青海省西宁市2025年中考真题（2）英语试卷（附答案）

1、Not much impressed ________ the performance, half the audience left before it was over.

A. on B. in   C. by D. at

2、—It seems that the waiter knows you well.

—You are right. I am one of the bar's _______ customers.

A.current B.regular C.potential D.frequent

3、The program is 90 minutes of_____ Indian folk dance, live music and storytelling.

A．diplomatic

B．heroic

C．dynamic

D．specific

4、—When did you get to know your girlfriend?

—It was in 2015 ________ she was working as a volunteer in Africa.

A．that

B．which

C．when

D．then

5、Many young people, most _________ were well-educated, headed for remote regions to chase their dreams.

A. of whichh   B. of them

C. of whom   D. of those

6、When I woke up, I found myself ______ in bed and _______ by doctors and nurses.

A．lying, surrounding

B．laying, surrounding

C．lying, surrounded

D．lain, surrounded

7、There are some differences between American and British English, but do you know the differences came into being?

A．how

B．what

C．whether

D．that

8、The boy dived into the water and after ______ seemed to be a long time, he came up again.

A．what

B．that

C．it

D．which

9、He proved himself a true gentleman and the beauty of his ___ was seen at its best when he worked with others.

A.aspect B.appearance C.talent D.character

10、The manager was ________ to see many new products ________ after great effort.

A.satisfying; developing B.satisfied; developing

C.satisfactory; development D.satisfied; developed

11、What do you guess our friend Bob ________ when we get his home?

A．are doing

B．will do

C．have been doing

D．will be doing

12、Birds rarely build nests in our garden,________?

A. don’t they B. do they C. didn’t they D. did they

13、—Hey, Tina. Let’ go out for a walk?

—Sure. ____

A. Why not?  B. What's up?

C. So what?     D. What for?

14、US singer Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first songwriter ______ the honor.

A. winning   B. having won

C. to win   D. to be won

15、Jennifer was in the kitchen, ______ her hands in a bowl of flour, while her husband was watching TV.

A. where   B. with   C. which   D. for

16、The meal over, the managers went back to the meeting room to ________ their discussion.

A．put away

B．take down

C．keep on

D．look over

17、When you drive through the Redwood Forests in California, you will be _____ trees that are over 1,000 years old.

A. among   B. against   C. behind   D. below

18、According to the result of a recent study published by Cambridge University, ________, such as stubbornness and shyness, have a major impact on learning.

A．features

B．personalities

C．memories

D．appearances

19、—What made Trump so annoyed?

—______ by Biden in the Presidential election.

A．To be beaten

B．Beating

C．Beaten

D．Being beaten

20、By learning the decoy effect (诱饵效应), you may become less ________ to its unconscious influence.

A.sensible B.sensational C.sensitive D.superior

21、Health Educations:

Simple additions and subtractions might result in a healthier life, according to the latest research.

【1】What good effects will eating fish have on your health?

A．Reducing the chance of age-related hearing loss.

B．Reducing the risk of head and neck cancers.

C．Slowing the aging process.

D．Reducing the possibility of developing dementia.

【2】What should women do if they don’t want to die early?

A．Stop drinking coffee every day.

B．Eat less fish every day.

C．Walk more and sit less.

D．Take more expensive drugs.

【3】What will happen to depressed people?

A．They are sure to lose their mental ability soon.

B．They have a higher risk of getting dementia.

C．They will suffer from irritable bowel syndrome.

D．They might die at an early age.

22、Summer        Author: Ali Smith        Price: £16.99

Ali Smith’s Summer continues the interplay between the recent past and modern day society that marked out her works as insightful. The top of a hugely ambitious and fast paced literary project that aims to display the state of the nation with burning immediacy (直观性), Summer is one of 2020’s absolute must-reads.

Actress       Author: Anne Enright        Price: £16.99

A beautifully realized novel of mother-daughter relationships and the dark side of fame and adulation (吹捧), Actress skillfully unpacks the secrets and lies of a well-known theatre performer and the effects of her bad fame on the child who admired her. With a sharp eye for female interaction and familial (家庭的) meaning, Actress finds the former Booker Prize-winner on excellent form.

