1、1北京市朝阳区 2018届中考英语二模试题学校 班级 姓名 考号 考 生 须 知 1. 本试卷共 8页，满分 60分，考试时间 90分钟。2. 在试卷和答题卡上准确填写学校名称、班级、姓名和考号。3. 试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。4. 在答题卡上，选择题用 2B铅笔作答，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。5. 考试结束，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。知识运用（共 14分）一、单项填空 （共 6分，每小题 0.5分） 从下列各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. _ pen is lost. Can I use yours for a wh
2、ile? Certainly. Here you are.A. My B. Your C. His D. Her2. We usually have our school sports meeting _ May. What about yours? A. on B. in C. to D. at3. _shoes are these? I think theyre Peters.A. Who B. Whose C. What D. Which4. Beijing is one of _ cities in the world.A. big B. bigger C. biggest D. th
3、e biggest5. My parents often_ me some gifts on my birthday.A. buy B. bought C. will buy D. have bought 6. What are the children doing in the park?They _ kites. A. fly B. flew C. are flying D. will fly7. Sam _ more progress if he works harder.A. makes B. made C. is making D. will make8. I _ Mr. Li ma
4、ny times already. Im sure he isnt at home. A. call B.am calling C. have called D. will call9. I didnt hear the doorbell because I _ to music at that time. A. listen B. will listen C. am listening D. was listening10. I was very tired last night, _ I went to bed earlier.A. for B. so C. but D. or 11. T
5、oday Chinese is very popular. It _ in many countries.A. teaches B. taught C. is taught D. was taught 12. Excuse me, can you tell me _? 84487776. A. what your phone number is B. what your phone number was C. what is your phone number D. what was your phone number 2二、完形填空 （共 8分，每小题 1分）通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后
6、从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择最佳选项。Mrs. Wettiner was old and blind. But she tried to do everything for herself. She even used to go for walks alone from her home once a day for exercise and fresh air, and found her way by 13 things with her white stick. She learnt where everything was, so she never lost
7、 her way. But then one day some men came and cut down some trees at the side of the road which she followed. When she reached that place that evening, she didnt feel the trees with her stick, so she was in 14 .She stopped for a minute and 15 , but she didnt hear any other people, so she went ahead f
8、or a kilometer or two, and then she heard water under her. “Water?” she said aloud, and stopped. “Am I 16 ? I suppose so. I must be on a bridge, and there must be a river under me. Ive been told that theres a river in this part of the country. But I dont know its exact position(位置). How am I going b
9、ack to my home from here?” All at once she heard a young mans friendly 17 near her. It said, “Excuse me, can I help you?” “How kind of you!” Mrs. Wettiner answered 18 . “Yes, please. Im lost. Some of the trees which I follow when I go for my evening walk have been removed today, and if I hadnt been
10、lucky enough to come across you, I dont know what Id have done. Can you please help me to get home?” “Certainly,” the man answered. “Where do you live?”Mrs. Wettiner told him, and they began walking. The man took Mrs. Wettiner to her home, and she 19 him in and gave him some coffee and a piece of ca
11、ke. She told the man how 20 she was that she had met him. “Dont thank me,” the young man said. “I want to thank you. I was trying to make up my mind into the river. But Im not going to do it now.” 13. A. reading B. touching C. making D. helping 14. A. difficulty B. happiness C. control D. action15.
