北京市西城区中考一模英语试卷

Where’s Dad? Mum is looking for ______.

The2014 Winter Olympics started ______ February7,2014.

I was feeling hungry, ______ I bought myself a sandwich.

Some students are doing their homework in the classroom while ______ are reading.

— Do you want to play another game of cards?
— I’d like to, but it’s getting late. I really ______ go.

— Did you see the film last night?
— No, I ______ some shopping at that time.

His English is as ______ as his Chinese.

Nowadays it’s very useful ______ a foreign language.

— ______ do you go to the gym?
— Once a week.

When I was a boy, I often ______ to play in that park.

— I didn’t know you were friends with Mr. Smith.
— We ______ each other for6 years.

The driver was very happy that his car ______ very well in this car-washing centre.

When they look back on the past few years, many people wonder ______.

The greatest feeling in the world comes not from receiving presents, or even getting an A on the math test you studied so hard for. Rather, it           when you hand a cup of hot coffee to that older man sitting on the side of the street asking for money. You feel it when you drive an hour and a half to a           to meet children with cancer. And you feel it when you sit down with your friend to comfort her           her mother died. Helping others can be the greatest feeling in the world, and I           this just one year ago.
My friend asked me to attend a Youth Group meeting at his church. After an hour of listening to them          their opinions, I was invited to go with them to help           the homeless.
Early that Saturday morning, a team of 15 teenagers began making sandwiches and counting bags of candy. For the first time in my life I realized that we, the teens of America, can make a        . Since it was my first time, and I wasn’t part of the group, I felt a little out of place. But watching the others           the food drove my nervousness away.
Before long, all 150 bagged lunches were gone and the group was           its way home. I realized that not only is my friend an amazing person, but that all of those people are amazing. That’s what made me join the Youth Group.
I work at a coffee shop but don’t make much. It’s not the best job, but there are times when it’s worth it. For example, a few weeks ago, when the store was          and I was bored, looking out of the window, I noticed an old man sitting outside. He had been there before. As a matter of fact, he           came in to buy anything because he didn’t have any money. I took up a cup of coffee, walked outside, and handed it to him. The smile on his face made my day, and as I walked back into the store, I put my own money into the drawer. Then I knew how the members of the Youth Group feel every time they help someone. Knowing that you can help
is         – the greatest feeling in the world.

A．starts B．stops C．lasts D．fails

A．shop B．church C．country D．hospital

A．after B．until C．though D．before

A．expected B．discovered C．touched D．offered

A．write B．experience C．voice D．discuss

A．teach B．encourage C．move D．feed

A．decision B．success C．dream D．difference

A．take out B．pick out C．hand out D．point out

A．in B．on C．through D．by

A．empty B．free C．busy D．crowded

A．even B．usually C．never D．often

A．helpful B．wonderful C．hopeful D．useful

Long Lake Camp For Teens

Have fun every minute of every day at Long Lake Summer Camp! Every day is perfect because you can not only enjoy activities but also make new friends.
Long Lake Rock Camp
Our Rock Camp is different from anywhere else. We can offer you all the band lessons. We add a special Rock Guitar this summer. You can practice with your friends every day.
Long Lake Dance Camp
All our wonderful dance camp teachers are returning this summer. We will again offer you all the very best dance camps for modern dance, hip hop, musical theater and more.
Long Lake Music Camp  
There is something for every interest, whether you sing or play an instrument. You also can develop your music skills.
Long Lake Film Camp
Long Lake Film Camp offers great film making chances. With our help, you can make your own film. Try it! Most importantly, our video experts share their experience of the art of film making.
Cost: $1000 — $1999
Ages: From 10 to 16
Camp Address: 199 Washington Avenue, Dobbs Ferry , New York 10522
Tel: 800 767 7111
E-mail:  marc@longlakecamp.com
How many kinds of camps are mentioned in this passage?

If you want to practise dancing, you can choose ______.

What can you do at Long Lake Film Camp?

