山东省枣庄市2025年中考真题（二）英语试卷（含答案，2025）

1、When I started my PhD and realized that I would need financial help, I ________ to the student advice office and told them that I was a carer.

A．would go

B．had gone

C．was going

D．went

2、________ there is no need for us to shrink from new situations, we should always think twice before rushing into things.

A．While

B．Because

C．Unless

D．So long as

3、Please forgive me saying that; I was just ________.

A．pulling my weight

B．letting off steam

C．loosing lips sink ships

D．having yet to

4、People in ancient times took _______ for granted that the sun moved round the earth.

A. this B. which C. one D. it

5、The speech by the mayor of Shanghai before the final voting for EXPO 2010 is strongly impressed ___ my memory.

A．to

B．over

C．by

D．on

6、  I have reached a point in my life _____ I am supposed to make decisions of my own.

A. which B. where C. how   D. why

7、It was from only a few supplies that she had brought in the village ____ the hostess cooked such a nice dinner.

A．where

B．when

C．that

D．which

8、 Will it be ages ______ he goes back to school? I'm so worried about him.

A. before   B. after    C. when     D. as

9、The judge permitted the couple ________ the boy who became an orphan after the earthquake.

A. adapting  B. to adapt C. adjusting D. to adopt

10、After the students put up Christmas decorations, the classroom ________ a holiday appearance.

A．made up

B．adjusted to

C．focused on

D．took on

11、Most of the characters in Aesop’s stories are animals, the qualities ______Aesop used to reflect human traits and wisdom.

A．of which

B．with which

C．from whom

D．of whom

12、With a lot of homework ________ last weekend, Tom didn’t go to the movies with his friends.

A. finished   B. to finish

C. finishing D. being finished

13、 I just wonder ________ that makes you so excited.

A. why it does   B. what it does

C. how it is   D. what it is

14、Summer Olympics usually about two weeks and the events are divided into five parts.

A. last   B. lasted

C. are lasted   D. is lasted

15、On Sundays there were a lot of children playing in the park, __ parents seated together joking.

A. whose   B. their

C. which   D. that

16、At least 100 people lost their lives in the fire, _____ 7 children.

A. contained   B. included

C. including   D. except

17、He seems to be giving the impression that he didn’t enjoy himself in Paris.   , he had a wonderful time.

A.Above all B.What’s more C.As a result D.On the contrary

18、--- What is the rich peasant's plan?

--- He has made up his mind to   a home for the elderly in his village.

A. turn up   B. put up

C. set up   D. make up

19、—Have you ever been here before?

—No. This is the first time that I ______ to the Great Wall.

A．comes   B．have been

C．came D．had come

20、Why ____________ I drive so many miles away for a supper when I can easily have it at one of the restaurants nearby?

A. might   B. could C. would D. must

21、   Researchers have solved a long-standing mystery: why rocks on a flat lakebed in Death Valley National Park in California sometimes move. Racetrack Playa, the waterless lakebed, is named for the long trails (痕迹) that the rocks, some of which weigh hundreds of pounds, leave in the earth.

What was one of the world’s natural wonders now appears to be the perfect combination of rain, wind, ice and sun, scientists have found. Dr. Norris and James M. Norris, a cousin and co-author, actually saw the rocks moving in December when they went to check on the project.

For their study, they used special global positioning system tools, designed by James Norris, in rocks of various sizes brought from outside the park. They were not allowed to move or change anything of the existing playa (盐湖) stones.

No river flows into the playa, though rainwater sometimes fills part of it to a depth of a few inches. It’s when this happens, and the nights are below freezing and the days are fine, that the rocks may “sail”, the researchers said. On those occasions, the cold night air leaves a sheet (薄片) of ice only an eighth of an inch thick. Then the warmth of the sun causes the sheet to break up. As more ice melts (融化), some of these lesser sheets have room to move. Driven by light winds, the sheets push up against rocks. The wind drives the water, too, which also helps push the ice to some degree. The movement is slow, no more than about 15 feet a minute.