12、A. rested B. watched C. shouted D. listened 16. A. tired B. busy C. lost D. crazy17. A. voice B. noise C. speech D. talk 318. A. proudly B. patiently C. excitedly D. doubtfully19. A. ordered B. joined C. helped D. invited 20. A. careful B. thankful C. forgetful D. harmful阅读理解（共 36分） 三、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，
13、从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 （共 26分，每小题 2分）AThings You Can Do to Help the EnvironmentThe biggest use of home energy is for cooling and heating. So turn up your air conditioner (空调) and turn down the heat, especially at night. Replace regular light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs (荧光灯), which use les
14、s energy. Cars are getting bigger, even 5 meters long. They burn more gas and increase problems with acid rain and air pollution. So try to walk, bicycle, or use public transportation. This can save more gas and reduce pollution.Each American throws away an average (平均) of 10 kilograms of trash (垃圾)
15、 every day. Reduce waste before you buy by thinking it carefully: Do I need it? Is it something I can only use once? Buy products that you can use over and over again.Showers use a lot of water. In one week, a typical American family uses as much water as a person drinks in 3 years! Buy a special “l
16、ow-flow” showerhead or take shorter showers. This can cut water use in half.21. The biggest use of home energy is for_. A. saving more gas B. reducing pollution C. turning lights on D. cooling and heating422. On average, how many kilograms of trash does each American throw away every day?A. 1. B. 3.
17、 C. 5. D. 10. 23. What can we do to help cut water use? A. Think it carefully. B. Use public transportation. C. Take shorter showers. D. Buy a “high-flow” showerhead. BSpeaking From ExperienceRyan Filas number one goal is to make the world a better place. He has managed to put his words into action
18、showing those around him that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. As the son of working parents, Fila had to make the most of every opportunity no matter how small. “I remember there was a small basketball hoop near where I lived. It looked like it was from the 1940s and there was no ne
19、t.” He remembered. But that was Filas introduction to sports and played an important role in his life. Fila played high school football in Sedalia, Colo. In order to prove his talent, Fila went to West Hills Community College in Fresno, Calif, where he played football for two years. A serious leg in
20、jury (伤害) in his second season seemingly prevented his plans of playing at a four-year college, but there was another college that was taken by Filas ability and offered him a chance to play two more years. Fila got a starting position on the Beaver football team as a wide receiver and played in all
21、 22 games of the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Its Filas achievements that set him apart from the traditional student players.Therere so many ways to get educated. Theres education from life experience, school and social interaction. In addition to excelling (胜过) in the classroom and on the field, Fila sta
22、rted his own YouTube channel (频道), Motion Impact. It is through his channel that he produces motivational videos and offers them up to the viewing public. 5He would like to think those experiences will help with his biggest goal that he wants to make a difference to the world. On March 6th, 2017, Fi
23、la presented “College: My Story, Your Story” on how to make full use of the college experience. 24. Filas number one goal is to _.A. make most of every opportunity B. make an introduction of his life C. learn more from his education D. make the world a better place 25. Why did Fila go to West Hills
24、Community College? A. To watch the football team play. B. To get a starting position in the team.C. To prove he could play football well. D. To play in all 22 games in the season.26. On March 6th, 2017, Fila_.A. gave a speech B. hurt his leg seriouslyC. started his channel D. went to another college
25、 CIt turns out that a scientist can see the future by watching four-year-olds with a sweet. The researcher invites the children into a simple room. “You can have this sweet right now,” he says. “But if you wait while I go out for a few minutes, you can have two sweets when I get back.” And then he l
26、eaves. Some children eat the sweet the moment hes out the door. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others make up their mind to wait. They cover their eyes, they put their heads down, they sing to themselves, they try to play games or even fall asleep. When the researcher returns, he g
27、ives these children their sweets. And then, science waits for them to grow up. By the time the children reach high school, something unusual has happened. A survey of the childrens parents and teachers found that those who as four-year-olds were strong-minded enough to hold out for the second sweet
28、generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable teenagers. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early on were more likely to be lonely and easily upset. When we think of excellence, we see Einsteindeep-eyed, woolly-haired, a 6thinking machine. High achievers, we ima
29、gine, were born for greatness. But then you have to wonder why, over time, natural talent seems to flower in some, yet disappear in others. This is where the sweets come in. The ability to put off the pleasure of meeting needs is a master skill, a victory of the reasoning brain over the impulsive (冲
