2015年初中毕业升学考试（福建厦门卷）英语

-- Could you please tell me how to pronounce the word k-n-o-w-l-e-d-g-e?
-- Yes, It’s ____.
A. [ˈnɒlɪdʒ]   B. [ˈnəʊlɪdʒ]   C. [nɒlɪdʒ]

--  Jenny, how nice the skirt looks on you!
-- ____.
A. Well, not good enough
B. I bought it yesterday
C. Thanks a lot.

Jeff will come to understand you one day. It’s a matter of ____ .
A. pleasure     B. value    C. time

-- Lily, what kind of museums do you like?
-- I like museums ____ can provide visitors with free WiFi.
A. what      B. that       C. who

-- Welcome to Dream Music Club. Can you play the violin or the piano?
-- ____. But I can play the guitar.
A. Either     B. Both      C. Neither

Many volunteers will help to ____ the city parks next Friday.
A. give up       B. pick up     C. clean up

-- ____ do you play chess?
-- I play at least twice a week.
A. How much      B. How often     C. How long

-- What will happen ____ we hold the party next Monday evening?
-- Most of our classmates will not come.
A. if        B. though          C. since

In English, we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it ____.
A. into half      B. in half      C. by half

To our surprise, the walls of the new bookstore ____books.
A. are lined with
B. is lined with
C. have lined with

How beautiful Catherine sings! I have never heard a ____ voice.
A. good        B. better     C. best

-- Look! Someone ____ the icebox back to the corner.
-- Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.
A. has moved     B. is moving        C. was moving

Henry was a kind, good boy. His father was dead, and his mother was very poor. He had a little sister about two years old. He wanted to ____ his mother, for she could not always make enough money to buy food for her little ___.
One day, a man gave him a dollar for ____ a wallet which he had lost. Henry might have kept all the money, for no one saw him when he found it. ____ his mother had taught him to be honest, and never keep what did not belong to him.
With the dollar he bought a box, three brushes and some blacking. He ____ went to the corner of the street and said to every one whose boots(靴子) did not look nice, “____ your boots, sir, please?” He was so polite that gentleman soon began to notice him, and to let him black their boots. The first day he brought home fifty cents, which he gave to his mother to buy food with.
When he gave her the money, she said, as she dropped a tear(泪水) of ____, “You are a dear, good boy, Henry. I did not know how I could make enough money to buy bread with, but now I think we can manage to ____ quite well. ”
Henry worked all the day, and went to school in the evening. He made almost enough money to support his mother and his little sister.
A. save        B. help            C. leave
A. family      B. man              C. sister
A. buying      B. finding         C. hiding
A. But        B. So              C. For
A. still       B. even             C. then
A. Empty      B. Black           C. Dry
A. fear       B. regret          C. joy
A. dress up    B. eat out          C. get along

Two men were going through a forest.
“I am afraid,” said one, “that we may meet with wild animals” “Fear nothing, friend Quickwit,” cried the other, whose name was Braggart. “If they come at us, we shall stand by one another like men. I have a strong arm, a strong heart, and-”
“Hark!” cried the first in fear, as a low sound was heard from somewhere nearby, Braggart, who was light and nimble, climbed up a tree like a squirrel(松鼠), leaving his friend, who was not so active, to face the danger alone! Quickwit could do nothing but throw himself on the ground and pretended(假装) to be dead; for he had heard that bears would never touch a dead body. In no time the bear camp up to him, sniffed(用鼻子吸气) at him. Quickwit did not dare to move; and the bear, thinking him dead, went off into the wood again, leaving him quite unharmed!
When Braggart saw that the danger was over, he came down from the tree and tried to pass off the matter with a joke. “Well, my friend Quickwit,” he said, “what did the bear say to you when he put his mouth close to your ear?”
“He told me,” replied Quickwit, “never again to trust a man who talks big like you!”
The correct order of the following events is____.
a. Two men were going through a forest
b. Quickwit threw himself on the ground.
c. Braggart climbed up a tree like a squirrel.
d. A low sound was heard from somewhere nearby.
A. a,b,dc B. a,d,c,b   C. d,a,c,b
The underlined word “nimble” is closest in meaning to “____”.
A. nervous B. crazy   C. active
The bear left Quickwit because it ____.
A. was hit by Braggart
B. felt pity for him
C. thought he was dead
We can learn from the passage that ____.
A. a true friend reaches for your hand
B. a friend to all is a friend to none
C. a good friend is a good listener
The best title for the passage would be ____.
A. A Fight Between Two Travelers
B. The Travelers and the Bear
C. A Kind-hearted Bear

