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2016年苏州市初中毕业暨升学考试试卷
英 语
注意事项：
1. 本试卷共七大题，满分100分(不含听力口语30分) ，考试用时100分钟；
2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考点名称、考场号、座位号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔 填写在答题卡相应的位置上，并认真核对条形码上的准考号、姓名是否与本人的相符合;
3. 答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案;答非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡指定的位置上，不在答题区域内的答案一律无效，不得用其他笔答题;
4. 考生答题必须答在答题卡上，答在试卷和草稿纸上一律无效.
第一部分 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在
答
题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. Edward and William are brothers. There is uncommon similarity between two boys.
A. an ; 不填 B. an ; the C. a ; 不填 D. a ; the
2. — Here’s a box of chocolate on our desk. For me or for your mom ?
— It’s , Dad. Happy Father’s Day !
A. hers B. her C. yours D. you
3. — What does Justin Bieber’s song Never Say Never impress you most ?
— It tells us that we do almost anything if we never give up .
A. can B. have to C. should D. need
4. A good student connects what he reads what he sees around him . A. for B. with C. in D. on
5. — Oh , dear ! A power cut !
— Sorry , I didn’t know you the washing machine .
A. are using B. used C. use D. were using
6. To make your DIY work perfect , you’d better not start you get all the tools ready .
A. when B. while C. before D. after
7. If the customer rings up for me again , please the call to the sales department .
A. run through B. look through C. go through D. put through
8. —pale you look ! Are you feeling all right ?
—I’m not feeling well . I’ve got toothache .
A. How a B. How C. What a D. What
9. Steve Jobs was full of always coming up with new ideas which led to great changes in society .
A. instruction B. invitation C. introduction D. invention
10. Our teacher often advises us the habit of making notes while reading .
A. to develop B. develop C. to developing D. developing
11. — Playing video games is a waste of time .
— I can’t agree more . There are meaningful things to do .
A. the most B. the least C. more D. less
12. There’s no ticker left for Lang Lang’s piano concert . you your sister can go to it .
A. Both ; and B. Not only ; but also C. Either ; or D. Neither ; nor
13. —Hobo and Eddie the cinema to watch the film Zootopia .
—Oh , that’s why I can’t find them now .
A. have gone to B. have been to C. has gone to D. has been to
14. —Daniel , could you tell me ?
—Certainly , in Brazil .
A. when the 2016 Olympics will be held B. when will the 2016 Olympics be held
C. where the 2016 Olympics will be held D. where will the 2016 Olympics be held
15. —I’d like to choose yellow as the colour of our bedroom
— . The colour brings me a warm and comfortable feeling .
A. No way B. Sounds great C. In your dreams D. I can’t decide 第二部分 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The earliest maps were probably drawn in the Middle East . Some of these maps have
and they show us the people at that time thought the earth flat (平的) . As time went by , the pictures became more detailed and maps were more made . Later on , ancient Greeks(希腊人) used their of math and science to make maps . Greek maps tell us the Greeks knew the world was .
From simple pictures , mapmaking has turned into a science . Maps are made surveying(勘测) land . In the 1900s , people around the world started to share information to make maps . With the help of the photographs taken from the sky and space , maps are now more exactly made than ever . the world is always changing , we will always need new maps .
There are many types of maps , but almost all use and pictures to describe what
a place is like when the map is made . A map usually tells what the pictures . Some maps may show the whole world . A road map will help you know the from one place to another . Other maps may use pictures to show the temperature and population in different places .
16. A. disappeared B. survived C. gone D. left
17. A. slowly B. simply C. correctly D. carelessly
18. A. knowledge B. courage C. energy D. challenge
19. A. long B. small C. square D. round
20. A. into B. by C. of D. from
21. A. cleaner B. lighter C. better D. older
22. A. Though B. So C. Unless D. Since
23. A. sounds B. models C. words D. stories
24. A. stand for B. go for C. ask for D. wait for
25. A. weather B. distance C. feature D. culture 第三部分 阅读理解（共12小题；每小题2分，满分24分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Coffee
Our dad’s just bought a coffee machine ,
The most unusual thing you’ve ever seen .
