1、2023年广东省东莞市中考二模英语试题一、略二、语法选择题(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分。在各题的四个选项中,只有一项是最符合题意要求的答案。请把答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑)We were silently waiting on the platform(站台) in the late afternoon. There he was, my _1_ grandfather with his grey hair and there I was, a teenage girl in my jeans and T-shirt. I was wondering how I was goi
2、ng to get through the next two days. Why did I agree to be with my strange grandpa on the two days train ride from our city to _2_?No one else wanted to be his partner along _3_ way since my grandfather refused to take a plane. Unlike him, I loved to fly because I wanted to get to the destinations(目
3、的地) as_4_ as possible. No matter how much he _5_ about the quickness of flying, my grandfather refused to book a flight, saying, “It is not just about time. Its the experience of getting there. ”With my first step onto the train, the journey was already different from _6_. The train was modern and f
4、illed with friendly travelers. We seated _7_ in the dining car, where we could enjoy food and drinks while we were watching the beauty of nature passing by. Instead of listening to my own music, I listened to my grandfather talking _8_ my family history that I had never had the time or patience to l
5、earn about before. For the first time I felt I _9_ him. I was thankful for our time together on the train. In this rapidly changing world, we often miss important moments. It is necessary to slow down_10_ listen to elders who offer a piece of their history or experience and share their feelings. Lif
6、e isnt just about the destination. Its about the journey.1. A. 80 yearsB. 80-year-oldC. 80 years old2. A. anotherB. otherC. the other3. A. /B. aC. the4. A. quickB. quicklyC. quicker5. A. was toldB. toldC. tells6. A. what I expectB. what I expectedC. what did I expect7. A. ourselvesB. usC. our8. A. t
7、oB. withC. about9. A. understandB. understandsC. understood10. A. andB. butC. so三、完形填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分。通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后在各小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。Have you ever been sad because you failed in doing something? If so, please remember that sometimes achieving your goal is not the most _11_ thing.One day,
8、after watching a science program, a little boy decided to dig a _12_behind his house. As he was working, a couple of boys _13_ by to watch. “What are you doing?” asked one of them. “I want to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” the boy shouted excitedly. The older boys laughed and told him th
9、at it was _14_ to do it. Then they left. The little boy didnt _15_ it. He dug and dug. Later, a few small colorful stones caught his eye. He collected them and put them into a glass jar _16_. Soon the jar was filled with the colorful stones. Then the boy went to the older boys with the jar and said
10、happily, “Maybe I _17_ finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I have found while digging!”The little boys goal was too difficult, but it made him _18_ digging, in other words, made him enjoy working!Not every goal will be achieved. So next time when you are doing a task, and
11、you cant achieve your goal, maybe you can say to yourself, “Yes, maybe I cant finish the task in a short time, but there are so many wonderful things that have _19_ in my life because I have tried to do something!” It is the unexpected _20_ on the journey that really has a special meaning.11. A. sur
12、prisingB. enjoyableC. importantD. useful12. A. goalB. holeC. taskD. jar13. A. learnedB. stoppedC. sharedD. taught14. A. impossibleB. safeC. wonderfulD. proud15. A. learn aboutB. write aboutC. read aboutD. care about16. A. patientlyB. probablyC. mainlyD. suddenly17. A. needntB. mustntC. cantD. should
13、nt18. A. put offB. wait forC. give upD. stick to19. A. lostB. appearedC. missedD. forgot20. A. sadnessB. accidentC. mistakeD. joy四、阅读理解(30分)阅读下面三篇材料、从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案,并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。A 篇Project: military(军事的)education and trainingPurpose: to develop students good characterPeople:
14、students from Grade 7&8 Training Time: 8:0012:00 14:0017:00From May 23rd to June lstPlace: the military camp in Baiyun ParkTips:You need to stay at the military camp during the training, so youd better take one more set of clothes. You can only wear your uniform during the training. However, it can
15、be hot and you might sweat a lot. You will need something else to wear after training so that you can wash your uniform.Dont eat too much. Otherwise, you might feel uncomfortable when you run or do other exercises.Relax your arms and legs before you sleep. This helps your body relax and will help yo