The movements are episodic — the conditions may be just right for a few minutes, and then the sun causes more ice to break and the movement stops. And once the water disappears, it may be years before the rocks move again, even if the playa floods again, because the right temperature and wind conditions may not occur.

【1】What do we know about Racetrack Playa?

A.It has flat rocks in the earth. B.It is covered by rocks.

C.It has some valleys. D.It is usually dry.

【2】What was the park’s attitude to using GPS in the lakebed’s stones?

A.It doubted the method. B.It was against doing so.

C.It felt it was worth a try. D.It thought it was useless.

【3】Why do the stones “sail” according to the Norrises?

A.They are moved by big floods.

B.They move just because of strong winds.

C.They are mainly pushed by wind-driven ice.

D.They move very slowly on smooth ice sheets.

【4】What does the underlined word “episodic” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A.Amazingly big. B.Extremely slow.

C.Happening sometimes. D.Going on without stopping.

22、   Hi! My name is Jeanette. I’m a 34-year-old lady. I’m looking for a full or part-time babysitting job. I have worked with babies for about 15 years. I have experience in daycare setting as a nanny(保姆). I’m willing to do housework and cook if needed. Please e-mail me to:Jeanette Janzen @ sasktel.net. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Hi! My name is Kristen. I work nights so I am able to babysit during the day. I have a daughter who will be one year old in March. I live in Sutherland/Forest Grove. I am completing my Early Childhood Education through distance. I charge5 an hour. Please e-mail me with any questions. Thank you!

My name is Ashley and I love babysitting children. I have experience with ages 7 months to 7 years. I do overnight stays on weekends. I also have 2 dogs. We call them gentle giants, but one is puppy 9 weeks old, very gentle, the other is gold retriever, so they’re very gentle and playful. If you are interested, you can contact me, either by e-mail(mail tojsorensen24@hotmail.com) or by phone 955-1680.Thank you.

My name is Kaitlyn. I am looking for a chance to care for a child full time with the right situation. I live in South Torrance. I stay at home with my 3-year-old daughter,and I am hoping to care for another child in my home. We live close to a park. I enjoy art,painting,writing,music and reading. I love kids. I have passion and patience. Please know I will not be driving,so parents must drop off and pick up. Location: Torrance/310/Southbay.

【1】In Kristen’s advertisement her _____is not mentioned.

A.Family B.experience

C.pay D.education

【2】We can infer(推测) from the third advertisement that Ashley____________.

A.likes to keep pets B.loves babysitting

C.likes to stay up D.is only a child

【3】You need a full-time babysitter with a little child_________ is suitable for you.

A.Jeanette B.Kristen

C.Ashley D.Kaitlyn

23、Ben walked quietly. He wanted to surprise the hunter. But then, what would he do?

Suddenly he heard a bird’s wings beating the dry grass. Ben moved quickly toward the sound.

He saw a colored head… the head of a beautiful bird. The bird did not move until Ben came close. Then it tried to fly away, but one wing was broken.

Ben lifted the bird and held it close against his body. The bird fought to escape, but soon lay quietly in Ben’s arms.

Ben decided to take the bird home and fix its broken wing so that it could fly again.

He was almost out of the woods when he heard the hunter behind him.

You just found that bird? the hunter asked.

Yes, Ben answered.

It is mine!

Ben was afraid and tried to answer, but his mouth was too dry to speak. Nevertheless, he wetted his lips and said, No.

I shot him and I say he is mine!

But he is not dead yet, Ben answered, and besides, anything on my land belongs to me.

The hunter looked down at the little man and smiled.________”

Bens voice shook with both fear and anger. I own this land. There are signs everywhere that say, No hunting.

No need to get angry, mister, the hunter said, Control yourself.