It grinds(碾碎) the beans and it heats the milk .
The coffee comes out as smooth as silk .
He makes cappuccino with chocolate on top .
The coffee he makes is as good as the shop .
He can make short black as well as long .
Dad likes his coffee hot and strong .
Mum says that coffee’s not good for me ,
If I want something hot to have Milo or tea .
But in summertime when the weather is hot .
Dad makes iced coffee —I like that a lot !
26. Whenever Dad makes a cup of coffee , he .
A. goes to the coffee shops
B. plays with the machine
C. grinds beans with the machine
D. buys a new coffee machine
27. Which word best describes how Dad feels when he makes a cup of coffee ?
A. Satisfied B. Tired C. Excited D. Touched
B
28. The material above is A. a book report B. a book list C. a book review D. a book cover
29. Which of the following is NOT included in the Detective Charlie’s series ?
A. The Case of a Murder in the Neighbourhood
B. The Secret of the Floating House on the River
C. The Mystery at the Mill in North Village
D. The Truth of Prince Richard’s Kidnap
30. What can we learn from the material ?
A. The writer of the book is Lenny Pinkaton.
B. Charlie didn’t find any clues till the end of the story.
C. The book was published by Marvellous News Press.
D. Charlie’s series are popular with young readers.
C
During my first two weeks at the University of California , Berkeley , I experienced some unexpected , funny , and sometimes embarrassing(令人尴尬的) situations . Allow me to share【苏州初中毕业考英语试题】
some with you .
But first , let me give advice to other foreign students who plan to study in the United States . Check the weather before coming ! I was very sure that California was sunny all year around so I left all my jackets and sweaters in Paris . It was a huge mistake ! It rained almost every day during the first week in Berkeley .
I have to say that I quickly forgot these unlucky events . Life in Berkeley is very pleasant and everything is so easy compared to Paris . For example , in only 24 hours I bought a mobile phone and made the lease(租约) agreement for a flat . What’s more , almost all the shops are open on Sunday , which is very practical for me .
The first thing that surprised me is that students may come late to class . They freely enter and leave the classroom many times during class , In France , students respect the teacher’s lesson , so they are never late and they leave the classroom only at the end of the class .
The local people in California are in general very nice , open and active , However , I am not totally used to their habits yet . Indeed , I was used to shaking my friends’ hands every day in France . During my second day at Berkeley , I shook the hand of one of my classmates whom I had met the day before and he told me ―I think we already met !‖
Another funny story happened during the first party I attended : A girl that I meet before came to hug me . I thought she wanted to kiss me like we usually do in France to say hello . So I kissed her and she seemed a little bit embarrassed .
I live a great experience at present , and I would just encourage any student to become a member in a program at UC , Berkeley .
31. According to the writer’s advice , before students study in America , they should .
A. make a lease agreement for a flat
B. leave their warm clothes at home
C. pay attention to the local weather
D. prepare a phone as early as possible
32. When the writer’s classmate said ―I think we already met !‖ , he meant .
A. he and the write had known each other in France
B. Americans needn’t shake hands when they met again
C. he was not used to shaking hands with others
D. the write had forgotten about their last meeting
33. What does the writer mainly want to tell us ?
A. His experience at UC , Berkeley . B. The relationship between classmates .
C. His advice on studying abroad . D. The difference in attending a class .
D
Your body is special – no two people in the world are alike , Although you are different from everyone else , you have exactly the same body parts as the people around you , doing different jobs that keep all of us alive .
What is inside my head ?
2013年苏州市初中毕业暨升学考试试卷
英 语
注意事项：
1．本试卷共六大题，满分l00分(不合听力口语30分)，考试用时l00分钟；
2．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考点名称、考场号、座位号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写在答题卡相对应的位置上，并认真核对条形码上的准考号、姓名是否与本人相符合；
3．答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；答非选择题必须用0．5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡指定的位置上，不在答题区域内的答案一律无效，不得用其他笔答题；
4．考生答题必须答在答题卡上，答在试卷和草稿纸上一律无效。
一、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1．一Hurry up，or we’ll be late．
一Take your time—it’s just______ short distance from here to________ cinema．
A．／；the B．the；a C．a；the D．／；a
2．Sandy is a real book lover and she often brings home many books to read the library．
A．in B．for C．by D．from
3．一Have you heard about that car accident near the school?
