1、2023年四川省绵阳市江油市中考一模英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读单选No one wants to be in a life-or-death situation. However, if you are in a dangerous situation, what will you do, fight or flight?When 13-year-old Joe Rowlands and his dad were in a kayak（皮艇） accident, the brave teenager chose to fight. He not only fought f
2、or his own life, but also saved his fathers.On that day, Joe and his father Paul were out on their kayak off the coast of Anglesey in the UK. Suddenly they noticed that the kayak was starting to fill with water. Then they found out there was a hole in the floor of the boat. Without another choice, P
3、aul turned the boat over. He asked Joe to climb on top so that he could push the boat to a nearby island.However, the rough （汹涌的）waves made it too hard for Paul to push the boat to land. They had to swim without the boat. Luckily, Joe made his way to the island safely. But when he looked back, he fo
4、und his dad was no longer swimming. Risking his life, Joe jumped back into the cold water and managed to drag（拽） his dad up onto some rocks. Then Joe did CPR（心肺复苏） on his dad until he came around.“I know I can never pay him back for saving my life and Im very proud of him. He acted with courage beyo
5、nd his years, Paul said of his son.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。1What did Joe do that day?AHe went kayaking with his dad.BHe went kayaking all by himself.CHe watched a kayak race at home.DHe walked along the coast of Anglesey.2When the boat started to fill with water, how did Paul deal with it?ABy fixing the boat
6、up.BBy shouting for help.CBy turning the boat over. DBy pushing the boat with Joe.3After finding his dad was no longer swimming, Joe .Aswam to the island nearbyBdragged the boat onto rocks to save his dadCdid CPR on his dad at onceDjumped back into the water to save his dad4What does the underlined
7、phrase “came around” most probably mean? ALost his life.BCame back to life.CRan around the rock.DGave up the boat.5From the passage, we can infer（推断）that .APaul and Joe successfully finished their kayakingBJoe showed the ability to face danger without fearCPaul was angry because Joe risked his life
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11、rt?AAt 10:40 a.m.BAt 4 p.m.CAt 7 p.m.DAt 8 p.m.8What kind of food is not offered in the party?ADrinks.BCakes.CFruits.DLocal dishes.9How can you tell the couple that youd like to go?ABy writing a letter.BBy sending an email.CBy making a phone call.DBy leaving a message online.10What is the text?AA po
12、ster.BAn invitation.CA letter.DA diary.For her 85th birthday, I gave my mother an iPad. Shed never used a computer. She had a bad relationship with her TV remote control (遥控器) and a terrible history with her mobile phone.She had great interest in the iPad, and she believed that if she didnt keep up
13、with technology, shed one day find herself in a modern kitchen, “unable to make any food”.Our first task was email. She quickly learned it but still liked calling or visiting in person better.Next, we dealt with Tik Tok. Mom is a video lover. She was excited to see so many short videos on Tik Tok.La
14、ter, she tried Podcasts, she learned to WeChat, she even started emailing her grandchildren often.Then, mom is a reader. I taught her how to download (下载) the library app and buy a VIP card. Now she often downloads e-books herself.She became interested in all the icons (图标), so we set up a weekly cl
15、ass, which takes place over the phone, each of us with our iPads. One day, I spent 45 minutes helping her find the search app.We also WeChat and email. She reads e-books in the middle of the night. She watches TV shows and knows whats popular. But she has not yet successfully surfed the Internet. Sh
16、e would like to read the newspapers, but pop-up ads (弹窗广告) are problematic. She touches them without knowing about it and then ends up on some strange pages.I cant wait for the day when we can sit down face to face and surf the Internet together. Yesterday, she WeChatted me. “Ive made a decision,” s
17、he said. “Im going to learn how to make use of every piece of technology in the house-including the TV remote.”11Which part of the story can we get from Paragraphs 1 and 2?AThe ending.BThe background.CThe development.DThe most exciting part.12Which of the following is the right order according to th
18、e passage?a. Mom could email others often.b. Mom felt excited about Tik Tok.c. Mom got interested in all the icons.d. Mom could download the library app.AadbcBcabdCacdbDbadc13What did mom learn in the weekly classes?AHow to cook good food.BHow to use the iPad well.CHow to clean up the house.DHow to
