1、2023年江苏省常州市金坛区中考英语二模试卷一、单项选择(共10小题：每小题1分, 满分10分)1. Jim has been so quiet the whole afternoon. There _ be something on his mind. A. canB. needC. mustD. should 2. Sorry, Mum! I didnt pass the interview. Never mind, dear, But you have gained _ experience, A. possibleB. enjoyableC. valuableD. comfortabl
2、e3. Are you sure you are going to teach in Yunnan? _ is it from Yunnan to Beijing!Just a four-hour flight. Dont worry. Distance is not a problem now.A. How long B. How farC. How soonD. How often4. What a poor man! Did you help him with some money? Yes, but he refused. His _ didnt allow him to accept
3、 charity.A. product B. prideC. powerD. possibility5. There are so many people here. Its too noisy.Thats true. Why not go _ a bit more private instead?A. to somewhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. anywhere6. Macrons recent three-day trip to China _ to be a great success.I couldnt agree more. It is help
4、ful to promote world peace and development.A. breaks outB. turns outC. puts outD. takes out7.Can I watch the basketball final to have a relax, Mum? Of course. But it _ for quite a while.A. has endedB. has been over C. endedD. was over8.I hear well take a trip to Tianmu Lake next Friday. Great! But I
5、 wonder _.A. that how we will go thereB. what will the weather be likeC. what time we will startD. if we can take a mobile phone or not9. What a pity! I havent got a new mobile phone. They have been sold out.This shows how people are _ by advertisements.A. supportedB. influencedC. improvedD. suggest
6、ed10. I hope you wont mind a little friendly advice. _. A true friend is the one who tells you the truth about yourselfA. Not at allB. With pleasureC. Youre welcome D. My pleasure二、完形填空(共12小题；每小题1分, 满分12分) One day, a fox was caught in a trap by the tail. After much 11 pulling, he succeeded in 12. Bu
7、t he had to leave his beautiful bushy tail behind him.For a long time, he kept away from the other Foxes. He knew well enough that they would all make fun of him and laugh 13 his back. But it was 14 for him to live alone. At last, he thought of a plan that would perhaps help him out of his trouble.H
8、e called a meeting of all the Foxes. I have got something of great importance to tell you, he said. When the Foxes were all 15 togeter, the Fox Without a Tail got up. As he slowly walked around, he asked the other Foxes. Do you know how many Foxes have come to 16 because of their tails?He followed t
9、his question with a 17 speech about all those sad Foxes. This one had been caught by hounds(猎犬) when his tail had become caught in the hedge(树篱). That one had no been able to run fast enough because of the weight of his tail. 18, it was well known, he said that men hunt Foxes 19 for their tails. Men
10、, he continued, cut off the tails as prizes of the hunt “Look at such proof(证据) of the 20 and uselessness of having a tail, said Master Fox. I would advise every one of you to cut it off, if you valued (珍视) your life and 21.After he had finished saying so much, an old Fox arose. With a smile on his
11、face, he said, Master Fox, kindly turn around for a moment, and you shall have your answerWhen the poor Fox Without a Tail turned around, there arose a storm of laughter and hooting哄笑). He now knew it was not 22 to try any longer to persuade (劝说) the Foxes to give up their tails.11. A. excitedB. pai
12、nfulC. worried D. unhappy12. A. getting awayB. getting up C. getting back D. getting through 13. A. around B. before C. behind D. from14. A. easyB. wiseC. hardD. mad15. A. found B. gathered C. went D. followed16. A. live B. harm C. respect D. laugh17. A. shortB. long C. exciting D. common18. A. Howe
13、ver B. Otherwise C. Also D. Recently19. A. simple B. certainly C. hardlyD. properly 20. A. advantage B. beauty C. dangerD. value21. A. safety B. tailC. friends D. thought22. A. meaningless B. wrong C. useful D. hard三、阅读理解(共14小题；每小题2分, 满分28分)AThere are many ways to learn about the outside world. A mu
14、seum is a wonderful place to go. Here are four new museums worth visiting.Grand Egyptian MuseumGiza, Egypt (埃及With a collection of over 100, 000 artifacts(文物) covering 3, 000 years of ancient Egyptian history, the Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. This500, 000-square-
15、metre museum has three floors, featuring meeting rooms and equipment, educational spaces, a 250-seat 3D cinema and a childrens museum. It even includes shops and restaurants.Robot Science MuseumSeoul, South KoreaSouth Koreas capital is one of the most high-tech cities in the world, so its no surpris
16、e that it is home to the first Robot Science Museum, which exhibits(展览) robots. The museum is actually its own opening exhibit, since robots have been used in all stages of the project from design to building. Here you can learn more about the latest innovations(创新)in AI, AR & VR, and robotics. It a
17、lso plans to run training courses. Museum of Modern Electronic MusicFrankfurt, GermanyThis museum is a space to explore the history of electronic music and the development of its different kinds. The city of Frankfurt is a fitting home since its one of the birthplaces of European electronic music. B
18、esides exhibitions, the museum also hosts movie nights, concerts and club nights, as well as lectures and workshops with guest DJs, producers and artists.Underwater Ocean Discovery CentreBusselton. AustraliaLocated at Busselton Jetty in Western Australia, the museum is partially(部分地) underwater and
19、sits two kilometres out at sea, featuring more than 300 different marine(海洋的) species. Visitors can learn more about the unique marine environment as they explore the attractions galleries and exhibition areas above sea level, before moving down to an observatory at the level of the ocean floor.23.