一Yes，luckily no one________．
A．hurt B．was hurt C．has hurt D．were hurt
4．一Frank，you look worried．Anything wrong?
一Well，I______ a test and I，m waiting for the result．
A．will take B．took C．am taking D．take
5．Peter speaks Chinese well indeed，but of Course not ______a local speaker in China．
A．so fluently as B．more fluent than
C．as fluent as D．much fluently than
6．一Julie，what ______in your hand?
一Look! It’s a new iPad for my daughter．
A．do you hold B．are you holding
C．were you holding D．will you hold
7．Paul made a nice cage _______the little sick bird till it could fly．
A．keep B．kept C．keeping D．to keep
8．We’re going to Suzhou Amusement Park in Linda's card. You can come with us______ you can meet us there later．
A．or B．but C．and D．then
9．I am sure Cindy will be able to find the hotel-she has a pretty good_____ of direction．
A．idea B．feeling C．experience D．sense
10．If you ______go，at least wait until the rain stops．
A．can B．may C．must D．will
11．_______a beautiful car! I've never seen it before．
A．What B．Which C．How D．Whether
12．一Philip has gone to New Zealand．
一Oh，can you tell me________?
A．when did he leave B．when he is leaving
C．when he left D．when is he leaving
13．一Your tea smells great!
一It，S from India．Would you like ________?
A．it B．this C．some D．1ittle
14．一Have you finished your homework?
—________Just half of it．How about you?
A．Not at all B．Not likely C．Not a bit D．Not yet
15．I used to quarrel a lot with my parents，but now we_______ just fine together．
A．get along B．get up C．get away D．get off
二、完形填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
You have probably heard the expression，“It’s raining cats and dogs outside．”That means ，However，one day in June，1882，over Dubuque，Iowa．falling along with hailstones(冰雹storm．
into the air．There the raindrops become frozen．ice；these ice balls，or hailstones，to earth．
During the storm in Dubuque，the strong winds lifted small frogs from nearby ponds(池塘) ．When some of these frogs became covered with ice，both hailstones and “frog-stones” fell onto the ground．
16．A．that B．how C．why D．if
17．A．careless B．blind C．dead D．real
18．A．hill B．tower C．sky D．building
19．A．cats B．frogs C．dogs D．birds
20．A．stopped B．enjoyed C．began D．forgot
21．A．popular B．terrible C．weekly D．common
22．A．divided B．added C．changed D．caught
23．A．together B．alone C．so D．almost
24．A．hold B．lose C．keep D．fall
25．A．from B．into C．after D．by
三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。
A
According to one story the idea for making the first teddy bear came from a newspaper
cartoon drawn in 1904. This cartoon showed President Teddy Roosevelt on a hunting trip refusing to shoot (射杀）a young bear. The young bear became a symbol for Teddy Roosevelt.
Morris Michtom owned a small candy and toy store in New York City. He and his wife made many of the toys they sold. When he saw the cartoon， he had a wonderful idea. He decided to
make a toy bear with eyes and legs and arms that moved. The bear was put in the store window next to a copy of the cartoon. Mr . Michtom called it “Teddy’s Bear”.
Many of these bears were sold. The bears became so popular that Mr . Michtom thought he might need President Roosevelt' permission to use his name. He wrote to the president and sent him a “Teddy Bear”. The president answered，saying that Mr. Michtom could use his name.
Mr . Michtom borrowed money so that he could make thousands of toy bears. His company became the Ideal Toy Corporation. Today this is one of the biggest toy companies in the United States.
26.People will remember Morris Michtom because he was_______
A. a candy store owner
B . a toy store owner
C . the inventor of the teddy bear
D . Teddy Roosevelt' friend
27.The idea for making the first teddy bear came from________
A. a movie
B . a magazine story
C.a TV advertisement
D.a newspaper cartoon
28.From this passage we can see that________
A.many people liked Teddy Roosevelt
B.many people did not like Teddy Roosevelt
C.President Roosevelt cared only about important people
D.President Roosevelt did not like young bears
B
Tony Wheeler was born to travel. His father worked for an airline. For the first 16 years of his life，Wheeler and his family lived in many different countries.