19、make short videos.14What problem did mom meet when reading newspapers?AThe news was strange.BShe couldnt read at night.CThere were too many ads.DShe touched pop-up ads.15What might they discuss about in next weeks class?ASurfing the Internet.BUsing the TV remote.CChanging another house.DSending emai
20、ls to friends.Fear is the bad feeling that one has when he is in danger or when a particular thing frightens him. A German proverb goes “Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is.” This is quite true as fear will often cause people to imagine the worst and act unreasonably. In that case, can fear be any
21、 good?Personally, I think a small amount of fear is good and even necessary as it not only acts as a form of control and prevention but also serves to oneself. However, being overly fearful is bad as it will seriously hamper(阻碍) mans progress. In this essay, I will discuss how fear can be a double-e
22、dged sword, bringing both advantages and disadvantages to man.Fear is good as it prevents people from doing dangerous acts and prompts(促使) them to control and regulate their behavior. Next, fear is good as it is a powerful motivator(促进因素) . For people themselves such as students and businessmen, the
23、 fear of failure will prompt them to work hard and put in their best effort in their studies and business undertakings. This will lead to results and progress.Although fear is good, man must keep in mind that too much fear may be harmful to his development. Being overly fearful of the unknown will p
24、revent people from venturing(敢于去) into areas previously unexplored. For example, in the area of space exploration, Apolo 11 would have never landed the first humans on the moon if they had let fear get in the way of their dream. To get great achievements, man must learn to conquer his fear and find
25、the courage to overcome the difficulties that life presents. Only then can the human race continue to make progress and enjoy the sweet smell of success.In sum, fear is good as it will finally lead to a well-controlled and motivated society. Nevertheless, people must keep in mind that they should no
26、t beclouded by fear as it will stop their progress. I believe that a small dose of fear and a good deal of courage will make a great man as such a man will have the spirit to pursue his goals and the sense to act responsibly in the process.16Whats the meaning of the sentence “Fear makes the wolf big
27、ger than he is.”?AIf a person feels fear, the wolf will be bigger.BIf a wolf is bigger, the person will feel terrible.CFear makes persons think the wolf will be smaller than before.DFear will often cause people to imagine the worst and act unreasonably.17How many advantages of fear are there in Para
28、graph 3?A1B2C3D418The writer mentions Apolo 11 in Paragraph 4 to show that _.Aexploration helps us to realize our dreamsBpeople can overcome fears that life presentsCexploring the space is a good way to overcome fearsDpeople should not be overly afraid of the unknown areas19What can we learn from th
29、e passage?AFailure in business can lead to good results.BFear can help people learn to behave properly.CFailure in studies can help the students make great progress.DFear of failure in studies can encourage students to study hard.20What is the writers main purpose in writing this passage?ATo encoura
30、ge us to overcome fear and act responsibly.BTo explain why a little amount of fear is of benefit to people.CTo advise us to be neither overly fearful nor completely fearless.DTo introduce the ways of preventing us from being overly fearful.二、完形填空Most people think the capital of the movie world is Ho
31、llywood, in America. _21_, the real movie capital is Mumbai,in India. Mumbai used to be known as Bombay. The movie industry there is often called “Bollywood”. Bollywood makes twice. _22_ many movies as Hollywoodover 1000 movies a year. The movies from Bollywood are very different from those made in
32、Hollywood. Bollywood movies are much _23_ than most Hollywood movies. Most Bollywood movies are more than three hours long, and _24_ singing, dancing, action, adventure, mystery and romance. Because Bollywood movies have so many different themes, this style of movie is sometimes called a “masala” mo
