2024年中考英语模拟卷07（福建专用）
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
第Ⅰ卷 听力部分(30分)
I.听力（共三节, 满分 30 分,每小题 1.5 分）
第一节 听句子
听下面五个句子，从每小题所给的三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的选项（每个句子读两遍）
1. A. B. C.
【答案】C
【原文】I like rainy days.
2. A. B. C.
【答案】A
【原文】The ants are useful insects.
3.A. B. C.
【答案】A
【原文】Sally, the blouse looks good on you!
4.A. B. C.
【答案】A
【原文】If life gives you lemons, make lemon juice.
5. A. B. C.
【答案】B
【原文】Look! He kicked the ball to the goal just now.
第二节 听对话
听下面七段对话，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案（每段对话读两遍）
6. How does Sarah get to school
A. By subway. B. By bike. C. On foot.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Hello, Sarah. Do you get to school by subway
W: No. I ride my bike every day. It’s good exercise.
M: That’s right. Maybe I should walk to school.
7. When will they meet in the afternoon
A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 6:00.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Good morning, Mrs. Clark. I have some problems with my math. Could you please help me
W: Sure. My office hour is from 5:00 to 6:00 in the afternoon. You’re welcome to come.
M: Thank you very much. I will arrive at 5:30 today.
8. Where are the speakers
A. At a shop. B. At a pool. C. At a hospital.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Can I help you, sir
M: Yes, may I try on this shirt
W: Certainly, the dressing room is over there.
9. Why doesn’t the woman look well
A. She’s ill. B. She’s stressed. C. She’ s hungry.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Julie, you don’t look well. Are you ill
W: No. I am just a little stressed about homework and the coming tests.
M: Well, let’s eat something sweet. You will feel better soon.
听对话，回答10-11小题。
10. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A holiday plan. B. A football game. C. A pet dog.
11. What will Jack do for Lucy
A. Take her to a football game. B. Help her pack things. C. Look after her pet dog.
【答案】10. A 11. C
【原文】M: Hi, Lucy. What’s your plan for the holiday How about watching football game together
W: Sorry, Jack. The coming holiday is quite full for me.
M: Really How come
W: My family are planning to move into a new house.
M: Oh, you must be busy packing.
W: Yes, there are so many things to do .
M: What can I do for you
W: Hmm...it’d be nice if you could take care of my pet dog for a few days.
M: Sure, I’d love to.
听对话，回答12-13小题。
12. What day is the man thinking of
A. His birthday. B. Children’s Day. C. The Dragon Boat Festival.
13. What does the man think of the day
A. Busy. B. Special. C. Relaxing.
【答案】12. C 13. C
【原文】M: If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands…
W: Hey, Tom. Why are you so happy Like a birthday person.
M: Haha, not my birthday. But June is coming.
W: Children’s day
M: No. I’m thinking of the Dragon Boat Festival.
W: We will have a three-day holiday. It will be busy for me. I have a lot of plans.
M: Not for me. My grandparents will come. We’ll make zongzi together and have a big dinner. Nothing special, but I feel relaxed.
W: Sounds great
听对话，回答14-15小题。
14. Which season is it
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.
15. What will they probably do next
A. Climb the mountains. B. Buy some flowers. C. Fly a kite.
【答案】14. A 15. C
【原文】M: What a beautiful day! I like the weather, sunny and warm.
W: Yeah! Winter is past at last. And now is the best season to take a walk through the park.
M: I feel the same way.
W: How nice the mountains look today.
M: Yes. And all the flowers are blooming.
W: Look, there’s a man selling kites.
M: Would you like one I’ll get it for you.
W: You’re so sweet. Thank you.
第三节 听短文
根据所听到的短文内容完成表格，每空一词。（短文读三遍）
Report Notice
Speaker Mr. Mike Wang, a ____16____
Topic Future ____17____ planning
Time & Place At 3:00 p.m. on ____18____, in the school library
Contents Stories, difficulties and ____19____; ask and answer
Presents ____20____
【答案】16. pilot 17. job 18. Thursday 19. suggestions 20. stamps
【原文】Boys and girls, attention, please!
Here’s good news for us! Our school will invite Mr. Mike Wang, a pilot from Xiamen Airlines, to give us a report on future job planning. The talk will be at three o’clock on Thursday afternoon in the school library. Mr. Wang will tell us the stories about how he becomes a pilot and the difficulties he has met during his work, and he will give us some suggestions if we dream to be a pilot as him. Also, the activity, ask & answer, is included during his talk. In the end, those who listen to the talk carefully and take part in the activity will have the chance to get a set of stamps as e and join us!
Thanks for your attention.
第II卷（120分）语言知识运用
II. 单项选择（共 15 小题, 每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分）
21. _______ a hot summer night, the people in Tong’an, Xiamen lined up to take nucleic acid tests(核酸检测).
A. In B. At C. on
【答案】C
【解析】句意：一个炎热的夏夜，厦门同安市民排队接受核酸检测。
考查介词辨析。In常用于年、月、季节等；At常用于具体的时刻；on用于具体的一天。根据“a hot summer night”可知，是具体的一个晚上，故选C。
22. — Do you know the video sharing website Bilibili
— Yes. It’s ________. It has over 60 million daily active users.
A. popular B. strange C. traditional
【答案】A
【解析】句意：——你知道视频分享网站哔哩哔哩吗？——是的。它很受欢迎。它每天有6000多万活跃用户。
考查形容词辨析。popular流行的，受欢迎的；strange陌生的；traditional传统的。根据“It has over 60 million daily active users.”可知它是受欢迎的，故选A。
23. Lang Lang’s father was a major ________ in his life.
A. interview B. introduction C. influence
【答案】C
【解析】句意：朗朗的父亲是他人生中一位有重大影响的人。
考查名词辨析。interview面试；introduction介绍；influence有影响的人。根据“in his life”可知，朗朗的父亲是他人生中一位有重大影响的人，influence“有影响的人“符合题意。故选C。
24. — _________ is the nearest hospital from here
— It’s about ten minutes’ walk.
A. How long B. How soon C. How far
【答案】C
【解析】句意：——从这到最近的医院有多远？——走路大约10分钟。
考查特殊疑问句。how long多久；how soon多久一次；how far多远。根据答语“It’s about ten minutes’ walk”可知，询问路程有多远，故选C。
25. “China Sky Eye” helped Chinese scientists make important research ________ in 2021.
A. achievements B. influences C. conversations
【答案】A
【解析】句意：“中国天眼”在2021年帮助中国科学家取得了重要的研究成就。
考查名词辨析。achievements成就；influences影响；conversations对话。根据“Chinese scientists make important research”可知，科学家取得研究成就，make achievements“取得成就”。故选A。
26. ________, schools should improve their education quality and not push the students into tutoring(辅导) courses.
A. In person B. In general C. In public
【答案】B
【解析】句意：总来说，学校应该提高他们的教育质量，而不是强迫学生参加辅导课程。
考查介词短语。In person亲自；In general总的来说；In public公开地。根据“schools should improve their education quality”可知，是总结性的话语；故选B。
27. — Have you heard a highland barley(青稞) museum just opened in Tibet
— Yes. Now more people ________ learn the history and culture of highland barley cultivation(培育).
