1、2023年广东省广州市南沙区中考一模英语试题一、语法选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1-15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Mack, a 17-year-old pilot broke the Guinness (吉尼斯) World Record for the youngest male to fly around the world.That record had been held by Travis Ludlow, _1_ was 18 when he made his flight
2、 around the world last year. Macks sister, Zara, finished _2_ own around-the-world flight in January at 19. She _3_ set the record as the youngest woman to fly alone around the world. From March 23, Mack flew through 52 countries across five continents. _4_ a mark recognized by the Guinness World Re
3、cords, he crossed the equator twice.Mack was born into a family of fliers. He earned his pilots license in 2020, becoming the youngest pilot in the world at the age of 15.His trip around the world started in Sofia on a plane owned by _5_ internet company. The plane, called Shark, can travel _6_ the
4、speed of 300 kilometers per hour. Normally, there _7_ two seats in it. But the plane was changed for his long trip by _8_ the second seat with an extra fuel container.Mack first planned to make the trip in three months. _9_, it lasted longer because of several problems, including rainstorms, sandsto
5、rms and extreme heat. Most of the delays(延误) _10_ by waiting for permits and required documents.The flight took him quite a long time. _11_ Wednesday, a huge crowd of people welcomed Mack and celebrated his achievements. His father, Sam, said he was extremely _12_ and proud of his childrens achievem
6、ents. He told reporters that such an event helps show _13_ children that they should follow their dreams.While he _14_, I constantly tried to keep in touch and help him, Zara said. Our parents called him every day, and I joined in those conversations. I gave him advice about the route on the flight,
7、 so that I _15_ be useful to him.1. A. what B. which C. who D. why2. A. she B. hers C. herself D. her3. A. too B. either C. also D. as well4. A. Setting B. To set C. Sets D. Set5. A. an B. a C. the D. /6. A. for B. on C. in D. at7. A. is B. are C. has D. had8. A. replace B. replaced C. replacing D.
8、replaces9. A. So B. However C. But D. Because10. A. cause B. was caused C. were caused D. caused11. A. In B. For C. At D. On12. A. happy B. happier C. happiness D. happily13. A. another B. others C. other D. the other14. A. flies B. is flying C. flew D. was flying15. A. could B. need C. should D. mu
9、st二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-25各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。It is going to be my fathers birthday. What can I give him? I dont have much money. I have looked all through the _16_ in the town and I have not found anything that he would like or that I can afford. I have thought very hard abo
10、ut what to buy for him. I thought maybe I could send him some _17_, but my father really doesnt eat many sweets. A new car or computer was too _18_, I dont have enough money.I was _19_ him on the weekend. He cut the grass, washed the car, and took out the garbage. I got a(an) _20_. I cut out pieces
11、of paper and I wrote something on them. I wrote on one piece of paper that I would wash the car every weekend for the summer. I wrote on another piece that I would _21_ the garbage every week for the summer. I also wrote that I would cut the grass, and _22_ the plants in the garden every week for th
12、e summer. I made a birthday card and I put the pieces of paper inside it. I gave my gift to my dad. My dad said, “My dear, this gift is very _23_ and its a gift from the heart.” I did all those things for my dad all summer. He told me that he had a great amount of _24_ time this summer because I hel
13、ped him so much.Im glad my dad liked his gift. A good gift doesnt have to be something that costs a lot. The best gifts are the ones that show how much you _25_ for the other person.16.A. cinemas B. house C. school D. stores17.A. candy B. apples C. flowers D. chips18.A. big B. cheap C. expensive D.
14、small19.A. listening B. watching C. talking with D. thinking about20.A. suggestion B. advice C. idea D. gift21.A. collect B. wash C. put D. sell22.A. burn B. water C. study D. make23.A. beautiful B. thoughtful C. interesting D. important24.A. free B. busy C. exciting D. terrible25.A. work B. look C.
