2023年上海市徐汇区中考二模英语试题(含答案及听力原文).docx

2023学年第二学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷初三英语试卷(考试时间90分钟满分140分)2023.4Part 1 Listening (第一部分 听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共25分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (5分)B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (5分)6. A. In China.B. In Singapore.C. In Japan.D. In France.7. A.6 months old.B.7 months old.C.12 months old.D.18 months old.8. A. An E-dictionary.B. Sports shoes.C. Tickets for Shanghai Disney.D. Dinner with friends.9. A. The reading club.B. The racing club.C.The language club.D. The cooking club.10. A. The change for a new flat.B. The share of housework.C. The decoration of the bedroomD. The design of the garden.C. Listen to the conversation and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示): (5分)11. The conversation is about an interview with a journalist in a studio.12. David's first ambition was to be a scientist when he was young.13. Because of a special radio program, David became a student journalist.14. It was easy for David to get a first job of being a journalist at AFP.15. Today's broadcast is to help the audience learn from David's experience.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词): (10分)16. The speaker is introducing in the world to the audience.17. Though the Clock Tower was renamed, tourists will call it “Big Ben” .18. The Shanghai TV Tower got the nickname “Pearl of the East” from its .19. The eleven balls of the Oriental Pearl Tower are of .20. Besides offices, the Petronas Towers house a museum, an art gallery and a .Part 2 Grammar and Vocabulary (第二部分词汇和语法). Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) : (共15分)21. Our monitor is kind and always gives me hand when I have trouble.A. aB. anC. theD./22. The movie on TV yesterday made me think of an experience of own.A.IB. meC. myD. mine23. Picasso, a famous European artist, had a great influence on art the 20th century.A. atB.inC. onD. from24. The headmaster was very pleased the performance by the talent boy.A. ofB. inC. withD. for25. Besides the main character, can you name some little monsters in the cartoon?A. othersB. anotherC. the otherD. other26. In Shanghai, PE lessons at school more and more interesting since 2018.A. becomeB. becameC. have becomeD. will become27. There's nothing left in the fridge, and we'd better some food in the market.A. buyB. to buyC. buyingD. bought28. Counting penguins in Antarctic (南极洲) was one of jobs in the world.A. strangeB. strangerC. strangestD. the strangest29. When you wear a smile on your face, you look to customers.A. warmlyB. happilyC. correctlyD. friendly30. kids have smartphones, they may get calls from strangers and get cheated.A. IfB UntilC. ThoughD. Unless31. Merle first the world record for swimming 10 kilometers in 2019.A. setsB. setC. was settingD. has set32. The amazing walking tools allow you to walk up to 11 kilometers an hour,A. needB. canC. mustD. should33. Follow the instructions carefully, you will operate the machine easily.A. andB. butC. forD. or34. shining the little girl is in her traditional Chinese dress on the stage! A. WhatB.What aC. HowD. How an35. does your brother go cycling after work?Once a week.A. How farB. How soonC. Hong longD. How often. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can only be used once. (选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次) (本大题共8题，每题1分，共8分，每题只有一个正确选项): (共8分)A. typesB. operationsC. boredD. popularE. producedThere are many reasons why people like collecting things. First, you can learn a lot about things which are interesting to you. It can also stop you from feeling 36 . It is also possible to meet those who like the same things that you like.Collecting stamps is one of the most 37 hobbies in the world. King George V of the UK, and also US President Franklin collected stamps.Some people only collect special 38 of stamps. Edgar (Germany) has more than 11,700 different stamps with pictures of paintings, Celso (Canada) has almost 6, 500 stamps about ships, and Daniel (India) nearly 5,000 stamps about birds. The '1c Magenta' is a stamp from British Guiana (英属圭亚那). Someone bought it in 2014 for $9.5 million. It is expensive because it was 39 in 1856 and until now, collectors are pretty sure about the value.A. senseB. realizeC. especiallyD. regularlyE. communitiesLooking up at the stars wasn't something easy for everyone, 40 in poor areas. For Susan, that changed in her early 20s when she got her first telescope and recognized Saturn (土星). “I saw something I had only read about in a textbook. It made me 41 how small we really are,” says Susan, who is now a scientist. Susan decided to give kids this experience. The project “The Travelling Telescope”, brought space education to schools and 42 in Kenya. “So far, more than 300,000 children love the telescope and enjoy the chance to see the moon up close, as well as stars and planets”, says Susan.In January 2021, pop singer Madonna visited Kenya. Susan watched the pop star's face light up with the same 43 of wonder as the kids. “It reminds people about the universe that sits just above their heads,” she says. