1、2019年广东省广州市中考英语真题一、 语法选择（共15分，每小题1分）The first astronautsSince the earliest times, people have looked up at the stars, the moon and the planets. Today people use modern machines 1 at the sky. This is very different from the situation 2 years ago when people could only use their eyes. Perhaps they dre
2、amed 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 peoplethey were animals.Scientists wanted to make travelling to space as 5 as possible for humans. So they decided to experiment with animals and test 6 in spaceflights.
3、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 service, we 9 forget these animals.Albert was the first monkey to go into space in 1949. Sadly he died 10 his spaceship lan
4、ded 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 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 Ha
5、m 14 into space in 1961. Yes, he did everything well and lived for 15 16 years.1. AlookBto lookClookingDlooked2. AthousandBthousandsCthousand ofDthousands of3. AexploreBto exploreCexploredDexploring4. AasBorCbutDso5. AsafeBsaferCsafestDthe safest6. AtheyBthemCtheirDtheirs7. AwhomBwhatCthatDwhose8. A
6、dieBdiedChave diedDwill die9. AshouldntBmay notCdont have toDneednt10. AifBbecauseCafterDsince11. ALuckBLuckyCLuckierDLuckily12. AatBonCinDfor13. AaBanCtheD/14. AsendBsentCis sentDwas sent15. AanotherBotherCothersDthe others二、 完形填空（共15分，每小题1.5分）John suddenly jumped off the swing without even slowing
7、 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!”She cam
8、e 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 20 the lost do
9、g.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 they got home, he
10、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. AdecidedBforgottenCunderstoodDrealized17. AangerBhopeC
11、fearDwarning18. AactivelyBquicklyCcarelesslyDannoyingly19. AshoutingBtalkingCfightingDthinking20. Agive upBlook forCrun afterDtake care of21. AmissingBasleepCtakeDquiet22. AaddressBcharacterCnameDpicture23. AmessBnoiseCvoiceDsong24. AshutBwokeCtiedDsaved25. AafraidBsillyChappyDproud三、 阅读选择（共40分，每小题2
12、分）AAn elephant and a crocodile were once standing beside river. They were disputing which was the better animal.“Look at my strength,” said the elephant. “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
13、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 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
14、 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 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 th
15、e 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 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
16、 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 sharply 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
17、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 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 yo
18、u,” 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 own ways. One is no better than the other.”26. The underlined word “disputing” in Paragraph 1 means .AplayingBquarrellingCcomplainingDdeciding27. What did t
19、he crocodile think was the best about himself?AHis big mouth.BHis strong skin.CHis swimming skill.DHis dangerous teeth.28. How did the lion deal with the animals disagreement?AHe ordered them to fight.BHe made a quick decision.CHe suggested a competition.DHe asked them to describe themselves.29. Wha
20、t caused the elephant to drop the hat?AThe hat got wet in the river.BHe hit a floating tree.CHe was trying to swim too fast.DHe wanted to fight the crocodile.30. How were the elephant and the crocodile able to complete their task?ABy working together.BBy planning carefully.CBy sharing their ideas.DB
21、y listening to the lion.BThey say that “travel is the best teacher” and there is no better example of this idea than the Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake (1587-1641). His bookThe Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided im
22、portant scientific information about the countrys land and geography.Born into a wealthy Jiangyin 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
23、 was responsible for the family farm and taking care of his 60-year-old mother as tradition required.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
24、 agreed that Xu could travel for three months every year, when there was less farm work.So 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 yea
25、rs. During this time, he travelled throughout the Ming kingdom, carefully studying the lands he passed through and recording his experiences and many discoveries in a diary. This diary, which once had over 500,000 words, would eventually becomeThe Travel Notes of Xu Xiake.Although rich, Xu avoided c
26、omfortable travel, preferring to go almost everywhere on foot. This way he could research 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
27、came at a cost, however. Progress was slow and tiring and he was frequently sick, robbed 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
28、time. When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost. Although incomplete, it still made Xu a travelling legend around the world.31. What is the passage mainly about? AThe general details of Xu Xiakes life story.BThe difficulties Xu Xiake faced in his
29、 travels.CThe important discoveries made by Xu Xiake.DThe influence of Xus bookThe Travel Notes of Xu Xiake.32. Which of the following best describes Xus mother?AStrict but interesting.BKind but uneducated.CHelpful and hardworking.DSupportive and open-minded.33. Why did Xu prefer walking during his
30、travels?AIt gave him the chance to meet different kinds of people.BIt helped him to save money and travel for a longer time.CIt allowed him to see and study the environment in detail.DIt was the only way to reach the places he was interested in.34. What is true about Xus bookThe Travel Notes of Xu X
31、iake?AIt was only made public after Xu died.BIt made Xu very famous during his lifetime.CIt was the first travel book ever written in China.DIt 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 b
32、ook was finally printed.c. He returned to 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.Aa-e-d-c-bBd-e-a-c-bCd-e-a-b-cDe-d-a-b-cCYOUTHNEWS News School Life Your View SportShould Museum Entry Be Free
33、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.CommentsMuseums are not only there for enjoyment; they are education. This is why they must be free. While museums need a huge amount of money
34、 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 15Free entry does not attract people or encourage them to appreciate art. Generally people respect things that are difficult or costly to ge
35、t. 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 14Museums teach people about their past. This is part of our shared culture that should be available to everyone, rich or p
36、oor. People should never be asked to pay an entrance fee.Rob Sanchez (Australia)-Age 17There 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 social responsibility too.Amber
37、 White (UK)-Age 16I 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 1536. How many readers support the idea of free museums?A2.B3.C4.D5.3
38、7. Who suggests museums should regularly hold special events to collect money?AKrista Chen.BFred Smith.CRob Sanchez.DLi Mishao.38. Why does Fred Smith believe that free tickets should be given to high-achieving students?AStudents will then study harder.BMuseums will attract more visitors.CMuseums ca
39、n make themselves more famous.DThese students can better appreciate museums.39. Which of the following does Amber White agree with?ABusinesses should offer museums more help.BPeople should only pay what they can afford.CFree entry doesnt encourage visitors to museums.DEverybody should have a chance
40、to visit museums.40. What can we know about the website?AIts quite a new website.BIt was started in Australia.CIts generally for young readers.DIt mainly discusses scientific topics.DWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some students at White Cloud
41、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, when needed, on students computer or phone screens. His name is Bill.Created b
42、y technology companySmart 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, used to be taught by human teachers.Just like human teachers, Bill is able to immedia
43、tely 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 smiling back. This two-way exchange helps get the students attention. More importan
44、tly, it allows the program developers to improve Bills behavior and knowledge base when needed.The program has been a great success, according toSmart Machinesspokesman Robert Frost. Frost says, “What is interesting to me is the childrens reaction to Bill. He really captures their attention.” Frost
45、thinks kids dont find the experience of being taught by smart machines as strange as older people becausetheyhave grown up in a time of computers and smart phones.It is doubtful, however, that human educators will lose their jobs to Bill any time soon. For one, his talking heads knowledge base is no
46、t 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-on-one help for different subjects and topics.41. What is Bill?AA human-like robot.BA k
47、ind of computer game.CA computer recording tool.DA computer-created talking head.42. How does the two-way exchange help the program developers?AIt lets them correct students mistakes.BIt allows Bill to respond more quickly.CIt helps them know how to improve Bill.DIt helps them study students body language.43. The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refers to .AkidsBolder peopleCsmart machinesDprogra
