1、2023年江苏省苏州市中考英语考前押题试卷一、单项填空（共8小题;每小题1分,满分8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。1The movie The Wandering Earth has greatly attracted teenagers interest _ outer space.AtoBonCforDin2After having a new shower _, everything will be ready for you to move into the house.Aput outBput inCput awayDput t
2、hrough3I wonder if I can ask more about the book you _ this morning, Miss Shawn.Sure, go ahead.AmentionBmentionedChave mentionedDwill mention4No way, I wont sleep in this sleeping bag.So what do you _, Mark? Its a camp, not a hotel.AexpectBwishCsuggestDimagine5Youd better draw a mind map of the key
3、information while preparing for the report. _ you may forget some easily.AHoweverBMoreoverCOtherwiseDInstead6Language learning itself isnt that difficult. How much you devote decides _.Awho can you ask for helpBthat you can take the leadCwhy you began to learn itDwhether you can learn it well7What c
4、an we learn from the news title?AChaplin dresses up at a comic show.BChaplin buys some suits at a comic show.CFans dress up as Chaplin to show respect.DFans buy some Chaplin suits to show respect.8Do you think I should buy that dictionary since there is a special offer? _ If I were in your shoes, I
5、would.AWhy not?BI dont think so.CIt depends.DIn your dreams.二、完形填空（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）通读下列短文，从每小题所给的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。Once a teacher asked his two students to come and meet him at the start of a road which was near a forest.The two students got there as the teacher told them. Th
6、e teacher showed them the road and said, “You both have to start here and reach the _9_ of the road. After this test, there will be another exam which will happen next week. Finishing this test will _10_ the result of the next exam.” Together, the two students started the race.Just after a while, th
7、ey found two paths in front of them. One seemed _11_ and easy to go through. The first student made up his mind to take this path. The other was filled with a lot of fallen trees. The second student _12_ to follow this path. The first student passed that road easily and finished first. “I am glad I
8、took the easier path,” the first student said proudly, and he felt _13_ about himself. Of course, the second student had to try his best. It took him much longer to finish because he had to pass through many _14_ on the path.However, when the second student arrived, he was very happy. There were man
9、y difficulties on the path, _15_ he still took it and he was able to finish the race finally.For the next exam, the two students were asked to be near a ravine (深谷). The teacher looked at them and said, “You have to jump to the other side of this ravine.” The first student was so _16_ and went back
10、because he never did that before. However, the second student_17_ the path of his last test and how he jumped wide gaps (豁口) here. He jumped into the air and made it!After the exam, the teacher said to the first student, “When you _18_ the easier path last week, it could only help you finish that te
11、st easily. However, you were not ready for the harder exam.”9AendBbackCstartDsurface10AshowBadviseCpraiseDinfluence11AclearBexcitingCunusualDpleasant12AusedBfailedCrefusedDdecided13AcleverBlonelyCsuitableDimpatient14AchancesBchoicesCchallengesDcompetitions15AsoBorCbutDand16AcuriousBafraidCrelaxedDin
12、terested17ArecordedBrepeatedCrespectedDremembered18AledBchoseCsuggestedDdiscovered三、阅读理解（共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。AWhen life takes you away from home, use technology to help guide you. Apps can help make your trip easier and more fun.TripIt is a helpful ap
13、p to organize travel plans. After signing up for an account （账户）, forward any email confirmations（确认）for your travels to plans. Send TripIt all confirmations for hotel, flight, train, theater, and other bookings.TripIt will create a travel plan that will be shown in the TripIt app on your phone.Open
14、Table is a restaurantbooking app to help users discover and make bookings at restaurants.OpenTable includes 31, 000 restaurants around the world. Check the app for restaurants information and make bookings within the app.Google Maps can be used even when there is no Internet connection around. Maps
15、can be downloaded（下载） for times when you are away from the Internet. Create your own Google Maps that you can use offline.Hostel world is where youll find more than 17, 000 hotels in 178 countries. The app is great for travelers looking to meet vacationers during their trip, including a Noticeboard
16、that tells activities, and a translator that will help you communicate in up to 43 languages.19Which app can help you plan a oneday trip in Nanjing?ATripIt.BOpenTable.CGoogle Maps.DHostelworld.20What special thing can you do with Google Maps?ASearch for your own timetable.BDraw your own map of an ar