Visiting London? Start planning your trip right here. This guide tells you the must-see events that take place in London throughout the year.

You can enjoy the ceremony of Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace at ____.
A. 11.30 am every day
B. 11.00 am every day
C. 10.00 am on Sundays
In the late June, a music fan would probably go to London to watch ____.
A. British Summer Time Music Festival
B. London’s Totally Thames Festival
C. NFL American Football
The opening hours for Totally Thames Festival is ____ NFL American Football.
A. as long as    B. longer than             C. shorter than
The 2015 NFL American Football will be held in ____.
A. Hyde           B. Wembley Park          C. Wembley Stadium
The passage is probably taken from a ____.
A. diary B. geography book     C. guidebook

Go Green  Enjoy tap water
IT’S THE RESPNSIBLE CHOICE

Producing plastic bottles and transporting water require a lot of energy and resources(资源)…just to land in the waste!
(2)  IT SAVES MONEY

Bottled water costs money. Tap water is free for you!
Go Green  Eat responsibly
(1)
Shorter distance(距离) requires less transport fuels(燃料)…and less chemicals needed to keep food fresh.
(1) EAT LESS MEAT
Meat production needs a lot of resources.
(2) AVOID PACKING

Packaging requires energy and resources just to end up in the waste…
Go Green  Keep it on the screen
…and if printing cannot be avoided remember to:
PRINT DOUBLE-SIDED and in black-white.
Set the printer/copy machine to ENERGY SAVING model when done

REUSE single-sided printed paper for internal documents(内部文件) or as not paper…
Go Green  E-communicate
Reduce what gives out quite a lot of Greenhouse Gas(温室效应气体):instead of traveling, make use of VIDEO MEETING, WEB MEETING, and the good old phone.
For more information visit www.greeningtheblue.org.
The purpose of the passage is to give advice on how to ____.
A. protect the environment
B. cancel traveling
C. avoid printing
____ save money for you.
A. Producing plastic bottles
B. Using bottled water
C. Using tap water
The missing part in Go Green  Eat responsibly is ____. .
A. CHOOSE GREEN FOOD
B. KEEP FOOD FRESH
C. SUPPORT LOCAL
It is suggested that____ printed paper should be reused for taking notes.
A. doubled-sided  B. single-sided C. colored
You can get more information about “Go Green” by ____.
A. visiting the website given
B. making a phone call
C. having a meeting

