1、 2019 年广州市初中毕业生学业考试年广州市初中毕业生学业考试 英语英语 一、语法选择一、语法选择 阅读下面短文阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从从 115各题所给的各题所给的 A、B、C和和 D 项中选出最佳选项。项中选出最佳选项。 The first astronauts Since the earliest times, people have looked up at the stars, the moon and the planets. Today people use modern machines _1_at the
2、 sky. This is very different from the situation_2_years ago when people could only use their eyes. Perhaps they dreamed of_3_the universe. When did humans first go into space? The story began not so very long ago, _4_the first astronauts were not people-they were animals. Scientists wanted to make t
3、ravelling to space as _5_ as possible for humans. So they decided to experiment with animals and test_6_ in spaceflights. Insects, mice, frogs, dogs and monkeys were some of the animals_7_first went into space. Many of them _8_, but they helped to make space travel safer for humans. For their great
4、service, we_9_forget these animals. Albert was the first monkey to go into space in 1949. Sadly he died _10_ his spaceship landed back on Earth. _11_ the result was different for Ham the Monkey. His story ended happily when he return to earth_12_very good health. Scientists wanted to know the answer
5、 to the important question: could _13_ animal like Ham do the same things in space as he could do on Earth? The answer came when Ham _14_ into space in 1961. Yes, he did everything well and lived for _15_ 16 years 1. A. look B. to look C. looking D. looked 2. A. thousand B. thousands C. thousand of
6、D. thousands of 3. A. explore B. to explore C. explored D. exploring 4. A. as B. or C. but D. so 5. A. safe B. safer C. safest D. the safest 6. A. they B. them C. their D. theirs 7. A. whom B. what C. that D. whose 8. A. die B. died C. have died D. will die 9. A. shouldnt B. may not C. dont have to
7、D. neednt 10. A. if B. because C. after D. since 11. A. Luck B. Lucky C. Luckier D. Luckily 12. A. at B. on C. in D. for 13. A. a B. an C. the D. / 14. A. send B. sent C. is sent D. was sent 15. A. another B. other C. others D. the others 二、完形填空完形填空 John suddenly jumped off the swing without even sl
8、owing down. He called out nervously, “Mom, wheres Charlie? “He had just _16_he hadnt seen his new puppy for over an hour. John looked around the garden, behind the bushes, and under the picnic table. No dog! His mother heard _17_in his voice as he called her a second time. “ Mom, I cant find Charlie
9、!“ She came outside _18_. “Lets look around the garden first. Dont worry. Im sure hes close by. Both son and mother were _19_now, but still no Charlie. Their calls were not completely wasted, though. Joe, the next-door neighbor, and his two daughters Tania and Julie, immediately agreed to help them
10、_20_the lost dog. But even with five people now searching the towns streets, they had no luck. Charlie was still_21_ Tania suggested they make posters with Charlies _22_She had done this when her own cat was lost a year earlier, she told John, and the cat was found the next day. John agreed. When th
11、ey got home, he made a poster with a photo of Charlie, Then John heard a_23_ and opened his bedroom door. It was Charlie. John was greeted with a big wet kiss Charlie had been_24_ in the bedroom this whole time, sleeping. John had never been so _25_in his life! 16. A. decided B. forgotten C. underst
12、ood D. realized 17. A. anger B. hope C. fear D. warning 18. A. actively B. quickly C. carelessly D. annoyingly 19. A. shouting B. talking C. fighting D. thinking 20. A. give up B. look for C. run after D. take care of 21. A. missing B. asleep C. take D. quiet 22. A. address B. character C. name D. p
13、icture 23. A. mess B. noise C. voice D. song 24. A. shut B. woke C. tied D. saved 25. A. afraid B. silly C. happy D. proud 三、阅读阅读 第一节第一节 阅读理解阅读理解 A An elephant and a crocodile were once standing beside river. They were disputing which was the better animal. “Look at my strength,” said the elephant.
