1、2024年河南省南阳市南召县中考三模英语试题一、阅读理解JOBSTrainee HairdresserA full-time job is offered at Bright City Center, where you can learn from some of the best hairdressers.You will work 40 hours a week on weekdays.Your tasks include: welcoming customers, washing hair, bringing coffee and tea, and keeping the salon
2、(美发厅) clean and tidy at all time.Join us now!Email us at cathy.Writers for Wowee MagazineWowee Magazine is looking for writers for its website.The pay is based on the number of people who read your articles.We want people who:have a creative mindare skillful and talkativelove what they doFor more in
3、formation, send an email to info.Support WorkerDo you have the ability to care for others?Can you understand the old about how they feel?Are you a good listener?Can you work at weekends?We can provide: the pay over $100 per hour, a free uniform, excellent training programs.Email us at jobhuntinggold
4、en-.Models NeededThink you could be a model? If so, we would like to meet you!Girls should be over 16 with a minimum (最小的) height of 172 cm and boys should be over 18 with a minimum height of 182 cm.And you must bring your parent.Email us at infotop-model-. Come to set a meeting date.1What shouldnt
5、Emma do if she works as a hairdresser?AWelcome customers.BWash hair.CPlay music in the salon.DBring coffee and tea.2Which address should Angela email at if she wants to be a writer?Ainfo.Binfotop-model- .Ccathy.Djobhuntinggolden-.3How much may you get if you work as a support worker for an hour?A40
6、dollars.B80 dollars.C100 dollars.D120 dollars.4Who can be a model?ASally, a 15-year-old girl living with her parents.BLisa, a 17-year-old girl with a height of 170 cm.CTom, a 19-year-old boy with a height of 190 cm.DTommy, a boy of 18 whose parents have gone abroad.5What is the passage?AA postcard.B
7、An ad.CA report.DA story.There was a businessman named Jim. He woke up at 5 in the morning. After that, he was used to going to work.He worked very hard and his work went well, which made him become richer. When Jim asked his son Sam to go to work with him in the morning, Sam did not get up because
8、of laziness.Later Jim fell ill and passed away. But Sam slept till late as before. Because of this, there was a loss (亏损) in business. Seeing this, Sams mother said to him, “There is a loss in our business. Do something to make it right.”Sam said to his mother, “I dont know business.” His mother sai
9、d, “Your grandfather lives in another village. You can go to him and learn some business skills.”Sam visited his grandfather. He told his grandfather about the loss in business. Then his grandfather advised Sam to wake up at 5 in the morning, and go to work. According to the advice of his grandfathe
10、r, Sam got up at 5 in the morning and started going to work. During that time, he learned some useful lessons that he didnt know before, so he decided to change himself.Later his business started running well again, just like before. Sams mother was very happy and she asked Sam to take some gifts to
11、 thank his grandfather, who made all this happen. Sam did as his mother told him.Sams grandfather said to him, “You used to be lazy. Now you have overcome laziness, so the business runs well again.” Sam understood that he should never be lazy.根据材料内容选择最佳答案。6What does the underlined word “which” refer
12、 to in the passage?AHe worked very hard.BHis work was going well.CHe was used to going to his fields.DHe worked hard and his work went well.7What was Sam like before his father passed away?AHe was hard-working.BHe was lazy.CHe was serious.DHe was outgoing.8How did Sam make the business run well agai
13、n?ABy learning from his father.BBy overcoming laziness.CBy visiting his grandparents.DBy asking his mother for help.9Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?ASam didnt get up because of illness.BSam told his mother about the loss.CSam took some gifts to thank his grandfather.DSam nev
14、er got up at 5 in the morning.10What lesson can we learn from the passage?AThe early bird catches the worm.BMany hands make light work.CEvery coin has two sides.DIts never too old to learn.Scientists have developed a way to read minds, translating unspoken thoughts into written words. Its the first
15、time that its been done without having to put anything into the brain. They used AI(artificial intelligence). It is the name of a computer system that is able to “think” for itself and carry out tasks that usually require human intelligence.Scientists used a special scanner (扫描器). The machine can se