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填一词): (共8分)44. Eating too many sweets is bad for your .(tooth)45. Did you see several sitting on the beach, repairing their nets? (fisherman)46. Mark Twain's stories are and full of surprising events of his childhood. (fun)47. China has seen new in finding ancient things of great value underwater. (develop)48. It is to stay up late and go to work without having breakfast. (healthy)49. The volunteers run with the runners to make sure they arrive in the end. (safe)50. This new book brings together a few stories in a way. (humor)51. You have to the theatre during the break time when the play is on. (entrance). Complete the following sentences as required (根据所给要求完成句子。52-57 小题每空格限填一词)(本大题共7题，每题2分，共14分)52. The boy noticed a few mistakes from a video about wild animals. (改为一般疑问句) the boy a few mistakes from a video about wild animals?53. AI technology has brought great changes to people's daily life. (对划线部分提问) AI technology brought to people 's daily life?54. The detective knows how he can make good use of modern equipment. (改为简单句)The detective knows make good use of modern equipment.55. Though there was some difficulty, Mike continued with his work. (保持句意基本不变)Though there was some difficulty, Mike with his work.56.“Will you try ChatGPT to do the project?" Mr Li asked the whole class. (改为间接引语)Mr Li asked the whole class would try ChatGPT to do the project.57. The local community holds a charity market for books every year. (改为被 动语态)A charity market for books by the local community every year.58. uncommon, in the library, a musical play, the citizens, found it, to watch (连词成句) Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分读写). Reading comprehension (阅读理解): (共50分)A. Choose the best answer (根据内容，选择最恰当的答案) : (12 分)Tai chi, part of Chinese culture, is popular around the world. This ancient martial art has been practised by more than 40 million people in more than 150 countries. There must be some reasons for it.Tai chi is good for both body and mindThis gentle martial art started in China. It requires slow movements with a focus on breathing and on what your body is doing in that moment. You can go at your own speed.It's easy on the bodyTai chi is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. There is little risk of damage to your joints (关节).It's an exercise that can be easily done, including those in wheelchairs. 62 A 2019 review of studies suggested that Tai chi might reduce the risk of falls in older people. Certainly, the key point is on balance, with sideways and backwards movements helping to have a stronger body. It also improves the awareness of space. It may reduce painA small body of research indicates that doing Tai chi regularly can help repair knee problems and lower back pain.It may improve brain powerAdvantages aren't just physical. Studies have found that regular Tai chi can improve functioning in brain, especially for older people. Still it's considered safe and suitable for the elderly.It has the feel-good factorA reduction in stress and worry, and an increase in confidence are other advantages of Tai chi for your feelings.59. Tai chi is practised by over million people around the world.A.20B.40C.50D.15060. People move their body when practising Tai chi.A. violentlyB. regularlyC. SlowlyD. strongly61. All the following people can practise Tai chi EXCEPTA. Mike, a ten-year-old boy, who wants to improve his sense of balanceB. Mr. Li, who has got some pain in his back and decides to so some exerciseC. Ms Black, who was forgetful and needs some training for her brainD. Dan, who got injured in the leg in a car accident and is in bed these days62. The title of the underlined paragraph is “ ”.A. It can prevent fallsB. It has a variety of movementsC. It may open your mindD. It is good for the young63. One may feel after practising Tai chi from time to time.A. stressfulB. excitedC. confidentD. tired64. One can find the passage above from the section of “ ”in a newspaper.A. SportsB. NewsC.ArtD. TravelB. