2023—2024学年光明区初三模拟考试英语说明： 1. 答题前, 请将姓名、准考证号和学校用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写在答题卡指定的位置上, 并将条形码粘贴好。2. 全卷共8页。考试时间70分钟, 满分75分。3. 作答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目答案标号的 信息点框涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。作答非选择题时, 用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡指定区域内。写在本试卷或草稿纸上, 其答案一律无效。4. 考试结束后, 请将答题卡交回。第一部分 选择题(50分)I. 完形填空(10分)阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。 (共10小题, 每小题1分)Charlotte Liebling considers herself a “world watcher”—someone who carefully sees the world around her. When Liebling was in college, she volunteered at a ___1___ that sold secondhand goods. She saw people bringing in objects to donate, including soft toys. Liebling knew that the toys held great sentimental (情感的) value for their owners. So she felt ___2___ when the toys were sold very cheaply, or worse, thrown away. One night when Liebling got home from work, she started doing some research. She ___3___ this wasn’t happening only in her town. Millions of toys ___4___ in landfills (垃圾场) every year in the world. “If we can change the idea that soft toys lose their ___5___ after they’ve been used, then we can show people that these toys still hold important worth and can be passed on to others. That’s how the Loved Before Company ___6___ ,” Liebling says. When someone wants to donate a soft toy, he can take it to the company. He is encouraged to write down the name of the toy and a story about it. This can include the creature’s likes and dislikes, and an adventure it’s been on. Liebling believes that sharing what makes the toy ___7___ helps new owners understand its value. Then the toy is cleaned, photographed, and packed ___8___ with its name and story. Every Monday, Liebling ___9___ the toys on the Loved Before website. Since the company started in 2019, Loved Before has sold more than 50, 000 soft toys. But the company’s ____10____ is more than “just trying to save some toys from landfills,” Liebling says. “We hope to teach kids about the value of loving secondhand things again.”1. A. parkB. storeC. bankD. school2. A. safeB. freeC. sadD. lonely3. A. addedB. realizedC. promisedD. explained4. A. grow upB. stand upC. wake upD. end up5. A. valueB. interestC. energyD. weight6. A. failedB. beganC. competedD. improved7. A. smartB. simpleC. strongD. special8. A. quicklyB. impatientlyC. carefullyD. nervously9. A. findsB. postsC. designsD. draws10. A goalB. ruleC. discoveryD. historyII. 阅读理解(40分)第一节 阅读下列短文, 从下面每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 (共15小题, 每小题1. 5分)AA group of high school students from Washington, USA, received a warm welcome Monday as they started a two-day visit to Shenzhen. Ten volunteers from Shenzhen University supported them during their stay. The students were part of a larger program announced (宣布) by President Xi Jinping last November. In the program, 50, 000 young Americans will be invited to China for exchange and study over the next five years. The visit was packed with different activities. On the first day, students explored both nature and the city by visiting the Futian Mangrove Nature Reserve. The American students and SZU volunteers then went to the “Mirror of the Sky” observation deck, where they enjoyed wonderful views of the area around. Following this, the group planted trees near Qianhai. They ended their day at Coco Park. Audrianna from Lincoln High School hoped to buy Chinese jewelry (珠宝) as a gift for her mom. “They look so amazing!” she said. Students also exchanged views on eco-friendly lifestyles. Makenna, from Steilacoom High School, shared her community’s habits of recycling shopping bags, and noted China’s efforts in rubbish sorting. Another student, Montserrat said, “The best part is the friends we’ve made. They are all very nice people. And they speak English so well. I’d love to go back to Shenzhen again.”For Zhou Junshu, one of the volunteers, cultural communication is “challenging but satisfying”. Another volunteer, Zhang Zebin said it is a true honor “to help develop cultural exchange”. “I am so glad to see a growing interest in Chinese culture among my new friends. Some of them even bought books to learn Chinese,” Zhang said.11. How long did the American students stay in Shenzhen?A. For 2 days.B. For 5 days.C. For 10 days.D. For 11 days12. What do we know about the program in Paragraph Two?A. It lasts for 5 years.B. It started two years ago.C. It was organized to help American students relax.D. It will welcome over 50, 000 young Americans to China.13. Which is the right order according to the passage? a. The group went to Coco Park. b. American students arrived in Shenzhen. c. American students met with Chinese volunteers. d. All the students visit the Futian Mangrove Nature Reserve. e. All the students enjoyed the views around the “Mirror of the Sky”.A. d-b-c-e-aB. d-b-a-e-cC. b-c-d-e-aD. b c a e d14. Which is the best part for Montserrat?A. Buying Chinese jewelry.B. Making Chinese