There was something threatening in the mans cool quiet voice. And he had a gun. His arms were free and Bens were not.

The hunter stepped closer and said, Give me that bird!

Ben was white with anger, No! he answered. His eye glasses became wet and he had to look over the top of them to see the other man.

Give me the bird and I will go away, the hunter said.

You get off my land, Ben told him. Get off right now you do not belong here!

The man’s face got red. Mister, he said, I have been hunting here all my life. I grew up here.

That is a thing of the past. Ben said. I do not know who you are and I do not care. I own this place now and I'm telling you to leave. You go back through the woods and get off my land!

Now look, mister, the hunter said, be reasonable.

The hunter raised his gun.

A cold wind blew across Bens face. He looked into the hunter’s gray eyes. Ben was frightened. It was not too late, he thought. He could still give the bird to the hunter and return safely home that would end this whole ugly business.

The bird struggled weakly and made a wild, strange noise.

Then Ben knew he could never give this bird to the hunter. This feeling gave Ben great strength, and he was no longer afraid.

I will never let you kill this bird, he said. Get away from here. If you try to take this bird, I will fight… you have a gun and you are bigger, but that does not worry me. You will never get this bird… you will have to kill me first.

The two men looked at each other. Ben’s fear returned. His knees began to shake and felt sick. Yet he stood straight, wondering what would happen next.

They stood close to each other for a long time. The woods are strangely quiet. Then the hunters rough voice broke the silence.

You are a fool. And then to Bens surprise, he slowly walked away.

Ben watched until he was gone. His arms hurt, his body felt wet and cold.

【1】Why did the hunter smile when saying Say, who are you (Paragraph 13)?

A. He was amused at Bens reply and interested in him.

B. He wanted to confirm Bens identity in a friendly way.

C. He looked down on Ben and thought his reply ridiculous.

D. He meant to be friendly enough to get the bird from Ben.

【2】What strengthened Bens determination never to give the bird to the hunter?

A. His strong dislike of the hunter.

B. His firm confidence in himself.

C. His ownership of this piece of land.

D. His concern and sympathy for the bird.

【3】The hunter thought Ben a fool in the end because _______.

A. Ben tried to protect a bird at all costs

B. Ben insisted he should leave the land

C. Ben pretended to be fearless though scared

D. Ben stood close to him saying nothing for long

【4】It can be learned from the passage that _______.

A. Ben held out to the end

B. Ben never thought of giving in

C. Ben was willing to compromise

D. Ben was sure about his victory

24、Who cares if people think wrongly that the Internet has had more important influences than the washing machine? Why does it matter that people are more impressed by the most recent changes?

It would not matter if these misjudgments were just a matter of people’s opinions. However, they have real impacts, as they result in misguided use of scarce resources.

The fascination with the ICT(Information and Communication Technology) revolution, represented by the Internet, has made some rich countries wrongly conclude that making things is so “yesterday” that they should try to live on ideas. This belief in “post-industrial society” has led those countries to neglect their manufacturing sector (制造业) with negative consequences for their economies.

Even more worryingly, the fascination with the Internet by people in rich countries has moved the international community to worry about the “digital divide” between the rich countries and the poor countries. This has led companies and individuals to donate money to developing countries to buy computer equipment and Internet facilities. The question, however, is whether this is what the developing countries need the most. Perhaps giving money for those less fashionable things such as digging wells, extending electricity networks and making more affordable washing machines would have improved people’s lives more than giving every child a laptop computer or setting up Internet centres in rural villages, I am not saying that those things are necessarily more important, but many donators have rushed into fancy programmes without carefully assessing the relative long-term costs and benefits of alternative uses of their money.

In yet another example, a fascination with the new has led people to believe that the recent changes in the technologies of communications and transportation are so revolutionary that now we live in a “borderless world”. As a result, in the last twenty years or so, many people have come to believe that whatever change is happening today is the result of great technological progress, going against which will be like trying to turn the clock back. Believing in such a world, many governments have put an end to some of the very necessary regulations on cross-border flows of capital, labour and goods, with poor results.

