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2022-2023学年常州市正衡中学九年级英语学习情况调查（二模）2023.5
一、单项选择（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Life is like ________ ocean. Only ________ strong-willed can reach the other side.
A. a; / B. the; a C. an; the D./; a
2. --- Do you drink much coffee as before?
--- No, ________ at all. My sleeping problem is getting worse.
A. little B. none C. nothing D. anything
3. --- Why didn't you tell me earlier?
--- Why ________ I? I want to have my own secret.
A. can B. may C. should D. shall
4. --- I don't know how to use the App Fun Dubbing.
--- Ask Kitty for help. She has lots of _________ in doing it.
A. education B. entertainment C. examination D. experience
5. Peter's parents complain that Peer never asks for their thoughts _________ he wants their support, especially money.
A. since B. unless C. although D. after
6. Our country _______ great changes in the past 75 years and it is no longer ______ it used to be.
A. went through; what B. has gone through; that C. experienced; that D. has experienced; what
7. --- If someone comes to ask for directions. What would you do?
--- If I happen to know the place, I'll say nothing and _______ lead him there.
A. almost B. just C. really D. instead
8. --- I bought a secondhand sofa which is _________ new at a low price.
---- You are so lucky.
A.as long as B. as well as C. as good as D. as much as
9. How lucky our giant panda, Yaya, is to come back to China! There is a little doubt in our mind ________.
A. how long she has lived in America B. she got used to the life in America
C. which zoo she lived in America D. if she will be cured through our efforts
10. --- How could I thank you enough?
--- _______. Any other man would have done that.
A. As you like B. It's kind of you C. Don't mention it D. Well, it depends
二、完形填空（共12小题;每小题1分,满分12分）
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When one door closes for Li Mei, another one opens.
Born with serious hearing loss, Li has found a way to ___11___ with the world through painting. "Paint bushes can help me create a colorful world, showing my thoughts on paper instead of through my ___12___," Li writes.
Before leaning to paint in primary school, Li always felt ___13___ in a silent world. She knew she was different because she could not hear. But a painting class finally opened a door for or creative and ___14___ for her. Painting not only helped Li ___15___ her unhappy childhood, but has also become her career. ___16___, it led Li to finally meet her husband Hu Shiqun. Having lost his ___17___ when he was one year old, Hu is also an art lover.
In 2016, Li joined her husband's company, which specializes in(专攻) 3D wall and ground painting. All the five painters there are hearing impaired(听力受损的). "I know ___18___ difficult it is for hearing-impaired people to find a job. So I want to help those who are interested in panting to achieve their dreams," Hu says.
In many parks and scenic spots in Hunan province, the couple have created lots of murals(壁画) and interactive pavement(人行道) paintings which ___19___ visitors to pose for photographs. For Li, their creations can make art more accessible to the public and, behind each design, there is someone, who ___20___ to connect with the word. ''My husband and I want to ___21___ painting to more people like us and help them find their own way to make a living," Li writes. "I hope that more hearing-impaired people can be ___22___ by our story."
11. A. communicate B. fight C. compete D. deal
12. A. action B. mind C. voice D. appearance
13. A. lonely B. curious C. peaceful D. hopeful
14. A. celebration B. connection C. education D. expression
15. A. catch up with B. leave behind C. get through D. fall in love with
16. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Instead
17. A. vision B. hearing C. hands D. legs
18. A. what B. how C. whether D. why
19. A. remind B. allow C. inform D. attract
20. A. plans B. happens C. expects D. fails
21.A. introduce B. sell C. offer D. teach
22. A. comforted B. amazed C. inspired D. trained
三、阅读理解（共14小题:每小题2分,满分28分）
阅读下面的短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
23. You may need ______ to do this experiment.
A. low-fat milk B. a teaspoon C. plastic D. glue
24. We should put the following step "Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool." before _____.
A. Step2 B. Step 3 C. Step 4 D. Step 6
25. The passage is most probably written for _____.
A. teenagers B. teachers C. researchers D. parents
B
If Confucius(孔夫子) were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He'd need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It's nothing personal. Most Americans don't even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.
