江苏省南通市2021年中考英语试题（原卷版）.doc

南通市2021年初中毕业、升学考试试卷
英 语
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第I卷（选择题 共60分）
第I卷 共45小题， 请将答案按要求填涂在答题卡上。
一、单项选择（本题共 15 小题； 每 小 题 1 分， 满 分 15 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。
1. My family have ________ breakfast together every day. This helps us start a day well.
A. 不填 B. a C. an D. the
2. —I hear your brother will enter Tsinghua University this summer.
—Exactly, he was a born genius. He was able to read and write ________ the age of 4.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
3. Our monitor is ________. He never shows off before others.
A. organized B. modest C. generous D. energetic
4. Five-star hotels can ________ first-rate service, making passengers feel at home.
A. provide B. prevent C. protect D. prepare
5. Life is like a one-way race, ________ treasure every moment as time cannot be won again.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
6. —Must I return this book before Friday, Sir?
—No, you ________, dear. You can keep it for two weeks.
A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. needn’t
7. —________ does May look like?
—She is a pretty girl with big bright eyes and long straight hair.
A. How B. What C. Which D. Who
8. —Have you decided what to write about Gulliver in Lilliput in the report?
—I'm not sure. Maybe I need to read some ________ about it before writing.
A. reasons B. rewards C. results D. reviews
9. —Honey, could you help me ________ the picture of colorful balloons from the paper?
—Ok, Mum. I’m coming!
A. cut out B. carry out C. turn out D. work out
10. —Simon, we can save energy by riding shared bicycles.
—That’s true. ________, using air conditioners less is also a good way.
A. However B. Otherwise C. Anyway D. Moreover
11. —Miss Zhang seems quite familiar with Yunnan Province.
—Don't you know? She ________ a town school there as a volunteer teacher for over 2 years.
A. is in B. has gone to C. has been in D. has been to
12. The community worker is patient enough ________ to the old how to use Health Code(码).
A explain B. explains C. to explain D. explaining
13. —Good news! The Underground Line 1 in Nantong ________ to come into service soon.
—That’s great! Transport will become much easier for us.
A. will be expected B. is expected C. expects D. is expecting
14. —A celebration for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC(中国共产党) will be held，and I’m wondering ________.
—Let’s have a discussion about it this afternoon.
A. how will we get there B. which clubs will take part
C. what we could do for it D. whether can we do something for it
15. —It is important for us to wear seat belts while driving cars
—________.
A. That’s a good idea B. That’s all right C. I can’t agree more D. Take it easy
二、 完形填空(本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
“SPELL CHAMPION, ”Scott told his older sister.
“C-h-a-m-p-i-o-n.”
Unsure about it, Scott still cheered, “You’ll ___16___ the spelling bee!”
Lucy thanked, happy but ___17___ , wondering if her dog, Senator, who she got for her 11th birthday and never away from her for a week, would be looked after well.
“We’ll keep him perfectly, ” said Scott, dreaming of getting his own pet if he could ___18___ himself.
The loudspeaker in the railway station announced the upcoming departure(出发). Dad wished Lucy good luck, “If you make the ___19___ , we’ll come to see you.”
“See you in a w-e-a-k.”
“W-e-e-k, ”Lucy ___20___ Scott and said, “Bye!”
Each morning Scott woke up early to feed Senator, leaving a note to ___21___ Dad, after that Scott continued to sleep. Scott even gave Senator a timely bath, during which he hoped Dad could notice how responsible(负责任的) he was with unwilling Senator.
Halfway Lucy ___22___ back to tell her failure in the second round(轮次) and asked, “How’s Senator doing？”
“Excellent!” Scott bragged.
But when Lucy returned, she found it ___23___ “He only started feeling sick this morning.”Scott felt ___24___ but confused(困惑的), for he’d been a strict direction-follower.
They came to the veterinarian’s(动物诊所). After the examination, Lucy was angry, “A terrible ___25___ ! How could Senator have such a rapid two pounds in weight?”
Dad said, “I only fed him two scoops of dog food every morning.”
Scott ___26___ , “Dad! You fed him again? Didn’t you read my note? It says I’ve fed him!”
It took Lucy a moment to understand before asking Scott how to spell fed.
“F-e-e-d? Scott! Fed is spelled f-e-d. But your note says f-e-e-d, telling Dad to feed the dog!”