33、vie “masala” is an Indian word for a _25_ of different spices (香料).21AUsuallyBLuckilyCBesidesDHowever22AsoBasCforDthan23AfewerBmoreClongerDshorter24AkeepBincludeCfollowDteach25AmixBsmellCtasteDnameAlex was a giraffe who lived in a zoo with his mom, dad and other giraffe friends. As Alex grew, he _26
34、_ his neck was much shorter than the others. He began to get _27_. But his mother told him that he was special. She said it did not matter how short or long his neck was.Alex tried not to think about his short _28_. But as his friends grew taller and taller, his neck _29_ short. Sometimes the other
35、giraffes _30_ him, but his parents told him not to worry. They said that he should be happy with himself the way he was. He tried, but he could not even play in some giraffe sports. He was just too _31_.One day, one of the zoo workers came and took Alex away. Alex was frightened. Would he have to le
36、ave the zoo just _32_ he didnt have a long neck? The zoo worker calmed Alex down and gave him some food. He felt better. Then he led Alex into another area of the zoo. There was a small _33_ between the two areas. Alex was the only giraffe that could fit through it.Soon Alexs parents came to see him
37、. “I told you that you were special,” his mother said. “The zoo has made a place just for _34_ because so many people want to see how special you are!” She was right. Visitors pointed to him and screamed _35_. They looked happy to see something so special at the zoo.26AwonderedBfoundChopedDagreed27A
38、powerfulBinterestedCenergeticDworried28AlegBtailCneckDnose29AstayedBbecameCturnedDfelt30Alooked afterBfell behindClaughed atDheard of31AtallBshortCfatDthin32AafterBuntilCbecauseDbefore33AcageBbridgeCwindowDdoor34AhimByouCusDme35AexcitedlyBangrilyCsadlyDheavily三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答
39、案写在答题卡的相应位置。Do you know the girl in the picture? Yes, she is Eillen Gu. Shes Chinas sports star of freeskiing (自由式滑雪).Eileen Gu was born in the United States. She has _36_ American father and a Chinese mother. She can speak both Chinese and English very _37_ (good).Eileen Gu started skiing in Califo
40、rnia at the age of three. Five years later, she _38_ (join) a freeskiing team. Every weekend, it would take her and her mom four hours _39_ (drive) there to learn freeskiing.In 2019, after _40_ (win) her first World Cup in Italy, Eileen made a big _41_ (decide) to compete for China. Its the birthlan
41、d of her mother _42_ comes from Beijing.In 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, she won _43_ (second) gold medals in Big Air and halfpipe, and a silver medal in slopestyle.Many people look up to Eileen Gu because she has made Olympic history! People say Eileen Gu is _44_ (talent), but she says that
42、talent is only one percent of her _45_ (successful), and ninety-nine percent comes from her hard work. She also encourages young people to work hard to achieve their dreams.四、阅读信息摘录阅读短文，然后完成文后的思维导图，每空不超过3个词。We sometimes say the lion is “the king of the jungle” because it is stronger and more dangero
43、us than the other animals. Most other animals in the jungle run more slowly than the lion, so it can hunt better. The lion is the top animal in the land food chain.In the sea, the shark is at the top of the food chain. Most other sea animals swim much more slowly than it. It can also use its big tee
44、th to catch other sea animals and eat them.What is at the top of the worlds food chain? Humans are! We are not the biggest or fastest, but we are the cleverest! We could not catch up with most animals, so we invented cars and now we can move the fastest. We could not fight better than a lion, so we
45、invented guns. Now we can hunt the best.Peoples inventions help a lot, but they can be dangerous, too. For example, many years ago in Inner Mongolia, people used guns to kill a lot of wild wolves.The wild wolves usually eat wild rabbits. But in recent years, the number of wild rabbits is becoming bi
46、gger and bigger because the number of wild wolves is getting smaller and smaller.The wild rabbits competed for the grass with the sheep and cows. Much of the grassland became desert because the rabbits destroyed (毁坏) it seriously.Remember that we are a part of the food chain, we are in danger, too!
47、If we protect animals, we are protecting ourselves. Luckily, people have paid much attention to such problems. We will do more things to keep the balance of ecosystem in the future.The food chain of land animals:The lion can run _46_ most other animals.The words food chain:Peoples inventions are _47_ but dangerous.The food chain of s
