1、2019广州市初中毕业生学业考试一、语法选择The first astronautSince 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 dreamed of 3 the u
2、niverse.When did humans first go into space? The story began not so very long ago, 4 the first astronaut were not people they 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. Insects, mice,
3、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 II was the first monkey to go into space in 1949. Sadly he died 10 his spaceship landed back on
4、Earth. 11 the result was different for Ham the Monkey. His story ended happily when he returned 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 Ham 14 into
5、space in 1961. Yes, he did everything well and lived for 15 16 years.1. A. look B. to look C. looking D. looked2. A. thousand B. thousands C. thousand of D. thousands of3. A. explore B. to explore C. explored D. exploring4. A. as B. or C. but D. so5. A. safe B. safer C. safest D. the safest6. A. the
6、y B. them C. their D. theirs7. A. whom B. what C. that D. whose8. A. die B. died C. have died D. will die9. A. shouldnt B. may not C. dont have to D. neednt10. A. if B. because C. after D. since11. A. Luck B. Lucky C. Luckier D. Luckily12. A. at B. on C. in D. for13. A. a B. an C. the D. /14. A. sen
7、ds B. sent C. is sent D. was sent15. A. another B. other C. others D. the other 二、完形填空John suddenly jumped off the swing without even slowing 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 bush
8、es, and under the picnic table. No dog! His mother heard the 17 in his voice as he called her a second time. Mom, I cant find Charlie!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
9、completely wasted, though. Joe, the next-door neighbour, and his two daughters Tania and Julie, immediately agreed to help them 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
10、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 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 bee
11、n 24 in the bedroom this whole time, sleeping. John had never been so 25 in his life!16. A. decided B. forgotten C. understood D. realized17. A. anger B. hope C. fear D. warning18. A. actively B. quickly C. carelessly D. annoyingly19. A. shouting B. talking C. fighting D. thinking20. A. give up B. l
12、ook for C. run after D. take care of21. A. missing B. asleep C. taken D. quiet22. A. address B. character C. name D. picture23. A. message B. noise C. voice D. song24. A. shut B. woken C. tied D. saved25. A. afraid B. silly C. happy D. proud三、阅读第一节 阅读理解AAn elephant and a crocodile were once standing
13、 beside a 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 can cut through it.Just as they were coming to blows,
14、 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 across the river. Do you see the soldiers metal hat on that w
15、all?Yes! replied the beasts.Well, then, continued the lion, go and get 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 wai
16、ted till the elephant came up. The elephant, seeing that the crocodile had no 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 a
17、nd 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 the dived, and brought it up in his huge mouth. They then returned, and the crocodile laid the metal hat a
18、t 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 you, said the lion to the crocodile, although unable to reach the hat, were able to dive for i
19、t 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 .A. playing B. quarrelling C. complaining D. deciding27. What did the crocodile think was best about himself?A. His big mouth. B. His strong skin.C. His
20、swimming skill. D. His dangerous teeth.28. 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.
21、 B. He hit a floating tree branch.C. He was trying to swimming 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. By planning carefully.C. By sharing their ideas. D. By listening to the lion.BThey say that
22、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 book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided important scientific information about the
23、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 19, however, Xus father died and so, it seemed, did his travelling dreams. He now was responsible for the family farm and taking car
24、e 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 experience, this modern-thinking woman refused to keep her son at home. She agreed that Xu could travel for three months every
25、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 years. During this time, he travelled throughout the Mi
26、ng 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 become The travel Notes of Xu Xiake.Although rich, Xu avoided comfortable travel, preferring to go almost everywhe
27、re 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 came at a cost however. Progress was slow and tirin
28、g 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 time. When his diary was finally printed years after
29、 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?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
30、 Xiake.D. They influence of Xus book 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-mind.33. Why did Xu prefer walking during his travels?A. It gave him the chance
31、to meet different kinds of people.B. It helped him to save money and travel for a long 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.34. What is true about Xus book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake?A. It was only made publi
32、c after Xu died. B. It made 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 print
33、ed.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.A. a-e-d-c-b. B. d-e-a-c-b. C. d-e-a-b-c. D. e-d-a-b-c.Cwww.youthnewshttp:/ www.youthnews/your _viewShould Museum Entry Be Free?Wit
34、h 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: Museum are not only there for enjoyment; they are education. This is why they must be free. While museums need a huge amount of money t
35、o 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 are difficult or costly to get
36、. 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 available to everyone, rich or p
37、oor. People should never be asked to pay an entrance fee.Rob Sanchez(Australia) Age 17 There are no simple answer. 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
38、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 1536. How many readers support the idea of free museums?A. 2. B. 3. C.
39、 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 study harder. B. Museums will attract
40、 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. Business should offer museums more help.B. People should only pay what they can afford.C. Free entry doesnt encourage visitors to museu
41、ms.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 discuss scientific topics.DWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was e
42、ven 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, when needed, on students computer
43、 or phone screens. His name is Bill.Created by technology company Smart Machines, Bill is able to show human-like behaviour. He is designed to teach a special program about environment-friendly power created by the sun and wind. This program, started in 2005, used to be taught by human teachers.Just
44、 like human teachers, Bill is able to immediately respond to the students question 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 stud