But this doesn't mean that Americans don't care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学). Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take adventages of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Westerners philosophy. Students in the United Sates, at the same time, are racing to lean Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.
So the old thinker's ideas are still alive and well. Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West. As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.
26. The opening paragraph is mainly intended to _____.
A. provide some key facts about Confucius B. attract the readers' interest in the subject
C. show great respect for the ancient thinker D. prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations
27. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Forgotten Wisdom in America B. Old Thinker with a Big Future
C. Chinese Culture for Westerners D Huge Fans of the Chinese Language
28. The passage is likely to appear in _____.
A. a biography(自传) B. a history paper C. a newspaper D. a philosophy textbook
C
I've noticed that conversations with my children have started to tum into something that I don't like. It could be my fault. I don't always think before l open my mouth.
For example, my kids might call me to tell me about something that's been bothering them. Then, as soon as they're finished, I go into mom mode(模式). I can't help it. It's my default setting(默认设置). I am the queen of unwanted advice. When I get one of my adult kids on the phone, I become an expert on everything and anything which I'm obviously not.
I want to be part of their lives. More importantly, I want to prevent them from making mistakes that seem so obvious to me. But they just want someone to listen.
I'm hardy alone in this. Over lunch the other day, a friend told me that her son rarely listened to anything she said. I know that feeling all too well. But I'm learning that talking to is not the same as talking with.
Giving advice to children can be full of problems. Though we may see ourselves sharing our wisdom, they see something else. They see a controlling parent who hasn't accepted the fact that they're adults with their own thoughts.
They're not looking for any tips They may not even want an immediate(立刻的) solution to a difficult problem.
What they're hoping for is a safe place to talk with a person who loves and supports them.
Because of this, I've set the goal of becoming a better parent by being a better listener. It's not an easy task for parents like me who think they're just being helpful. But I'm trying to do it anyway.
29. What made the author see her problem?
A. A friend mentioned a similar case. B. Her kids stopped calling her.
C. The nature of her conversations with her kids. D. The way her kids share their worries with her.
30. What can we know about the author's "mom mode"?
A. It is hard for her to stop it. B. Her kids respond(反应) well to it.
C. It makes her happy. D. It's the best way of communication.
31.Why does giving advice to children cause problems?
A. The advice cannot solve the problem. B. Children can't learn to be independent.
C. Parents can't understand the problem. D. Parents and kids want different things.
32. What might the author do in the future?
A. Become more helpful. B. Try to be a better listener.
C. Be patient when talking. D. Stop giving any advice.
D
My first home was a beautiful meadow with a pond of clear water. There were some large trees near the pond. On one side of the meadow was a field and on the other was the house of our master, Farmer Grey. He was a kind man.
My mother and I had a happy life. She worked during the day. I played with the other young horses and had great fun. At night I lay next to her.
One day, my master sold me to Squire Gordon. He lived with his family in a big house. "You're a beautiful horse," he said. "You have a beautiful black coat. I shall call you Black Beauty."
I learned to carry my master on my back and pull a coach. I leaned to ware reins(缆绳) and a bit in my mouth, I did not like them but all the horses had to wear them.
My master had two horses. One of them was Merrylegs. He was very friendly. The other was Ginger. She was not friendly. She bit and kicked people.
Ginger and I palled a coach together. The coachman's name was John Ginger and I worked very hard. We became friends.
Ginger told me about her life when she was young. She told me, "My master was not kind to me. My reins and bit hurt me. My master did not care."
Squire Gordon and his men felt sorry for Ginger. They were always kind to her. She stopped biting and kicking people. She became a happy horse.
One day in autumn Squire Gordon went on a long journey, John went with him and I pulled the coach. The weather was rainy and windy. Mr. Gordon and John could not see well in the rain. We came to a bridge. I stopped. "Something is wrong." I thought, I did not want to go on to the bridge. Mr. Gordon and John wanted me to go on to the bridge. I did not move. Just then a man saw us. "Hey! There! Stop!" he cried.
"What is it?" shouted the Squire.
The bridge is broken in the middle," he answered. "If you go on to it, you are all going to drown in the river." "Thank God!" said the Squire. "Thank you, Beauty!" said John. We turned around and went along the road by the river. For a long time no one said anything. Then John said, "Black Beauty saved our lives. He knew the bridge was dangerous."