15、 pay D. care三、阅读（共两节，满分35分）第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(A)Meeting AnneMatthew Cuthbert was on his way to Bright River on his horse and carriage. He was a quiet man who didnt speak much, especially to strangers. So, he enjoyed the journey and the smell of the
16、apple trees in silence. He reached Bright River but there was no sign of the 5:30 train which hed come for. Matthew asked the station manager if it would come soon. It came half an hour ago, answered the manager. There was one passenger. Shes sitting over there.I dont understand. Im not expecting a
17、girl, said Matthew. Its a boy that Ive come for.Guess theres some mistake, he said. Talk to the girl. Thats for sure.Matthew looked at her. She wore an old brown hat which covered two braids of very long, thick, red hair. Her face was small and thin with lots of freckles(雀斑). Her big green eyes look
18、ed back at him.Matthew began walking over but as soon as she saw him walking her way, she started the conversation.I suppose youre Mr. Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables? she said in a clear, sweet voice. Im Anne. Im so glad to see you. I was afraid you werent coming and I was imagining all the things
19、 that might have happened to you. If you didnt come for me tonight, I made up my mind to go down the road to that cherry tree at the corner, climb up it and stay all night. I wouldnt be afraid and it would be lovely to sleep in a wild cherry tree all white at night, dont you think?This girl was diff
20、erent.Im sorry Im late, he said shyly. Come on. Give me your bag.As they rode home, Anne talked on and on. Normally, too much talking would make Matthew angry, but from Anne, he didnt mind. She apologized but Matthew didnt want her to stop.Oh, you can talk as much as you like. I dont mind, said Matt
21、hew.Oh, Im so glad. I know you and I are going to get along fine.26. Why did Matthew come to the Bright River station?A. To take the 5:30 train. B. To meet the station manager.C. To enjoy a quiet journey. D. To meet an expected boy.27. Which sentence can probably be put in the ?A. Shes very good at
22、talking. B. She is good at climbing trees.C. Shes a little bit shy. D. Shes angry now.28. What does the underlined sentence “This girl was different.” mean?A. The girl has sweet voice.B. The girl likes speaking alone.C. The girl looks beautiful and lovely.D. The girl was brave and interesting.29. Wh
23、ich of the following shows the order of the story?a. Matthew and Anne rode back together.b. The station manager asked Matthew to talk with Anne.c. Matthew reached the train station.d. Anne started to told Matthew about her thoughts.e. Anne got off the train at the station in Bright River.A. ceabd B.
24、 ceabdC. ecbda D. ebcad(B)Attention, please! Reporters wanted!Do you dream of being a reporter? Are you a good writer who loves the news? If so, you may have a chance to be a winner in the TFK Kid Reporter Talent Search.We re looking for 12 students from around the nation to be members of the TFK Ki
25、d Reporter team for the 20232024 school year.Next years team will continue the tradition of reporting local and regional news stories for TIME For Kids magazine and .Professional reporters from the TIME For Kids will decide who will be the winner. In the past year, TFK KID Reporters have: Interviewe
26、d national leaders, famous people and other news-makers Written news stories, reviews and opinion pieces for TIME For Kids Learned about the news business from prize-winning reporters who work at TIME Appeared on television to talk about their work*How to enterTo apply, visit www.timeforkids. com/20
27、23kr and complete the official entry form. Be sure to read the official rules and share them with your parents or teachers, who must sign(签名) your entry form and send it to us by e-mail. Entry forms must be sent by November 17, 2023. You must be 14 years old or younger on September 1, 2023.*Contest
28、opens: 10:00 a. m. on June 14, 2023Contest deadline: 10:00 a. m. on November 17, 2023All entries must follow the official rules for consideration.See contest rules next page. Good luck!30. If David is chosen as the TFK Kid Reporter, he will probably NOT_.A. play a role in some famous TV playsB. lear
29、n how to do well in the reporting jobC. do an interview with the American presidentD. write down his own idea at 31. _ is allowed to join in this contest.A. Mike who likes to be a writerB. Tom who was born on September 1, 2007C. Jack who will send his entry form on Dec.16, 2023D. Lucy who hands in h
30、er entry form with the sign of her brother.32. How can you know the contest rules if you want to apply for the TFK reporters?A. Ask the professional reporters in TIME For Kids.B. Make a phone call to the team leader.C. Write an e-mail to .D. Read the next page of this notice.(C)Bicycles have long be
31、en used for transportation in China. But recently, cycling has become popular because of the result of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has made cycling more popular as officials closed some gymnasiums or places for exercise.Linda Mo could not exercise indoors in May because o