20、What can you do in the Grand Egyptian Museum?A. Learn about the history of EgyptB. Watch the latest innovations in a 3D cinemaC. Explore the history of musicD. Take a close look at different marine species24. In which museum can you have a chance to learn something about high technology?A. In Giza,
21、EgyptB. In Seoul, South KoreaC. In Frankfurt, GermanyD. In Busselton, Australia25. What would you most probably enjoy in the Museum of Modern Electronic Music?A. Delicious foodB. Wonderful showsC. Ocean viewsD. Amazing high technologyBAt first sight, it may seem as if starfish do not have eyes; howe
22、ver, youd be mistaken for thinking that. They do have eyes, but they are placed on the end of each of their arms. Still, for a longtime, no one had a clue what they were using these eyes for.Since starfish are generally simple animals that do not have a brain, their eyes are quite simple as well. Th
23、is is why researchers doubted if these eyes could see. In 2014, researchers suggested that these eyes could form rough images(粗糙的图像) of the environment that would prevent the starfish from getting lost. As it turns out, this is true. According to newer studies, starfish use their sense of sight to n
24、avigate (确定方向) through the oceanThe eyes allow starfish to form images that only have about 200 pixels(像素). Still, this is more than enough for them to recognize(认出) larger objects that might get in their way while they are navigating the deep waters. Since starfish are generally found around coral
25、reefs (珊瑚礁), there is a possibility that they could wander(漫步) to the sandy beaches of the reefs and get lost. If that happened, they would probably starve because they would not be able to find food there.Researchers managed to get an in-depth look at the eyes of starfish, and while they are constr
26、ucted similarly to the eyes found in insects, the similarities stop there. The eyes of starfish have no lenses(晶状体), which is the reason that they are only able to form extremely rough images. Their field of view is not very wide, but it is enough for them to be able to recognize a coral reef in fro
27、nt of them. It is believed that they can see about three feet in front of them, and only during the day. Still, there is a lot to learn about the eyesight of starfish, and since they are ecologically important animals all new information about them is more than welcome.26. What do the eyes of starfi
28、sh help them do?A. Navigate through the oceanB. Find food on coral reefsC. Communicate with other starfishD. Sense danger in their environment27. How far can a starfish see in front of itself during the night?A. About one footB. About two feetC. About three feetD. It is not mentioned in the passage2
29、8. What is the difference between starfishs eyes and insects eyes?A. The eyes of starfish have a wider field of viewB. The eyes of insects are placed on their legs, while starfishs eyes are on their arms. C. There are no lenses in the eyes of starfish, but insects haveD. The eyes of insects can form
30、 rougher imagesCA few years ago, I saw an exhibition(展览) of Pablo Picassos sculptures. Maybe, because he thought of himself as a painter first, he was freer to play with the art of sculpture. For example, what can you do with a pair of bicycle handlebars(把手) and a saddle (车座)? The Spanish artist tur
31、ned them into a bull(公牛). The exhibition brought to mind Picassos famous quote(引语), Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow upIm a writer and illustrator(插画画家) of childrens books. Sometimes, I go into schools and read my stories to children. I also draw with the
32、m. I show them how to draw the characters in my books. These children draw after me. Their drawings, however, always make mine seem lifeless. Im always surprised by them. Children just put their ideas out there. They do not overthink. Adults worry about how other people judge(评价) them. They often th
33、ink a lot before putting pen to paperRecently, Ive been working with a primary school. I see six-year-olds expressing themselves freely through their drawings. However, when they leave at the age of eleven, many of them feel uncomfortable about the act of drawing. They have learned that there is a r