A. should B. can C. must
【答案】B
【解析】句意：——听说了吗，西藏刚开了一家青稞博物馆？——是的。现在更多的人可以了解青稞种植的历史和文化。
考查情态动词辨析。should应该；can可以；must必须。根据“learn the history and culture of highland barley cultivation”可知，可以通过博物馆去了解青稞种植的历史和文化；故选B。
28. The 24th Winter Olympic Games _________ in Beijing.
A. came into being B. made up C. took place
【答案】C
【解析】句意：第24届冬季奥运会在北京举行。
考查动词短语。came into being形成；made up编造；took place发生。根据“The 24th Winter Olympic Games”可知，是举行奥运会；故选C。
29. The pandas at the Chengdu Research Base ________ a lot of care and attention.
A. repeat B. receive C. review
【答案】B
【解析】句意：成都研究基地的熊猫们得到了很多关心和关注。
考查动词辨析。repeat重复；receive收到；review复习。根据“a lot of care and attention”可知，收到了很多关心和关注，故选B。
30. So far, China _________ great contributions to the global battle against COVID-19.
A. makes B. is making C. has made
【答案】C
【解析】句意：迄今为止，中国在全球反冠状病毒疾病斗争中做出了巨大贡献。
考查动词的时态。根据时间状语“So far”可知，句子时态应用现在完成时，结构为：have/has+done。故选C。
31. —Do you know Corinne Tan ________ as “Girl of the Year” for 2022
— Yes. She’s the first Chinese-American “Girl of the Year” doll created by a company.
A. chooses B. chose C. was chosen
【答案】C
【解析】句意：——你知道Corinne Tan被选为2022年的“年度女孩”吗？——是的。她是第一个由一家公司创造的美籍华裔“年度女孩”玩具娃娃。
考查被动语态。chooses动词单三式；chose动词过去式；was chosen一般过去时的被动语态。分析句意可知，主语和动词之间是被动关系，故应用被动语态；根据空后“as “Girl of the Year” for 2022”可知，空处应用一般过去时的被动语态，构成形式为：was/were done。故选C。
32. Don’t give up, ________ you will never succeed.
A. so B. and C. or
【答案】C
【解析】句意：不要放弃，否则你永远不会成功。
考查连词辨析。so因此；and和；or否则。根据“Don’t give up”及“you will never succeed”可知是“祈使句+and/or +陈述句”的结构。根据“you will never succeed”可知用“or”表示对前面部分的否定导致的结果，表达“如果放弃的话你就永远不会成功”，相当于“if you give up, you will never succeed”。故选C。
33. —If you want to stay fit, you need to keep exercising.
—You are right. ________
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Use it or lose it. C. It serves you right.
【答案】B
【解析】句意：——如果你想保持健康，你需要坚持锻炼。——你说得对。用进废退。
考查习语。Practice makes perfect孰能生巧；Use it or lose it用进废退；It serves you right自作自受。根据“If you want to stay fit, you need to keep exercising.”可知，如果你想保持健康，你需要坚持锻炼。Use it or lose it“用进废退”符合句意。故选B。
34. Universal Beijing Resort, a theme park ________ opened in 2021 has attracted thousands of tourists.
A. who B. what C. which
【答案】C
【解析】句意：2021年开业的主题公园北京环球度假区吸引了成千上万的游客。
考查定语从句。根据“a theme park...opened in 2021 has attracted thousands of tourists.”可知，此处是定语从句，先行词“park”是物，需用关系代词which。故选C。
35. —Can you tell me ________ in Altay, Xinjiang
—They go to a mountain ski resort (滑雪场) and learn to ski.
A. how students have P.E. classes
B. when students will learn to ski
C. who takes students to the mountain
【答案】A
【解析】句意：——你能告诉我新疆阿勒泰的学生是怎么上体育课的吗？——他们去一个山地滑雪胜地学习滑雪。
考查宾语从句。此处是宾语从句，结合答语“They go to a mountain ski resort (滑雪场) and learn to ski.”可知，是问上体育课的方式，故选A。
III. 完形填空（共 10 小题, 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15 分）
Adrian lost his right hand at a young age because of illness. Sometimes, it was hard for him to make friends at school.
In the fifth grade Adrian’s music teacher wanted students to play the recorder. For him, it wasn’t ____36____ because he didn’t have enough fingers to play it. But he thought ____37____ could prevent him from enjoying music. So he started ____38____ different music choices. At last, Adrian decided to play the violin because the sound of the violin was the most beautiful thing that he had heard.
Then Adrian went to a hospital. Doctors there gave him a holder, which helped him to hold the violin bow. ____39____ at times, Adrian’s playing was like a cat with a scratchy (沙哑的) throat, he never gave up. He knew he could become better by ____40____. Later, he started playing with a school band and found a lot of friends who also played the violin. He was encouraged to continue playing. He thought that it was the violin that allowed him to ____41____ with friends in a different way.
Adrian liked to imagine a ____42____ of instrument and then tried to play it. Sometimes it happened, but sometimes it didn’t. However, even the ____43____ could be interesting. For live performances, they wouldn’t be ____44____ all the time. He believes if he plays with heart and tries his best, every performance is going to _____45_____ influence others in a positive way. Today, he is an excellent violinist. He tells kids,“Be grateful to what makes you unique!”
