浙江省宁波市初中毕业生学业考试英语模拟试卷

 — Oh, dear! There isn’t enough _____ for us in the lift.
— No hurry. Let’s wait for the next.

—Did you ______that Nancy has been a little too quiet these days?
— Yes. She didn’t even say a word this afternoon.

— Why is your bedroom so dirty?
— Sorry, Mum. It ___________. I felt very tired after playing soccer.

— Would you mind turning up the music?
— ________. Dad is sleeping now.

— What do you want to eat for lunch? I will prepare earlier today.
— Honey, you_____. Let’s go out to have something different.

— Mom, I was the first to reach the top of the mountain.
— Good job, Charlie. I’m ______ of you.

— I saw your friend at the hospital this morning. What’s the matter with her?
— Oh, ___________. She is a doctor there.

 — Could you tell me what he said just now?
— Sorry, I_____ what was happening outside.

— Why didn’t you try your best to get on the subway?
— I tried to, but it started moving ______ I could get on it.

— Zhang Lili, “the most beautiful teacher”, has moved us deeply.
— Yes, and she is ______ popular with her students.

— So many problems! I’m too tired.
— You should try to _____________ them by yourself. You’re not a child any longer.

— Is this your notebook?
— No, it isn’t. Ask Bill. He is looking for _____.

— Judy, I guess you are only twenty-five years old, is that true?
— Oh, it’s a ______.

— Can you guess _______ the new Nike sports shoes?
—Yes, maybe he asked his grandpa for the money, I think.

— Are you confident about the English Speech Contest, Sally?
— __________. I’ve got everything ready!

A little boy named Harry became very ill. He had to lie in bed all day, unable to move. He spent his days feeling         and blue.
There wasn’t much he could do except look out of the        . Time passed, and his illness frustrated him. Until one day he saw a strange         in the window. It was a penguin eating a sausage sandwich. The penguin got in         the open window, and said “good afternoon” to Harry, turned around, and __     quickly.
Of course, Harry was very      . He was still trying to work out what had happened. Outside his window he saw a monkey busy blowing up a balloon. At first Harry asked himself         that could possibly be, but after a while, as more and more crazy-looking        appeared outside the window, he couldn’t help         and found it hard to stop.
An elephant jumped on a stone, or a dog wore a pair of glasses and acted in a         way. The little boy didn’t tell anyone about this. Those strange characters ended up putting joy back in his heart, and in his body. Before long, his health had         so much that he was able to go back to school again.
There he told his classmates all that he had        . While he was talking to his best friend, he saw __    coming out of his friend’s school bag. Harry asked his friend what it was, and he was so insistent (坚持) that         his friend had to show him what was in the bag.
There, inside, were all the things that his best friend had been using to try to         the little boy!
And from that day on, Harry always did his best to make sure that no one felt sad and alone.

A．happy B．sad C．excited D．cool

A．roof B．hole C．window D．wall

A．photo B．painting C．sign D．shape

A．above B．below C．over D．through

A．left B．slept C．flew D．drove

A．annoyed B．surprised C．bored D．tired

A．what B．which C．when D．where

A．people B．students C．children D．characters

A．crying B．laughing C．running D．coughing

A．funny B．rude C．dull D．strict

A．grown B．improved C．increased D．developed

A．acted B．heard C．experienced D．dreamed

A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything

A．quickly B．suddenly C．immediately D．finally

A．cheer up B．give up C．make up D．put up

Who is this postcard sent to?

Which country does this postcard come from?

How did Tom go to Holiday Cove?

Why does Peter want to go to the aquarium instead of the crocodile farm?

Where is Tom going on Friday?

You’ve probably heard of working dogs that help police officers, or horses that help farmers. Did you know that carrier pigeons（信鸽）can be trained to help people too? Here are some examples.
Mailman
Carrier pigeons can be trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small can. The can is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Then the pigeon flies off with the note.
Lifeguard
From high up in the sky, specially trained pigeons can find orange life jackets in the ocean. Sometimes it is difficult for humans to find people lost at sea, especially when the weather is bad. However, pigeons can fly quickly over a large area of water to look for people.
Spy
Many years ago, carrier pigeons were used to help our country during wars (战争). “Spy pigeons” had small cameras that were tied to their feet. As a pigeon flew over enemy (敌人)land, the camera took photos of the land below. This would allow our soldiers to see where the enemies were and what they were doing.
So next time you see a pigeon, stop and watch it closely. What might look like an ordinary bird to most people, might actually be helpful.
Which part of the carrier pigeon is the can tied to?

What kind of people can the carrier pigeons find?

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

What kind of jobs are mentioned for a carrier pigeon?

What is the purpose of writing this article?