32、f the pandemic So, she started cycling and soon loved the sport. I realized a racing bicycle was quite different than a regular bike, she said, adding, Its very fast and exciting.For cyclist Yang Lan, the sport also provides an escape from the daily difficulties of life. With the pandemic . it seems
33、 to be the only way for us to run away from the terrible city life . she said.Naturally, the growth in cycling has increased the demand for bicycles. Beijing stores sales rose 20 to 30 percent from March to June, compared to the same period last year. Zhou Fuyuan, the founder of Magic Cycling, said
34、Chinas bicycle market was a $12 to $15 billion industry in 2021. Research and Markets predict that the sales could reach $16.5 billion by 2026.Because of increasing demand and worldwide supply chain problems, people must wait weeks or months to get one. For every Specialized bicycle sold in Beijing
35、at least 10 customers are waiting for their bicycles to arrive, Joanna Lei chose to pay more for bicycle available. She said the money was better spent than on a luxury bag. What you are investing in is your own body and a very good habit, she said. Lei added, I think it is more valuable than clothe
36、s that you wear or handbags that you use.People will have more choices for sports and entertainment when the pandemic is over. But Feng says he expects cycling to remain popular because of Chinas growing health concerns and awareness of environmental protection.Such a lifestyle is probably healthier
37、 and is more beneficial to society, Yang said. She added, I think people now have a good sense of environmental protection and hope to do good for society.33. Which of the following is NOT the reason why cycling has become popular in China?A. Because cycling gives people an escape from the daily dif
38、ficulties of life.B. Because officials closed some places for exercise during the pandemic.C. Because cycling is more valuable than a luxury bag.D. Because peoples health concerns have increased.34.What does the underlined “it” in Paragraph 6 refer to?A. The environment B. Cycling C. A good habit D.
39、 A bicycle35. The writer lists lots of numbers in the passage _.A. to explain why the price of bicycle is risingB. to state the growing demand of bicycles in ChinaC. to compare bicycles sales before and after the pandemicD. to show peoples increasing awareness of environmental protection36. What is
40、the best title of the passage?A. Cycling is fast and exciting.B. Cycling is good for our health.C. Cycling is beneficial to the society.D. Cycling has become more popular in China.(D)When is a dollar worth much more than a dollar? When can a mistake make something worth much more? What gets more val
41、uable with age? Numismatic experts love to discuss these questions!When most people consider the value of paper money, they take a quick look at the face value. (The face value is the value printed on the money itself.) A numismatic expert takes a much closer look!Becoming a numismatic expert requir
42、es attention to details. There are many words, pictures and numbers on each dollar bill. One thing a numismatic expert will consider when looking at paper money is the type of currency (货币). At the top of most U.S. dollars, you will see the words Federal Reserve Note. On a very small number of bills
43、, you may see the words Silver Certificate. Before 1968, a Silver Certificate could be changed for silver. So dont spend that bill because it is probably worth more than a dollar.Next, a numismatic expert is likely to take a look at the serial numbers on the bill. The serial number is printed both o
44、n the bottom left and on the upper right of most U.S. dollars. If the serial numbers do not match, the dollar bill is worth much more than a dollar. Bills with certain serial numbers are also likely to be worth more than their face value. For example, a bill with a repeating serial number, such as 5
45、555555 is in high demand. This makes it worth much more than a dollar. A bill with an asterisk (*) before the serial number notes that there was an error before production of the bill. This asterisk often makes the bill more valuable.If any of the numbers or pictures on a dollar bill are shifted, no
46、t printed exactly where they should be, the value of the bill increases greatly, which makes it have a very high collection value. There is much more to learn about numismatics. If you would like to become a numismatic expert, the first step is to take a closer look at the money that passes through
47、your hands. Good luck!37. What does the underlined phrase “Numismatic experts” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Experts on studying money and currency.B. Experts on teaching people to earn money.C. Experts on studying numbers and maths.D. Experts on designing bills and notes.38. Which of the following dollar bill values most?A. A bill with clear and beautiful pictures.B. A bill with Federal Reserve Note at the top.C. A bill
