201X年江苏省常州市中考英语试题及答案.docx

1、201X年江苏省常州市中考英语试题及答案2014年常州英语中考试卷一、单项选择1、It was really helpful him to take the cat to the animal centre a rainy night. A. of; on B. of; at C. for; on D. for; at 2. Why is honest leader like him supported by few works？ A an; so B. an; such C. a; so D. a ;such3.-Where shall I go for the summer holiday

2、? -How about Xiamen ? It is a city worth on a bike. A. looking for B. looking at C. looking forward to D. looking around4.The Yellow River flood large areas, but now the waters of it are used to energy. A. was used to; producing B. used to; producing C. was used to; produce D. used to; produce 5.- T

3、he apple pies here taste than those from anywhere else. -Yes. But it will be better if they are . A. more delicious; more expensive B. less delicious; more expensiveC. more delicious; less expensive D. less delicious; less expensive 6.-When will the railway that connects the two cities open? - next

4、year. Only two thirds been built.A. Until; has B. Until; have C. Not until; has D. Not until; have7.- How nice that Lucy has been invited to the part too! -Well, Lucy not cone, She is not certain where her mother will allow her to. A. might B. would C. must D. need 8. We should tell the truth. We ca

5、nt say one thing to one person and thing to someone else. A. other B. another C. the other D. one more9. Its reported that there will be a snowstorm this Sunday.- Were planning to go on a picnic that day.A. I hope so B. I hope not C. Im afraid so D. Im afraid not10. Hi, Jim. I hear that youve just c

6、ome back from Sanya. Im calling to ask . A. how did you visit the city B. how many days youve spend there C. which hotel you stayed in Sanya D. how you found the seafood there 二、完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后个体所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 My earliest memories of writing are only school homework, nothing of any creativi

7、ty. All that 11 one day, when Mrs. Kumar asked us to write “An autobiography（自传）of pencil”. For me, it was just another piece of homework, 12 Mrs. Kumar reached（表现）very differently. Maybe she was just being 13 ,or maybe she really liked the work. Whatever her 14 ,she read it out to the class as an e

8、xample of “fine writing”. A few years later, I went back to my old school. I was walking through the 15 corridors(走廊) when I passed by Mrs. Kumar, who was still teaching her class. She looked up as I passed and I 16 , not wanting to disturb her. Seeing me, She went out and invited me into her class.

9、 “This girl is one of the best 17 this school has seen,” she said. “She wrote a wonderful autobiography of a pencil. I hope some of you can learn to write like her.”Even after all these years, I can still clearly remember that moment. My face shines with 18 whenever I tell someone this experience. I

10、 am sure I was not the only student whose school homework Mrs. Kumar 19 . It is likely that she made an effort to make each one of us feel 20 however, I had never had anybody praise(表扬) my writing before that. It encouraged me to do better to her that “Look! Your 21 in me has worked. I am good, beca

11、use you believe I am.”Today, I am a successful writer. Thanks to Mrs. Kumar, my 22 are not only a tool（工具）to use. They are also a symbol of little beginnings and the power of a teachers encouragement. 11. A. started B. repeated C. changed D. appeared12. A. and B. though C. so D. but 13. A. kind B. e

12、xcited C. satisfied D. generous14. A. reasons B. causes C. efforts D. wishes15. A. strange B. endless C. crowded D. familiar16. A. whispered B. clapped C. waved D. cheered17. A. inventors B. writers C. winners D. visitors18. A. courage B. honesty C. pride D. modesty19. A. remembered B. checked C. in

13、cluded D. marked20. A. protected B. special C. loved D. necessary21. A. understanding B. confidence C. recommendation D. congratulation22. A. visits B. writings C. memories D. pencils三、阅读理解阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A. B.C.D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Harry is a boy with a learning disability. On his fourth birthday, he wa

14、s give a pug called Millie. Two weeks after the dogs arrival, he was happier and calmer and said his first words, “dog” and “mummy”. Just two months later, thieves stole the dog, and now the heartbroken little boy is back to where he started. He has refused to talk since losing his best friend. His

15、mother was worried and gave him another dog, but he just “pushed it away “. Mrs. Hainsworth , his mother, say, “My son is very sad. Hell go over to her cage and just beat（敲打）on the bars, there is no word coming out, but you just know hes screaming where is Millie inside. Millie was really his best f

16、riend . They would play together happily for hours. None of his toys has ever held his attention that long . now he has just completely turned quiet again.” Harry suffers from a condition which affects his ability to speak and move. But the dogs being with him achieved more in days than months of sp

17、eech therapy and physiotherapy had. Mrs. Hainsworth say,“my son was so happy when he saw Millie. Being with Millie changed him, and within two weeks he had said his first words and was working on saying dad. Just last week, his teachers and I were sating how much Millie had helped him. And now this!

