1、2024年湖北省十堰市实验中学教联体中考一模英语试题一、完形填空阅读短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In the forest, high up on the steep (陡峭的) shore, and not far from the open sea, stood a very old oak (橡树) tree. It was three hundred and sixty- five years old, but that long time felt like the same 1 of days to us. We wake up in
2、 the morning and go to sleep at night, and then we have our dreams. The trees life is 2 : it has to stay awake for three seasons of a year and only gets to rest during winter.During warm summers, the short- lived 3 , called Ephemera, would flutter (振翅而飞) around the old tree, enjoying life and feelin
3、g happy. 4 one of these tiny creatures ever rested on one of the trees large leaves, the oak would say, “Poor little creature (动物)! Your whole life 5 only for a single day. It must be quite sad.”“What do you mean?” the little creature would always reply. “ 6 around me is so wonderfully bright, and w
4、arm, and beautiful, and it makes me so happy.”“But only for one day, and then it is all over.” “ Over?” 7 the fly. “What is the meaning of over? Are you over too?”“I will 8 live for thousands of days, and my day lasts for whole seasons. It is so long that you could never 9 it.”“No? Well, I dont unde
5、rstand. You may have thousands of my days, but they dont change much. I have thousands of 10 in which I can be joyful and happy. So, I have a question for you: does all the beauty of the world 11 when you die?”“No,” replied the tree. “It will certainly last much 12 than I can even think of.”“Well, t
6、hen,” said the little fly, “We have the same time to live; only we have different ways of 13 it.”The little creature 14 happily with its wings in the air, enjoying in the sweet pleasure around it. The long and beautiful day seemed to it so full of joy. Finally, when the sun went down, it felt tired
7、of all its 15 , and its wings could no longer carry it. It gently glides (滑) down onto the soft grass. With a nod of its little head, it peacefully and sweetly fell asleep.1AkindBnumberCcolorDperiod2AinterestingBconvenientCcolorfulDdifferent3AfliesBbutterfliesCdragonsDbees4AAlthoughBSinceCIfDBefore5
8、AlastsBkeepsCraisesDplays6ANothingBSomethingCAnythingDEverything7AcriedBrepeatedCsmiledDshouted8AsimplyBgenerallyCprobablyDcomfortably9AimagineBcollectCachieveDdescribe10AweeksByearsCmonthsDmoments11AseparateBdisappearCshineDdiscover12AquickerBshorterClongerDslower13AcountingBwastingCturningDmaking1
9、4AwroteBshookCswamDdanced15AprotectionBsatisfactionChappinessDachievement二、阅读理解Have you ever wanted to grow some vegetables at home by yourself? Spinach (菠菜) is a great choice. It grows easily throughout the year and it has many health benefits.When should you plant spinach?Spinach can survive (存活)
10、temperatures as low as 7 degrees Celsius (摄氏度), but thats not good for its growth. Spinach seeds sprout (发芽) best in soil temperatures between 7 and 24 degrees Celsius. Once the seeds have sprouted, the vegetable grows best in daytime temperatures between 15 and 27 degrees Celsius. Temperatures abov
11、e 29 degrees Celsius can influence its taste, making it bitter.Where should you grow spinach?Pot size: A 15- to 20- centimeter- deep pot would be the best. Depending on your space, it can be as wide as you want.Make sure your pot has a hole at the bottom.Soil: For growing spinach in pots, use a mix
12、rich in organic matter (有机物). Make sure it wont get waterlogged (浸透水的) easily.Spacing: Give each spinach plant seven centimeters of space. If you want to harvest (收获) large leaves, give each plant a little more space.Position: If you are growing spinach in the fall and winter, keep the plants in a s
13、unny place. Make sure they receive at least four hours of direct sunlight every day. For spring and summer planting, place your plants in a position that receives some shade (阴凉), especially in the afternoon.How should you take care of your spinach?Watering: Keep the soil moist (湿润的) but not wet. Wa
14、terlogging will lead to rot (腐烂). Avoid watering the leaves.Fertilizing (施肥): To grow healthy spinach, you need to provide nitrogen (氮素). Use a slow- drop fertilizer. It will provide nitrogen and other nutrients (养分) slowly.When can you harvest?Spinach grows quickly. You can harvest when the plant h
15、as formed at least five healthy leaves (710 centimeters in length), usually within one month after it sprouts.16How many pieces of advice did the writer give us on growing spinach?AThree.BFour.CFive.DSix.17What temperature is the most suitable for growing spinach?A7 to 24 degrees Celsius at night.B1
