1、江苏省扬州市2020年中考英语一模试卷（满分：120分 考试时间：100分钟）一、单项填空(每小题1分, 满分15分)1. Although it seemed to be _ painful experience, he still found it _ fun. A. a; / B. /; a C. a; the D. a; a2. -I cant find the magazine I bought this morning. -Well, Jack is reading _ over there. Why not go and see if it is yours? A. it B.
2、that C. one D. some3. A hard-working man _ become a great scientist, but a great scientist _ be a hard-working man. A. cant; canB. may not; mustC. cant; must D. may not; can4. _ my sister _ I do well in our lessons. My mother is very proud of us. A. Not; but B. Neither; nor C. Either; or D. Both; an
3、d5. Pick up your pen and draw your own invention. Maybe it will be_ a real product one day! A. turned on B. turned down C. turned into D. turned off6. -I prefer_ with a pen to_ on the computer, because I type so slowly. - So do I. A write；typing B. to write；to type C. writing；to typeD. writing；typin
4、g 7. We can save energy by riding Mobike. _ , people should get used to recycling the waste. A. Moreover B. However C. Otherwise D. Anyway 8. -Do you remember there _ a river here? - Of course, I often swam in it when I was young. A. used to beingB. used to be C. was used to beD. was used to being 9
5、. -If you want to change for a double room, youll have to pay _ 20 dollars. - All right. A. moreB. anotherC. otherD. each 10. Bill, can I get you anything to drink? _. A. You are welcomeB. No problem. C. I wouldnt mind a coffeeD. It doesnt matter11. As a new kind of transport service, public bicycle
6、s _ in more Chinese cities in the following years. A. useB. are usedC. will useD. will be used12. Wearing red makes _easy _ us to take action. A. it; for B. this; of C. that; for D. it; of13. I dont think Mum saw us. She_ a TV play and deeply moved by it. A. was watching B. is watching C. watch D. w
7、atched14. How do you plan to spend the coming summer holiday? I havent decided. I wonder _ during the holiday. A. where am I going to spend B. whether it was going to be sunny C. who will I invite to have a trip with me D. if my mother will give me extra homework15. Maybe you think it impossible to
8、finish this task, but I always believe . A. where there is a will, there is a way B. practice makes perfect C. many hands make light work D. a good beginning is half done二、完形填空（共15小题；每小题l分，计15分） August 16, 2016, runners Abbey DAgostino（USA）and Nikki Hamblin（New Zealand) touched the world while they
9、_16 in the womens 5, 000-metre event in Rio. During the race, somewhere around 3, 200 metres, Abbey and Nikki 17 each other. Nikki was running when she suddenly had to 18_ to avoid contact with another runner. Then Abbey bumped into her from the back, bringing them 19 to the ground. As Abbey was get
10、ting up, she noticed Nikki was hurt and needed help. While their competitors carried on with the race, Abbey 20_ to help up Nikki, who had taken a hard fall and was lying on the track. In an interview later, Nikki recalled how the suddenness of the crash and fall influenced her. When I went down it
11、was like, Whats happening? Why am I on the ground? And suddenly theres this hand on my shoulder, like 21 , we have to finish this! Im so 22 and touched that she did that. Nikki said. _23 , Abbey had hurt her knee in the fall and had difficulty walking. Instead of 24_ in the race, Nikki helped to 25
12、her injured opponent（对手）along the way. Abbey then tried to 26 Nikki to go on without her. However, Nikki provided her with 27 to walk slowly towards the finish line. Both girls finally made it to the finish line. 28 Nikki came in second to last and Abbey came in last with her twisted ankle, they sti
13、ll got moved to the finals. What a 29 race! Im so thankful for Abbey for doing that for me. That girl is the Olympic spirit right there. Nikki said. The simple act has become a 30 of the Olympic spirit. Their good sportsmanship got them into the finals.16. A. took B. fought C. competed D. played17.
