1、2011年湖北省宜昌市中考英语试卷与答案 其他 Helen Monson has always been interested in helping her community. Her first volunteer experience was for the American Red Cross when she was in high school. When she was a school teacher, she also found time to volunteer. One year, she organized a Super Saturday fun day for k
2、ids in the community. She also used to volunteer at the mint festival every year, One summer she served food, another year she organized an art programme. After she retired, she started volunteering to help the old. When her father was older, he was not able to see as well as he used to, which made
3、her sad because he had always enjoyed reading. She decided it would be fun to read to elderly people in her community. She also helped one woman write her stories. Ann was almost 100 years old, and Helen wrote down information about her life when she visited her. She put the information in a book an
4、d got it published. Ann was very excited to share her life story with her children and grandchildren. After a hurricane( 飓风 ) destroyed some southern cities, Helen volunteered again for the American Red Cross. She prepared food and answered phones in a care centre. She says,” I have always liked the
5、 Red Cross because the organization helps people in need no matter what.” One day Helen read an article in the newspaper about refugees( 难民 ) who needed to learn English. Now, she meets once a week with Sahra, a 38-year-old woman from Somalia. Sahra is reading and writing skills. Helen gave Sahra a
6、camera and asked her to take pictures of her daily life. She developed the pictures, and then asked Sahra questions about them. In the end, they wrote a book together and used the photos in the book. This helped Sahra learn many new words about her everyday life. Helen says, “The most rewarding( 有益的
7、 ) part of volunteer work is becoming friends with the people I help, They enrich my life as well as I enrich theirs.” 【小题 1】 When was Helens first volunteer experience for the American Red Cross 【小题 2】 What did Helen do after she retired 【小题 3】 Why was Ann excited when her book got published 【小题 4】
8、 Where did Helen work when she volunteered again for the American Red Cross 【小题 5】 How far is Sahra living and working from Helens home 【小题 6】 Did Helen help Sahra to learn English 【小题 7】 What can you learn from Helen 答案： 【小题 1】 She was in high school. 【小题 1】 She started volunteering to help the old
9、. 【小题 1】 Because Ann could share her life story with her children and grandchildren. 【小题 1】 She worked in a care centre. 【小题 1】 It was about 30 minutes walk. 【小题 1】 Yes, she did. 【小题 1】 We learned from her to help others. 单项选择 * An official _ by some reporters on food problems in Shanghai yesterday.
10、 A is interviewing B is interviewed C was interviewing D was interviewed 答案： D - Im leaving for Canada on a study trip next week. - _. A Enjoy your time B Thats all right C Youre welcome D Its a pleasure 答案： A -I think honesty is the most important thing in doing everything. - _ . A All right B Neve
11、r mind C I think so, too D Yes, please 答案： C When you have western food, you should use knife and fork properly. The underlined part means“_ ”. A in a quick way B in the right way C in a different way D in the usual way 答案： B I have no idea what life would be like without water. The underlined part
12、means “_ ”. A dont remember B dont know C dont believe D dont expect 答案： B The lady _ dancing as a hobby in her sixties, and she is really good at it now. A dressed up B looked up C took up D put up 答案： C Though I _ the phone number many times, the foreigner still couldnt write down. A repeated B re
13、fused C researched D recognized 答案： A Edward, you have grown up. You should learn to make your own room _ . A empty B noisy C dirty D tidy 答案： D These natural disasters have warned us that everyone should start to protect the _ immediately. A amusement B development C environment D government 答案： C
14、There _ still some milk in the fridge. Its not necessary to go to the store today. A am B is C are D be 答案： B _ T-shirt do you like better, the red one or the blue one I prefer the red one A How much B How many C Whose D Which 答案： D Your English teacher has never lost his temper, _ he A has B hasnt
15、C did D didnt 答案： A You had better _ because you have to drive back home. A not drinking B not drink C dont drink D not to drink 答案： B As we all know, its not polite to keep others _ for a long time. A wait B waited C to wait D waiting 答案： D 完型填空 We have always been warned of the dangers of forest f
16、ires. They cause _ 85 _ to a forest. They kill many plants and animals in an eco-system, which is a group of living things and their environment. But have you ever heard of a forest fire that can be _86_ for a forest People start some of the fires with a special reason to actually do good to the eco
