2023年江苏省泰州市姜堰区中考二模英语试题（含答案）

2023年江苏省泰州市姜堰区中考二模英语试题

学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、单项选择

1．China saw a travel peak(高峰) _______ the May Day holiday, and it shows that our country will play a key role ________ the tourism industry all over the world.

A．on; of B．in; among C．during; in D．at; as

2．Xu Beihong was well-received in art and education, so it seemed a _______ choice for him to make a living by teaching at art schools.

A．natural B．social C．personal D．final

3．Many people get so deeply crazy about their goals that they lose sight of ______ and the things that _______ most to them.

A．them; worry B．themselves; matter C．them; trouble D．themselves; cause

4．Which word is the most suitable for  ▲ ?

A．grows B．flows C．blows D．shows

5．Setting boundaries is important, if you want to achieve your goals _______ you are keeping your sense of self in the process.

A．before B．after C．while D．until

6．—I hear Mike arrived last night.

—That sounds ________ good to be true. I never thought he ________ so early.

A．very; could come B．so; came C．too; would come D．quite; had come

7．Many birds live in Zhalong all year round, while some go there only for a short stay. The

underlined word in this sentence is used to _______.

A．show time B．add more information

C．show the cause D．show the comparison

8．We are satisfied when our hard work pays off, but paying too much attention to the result can let us down and make us _______.

A．give out B．give off C．give away D．give up

9．—Sorry, _______. What do you mean by saying “come on”?

—I asked you to try harder instead of saying you are wrong.

A．I can’t hear you B．I can’t see clearly

C．I don’t notice you D．I don’t follow you

10．—Could you tell me _______?

—It has caught a virus. You can use Lily’s.

A．what’s wrong with your computer B．what your computer happened

C．why can’t your computer work well D．why your computer didn’t work well

二、完形填空

I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have it for __11__ I can remember. I was always a crazy reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me __12__ when other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures(冒险) through the books I borrowed from the library.

My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old. It was a(n) __13__ job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time, which I really enjoyed.

__14__ I grew older and became a mother, the library __15__ a new place in my life. I had several children and books were the main source(来源) of our __16__. It was fun for us to go to the local library, where my kids could __17__ books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.

I always read, using different voices, __18__ I couldn’t act out the stories with my voice perfectly. They loved it! It was a special time to stay with my children and it __19__ them with the wonderment of books.

Now, I see my children taking their __20__ to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on from generation to generation(代).

As a novelist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t __21__ to buy a book. I __22__ libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a __23__ that helps connect a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight __24__ book piracy(盗版行为) and I think all writers should support libraries in a possible way when they can. __25__ readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Visit them and talk about them when you can.

11．A．as long as B．as deeply as C．as much as D．as well as

12．A．but B．or C．and D．for

13．A．difficult B．ideal C．easy D．challenging

14．A．When B．After C．Before D．As

15．A．took on B．put off C．took in D．went on

16．A．life B．study C．entertainment D．hobbies

17．A．get away B．pick out C．choose from D．pick from

18．A．because B．though C．if D．but

19．A．communicated B．compared C．shared D．filled

20．A．friends B．family C．teachers D．children

21．A．agree B．afford C．expect D．hope

22．A．see B．play C．act D．work

23．A．cover B．bridge C．house D．harbour

24．A．against B．for C．with D．to

25．A．Help B．Ask C．Encourage D．Choose

三、阅读单选

 China issued a regulation prohibiting(禁止) minors(未成年人) from getting tattooed(纹身), which took effect on 6 June, 2022.

“Minors will not be allowed to get tattooed even if their parents agree with them,” the Ministry of Civil Affairs said. “As minors are persons with little or no civil capacity, getting tattooed is beyond their understanding,” the ministry said.

According to the Law on the Protection of Minors, the nation and the whole society are responsible for helping minors understand the risks of getting tattooed. “Parents and guardians(监护人) must protect the physical and mental health of the children,” the ministry said.

Here are some of the rules:

●Parents who run their own parlors(店铺) are also forbidden to tattoo their children.

●Enterprises(企业), organizations and individuals(个人) are banned(禁止) from offering tattoo services to minors.

● Signs displaying the rules should be placed in prominent areas at tattoo shops.