When we returned home, the Squire told Mrs. Gordon:
"We are all safe, thanks to Black Beauty!"
That night I was glad, because I was very tired.
33. What do the underlined words "coach "and "drown" probably mean in the passage according to the given English-English dictionary entries(词条)?
coach
1[C] a person who trains a person or team in sport
2[C] a comfortable bus for carrying passengers over long distances
3[C] a large closed vehicle with four wheels, pulled by horses, used to carry passengers
drown
1[V]to die because you have been underwater too long and you cannot breathe; to kill sb. in this way
2[V] to make sth. very wet; to completely cover sth. in water or another liquid
3[V] to be louder than other sounds so that you cannot hear them
A. 1; 2 B. 3; 1 C. 1; 3 D. 3; 3
34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Black Beauty lived a hard life with mum. B. Ginger was unhappy when she was young.
C. Some horses did not wear reins or bits. D. Mr. Gordon went on a long journey alone.
35. How did Black Beauty save his masters life?
A. By fixing the bridge. B. By asking other horses for help.
C. By crossing the bridge. D. By refusing to step onto the bridge.
36. What might happen that night from the passage?
A. Black Beauty was sent away from home. B. Mr. Gordon sold Black Beauty to others.
C. Black Beauty got good food and a nice bed. D. Mr. Gordon had Black Beauty do extra work.
四、还原句子（共4小题:每小题1.5分,满分6分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项（选项中有两项为多余选项）。
Think about how much reading you do every day. When you look at it you might find that reading is the work-related skill that you use most often! ___37___ After all, if we can read and comprehend textbooks, then aren't we good readers? Maybe not. Given the time that reading consumes, it may be a skill that we can and should improve.
___38___ It means getting faster and more efficient at reading, while still understanding what you're reading. Although you spend a good part of your day reading, have you ever thought about how you read? How do your eyes make sense of the shapes of the letters, and then put those letters together to form sentences that you can understand?
Reding is quite a complex skill. It was previously believed during reading, both eyes focus on particular letters. ___39___ now believe that the eyes lock onto different letters at the same time, usually two characters apart. Your brain then fuses(融合) these imagines together to form a word. This happens very swiftly, as we look through pages of text.
Many people read an average rate of 250 words per minute. This means that an average page in a book or document takes 1-2 minutes to read. Imagine, then, if you could double your rate to 500 words per minute. ___40___ You could then spend the saved time on other tasks, or take a few extra minutes to relax. Another important advantage of speed reading is that it allows one to better comprehend the overall structure of an argument. This leads to better "big picture" understanding, which can greatly benefit your work and career.
A. Recent research shows this isn't the case.
B. Speed reading has a great many benefits.
C. You should practice to improve your reading speed.
D. But what does becoming a better reader include?
E. You could read all of this content in half the time.
F. It's also a skill that most of us take for granted when we reach age 12.
五、综合填空（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分）
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
After spending 40 hours playing the online game, a 17-year-old boy suffered a stroke(中风) and nearly died.
This (41) ____________ (luck) accident happened in Guangdong Province in April. It shows (42) ____________ terrible things will get if one is crazy about the Internet.
To stop more teenagers becoming crazy about the Internet the Ministry of Education(MOE) sent a letter to all parents in China. It asks them to pay more attention to their (43) ____________ (child) online activities.
The MOE also sent an important notice lo primary and middle schools, (44) ____________ (ask) them to monitor students' Internet use. From now on, more attention (45) ____________ (pay) to their students' Internet use, as well as their use of mobile phones.
Schools have been told to teach students how to keep (46) ____________ from unhealthy information online. (47) ____________ students show signs of being crazy about the Internet, they can get help from their teachers (48) ____________ (give) up their addiction(上瘾).
Now more and more experts offer some (49) ____________ (suggest) that students should limit their screentime to less than 1.5 hours a day. To make (50) ____________ (good) use of their free time, they can develop some hobbies, like reading and playing sports.
六、根据所给中文完成句子（共6小题:每小题1.5分,满分9分）
51.他的进步很值得被高度赞扬吗?