36. A. important B. hard C. possible
37. A. nothing B. everything C. something
38. A. putting off B. looking for C. talking about
39. A. Although B. If C. When
40. A. speaking B. practicing C. teaching
41. A. compete B. compare C. connect
42. A. sound B. noise C. voice
43. A. answers B. mistakes C. reasons
44. A. perfect B. wrong C. funny
45. A. carefully B. proudly C. hopefully
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. B 39. A 40. B 41. C 42. A 43. B 44. A 45. C
【解析】本文主要讲述了优秀的小提琴家Adrian 的故事。Adrian小时候因为疾病失去了右手, 在成长中遇到了很多困难, 但他没有放弃, 并且决定学习小提琴。
36.句意：对他来说，这是不可能的，因为他没有足够的手指来演奏。
important重要的；hard 困难的；possible可能的。根据“Adrian lost his right hand at a young age because of illness.”可知，他没有右手，那么对他来说，演奏竖笛就是不可能的事。故选C。
37.句意：但他认为没有什么能阻止他喜欢音乐。
nothing没有什么；everything一切；something某事。根据“Today, he is an excellent violinist.”可知，他认为没有什么能阻止他喜欢音乐。此处使用nothing符合语境。故选A。
38.句意：所以他开始寻找不同的音乐选择。
putting off推迟；looking for寻找；talking about谈论。根据下文“At last, Adrian decided to play the violin”可知, 此处指他开始寻找不同的音乐选择。故选B。
39.句意：虽然有时，Adrian的演奏就像一只喉咙沙哑的猫，但他从不放弃。
Although虽然，表示让步；If如果，表示假设；When当……时候，表示时间。分析句子可知, “at times, Adrian’s playing was like a cat with a scratchy (沙哑的) throat”与“he never gave up.”之间是让步关系，因此使用Although连接。故选A。
40.句意：他知道通过练习他可以变得更好。
speaking说；practicing练习；teaching教。根据上文“at times, Adrian’s playing was like a cat with a scratchy（沙哑的） throat, he never gave up.”可推断，他知道他可以通过练习变得更好。故选B。
41.句意：他认为是小提琴让他以一种不同的方式与朋友联系。
compete竞争；compare比较；connect联系。根据上文“Later, he started playing with a school band and found a lot of friends who also played the violin.”可知，此处指他与朋友建立联系。故选C。
42.句意：Adrian喜欢想象一种乐器的声音，然后试着演奏出来。
sound声音；noise噪音；voice嗓音。根据上文“At last, Adrian decided to play the violin because the sound of the violin was the most beautiful thing that he had heard.”可知，此处使用sound，表示乐器的声音。故选A。
43.句意：然而，即使是错误的也可能很有趣。
answers答案；mistakes错误；reasons原因。根据下文“For live performances, they wouldn’t be perfect all the time.”可推断，现场表演有可能出错，不可能一直完美，因此此处指即使是错误的也可能很有趣。故选B。
44.句意：对于现场表演来说，它们不可能一直完美。
perfect完美的；wrong错误的；funny有趣的。根据上文“However, even the8.could be interesting.”可知，此处指现场表演不可能一直完美。故选A。
45.句意：他相信，如果他用心演奏，尽自己最大的努力，每次演奏都有希望以积极的方式影响他人。
carefully认真地；proudly自豪地；hopefully有希望地。根据“He believes if he plays with heart and tries his best”可知，只要尽了自己最大的努力，就会有希望。故选C。
IV. 阅读理解（共两节, 25 题；满分 45 分）
第一节 阅读下列短文, 根据短文内容, 从题中所给 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳答案。（共 20 题；每小题 2 分, 满分 40 分）
A
NOTICE Sunday, August 25 Hensley VS Mayfair The once-a-year football match between Hensley School and Mayfair School will be held at 4:10 p.m. this Sunday in the football field of the city gym. You can enjoy the exciting game. Besides, the coach of Mayfair will teach you the skills on how to kick the ball into the goal after the match. However, if there is a heavy rain, the match will be held next Sunday at the same time and place. People are warmly welcome. You can book the tickets online. Price: Adults: 50 Aged 8-18: 15 Under 8: Free Tel:020-87654321 E-mail: ccbc@ Children Musical Carnival Children Musical Carnival This is a fun time for the kids. There is much music suitable for young listeners, dancing and theaters. During the carnival, there are lots of selections from the Musical Carnival program performed by pop singers including S.H.E and Jay Chou. I am sure they won’t make you disappointed. Time: August 24th-25th, Sat. & Sun, 8: 00 p.m. ~ 10:30 p.m. Price: All seats 40 yuan Tel:020-87896543 E-mail: music@ Each adult must come with a child. That’s for the kids’ future music. Interested Come and join us! It won’t let you down.
46. The football match between Hensley and Mayfair is held ________.
A. once a year B. twice a year C. every two years D. every three years
47. After the match, ________ will teach you some football skills.
A. the coach from Hensley B. the coach from Mayfair
C. the player from Hensley D. the player from Mayfair
48. If a father goes to see the football match with his 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter, he should spend ________.
A. 15 B. 50 C. 65 D. 100
49. You can enjoy Children Musical Carnival ________.
A. on August 26th B. on August 25th
C. in the city gym D. in Hensley School
50. You can’t probably see this ________.
A. on a website B. in a magazine C. in a newspaper D. in a storybook
【答案】46. A 47. B 48. C 49. B 50. D
【解析】本文是两则通知，有关学校足球比赛和音乐嘉年华的信息。
46.细节理解题。根据“The once-a-year football match between Hensley School and Mayfair School will be held at 4:10 p.m. this Sunday in the football field of the city gym”可知，这个比赛是一年举办一次，故选A。
47.细节理解题。根据“Besides, the coach of Mayfair will teach you the skills on how to kick the ball into the goal after the match.”可知，梅菲尔的教练会在赛后教你如何把球踢进球门，故选B。
48.细节理解题。根据“Price: Adults: 50；Aged 8-18: 15；Under 8: Free”可知，如果一位父亲带着9岁的儿子和7岁的女儿，一共需要花费50+15=65，故选C。
49.细节理解题。根据“Time: August 24th-25th”可知，在8月25日可以欣赏音乐嘉年华，故选B。
50.推理判断题。本文是两则通知可知，有关学校足球比赛和音乐嘉年华的信息，不可以在故事书上看到，故选D。
B
Jack London, one of America’s writers of adventure stories, was born in California in 1876. He was one of the first American authors that were famous worldwide and made a large amount of money from writing. During his life, London did many jobs. His broad (广泛的) life experiences were good for his writing.
London loved to read. As a teenager, he spent many hours educating himself in the public library. He went to the University of California, Berkeley, but he stayed for only several months. Later, he left Berkeley. He thought Berkeley was “not lively enough”, and wanted to do something more exciting.
London wrote stories about working people and the hard times they had in order to make a living. He knew their problems first-hand. He worked as a sailor, factory worker and gold prospector (探矿者), to name just a few of his many jobs.
Like many people of the time, London caught the Klondike Gold Rush fever. In 1897, he headed for Alaska. He didn’t find gold there, but he discovered something even more valuable. He discovered that people enjoyed listening to the stories he made up with his nice imagination. London made the workers laugh with story after story. Later, using his experiences during the Gold Rush, he created many more colorful stories.
Once London decided to be a writer, nothing could stop him. His goal was to write at least one thousand words every day. He refused to stop even when he was sick. In eighteen years, a lot of books and hundreds of articles came out. He was one of the best-selling and highest-paid writers of his day. Many people loved his books very much and considered him to be the best writer.
51. Why was Jack London able to write on many topics
A. He learned a lot from his father.
B. He had different experiences and jobs.
C. He studied many subjects at university.
D. He took a lot of adventures as a child.
52. How did Jack London feel about Berkeley
A. Great for study. B. Helpful and imaginative.
C. Interesting and beautiful. D. A little boring.
53. What did London discover in Alaska
A. A lot of valuable gold. B. The workers’ rich imagination.
C. Another kind of valuable metal. D. His talent for making up stories.
54. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Great works surely make people famous.
B. Setting a big goal is the key to great success.
C. London was hard-working and strong-minded.
D. London wrote his stories without difficulty.
55. What does the passage mainly show us
A. Some books written by Jack London.
B. Some information on Jack London’s life.
C. The methods of becoming a good writer.
D. The life during the Klondike Gold Rush.
【答案】51. B 52. D 53. D 54. C 55. B
【解析】本文主要介绍了美国作家杰克·伦敦的一些经历。
51.细节理解题。根据“During his life, London did many jobs. His broad life experiences were good for his writing.”可知杰克·伦敦能够写很多话题是因为他有不同的经历和工作。故选B。
52.细节理解题。根据“He thought Berkeley was ‘not lively enough’, and wanted to do something more exciting.”可知杰克·伦敦觉得伯克利“不够活泼”，有点无聊。故选D。
53.细节理解题。根据“In 1897, he headed for Alaska. He didn’t find gold there, but he discovered something even more valuable. He discovered that people enjoyed listening to the stories he made up with his nice imagination.”可知伦敦在阿拉斯加发现了他编故事的天赋。故选D。
54.推理判断题根据“His goal was to write at least one thousand words every day. He refused to stop even when he was sick.”可知杰克·伦敦每天至少写一千字，生病时候依旧不停止写作，由此推出他工作努力，意志坚强。故选C。
55.主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了美国作家杰克·伦敦的一些经历。故选B。
C
The birth of our daughter changed the tracks (方向) of our life. My wife and I settled in the United Kingdom—we’d even bought a house 6 months earlier—but the arrival of our daughter forced a moment of rethinking. We wondered whether we should move back to our homeland Brazil.
