：
(1)词数80~100;
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称。
The return of Chinese traditional festivals
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参考答案：
一、
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.C 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.A 11.D 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.C 16.A 17.A 18.E 19.D 20.C
二、
21.D 22.B 23.A 24.C 25.A 26.B 27.C 28.A 29.B 30.D
三、
31.to show 32.was taught 33.least 34.it 35.an 36.difference 37.friends 38.and 39.once 40.someone's
四、
For three days.
About 1.5 million people.
Food and drinks.
44. (合理即可) The Cologne Carnival attracts me most because I will put on my beautiful clothes and enjoy the music in the street.I can have lots of fun.Besides,it is one of Europe's biggest street festivals,and I want to have some fun in Europe.
45.略