_______________________________________________________________________?
52.他想知道爸爸将去德国出差多久?
He wonders ____________________________________________________________?
53.及时复习所学过的知识能使你更容易在学习上领先。
____________________________________________________________ in your study.
54.我表弟对这消息感到很好奇,迫不及待在电脑上浏览起来了。
________________________ that____________________________ it on the computer.
55. Jim和妈妈都不后悔网上订票因为这个是特价。
______________________________________________because it's a special offer now.
66.战争中的人们生活在为生命安全担忧中,真是太糟糕呀!
____________________ for people in war _____________________________________
七、书面表达（共1题;满分15分）
There are many ways for everyone to improve themselves, whether by learning from their mistake or by realizing their responsibilities(责任) as they grow. In short, the moments that make you improve are the moments that make you grow. Your school English newspaper is organizing an essay(短文) competition on the topic of ''My Self-improvement." Please write a short essay to take part.
注意:
1.内容必须包含上述要点,并适当发挥:
2.文中不得出现真实的人名和校名:
3.不少于100间（开头已给,不计入词数）。
My Self-Improvement
Sell improvement is very important for each of us. ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
一、单项选择（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分）
CBCDB DBCDC
二、完形填空（共12小题;每小题1分,满分12分）
ACADC ABBDC AC
三、阅读理解（共14小题:每小题2分,满分28分）
BDC BDC AADB BBDC
四、还原句子（共4小题:每小题1.5分,满分6分）
FDAE
五、综合填空（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分）
unlucky；how；children's；asking；will be paid；away；If；to give；suggestions；better
六、根据所给中文完成句子（共6小题:每小题1.5分,满分9分）
Is his progress well worth speaking highly of?
He wonders how long his father will be in Germany on business.
Going over what you have learnt in time will make it easier for you to take the lead in study.
My cousin was so curious about the news that he couldn't wait to look through it on the computer.
Neither Jim nor his mother regrets booking tickets online because it's a special offer now.
How terrible it is for people in war to live in fear of their lives.
七、书面表达（共1题;满分15分）
略。
2022-2023学年常州市正衡中学九年级英语学习情况调查（二模）2023.5
一、单项选择（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Life is like ________ ocean. Only ________ strong-willed can reach the other side.
A. a; / B. the; a C. an; the D./; a
2. --- Do you drink much coffee as before?
--- No, ________ at all. My sleeping problem is getting worse.
A. little B. none C. nothing D. anything
3. --- Why didn't you tell me earlier?
--- Why ________ I? I want to have my own secret.
A. can B. may C. should D. shall
4. --- I don't know how to use the App Fun Dubbing.
--- Ask Kitty for help. She has lots of _________ in doing it.
A. education B. entertainment C. examination D. experience
5. Peter's parents complain that Peer never asks for their thoughts _________ he wants their support, especially money.
A. since B. unless C. although D. after
6. Our country _______ great changes in the past 75 years and it is no longer ______ it used to be.
A. went through; what B. has gone through; that C. experienced; that D. has experienced; what
7. --- If someone comes to ask for directions. What would you do?
--- If I happen to know the place, I'll say nothing and _______ lead him there.
A. almost B. just C. really D. instead
8. --- I bought a secondhand sofa which is _________ new at a low price.
---- You are so lucky.
A.as long as B. as well as C. as good as D. as much as
9. How lucky our giant panda, Yaya, is to come back to China! There is a little doubt in our mind ________.
A. how long she has lived in America B. she got used to the life in America
C. which zoo she lived in America D. if she will be cured through our efforts
10. --- How could I thank you enough?
--- _______. Any other man would have done that.
A. As you like B. It's kind of you C. Don't mention it D. Well, it depends
二、完形填空（共12小题;每小题1分,满分12分）
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When one door closes for Li Mei, another one opens.
Born with serious hearing loss, Li has found a way to ___11___ with the world through painting. "Paint bushes can help me create a colorful world, showing my thoughts on paper instead of through my ___12___," Li writes.