“So Senator was fed twice?” Dad asked, “But why did he ___27___ seem hungry?”
“All’s fish that comes to his net!” Lucy looked down at Senator who was wagging his tail. “Let’s see how you like eating Doggie Diet for a month!”
Senator’s tail drooped.
Scott said sorry, “I just wanted to be responsible so I could get a dog for my next ___28___ .”
“It’s OK. I’ll teach you how to spell to ___29___ myself for next year’s spelling bee.” Lucy handed Scott the red leash to walk Senator.
“You have a few months to practise before you get one for your birthday.” Dad added.
Scott burst into laughter and reached down to pet Senator ___30___ .
“Having a little brother isn’t so bad, ” Lucy told Senator, “if you show him who’s b-o-s-s!”
16. A. attend B. finish C. win D. cancel
17. A. relaxed B. worried C. surprised D. bored
18. A. prove B. teach C. serve D. devote
19. A. finals B. plans C. changes D. tasks
20. A. punished B. warned C. improved D. corrected
21. A. wake B. respect C. praise D. remind
22. A. flew B. moved C. called D. went
23. A. wrong B. opposite C. common D. same
24. A. lucky B. crazy C. guilty D. silly
25. A. stomachache B. headache C. toothache D. backache
26. A. nodded B. smiled C. cheered D. screamed
27. A. never B. always C. sometimes D. seldom
28. A. interview B. term C. competition D. birthday
29. A. train B. enjoy C. explain D. recommend
30. A. bravely B. excitedly C. politely D. patiently
三、 阅读理解(本题共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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A

◆More than 22, 000 pubs(酒馆) have a weekly quiz(智力测试) night. Some people say that the success of modern-day pub quizzes is caused by a board game from the 1980s, called Trivial Pursuit. In the game players had to answer questions about unimportant details. But whatever the reason, pub owners now say they hold quiz nights because quizzers drink like fish, so it is good business for them.
◆In the quiz, the quizmaster reads questions out loud and people answer questions in teams. A lot of the time, people choose funny names for their teams. There are normally several rounds, and a quiz can go on for 2 to 3 hours! Each round can be about a different topic, or questions can be mixed. Topics can be about nature, culture, life, health, food, science, sports, music and more.
◆Many pubs have old names referring to monarchs(君主), such as The King’s Head or The Queen Victoria, but of course this doesn’t mean they are only for kings or queens. Pubs have always welcomed people from all classes and parts of society. In some pubs you can get drinks on the house, meaning they are free. If you’ve paid to be in the quiz, there is usually a surprising prize.
◆More than half of the people in a recent survey on the Internet answered these questions incorrectly: How many countries make up Great Britain? What is the world’s largest desert?
Study! Make sure you know the names of the winners of sporting events, Oscars and TV shows. Also there is need to have a look at the world map. Besides studying, it’s very important to choose your team wisely. Try to have a mix of men and women, and no more than five people. Don’t choose someone who is always completely sure that they’re right, in fact sometimes they’re wrong! Once you’ve got your team together, always trust your first answer, and don’t think about it too much. Make sure that not everyone in your team drinks too much, otherwise the last round is going to get really difficult!

31. Pub owners are willing to hold the quiz night because ________.
A. it is held freely once a week to meet customers
B. they can ask quizzers some difficult questions
C. it can provide a good chance for their business
D. they believe Trivial Pursuit is still popular now
32. Which of the following is true according to Parts 2&3?
A. Quizzers usually group their teams with funny names.
B. Normally each round will go on for two to three hours.
C. Pubs with names of monarchs are for kings and queens.
D. Every quizzer will receive a surprising prize in the end.
33. In order to win the quiz, quizzers had better ________.
①have a complete understanding of different topics
②be in a mixed team no more than five members
③trust their first answers to the questions
④drink as much as they can till the last round
A. ①② B. ②③ C. ①④ D. ③④
B

We are what we eat. From high-calorie meals to low-fat lunches, much of our health depends on what we eat. We know about the benefits(益处) of eating fittingly for our physical health, but food, and cooking it, is proving to be good for our mental(心理) health as well.
Some people are now supporting the therapeutic value of cooking food. It’s not just about the end result but also the experience someone goes through. Dr Mark Salter, a consultant psychiatrist, told the BBC: “Baking and cooking are good therapies. They help patients develop planning skills, short-term memories and social skills—lack(缺乏) of which may lead to mental illness.”