14、A. came into B. crashed into C. broke into D. turned into18. A. slow down B. break down C. sit down D. came down19. A. all B. both C. none D. neither20. A. turned B. remembered C. planned D. agreed21. A. Get up B. Get away C. Get on D. Get off22. A. interested B. impressed C. excited D. surprised23.
15、 A. Hopefully B. Hopelessly C. Luckily D. Unluckily24. A. continuing B. stopping C. climbing D. riding25. A. carry B. take C. bring D. hold26. A. make B. remind C. advise D. refuse27. A. achievement B. improvement C. development D. encouragement28. A. If B. Yet C. Though D. Unless29. A. wise B. funn
16、y C. beautiful D. polite30. A. medal B. symbol C. mark D. sign三、阅读理解（共l5小题；每小题2分，计30分）A The TED speaker series features “ideas worth spreading.” With over 1,400 to choose from, weve selected a few that are perfect for students.1. Larry Smith: Why You Will Fail to Have a Great CareerWe humans have an
17、 excellent ability to make excuses for ourselves. Larry Smith, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, tells us why most of us will fail to have a great career. But there is a way out if you dont make excuses for yourself and try to pursue your passion. 2. Andy Puddicombe:
18、All It takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes Between dance team, volunteering andoh, rightlectures, your lifes crazy factor is about to go way up. In this entertaining and informative talk, mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe teaches us how to be “more healthy, more mindful and less distracted” by taking just
19、10 minutes out of the day to be more present.3. Shane Koyczan: To This DAY For the Bullied and Beautiful This talk is sure to stay with you. Shane Koyczans “To this DAY” is an affecting spoken-word poem about bullying and being different that gained over 10 million views on YouTube. In this talk, Ko
20、yczan gives a live reading of the poem, along with some stories about his background.4. Susan Cain: The power of Introverts Does a cup of tea and a good book sound like a perfect Friday night? In this personal talk, Susan Cain argues that introverts have important talents and abilities. Our culture
21、may value being social and outgoing, but the world needs all kinds.31. What does Larry Smith advise students to do for a good career? A. Never make excuses for yourself.B. Never be bullied and different. C. Take 10 mindful minutes every day.D. Value being social and outgoing.32. Whose talk can make
22、people know about his background? A. Susan Cains. B. Larry Smiths. C. Shane Koyczans. D. Andy Piddicombes.33. What does the underlined word “introverts” in the last paragraph mean? A. 性格急躁者. B. 性格沉着者. C. 性格外向者. D. 性格内向者.B When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can be difficult.
23、But they would do well to remember that a new choice is available - micro-homes. Fondly called “tiny houses,” these houses have all living necessities in a small package, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses can hold just one or two people thoug
24、h some say they have the space for more. Whats lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite modern in design. Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also have practical features(特点). Making the best of urban space, the 72-to-122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw,
25、the worlds narrowest home, filled in an alley(小巷). The house uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to make its owner live practically anywhere. Although micro-homes are attractive, there are a few disadvantages to consider before getting comfortable on a minicouch. Moving into a tiny
26、 house, you should throw away unnecessary things. It is also mostly impossible to invite guests. And finally, a micro-home is likely a temporary(暂时的) living choice for most people since they will probably start families and own more thin gs. Though the limitation will scare some, there is usually a
27、benefit. A small size results in low prices and small bills, making tiny houses easier to afford. And though you wont have many things around the house, it makes it easy and simple to keep it clean. Micro-homes are also eco-friendly, which cant be matched by other homes. They probably arent for ever
28、yone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.34. What can be learnt about micro-homes from Paragraph 2? A. People cant take a package into the tiny houses. B. All of the houses can hold more than two people. C. These houses are convenient though t
29、iny in size. D. Such houses are poorly designed because of the small size.35. The author develops Paragraph 3 mainly _. A. by examples B. by comparisonsC. by order in space D. by causes and effects36. Micro-homes are especially suitable for _. A. a young person who has many things B. a person who do