In the early 1970s，Wheeler met a young woman named Maureen. They soon married. Before getting jobs， Tony and Maureen wanted to travel. They took a year-long trip from London，through Asia，to Australia. On the trip，they visited places like India， Iran， and Afghanistan.
When Tony and Maureen arrived in Australia，people asked many questions about their trip. To answer these questions，Wheeler wrote a guidebook called Across Asia on the Cheap . The book told people about different countries' weather，customs(风俗），and places to see. But unlike travel guides in the 1970s，Wheeler’s book also talked about places most tourists did not go. He also wrote about unusual things to see and do. The book was very popular．
Wheeler and Maureen started a company called Lonely Planet. They continued travelling. They wrote guidebooks for each place they visited. Today，400 people work for Lonely Planet. The company has over 650 guidebooks. Wheeler still writes about travel “hot spots” (for example，Cambodia in Asia and Croatia in Europe). For more information，read the books!
29.Which trip was Tony Wheeler’s first guidebook about? A.The United Kingdom.
B.From Asia to England.
C.From Australia to Afghanistan.
D.From England to Australia.
30.Why did Tony Wheeler write his first guidebook?
A.He needed the money.
B.His wife asked him to do it.
C.Many people asked questions about his travels.
D.He liked writing books.
31.How was Across Asia on the Cheap different from other travel guides?
A.It talked about places most tourists did not go .
B. It was longer and more expensive.
C.It told people about a country’s weather，customs，and places to see.
D . It was the first guidebook about Asia .
32.Which sentence below is true? A.Tony Wheeler still travels and writes guidebooks.
B.Tony Wheeler’s first guidebook was not popular.
C.After their first trip，Maureen did not travel with Tony .
D.Today，Lonely Planet is still a small company.
C
Computers are good tools(工具）.The Internet is also good. But some people spend too much time online. They can’t stop. Doctors say this is a new sickness. They call this sickness Internet Addiction Disorder (互联网成瘾症）（IAD).
People with IAD are online a lot. They spend hours chatting to their friends or playing online games. Many people with IAD spend more time on the Internet than with family or friends. Some people with IAD even quit(辞掉)their jobs!
Do you have IAD? Think about these questions：How many hours a day are you online? Is it a lot or a little? When you are not online，are you thinking about playing a computer game or checking your messages? When you are online，do you forget the time? Do you get angry when you can’t play a game?
If you have IAD，what can you do? Dr. Ivan Goldberg and Dr. Kimberly S.Young have some ideas. First，ask yourself “Why am I online a lot?” Then try to take a break. For example，use the computer or play games twice a week，not every day. In this way，you can have a good social life with other friends.
33.The passage is mainly about________
A.a new sickness
B.an online game
C.messages
D.computer jobs【苏州初中毕业考英语试题】
34.If you have Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)，you are_______
A.online for an hour a week
B.send e-mall messages at work
C.are on the Internet more than with friends
D.never use the computer
35.According to the passage，which is NOT a sign of IAD?
A.Quitting your job to spend more time online.
B.Spending time with family and friends.
C.Forgetting the time when you are online.
D.Getting angry when you can，t play a game.
36.Ivan Goldberg and Kimberly S. Young_______
A.quit their jobs
B.are online a lot
C.have IAD
D.help people with IAD
D
If you plan to take your pet on a trip，prepare ahead of time. At least two weeks before you leave，take your pet to a vet. See if he or she is tit for travel and ask if he or she should have any medicine before leaving. The vet may suggest certain pills for sickness or for calming the pet.
Some states or foreign countries have health laws that say animals must have certain
injections(注射)before they can be allowed to enter. Your vet may have this information. You can also get help on the United States and Canadian laws from a book published by the Department of Agriculture which some libraries have. For information on foreign countries， check with their consulates (领事馆).You can also ask the airlines on which you are travelling.