Peking Opera(Beijing Opera), is one of the most ancient forms of drama in the world. The roles in it were Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou, Wuhang, and Longtao during its early age. But with the development of Peking Opera, there are four main roles in it today: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou.
Sheng——Men Roles
Sheng are the men roles in Peking Opera, which can be divided into Laosheng, Wusheng, Xiaosheng and Wawasheng.
Laosheng are middle-aged or older men who are decisive and honest. Hongsheng, a type(种类) of Laosheng, have a red face. There are only two roles knowns as Hongsheng. One is Guan Gong and the other is Zhao Kuangyin. Wusheng are young generals skilled in martial arts(武术). Xiaosheng are clean-shaven(没有胡须的) and handsome. Wawasheng are children’s parts.
Dan——women Roles
Dan are women roles that can be divided into different types—— Laodan, Qingyi, Huadan, Wudan and Caidan.
Laodan play old and clever women. Qingyi are the main women roles. Huashan, a type of Qingyi, was created by Mei Lanfang, who played an important role in shaping Peking Opera. Huadan are lively and unmarried women roles. Wudan characters are woman skilled in martial arts. Caidan are clowns(小丑) in funny plays and comedies.
Jing——Painted Face Men Roles
A Jing role is an important man character with striking(吸引人的) looks and high social position. There main types of Jing are Tongchui, good at singing and usually a general; Jiazi, good at acting with less singing; and Wujing, a martial arts and acrobatics(杂技) role.
Chou——ComedyRoles
Chou are comedy roles in Peking Opera. There are Wenchou who speak, act and sing, and Wuchou who both speak and fight. What makes this type of painted face role special is a small patch(块) of white chalk around the nose. One of the famous roles is the Monkey King, who has a special position in the hearts of all who are interested in Chinese opera.
The passage is mainly about____.
A. the roles in Peking Opera
B. the development of plays
C. different forms of dramas
____ are both good at martial arts.
A. Wawasheng and wenchou
B. Wusheng and Wudan
C. Wuchou and Caidan
____ belong to the same role type in Peking Opera.
A. Wujing and Huadan
B. Tongchui and Jiazi
C. Laosheng and Laodan
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Mei Lanfang created a type of Qingyi—Hongsheng.\
B. Zhao Kuangyin and Guan Gong are two roles know as Xiaosheng.
C. The Monkey King has a special position among Peking Opera fans.
From the passage, we know Picture ____ is a Chou role.

Tony and Jane give their opinions about keeping pet dogs.

Tony would probably think it____ to put pet dogs on beds.
A. uncomfortable B. acceptable    C. dangerous
The underlined word “they” in the passage refers to(指) “ ____”.
A. beds             B. sofas             C. pet dogs
From the underlined part, we can guess “vet” means“ ____”.
A. 兽医 B. 宠物店  C. 驯兽师
Tony and Jane disagree on ____.
A. the growth of pets
B. the sound made by dogs
C. the money paid for pets
It can be learned from the passage that ____.
A. people are not allowed to keep pet dogs
B. people are encouraged to keep pet dogs
C. opinions are divided on keeping pet dogs

根据对话情景，填入适当的单词（每空一词，每词一分，共5分）
A: Excuse me. Could you help me?
B:       . What can I do for you?
A: Well, I’d like to exchange this CD.
B: What’s wrong       It?
A: My grandson gave it to me as a birthday       . It’s his favorite music… but it’s too        for me. I want something quieter.
B: I’m really sorry, but there are no exchange on CDs after they’ve been      .

根据情景提示，用适当的短语或句子填空。 （每空2分，共10分）
你找不到自己的书包，可以这样问：
_____________________________________________________?
你想知道Lisa 上周末做什么，可以这样问：
_______________________         ____________________,Lisa?
你想知道附近是否有超市，可以这样问：
______________________ a supermarket ____________________?
你告诉你的朋友你以前个子不高，可以这样说：
_________________________________________________short.
你想知道同学们春游的感受，可以这样问：
_                                                        school trip?

段落编写（本题10分）
使用所给的词语，编写一个意义相对完整的语段。
提示词：dictionary, study, when, helpful, English
要求：1. 使用全部提示词，并在语段中用下划线 “           ”标出提示词
2. 语段具有一个相对合理的主题意义
3. 词数：50- 80
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

短文写作。（本题15分）
假设你是思考，你的美国笔友Lucy来信想了解曹冲称象的故事。请根据如下图片及要点提示用英语写一封80词以上的回信给她。

内容要点：1.回信目的
2.故事简介
3.故事给你的启示
注意：1.信中不允许出现与考生本人相关的真实姓名和校名等信息。
2. 信的开头已给出，不计入总次数。
3. 参考词汇：scale n.称; calculate v.计算
Dear Lucy,
I learn from your letter that…