TV chef(大厨) and author Nadiya Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind. She loves to bake and became the champion of the TV show, The Great British Bake Off. She says that “Baking’s always been about therapy... It’s never really been about the cake.” And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialization and mental health.
Certainly, creating some delicious food takes our mind off things and gives us something to do, helping us get through the recent lockdown. People have said that mixing dough(生面团) to make bread, for example, has given them a sense of calm and control. Research has shown that doing creative tasks, like cooking, makes us feel happier. Nicole Farmer, who studies how food influences our biology, behavior and mental health, told BBC online that “Cooking represents the human experience of food, and growing people through food, so there is no doubt it can bring us timely positive feelings.”
Of course, cooking can be a very sociable activity and sharing the end result, a rewarding experience. Hopefully, as we start to mix with friends and family again, we can enjoy the benefits once more and put us all in the right state of mind.
34. What is baking in Nadiya Hussain’s eyes?
A. It’s helpful for our mind. B. It’s a kind ofTV programme.
C. It’s always about the cake. D. It’s a tool for physical health.
35. Creative tasks can help people get through the lockdown because they _________.
A. give people a lasting sense of calm and peace
B. mark the start of the experience of cooking food
C. make people feel more confident and stronger
D. help people take their mind off unhappy things
36. Which of the following is right according to the passage?
A. Dr Mark Salter is a consultant psychiatrist of the BBC.
B. Hussain once got the first prize for her books on baking.
C. The Great British Bake Off is a TV show about cooking.
D. Nicole Farmer is a British scientist who studies biology.
37. What is the article trying to convince(使确信) the reader of?
A. Eating fittingly for physical health.
B. Enjoying the course of cooking.
C. Sharing delicious food with others.
D. Developing our planning skills.
C
In December 2020, “the Super Apple” appeared at supermarkets across China, sweeter and juicier than usual ones, without pesticide residue(农药残留). Before reaching the market, the products had been tested over 500 times. Blockchain(区块链) technology in recording farmers’ actions is widely used to avoid nonstandard pesticide use. Digital technology at the apple storage helps to group apples, which can keep the stability(稳定性) in the quality. “The future of agriculture lies in the modern technology.” Huang Jikun, Professor of the China Centre for Agricultural Policy at Peking University, told Beijing Review.
At China’s Central Rural Work Conference in 2020, President Xi stressed that efforts must be made to increase the quality of agriculture. Xi also pointed out the importance of speeding up technologies.
China’s agriculture has entered a stage of high-quality development, as the country is meeting people’s increasing need for high standard products. So agriculture should turn to technology.
Three years ago, Yuan Longping led a program of planting rice in saline－alkali(盐碱) soil in areas, including Xinjiang and Heilongjiang. Through hybrid technology, Yuan’s team have been able to raise improved rice for saline and alkaline soils. If China could put 6.67 million hectares of saline－alkali soil into rice production, it would be very likely to increase by around 30 million tons, a huge contribution to the country.
In Lushui, Yunnan Province, one can rarely see farmers working on the farm. All common tasks are completed automatically(自动化地). Data(数据) is gathered by the system to improve future production.
“More information and technology centres will be built so that basic data and big data can be improved, and technologies like 5G and the BeiDou Satellite Navigation System can be used in the field.”said Han Fujun, Deputy Chief Engineer of the Information Center of MARA.
Since 2010 the Chinese government has been organizing technology exchanges, training, field trips and other activities for the agricultural technology talents to better understand the situations of each area.
Because of the COVID-19, companies begin to rethink better agricultural models, as more people want to eat healthier foods. Science and technology will play a more important role in the future.
38. Which of the following makes ”the Super Apple” sweeter and juicier?
A. The apple storage. B. The modern technology.
C. The product test. D. The record of farmers’ actions.
39. From the passage we know that ________.
A. traditional Chinese agriculture is out of date now
B. farmers will pay less attention to technologies
C. China’s agriculture plays a lead role in the world
D. people now need more quality agricultural products
40. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Yuan’s program is a huge contribution to China.
B. Farmers are busy collecting the data in Lushui.
C. 5G and BeiDou system are rarely used in the centres.
D. Talents organize activities to understand each area.
41. The passage mainly wants to tell us ________.
A. Yuan Longping is a great Chinese scientist in farming
B. China’s agriculture develops fast to meet people’s need
C. science and technology improves China’s agric