Find out if the places where you plan to stay allow pets because many do not. If you are going by plane or train，ask if pets are allowed. If they are，ask where they will be kept and who will care for them. The big bus lines in this country do not allow pets.
Choose your pet’s box carefully. Plastic boxes are better than cardboard or wooden ones because they can' be chewed(嚼碎).
If going by plane or train during warm weather，try to go in the cooler early morning or evening hours. Also try to avoid (避免)very cold winter weather because pets often suffer from cold. Even in your own car， be careful. Do not leave the animal inside with the windows closed because the car may become too hot or too cold.
37.The main idea of this passage is to_________
A.warn people to leave their pets at home
B.give general information about pet travel
C.tell people how to choose their pet boxes
D.tell people about foreign pet laws
38.When taking a pet on a trip，a pet owner________
A.doesn' need to make any special plans
B.should stay at friends' homes
苏州市2015年初中毕业暨升学考试试卷
英 语
本试卷共六大题，满分100分（不含听力口语30分），考试用时100分钟。
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1. Some small shops in Britain usually close for hour at lunchtime.
A. an; the B. a; 不填 C. a; the D. an; 不填 2. In cold winter, the temperature in Harbin often remains zero all day.
A. above B. below C. over D. under 3. None of them talked. They finished their meal in .
A. silence B. order C. place D. public
4. — Where is Joan?
— She a novel in her study.
A. has read B. reads C. will read D. is reading
5. — You park here! Look at the sign, it says “No parking”.
— Sorry, I didn’t notice that sign just now.
A. won’t B. needn’t C. mustn’t D. couldn’t
6. Mrs. Smith often goes to visit those AIDS patients in hospitals to cheer up.
A. her B. them C. him D. us 7. I was tired out, so I stopped the car a short rest.
A. have B. having C. to have D. had
8. Tony’s mum looks young and beautiful. It’s hard to imagine she is already in her .
A. fifties B. fifty C. fiftieths D. fiftieth
9. — Has Jane done the washing yet?
— You cannot her to do such a thing.
A. want B. hope C. expect D. wish 10. Guan Dong saved an old lady out of the Yangtze River. great courage he showed!
A. What a B. What C. How a D. How
11. — Do you know our new manager?
— Yes. He to be a friend of my brother.
A. turns up B. turns on C. turns out D. turns off
12. — Excuse me, could you tell me ?
— In five minutes.
A. how soon will the film begin B. how soon the film will begin
C. how long the film has been on D. how long has the film been on 13. In North America, meat eaters are bears and mountain lions. They eat smaller animals such as rabbits and mice.
A. smallest B. the smallest C. largest D. the largest
14. He hasn’t got any hobbies — you call watching TV a hobby.
A. while B. unless C. as D. if
15. — We can invite Nick and Nora to Shanghai Disneyland with us.
— ? I’ll give them a call right now.
A. Why not B. What for C. Why D. What
二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Few people like changing their habits, good or bad. Whether it is smoking, drinking or over-eating, they 16 “enjoying” them to the end.
On every packet of cigarettes(香烟), people are warned against the 17 of smoking: “Warning: Cigarette Smoking Is Dangerous to Your Health”. 18 , millions of them start smoking or go on smoking. Why?
Facts show that families and surroundings(环境) play a very important part in 19 smokers. All those smokers come from smoking families or have smoking 20 or relatives. Films and TV plays also play a part. People 21 their “heroes” on TV drinking alcohol(酒) or smoking cigarettes. “Heroes” seem to fear 22 , neither killing themselves nor killing others with alcohol and cigarettes. If they are not afraid of the harm of smoking and drinking, 23 should common people be afraid?
The simple warning on the cigarette packet does not influence smokers’ habits. Even 24 warnings, like showing pictures of smokers who have died of cancer, don’t seem to work. Knowing and believing seem to be two 25 things. If smoking is really as harmful as doctors say, it is time for smokers to think about it and try to give it up!