friends.C. Learning about China’s rubbish sorting.D. Exchanging views on eco-friendly lifestyles.15. In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the passage?A. SportsB. Health.C. NatureD. EducationBEliud Kipchoge, from Kenya, is known as the fastest marathon (马拉松) runner in history! As amazing as his sporting achievements are, the story of how he has risen to become the best is even more impressive. He provides great lessons for anyone who aims to be great at something. Kipchoge was born in 1984. He learned to run and got a lot of practice by running two miles to and from school each day! As a teenager, he earned money by transporting milk on a bike. He rode a 40-km round trip from his home to a nearby town—collecting and then selling milk from farmers. He saved up the money for five months and bought his first pair of running shoes. Kipchoge met his running coach Patrick Sang at the age of 16. Sang used to be an Olympic runner and also a neighbor of Kipchoge’s! With Sang’s guidance Kipchoge won many races including the 2016 and 2020 Olympics. In 2019, Kipchoge ran the marathon distance in Austria, achieving a time of 1:59!Running a marathon under two hours is something Kipchoge wanted to do not just for himself but for the world. He wanted to prove that “no human is limited (受限)”. Besides trying to win his 3rd Olympic marathon, Kipchoge is after another world record! He wants Kenya to become the country to plant the most trees in the world. “We want every Kenyan to spend at least 1 hour 59 minutes just planting 60 trees. Since Kenya has a population of over 51 million people, this plan could result in millions of new trees being planted,” he said.16. What makes Kipchoge famous?A. His amazing stories.B. His best lessons.C. His impressive aims.D. His great running abilities.17. How did Kipchoge buy his first pair of running shoes?A. By selling bikes in a town.B. By collecting and selling milk.C. By winning a 40-km round race.D. By transporting milk to school every day.18. Which of the following best describes Patrick Sang?A. Kind and honest.B. Well-known and brave.C. Experienced and helpful.D. Warm-hearted and thoughtful.19. What does “another world record” in the last paragraph refer to (指的是)?A. Proving that everyone is limited.B. Winning the third Olympic marathon.C. Increasing Kenya’s population to 51 million.D Making Kenya plant more trees than any other country.20. Why does the writer write the passage?A. To introduce the sport of marathon.B. To spread the spirit of Olympic games.C. To show the environmental challenges in Kenya.D. To encourage readers with Kipchoge’s experiences.CDo you ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day? That time is somehow racing away from you, and it is impossible to fit everything in. But then, you step outside into the countryside and suddenly everything seems slower, more relaxed, like time has somehow changed. It’s not just you—recent research showed nature can control our sense of time. Richardo Correia, the researcher at the University of Finland, found that being in nature may change how we experience time and perhaps, even give us the sense of time abundance (充裕). Correia compared people’s experiences of time when they performed different types of tasks in cities and natural environments. It showed that people reported a sense of expanded time when they were in nature compared to when they were in cities. For example, a walk through the countryside felt longer than a city walk of the same distance. It’s not just our sense of time in the moment which appears to be changed by the natural world, and it’s also our sense of the past and future. Earlier research shows that spending time in nature helps to move our focus from the immediate (目前的) moment towards our future needs. So rather than focusing on the stress of the demands (需求) on our time, nature helps us to see the bigger picture. This can help us focus on what’s important so that we meet our long-term goals. This is partly because spending time in nature appears to make us less impulsive (冲动的), enabling us to think more about future benefits instead of wanting immediate ones.21. How might you feel when you walk in the countryside?A. Everything remains the same.B. Time is racing away from you.C. There are less hours in the day.D. Things seem to go at a slower speed.22. In what way did Correia carry out the research?A. By doing online surveys.B. By interviewing experts.C. By making comparisons.D. By reviewing earlier studies.23. What does the underlined word “expanded” probably mean?A. RealB. LostC. PassingD. Increased24. How does nature help with our sense of the future?A. By meeting our needs.B. By changing our focus.C. By showing us pictures.D. By reminding us of the past.25. Which is the best title for the passage?A. What time brings us.B. Where time has goneC. Why we lose sense of time in nature.D. How nature changes our sense of time.第二节 (共5小题, 每小题2分)请阅读下面的短文，并从文后的六个选项中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思完整、连贯。