2017年广州市第三中学中考一模测试英语试题

英语

考试共分四大题，七小节，满分110分 考试时间：120分钟

一、语法选择 （共15小题，每题1分，满分15分）

One day 1 out-of-work clown was visiting the zoo and tried to earn some money as a street artist. When he started to attract a crowd, a zoo keeper appeared and dragged him into his office. He explained to the clown that a gorilla 2 was the zoo’s most popular animal had died suddenly and he feared that the number of visitors would fall off. Then he asked the clown 3 up as the gorilla until they could get 4 one. The clown accepted. The next morning, the clown put on the gorilla suit and entered the cage before the crowds came. He discovered that it was a great job 5 he could sleep, play and make fun of people and bigger crowds 6 than he had ever did as a clown. However, gradually he got tired of just 7 on wires. Meanwhile, he begins to notice 8 the people were paying more attention to the lion in the cage next to his. Not wanting to lose his audience, he climbed to the top of his cage, 9 across the barrier, and dangled from the top of the lion’s cage. Of course, this made the lion very furious, but the crowd loved it. 10 the end of the day, the zoo keeper came and gave the clown a reward for being such a good attraction. Well, this went on for some time, the crowds grew 11 than before and he got more money.

Then one terrible day when he was dangling over the furious lion, he slipped 12 and fell down to the lion’s cage. The clown was 13 scared that he began to run round and round in the cage with the lion close behind. Finally, the clown couldn’t help 14 and yelling, \"Help me! Help me!\but the lion was quick and pounced. The clown soon found 15 flat on his back, looking up at the angry lion, and the lion said, \"Shut up, you idiot! Do you want to make us both fired?\" ( )1.A. a

B. an B. who

C. the

D. / D. what D. dressed D. another D. because D. to swing

( )2.A. where ( )3.A. to dress ( )4.A. other ( )5.A. whether ( )6. A. attracted ( )7. A. swing

C. which C. dressing C. the other C. but

B. dress B. others B. so

B. is attracted B. swinging

C. were attracted D. are attracted C. swung

( )8. A. that ( )9. A. walk ( )10.A. In

( )11.A. large ( )12.A. careless ( )13.A. so

( )14. A. scream ( )15. A. himself

B. what B. At

C. which C. walked C. By

C. larger C. careful C. such a C. screamed C. his

D. if

D. has walked D. To D. the largest D. carefully D. too D. screaming D. him

B. was walking B. largest B. carelessly B. such B. itself

B. to scream

二、完形填空 （共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）

My parents always wanted me to be “on top”, so from early on I had the 16 to be the best in everything, from getting the highest score on a spelling test to running fastest in a race.

In middle school，I realized how many other smarter and faster people there were. It became 17 that I was not the best any more, but my parents still held on to their hope and forced me to try hard. To their disappointment, I became less confident and didn’t want to work harder because, to me, there was no point in making any more 18 if I was unable to be number one. My grades began to fall; I never practiced the piano; I 19 painting. It was all because motivation to do anything had dropped much.

When high school started, I was at a new school in a new city. I 20 to get back my motivation and start over. So I picked up my ever favorite hobby again and enrolled myself in the art course. 21 ,our art teacher, Mr.Grady, gave us more freedom with our art projects. He would always encourage us to realize our potential(潜力).

My first painting was simply a bee sitting on a sunflower, I made every effor, but still found it hard to feel satisfied with it. I knew it was not 22 and could hardly get a good grade. But I showed it to Mr.Grady. He didn’t 23 it in a rush. Instead, he gave me advice which only motivated me to work harder on it. For the first time I was happy with the 24 of my painting rather than disappointed about its imperfection. I finished all the other projects with higher grades, but I hung the first painting in my room at the end of the term.

My parents thought 25 me to be number one would motivate me. Instead, it discouraged me much when I was not number one, for I had gone to school only to get a grade, not knowledge, let alone progress. Actually, it is okay not to be the best at everything as long as you continue to try your best.