Lost Cat Returned To Owner 12 Years Later

April 3, 2014 – Linda Edwards of Las Vegas, Nevada is full of happiness because her long lost cat Spaz has been returned to her – 12 years after he first went missing!
Spaz first went missing in 2002 and Edwards looked for him every day for three months. She searched all around her town and even wrote letters to some newspapers for help and was never able to find him. At the end of the three months, on New Year’s Eve of 2002 her searching stopped.
But someone recently discovered a dirty, thin stray cat (流浪猫) and took him into a West Flamingo Animal Hospital. The people working in the hospital checked the cat and were sure enough that his name was Spaz and he belonged to Edwards!
“An old lady found a kitty on Sunday and brought him here. We scanned (扫描) him for a microchip (微芯片) and we were able to find out his owner. The kitty, whose name is Spaz, has been missing for 12 years!” the animal hospital wrote on their Facebook page early last week.
Microchipping pets is a way to recognize if a stray animal belongs to anyone who could be missing them. Microchipping pets allows animal services to learn if they have a family waiting for them. Microchips are only about the size of a grain of rice and can only be removed by operation.
Edwards is very thankful she had Spaz microchipped and was so excited to get him back!
“I feel like I have a second chance,” she said. “This would have never happened if it weren’t for microchips.”
The cat got lost ______.

After the hospital checked the cat, they knew ______.

______ make(s) it possible for owners to find their lost pets.

Paperboy By Vince Vawter	What’s the basic story line? Little Man works as a paperboy for the summer, but has no idea that it will change his attitudes towards life forever. His unexpected adventure leads him to new friends, problems, and worries. The job even puts his life in danger. What would you say about this book? It tells an interesting story, providing a deep understanding of the life of someone in a special situation.                      — By Zach Lewis
House of Secrets By Ned Vizzini	What’s the basic story line? A man writes a novel called The Book of Doom and Desire. The book is magical and has powers that could be harmful if misused. The writer puts a spell (符咒) on the book so nobody can use it. Some people want to find the book. Their search is very dangerous. What happens during their adventure? Read the book and find out. What would you say about this book? It includes funny stories, bravery and love. It is a great book from start to finish.                                      — By Abhinav Piplani
Better to Wish By Ann Martin	What’s the basic story line? Abby Nichols is 8 years old and living with her parents in a small town in Maine during the Great Depression. She can’t imagine what her future holds for her. But Abby’s world is changing fast. There will be good-byes to say and hard choices to make. The story follows the ups and downs of Abby’s life. What would you say about this book? It is a book about how a girl deals with her problems. The writer shows readers the way a family grows. The story is about hope and life.                                           — By Alaa Osman
My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar By James Patterson	What’s the basic story line? Georgia Khatchadorian is entering Hills Village Middle School and thinks everything is going well. But things are different at HVMS. Her brother, Rafe, was kicked out because he broke all the rules. The teachers think that Georgia is just like her brother, so they give her bad grades. To make matters worse, some boys often pick on her. Will Georgia be able to change her reputation? What would you say about this book? It is very humorous, and readers will never want to put it down! — By Rylan J. Daniels

What do Paperboy and House of Secrets have in common?

According to My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar, why is Georgia given bad grades?

Where can we probably read this text?