17、-system. In fact, fires are a natural part of any eco-system. Without fires, the oldest and largest trees would stop sunlight from reaching the forest floor. Fires can _87_ some of these old trees. When the trees die, they provide something good for the earth. New trees can grow strong and healthy i
18、n their place. Some trees even need fires to grow. These trees hold their seeds (种子 ) inside. Heat from a fire allows the coat of the seeds to open up. Then the seeds fall to the ground and have the _88_ to grow/ Scientist, who know about natures needs, start some of these fires, called controlled b
19、urns. A fire is started and kept under control. This way, the fire does not spread out of the area or _89_ a after forest fires, they can go hungry _90_ their food has been damaged in the fire. Small, controlled fires mean than animals will not have to move far to find food. After some time, small p
20、lants begin to grow. Animals return soon after the plants return. This _91_ makes an eco-system. So the next time you hear about a forest fire, think about the good as well as the bad. It may take a new eco-system a while to return, but it will likely come back stronger and healthier than ever. 【小题1
21、】 A illness B difficulty C damage D flood A helpful B powerful C harmful D awful A take the place of B get ready for C be bad for D get rid of A time B water C chance D skill A discover B cover C but D waste A because B although C but D so A almost B again C never D even 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】
22、 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 阅读理解 The expression “down to earth” means being open and honest. It is easy to get on with some one who is down to earth. A down-to-earth person is the opposite of someone who acts important or proud. Down-to-earth people could be important members of society.
23、But they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important. A person who is filed with his own importance and pride is said to have his nose in the air. Americans use another expression that is similar in some ways to down to earth. The expression is both feet on the ground.
24、 Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality（现实） . He may have dreams, but he does not allow them to have influence on his understanding of what is real. The opposite kind of person is one who has his head in the clouds. Someone with his head in the clouds i
25、s a person whose mind is not on what is happening in real life. Such a person may be called a day-dreamer. When we have both our feet on the ground, and when we are down to earth, we do not have our noses in the air. We act honestly and openly to others. Our lives are like the ground below us solid(
26、 牢固的 ) and strong. 【小题 1】 A down-to-earth person could be_. A social and proud B good and opposite C real and important D strong and changeable 【 小题 2】 The expression “has ones nose in the air” means_. A眉飞色舞 B目中无人 C瞻前顾后 D春风得意 【小题 3】 This passage mainly talks about_. A the use of some expressions B d
27、reams and achievements C the lifestyle of honest people D honesty and understanding 【小题 4】 If you want to understand what is real in life, you have to_. A get along with other people easily B learn from those who are down to earth C be a good dreamer with quick mind D have both your feet on the grou
28、nd 【小题 5】 If you only consider your own importance, _. A youll think you are better than others B your life will be like the solid and strong ground C youll be hated by down-to-earth people D your life will be filed with love 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】根据 Down-to-earth pe
29、ople could be important members of society. But they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important.及下文描述，可知这是一个现实的人，故选 C， 真实重要的人。 【小题 1】联系上文 A person who is filed with his own importance and pride is said to have his nose in the air.一个只以为自己重要，并引以为傲的人，可知选 B。 【小题 1】这篇短文主要描
30、述了英语中一些习惯的表达方式，故选 A。 【小题 1】根据 Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality（现实） . He may have dreams, but he does not allow them to have influence on his understanding of what is real.描述，可知选 D。 You probably know you should say” please” and “thank you ” at rest
31、aurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even
32、get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people cant hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. Not one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your cars, so even if you are alone when listening to our MP3 player, you shouldnt have i
