1、2022年广东省广州市增城区第二中学中考二模英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、语法选择With a determined look on his face, Chicagos Michael McCarthy held on to the banister (扶手) and _1_ to the top of the Willis Tower not long ago. The Tower stands 1,451 feet (442 meters) tall, the highest building in the US.As he got to the last step, Mc
2、Carthy _2_ fell down, but that didnt stop him. The _3_ boy finally finished climbing the 2,109 steps and arrived at the top, where he enjoyed cheers from many people.“I just want to show people that _4_ a kid with no legs can do it, anyone can do it,” McCarthy said.McCarthy, _5_ was born without leg
3、s, has to wear prosthetic legs (假肢) and use a stick _6_. But McCarthy has a strong heart. He believes having a disability should not stop anyone _7_ achieving his or her success.He has been in a special school since he was four. When he decided to climb the Willis Tower, his teacher, Jeff Kohn, _8_
4、by his determination and offered to help train him. They spent more than ten hours _9_ climbing stairs and keeping balance with _10_ prosthetics and sticks on the steps every day. “It seems that he never knows _11_ difficult it is. Sometimes I was so tired that I asked him to rest for a day,” said K
5、ohn. “_12_ he said he was still full of energy and wanted _13_ day of exercise.”Kohn always walked with McCarthy for the climb. “I saw he went even faster in the last 10 floors.” said Kohn. “He is _14_ sportsman Ive ever seen.”McCarthy said he was proud of _15_ and that the tower now holds a special
6、 meaning. “When Im older, Ill point to the building and say Look at this building.” he said.1AclimbsBclimbedCwas climbingDclimb2AnearBnearbyCnearlyDnearer3A14 years oldB14-years-oldC14 year oldD14-year-old4AifBunlessCuntilDalthough5AwhichBwhoCwhatDwhose6Ato walkBwalksCwalkDwalking7AofBforCinDfrom8Ai
7、s movingBwas movingCis movedDwas moved9ApractiseBto practiseCpractisingDpractised10AaBanCtheD/11AthatBhowCwhenDwhat12AbecauseBsoCbutDand13AanotherBothersCotherDthe other14AstrongBstrongerCstrongestDthe strongest15AhimBheChisDhimself二、完形填空I grew up in the countryside. I didnt understand what it broug
8、ht to me until I became an adult. It helped me learn more _16_ skills than my peers who grew up in cities.I learned to cook at around 10 years old. The first skill I mastered was making dough. Since my parents often came home _17_, a prepared dough would help my family have supper sooner. I thought
9、it would be _18_ because I often see my mom do itjust mix water and flour, right? Not quite? It turned out to be a mess for a while. First I made the dough too soft. Then I made it too hard. But as I kept _19_, I learned the trick.Later, I cooked fried dishes and things like dumplings. I fell in lov
10、e with cooking. Its a good way to relax. More importantly, thanks to my cooking skill, I live _20_ during the pandemic. Now working from home, I cook every meal instead of ordering delivery. It saves money and I dont have to _21_ delivery drivers to feed me.Besides cooking, I did a lot of farm work
11、in my childhood. I got to know how to plant vegetables. Though it was hard work, the experience taught me things that many of my _22_ still dont know. I once discussed this with my friends from the city. They thought it was a pity that they didnt have the _23_ to learn these things in their lives.Im
12、 so happy to hear that labor education will be _24_ in China. Starting with the upcoming fall semester, students in primary and middle schools will have at least one class every week to learn basic household skills like cooking and cleaning. _25_ me! These practical skills will help you for the rest
13、 of your life.16ApracticalBperfectCdifficultDunexpected17AsuddenlyBangrilyClateDlonely18AsecretBdeliciousCeasyDcomplicated19AeatingBtryingCseeingDtraining20AclevererBricherClongerDbetter21Await forBthink aboutClearn fromDrelate with22ApeersBrelativesCstudentsDparents23AplanBchanceCmethodDnecessity24
14、AoverlookedBdiscussedCrequiredDforbidden25AContactBPleaseCValueDTrust三、阅读单选The herd of 14 wild Asian elephants wandering around in southwestern Chinas Yunnan province successfully went through the last natural barrier on its way home and returned to its traditional habitat in Puer city on Friday.At