16、u feel better the next morning.Remember to use sunscreen(防晒霜). You dont want to get sunburned, do you?Dont forget to bring some medicine. You might get sick or hurt while youre exercising outside under the hot sun.Remember to drink plenty of water. If you dont drink enough, you can easily get tired
17、or sick after doing lots of exercise.21. The military education and training means to help students _.A. learn how to take care of themselvesB. learn about their new schoolC. deal with problemsD. improve personality22. The military education and training will last _ days.A. sevenB. eightC. nineD. te
18、n23. Which is TRUE about the training?A. Every student in the school will join the training.B. The training lasts about 10 hours every day.C. The training takes place in the school.D. You cant go home during the training.24. From the tips, students are advised to _.A. eat more breakfastB. bring a bo
19、ttle of waterC. bring some medicineD. wear a pair of sunglasses25. We will probably read the passage in a/an _.A. English novelB. newspaperC. science bookD. school noticeB篇The first emperor of China, Qin ShiHuang, completed a huge number of projects during his rule. Between 221 and 210 B. C., he sta
20、rted the building of the Great Wall. The emperor also ordered the building of a huge army of life-sized terracotta soldiers(士兵). These, he hoped, would protect his tomb after his death.Lost in TimeThe soldiers in Xians terracotta museum are today light brown, but they werent always. They began as an
21、 army of red, blue, yellow, green, white, and purple. Sadly, most of the colors did not last to the present day. After being exposed (暴露) to air during digging, the coating under the paint began to fall off. The paint disappeared in less time than it takes to boil an egg, taking away with it importa
22、nt pieces of history._Now new technology is starting to show the armys true colors. Archeologists(考古学家) have recently discovered an area with more than a hundred soldiers. Many of these still have their painted features (特征), including black hair, pink faces, and black or brown eyes. Chinese and Ger
23、man researchers have developed a chemical liquid(液体) to help save the soldiers colors. After finding a soldier or another art piece, archeologists put the liquid on it. They then cover it in plastic.Back to LifeArcheologists are also finding colors in the dirt around the soldiers. Its important not
24、to do anything with the dirt, so the colors wont be lost. “We are treating the dirt as an art piece,” says Rong Bo, the museums leading archeologist. The next challenge, says Rong Bo, is to find a way to use the colors onto the army again. Once that happens, artists can bring Emperor Qins army back
25、to its full, bright colors.26. What is the passage mainly about?A. The death of Emperor Qin ShiHuang.B. How the terracotta army was colored.C. The true colors of the terracotta soldiers.D. How the soldiers lived during the Qin Dynasty.27. Why are the soldiers in Xians terracotta museum today light b
26、rown?A. Because they are too old.B. Because they lost their time.C. Because their paint fell off.D. Because they took away the history.28. Which sentence should be filled in _ in the passage?A. Painted featuresB. New TechnologyC. Soldiers colorD. Art pieces29. What does the underlined word “They” in
27、 the passage refer to?A. Archeologists.B. Artists.C. Researchers.D. Soldiers.30. Which statement would Rong Bo probably agree?A. The soldiers should stay in their present, brown color.B. People should try to bring back the armys bright colors.C. Archeologists can only guess at the soldiers true colo
28、rs.D. Artists should be able to paint the soldiers in colors they want.C配对阅读。配对阅读。左栏是五个人的需求,右栏是七栋建筑物的介绍。请根据左栏人物的需求和右栏的建筑物进行配对,并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。_31_ Cherry loves all kinds of sports and wants to find a modern building where she can play sports. She also loves buildings by the sea. _32_ Ann is very i
29、nterested in old buildings. Shed like to visit one in the countryside with wonderful sights around it. _33_ Harry is an artist. He wants to see a building that was designed by a famous architect(建筑师). The building should be a place where the architect once lived. _34_ Rose hopes to learn about a bui
30、lding that is the smallest of its kind. She also hopes to make friends with artists there. _35_ Tony wants to learn about a modem home that is good for the environment and has won prizes because of its design. A. The Crooked House looks like something unreal may be a painting or a cartoon, but it is