Redhead by the Side of the Road       Author: Anne Tyler        Price: £14.99

Redhead by the Side of the Road is both a deliciously perfect love story and a character study of a lovable eccentric (古怪的人), stuck in his ways. Showing the emotional warmth that has made the both a critical darling and a beloved popular author, this is Anne Tyler at her winning best.

Grown Ups       Author: Marian Keyes        Price: £20.00

There are few writers as capable of showing the frictions of family life with as much humor and accuracy as Marian Keyes and her latest sees her on flashing form. When one woman’s accident leads to an outpouring of long-contained complaints and secrets, it calls into question just how civilized and “grown-up” any of us actually are.

【1】Which of the following is about the reflection of a country?

A．Summer.

B．Actress.

C．Redhead by the Side of the Road.

D．Grown Ups.

【2】What will you see in the book Redhead by the Side of the Road?

A．The bitter side of a mother.

B．The story of a loving couple.

C．The secrets and lies of a well-known theatre performer.

D．An outpouring of long-contained complaints and secrets.

【3】Whose book is at the lowest price?

A．Ali Smith.

B．Anne Enright.

C．Anne Tyler.

D．Marian Keyes.

23、   The crocodile (鳄鱼) is an amazing animal. Why are they amazing? Crocodiles are experts at survival. Scientists say they first appeared 200 million years ago and have lived longer than the dinosaurs by some 65 million years. One reason why they are such good survivors is that they can go for a very long time without eating. And they are expert hunters! They use their strong jaws to bite their prey (猎物) and then they swallow food whole. Another amazing fact about crocodiles is: When they lose a tooth, they grow one right back. A crocodile can go through 8,000 teeth in one lifetime!

While these facts are interesting, they really do not help to explain today’s expression: crocodile tears. Simply put, crocodile tears are fake sadness. You pretend to cry and feel bad or something when in fact you could not care less. A great word to describe crocodile tears is insincere.

The expression “crocodile tears” comes from an old story that crocodiles would cry tears as a fake show of guilt or sorrow to trick their prey. The prey would come closer and then become dinner. We know now that the story is not true. Scientists explain that crocodiles do produce tears. That is because while eating, they swallow too much air; which gets in touch with lachrymal glands (glands that produce tears) and forces tears to flow. But they’re not actually crying. Crying is purely emotional and is reserved for us humans.

When you use it, take some advice. You do not have to have actual tears flowing down your face to have “crocodile tears”. Sometimes, crocodile tears are worse than insincere. Those are the times when you are showing sadness but actually in your heart, you are quite happy about the situation.

【1】How does the author mainly show that crocodiles are amazing?

A.By telling stories. B.By giving examples.

C.By conducting experiments. D.By making comparisons.

【2】“Crocodile tears” is often said to a person who________ .

A.has some insincere friends B.faces sorrowful situations

C.shows unreal sadness D.cares little about others

【3】Why does a crocodile produce tears according to scientists?

A.The flow of its tears makes it appealing. B.It pretends to be guilty to trick its prey.

C.It wants to show its emotional feelings. D.The way it eats forces its tears to flow.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A.An Expression — “Crocodile Tears” B.What Crocodiles Actually Cry for

C.Unknown Facts About Crocodiles D.How Crocodiles Show Sadness

24、Ask a question! Email it to Letters@Highlights.com.

Gift Giving

I'm going to China and everyone in my class is asking me to buy them something. What should I do?

Reply from the Highlights Editor:

Your classmates are probably just excited about your trip. Most likely they don't expect you to buy gifts for everyone. Sending a few postcards to the entire class during your trip would be a wonderful way to share your experiences. The pictures on the cards and your words of description will be the best gift of all.

Dog Begging

My dog always begs for food at the dinner table. I really want to feed him, but my mom says I can't. I'm afraid he won't like me anymore. What should I do?

Reply from the Highlights Editor:

Your dog loves you for many more reasons than just for what you feed him. You can show him that you care about him by playing with him, by petting him and speaking kindly to him and by making sure he has fresh water. It might be best if your dog is not near the dinner table while you are eating. You could teach him to stay in another room.