I remember looking down at our newborn baby and thinking about how different her life would be there. In our native country, we’d be closer to our family and culture. But in the United Kingdom, I had the funding and lab resources I needed for my costly research program. Would such a move sink my career
Several events over the next few months nudged us further in the same direction. We heard that new professor positions had opened up at a university in our hometown, in departments that matched both of our research programs. Then, a few weeks later, I received a call from my brother, who told me that our father had passed away. A deep sadness made me feel that I was losing precious time with my loved ones.
There was no doubt it was the right time to return to Brazil. We applied for the professorships (教授职位) and both received offers. It felt like our personal and professional lives were falling into place. It wasn’t easy getting started with my research in Brazil, however. I didn’t receive any startup funding for my lab and I had to share equipment with other professors. Nine years later, I still haven’t been able to perform the kind of experiments that U.K. funding would have allowed.
But looking back, I have no complaint. We’ve been able to have big meals with our big family on weekends. We had a second child, and our kids are growing up close to their cousins who are around the same age. We are living the lives we wanted to live—working on rewarding research while staying true to what we feel is best for ourselves and for our family.
56. What is the root (根本) reason for the family’s moving back home
A. Better future career choices. B. Loss of a beloved family member.
C. Worries about their girl’s health. D. Hope of living in their own culture.
57. What does the underlined phrase “nudged us further” in Para 3 mean
A. Raised our doubts. B. Quickened our decision.
C. Reduced our worries. D. Increased our uncertainty.
58. What is the writer’s attitude about life back at home
A. Satisfied. B. Regretful. C. Uncertain. D. Anxious.
59. Which of the following is TRUE
A. After returning to Brazil, the writer couldn’t deal with his life well.
B. It was a lot harder getting started with the writer’s research in Brazil.
C. The positions in Brazil didn’t match the couple’s research programs.
D. The writer had enough money and resources for the research program in the UK.
60. What is the best title of the text
A. The Gold Will Shine B. Love Is Precious
C. East or West, Home Is Best D. A Good Medicine Tastes Bitter
【答案】56. D 57. B 58. A 59. B 60. C
【解析】本文主要讲述了作者和妻子本来在远离家乡的英国工作，后来因为一些原因决定回家发展。虽然在家乡里的研究没有在英国那么便利，但是作者不后悔回来，因为他们过着自己想要的生活，从事有回报的研究，同时做着自己认为对自己和家人最有利的事情。
56.细节理解题。根据第二段“In our native country, we’d be closer to our family and culture”可知这个家庭搬回家的根本原因是希望生活在自己的文化中。故选D。
57.词句猜测题。根据第二段“In our native country, we’d be closer to our family and culture. But in the United Kingdom, I had the funding and lab resources I needed for my costly research program. Would such a move sink my career ”以及“ We heard that new professor positions had opened up at a university in our hometown, in departments that matched both of our research programs.”可知此处是指接下来几个月发生的几件事进一步推动作者和妻子朝着同一方向前进。所以nudged us further表示“加快了我们的决定”。故选B。
58.观点态度题。根据最后一段“But looking back, I have no complaint. We’ve been able to have big meals with our big family on weekends. We had a second child, and our kids are growing up close to their cousins who are around the same age”（但回头看，我没有抱怨。我们已经可以在周末和我们的大家庭一起吃大餐了。我们有了第二个孩子，我们的孩子和同龄的表兄妹在一起长大）可知作者对于回家后的生活比较满意，故选A。
59.细节理解题。根据“ It wasn’t easy getting started with my research in Brazil, however. I didn’t receive any startup funding for my lab and I had to share equipment with other professors. Nine years later, I still haven’t been able to perform the kind of experiments that U.K. funding would have allowed.”可知作者在巴西的研究起步要困难得多。故选B。
60.最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了作者和妻子本来在远离家乡的英国工作，后来因为一些原因决定回家发展。虽然在家乡里的研究没有在英国那么便利，但是作者不后悔回来，因为他们过着自己想要的生活，从事有回报的研究，同时做着自己认为对自己和家人最有利的事情。所以C选项最合适，故选C。
D
Cameroon (喀麦隆) is experimenting with Africa’s first mobile system to send a bean signal (信号) over a wireless network. The system will give much needed medical aid to heart patients in poor areas. Arthur Zang invented the device called the Cardiopad (触屏医疗平板电脑). He was just 24 years old when he invented it. The Cardiopad allows heart examinations to be performed. The results of the tests are sent wirelessly to experts in other pans of the country who can understand them.
Simplice Momo is a 55-year-old heart patient in a poor area of the country. He says the device saves his time and money. It is too costly and difficult for him to see a heart expert in the city.
Cameroon has a population of about 22 million. But it only has 40 heart surgeons. Most are in the cities of Douala or Yaounde. Sometimes the heart experts needed can only be found outside the country. Now the device allows doctors to send patients’ medical information to experts in Europe.
Arthur Zang started the Cardiopad project five years ago. Then, the young computer engineer needed more training and $45.000 to make the device. His family did not have the money.
Bankers would not give him loans (资款). So he shared his idea on social media. The president of Cameroon, Paul Biya, provided him with the money for the project. Mr. Zang also received free online training from an engineering school in India.
The Cameroon scientific community considers the Cardiopad extremely effective. The device costs about $4,000. The government of Cameroon has not been able to provide the device for hospitals in need.
Mr. Zang says he has had private investors (投资者) who contact him. But he is more interested in investors who agree with his value. The key is not of money, but of better ways to help save people’s lives.
61. According to Paragraph 1, we can know that ________.
A. Cameroon is the inventor of the Cardiopad
B. the Cardiopad is a medical device to treat heart patients
C. Arthur Zang is a computer engineer and a heart expert
D. the Cardiopad can send medical information to faraway experts.
62. The underline word “surgeons” most probably means ________ in this passage.
A. patients B. doctors C. bankers D. managers
63. The Cardiopad project was supported by ________.
A. some private investors B. the bankers in Cameroon
C. the Cameroon scientific community D. Paul Biya and an engineering school in India
64. We can infer (推断) from the passage that________.
A. the Cardiopad costs the patients much but very useful
B. Arthur Zang has no interest in private investors
C. it is very expensive for patients to see a heart expert in Cameroon
D. the Cameroon scientific community provided Arthur Zang with $4,000
65. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. The Cardiopad is widely used in Cameroon now.