17、ea.CUse your maps with no network.DDownload the maps you bought.21What do the above apps have in common?AThey are used by members.BThey can help book a room.CThey can make a trip easier.DThey have a translation tool.BMitchell Wollen is a student at Xavier High School in Connecticut, US. When his sch
18、ool shut down due to the corona virus pandemic (新冠疫情), he found that he had a big block of free time“My friend and I were brainstorming,” said Wollen. “We thought wed make these hearts for people on the frontline who are sacrificing (牺牲) everything for us.”Wollen made a model a wooden heart painted
19、red with the words “Thank You” on the sign. People could put them on their front lawns to thank healthcare workers. To encourage such kindness, his mom Julie posted this on her Facebook page in early April.After that, Wollen didnt have any more free time. In the first week, he had 100 orders for the
20、 hearts. Filling the orders was time consuming.When distance learning started up, Wollen had schoolwork to do for six or seven hours a day. However, being busy with schoolwork didnt stop him from making more signs.After his school wrote an article on Wollen and posted it on Face book, more people or
21、dered signs from him.People can donate (捐赠) $10 for his cause. It has so far helped Wollen raise more than $1,600. He plans to use the money to buy meals for healthcare workers.He has talked with people at several medical centers in his state, hoping to bring food to the workers. Among them, Gaylord
22、 Hospital has responded. After connecting with his mothers friend, Wollen planned to pay the people who run the coffee truck to offer free coffee to the healthcare workers from Gaylord Hospital.“Everybodys having a tough time right now,” he said. “I just want to spread positive energy and help those
23、 who are struggling in these times.”Currently, Wollen isnt taking any more orders for signs since he still has about 100 orders to fill. However, he hopes to be able to make more in the future and that people like him can find ways to show support during this troublesome period.22Why did Mitchell Wo
24、llen make wooden hearts? ATo kill time in the free time.BTo make some pocket money.CTo show off his hands-on skills.DTo express thanks to selfless people.23What can we infer about Wollen from the article? AHe was highly praised by his school.BHe asked his mom to advertise for him.CHe wanted to get k
25、nown on the Internet.DHe gave up making hearts when he was busy.24How does Wollen plan to use the money? AHe will use it to start a food business.BHe plans to support a coffee truck owner.CHe will buy coffee for healthcare workers.DHe plans to use it to complete more orders.25Which of the following
26、best describes Wollen? ACreative and thoughtful.BCheerful and humorous.CBrave and kind-hearted.DOutgoing and hard-working.CTechnology has done our world wonders: from development in medicine, travel, communication, and how we communicate with one another and ourselves. However, by completely welcomi
27、ng technology as a part of everyday life.Technology presents a new platform for creativity to exist (存在) on. Through technology, ideas can be set free and come to life in the physical worldWe have the necessary tools for greater possibilities and new solutions. For example, film advertisements, soci
28、al media or radio.However, when we look more closely, its easy to notice some disadvantages. For example (自动计算) nowadays, rather than taking the time to work it out for ourselves. Another obvious situation is that a lot of people are spending too much time on screens. As a result, is there a way to
29、find a balance between technology and human creativity? I think so. It is simply a matter of making sure that creativity is not deterred by technology. The first way is to reduce our usage of digital devices (数字设备) by setting limits on when, where, turning off the notifications (通知) on your phone, y
30、ou will feel surprised how little you think about your phone.Another wonderful way is to take daily walks in the nature. It can help you reset, rebalance, and keep going in the long run health. We can also develop our creativity by doing yoga, keeping a journal.The key to the survival (生存) of our cr
31、eativity starts with us. Will you put your phone away when spending time with friends? Will you try to find happiness and purpose outside of a screen? The actions you choose to take will help change the relationship between creativity and technology for the better.26Why does the writer talk about bu
32、sinesses in Paragraph 2? ATo stress the importance of creativity.BTo suggest good ways to develop technology.CTo show the effect that technology has on creativity.DTo explain the relationship between business and creativity.27The word “deterred” in Paragraph 4 probably means “_”.AexaminedBcontrolled