16. A. stop B. continue C. finish D. avoid
17. A. chances B. excuses C. causes D. dangers
18. A. Moreover B. Also C. However D. Otherwise
19. A. influencing B. explaining C. improving D. describing
20. A. parents B. uncles C. brothers D. friends
21. A. hear B. catch C. watch D. face
22. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
23. A. what B. how C. when D. why
24. A. stronger B. worse C. longer D. harder
25. A. similar B. pleasant C. different D. boring
三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
26. Julia is at Roosevelt. She wants to go to Baseball Field. She should change lines at .
A. Grand B. Cliton C. Reno D. Randolph
27. Louis is going to Medical Centre from Damen. He should get off at the stop.
A. third B. fourth C. fifth D. sixth
28. To go to Airport from Youth Centre, you should take underground lines in this order: .
A. Blue Line → Green Line → Red Line
B. Red Line → Green Line → Blue Line
C. Blue Line → Red Line → Green Line
D. Red Line → Blue Line → Green Line
29. What do the Browns think of French people?
A. Friendly. B. Funny. C. Welcome. D. Popular.
30. Jack’s favourite food in France is .
A. tasty snails B. French pastries
C. fresh bread D. red wine
31. Which of the following is NOT true according to the email?
A. Wendy and Jack got used to the life in France soon.
B. Tour de France is the best-known bicycle race in the world.
C. The Browns have seen many wonderful things in France.
D. The Browns went to the top of the Eiffel Tower together.
32. Wendy and Jack wrote this email to .
A. tell a story about riding bicycles in France
B. tell a story about their experiences in France
C. advise the readers to try escargots in France
D. advise the readers to visit France in summer
C
It was Christmas Eve. When everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn’t fall asleep. He still couldn’t think of what he wanted as a special Christmas present. He wondered how Santa — Father Christmas would know what to bring him if he didn’t know himself.
As he was sitting up in bed, Bunny heard a big noise on the roof(屋顶) and a sound downstairs. It was Santa Claus, he realized. Bunny jumped out of bed and ran down the hall to the stairs. He hoped to take a look at the old man before Santa left for his next stop.
By the time Bunny was at the bottom of the stairs, everything was silent again. Lots of presents were put under the Christmas tree, but Santa was gone. A little disappointed(失望的), Bunny turned to climb back upstairs when he heard a cry.
“Hello,” said Bunny. “Is somebody there?”
He was answered by another cry. Bunny looked around the big pile of presents
to see what was making the noise. Right under the tree was a funny looking brown animal with big feet and sad eyes. It also had antlers(鹿角) on its head. Bunny almost mistook it for a dog.
“Are you a reindeer?” asked Bunny.
“Yes,” replied the brown animal with antlers. “My name is Ralph.”
“And you were pulling Santa’s sled(雪橇)?”
“I was until I got air-sick,” replied Ralph. “Santa had to leave me here and go on with the other seven reindeer.”
“Isn’t it a bit unusual for a reindeer to get air-sick? I mean, isn’t flying what reindeer are famous for?”
“Not me, I’m afraid. It makes me scared. I always feel sick when it comes to flying,” replied Ralph. “But everyone wanted me to pull Santa’s sled, so when it was my turn I gave it a try. I’m afraid I just wasn’t cut out for the job. Now I’m stuck here and I don’t know how to get back to the North Pole.”
“Well, if you like, you can stay with us as a friend,” said Bunny. As he made the offer, Bunny suddenly realized the special present he wanted from Santa was a new friend!
33. Why couldn’t Bunny fall asleep on Christmas Eve?
A. He wanted to take a close look at Santa Claus.
B. He was waiting for his special present from his father.
C. He was thinking about what present to get from Santa.
D. He was woken up by a noise on the roof of his house.
34. The underlined phrase “cut out” probably means .
A. suitable B. famous C. ready D. bad
35. What can we learn from the article?
A. Ralph is a brown dog with antlers.
B. Ralph is afraid of flying in the air.
C. Bunny got a sled as a Christmas present.
D. Bunny sent Ralph back to the North Pole. 36. This article seems to tell us that .
A. Santa lives in the South Pole with his reindeer
B. Santa usually puts Christmas presents on the roofs
C. Santa uses dogs to bring children presents on Christmas Eve
D. Santa knows what presents children want without being told【苏州初中毕业考英语试题】
D
In Western society, especially in the English-speaking world, the chance for young people to see the other countries and experience life is considered important. Many young people, when they finish school at the age of 18, take a gap year before they go to university.