14、“I can pull up a tree, roots and all with my trunk” “Ah! But your skin is not nearly so thick as mine,” replied the crocodile. “No knife or tooth can cut through it.” Just as they were coming to blows, a lion happened to pass. “My dear friends !” said the King of all animals, going up to them. “Let
15、me know the cause of your disagreement.” “Will you kindly tell us which is the better animal?” cried both at once. “Certainly”,said the lion, pointing across the river. “Do you see the soldiers metal hat on that wall?” “Yes!” replied the beasts. “Well, then,” continued the lion, “ go and get it, and
16、 bring it to me, and I shall be able then to decide between you.” Upon hearing this, off they started. The crocodile, being used to the water, reached the opposite side of the river first, and was soon standing beside the wall. Here he waited till the elephant came up. The elephant, seeing that the
17、crocodile had no way of reaching their goal, raised his long trunk, and took down the hat quite easily. They then made their way together back again across the river. The elephant was trying to keep up with the fast-moving crocodile in the water and became careless. When he was forced to turn sharpl
18、y to avoid a floating tree branch, the elephant dropped the hat and it fell to the river bottom. The crocodile noticed the accident, so down he dived, and brought it up in his huge mouth. They then returned, and the crocodile laid the metal hat at the lions feet. The King took it up, and turning to
19、the elephant, said: “You, because of your size and trunk, were able to reach the hat on the wall but, having lost it, you were unable to get it back. And you,” said the lion to the crocodile, “although unable to reach the hat, were able to dive for it and save it. You are both wise and able in your
20、own ways. One is no better than the other.” 26. The underlined word “disputing“ in Paragraph 1 means_. A. playing B. quarrelling C. complaining D. deciding 27. What did the crocodile think was the best about himself? A. His big mouth B. His strong skin C. His swimming skill D. His dangerous teeth 28
21、 How did the lion deal with the animals disagreement? A He ordered them to fight. B. He made a quick decision. C. He suggested a competition D. He asked them to describe themselves 29. What caused the elephant to drop the hat? A. The hat got wet in the river. B. He hit a floating tree C. He was tryi
22、ng to swim too fast D. He wanted to fight the crocodile 30. How were the elephant and the crocodile able to complete their task? A. By working together B. planning carefully C. By sharing their ideas D. By listening to the lion B They say that “travel is the best teacher” and there is no better exam
23、ple of this idea than the Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake (1587-1641). His book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided important scientific information about the countrys land and geography. Born into a wealthy Jian
24、gyin family, Xu became interested in books about different places at an early age and wanted to travel. When he was 18, however, Xus father died and so, it seemed impossible for his travelling dreams. He now was responsible for the family farm and taking care of his 60-year-old mother as tradition r
25、equired. But his mother had different ideas. Understanding her sons love of travel and valuing the knowledge he could get from such experiences, this modern-thinking woman refused to keep her son at home. She agreed that Xu could travel for three months every year, when there was less farm work. So
26、at the age of twenty and with his mothers support, Xu set off for the first time, leaving behind not only his mother but his new wife as well. He would repeat this goodbye each year for most of the next 30 years. During this time, he travelled throughout the Ming kingdom, carefully studying the land
27、s he passed through and recording his experiences and many discoveries in a diary. This diary, which once had over 500,000 words, would eventually become The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake. Although rich, Xu avoided comfortable travel, preferring to go almost everywhere on foot. This way he could research
28、 the environment in detail and get a true picture of the natural world. Many of his trips were to hard-to-reach mountain areas, and through wild forests where few people lived. His willingness to face hardships came at a cost, however. Progress was slow and tiring and he was frequently sick, robbed
29、and beaten during his journeys Sadly Xu became seriously ill during his last and longest journey, a 4-year trip through the Southwest of China. He died in 1641, soon after returning to his hometown for the last time. When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destr
30、oyed or lost. Although incomplete, it still made Xu a travelling legend around the world. 31. What is the passage mainly about_. A. The general details of Xu Xiakes life story B. The difficulties Xu Xiake faced in his travels C. The important discoveries made by Xu Xiake D. The influence of Xus book
31、 The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake 32. Which of the following best describes Xus mother? A. Strict but interesting B. Kind but uneducated C. Helpful and hardworking D. Supportive and open-minded 33. Why did Xu prefer walking during his travels? A. It gave him the chance to meet different kinds of people.