B. Arthur Zang is more interested in helping people instead of making money.
C. The Cardiopad is very effective and has been provided to those hospitals.
D. The Cardiopad sends the patients’ medical information to experts around the world.
【答案】61. D 62. B 63. D 64. C 65. B
【解析】本文主要介绍了喀麦隆正在试验第一个通过无线网络发送心脏信号的移动系统。这个装置可以把检查的结果发送到其他国家或地区。这样可以为很多患者节省时间和金钱。喀麦隆发明的这套系统受到了喀麦隆总统的赞助，也有私人投资者对他的设备感兴趣，但他说这不是钱的事情，而是更好的方式帮助挽救人们的生命。
61.细节理解题。根据“The Cardiopad allows heart examinations to be performed. The results of the tests are sent wirelessly to experts in other pans of the country who can understand them.”可知，Cardiopad可以发送医疗信息给遥远的专家。故选D。
62.词义猜测题。此句“But it only has 40 heart surgeons.”句意是“但它只有40名心脏外科医生。” surgeons意思是“外科医生”，所以可以“doctor医生”替换，故选B。
63.细节理解题。根据“The president of Cameroon, Paul Biya, provided him with the money for the project. Mr. Zang also received free online training from an engineering school in India.”可知，Cardiopad项目得到了Paul Biya和印度一所工程学校的支持。故选D。
64.推理判断题。根据“It is too costly and difficult for him to see a heart expert in the city.”可知，在喀麦隆看心脏专家是很贵的；故选C。
65.细节理解题。根据“The key is not of money, but of better ways to help save people’s lives.”可知，Arthur Zang对赚钱不感兴趣，而是帮助更多的人。故选B。
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分）
E
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。
For the most part, Hank, a two-year-old cat, is a homebody. One day, Mrs. Smith, his 75-year-old owner, realized Hank hadn’t come in for his midday snack. ____66____
Mrs. Smith asked the HRA (人道救援联盟) for help, but it was no easy task. HRA called the fire department, but it refused to help, citing(引用)safety concerns. ____67____ But she was told she would have to book the equipment 48 days in advance(提前).
She then turned to the neighbors. ____68____ Another neighbor offered a can of sardines(沙丁鱼), hoping it might attract the hungry cat to come down. Nearby dog owners took their pets on walks instead of letting them out in their yards to avoid further frightening Hank.
By day five, nothing had worked. Finally they created a makeshift pulley system(临时滑轮系统) by looping a rope around a tall branch directly above Hank. ____69____ Pulling on the other end of the rope, they put the basket just under him. ____70____
Hank’s adventure taught his owner a lesson about neighbors helping neighbors. Their help gave her hope.
A. Mr Williams, whose tree Hank had climbed, let Mrs. Smith sit in his backyard and call to Hank.
B. She called a construction company to ask about renting scaffolding（脚手架）.
C. She finally found Hank on a branch near the top of a neighbor’s tree.
D. To their great happiness, he jumped in, and they lowered him.
E. They raised a basket with some of Mrs. Smith’s personal items inside.
【答案】66. C 67. B 68. A 69. E 70. D
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了史密斯夫人的猫（汉克）爬到树上不下来，被困在树上五天四夜，在她感到无助时，邻居和救援人员给予她安慰和帮助，最后成功将猫救了下来，这让史密斯夫人意识到邻里互助的重要性。
66.根据上文“One day, Mrs. Smith, his 75-year-old owner, realized Hank hadn’t come in for his midday snack.”可推断史密斯夫人的猫不见了。选项C“她最终在邻居树顶附近的一根树枝上找到了汉克”符合语境。故填C。
67.根据下文“But she was told she would have to book the equipment 48 days in advance.”可知，主人为了救猫租用设备。选项B“她打电话给一家建筑公司询问租用脚手架”符合语境。故选B。
68.根据上文“She then turned to the neighbors.”可推断出下文讲述邻居如何帮助史密斯夫人，选项A“威廉姆斯先生，汉克爬上他的树，他让史密斯夫人坐在他的后院呼唤汉克”符合语境。故选A。
69.据上文“Finally they created a makeshift pulley system by looping a rope around a tall branch directly above Hank.”可知，通过滑轮可以将东西升到猫所在的位置。选项E “他们升起了一个里面装着史密斯夫人个人物品的篮子”符合语境。故选E。
70.根据“Pulling on the other end of the rope, they put the basket just under him.”可知，他们拉着绳子的另一端，把篮子放在汉克的正下方。这样汉克就可以跳进去了。选项D“令他们非常高兴的是，他跳了进去，他们把他放了下来”符合语境。故选D。
V. 情景交际（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 10 分）
根据情景提示，完成下列各题。
71.向别人请求帮助时,你可以这么说:
Excuse me,
72.你想知道今天是星期几,可以这么问:
73.打电话时,你想知道对方是谁,可以这么问:
74.朋友告诉你他要去旅行,你可以这样祝福他:
!
75.建议对方不要到人员拥挤的地方去,可以这么说:
crowded places.
答案
71.can you help me 本题考查向他人请求帮助的习惯用语。
72.What day is it today 本题考查询问今天星期几的习惯用语。
73.Who’s that 本题考查电话用语中的询问对方是谁的习惯用语。
74.Have a good trip 本题考查祝他人旅途愉快的习惯用语。
75.You’d better not go to 本题考查建议他人不要做某事的习惯用语。
VI. 看图写话（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 10 分）
根据图示及所给提示词，每幅图写一句话，用上所给的提示词。
答案
76.The boys/They played soccer/football yesterday. 本题考查一般过去时。关键词yesterday表示时间。图片信息为两个男孩踢足球。
77.My uncle works in a museum. 本题考查一般现在时,注意主语是第三人称单数,谓语动词用单数形式。图片信息为博物馆。
78.He will fly to Beijing tomorrow./He is flying to Beijing tomorrow. 本题考查一般将来时。关键词tomorrow表示时间。图片信息为乘坐飞机。
79.Susan jumped farther than Jane. 本题考查副词的比较级。图片信息为Susan比Jane跳得远。
80.The boy is/was doing his homework when his mother comes/came in.本题考查含有when引导的时间状语从句的主从复合句。关键词when表示时间。图片信息为妈妈进来时,男孩在写作业。
VII. 短文填空（共 10 小题, 每小题 1 分, 满分 10 分）
阅读下面短文，根据语境、音标或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词，要求所填的词意义准确，形式正确，使短文意思完整，行文连贯。
Chinese Zhusuan is one of the scientific achievements in ancient China. The abacus is easy to use as a t____81____ for calculating(计算).
According to research, the early Zhusuan was developed from “rod-arithmetic”(算筹法), which is neither simple to explain ____82____ easy to understand.
In the Han Dynasty, thanks to the Silk Road, the business in ancient China developed ____83____ (rapid). As a result, a lot of ____84____ (way) of calculating also developed. At that point, Zhusuan, which was more convenient with rod-arithmetic, started to be used. The early abacus was ____85____ [ d fr nt] from that we use today. In the Tang Dynasty, the abacus which was similar ____86____ the recent abacus appeared.
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the abacus achieved ____87____ (it) full development. The use of it was introduced to all walks of life. Cheng Dawei, ____88____ expert in math, produced a math book—General Source of Computational Methods. The book much further ____89____ (speed) up the development of the abacus. It was spread to other countries, and played an important role in the _____90_____ [ l ukl] development of math.