Before leaning to paint in primary school, Li always felt ___13___ in a silent world. She knew she was different because she could not hear. But a painting class finally opened a door for or creative and ___14___ for her. Painting not only helped Li ___15___ her unhappy childhood, but has also become her career. ___16___, it led Li to finally meet her husband Hu Shiqun. Having lost his ___17___ when he was one year old, Hu is also an art lover.
In 2016, Li joined her husband's company, which specializes in(专攻) 3D wall and ground painting. All the five painters there are hearing impaired(听力受损的). "I know ___18___ difficult it is for hearing-impaired people to find a job. So I want to help those who are interested in panting to achieve their dreams," Hu says.
In many parks and scenic spots in Hunan province, the couple have created lots of murals(壁画) and interactive pavement(人行道) paintings which ___19___ visitors to pose for photographs. For Li, their creations can make art more accessible to the public and, behind each design, there is someone, who ___20___ to connect with the word. ''My husband and I want to ___21___ painting to more people like us and help them find their own way to make a living," Li writes. "I hope that more hearing-impaired people can be ___22___ by our story."
11. A. communicate B. fight C. compete D. deal
12. A. action B. mind C. voice D. appearance
13. A. lonely B. curious C. peaceful D. hopeful
14. A. celebration B. connection C. education D. expression
15. A. catch up with B. leave behind C. get through D. fall in love with
16. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Instead
17. A. vision B. hearing C. hands D. legs
18. A. what B. how C. whether D. why
19. A. remind B. allow C. inform D. attract
20. A. plans B. happens C. expects D. fails
21.A. introduce B. sell C. offer D. teach
22. A. comforted B. amazed C. inspired D. trained
三、阅读理解（共14小题:每小题2分,满分28分）
阅读下面的短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
23. You may need ______ to do this experiment.
A. low-fat milk B. a teaspoon C. plastic D. glue
24. We should put the following step "Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool." before _____.
A. Step2 B. Step 3 C. Step 4 D. Step 6
25. The passage is most probably written for _____.
A. teenagers B. teachers C. researchers D. parents
B
If Confucius(孔夫子) were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He'd need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It's nothing personal. Most Americans don't even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.
But this doesn't mean that Americans don't care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学). Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take adventages of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Westerners philosophy. Students in the United Sates, at the same time, are racing to lean Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.
So the old thinker's ideas are still alive and well. Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West. As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.
26. The opening paragraph is mainly intended to _____.
A. provide some key facts about Confucius B. attract the readers' interest in the subject
C. show great respect for the ancient thinker D. prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations
27. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Forgotten Wisdom in America B. Old Thinker with a Big Future
C. Chinese Culture for Westerners D Huge Fans of the Chinese Language
28. The passage is likely to appear in _____.
A. a biography(自传) B. a history paper C. a newspaper D. a philosophy textbook
C
I've noticed that conversations with my children have started to tum into something that I don't like. It could be my fault. I don't always think before l open my mouth.
For example, my kids might call me to tell me about something that's been bothering them. Then, as soon as they're finished, I go into mom mode(模式). I can't help it. It's my default setting(默认设置). I am the queen of unwanted advice. When I get one of my adult kids on the phone, I become an expert on everything and anything which I'm obviously not.
I want to be part of their lives. More importantly, I want to prevent them from making mistakes that seem so obvious to me. But they just want someone to listen.
I'm hardy alone in this. Over lunch the other day, a friend told me that her son rarely listened to anything she said. I know that feeling all too well. But I'm learning that talking to is not the same as talking with.
Giving advice to children can be full of problems. Though we may see ourselves sharing our wisdom, they see something else. They see a controlling parent who hasn't accepted the fact that they're adults with their own thoughts.
They're not looking for any tips They may not even want an immediate(立刻的) solution to a difficult problem.
What they're hoping for is a safe place to talk with a person who loves and supports them.
Because of this, I've set the goal of becoming a better parent by being a better listener. It's not an easy task for parents like me who think they're just being helpful. But I'm trying to do it anyway.
29. What made the author see her problem?
A. A friend mentioned a similar case. B. Her kids stopped calling her.
C. The nature of her conversations with her kids. D. The way her kids share their worries with her.
30. What can we know about the author's "mom mode"?
A. It is hard for her to stop it. B. Her kids respond(反应) well to it.
C. It makes her happy. D. It's the best way of communication.
31.Why does giving advice to children cause problems?