16、5 to 27 degrees Celsius at night.C7 to 24 degrees Celsius during the daytime.D15 to 27 degrees Celsius during the daytime.18Which pot would be the best one for your spinach?AA 7- to 10- centimeter- deep pot without any holes in the bottom.BA 10- to 15- centimeter- deep pot with some holes in the bot
17、tom.CA 15- to 24- centimeter- deep pot without any holes in the bottom.DA 15- to 20- centimeter- deep pot with a hole in the bottom.19Whats the correct order of growing spinach?keep the soil moist and provide nutrients slowlyprepare spinach seeds, a proper size of pot and rich soilharvest the spinac
18、h when they have five healthy leavesplant some spinach seeds in a pot with certain spacegive them proper sunlight and wait for them to sproutABCD20Whats the passage mainly about?AHow to grow spinach.BWhen to plant spinach.CWhen to harvest spinach.DHow to take care of the spinach.Asimov was born in 1
19、920 in Russia. When he was three years old, he moved to New York City with his family. Making a go of life in America turned out to be more difficult than they had expected. Finally, Asimovs father managed to buy a candy store. It turned out that this decision would have a big influence on Asimovs f
20、uture.As a child, Asimov worked long hours in the store. Over time, he noticed that the sci-fi magazines kept drawing customers in. These magazines told stories about things like aliens (外星人). Asimov became interested in them. His father, however, thought that sci-fi magazines were trash. He told hi
21、s son not to waste time reading about things that “do not exist and never will”.The ban didnt kill Asimovs love of science fiction. He continued to read those magazines secretly. While they opened the door to a whole new world for the boy, the room where he learned useful things like the art of stor
22、ytelling was a library of more serious books. In order to satisfy his desire to read, his father gave him a library card. The boy became a regular visitor to the local public library. As Asimov himself once wrote, “I got my real education in the public library. For a poor boy whose family could not
23、afford to buy books, the library was like a door to wonder. I can never be thankful enough that I chose to walk into that library and make the most of it.”Asimov sold his first sci-fi story when he was still in high school. As his writing kept improving, his stories became more and more popular. By
24、the time he was 36, Asimov was widely considered to be a master of science fiction. He created the word “robotics” and invented the famous Three Laws of Robotics. Its hard to believe that these great achievements all started from a love of “trashy” magazines in a candy store.21What can we know about
25、 Asimovs childhood?AHe lived in Russia for two years.BHis family left for Russia when he was young.CHis family lived an interesting life in New York.DHe worked in the candy store for a long time.22What can we infer from the second paragraph?AThe customers were curious about sci-fi magazines.BAsimov
26、was born with interests on sci-fi stories.CAsimovs father liked reading sci-fi magazines.DAsimovs father thought science fiction was real.23What does the underlined part “whole new world” mean?AThe new school life in New York.BHis new hobby of reading books.CThe interesting science fiction stories.D
27、Different candies in the candy store.24Why could Asimov be master of science fiction?AThe free time in his store.BThe card of the library.CHis fathers support.DHis interests and efforts.25Whats the best title of the passage?ALibrary Was a Door to WonderBAsimov, the Candy Store KidCA Writer of Scienc
28、e FictionDThree Laws of RoboticsEvery year almost all of the 330 million tennis balls made worldwide are thrown away. Lots of them end up in landfill, where they can take up to 400 years to decompose (分解). The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is trying to find out if tennis balls can be produce
29、d and used in a way that is kinder to the planet.Tennis balls are made from an air- filled rubber core (橡胶芯). They are coated in glue and covered in felt (毛毡) which cant be recycled. Although rubber can be recycled, the glue that holds the felt covering onto it is so strong that the two cant be easi
30、ly separated. The best quality tennis balls are used by the worlds top players. They are usually made from new materials latex (胶乳). This is a milky sticky material collected from cuts made in rubber trees and mixed with chemicals.Players dont use tennis balls for very long before they are replaced.