16、e where blood runs, which shows the parts of the brain that are the most active. People taking part in the experiment (实验) listened to the radio for 16 hours as their brains were scanned. The AI tool learned to connect certain brain activity with words they heard. After that, each person was asked t
17、o think of a story, and the AI tool managed to pick up these thoughts as they happened.The results had about a 50% accuracy rate (准确率), although the AI found it hard to work out the meaning of pronouns, such as he or she, her or him. For example, it turned “I dont have my driving license yet” into “
18、She has not even started to learn to drive yet”. It could usually understand the meaning of what some one was thinking rather than the exact words. The AI was personalized, so when it had learnt from one person but it was tested on another, it couldnt understand their thoughts.The scientists who hav
19、e been working on the technology for 15 years say they understand the risks of it being used badly. Scientist Jerry Tang told a newspaper, “We want to make sure people only use these types of technologies when they want to, and that can help them.” The scientists hope it will help people with certai
20、n medical conditions, who are still awake but have lost the ability to speak, to communicate once again.11What is “AI”?AA computer.BA computer system.CThe brain.DThe minds.12What is Paragraph 2 mainly talking about?AThe results of the experiment.BThe opinions about the experiment.CThe process of the
21、 experiment.DThe difficulties with the experiment.13How does the writer tell us the results of the experiment in Paragraph 3?ABy listing facts.BBy telling a story.CBy making a conversation.DBy giving examples and numbers.14What can we know from the passage?AThere are some risks of using the way to r
22、ead minds.BPeople taking part in the experiment watched TV for 16 hours.CScientists are sure that these types of technologies can help the disabled.DThe AI could understand the exact words of what people thought completely.15What may be a proper title for the passage?AThe Importance of Human BrainsB
23、The High Risks of Using AICThe Ways of Improving TechnologyDThe AI Mind-Reading TechnologyMost people love animals. Many childrens books use animals as the main characters. 16 The love for animals may be why both children and adults enjoy going to zoos.In the past, zoos were usually started by rich
24、people. The first zoo was started by a queen in Egypt in 1500 BC Raising animals was a way for people to show they were wealthy and powerful. Sadly, the animals in the early zoos were not treated well. 17 Today, zoos still bring people pleasure, but they try to protect animals and teach people as we
25、ll. 18 People must provide animals with a clean place to live, food, water, and health care. In this way, the rules help protect the animals. 19 They want to do more to protect the animals they love. For example, people disapproved of the use of some large animals in shows. They thought the zoos did
26、nt have enough space for the animals to show. 20 With so many people against the shows, the zoos decided to make a change.People see animals in zoos. At the same time, they try to learn and protect them. Both people and animals can get a lot from each other.根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺，内容完
27、整。AZoos must follow rules.BMany people look after animals as pets.CThey didnt receive enough attention or care.DSome people think the rules are not enough.EThey also thought the animals were not treated properly.二、完形填空On my weekly math exam, I made a big mistake. I turned subtraction (减法) into addit
28、ion (加法), which cost me as many as seven points. Of course, my math teacher wasnt 21 . Even worse, he criticized (批评) me in front of all my 22 !I know my math teacher is strict, but I never 23 that one day I would be badly criticized 24 a small mistake. Anger, along with confusion (疑惑), 25 from my h
29、eart. After that class, I was asked to the office. “I 26 be called for more criticism,” I thought.But to my surprise again, he said, “Do you realize your 27 now? Because I believe a clever student like you would 28 have done that, except by accident.”Next, he carefully read both the question and the
30、 answer, and then asked again 29 I had any problems or not. I had been told that teachers would never talk with one student face to face unless they really 30 . At that moment, I really felt it. He acted so caring. My anger 31 .But that wasnt the 32 of the story. In the afternoon, he called on me ag