A. The advice cannot solve the problem. B. Children can't learn to be independent.
C. Parents can't understand the problem. D. Parents and kids want different things.
32. What might the author do in the future?
A. Become more helpful. B. Try to be a better listener.
C. Be patient when talking. D. Stop giving any advice.
D
My first home was a beautiful meadow with a pond of clear water. There were some large trees near the pond. On one side of the meadow was a field and on the other was the house of our master, Farmer Grey. He was a kind man.
My mother and I had a happy life. She worked during the day. I played with the other young horses and had great fun. At night I lay next to her.
One day, my master sold me to Squire Gordon. He lived with his family in a big house. "You're a beautiful horse," he said. "You have a beautiful black coat. I shall call you Black Beauty."
I learned to carry my master on my back and pull a coach. I leaned to ware reins(缆绳) and a bit in my mouth, I did not like them but all the horses had to wear them.
My master had two horses. One of them was Merrylegs. He was very friendly. The other was Ginger. She was not friendly. She bit and kicked people.
Ginger and I palled a coach together. The coachman's name was John Ginger and I worked very hard. We became friends.
Ginger told me about her life when she was young. She told me, "My master was not kind to me. My reins and bit hurt me. My master did not care."
Squire Gordon and his men felt sorry for Ginger. They were always kind to her. She stopped biting and kicking people. She became a happy horse.
One day in autumn Squire Gordon went on a long journey, John went with him and I pulled the coach. The weather was rainy and windy. Mr. Gordon and John could not see well in the rain. We came to a bridge. I stopped. "Something is wrong." I thought, I did not want to go on to the bridge. Mr. Gordon and John wanted me to go on to the bridge. I did not move. Just then a man saw us. "Hey! There! Stop!" he cried.
"What is it?" shouted the Squire.
The bridge is broken in the middle," he answered. "If you go on to it, you are all going to drown in the river." "Thank God!" said the Squire. "Thank you, Beauty!" said John. We turned around and went along the road by the river. For a long time no one said anything. Then John said, "Black Beauty saved our lives. He knew the bridge was dangerous."
When we returned home, the Squire told Mrs. Gordon:
"We are all safe, thanks to Black Beauty!"
That night I was glad, because I was very tired.
33. What do the underlined words "coach "and "drown" probably mean in the passage according to the given English-English dictionary entries(词条)?
coach
1[C] a person who trains a person or team in sport
2[C] a comfortable bus for carrying passengers over long distances
3[C] a large closed vehicle with four wheels, pulled by horses, used to carry passengers
drown
1[V]to die because you have been underwater too long and you cannot breathe; to kill sb. in this way
2[V] to make sth. very wet; to completely cover sth. in water or another liquid
3[V] to be louder than other sounds so that you cannot hear them
A. 1; 2 B. 3; 1 C. 1; 3 D. 3; 3
34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Black Beauty lived a hard life with mum. B. Ginger was unhappy when she was young.
C. Some horses did not wear reins or bits. D. Mr. Gordon went on a long journey alone.
35. How did Black Beauty save his masters life?
A. By fixing the bridge. B. By asking other horses for help.
C. By crossing the bridge. D. By refusing to step onto the bridge.
36. What might happen that night from the passage?
A. Black Beauty was sent away from home. B. Mr. Gordon sold Black Beauty to others.
C. Black Beauty got good food and a nice bed. D. Mr. Gordon had Black Beauty do extra work.
四、还原句子（共4小题:每小题1.5分,满分6分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项（选项中有两项为多余选项）。
Think about how much reading you do every day. When you look at it you might find that reading is the work-related skill that you use most often! ___37___ After all, if we can read and comprehend textbooks, then aren't we good readers? Maybe not. Given the time that reading consumes, it may be a skill that we can and should improve.
___38___ It means getting faster and more efficient at reading, while still understanding what you're reading. Although you spend a good part of your day reading, have you ever thought about how you read? How do your eyes make sense of the shapes of the letters, and then put those letters together to form sentences that you can understand?