30、动的) one. It is a sign, in short, of emotional intelligence. And it doesnt show up on an IQ test. In his book Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman argues that brain power as measured by IQ actually matters less than qualities of mind like understanding ones own feelings, empathy（同情） being sensitive
31、 to other peoples feelingand the ability to manage your own emotions. EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers are trying to understand is how they work to improve each other. Among the ingredients (因素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%: the rest depends
32、 on everything from luck, to social class and emotional intelligence. In the business world, according to personal executives (主管), IQ gets you a job, but EQ gets you a higher position. 27. Some children get two sweets in the research because they _. A. have a strong mind B. like eating sweets C. pl
33、ay games together D. sing to themselves 28. Which of the following doesnt belong to EQ according to the passage? A. Being able to get a job. B. Understanding ones own feelings. C. Being able to control ones emotions. D. Understanding the feelings of others.29. Whats the writers main purpose in writi
34、ng this passage?A. To introduce the book called Emotional Intelligence. B. To explain the importance of emotional intelligence.C. To share some ways of developing emotional intelligence.D. To share some examples of improving emotional intelligence. DEvery time people make a new acquaintance (泛泛之交),
35、be it at a job interview, in primary school, parents night, or at dinner with a friends family, first impressions (印象) decide whether people consider each other likeable.“More than half of a first impression is affected (影响) by appearanceclothes, makeup, body language, gestures, and facial expressio
36、ns,” said Mahena Stief, a business psychologist. But, it often makes a difference who the other person is. “Im certain that when men judge women, appearance plays a greater role than when women judge other women,” said Lydia Maier, chairman of an 7association of color and style advisor. With the hel
37、p of a mirror, a good female friend and a good male friend, ones own appearance can be completely valued. Some important questions are: What effect do I have on you? Why is that so? Do I want to have that effect or something completely different?The first place to look is in the closet (衣橱). “Good c
38、lothes are not contingent upon how much was spent on them. Whats important is that the clothes are clean, fit well, and match the personality of the person wearing them,” said Maier. Depending on the occasion, choose a timeless, careful, or stylish set of clothes for an introduction.“Generally speak
39、ing, the importance of fashion has increased in recent years,” said Professor Gerhard Amendt, director of an institute at the University of Bremen. He sees a danger, however, that the personality of a person could be lost behind a fashionable appearance.Well-being and inner balance are shown in body
40、 language such as good behaviors, open expressions, smooth movements, and help to cause a positive appearance. People who are comfortable with themselves appear balanced to others. “You can do a lot for your own well-being,” said Stief. “It begins with clearing away major dissatisfactory things in y
41、our life.” Relaxation exercises, yoga or weight training help the progress of balance. Exercising also helps people look healthy and energetic. Expressive body language and gestures, appealing facial expressions, and communication skills can be learned by attending management meetings or adult educa
42、tion courses. No one becomes a perfect talk master through these means, but they help people recognize how others interpret their outward behaviors. “A considerable part in appearance is self-confidence,” said Amendt. “Only those people who are sure of themselves, who know their own strengths, and f
43、eel certain of them come across as self-confident and convincing (使人信服的).”30. What does Mahena Stief think of first impressions? A. Friendship is built on the first impression.B. Women consider appearance more important. C. Appearance affects the first impression greatly.D. Appearance plays a great
44、role in making decisions. 31. The words “contingent upon” in Paragraph 4 probably mean “_”.A. different from B. filled with C. responsible for D. dependent on 32. What can we learn from the passage?A. People seldom judge each other by appearance. 8B. Appearance needs to go with the personalities. C.
45、 Exercising helps people build self-confidence.D. Confident people care little about appearance.33. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Inner Balance Works B. First Impressions Count C. Confident Behaviors Help D. Fashionable Appearances Matter四、阅读短文, 根据短文内容回答问题。(共 10分
46、，每小题 2分)Everyone speaks a language, but language is not just for talking. It is our most important communication tool. Through language, we can tell other people what we think, how we feel, and what we need. In fact, civilization (文明) itself depends on our ability to communicate. In the long history
47、 of human, languages survive, grow, disappear, move from place to place, and change with time. Now, some languages are ancient, and others are new. There are about 6,000 different living languages around the world today, and there are many thousands more that are no longer in use. Languages might sound different, but they are thought to have come from a single ancient language. It would be quite interesting if we search for stories about the c