Nowadays, Chinese Zhusuan has become our intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) and we believe the story about it will continue.
【答案】81. (t)ool 82. nor 83. rapidly 84. ways 85. different 86. to 87. its
88. an 89. sped 90. local
【解析】本文主要介绍了我国非物质文化遗产珠算的发展史。
81.句意：算盘作为一种计算工具很容易使用。根据“The abacus is easy to use as a...for calculating(计算).”和首字母t可知，算盘是一种计算工具，tool“工具”，a后接单数名词。故填(t)ool。
82.句意：据研究，早期珠算是由“算筹法”发展而来的，它解释起来既不简单，也不容易理解。neither...nor...“既不……也不……”，固定搭配。故填nor。
83.句意：在汉代，由于丝绸之路的发展，古代中国的商业迅速发展。此处应用副词rapidly“迅速地”修饰动词“developed”。故填rapidly。
84.句意：结果，许多计算方法也随之发展起来。a lot of后接可数名词的复数形式ways“方法”。故填ways。
85.句意：早期的算盘与我们今天使用的算盘不同。根据所给音标可知，此处应用形容词different“不同的”，be different from“与……不同”，固定搭配。故填different。
86.句意：在唐代，出现了与近代算盘类似的算盘。be similar to“与……相似”，固定搭配。故填to。
87.句意：在明清时期，算盘得到了充分的发展。形容词性物主代词its“它的”修饰名词“development”。故填its。
88.句意：程大位是一位数学专家，他出版了一本数学书籍——《算法统宗》。此处表示泛指，且“expert”以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。故填an。
89.句意：这本书大大加快了算盘的发展。根据前后时态一致原则，此处应用一般过去时，谓语动词speed用过去式sped。故填sped。
90.句意：它被传播到其他国家，并在当地数学的发展中发挥了重要作用。根据所给音标可知，此处应用形容词local“当地的”修饰后面的名词“development”。故填local。
VIII. 书面表达。（满分 15 分）
中国共产主义青年团已经走过了百年历程。作为新时代青年中的一员，未来属于我们，希望寄予我们，奋斗的青春更美丽。请以“How to Make Myself Better”为题，谈谈你将如何塑造更好的自己。
要求：
1.字迹工整，段落清晰，表达清楚，语法正确，行文连贯；
2.思维导图中的提示词仅供参考，可适当发挥；
3.词数：80—100词。
Make myself better relationship
life style
study
…
How to Make Myself Better
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【答案】例文：
How to Make Myself Better
As a teenager, I think I should work harder to make myself better.
First of all, it is important to live healthily. I will eat more fruit and vegetables. I will also take exercise every day and get enough sleep. What’s more, I should work hard at all my subjects. I’ll not be afraid to face challenges any more and try my best to solve the problems. Besides, it is necessary to have a good relationship with family and friends. Last but not least, it’s our responsibility to take care of our parents. I’ll also do what I can to help other people.
By doing these, I will make myself better and better.
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇说明文，为材料作文；
②时态：时态为“一般将来时”；
③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏，适当增加细节完整表述内容。
[写作步骤]
第一步，以“作为一名青少年，我认为我应该更加努力，让自己变得更好”引出本文主题；
第二步，根据材料内容，介绍从哪些方面让自己变得更好。
[亮点词汇]
①first of all首先
②take exercise锻炼
③be afraid to do sth害怕做某事
④try my best to do sth尽我最大努力去做某事
[高分句型]
①As a teenager, I think I should work harder to make myself better.（宾语从句）
②Besides, it is necessary to have a good relationship with family and friends.（动词不定式作主语）2024年中考英语模拟卷07（福建专用）
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
第Ⅰ卷 听力部分(30分)
I.听力（共三节, 满分 30 分,每小题 1.5 分）
第一节 听句子
听下面五个句子，从每小题所给的三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的选项（每个句子读两遍）
1. A. B. C.
2. A. B. C.
3.A. B. C.
4.A. B. C.
5. A. B. C.
第二节 听对话
听下面七段对话，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案（每段对话读两遍）
6. How does Sarah get to school
A. By subway. B. By bike. C. On foot.
M: That’s right. Maybe I should walk to school.
7. When will they meet in the afternoon
A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 6:00.
8. Where are the speakers
A. At a shop. B. At a pool. C. At a hospital.
9. Why doesn’t the woman look well
A. She’s ill. B. She’s stressed. C. She’ s hungry.
听对话，回答10-11小题。
10. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A holiday plan. B. A football game. C. A pet dog.
11. What will Jack do for Lucy
A. Take her to a football game. B. Help her pack things. C. Look after her pet dog.
听对话，回答12-13小题。
12. What day is the man thinking of
A. His birthday. B. Children’s Day. C. The Dragon Boat Festival.
13. What does the man think of the day
A. Busy. B. Special. C. Relaxing.
听对话，回答14-15小题。
14. Which season is it
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.
15. What will they probably do next
A. Climb the mountains. B. Buy some flowers. C. Fly a kite.
第三节 听短文
根据所听到的短文内容完成表格，每空一词。（短文读三遍）
Report Notice
Speaker Mr. Mike Wang, a ____16____
Topic Future ____17____ planning
Time & Place At 3:00 p.m. on ____18____, in the school library
Contents Stories, difficulties and ____19____; ask and answer
Presents ____20____
第II卷（120分）语言知识运用
II. 单项选择（共 15 小题, 每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分）
21. _______ a hot summer night, the people in Tong’an, Xiamen lined up to take nucleic acid tests(核酸检测).
A. In B. At C. on
22. — Do you know the video sharing website Bilibili
— Yes. It’s ________. It has over 60 million daily active users.
A. popular B. strange C. traditional
23. Lang Lang’s father was a major ________ in his life.
A. interview B. introduction C. influence
24. — _________ is the nearest hospital from here
— It’s about ten minutes’ walk.
A. How long B. How soon C. How far
25. “China Sky Eye” helped Chinese scientists make important research ________ in 2021.
A. achievements B. influences C. conversations
26. ________, schools should improve their education quality and not push the students into tutoring(辅导) courses.
A. In person B. In general C. In public
27. — Have you heard a highland barley(青稞) museum just opened in Tibet
— Yes. Now more people ________ learn the history and culture of highland barley cultivation(培育).
A. should B. can C. must
28. The 24th Winter Olympic Games _________ in Beijing.
A. came into being B. made up C. took place
可知，是举行奥运会；故选C。
29. The pandas at the Chengdu Research Base ________ a lot of care and attention.
A. repeat B. receive C. review
30. So far, China _________ great contributions to the global battle against COVID-19.
A. makes B. is making C. has made
31. —Do you know Corinne Tan ________ as “Girl of the Year” for 2022
— Yes. She’s the first Chinese-American “Girl of the Year” doll created by a company.
A. chooses B. chose C. was chosen
32. Don’t give up, ________ you will never succeed.
A. so B. and C. or
33. —If you want to stay fit, you need to keep exercising.
—You are right. ________
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Use it or lose it. C. It serves you right.