31、 In big tennis games, the balls are hit so hard that they are changed after the first seven games, and then every nine games after that. This is to make sure the balls stay smooth and energetic.The ITF has put together a team of scientists to try to find a way to design a fully recyclable tennis bal
32、l. They are also testing to see if tennis balls could be used for longer before being replaced.Not all used tennis balls go to waste. The balls used at the Wimbledon championships are sold to the public. Some are given to wildlife charities, which use them as homes for harvest mice. Some are used as
33、 dog toys or to make a flooring material for tennis clubs and horse- riding centers.26How did the writer lead into his writing?ABy listing facts.BThrough imaging.CBy showing examples.DThrough giving advice.27Which of the following material in a tennis ball can be used again?AGlue.BFelt.CRubber.DLate
34、x.28What does Paragraph 3 mainly want to tell us?AThe tennis balls are used for many times.BIt is a waste if we replaced the tennis balls so often.CThe tennis ball would be changed after the first seven games.DPlayers replace the balls to keep them stay in the best condition.29What does the ITF do t
35、o make the used tennis ball be friendlier to the planet?AThey try to find new materials that could be recycled.BThey make a team of scientists to find ways.CThey test to use the tennis balls more times.DThey sell the balls to wildlife charities or horse- riding centers.30Where is the passage probabl
36、y taken from?AA Sports Guide.BMovie Review.CA Book Review.DGreen Environment.阅读短文，从方框中所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯。选项中有一项为多余选项。Part of growing up is learning how to work things out for yourself. However, when youre feeling upset, puzzled or lost, you dont have to fight alone. 31 There are lots of re
37、asons why you could need help, for example, with schoolwork, solving a disagreement, learning a new skill, or when you feel sad, anxious or angry. Feeling down because youre finding something difficult, or its taking a long time to make progress, can also make you feel like you cant do it. 32 When y
38、oure fighting with something but you tell yourself you should be able to do it on your own, asking for help will move you forward more quickly than trying on your own.What stops you asking for help 33 It can be tricky if youre not sure who to ask. You might think they havent got the time. If you thi
39、nk asking for a helping hand is a sign of weakness, it makes it harder to turn to another person. An expert says asking for help can feel risky. “We may feel scared that it wont be taken seriously or that it isnt a big deal to the other person or even that they wont know what to say.” 34 Everyone fi
40、nds things difficult sometimes. Experts believe asking for help is an act of bravery. “Letting someone in, trusting them with your story and asking them to listen to you and help you come up with ideas of how to deal with a problem takes great courage. When you ask for help, it takes the pressure of
41、f.” 35 By asking for help, you practise speaking up for yourself and saying what you need. It also shows you how someone else might feel when theyre fighting, which means you could be more able to offer a helping hand when someone needs it.AAsking for support is braveBWhen you might need helpCThere
42、are other benefits too.DAsking for help isnt always easy.EAsking for help would be smart choice.FAll signs that you need help三、选词填空阅读短文，从方框中选出正确的词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。reach, appear, be, graduate, if, doubts, with, success, young, directIf life is a journey, then along the way there are
43、 milestones that help us measure the distance (距离) we have traveled on that journey. Some of these milestones have to do with how we age, while others are 36 by things we achieve, or are expected to achieve.By the age of one, a child learns to walk; at the age of two, they can talk. And a person 37
44、as a fully- grown adult by the age of 21. These milestones are part of natural human growth. There 38 other milestones (里程碑), however, which have to do with what we are expected to achieve at certain points in our lives. For example, you are expected to 39 from school, to begin a career (职业), to mar
45、ry and start a family at a certain age.So people call these expectations “social time”. 40 a society needs to remain well-balanced, people have to follow the “timeline” for these milestones. However, on online platforms, young people of today are expressing their serious 41 about “social time”. They
46、 think they should be able to choose “when” they want to achieve them, or even “if” they want to achieve them. But those young people should remember that “social time” has to do 42 “real time”. For most people, as you get older, it becomes more difficult to complete your education or develop a 43 c
47、areer. And, if you wait too long, you may find that “time” has passed you by and you are left to regret (后悔) the things you could have done when you were 44 .It is possible to move lifes milestones a little bit, but they have been placed there on our journey to give us 45 and to help us grow and build our lives. Without milestones, we would just hang around aimlessly.四、任务型阅读阅读短文，用英文填空或回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）。You might imagine that the scariest so