( )16.A. ability B. chance C. goal ( )18.A. efforts B. choices C. promises ( )19.A.regretted B. considered C. continued ( )20.A. failed

B. refused C. decided

( )21.A. Naturally B. Similarly C. Normally ( )22.A. famous B. modern C. perfect ( )23.A.name

B. grade

C. hang

( )24.A. progress B. meaning C. style

三、阅读（共两节，满分45分）

D. way D. wishes D. stopped D. waited D. Luckily D. special D. finish D. title

( )17.A.strange B. obvious C. acceptable D. impossible

( )25.A. instructing B. helping C. encouraging D. pushing

第一节：阅读理解。（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）

( A )

From children’s birthdays to that long-awaited family holiday, we all want to remember those important moments with a photograph. But if you’re one of those people who can’t stop snapping photos at an important event, beware-you could end up forgetting it all in a flash.

Experts have warned that the addiction to recording every moment of our lives could be having an adverse effect on our memories.

Maryanne Garry, a New Zealand psychology professor, has been studying how the frequent taking of photos might change childhood memories. “I think the problem is that people are forgetting to experience the moment,” she says. Parents at the park taking one photo after another of their children, for example, are actually paying less attention to what is happening around them. The picture only captures a small party of the total experience. And because parents remember less about these important events, they become less effective in their role as the key people who help children learn how to talk about their experiences. As a result, children’s own childhood memories are reduced.

The idea that we are experiencing less as we record more got psychologist Linda Henkel thinking. She wanted to explore how photographs shape our memories.

Henkel, who researches human memory at Fairfield University in Connecticut, did an experiment by sending groups of students to the university’s art museum. The students observed some objects and photographed others. Then, back at the laboratory, they were given a memory test. Henkel found what she called a “photo-taking effect”. The students

remembered fewer of the objects that they had taken photos of, and they remembered fewer details about those objects. She says her students’ memories were worse because they were relying on the camera to remember the details for them.

“As soon as you hit ‘click’ on that camera, it’s as if you’ve outsourced your memory,” she says.

( ) 26. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refers to __________. A. an important event B. a child’s birthday C. A valuable photograph D. A family holiday

( ) 27. According to Garry, what will be the result of parents frequently taking photos of their children?

A. Parents will be very skillful at taking photos. B. Children will enjoy many more beautiful pictures. C. Parents will appreciate these important moments less. D. Children will become more important in their parents’ eyes. ( ) 28. According to Paragraph 3, why are children’s memories reduced? A. Flash lights are causing children to forget more things. B. Parents are not interested in listening to children’s experiences. C. Children are more interested in taking photos than experiencing. D. Parents are less effective in helping children discuss their experiences. ( ) 29. How did Henkel develop her theory about the “photo-taking effect”? A. By carrying out an experiment B. By giving a questionnaire

C. By interviewing a group of students D. By researching the findings of the others ( ) 30. What’s the purpose of this passage? A. To introduce a new discovery in taking photos. B. To discuss the effect of photo-taking on memory. C. To explain how to use cameras in an effective way. D. To describe the ways of remembering valuable experiences. ( B )

“Mona Lisa” attracts art lovers around the world. Do you know Lenardo da Vinci also painted an “Earlier Mona Lisa” before? It will be exhibited in Shanghai next year. Joel Feldman, the general secretary of the Mona Lisa Foundation, accepted an interview about the painting and the organization recently.

Q: How was the “Earlier Mona Lisa” discovered?

A: In 1913, Hugh Blaker, a manager of the Holburne Museum in England, found the “Earlier Mona Lisa” and brought it to his museum. A year later, the painting was sent to the US for publisher, bought the painting and kept it in the Bank of Swizerland.

Since the Mona Lisa Foundation was established in 2008, we have done lots of necessary research on the “Earlier Mona Lisa” and many high technologies were used. In the end, 28 out of the 29 experts believe this is certainly the painting created by Lenardo da vinci.

Q: Do you remember the feeling when you first saw the “Mona Lisa” painting and this “Earlier Mona Lisa” painting?

A: I first saw the “Mona Lisa” in the Louvre as a young boy. Quite honestly I was disappointed as the painting looked quite small and dark. When I first saw the “Earlier Mona Lisa”, I was absolutely stunned. Believe me, there is really something amazing that occurs when you are in the presence of this painting.

Q: Why did you choose Shanghai for this exhibition?

A: First, Shanghai is one of world art centers. In addition, the mission of the foundation is to show the painting to the world. Therefore, we decided to begin its Asian tour and Shanghai obviously would be the first stop.

Q: Could you tell me more details about the security for the painting?

A: I can’t tell you a lot. What I can say is that we paid huge amounts of money for the insurance and the painting will be allowed to visit the painting a day. But visitors will be able to come quite close to the painting.