Imagine having an idea, drawing it on paper, bringing it to a store and seeing it turned into an object. This is now possible with the help of 3D printers. Such machines were once used just by universities and big companies, but now, stores with 3D printing services are appearing around the United States.
Bryan Jaycox and his wife opened The Build Shop LLC in Los Angeles two years ago. The Jaycoxs offer 3D printing classes and services for anyone who is interested.
“I think 3D printing is going to be huge. It’s going to have a huge influence on society as a whole.” says KiChong Tran, one of the students in a recent class. He plans to open a 3D printing business in Cambodia (柬埔寨).
3D printing services are coming into American people’s life. The UPS Store is a nationwide retailer (零售商) that provides copying and other services. The UPS Store recently put 3D printers in three of its independently-owned stores. Burke Jones owns one of the stores in San Diego.
“The demand has been amazing. There has been a lot of interest from people. It’s been much more than I would have imagined.”
The UPS Store plans to add 3D printers in three more stores.
For $11, someone used a 3D printer to produce two small plastic parts as part of a knuckle (指节) for a hand. He works for the company which is testing finger prosthetics (假肢). He says the same–day or next-day printing services will speed up testing of parts and get them to patients faster.
Staples, an American store, is selling 3D printers on its website for as low as about $1,300. As with any technology - experts expect the printing speed to increase and the price to go down.
Bryan Jaycox requires $15 an hour to print an object. He also sets the price depending on the size of the object and up to $50 an hour for design and labor services.
Mr Jaycox thinks that within five years, 3D printing technology could become more user friendly. But KiChong Tran says even today’s technology can make a difference in a developing country like Cambodia.
“With 3D printing you can give them tools, so they are responsible more for their own development and they learn skills beyond just like learning English and becoming a tour guide or something like that. You can actually create things that give value to the world.”
He says it’s not just Cambodia but anywhere where there is a 3D printer, it can turn a good idea into reality.
What can 3D printers do according to the passage?

What does the underlined part mean in this passage?

What can we infer from the passage?

What’s the passage mainly about?

阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Being Different Is Great！
Shay Mitchell is a Canadian actress and model. She is well-known for her role in Pretty Little Liars, one of the most popular American TV series right now.
 . She told her parents honestly that she would make efforts to achieve such a career (职业). After her hard work, she landed a leading role in Pretty Little Liars in 2010, which made her popular.
 . Even though Shay had found some success as a teen model, her self-confidence was low because she looked different from everybody else.
“I grew up in a mostly white neighborhood, but my mom is Filipino-Spanish and my dad is Irish,” Shay explains. “Most of my schoolmates had white skins with fair hair and blue eyes. So, in my high school, I was unacceptable.  .”
At that time, Shay lost her confidence and felt very sad. It was a few words from her grandmother that helped her find confidence and understand the situation.  . That’s what’s going to set her apart and make her more special!

E. Her grandmother told her that it’s great to be different

阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
It was early evening on September 14th. Glen James, a homeless man was passing by a store inBoston when he happened upon a black bag. To see whose the bag is, Glen opened it only to find that it was filled with money - $2,400 in cash and almost $40,000 in traveler’s checks, as well as, a passport and other papers.
While other people in similar situations would have been tempted (引诱), Glen who has been homeless since 2005, did not even think twice. He showed the bag to a police officer, and the police officer gave it back to a Chinese tourist who had reported it lost. What Glen did was reported by newspapers, all over the country.
While most people that read itfelt surprised at the man’s honesty, 27-year-old Ethan Whittington thought Glen should get money for what he did. So he decided to set up a money collection website. He set a goal of $50,000, which he believed was reasonable because it was more than what Glen had discovered in the bag. The marketing manager fromVirginia thought he would be lucky to raise a few hundred dollars. Instead, within just a day, the website had gone over the $50,000 goal, encouraging Ethan to set a higher goal of $250,000 so that he could help Glen buy a house and start a new life.
As of now, $113,000 has been raised. Ethan who has talked to Glen over the phone, plans to visit Boston soon and also help him manage the money wisely. Needless to say, the homeless man is surprised at whathe is receiving for doing the right thing – Honesty, certainly pays off!
Did Glen find money in the black bag?
Who gave the bag back to the Chinese tourist?
What did Ethan decide to do after he read the news of Glen?
How much money has been raised by now?
What can we learn from Glen and Ethan?

根据中文意思完成句子。
快点! 该上课了。
Hurry up! ______________for class.
今天早晨, Alex上学迟到了。
Alex _______________________ school this morning.
那座山看上去像一只骆驼。
The mountain over there ______________ a camel.
如果你在一个陌生的城市迷路了，最好向警察求助。
You’d better _______________________ when you get lost in an unfamiliar city.
为了和同学相处融洽， 我们有自信很重要。
____________________________________________________ our classmates.

根据中文和英文提示，写一封意思连贯、符合逻辑、不少于50词的回信。信的开头和结尾已给出，其词数不计入所要完成的回信内。所给提供的英文提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。
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