33、t turned up too high. Take Them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 player off and put it away. Libraries and schools dont allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that dont have rules, but is would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it just doesnt make sense to l
34、isten your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event your would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came. Take One Out! Once is a while its okay just to take out one earphone and not other. Imagine you are listening your MP3 play
35、er when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and its not for you. Its Your Choice! There are tim
36、es when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 Players when read books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you. 【小题 1】 The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph Two probably means” _. A the
37、type of music B the amount of a sound C the length of a song D the colour of and MP3 player 【小题 2】 No one wants to listen to _ from others MP3 player. A a loud sound B sad stories C a long movie D the words of a song 【小题 3】 We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music _. A is n
38、ot enjoyable B makes us tired C is bad for MP3 players D huts our ears 【小题 4】 If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, _. A the theater wont allow it B the actors will get angry C others wont hear the play well D we will miss part of the play 【小题 5】 We can take once earphone out when we _. A show o
39、thers the way B talk to fiends on the phone C watch a sporting event D have dinner with our parents 【小题 6】 Its all right to use our MPS player in _. A schools B libraries C restaurants D museums 【小题 7】 What can be the best title of this passage A Music Lovers B Music Manners C MP3 Players D MP3 Earp
40、hones 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B True or False(判断下列句子是否符合短文内容 , 符合的用 ”T”表示 ,不符合的用 ”F”表示 ) : ( 7分 ) Biggie Burger, a new fast food restaurant, will soon be opened in the town. A large group of kids and parents were holding signs shouting outside it yesterday. T
41、hey were there because hey didnt want the restaurant to open. Never! “This kind of food is really bad for us!” said Diana,” Its high in salt, fat, and sugar. its unhealthy and we are going to say no to it!” “Our town has been a quiet place. Restaurants like this bring people and also a lot of troubl
42、e to this area,” said Barbara.” And Im afraid they will take business away form our local restaurants.” Other local people disagree .The officials believe that Biggie Burger will bring in huge amounts of money to help improve the town. And 17-year-old Sandy cant wait for Biggie Burger to open.” I lo
43、ve their hamburgers and fried chicken wings! And I can get a job there.” Sandys dad, a cleaner, agrees,” Biggie Burgers prices are just right for a family like ours.” Michael, who owns a toy shop next door to Biggie Burger, is excited, too.” Maybe people who come for a Biggie Burger will spend a few
44、 minutes in my store and pick up something.” The town will hole a meeting on Thursday to hear sides. Everyone is welcome to attend it. Come and voice your opinion! 【小题 1】 Biggie Burger was opened yesterday and many people were there. 【小题 2】 Diana thinks that the food in Biggie Burger is too expensiv
45、e. 【小题 3】 Barbara is afraid that fewer people will come to the local restaurants. 【小题 4】 Sandy has found a job in Biggie Burger and loves food there. 【小题 5】 Cleaners like Sandys dad in the town can afford the food in Biggie Burger. 【小题 6】 Michael welcomes the opening of Biggie Burger. 【小题 7】 The tow
46、n doesnt care about peoples opinions when making a decision. 答案： 【小题 1】 F 【小题 1】 F 【小题 1】 T 【小题 1】 F 【小题 1】 T 【小题 1】 T 【小题 1】 F I usually get up at 5:00. I make coffee, go to my desk and work. When my boys get up, Im theirs. I follow the min to the kitchen and make them breakfast. While theyre eatin
47、g, I make their lunch, pick out their school clothes and get the little one dressed. My wife takes them to school. I bring them home. I am not the only father at the school gate. The boys and I walk the 12 blocks home unless the weather is terrible. Then we take the subway. I remind them of looking
48、out, like an animal looking after their babies. At home, they play on the computer and the little one will draw, sometimes for hours. When their mother comes home, they run to her. She has been in the official day and tired, but her attention is all on them. I have made dinner. We sit down and eat together. After they do their homework, Karen takes them to bed. I listen to the noise of the boys and their mothers voice. One afternoon when