( ) 31. _______ was the first owner of the “Earlier Mona Lisa” in the passage.

A. The Mona Lisa Foundation B. The Holburne Museum C. The Boston Museum of Fine Art D . The Bank of Switzerland ( ) 32.What was the main purpose of the research? A. To learn the history of Leonardo da Vinci. B. To know the value of the “Earlier Mona Lisa”. C. To find out who painted the “Earlier Mona Lisa” D. To test different high technologies.

( ) 33. The underlined word “stunned” is the closest in meaning to “______”. A. surprised B frightened C. bored D. worried

( ) 34. Which city will the “Earlier Mona Lisa” most probably travel to after Shanghai? A. Los Angeles B. London C. Paris D. Beijing

( ) 35. The organization did many things to keep the painting safe, except_____.

A buying an expensive insurance for the painting B. using a high-tech case to show the painting C. limiting the number of visitors to the exhibition D. keeping visitors a long distance away from the painting ( C )

The need to feed a growing population is putting much pressure on the world's supply of water. With 97% of the world's water too salty to be drunk or used in agriculture, the worldwide supply of water

needs careful management, especially in agriculture. Although the idea o f a water shortage seems strange to someone lucky enough to live in a high rainfall country, many of the world's agricultural industries experience constant water shortages.

Although dams can be built to store water for agricultural use in dry areas and dry seasons, the costs of water redistribution(重新分配)are very high. Not only is there the cost of the engineering itself, but there is also an environmental cost to be considered. Where valleys are flooded to create dams, houses are lost and wildlife homes destroyed. Besides, water may flow easily through pipes to fields, but it cannot be transported from one side of the world to the other. Each country must therefore depend on the management of its own water to supply its farming requirements.

This is particularly troubling for countries with agricultural industries in areas dependent on irrigation (灌溉). In Texas, farmers’ overuse of irrigation water has resulted in a 25% reduction of the water stores. In the Central Valley area of southwestern USA, a huge water engineering project provided water for farming in dry valleys, but much of the water use has been poorly managed.

Saudi Arabia's attempts to grow wheat in desert areas have seen the pumping of huge quantities of irrigation water from underground reserves. Because there is no rainfall in these areas, such reserves can only decrease, and it is believed that fifty years of pumping will see them run dry.

( ) 36.From the first paragraphs we learn that .

A. much of the world’s water can be used B. people in high rainfall countries feel lucky

C. the costs of water redistribution should be considered D. water can be easily carried through pipes across the world

( ) 37.Why should each country depend on the management of its own water to supply its farming requirements?

A. The high costs of water redistribution. B. Many countries don’t have enough water.

C. Water cannot be transported from one side of the world to the other. D. All the above three choices are correct. ( ) 38. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The water stores in Texas have been reduced by 75%. B. Most industries in the world suffer from water shortages.

C. The underground water in Saudi Arabia might run out in 50 years if people keep pumping it.

D. Good management of water use resulted from the project in the Central Valley. ( ) 39.What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?

A. Steps to improving water use management. B. Ways to reduce the costs of building dams. C. Measures to deal with worldwide water shortages. D. Ways to handling the pressure on water supply. ( ) 40.The text is mainly about .

A. water supply and increasing population B. water use management and agriculture C. water redistribution and wildlife protection D. water shortages and environmental protection ( D )

Welcome to a never-before-seen world of wonder where you can arouse the magical dream within your heart. This is Shanghai Disneyland, a fun experience filled with creativity, adventure and thrills for Guests of all ages! Set your sights on Enchanted Storybook Castle -- the largest Disney castle on the planet -- and then get ready to explore as you discover 6 unique and unforgettable lands: Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland, Adventure Isle, Treasure Cove and Tomorrowland. Opening Hours

Jun -- Sept Oct -- Dec Ticket Booking

Monday -- Thursday: 09:00 -- 21:00 Friday -- Sunday: 08:00 -- 22:00 Sunday -- Friday: 10:00 -- 19:00 Saturday: 09:00 -- 20:00

Visitors can book tickets on the official website or mobile app of the park or by calling 400-180-0000 / 86-21-31580000. They can also follow the official Wechat account ShangHaiDisneyResort to book a ticket. Of course, tickets can be bought at the entrance, but there may be a long queue. Visitors need to show passports or ID cards to book tickets and enter.