It was midday when I got the call that my grandfather was not well and he was quickly getting worse. My family did not know how long he would stay in the world. I knew I had to get to the hospital to tell him how much I loved him. As I drove to the hospital, I pictured him before I got to tell him how much he meant to me. Trying to fight back the tears, I wanted to stay calm when I saw him.
When I got to the hospital, I hurriedly looked for his hospital room. I found him in a semi-conscious state(半清醒状态). On my knees, I said softly, “Hello, Grandpa.”
Still feeling shy, I decided not to leave his bedside without letting him know. While I asked about how he was, he told me, “I’ll be fine, Henry.” although we both knew that wasn't true. Then he asked me with a smile how I was doing.
Hearing what my grandpa said, I was much moved. I made the decision that I had to show my gratitude for him. As I found all the courage (勇气) I had, I hold his hand tightly. I cried out, “Grandpa. I just want to let you know how much I love you. I hope you already know that yet I just want to make sure.” By this time, tears were rolling down my face. All those years of love that I had shut and not let him know, became free.
Smilingly, he said, “I know. Thank you for telling me that. All I have on this planet is my family and my love for them. If there is anything I could ask of you, I want you to be good to your family, your mother, your father, and your brother. That’s all I want of you.”
What I learned that day changed my whole life.
From then on, I began telling people how much I love them, care for them, and respect them. I get in touch with, for example, my babysitter, my barber, to show my appreciation. I go down into the city once a week and serve pizza to the homeless. I wake up every morning and list everything I’m thankful to in my life.
The author got the news of Grandpa’s illness________.

The author didn’t tell Grandpa his love because _______ to say love to Grandpa before.

The underlined word “gratitude” (in Paragraph 4) means _________ in Chinese.

The author wrote this passage to tell readers mainly about ________.

The story develops with the changes of __________.

Steven Jobs was born in 1955. He was an American businessman and inventor. He was the co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple Inc. In the late 1970s, Steve, with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Mike Markkula, and others, designed, developed, and marketed one of the first successful lines of personal computers, the Apple II series and later, the Macintosh.
Steve was among the greatest of American inventors – brave enough to think differently, and believed he could change the world and in fact, he had the power to change the whole world. By making computers personal and putting the Internet in our pockets, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups.
Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. He changed the way each of us sees the world. Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is much better because of Steve. On October 5, 2011, Steve died of cancer. The world has lost a visionary. We all feel sad about it.
Where can we find this passage?

Why Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last?

From the passage, we can know that ______.

According to the passage, “a visionary” means ______.

What would be the best title for this passage?

请仔细阅读小题，从A、B、C、D中找出其相对应的礼仪规则, 并回答第5小题。
The first and greatest rule. Talking is not allowed, even including talking quietly during the music.
The musicians do not need your help, and your neighbors need silence. Learn to tap (轻敲) your fingers quietly on the chair - it’s a good finger exercise.
Drinks and candies are not allowed.
Remember that you are representing your school, and you want to be on your best behavior. There are many eyes looking at you.

What’s the best title for this material?

根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式，每空只写一词。
A shark is a dangerous 　     　 (动物) that lives in the sea.
Lin Shuhao did a good job in the basketball match last month. He is my favorite 　       (明星).
John is 　    　(幸运的) enough to be chosen for the swimming club.
It has been the 　    　 (第十) day since we climbed the Great Wall.
He borrowed my iPhone 4s and hasn’t 　     　(归还) it to me.

在下列各句的空格内填上一个适当的完整的单词，该词的首字母已给出。
Newton was sitting under an apple tree when an apple f　        onto his head.
In my hometown, the weather of this summer is much h　        than that of last summer.
Tom and Jerry r　       their bikes to Uncle Ma’s Farm twice a month.
The mother cat was killed, and the baby cat had to live by i　       .
Pass me that pair of glasses, please. I can’t see the words c　       .

根据短文内容，用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次。

The number of adults who smoke in the UK has fallen in recent years. Smoking among children,   , is increasing. More and more young people get to depend on cigarettes, just as adults do.   Most of these young people here are      fourteen and sixteen. Smoking among teenagers is as popular now as it     20 years ago. Cigarettes still   120,000 people a year. And doctors say unless that changes, it will become one of the health     of the future.

小组活动（group work）是我们英语课堂中的一个重要学习方式。请你根据以下图示，写一篇短文，介绍我们应如何在课堂中开展小组活动，并谈谈你喜欢或不喜欢这种学习方式的理由。
注意：1. 文中应包含所有要点；2. 不能出现真实的校名和姓名；3.开头已给出 (不计入总词数) ，你只需接着写；4. 词数：80左右。

Group work is often organized in the English classroom. Let me show you how to do it.