Parents often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is like when they finish school. Although they are worried about their safety, many think that the advantages of independence and experience are worth the worries. Children are encouraged to be brave, independent and to explore the world on their own or with friends.
2014年苏州市初中毕业暨升学考试试卷
英 语
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一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将读项涂黑。
1.The driver wanted________his car near the roadside but was asked by the police not to.
A. park B. parked C. to park D. parking
2.—_____do you go to the sports club? —At least once a week.
A. Howlong
A. / ; the B. How often B, / ； a C. How much C. the； a D. How far D. the； the 3.If we sit by _________ window of the train, we'll have ________ better view.
4.The bag was very good, and she __________30 percent down for it.
A. paid B. cost C. bought D. spent
5.The castle stands in a quiet place ___________the main road at the far end of the river.
A. to B. for C. off D. out
6.—I’ll do the washing-up. Jack, would you please do the floors?
—Why______?Susan is sitting there doing nothing.
A. her B. she C. I D. me
7. —Do you think grandpa and grandma_________late?
—No, the train is usually on time.
A. were B. will be C. was
8. —May I take this magazine out of the reading room?
—No, you_________. You read it in here.
A. mightn't money.
A. or B. and C. but D. so
10.This work needs close teamwork.________will be achieved unless we work well together.
A. Nothing B. Anything C. Something D. Everything
11._______role she played in the movie! That’s why she has a lot of fans. B. won’t C. needn’t D. mustn't 9.Read this article, _________you will understand that not everything can be bought with D. have been
A. How interesting C. What interesting B. How an interesting D. What an interesting
12.—The picture is, I have to say, not a bit beautiful.
—Why? It’s________than the pictures I have ever seen.
A. far more beautiful C. no more beautiful B. much less beautiful D. any less beautiful
13.The park is far away from here indeed it’s about_______walk
A. Three hour B. a three hour’s C.a three-hours D.a three-hour
14.—I don’t understand_________.
—I’m sorry. But I was doing my homework.
A.why you didn’t watch the football match
B.why didn’t you watch the football match
C.why you don’t watch the football match D.why don't you watch the football match
15.—Shall we go fishing at six o'clock tomorrow morning?
—______.Will seven o’clock be OK?
A.Sure, it’s up to you B. Sure, no problem
C.Sorry, I can’t make it D. Sorry, I’m not available
二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分,满分10分）
先通读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可 以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项徐黑。
The idea for the telephone came to him in a dream.
16.A. dreams B. problems C. winders D.wishes 17. A.invented B. improved C. borrowed D.copied
18. A.in B. at C.on D.by
19. A.then B. slowly C. again D.finally
20. A. sun B. shoes C.caps D.wind
21. A. sleep B.walk C. rest D.chat 22. A. communications B. exhibitions C.suggestions D.instructions
23.A.fact
24.A.buying B. order B. selling C. need C. making D. time D. collecting
25.A.while
B. because C. unless D. when 三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A
Chris Rock was born in the state of South Carolina in the United States. When he was a child, his family moved, and he grew up in a poor area in Brooklyn, New York.
As a teenager, Rock left high school and started telling jokes in comedy clubs in New York City, Even at age 18, Chris Rock was very funny. He told jokes about his family (his parents were very strict) , and about growing up in Brooklyn in the 1980s. Many of his jokes were also about high school, which Rock says was terrible.
Famous comedians (喜剧演员）went to see Rock’s performances. One comedian (Eddie Murphy) helped him get work on television and in the movies. Chris Rock still acts in movies, but he does not want to be a serious actor. For him, comedy is more important. It makes people laugh, but it can also make people think. Today,Chris Rock still does live comedy shows around the world. He also created a TV show called "Everybody Hates Chris. " It is about his teenage years growing up and going to school in Brooklyn. In 2006, it was considered as one of the best comedy shows on American television.
26.What is this passage mainly about?
A.How to tell a good joke,
B.Where the best comedy clubs are.