Five Things You Shouldn’t Miss ● TRON Lightcycle Power Run

● Pirates of the Caribbean Battle for the Sunken Treasure ● “Mickey’s Storybook Express” Parade ● Enchanted Storybook Castle ● Broadway-style show The Lion King Special Recommendation

The cartoon characters Judy and Nick in Zootopia, the animated movie whose box office hit $1 billion globally in 2016, will be added to Disney’s signature “Mickey’s Storybook Express” Parade, said Robert Iger, the president and CEO of Walt Disney. Things to Remember

● Only well-packaged food and water are allowed.

● Selfie sticks, large tripods, folding chairs, and large luggage are banned. ● Visitors above 16 should not be dressed in cartoon, movie and comic costumes. ● Disney Fastpass tickets for free can save you from waiting in a long queue. ● Comfortable sneakers are strongly recommended for a long walk during the day. ● Animals are not allowed to enter as well, excluding guide dogs.

( ) 41.It can be inferred from the passage that ______. A. Enchanted Storybook Castle is a must-see sight B. Broadway-style show The Lion King is a 3D movie

C. “Mickey’s Storybook Express” Parade earns $1 billion in 2016

D. Pirates of the Caribbean Battle for the Sunken Treasure is an animated movie ( ) 42.What day is supposed to be the busiest day according to the passage? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday. D. Sunday. ( ) 43. The tickets can be bought in ______ ways. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

( ) 44.Which of the following is allowed to take with you to enter the Disneyland?

A. pet dogs B. large luggage C. folding chairs D. water ( ) 45.It can be concluded from the last part of the passage that ______. A. blind people are not allowed to visit the lands B. visitors can only eat and drink at certain places

C. cartoon costumes and uncomfortable sneakers are banned D. Disney Fastpass tickets can help visitors enter the lands fast

第二节 阅读填空（共5小题，每题1分，满分5分） 阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

3D printers have been around us for some time. There is a lot you can do and imagine with a 3D printer. ____46____

A company in China has recently used 3D printers to make ten full-sized houses in just 24 hours. ____47____These houses are printed with special “ink ” that has been made from industrial construction(工业建筑) waste. The using of cheap materials makes it possible to print each house under ＄5000.The CEO of the company says , “ ____48____ ”He plans to set up 100 recycling factories across China and changing waste into cost-effective“ ink” for 3D printers. ____49___ However ,at present, multi-storeys(多层) 3D-printed building are not allowed in China. So, it’s important that the 3D printing technology will be widely used to build homes any time soon.

____50____.

Maybe there is still a long way to go.

A. They are both environment-friendly and cost-effective. B. Now add“ building a house in a day” to the list.

C. He also hopes his printers can be used to build tall buildings D. And each of the house covers an area of 200 squares meters. E. Maybe there is still a long way to go.

四、写作（共四小节，满分35分）

第一节：单词拼写。（共6小题，每小题1分，满分6分） 51. It’s necessary for us to keep q__________ when we are in the library. 52. He was not rich and could not p__________ to buy a house.

53. Girls, I believe that you all can solve these problems by y__________. . The paint hasn’t been dry. Don’t t__________ the door.

55. Kelvin will not go with us. He is busy p__________ for the coming test now.

56. Let’s check the p__________ of the film tickets on the internet. 第二节：完成句子。（共7小题，每小题2分，满分14分） 57. Peter和我都不够力气搬这个箱子。

Neither Peter nor I am _______ _______ to carry this heavy box. 58. 亚运会之后，广州发生了很大的变化。

Since the Asian Games, great changes _______ _______ _______ in Guangzhou. 59. 付了款之后，网上书店才回送书给你。

The book from the online shop _______ _______ _______ _______ you until you pay for it.

60.读完这一本书花了你多少时间呢？

_______ _______ _______ it _______ you to finish reading this book?

61. 艾米莉老师给我们提的建议多么有用啊！这条建议是如此实用以致于我们能提前完成任务。

_______ _______ advice Miss Emily gave us! It was _______ practical _______ we could finish the task ahead of time.

62.人们都很关心那个处在危险中的孩子。

People all cared for the child_______ _______ _______ _______. 63. 我想知道今早他为什么迟到了。

I want to know _______ _______ _______ _______ this morning.

第三节：书面表达（满分15分）

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