32、 B. It helped him to save money and travel for a longer time. C. It allowed him to see and study the environment in detail. D. It was the only way to reach the places he was interested in. 34. What is true about Xus book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake? A It was only made public after Xu died. B. It ma
33、de Xu very famous during his lifetime. C. It was the first travel book ever written in China. D. It was mainly about the different people of China. 35. What is the correct order for the following events from Xus life? a. He went on his first journey. b. His book was finally printed. c. He returned t
34、o his hometown for the last time. d. He developed an interest in books about other places. e. He started managing the family farm after his father died. A. a-e-d-c-b B. d-e-a-c-b C. d-e-a-b-c D. e-d-a-b-c C 6www.youthnews https:/www.youthnews/yourview YOUTH NEWS News School Life Your View Sport Shou
35、ld Museum Entry Be Free With International Museum Day coming up, today we are asking readers: Should museums be free or should people have to pay for a ticket? Let us know your view. Comments Museums are not only there for enjoyment; they are education. This is why they must be free. While museums n
36、eed a huge amount of money to operate, let the wealthy pay for it. The idea of a person or child interested in art not being able to view it because of cost is wrong Krista Chen(US)-Age 15 Free entry does not attract people or encourage them to appreciate art. Generally people respect things that ar
37、e difficult or costly to get. Museums should require regular visitors to pay a fee, but provide free tickets as prizes for high-achieving students who can appreciate them more. Fred Smith(New Zealand)-Age 14 Museums teach people about their past. This is part of our shared culture that should be ava
38、ilable to everyone, rich or poor People should never be asked to pay an entrance fee. Rob Sanchez (Australia)-Age 17 There are no simple answers. Low ticket prices could help museums stay open.But companies and businessmen should also provide museums with more money and other support. They have a so
39、cial responsibility too. Amber White (UK)-Age 16 I think museums and art galleries should all be free to the public. I do, however, think twice a year the museums should organize money-raising events to help pay for the cost of staying open. Li Mishao(China)-Age 15 36. How many readers support the i
40、dea of free museums? A. 2. B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 37. Who suggests museums should regularly hold special events to collect money? A. Krista Chen. B. Fred Smith C. Rob Sanchez D. Li Mishao 38. Why does Fred Smith believe that free tickets should be given to high-achieving students? A. Students will then stud
41、y harder. B. Museums will attract more visitors C. Museums can make themselves more famous D. These students can better appreciate museums 39. Which of the following does Amber White agree with? A. Businesses should offer museums more help B. People should only pay what they can afford C. Free entry
42、 doesnt encourage visitors to museums D. Everybody should have a chance to visit museums 40. What can we know about the website? A. Its quite a new website B. It was started in Australia C. Its generally for young readers D. It mainly discusses scientific topics D While the start of a new school yea
43、r is always exciting this year was even more so for some students at White Cloud Primary School. They became the worlds first kids to be taught by an electronic teacher. This electronic teacher is not a human-like robot walking around the classroom Instead, he is a computer-created head that appears
44、, when needed, on students computer or phone screens. His name is Bill. Created by technology company Smart Machines, Bill is able to show human-like behavior. He is designed to teach a special program about environmental-friendly power created by the sun and wind. This program, started in 2005, use
45、d to be taught by human teachers. Just like human teachers, Bill is able to immediately respond to the students questions and opinions about the topic. Thanks to computer cameras, he is also able to see and react to students physical actions. For example, if a student smiles at Bill, he responds by
46、smiling back. This two-way exchange helps get the students attention. More importantly, it allows the program developers to improve Bills behavior and knowledge base when needed. The program has been a great success, according to Smart Machines spokesman Robert Frost Frost says, “What is interesting
47、 to me is the childrens reaction to Bill. He really captures their attention.” Frost thinks kids dont find the experience of being taught by smart machines as strange as older people because they have grown up in a time of computers and smart phones. It is doubtful, however, that human educators wil
48、l lose their jobs to Bill any time soon. For one,his talking heads knowledge base is not large. More importantly, even the smartest computer programs cant guess and react to all the unexpected situations that educators face daily. Bills future might be as a “personal tutor”, providing kids with one-
49、on-one help for different subjects and topics. 41. What is Bill? A. A human-like robot B. A kind of computer game C. A computer recording tool D. A computer-created talking head 42. How does the two-way exchange help the program developers? A. It lets them correct students mistakes B. It allows Bill to respond more quickly C. It helps them know how to improve Bill D. It helps them study students body language 43. Th