C.One comedian's life,
D.The funniest people in the United States,
27.Chris Rock tells a lot of jokes about_________.
A.South Carolina
B.Brooklyn
C.Los Angeles
D.Texas
28.Which sentence about Chris Rock is true?
A.As a teenager, he was not funny.
B.He started working in clubs after he graduated from college.
C.He loved going to high school.
D.A famous comedian helped him get work on TV and in the movies.
29.Today, what does Chris Rock say is the most important?
A.Being a serious actor.
B.Making people laugh.
C.Helping teenagers.
D.Having his own club. B The Chicago Fire of 1871 was the worst disaster of the 19th century.
The fire is said to have started one evening in Mrs. O'Leary's barn (牲口棚）on the West Side of Chicago. Several hours after she milked her cow, it kicked over an oil lamp,and the cow started the fire. We do not know if the story is true, but we do know that the fire began in a barn on the West Side. The fire spread quickly because of the wooden buildings, a strong wind, and a dry season. The fire lasted 27 hours and spread to all parts of the city. Other cities sent 25 fire companies to help put out the fire. Federal troops (联邦军队）were also used to help fight the fire and keep order, too. At last rain put out the fire. There was a lot of damage. 90,000 people were left homeless, and 18,000 buildings were destroyed. Property damage (财产损失）was almost 200 million dollars. In addition, about 300 people died. People from all over the world helped Chicago by sending food and clothing. Within a month 4,000 cottages (小屋）with two rooms had been built to house people. In a few years, Chicago was completely rebuilt.
30.The best title for this passage is_______.
A.Mrs. O’Leary's Cow
B.A Terrible Fire
C.An Oil Lamp
D.The Year 1871
31.Which parts of the city were hurt by the fire?
A.The West Side.
B.The South Side and the East Side.
C.The North Side.
D.All sides.
32.People who stayed in Chicago after the fire showed _________ .
A.courage B.fear C.weakness D.laziness
33.What helped to spread and to end the fire?
A.A cow. B.Firemen C.The weather. D.Carelessness,
C
People think of ice cream as an American food. Yet, ice cream really came from Asia. In the late 1200s Marco Polo, the great explorer, is said to have seen rich Asians eating dishes of ice. Camels had brought the ice from distant mountains. Before it was served, the ice had been flavored (调味）with fruits.
Marco Polo brought this new dish to Italy, In France cooks changed the ice recipe (配方）and made ice cream. At first, cooks tried to keep the recipe a secret. They wanted it to be a special dish for rich people. By the late 1700s, though, ice cream was sold throughout Europe and America. Some great Americans loved ice cream. George Washington was the first to buy a special machine for making it. When Thomas Jefferson returned from France, he brought an ice cream recipe home with him. Dolly Madison, wife of President James Madison, also liked ice cream, and she often served it at the White House. Actually, a famous brand (品牌）of ice cream was even named after her. In the late 1800s, the ice cream industry began to grow. A way of keeping ice cream frozen had been found, so ice cream makers did not have to worry about ice cream melting(融化）anymore.
34.When did ice cream become well-known in many countries?
A.In the 1200s.
B.In the 1500s,
C.In the 1600s.
D.In the 1900s.
35.Who do you think was the most important person in the history of ice cream?
A.Marco Polo.
B.Dolly Madison,
C.Thomas Jefferson.
D.George Washington.
36.Why can ice cream be sold everywhere today?
A.Because people can afford to buy it.
B.Because there are many recipes for it,
C.Because it is easy to keep it frozen.
D.Because many people like ice cream. D What colour is your name? What colour is Wednesday? These questions might sound strange to most people, but some can answer right away. One person says her name is the colour red. For another person, Wednesday is blue. These people have a condition called synesthesia. This means they experience two senses at the same time. For these people, the senses of smell, sound, sight, touch, and taste are not separate (分开的）.They might see and also hear colours, for example, or hear as well as feel sounds. The most common form of synesthesia is to hear sounds as colours, A person with synesthesia might hear the number three as blue or the letter D as red. Someone might always see green upon hearing the word April. Another person might see different colours while listening to music. Some people also taste