18、 ” Mrs. Hainsworth is considering buying another pug in the hope that her son will accept it. Maureen Hennis of the charity, pets as Therapy, say she has seen many cases of dogs helping people with speech problems, “People may talk to a dog when they wouldnt like to talk to another humam,” she says,

19、“A dog doesnt care if words come out wrong.” 23. Before getting Millie, Harry . A. had never seen a dog B. had never said a word C. had received little treatment D. had never played with toys24. With Millie gone, Harry . A. is too sad to continue learning to talkB. often quietly waits for her beside

20、 the cageC. keeps asking his mother to get his another pugD. does not want to play with other children any more25. According to Maureen Hennis, Millie was able to help Harry because A. dogs are mans best friendsB. dogs are very clever and helpfulc. children dont have stress when talking to dogsD. ch

21、ildren would rather talk to dogs than to humansB Once a traveller came into a village which was suffering from hunger. The village asked him to leave, for they feared he wanted them to give him food. They told him that there was no food. The traveler explained that he didnt need any food and that, i

22、n fact, he was planning to make a soup to share with them instead. The villagers watched suspiciously as he built a fire and filled a pot with water. With great ceremony（仪式）, he pulled a stone from a bag, and dropped the stone into the pot of water. After a moment, he smelt the soup and shouted with

23、 excitement, “How delicious the soup is!” As the villagers began to show interest, he mentioned how good the soup would be with just a little cabbage in it. A villager brought out a cabbage to share. This episode(情节)repeated itself until the soup had cabbage, carrots, onions, and beets-indeed, a ful

24、l pot of soup that could feed everyone in the village was ready. This story describes when there are not enough resources(资源)， humans will store things. We do not want to share. The story of stone soup helps us realize that ,in doing so, we often prevent ourselves and everyone else from having a fea

25、st(盛宴). The meaning of this story goes far beyond food. We keep to ourselves ideas, love, and energy, thinking we be richer, but in fact we make the world, and he had the ability to inspire(激发) them to give. In this way, they created a large meal that none of them could have created alone. Are you l

26、ike one of the villagers? If you come forward and share your gifts, you will inspire others to do the same. The reward is a feast that can feed many.26. What does the underlined word “suspiciously” most probably mean?A. doubtfully B. excitedly C. curiously D. fearfully27. The traveler put a stone in

27、to the pot in order to . A. teach the villagers to cook a soup with stone B. inspire the villagers to bring out their own food C. prove to the villagers that he didnt want their food D. help villagers to survive by giving them some food28. The writer mainly wants to tell us that A. storing things in

28、 hard times is human nature B. a good leader is very necessary in hard times C. skills are needed to inspire people to share with others D. sharing is more important than keeping things to oneselfC Greek(希腊)-Roman(罗马)Festival Friday, April 28th You can join one group. As a member of the group, you w

29、ill take part in at least ONE of the following activities.1Compete in an Olympic event. Remember there is only small space for each event, so dont be late. Hercules Throw Throw a football through a hoop(圈)20 feet away. Three-headed Race Three people line up with touching legs. Then they run 100 metr

30、es in the playground. Toga-Barrow Race This is like a wheelbarrow race (Runners take hold of partners feet while partners walk on hands)2Make Greek or Roman food. Mrs. Jones has a list of recipes(菜谱)from ancient(古代的)Greece and Rome. You may make American food, but be sure to give it a special, mytho

31、logical(神话的)name. For example, call your chocolate cake “Zeuss Delight.” This is a great way to practice your skills in the kitchen.3Create a work of art for the museum. Be sure your artwork shows ancient Greek or Roman culture. Artwork may include sculptures, paintings, mosaics, or models. The muse

32、um is a great place to show off your artistic talent.4Perform a new short performance, song or dance for the talent show. Rewrite your favorite Greek myth(神话) by using modern language, or words of a popular song to tell a Greek or Roman story. Send your creative ideas to your English teacher for agreement. You must first perform for a group of teachers. The teach