31、ain and gave me some 33 . They were especially designed for me. He told me that I should take the papers seriously and they were 34 for me.In my heart, I had 35 left to say, only feelings of thanks and regret, for I had misunderstood him. I had never met a teacher like him before.21AhappyBstrictCsuc
32、cessfulDresponsible22AteachersBclassmatesCfriendsDstudents23AregrettedBexpectedCforgotDmeant24AforBbyCfromDwith25ApassedBmissedCroseDhid26AmustBcouldCshouldDmight27AexcuseBquestionCmistakeDchance28AalwaysBoftenCseldomDnever29AsinceBwhetherCifDthough30AmissBneedChopeDcare31Agave upBwent awayCturned d
33、ownDtook off32AendBbeginningCmiddleDstart33AnewspapersBmagazinesCpapersDarticles34ApowerfulBhelpfulCnewDcomfortable35AsomethingBanythingCeverythingDnothing三、选词填空阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。whomakegoodworrygoalinalwaysbewewantProgress means going forward. 36 any kinds of progres
34、s can let us healthy and happy in life. By setting and actively working towards our 37 , we can make progress in our life.To make more progress in life, start looking at problems 38 a different way. Whatever happens, if we think positively, it can be useful and helpful. We need to know that problems
35、 are part of our life. After we solve problems one after another, we can make more progress and become stronger.Having confidence is important for 39 to make progress. Confidence comes from different places, such as proper education, training or having 40 relationships. We should also stay with peop
36、le 41 believe in us and actively support us. These people can help push us towards progress.Slow progress is still progress. Progress usually comes a lot more slowly than we expect. Even if progress is slow, try not to be 42 . One important thing is that we keep taking steps towards our goals, and a
37、nother is that we clearly remember what our goals are all the time. The actual speed isnt important.The road to progress is not 43 smooth. Most progress often comes with setbacks (挫折) along the way. Sometimes, maybe it feels like were taking one step forward and three steps back, but it wont always
38、44 like that. Keep going towards our goals and we can make the progress we 45 much more easily.Progress doesnt always happen in a straight line. As long as we keep working hard, we will achieve higher levels.四、短文填空阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。Exploring French culture in ParisThe first time I visi
39、ted Paris, I was amazed by the city. I explored nearly all museums, tried traditional French cuisine (风味) and spoke French 46 the local people. Paris is truly the cultural capital of France, so you can find places to see amazing art, music and performances everywhere. One of the things I really appr
40、eciated about France was how most of the museums offered free admissions (入场费) for people under 18, encouraging the younger generation 47 lose themselves in the culture. One similarity between French 48 Chinese cultures was the respect and effort put into food and the experience of dining. In France
41、, no one rushes through meals, as its 49 special time in the day to find some rest during a busy modern schedule. I was also surprised by the multicultural (多元文化的) aspect of France, as 50 is common to find Asian restaurants scattered (分散的) throughout Parisian neighborhoods.五、补全对话根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个
42、合适的句子，使对话意思连贯、完整。A: Hi, Wang Lin! Long time no see.B: Hi, Li Hua. Thats true. We had a long vacation. I went to Sanya on vacation. How about you? 51 ?A: Yes, I visited Beijing.B: 52 ?A: I visited the Great Wall, the Tiananmen Square and other places there. I really learned a lot.B: Sounds good. 53 .
43、A: Yes, I really had a great time there.B: 54 ?A: Yes, of course.B: So have I. I finished all the homework before I went to Sanya. I think study comes first.A: No wonder you are always getting good grades.B: Thanks. 55 . Lets go to the classroom.A: Lets go.六、书面表达56（B）盛年不重来，一日难再晨。及时当勉励，岁月不待人。本月底，你校英语
44、社团将开展以“Time and tide wait for no man.（时不我待）”为主题的征文活动。假设你是张华，请根据以下要点写一篇短文，向英语社团投稿。写作要点：1你对这条谚语的理解；2能体现谚语含义的个人经历或经验；3你的个人感悟。写作要求：1字迹工整，语言准确，内容完整连贯，适当使用复合句；280词以上，已给出词汇不计入总词数。Time and Tide Wait for No ManGood morning, everyone!Its my great honor to have a chance to make a speech here._Thats all. Thanks for your listening.试卷第9页，共9页