34、ight way to draw, and a wrong way. There isnt. The most important thing is to draw and to express yourself through you work.Pieasso painted and sculpted like a child; He expressed himself freely. He cared little about what other people thought of him. Perhaps this is why his paintings and sculptures
35、 are still popular today. 29. What was Pablo Picasso?A. A painter. B. A sculptorC. A writer D. Both A and B30. Which of the following opinions may the writer support?A. Every child will be an artist when he grows upB. Children should learn what is a right way to draw or a wrong wayC. Every child is
36、born to be an artist and we should stay true to the artistic talentD. When children are at the age of eleven, they will never draw well31. Why is the writer surprised by the childrens drawings?A. Because the children draw after himB. Because the childrens drawings seem lifelessC. Because the childre
37、n worry about others judgementD. Because the children just put their ideas out there without overthinking32. Which of the following is true according to the passageA. Pablo Picasso was not free to play with the art of sculptureB. Pablo Picassos works are not popular todayC. There is a right way and
38、a wrong way to drawD. It is important to express ourselves freely through our drawingsDZhao Gu was a poet in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). He was very gifted in writing poems and was spoken highly of by the famous poet Du MuAt that time, there was another poet called Chang Jian. Though he could also w
39、rite good poems he admired the works of Zhao Gu very much. One day, Zhao Gu traveled to Suzhou, and Chang Jianhappened to be in Suzhou as well. Hearing the news of Zhao Gus arrival, Chang Jian was very excited. I should not miss this good opportunity, he told himself. I must have Zhao Gu leave behin
40、d some good poem.However, he didnt know how he could ask Zhao Gu to write poems for him. He thought for awhile, and an idea came to him. He thought of Lingyan Temple, a place of wonder in Suzhou. Now that Zhao Gu is in Suzhou, he will certainly visit Lingyan Temple. If I write half a poem in the tem
41、ple it may arouse the interest of Zhao Gu in finishing the poem, he thought to himself. Then. Chang Jian secretly wrote two lines on a wall in the templeSure enough(果然), Zhao Gu paid a visit to the famous temple the following day. Seeing those two lines on the wall, he thought it was very unnatural.
42、 He then added another two lines to form a complete poem. Chang Jian used his two not-very-good lines to invite a wonderful poem completed by Zhao Gu. What Chang Jian had done, someone said, was just like casting a brick to invite a jade.Later, people often use this idiom to describe the act of usin
43、g their own writing to invite the perfect articles of others. This idiom is usually used to express modesty.33. Whats the similarity between Zhao Gu and Chang Jian?A. They both liked travellingB. They were both good at writing poemsC. They both liked writing poems on wallsD. They both preferred the
44、city of Suzhou34. Which is the correct order of what happens in this storya. Chang Jian visited Lingyan Templeb. Zhao Gu visited Lingyan TempleC. Chang Jian wrote two lines on a walld. Chang Jian wanted Zhao Gu to write poems for hime. Zhao Gu completed a wonderful poem. A. d-a-c-b-eB. d-a-b-c-eC. a
45、-c-b-e-d D. a-b-c-e-d35. What does the underlined idiom casting a brick to invite a jade mean in Chinese _.A. 画蛇添足B. 足智多谋C. 抛砖引玉 D. 格格不入36. Which of the following words can best describe Chang Jian?A. Smart and helpfulB. Smart and studious(好学的)C. Smart but lazyD. Smart but opportunistic (投机取巧). 四、还原
46、句子(共4小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分6分)阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I come from the city of Kolkata. It is in the east of India. And its one of the largest cities in the country, Kolkata is an important cultural center of India. It is known as the City of Joy. Are you looking for entertainment? 37_ The best
47、 time to visit the city is during the Durga Puja Festival(杜尔迦女神节). It is held in autumn. During this time of the year, Kolkati shines for its many celebrations and performing arts. Her beauty attracts everyone.Besides, there are more than 30 museums in the city and nearby towns. 38_ Kolkata Zoo, for example, is one of the most famous sites. And Nicco Park is very popular among child