Picnics are a fun way to enjoy time with your family or friends outside! ___26___ Here are some tips for you to plan the perfect picnic. Choosing the right place is important as it will influence some of the other preparations for the picnic. ___27___ You could go to the park, the beach, or even the mountains for your picnic. Food is key for any picnic. ___28___ Go for foods that you can eat with your fingers like sandwiches, strawberries, or apples to keep your picnic easy and fun. ___29___ See what activities the area offers, so you know what else you need to bring. For example, if the park doesn’t have much of a playground, bring some fun sporting equipment with you like Frisbees or a soccer ball. You could also bring along a board game that’s fun to play outdoors ___30___ If there’s a high chance of rain, don’t risk it. If it’s going to be hot, don’t forget to bring hats. In either case, bringing a large umbrella can offer protection from the rain or sun. Finally, pack a tablecloth, enough water and some bags for cleanup, and you’re ready to head off on your adventure.A. So it’s best to pick it first!B. You can bring any foods you want.C. Often, a picnic is about more than just the food.D. If you’re wanting to go on one, planning ahead will help you.E. Don’t pick foods that require a knife or other special tools to eat.F. It is a must to check the weather forecast the day before your picnic.第三节 信息匹配(共5小题, 每小题1. 5分)下面的材料A~F是六个AI工具网站的介绍。请根据Eric、Tom、Jack、Sally、Lily五位同学的需求，为他们推荐合适的网站。___31___ Eric wants to practice his English speech and hear how it sounds. ___32___ Tom is looking for music that matches the different scenes of his school play. ___33___ Jack needs to organize his thoughts for a group project and wants to see them clearly. ___34___ Sally needs some writing suggestions for her English article on “Environmental Protection”. ___35___ Lily wants to make special posters for a school event but right now she only has some ideas. A. https://yige.baidu.comYou can create amazing pictures for your school projects or make your own cool posters with this AI. It will turn your ideas into pictures. It is also great for art class or decorating your room. B. https://tianyin.163.comIf you want to make your own music for school plays or just for fun, try this tool. It will let you choose different music styles to fit your feelings. C. https://www.chatmind.Tech Stuck on a project? This AI may help you organize your ideas and show them as a mind map. It’s like having a helper for planning your school work. D. https://ftranslate.volcengine.comThis is a translation tool that can help you read and enjoy foreign books easily. It can also help you explore books in different languages and learn about new cultures. E. htrps://aimwriting.mtutor.engkoo.comDo you want to get better at writing articles? This AI will give suggestions for your English writings and exam preparations. F https://ttsmaker. cnThis is a useful tool which can turn text into sound. It helps make your school speeches more interesting or listen to your written work read aloud. 第二部分 非选择题 ( 25分)Ⅲ. 语法填空阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空。As Chinese New Year celebrations become popular worldwide, traditional Chinese performances have won audiences’ hearts in other countries. On the first two days of the 2024 Chinese New Year, audiences in London ___36___ (amaze) by a Yingge dance team from Puning, Guangdong province. Yingge dance comes from the Chaoshan area of Guangdong province. It has been performed in the local festivals since the Ming Dynasty. Yingge ___37___ (mean) “Heroes’ Song”. It is considered the dance of fighters because it is ___38___ (close) related to the classic novel about Chinese heroism called Water Margin (《水浒传》) . The dance is a mix of Chinese opera, dance ___39___ Wushu. Performers each dress as one of the 108 ___40___ (character) of the Liangshan Mountain. They all wear opera-style facial makeup. The different colors and patterns ___41___ their faces show their roles. Dancers wave a pair of short sticks and make ___42___ (power) movements. Among them stands the lead dancer “Shi Qian. “The character holds ___43___ snake in his hands. His style of dancing is thought ___44___ (keep) away evil spirits (驱邪) . Following the successful performance in London, the Yingge performers plan to continue _____45_____ (they) international tour. “This is just the beginning,” said Chen Laifa, the dance team’s coach. “We want to spread the beauty of Chinese culture to more places. “IV. 书面表达(15分)46. 在口语课上，外教 Alex 让学生分小组交流大家的睡眠状况。请你代表你们组分享讨论结果，内容包括：1. 六位组员的睡眠状况；2. 睡眠对学习和生活的影响；3. 分享保证良好睡眠的做法：① 规律的作息；② 营造舒适睡眠环境；③ 其他做法。要求： 1. 80词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数内；2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和校名；3. 可适当增加细节, 以使条理清楚、行文连贯；4. 标点正确，书面整洁。I’d like to share our group’s discussion on sleep. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________That’s all. Thank you!