31、 a real building. Most people are amazed by colourful glass windows and the blue-green roof. B. The Heliodrome is in the peaceful countryside in France. It was built to keep its rooms and paintings in the shade(阴影)all day during summer. C. Pas House lies near the beach in California, USA. It has fou
32、r separate rooms, including the living room, a kitchen, a bedroom and an area for table tennis. D. Freston Tower in southern England has lasted for several centuries. There are six floors and the sitting room is right at the top. From the sitting room you can see the beautiful river and fields nearb
33、y. E. Created by Walter Gropius, a well-known American architect, Gropius House is one of the most important buildings of the last century. It was once Walters family home but it can be visited now. F. Crossway was designed by Richard Hawlces. Less than 20 years old, it uses little energy because th
34、e sun produces all its electricity. This unusual house has helped Richard Hawkes win lots of prizes. G. Keret House could be the worlds smallest house. It is just 122cm wide! Although it was first considered as an art installation(装置艺术)instead of a house it is now serving as a place to stay for writ
35、ers and artists. 五、短文填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1. 5分,共15分。请用适当的词完成下面的短文,并把所缺单词填写在答题卡指定的位置上。每个空只能填写一个形式正确、意义相符的单词。A man sees a butterfly. The butterfly tries to get out of _36_ chrysalis (蛹). The man cut the chrysalis and the butterfly comes out easily. To his _37_, the butterfly is unable to fly. If the butter
36、fly doesnt struggle (挣扎) to get out of the chrysalis, it cant fly. The struggle develops the energy in the butterfly. Similarly, the challenges of life bring out the _38_ in young people and prepare the ability to “fly”. When people are young, meeting and overcoming challenges will make them strong
37、and ready to face life. For successful people, the more challenges they have had, the more _39_ they are. One famous man, who now owns many big _40_, used to sell socks from door to door when he was young. Another successful man is Eric. He _41_ up a college at the age of 30. His father died when he
38、 was only 16 years old. He worked _42_ in the day and studied hard in the night. His fathers death forced him to grow up fast. He took up the challenges and overcame them. Today, not only he himself, _43_ also his brothers and sisters are leading successful lives. Nowadays, some parents and teachers
39、 actively _44_ young people to face challenges. It is important _45_ them to learn to meet challenges and overcome them.六、读写综合(本大题分为A、B两部分,共25分)回答问题请阅读下面这篇文章,根据所提供信息,回答5个问题,要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整,并把答案写在答题卡指定的位置。Rules or laws are good ways to control some bad behavior (行为). It is common that someone plays m
40、usic on his or her mobile phone loudly when you are taking public transportation. Sometimes the peaceful environment will be broken when others make noises with their mobile phones. It brings rather terrible experiences and feelings. So a rule has been made to stop such impolite actions at home. Whe
41、n you are in public places it is hard not to be influenced by others who play or talk on their mobile phones loudly. The sound of someones mobile phone can break the quietness in the library where almost everyone is busy studying or reading books. You will feel very upset. With mobile phones widely
42、used, the daily environment has also been changed. With the rules made, the public environment will be improved. Some people who break the rules will be punished. Firstly, workers in public places will advise them not to do that. If they do not make a change or stop their bad behaviors, the police w
43、ill come and take them away. Public places are the environments where everyone can enjoy relaxing feelings. In my opinion, keeping quiet in public places is a necessary rule for everybody. No matter where you are, try to consider others needs instead of only yours.46. Which kind of bad behavior is c
44、ommon when you are taking public transportation?_47. Is there a rule to stop impolite behaviors at home?_48. How will you feel about the sound of someones mobile phone in the library?_49. Who will first give advice to those who break the rules?_50. What does the writer think of keeping quiet in publ
45、ic places?_51. 书面表达史上最火五一收官,2. 74亿人次出游。在这个五一出游中,部分游客做出一些不文明行为,与美景格格不入。假设你是李华,请根据下表信息给某英文报VOICE栏目的编辑写一封邮件,反映这些问题并提出建议。Uncivilized behaviorsSuggestionsthrew rubbish everywherepicked flowers climbed trees.throw rubbish into the bins .邮件内容包括:1. 邮件内容必须包括上表所有信息,可适当增加细节;2. 你的建议至少两条;3. 鼓励人们文明出游。注意:写作词数80词左右;请在答题卡相应位置作答。邮件开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。参考词汇:不文明行为uncivilized behavior; 编辑editorDear editor,I was shocked to see some uncivilized behaviors when I took a trip during the past May Day._