30、esnt have much money C. a couple who want to protect environment D. a family hoping to settle down in a city 37. What can be the best title for the text? A. East or west, home is the best.B. Micro-homes - more than tiny! C. Home-hunting - no easy matter!D. Tiny or large, this is a choice.C Do you lo
31、ve Beats headphones, True Religion jeans, and UGG shoes? These are some of the most popular brands（牌子）around. They are also expensive. But some experts say they are not much better than cheaper brands. For example, Jim Wilcox works for Consumer Reports. He tested all kinds of headphones. He says tha
32、t $80 Koss Pro headphones provide basically the same quality and comfort as Beats. So why do people pay twice or even 10 times as much for the hottest brands? Experts say its because fashionable, expensive brands send a message. Brands say “I belong” or “I can afford it.” Some people think that expe
33、nsive brand names are worth the price. They say that some designer clothes really are top quality and that they last longer than cheaper brands. Some teenagers choose to wear popular brands because these brands make them feel good about themselves. Alexandra Allam, 17, likes to buy brand-name produc
34、ts. “Id rather spend the extra money to get something I know Ill be satisfied with.” she says. Her friend Emmy Swan agrees, saying “As long as you can afford it, it seems reasonable to buy what you want.” But not all teenagers agree. “Spending hundreds of dollars for designer is stupid and unreasona
35、ble.” says Daniel Steinbrecher, 16. “Its fake（假的）happiness.” People who are against wearing expensive brand names say that many designer brands arent any better. “Its wasteful to buy things just because they are popular.” says Edmund Williams, 15. “Youll feel better if you buy things because you lik
36、e them. If you have extra（额外的）money to spend, it would be better to give it to people in need.” 38. The example of Jims report wants to tell us _. A. popular brands make people comfortable B. Koss Pro headphones are better than Beats C. the hottest brands are of the highest quality D. less-known bra
37、nds may offer the same quality as name brands39. According to experts, people choose the hottest brands probably _. A. for their better quality B. to show off C. for their better designs D. to belong to a special group40. What does Edmund think of expensive brands? A. They make him feel confident. B
38、. They are not worth the price. C. They need to improve their quality. D.They pay too much attention to personal likes.41. The text is mainly about _. A. how to buy things reasonably B. the competition between brands C. the different values of teenagers D. whether expensive brands are worth high pri
39、cesD My father was German, but he worked in England. He married my mother, who was English. Her family name was Robinson, so when I was born in 1632，in England, they called me Robinson, after her. My father did well in his business and I went to a good school. He wanted me to get a good job, and liv
40、e a quiet, pleasant life. But I wanted adventure and an exciting life. I want to be a sailor and go to sea, I told my mother and father. They were very unhappy about this. Please dont go. my father said, You wont be happy you know. Sailors have a difficult and dangerous life. And because I love him,
41、 and he was unhappy, I tried to forget about the sea. But I couldnt forget, and about a year later, I saw a friend in town. His father had a ship and my friend said to me, we are sailing to London tomorrow. Why dont you come with us? On September 1st, 1651，I went to Hull, and the next day we sailed
42、for London. But, a few days later, there was a strong wind. The sea was rough and dangerous, and the ship went up and down. I was very ill，and was very afraid. Oh, I dont want to die!”I cried, I want to live! If I live, I will go home and never go to sea again! The next day the wind stopped, and the
43、 sea was quiet and beautiful again. Well, Robinson, my friend laughed, How do you feel now? The wind wasnt too bad. What! I cried. It was a terrible storm. Oh, that wasnt a storm, my friend answered, just a little wind. Forget it, come and have a drink. After a few drinks with my friend, I felt bett
44、er. I forgot about the danger, and decided not to go home. I didnt want my friend and family to laugh at me! I stayed in London for some time, but I still, wanted to go to the sea. So, when the captain(船长)of a ship asked me to go with him to Guinea in Africa, I agreed. And so I went to the sea for t
45、he second time. It was a good ship, and everything went well at first, but I was very ill again. Then when we were near the Canary Islands, a Turkish pirate(海盗)ship came after us. They were famous thieves of the sea at that time. There was a long, hard fight, but when it finished, we and the ship were prisoners. The Turkish captain and his men took us t