15、1 a.m., the elephants, which had left their habitat in Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, crossed the Babian River and entered Ninger county in Puer city, one of the three major habitats of Asian elephants in Yunnan. The northbound trip, lasting about 18 months, finally ended without any harm to
16、 either the elephants or local residents. The herd departed from its traditional habitat in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous district last year and started traveling north in April. It passed through eight counties in the province during the journey. In June, it eventually reached the suburbs of Kunming
17、, the provincial capital.The herd started its journey with 16 members, but three of them dropped out, while two calves were born on the journey. In June a bull elephant broke away from the group and wandered off on his own. In July, the bull elephant was lifted into a cage on the back of a truck and
18、 returned to Xishuangbanna.The Asian elephant is listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The animal, which can be found in the areas of Yunnan bordering Myanmar and Laos, is also under first-class State protection in China. Shen Qingzhong, a senior engi
19、neer from the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, said its unavoidable that the elephants will make another journey in the future as migration is a normal activity for elephants. “Historically, Asian elephants used to live in many parts of the country. Migration is in their nature. It helps the s
20、pecies enlarge its area and have more chances to improve its gene pool（基因库）by mating with different groups,” he said.The forestry department and the provincial government plan to develop a national park, which aims to provide habitat protection for the elephants and a balanced relationship with resi
21、dents.26Which of the following is TRUE?AThe elephants habitat is far away from Kunming.BThe elephants moved towards the south of Yunnan.CThe elephants spent over two years finishing the journey.DThe elephants finally settled in the busy centre of Kunming.27In June, how many elephants continued their
22、 journey together?A16.B15.C14.D13.28What can we infer from the engineers words?AElephants used to live in its territory.BElephants can benefit from migration.CMigration is an abnormal activity for elephants.DElephants have less chances to improve their gene.29What does the article mainly talk about?
23、AMigration of Asian elephants.BThe habitats of the elephants.CHow to protect the elephants.DElephants return from the journey.The moment that Jiang Mengnan received the Touching China Person of the Year Award for 2021, she said she most wanted to express her thanks to her parents.Born in 1992, Jiang
24、s world has been silent since she was 6 months old. At that time, she was given a harmful drug mistakenly, which damaged her hearing. So Jiangs parents taught her to learn vocalization and lip reading.When Jiang learn to talk, she used her hands to feel the vibration（震动）of her parents vocal cords（声带
25、）. When reading Pinyin, she carefully looked at the lips of other peoples pronunciations to know the formation of each syllable. Learning a single word can take at least 1000 practice attempts for Jiang, and different people having different mouth movements added difficulty when it came to lip readi
26、ng.Through lip reading and self-study, she was able to keep up with learning and was accepted by Jilin University School of Pharmacy with a high score of 615. In 2018, she was accepted as a PhD candidate at Tsinghua Universitys School of Life Sciences.Jiangs story is one of victory over difficulty.
27、More importantly, she is helping inspire disabled children to struggle for success and challenge the low expectations that some in society still place on them. Because of her hearing loss, she couldnt be a doctor. Instead, she chose pharmacy（药剂学）to help reduce peoples pain and assist their recovery.