34. Universal Beijing Resort, a theme park ________ opened in 2021 has attracted thousands of tourists.
A. who B. what C. which
35. —Can you tell me ________ in Altay, Xinjiang
—They go to a mountain ski resort (滑雪场) and learn to ski.
A. how students have P.E. classes
B. when students will learn to ski
C. who takes students to the mountain
III. 完形填空（共 10 小题, 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15 分）
Adrian lost his right hand at a young age because of illness. Sometimes, it was hard for him to make friends at school.
In the fifth grade Adrian’s music teacher wanted students to play the recorder. For him, it wasn’t ____36____ because he didn’t have enough fingers to play it. But he thought ____37____ could prevent him from enjoying music. So he started ____38____ different music choices. At last, Adrian decided to play the violin because the sound of the violin was the most beautiful thing that he had heard.
Then Adrian went to a hospital. Doctors there gave him a holder, which helped him to hold the violin bow. ____39____ at times, Adrian’s playing was like a cat with a scratchy (沙哑的) throat, he never gave up. He knew he could become better by ____40____. Later, he started playing with a school band and found a lot of friends who also played the violin. He was encouraged to continue playing. He thought that it was the violin that allowed him to ____41____ with friends in a different way.
Adrian liked to imagine a ____42____ of instrument and then tried to play it. Sometimes it happened, but sometimes it didn’t. However, even the ____43____ could be interesting. For live performances, they wouldn’t be ____44____ all the time. He believes if he plays with heart and tries his best, every performance is going to _____45_____ influence others in a positive way. Today, he is an excellent violinist. He tells kids,“Be grateful to what makes you unique!”
36. A. important B. hard C. possible
37. A. nothing B. everything C. something
38. A. putting off B. looking for C. talking about
39. A. Although B. If C. When
40. A. speaking B. practicing C. teaching
41. A. compete B. compare C. connect
42. A. sound B. noise C. voice
43. A. answers B. mistakes C. reasons
44. A. perfect B. wrong C. funny
45. A. carefully B. proudly C. hopefully
IV. 阅读理解（共两节, 25 题；满分 45 分）
第一节 阅读下列短文, 根据短文内容, 从题中所给 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳答案。（共 20 题；每小题 2 分, 满分 40 分）
A
NOTICE Sunday, August 25 Hensley VS Mayfair The once-a-year football match between Hensley School and Mayfair School will be held at 4:10 p.m. this Sunday in the football field of the city gym. You can enjoy the exciting game. Besides, the coach of Mayfair will teach you the skills on how to kick the ball into the goal after the match. However, if there is a heavy rain, the match will be held next Sunday at the same time and place. People are warmly welcome. You can book the tickets online. Price: Adults: 50 Aged 8-18: 15 Under 8: Free Tel:020-87654321 E-mail: ccbc@ Children Musical Carnival Children Musical Carnival This is a fun time for the kids. There is much music suitable for young listeners, dancing and theaters. During the carnival, there are lots of selections from the Musical Carnival program performed by pop singers including S.H.E and Jay Chou. I am sure they won’t make you disappointed. Time: August 24th-25th, Sat. & Sun, 8: 00 p.m. ~ 10:30 p.m. Price: All seats 40 yuan Tel:020-87896543 E-mail: music@ Each adult must come with a child. That’s for the kids’ future music. Interested Come and join us! It won’t let you down.
46. The football match between Hensley and Mayfair is held ________.
A. once a year B. twice a year C. every two years D. every three years
47. After the match, ________ will teach you some football skills.
A. the coach from Hensley B. the coach from Mayfair
C. the player from Hensley D. the player from Mayfair
48. If a father goes to see the football match with his 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter, he should spend ________.
A. 15 B. 50 C. 65 D. 100
49. You can enjoy Children Musical Carnival ________.
A. on August 26th B. on August 25th
C. in the city gym D. in Hensley School
50. You can’t probably see this ________.
A. on a website B. in a magazine C. in a newspaper D. in a storybook
B
Jack London, one of America’s writers of adventure stories, was born in California in 1876. He was one of the first American authors that were famous worldwide and made a large amount of money from writing. During his life, London did many jobs. His broad (广泛的) life experiences were good for his writing.
London loved to read. As a teenager, he spent many hours educating himself in the public library. He went to the University of California, Berkeley, but he stayed for only several months. Later, he left Berkeley. He thought Berkeley was “not lively enough”, and wanted to do something more exciting.
London wrote stories about working people and the hard times they had in order to make a living. He knew their problems first-hand. He worked as a sailor, factory worker and gold prospector (探矿者), to name just a few of his many jobs.
Like many people of the time, London caught the Klondike Gold Rush fever. In 1897, he headed for Alaska. He didn’t find gold there, but he discovered something even more valuable. He discovered that people enjoyed listening to the stories he made up with his nice imagination. London made the workers laugh with story after story. Later, using his experiences during the Gold Rush, he created many more colorful stories.
Once London decided to be a writer, nothing could stop him. His goal was to write at least one thousand words every day. He refused to stop even when he was sick. In eighteen years, a lot of books and hundreds of articles came out. He was one of the best-selling and highest-paid writers of his day. Many people loved his books very much and considered him to be the best writer.
51. Why was Jack London able to write on many topics
A. He learned a lot from his father.
B. He had different experiences and jobs.
C. He studied many subjects at university.
D. He took a lot of adventures as a child.
52. How did Jack London feel about Berkeley
A. Great for study. B. Helpful and imaginative.
C. Interesting and beautiful. D. A little boring.
53. What did London discover in Alaska
A. A lot of valuable gold. B. The workers’ rich imagination.
C. Another kind of valuable metal. D. His talent for making up stories.
54. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Great works surely make people famous.
B. Setting a big goal is the key to great success.
C. London was hard-working and strong-minded.
D. London wrote his stories without difficulty.
55. What does the passage mainly show us
A. Some books written by Jack London.
B. Some information on Jack London’s life.
C. The methods of becoming a good writer.
D. The life during the Klondike Gold Rush.
C
The birth of our daughter changed the tracks (方向) of our life. My wife and I settled in the United Kingdom—we’d even bought a house 6 months earlier—but the arrival of our daughter forced a moment of rethinking. We wondered whether we should move back to our homeland Brazil.
I remember looking down at our newborn baby and thinking about how different her life would be there. In our native country, we’d be closer to our family and culture. But in the United Kingdom, I had the funding and lab resources I needed for my costly research program. Would such a move sink my career
Several events over the next few months nudged us further in the same direction. We heard that new professor positions had opened up at a university in our hometown, in departments that matched both of our research programs. Then, a few weeks later, I received a call from my brother, who told me that our father had passed away. A deep sadness made me feel that I was losing precious time with my loved ones.
There was no doubt it was the right time to return to Brazil. We applied for the professorships (教授职位) and both received offers. It felt like our personal and professional lives were falling into place. It wasn’t easy getting started with my research in Brazil, however. I didn’t receive any startup funding for my lab and I had to share equipment with other professors. Nine years later, I still haven’t been able to perform the kind of experiments that U.K. funding would have allowed.
But looking back, I have no complaint. We’ve been able to have big meals with our big family on weekends. We had a second child, and our kids are growing up close to their cousins who are around the same age. We are living the lives we wanted to live—working on rewarding research while staying true to what we feel is best for ourselves and for our family.