Understanding technological trends is very important for correctly designing economic policies, both at the national and the international levels, and for making the right career choices at the individual level. However, our fascination with the latest, and our under valuation of what has already become common, can, and has, led us in all sorts of wrong directions.

【1】What are the effects of people’ misjudgments on the influences of new technology?

A．It stimulates innovation.

B．It affects their personal opinions.

C．It influences their use of resources.

D．It leads to improved technology.

【2】Why is the “digital divide” a concern related to the fascination with the Internet in rich countries?

A．It leads to competition between rich and poor countries.

B．It results in a lack of access to technology in developing countries.

C．It increases the cost of computer equipment in rich countries.

D．It promotes global digital cooperation.

【3】From Paragraph 4, we know that ________.

A．donating for technology is always the better option

B．the author does not provide opinions on this matter

C．donating for technology and basic needs should be balanced

D．donating for basic needs should be prioritized over technology

【4】What is the passage mainly about?

A．Significance of information and communication technology.

B．Serious consequences of over-emphasizing high technology.

C．Technological trends guiding economic policy making.

D．How to use donation money in the new age.

25、请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Peer pressure can be a powerful force, and sometimes a positive one. For example, hanging out with active peers may lead kids to____more, making a child’s social network a vehicle for promoting healthy habits and____obesity unconsciously.

The scientists studied networks of a group of students aged 5 to 12 and____how the youngsters’ made and dropped friends, and____effect these changing relationships had on their physical activity level.

In fact, children____their exercise level little by little to better____those in their circle; children who____with more active students were more____to increase their physical activity levels,____those who befriended more sedentary(久坐不动的) children became____active. The children were mirroring, following or adjusting to be____to their friends before they knew it.

The encouraging____suggest a potentially effective way to change children’s behavior.____relying only on organized exercise programs to get moving, perhaps introducing sedentary kids to more active ones — might help more kids____the couch.

It’s believed that this is a possible novel approach to obesity____The social environment does carry more power than we have given it____for, so we should make use of that intentionally to influence kids.

____that children are increasingly connected to one another,____through face-to-face interactions or virtual ones, their____networks can clearly have a deep effect____many aspects of their behavior-help kids in the long run by turning them into healthier adults.

【1】A.sleep B.move C.exercise D.eat

【2】A.developing B.increasing C.introducing D.reducing

【3】A.tracked B.informed C.sorted D.concluded

【4】A.whose B.what C.that D.which

【5】A.adjusted B.insisted C.appealed D.devoted

【6】A.equal B.compete C.match D.compare

【7】A.left out B.hung out C.made out D.figured out

【8】A.likely B.possible C.bound D.due

【9】A.while B.though C.since D.because

【10】A.more B.permanent C.less D.temporary

【11】A.familiar B.similar C.popular D.regular

【12】A.causes B.results C.reasons D.experiments

【13】A.More than B.Less than C.Other than D.Rather than

【14】A.get down B.get off C.get on D.get over

【15】A.prevention B.introduction C.discussion D.information

【16】A.honor B.approval C.agreement D.credit

【17】A.Considered B.Given C.Realized D.Supposed

【18】A.whatever B.if C.however D.whether

【19】A.social B.natural C.mental D.physical

【20】A.with B.for C.at D.on

26、下面的图表和漫画反映了世界上野生动物种类的变化情况和原因, 请根据你对图表和漫画的理解, 用英语写一篇短文。写作要点：

1.描述野生动物种类的变化趋势；

2.分析导致野生动物种类变化的原因；

3.谈谈你对保护野生动物的看法和建议。

注意：1. 可参照图表、漫画及下面文章开头所给的提示进行必要的发挥；

2.词数100左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。

Many animals are in danger of dying out.

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