Reding is quite a complex skill. It was previously believed during reading, both eyes focus on particular letters. ___39___ now believe that the eyes lock onto different letters at the same time, usually two characters apart. Your brain then fuses(融合) these imagines together to form a word. This happens very swiftly, as we look through pages of text.
Many people read an average rate of 250 words per minute. This means that an average page in a book or document takes 1-2 minutes to read. Imagine, then, if you could double your rate to 500 words per minute. ___40___ You could then spend the saved time on other tasks, or take a few extra minutes to relax. Another important advantage of speed reading is that it allows one to better comprehend the overall structure of an argument. This leads to better "big picture" understanding, which can greatly benefit your work and career.
A. Recent research shows this isn't the case.
B. Speed reading has a great many benefits.
C. You should practice to improve your reading speed.
D. But what does becoming a better reader include?
E. You could read all of this content in half the time.
F. It's also a skill that most of us take for granted when we reach age 12.
五、综合填空（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分）
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
After spending 40 hours playing the online game, a 17-year-old boy suffered a stroke(中风) and nearly died.
This (41) ____________ (luck) accident happened in Guangdong Province in April. It shows (42) ____________ terrible things will get if one is crazy about the Internet.
To stop more teenagers becoming crazy about the Internet the Ministry of Education(MOE) sent a letter to all parents in China. It asks them to pay more attention to their (43) ____________ (child) online activities.
The MOE also sent an important notice lo primary and middle schools, (44) ____________ (ask) them to monitor students' Internet use. From now on, more attention (45) ____________ (pay) to their students' Internet use, as well as their use of mobile phones.
Schools have been told to teach students how to keep (46) ____________ from unhealthy information online. (47) ____________ students show signs of being crazy about the Internet, they can get help from their teachers (48) ____________ (give) up their addiction(上瘾).
Now more and more experts offer some (49) ____________ (suggest) that students should limit their screentime to less than 1.5 hours a day. To make (50) ____________ (good) use of their free time, they can develop some hobbies, like reading and playing sports.
六、根据所给中文完成句子（共6小题:每小题1.5分,满分9分）
51.他的进步很值得被高度赞扬吗?
_______________________________________________________________________?
52.他想知道爸爸将去德国出差多久?
He wonders ____________________________________________________________?
53.及时复习所学过的知识能使你更容易在学习上领先。
____________________________________________________________ in your study.
54.我表弟对这消息感到很好奇,迫不及待在电脑上浏览起来了。
________________________ that____________________________ it on the computer.
55. Jim和妈妈都不后悔网上订票因为这个是特价。
______________________________________________because it's a special offer now.
66.战争中的人们生活在为生命安全担忧中,真是太糟糕呀!
____________________ for people in war _____________________________________
七、书面表达（共1题;满分15分）
There are many ways for everyone to improve themselves, whether by learning from their mistake or by realizing their responsibilities(责任) as they grow. In short, the moments that make you improve are the moments that make you grow. Your school English newspaper is organizing an essay(短文) competition on the topic of ''My Self-improvement." Please write a short essay to take part.
注意:
1.内容必须包含上述要点,并适当发挥:
2.文中不得出现真实的人名和校名:
3.不少于100间（开头已给,不计入词数）。
My Self-Improvement
Sell improvement is very important for each of us. ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
一、单项选择（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分）
CBCDB DBCDC
二、完形填空（共12小题;每小题1分,满分12分）
ACADC ABBDC AC
三、阅读理解（共14小题:每小题2分,满分28分）
BDC BDC AADB BBDC
四、还原句子（共4小题:每小题1.5分,满分6分）
FDAE
五、综合填空（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分）
unlucky；how；children's；asking；will be paid；away；If；to give；suggestions；better
六、根据所给中文完成句子（共6小题:每小题1.5分,满分9分）
Is his progress well worth speaking highly of?
He wonders how long his father will be in Germany on business.
Going over what you have learnt in time will make it easier for you to take the lead in study.
My cousin was so curious about the news that he couldn't wait to look through it on the computer.
Neither Jim nor his mother regrets booking tickets online because it's a special offer now.
How terrible it is for people in war to live in fear of their lives.
七、书面表达（共1题;满分15分）
略。
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