56. What is the root (根本) reason for the family’s moving back home
A. Better future career choices. B. Loss of a beloved family member.
C. Worries about their girl’s health. D. Hope of living in their own culture.
57. What does the underlined phrase “nudged us further” in Para 3 mean
A. Raised our doubts. B. Quickened our decision.
C. Reduced our worries. D. Increased our uncertainty.
58. What is the writer’s attitude about life back at home
A. Satisfied. B. Regretful. C. Uncertain. D. Anxious.
59. Which of the following is TRUE
A. After returning to Brazil, the writer couldn’t deal with his life well.
B. It was a lot harder getting started with the writer’s research in Brazil.
C. The positions in Brazil didn’t match the couple’s research programs.
D. The writer had enough money and resources for the research program in the UK.
60. What is the best title of the text
A. The Gold Will Shine B. Love Is Precious
C. East or West, Home Is Best D. A Good Medicine Tastes Bitter
D
Cameroon (喀麦隆) is experimenting with Africa’s first mobile system to send a bean signal (信号) over a wireless network. The system will give much needed medical aid to heart patients in poor areas. Arthur Zang invented the device called the Cardiopad (触屏医疗平板电脑). He was just 24 years old when he invented it. The Cardiopad allows heart examinations to be performed. The results of the tests are sent wirelessly to experts in other pans of the country who can understand them.
Simplice Momo is a 55-year-old heart patient in a poor area of the country. He says the device saves his time and money. It is too costly and difficult for him to see a heart expert in the city.
Cameroon has a population of about 22 million. But it only has 40 heart surgeons. Most are in the cities of Douala or Yaounde. Sometimes the heart experts needed can only be found outside the country. Now the device allows doctors to send patients’ medical information to experts in Europe.
Arthur Zang started the Cardiopad project five years ago. Then, the young computer engineer needed more training and $45.000 to make the device. His family did not have the money.
Bankers would not give him loans (资款). So he shared his idea on social media. The president of Cameroon, Paul Biya, provided him with the money for the project. Mr. Zang also received free online training from an engineering school in India.
The Cameroon scientific community considers the Cardiopad extremely effective. The device costs about $4,000. The government of Cameroon has not been able to provide the device for hospitals in need.
Mr. Zang says he has had private investors (投资者) who contact him. But he is more interested in investors who agree with his value. The key is not of money, but of better ways to help save people’s lives.
61. According to Paragraph 1, we can know that ________.
A. Cameroon is the inventor of the Cardiopad
B. the Cardiopad is a medical device to treat heart patients
C. Arthur Zang is a computer engineer and a heart expert
D. the Cardiopad can send medical information to faraway experts.
62. The underline word “surgeons” most probably means ________ in this passage.
A. patients B. doctors C. bankers D. managers
63. The Cardiopad project was supported by ________.
A. some private investors B. the bankers in Cameroon
C. the Cameroon scientific community D. Paul Biya and an engineering school in India
64. We can infer (推断) from the passage that________.
A. the Cardiopad costs the patients much but very useful
B. Arthur Zang has no interest in private investors
C. it is very expensive for patients to see a heart expert in Cameroon
D. the Cameroon scientific community provided Arthur Zang with $4,000
65. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. The Cardiopad is widely used in Cameroon now.
B. Arthur Zang is more interested in helping people instead of making money.
C. The Cardiopad is very effective and has been provided to those hospitals.
D. The Cardiopad sends the patients’ medical information to experts around the world.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分）
E
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。
For the most part, Hank, a two-year-old cat, is a homebody. One day, Mrs. Smith, his 75-year-old owner, realized Hank hadn’t come in for his midday snack. ____66____
Mrs. Smith asked the HRA (人道救援联盟) for help, but it was no easy task. HRA called the fire department, but it refused to help, citing(引用)safety concerns. ____67____ But she was told she would have to book the equipment 48 days in advance(提前).
She then turned to the neighbors. ____68____ Another neighbor offered a can of sardines(沙丁鱼), hoping it might attract the hungry cat to come down. Nearby dog owners took their pets on walks instead of letting them out in their yards to avoid further frightening Hank.
By day five, nothing had worked. Finally they created a makeshift pulley system(临时滑轮系统) by looping a rope around a tall branch directly above Hank. ____69____ Pulling on the other end of the rope, they put the basket just under him. ____70____
Hank’s adventure taught his owner a lesson about neighbors helping neighbors. Their help gave her hope.
A. Mr Williams, whose tree Hank had climbed, let Mrs. Smith sit in his backyard and call to Hank.
B. She called a construction company to ask about renting scaffolding（脚手架）.
C. She finally found Hank on a branch near the top of a neighbor’s tree.
D. To their great happiness, he jumped in, and they lowered him.
E. They raised a basket with some of Mrs. Smith’s personal items inside.
V. 情景交际（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 10 分）
根据情景提示，完成下列各题。
71.向别人请求帮助时,你可以这么说:
Excuse me,
72.你想知道今天是星期几,可以这么问:
73.打电话时,你想知道对方是谁,可以这么问:
74.朋友告诉你他要去旅行,你可以这样祝福他:
!
75.建议对方不要到人员拥挤的地方去,可以这么说:
crowded places.
VI. 看图写话（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 10 分）
根据图示及所给提示词，每幅图写一句话，用上所给的提示词。
VII. 短文填空（共 10 小题, 每小题 1 分, 满分 10 分）
阅读下面短文，根据语境、音标或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词，要求所填的词意义准确，形式正确，使短文意思完整，行文连贯。
Chinese Zhusuan is one of the scientific achievements in ancient China. The abacus is easy to use as a t____81____ for calculating(计算).
According to research, the early Zhusuan was developed from “rod-arithmetic”(算筹法), which is neither simple to explain ____82____ easy to understand.
In the Han Dynasty, thanks to the Silk Road, the business in ancient China developed ____83____ (rapid). As a result, a lot of ____84____ (way) of calculating also developed. At that point, Zhusuan, which was more convenient with rod-arithmetic, started to be used. The early abacus was ____85____ [ d fr nt] from that we use today. In the Tang Dynasty, the abacus which was similar ____86____ the recent abacus appeared.
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the abacus achieved ____87____ (it) full development. The use of it was introduced to all walks of life. Cheng Dawei, ____88____ expert in math, produced a math book—General Source of Computational Methods. The book much further ____89____ (speed) up the development of the abacus. It was spread to other countries, and played an important role in the _____90_____ [ l ukl] development of math.
Nowadays, Chinese Zhusuan has become our intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) and we believe the story about it will continue.
VIII. 书面表达。（满分 15 分）
中国共产主义青年团已经走过了百年历程。作为新时代青年中的一员，未来属于我们，希望寄予我们，奋斗的青春更美丽。请以“How to Make Myself Better”为题，谈谈你将如何塑造更好的自己。
要求：
1.字迹工整，段落清晰，表达清楚，语法正确，行文连贯；
2.思维导图中的提示词仅供参考，可适当发挥；
3.词数：80—100词。
Make myself better relationship
life style
study
…
How to Make Myself Better
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