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文): (12分)The Find: A rare video game still in its good package.Where It Was Found: In an attic (阁楼).One day in 2019, Scott was visiting his childhood home to finally clear his stuff out of his mother's attic. While he was going through the boxes, he came across a shopping bag. Inside it was a video game called Kid Icaru. Scott didn't even remember 65 it. According to the price tag in December 1988, it was most likely a Christmas present that had never been sent. Since it hadn't been open, this lucky find was a huge deal. According to a gaming expert , Kid Icarus is a highly classic, and there are fewer than ten known unopened copies till now. It is in such a nice condition that it is an uncommon item with a long 66 .Scott put the video game- -which cost $38.45 at that time-up for 67 , and sold it for USS9000.He used the unexpected money to take his family on holiday.The Find: A 624-gram gold nugget (金块).Where It Was Found: On a walk.In 2019, a man took his dog for a walk somewhere outside the city. Joining him were his two daughters, and it's a good thing they did. “I actually walked right past it,” he later told the reporter. “But my daughter pretty much kicked it as she was 68 . She then asked, Dad, is this gold?”He replied, “I think it might be.” They brought the small nugget to a supermarket nearby to 69 it, and it was up to 624 grams. Experts then made it clear that the nugget was real. “We'd come on some difficult times, so it was the 70 time for better changes,” the dad said. The value is US$25,000.65. A. owningB. designingC. borrowingD. selling66. A. wayB. journeyC. historyD. list67. A. showB. discussionC. funD. sale68. A. sittingB. walkingC. dreamingD. thinking69. A. decorateB. weighC. storeD. repair70. A. firstB. lastC. rightD. hardC. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给): (14分)Research suggests that at least 64 percent of people now spend up to four hours daily of free time in front of a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher rates of being fat and other sickness, this is b 71 news for our health. The following are what we can do to get rid of it.1. Choose outdoor activitiesWhen you're at home, make it a rule that you can't be online if the sun is shining. I 72 ,you have to go for a walk, ride a bike or get some other kind of healthy physical activity for at least an hour. This rule should apply to everyone in your family.2. Rearrange the family room furnitureDesign your family room so that the TV is no longer the central point of the room. That means if you want to watch TV, you have to m 73 chairs and tables. Then you can sit and relax yourself.3. Limit social media useWhether it's Facebook, Twitter, or WeChat, put limits on the time you spend on social media. Avoid aimless browsing and give your time online a p 74 : research holidays or read the news. Then log off!4. Set aside reading timeChallenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book b 75 you check your mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and you'll soon find you've created a new pastime! 5. Take part in projectsMake a list of one-hour e 76 projects. List everything you can possibly think of after dinner at home: organizing cupboards, sharpening knives, sorting through your sewing materials. Then try to do o 77 every day before bedtime.D. Answer the questions (根据短文内容完整回答下列问题) : (12 分)STAFF PICKSWe enjoyed putting this issue of the magazine together for your reading pleasure. Here are some of our favorites.“Dodie's Darling Dalmatians”Like many of us, I grew up loving the Disney film 101 Dalmatians, but knew little about the book and its relationship with the film. And I even knew less about the story behind it. It was exciting to get a close look at the life of the writer Dodie Smith and her own beloved Dalmatians who provided the idea for his heartwarming story.Zoe, Managing Editor“My Adventures With A Paint Brush”It describes how taking up painting enriched Winston Churchill's life. The focus of the painting was clearer and he was more aware of colors and details in natural scenery he had ignored before. His story opened my eyes to the wonders of nature, and the different color caused by light and shade that we are too busy to see.Diane, Senior Editor“Laughter Is The Best Medicine”The humor pages show that a good joke can often greatly show the background of its time. It has as much power today to make us smile as it did when it first appeared.Melanie, Chief Editor “The Great Balloon Escape”