●Tattooists should check identification(ID) if it is difficult to determine the age of their customers.

●No advertisements promoting tattoos are allowed to appear in the schools or in publications such as books and magazines.

●Violations(违反) of the ban can be reported to civil affairs, business, health and market inspection departments. Punishments will be carried out accordingly.

26．Minors should not get tattooed because ____________.  

①their parents don’t agree

② minors are persons with little or no civil capacity

③ getting tattooed is beyond their understanding

④ they should follow the Law on the Protection of Minors

A．①③④ B．②③④ C．①②③ D．①②④

27．What does the underlined word “forbidden” probably mean in Chinese?

A．冒险。 B．决定。 C．禁止。 D．赞成。

28．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Minors can tattoo themselves in July, 2022.

B．No signs of the rules should be displayed at tattoo shops.

C．Advertisements about tattoos can appear in books.

D．Shops shouldn’t offer tattoo services to minors.

29．How many departments can people turn to if there are any violations of the ban?

A．One. B．Two. C．Three D．Four

30．This passage is probably from _________________.

A．a guide B．a report C．a novel D．an   advertisement

 In some parts of China, people eat qingtuan when spring comes. Qingtuan is a green rice dumpling made with mugwort (艾草). Online sales platform(平台) got record-high daily sales of 13, 000 qingtuan on the first day when it came out in early March.

The seasonal snack, which stands for the cultural symbols of many areas in China, is becoming a popular snack in the country. If the charm of zongzi lies in bamboo leaves and packaging, the charm of qingtuan lies in its green appearance and rich filling.

Similar to moon cakes, the taste of qingtuan has broken traditional limits and is becoming a creative snack. Besides traditional sesame(芝麻) fillings, there are also strawberry, sweet potato, rose, rice, noodles and beef. The new tastes are created to meet the needs of young customers with different tastes.

There are different ways for people to sell qingtuan. Apart from restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores, qingtuan makers are also exploring online methods to reach more young customers.

As the geographical characteristics of qingtuan are very strong and many customers outside the Yangtze River Delta area are not familiar with it. Some of the customers there buy the snack out of curiosity. The supply chain(供应链) also faces challenges. Fresh qingtuan is the most welcome in the market, but it is sometimes unavoidable to sell them as quick-frozen products, which will naturally be refused by a certain group of customers. Therefore, to achieve higher sales, qingtuan sellers should improve their supply chains.

In a word, qingtuan is becoming a common snack and has achieved innovation(创新) in terms of tastes and different kinds of markets.

31．How does the writer describe qingtuan being very popular among people?

A．By listing numbers. B．By telling stories.

C．By comparing facts. D．By asking questions.

32．Why does qingtuan have so many new tastes now?

A．To draw more customers’ attention. B．To keep up with the changing times.

C．To meet the needs of young customers. D．To stand out in a competitive market.

33．What does the underlined phrase “Apart from” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Away from. B．Except. C．Besides. D．Close to.

34．Where do young customers mainly buy qingtuan?

A．From local restaurants. B．From supermarkets near home.

C．From convenience stores. D．From online shopping websites.

35．What is the structure of the passage?

A． B． C． D．

Zheng Xuan, the first deaf doctor of linguistics(语言学) in China, is devoting herself to helping deaf students live a better life.

Like many people with impaired hearing(听力受损), Zheng, from Wuhan, Hubei Province, worked hard to be a “normal” person from early childhood. When she was two and a half years old, a medical accident after a fever made her fall in the world of silence.

When Zheng entered primary school, she could not understand the teachers’ words in class, so she had to follow what others were doing. But she never gave up. In class, she sat in the first row, staring at the teacher’s mouth to read lips. After class, she borrowed notes from her classmates to fill in the missing contents(内容).

In 1998, Zheng was one of a small group of deaf students who took part in Gaokao. She was admitted to Wuhan University to study Chinese language and literature. Four years later, she did a lot of research about sign language and deaf people throughout her graduate study at Fudan University. But she was not satisfied. “I want to make a difference,” said Zheng, “I want to apply(应用) my research results to deaf education. Most deaf students feel inferior(自卑的) because of poor communication.” Zheng Xuan now works at the School of Educational Sciences at Chongqing Normal University.