33、CreplacedDprevented28The writer probably agrees that _.Alimiting the usage of our phones can help us develop creativityBspending time on screens is the easiest way to keep people happyCturning off the notifications on the phone will make people worriedDa daily walk does more good to physical health
34、than to mental health29Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? ATechnology: How Does It Help Develop Creativity?BCreativity in a World of Technology: Does It Exist?CTechnology and Creativity: Which Is More Important?DTechnology and Creativity: How Do They Influence Each Other
35、?DWhat goes into mind when you think of kung fu, also known as wushu? Maybe the image of Shaolin monks fighting with a serious look in their eyes, or popular childrens movies like Kung Fu Panda.Recently, Laurence J. Brahm, a documentary filmmaker from the United States, Brahm began a journey of a ku
36、ng fu pilgrimage（朝圣）, traveling to cities in China and the US to search for the origin（起源）.Brahm himself is a kung fu lover who has been practicing for more than 40 years. For him, practicing this craft was more than fun. Around 10 years ago, Brahm was unable to use one of his legs for about two yea
37、rs. But by practicing martial arts（武术）, he was able to recover step by step. Now, kung fu has become a daily activity for him. “Martial arts can help us connect our body, connect our blood flow, and also help connect us into our environment to increase our awareness.” Brahm said. Still others find o
38、ther meanings in the practice. “Chinese kung fu is full of Chinese philosophies（哲学）and core values”, Hong Kong actor Bruce Leung told Xinhua. Non-fight is one of these values, which is shown both in the name and the practice. Wu, is made up of two charactersage, and zhi, meaning “to stop”. So Brahms
39、 sees Kung fu as “a mirror of Chinese culture”. The traditional values of kung fu, actually, are in the minds of all Chinese people. Why does China want to be in harmony with other nations? “Its part of the psychology（心理）. Brahm also believes that todays world needs to restart equal exchanges betwee
40、n countries, and that culture and sports, such as kung fu.”30What does Laurence J. Brahm explore in Searching for kung Fu? _AStyles of kung fu. BPeoples impressions of kung fu. CFunctions of kung fu. DThe history and meaning of kung fu. 31Which of the following would Brahm agree with about kung fu?
41、_AIts a way to kill time. BIts a way to make money. CIts a way to stay healthy. DIts a way to keep awake. 32The purpose of Paragraph 8 is to explain _. Athe core value of Chinese kung fuBthe history of Chinese kung fuCthe structure of the Chinese word “wu”Dthe beginning movement in kung fu33Which of
42、 the following proves kung fu is “a mirror of Chinese culture”? _AIt influences Chinas policy about sports. BIt can spread Chinese culture worldwide. CIt shows the world the importance of Chinese culture. DIts values are seen in Chinas attitude to other countries. 四、信息还原（共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短
43、文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Have you ever wished that an AI could write something for you? Simply type(打字) in a few keywords, and you will have articles written for you. _34_Developed by US company Open AI, ChatGPT is a powerful tool. _35_ Users even have used it to write history pap
44、ers and get advice on how to communicate with people at a party.According to a US survey of more than 1,000 students, over 89 percent of them have used ChatGPT to help with homework assignments(任务). _36_ Some also worry that ChatGPT could be used to spread improper information. Besides, it does not
45、help build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are necessary for learning and lifelong success._37_ Some college teachers in the US try to include more speaking exams and handwritten papers instead of typed ones.However, not all educators say “no” to ChatGPT. _38_ What we need to do
46、is to adapt(调整) our learning, teaching and examinations. That way, we can “have honesty while making the best use of the tool”.AChatGPT has been a hot topic recently.BWell, ChatGPT may make that dream come true.CThey believe we have to know that AI is a tool people will use.DBut ChatGPT comes at a t
47、ime when AI is common in peoples lives.ETeachers are making changes to their classes to stop the use of ChatGPT.FYou can ask it to write emails, translate languages, and answer all kinds of questions.GSo people doubt if the tool makes it easier for students to cheat in homework assignments.五、词汇检测（共11小题;每小题1分,满分11分）A）根据下列句子所给的汉语注释和首字母,在答题卷标有题号的横线上,写出空缺处各单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。39The world-famous football player Mes