28、 Another crucial way she aims to contribute is by teaching children in similar situations not to be limited by their disability. She tells students in special education schools to do their best to achieve as much as a so-called healthy person.She stressed that people with disabilities have no need t
29、o feel discouraged, as they can do the same or even better than non-disabled people around them. When God closes a door, he opens a window, and this girl believes that all challenges are gifts.30What led Jiang to lose her hearing?AShe was born with hearing disability.BShe was injured in a car accide
30、nt.CShe suffered from a high fever.DShe took medicine by mistake.31What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?AJiangs experiences of language learning.BJiangs attempts to overcome social anxiety.CJiangs advice on mastering pronunciation skills.DJiangs success in the college entrance examination.32How d
31、oes Jiang help disabled children?ABy teaching them to learn lip reading.BBy treating them with free medicine as a doctor.CBy encouraging them to face their disability bravely.DBy investing money in building schools for them.33What can we learn from Jiangs story?AHard work pays off.BWell begun is hal
32、f done.CActions speak louder than words.DYou cannot judge a book by its cover.With jeweled pins in her hair, a sweeping red silk dress hung over her gauze(薄纱) sleeves, Beijinger Xin Nan looks like shes just stepped out of a dynasty hundreds of years in the past.Xin Nan is wearing Hanfu, or Han cloth
33、ing, which has traditionally been the dress for a few lovers on important Chinese holidays such as the Mid-autumn Festival and Lunar New Year. But these days, the Hanfu movement has grown to become a subculture seeking to bring back to life pre-Qing Dynasty clothing. The past few years have even see
34、n Hanfu gain a degree of global recognition, finding its way onto the New York and Paris Fashion Week runways.Hanfus entry into modern life has been inspired by the popularity of historical dramas. Its said that China now has over three and a half million Hanfu lovers as it is considered one of the
35、most important embodiments(体现) of Chinese traditional culture.Today, its not uncommon to see a group of girls in these elegant flowing robes taking selfies. Dressed in her Tang-Dynasty-inspired ourfit, Xin Nan explained, “Over the past few years, more and more people have been walking in the street,
36、 dressed in Hanfu, as if it were their everyday clothing.”Hanfus growing popularity is reflected in the expansion of the associated business. The number of Hanfu merchants on the e-commerce platform Taobao grew three times between 2015 and 2019. According to a report by iiMedia, in 2019, Hanfu sales
37、 in China were worth 4.52 billion yuan ($695 million).To Xin Nan, Hanfu is more than just a style of dress; rather, its a way of life. “I think Hanfu has a special charm. When Im wearing it, I feel Ive returned to that dynasty.” she said. She explained that it inspires her with a sense of elegance a
38、nd grace. “The moment I put on Hanfu, thats how Ill behave.”34Why is Xin Nan mentioned in the first paragraph?ATo clarify a question.BTo describe a sense.CTo introduce the topic.DTo make a comparison.35What contributes to the popularity of Hanfu?AThe promotion of Hanfu merchants.BThe appearance in P
39、aris Fashion Week.CThe development of the fashion industry.DThe influence of Chinese traditional culture.36The underlined word “charm” in Paragraph 6 means _ in Chinese.A要求B品质C功能D魅力37Which of the following is the best title for the text?AThe Benefits of Wearing HanfuBThe Way of Being Elegant in Life
40、CThe Expansion of Chinese EconomyDThe Rebirth of Chinese Traditional HanfuNew discoveries1. Better way for us to flyNASA developed a plane that makes flying more environmentally friendly. The X-Plane is an experimental all-electric aircraft. Instead of fuel-powered engines, the X-Plane gets its powe
41、r from batteries. The aircraft is also quieter than fuel-powered planes, as its electric components(部件)change the way it sounds. It has 14 electric motors and propellers(螺旋桨), allowing it to fly more efficiently(高效地). It began to be tested in 2020.2. Can potted plants help?It was long thought that k
42、eeping potted(盆栽的)plants in your home can make the air fresher. New research says that this is not true. US researcher Michael Waring reviewed a NASA study that said that potted plants could remove pollution from the air. However, the NASA experiment was done in a sealed chamber(密封室), which is diffe
43、rent from a typical home. Keeping a couple of windows open is a better way to keep the air fresh in your home.3. New way to fight germsResearchers in Hong Kong have found a way to stop superbugs, which are bacteria(细菌)that are highly resistant(有抵抗力的)to most medicine. The researchers have created a n
44、ew class of antibiotics(抗生素). These antibiotics work by stopping two proteins that bacteria use to grow. Older antibiotics dont work as well as they used to because bacteria have learned how to resist them.4. Making reading easierIn recent years, therapy(治疗)dogs have become popular as part of readin
45、g programs for children. Why is this? A study by Canadian experts found that children spend more time reading and show more interest when a dog is around. They did an experiment with 17 children in grades one through three. Experts think dogs can help children build confidence. Dogs dont notice or c
46、are if children make mistakes when reading. They wont interrupt them either.38What might Michael Waring suggest?AKeeping potted plants in a sealed chamber.BKeeping potted plants in a typical home.CKeeping windows open.DKeeping windows closed.39The underlined word “them” refers to _.AsuperbugsBmedici
47、neCtwo proteinsDolder antibiotics40Which of the following is NOT true?AThe X-Plane does less harm to the environment.BPotted plants can remove pollution.CDogs can help develop childrens reading interests and build their confidence.DOlder antibiotics have always worked well.四、阅读还原5选5阅读短文及文后AE选项，选出可以填入15各题空白处的最佳选项。The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. _41_ By helping them develop classic skills that wi