Over the past 10 years, she has trained nearly 800 special education graduates, 30 percent of whom are deaf. “I want to train a group of special education teachers with both political(政治的) integrity(正直) and ability for deaf children,” said Zheng, “Deaf people can do anything but listen! We need to help them build confidence so that they can create their own future.”

36．How did Zheng Xuan become a child with impaired hearing?

A．She had a car accident. B．She had a fever.

C．She had a medical accident. D．She had a headache.

37．What does the underlined word “staring” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．听着 B．盯着 C．模仿 D．学习

38．Where did Zheng Xuan do the research about sign language?

A．Wuhan University. B．Peking University.

C．Chongqing University. D．Fudan University

39．How many deaf special education graduates has Zheng Xuan trained in the past 10 years?

A．Nearly 240. B．Nearly 300. C．Nearly 500. D．Nearly 800.

40．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?

A．Zheng Xuan worked hard to be a normal child.

B．Zheng Xuan tried to be a college student.

C．Zheng Xuan did a lot to help deaf students.

D．Zheng Xuan has managed to train teachers with both political integrity and ability.

Enjoying the beauty of the sky at night is a rare thing for people in cities since light pollution ruins everything. However, photos taken by astrophotographers(天文摄影师) give people opportunities to admire the stars.

Being a full-time astrophotographer, Zhang Jingyi, 27, grew up being an astronomy enthusiast(爱好者). When being asked why she chose this career, Zhang said, “We all dream of what it is like to live on planets so far from us. Isn’t it cool?”

As a result of the fast development of China’s space industry, Zhang started to shoot(拍摄) rocket launching(发射) moments in recent years. “I basically followed the construction of the Tiangong space station with my camera.” She said, adding that every launch has given her a strong sense of achievement.

Zhang believes that her photos are artworks that money cannot buy. “Some photographers may sell their works —some photos even reach six digits(六位数),” Zhang said, “For me, I would be satisfied if people simply like my work.” As an influencer on Sina Weibo with more than 2.5 million followers, Zhang also shares videos that she’s filmed, giving her audience a more authentic(真实的) impression of her work.

Zhang said that an astrophotographer needs to be devoted to their career. For example, when taking photos of the stars, they have to film them on plateaus(高原) which are freezing at night. “These hardships are nothing if you truly love what you do,” Zhang said.

Gaining experience is also important. “There isn’t a detailed guidebook for creating art,” Zhang said, “You have to learn from your own works. Gradually, you can add personal thoughts into the filming process and witness your work improving.”

41．What led Zhang to become an astrophotographer?

A．Her curiosity about space.

B．A beautiful photo she saw on Weibo.

C．Fewer chances for citizens to admire the stars.

D．The development of China’s space industry.

42．What did Zhang begin to shoot in recent years?

A．People. B．Scenery. C．Wildlife. D．Rocket launching

43．What does Zhang value about her photos?

A．How much they can sell for.

B．The media’s comments on them.

C．The public’s recognition(认可) of them.

D．The social influence they have.

44．What does Zhang think is necessary for a successful astrophotographer?

A．Expensive equipment. B．A detailed guidebook.

C．Devotion and learning ability. D．A formal education in photography.

45．What might be the best title of the passage?

A．Achieve her dreams through cameras

B．Enjoy the beauty of the sky

C．How to create art

D．Photos are valuable works of art

四、阅读填表

Connecting with Nature

How do you feel when you hear birds singing freely in the trees? What’s your feeling when you see butterflies dancing slowly and lightly in the wind? Whether you love researching the outdoors or watching far away, getting close to nature can keep your mind away from your worries and make you feel relaxed.

What is nature?

Nature means the world around us that is not man-made, including birds, mountains, trees, the sea and the stars. It’s a force and can control things like weather. We can find nature wherever we are and wherever we go—beaches, gardens, parks, rivers, and even unexpected places like cracks(裂缝) in the stones.

Why does nature make us feel good?

Spending time in nature makes our lives peaceful, joyful and wonderful. It takes us outdoors, gets us active and lets us care more about the environment. Even a little gift of nature can make us feel free and hopeful, such as breathing in fresh air, listening to the wind in the trees or standing at a mountain. Ralphie, who is 10, likes being close to nature on a bike with his family. He says, “It makes us feel happy and takes our mind off things because we have to pay attention. We are away from traffic and we hear more birdsong and see more wild animals.”

How can we feel closer to nature?

Feeling closer to nature is easy. We can build a connection with nature wherever we are using our senses. Try listening closely to birdsong, smelling flowers and feeling sand between our fingers. Paint a picture and take photos of the natural places that we like best. They may help us feel closer to the natural world. It’s important to try and connect with nature, notice its beauty and how it makes us feel.

五、语法填空

Still in her prime

“Ladies, don’t let anyone ever tell you you’re past your prime(黄金期),” said 60-year-old Michelle Yeoh at the Academy Awards ceremony(奥斯卡颁奖礼) as she received her Best Actress Award.

____56____ March 12 local time, the Malaysian-born actress made history by becoming the first Asian woman ____57____ (win) this Oscar award. She defeated great competitors, including two-time winner Cate Blanchett and five-time nominee(候选人)Michelle Williams for her ____58____ (wonder) performances in the film Everything Everywhere All at Once ( 《瞬息全宇宙》) . In the film, she plays an ordinary Asian mother who struggles with daily things but later finds ____59____ (confident) and value in the multiverse (多元宇宙).

Yeoh started acting at 22 when she played a bullied girl in her first film, after which she picked ____60____ harder road and more important roles by becoming an action heroine. In the ____61____ (high) competitive Hong Kong film industry in the 1980s and 1990s, she fought her way up by doing crazy stunts(特技)by herself —jumping from bridges, ____62____ (fly) into the air and crashing through glass.

But that’s just the start, she didn’t just stay in Hong Kong or as an action star. She broke into Hollywood and made more blockbusters (票房大片) as well as artistic movies.

Yeoh ____63____ (respect) for her lengthy career. That’s because while most actresses of her age have stopped working ____64____ all kinds of reasons, she never gave up. Yeoh has faced fewer _____65_____ (act) chances too as she has aged. “It probably was at a time when I thought, ‘Hey, come on, girl. You had a really, really good run.’ Then along came the best gift: Everything Everywhere All at Once.” She said.

六、材料作文

66．学会表达自我，对培养青少年心理健康具有重大意义。或许，你想对父母说一声“我爱你”；或许，你想对老师、同学说一句“谢谢你”；或许，你想对身边的人说一句“对不起” ……请将“I want to say _________”补充完整，并根据以下提示写一篇文章。 要点提示：

1. What would you like to say?

2. Who do you want to say it to?

3. Why do you want to say that? Try to tell the story.

4. After saying that, what’s your feeling?

注意事项：

1. 语意连贯，层次清楚，书写规范；

2. 表达中切勿提及真实姓名和校名；

3. 内容要涵盖所有要点，可展开合理想象，适当发挥；

4. 词数100词左右。

I want to say ___________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

参考答案：

1．C

2．A

3．B

4．B

5．C

6．C

7．D

8．D

9．D

10．A

11．A    12．C    13．B    14．D    15．A    16．C    17．B    18．B    19．D    20．D    21．B    22．A    23．B    24．A    25．C

26．B    27．C    28．D    29．D    30．B

31．A    32．C    33．C    34．D    35．A

36．C    37．B    38．D    39．A    40．C

41．A    42．D    43．C    44．C    45．A

46．off    47．made/created    48．controls    49．Reasons/Causes    50．Bring    51．breathe    52．Try    53．senses    54．closely    55．favorite/favourite

56．On    57．to win    58．wonderful    59．confidence    60．a    61．highly    62．flying    63．is respected    64．for    65．acting

66．例文：

I want to say thanks to my mom

There are lots of people around me in my daily life. But I would like to say thanks to my mother, not only for her love, but also for her help when I’m in trouble.

Once I failed my exam, and it made me so upset. When I arrived home, my mother comforted me patiently instead of punishing me. She told me it was common for students to fail in exams and she used to get poor grades, too. Hearing this, a feeling of being understood crowded in my heart. Then, she helped me find out the reasons why I failed the exam and gave me some suggestions which were useful to me. I followed the suggestions and got a good grade again finally.

In my opinion, my mother is so selfless that she has given me a lot but never asks for anything in return. It is my mother who fills my world with happiness and love. It is my mother who gives me courage to overcome unknown difficulties. I’m supposed to express my thanks to my mother.