Being Bilingual(会说双语的)

My aunt insists that we speak our language(Tagalog) at home and English outside the house. Do you think she is right?

Reply from the Highlights Editor:

It is a great gift to have someone in your family who is willing to take the time to teach you another language. It's a good way to keep family traditions alive, and it helps develop your language skills. Your ability to use both English and Tagalog will help you learn a third and fourth language later in life. So it sounds like a great idea!

【1】The Highlights editor suggests the student who is going to China _______.

A. send postcards as the gifts to the class

B. make phone calls to all the classmates

C. buy gifts for some of the classmates

D. give each classmate a picture as a gift

【2】 According to the Highlights editor, if your dog begs for food at the dinner table, you'd better __________.

A. feed him immediately

B. speak loudly to him

C. teach him to stay in another room

D.provide him with fresh water

【3】What is the Highlights editor's attitude towards being bilingual?

A. Opposed(反对）.   B. Tolerant（忍受）

C. Supportive（支持） D. Doubtful（怀疑）.

【4】The Highlights editors give the replies to __________.

A. show their readers how to send girls

B. tell their readers about their interesting work

C. help their readers to solve school problems

D. offer their readers advice on personal problems

25、   My presentation was horrible and both the client (客户) and boss seemed not satisfied. Disappointed and exhausted, I_______ myself out of the air-conditioned office. It was hot as hell and I was_______in the three piece suit I'd bought specifically for this big day. I boarded a full bus and was unable to_______it, so I_______my way off at the next stop. Continuing my journey, I refused to take off my jacket, purposely maximizing my setbacks—“When it rains, let it_______” was my principle.

As I_______the comer, I saw a group of kids frolicking (嬉闹) in the water. “If I get wet”, said to myself，thinking about taking an alternative_______. Then I noticed a little kid holding a water gun and_______me a little harder than the others. In that second, I knew I was going to get wet though I felt they didn't dare. He got me, behind my ear，_______he made his escape. I, ________and then angry, headed toward the alley to________his escape. More surprisingly, his playmate threw his water gun to me. I pulled the trigger (扳机). He fought back but his shooter was no________for my power，so instead he turned his water gun on a few other little kids who were taken by surprise and ended up in________， at what just happened. Then, I too turned my gun on these kids and before long we were in all-out water warfare. Soon, the whole block seemed to be________ . Needless to say, I was wet and laughing like I'd never________before.

I couldn't remember my last water________and if did, it couldn't have been as fun as this one. It took a five-year-old to________the kid in me, and help me realize that you may not be able to________ disappointment but you can still let in the________. And you can________a suit, too, and not really care!

【1】A.drew B.dragged C.fled D.accompanied

【2】A.trembling B.depressed C.boiling D.tired

【3】A.stand B.adjust C.resist D.challenge

【4】A.changed B.felt C.squeezed D.continued

【5】A.drop B.float C.flood D.pour

【6】A.turned B.overlooked C.left D.jumped

【7】A.risk B.way C.measure D.bus

【8】A.shouting at B.waving C.shooting at D.eyeing

【9】A.in that B.before C.in case D.until

【10】A.frozen B.relieved C.thrilled D.disappointed

【11】A.ban B.defeat C.help D.block

【12】A.excuse B.distinction C.match D.qualification

【13】A.pains B.peace C.stillness D.tears

【14】A.involved B.frightened C.upset D.separated

【15】A.laughed B.won C.expected D.faced

【16】A.shower B.fight C.performance D.competition

【17】A.make out B.pick up C.put up D.bring out

【18】A.cancel B.control C.lose D.abolish

【19】A.expectation B.success C.joy D.accomplishment

【20】A.make B.purchase C.water D.ruin

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A small boy was packing his school bag in his room, a room filled with books. Many were novels and some were short stories; many were new and some were yellowed with age; many were detective stories and some were fairy tales. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. The small boy called Frank turned his wheelchair (轮椅) to his right and slowly opened the door. As usual it was his mom, who wanted Frank to get ready for school. Frank had his breakfast, said goodbye to his mom and started his travel to the school in his wheelchair. Frank had lost his leg when he was eight in an accident. He had to spend the rest of the life in the wheelchair. But the accident did not take away his trust in life, and he wanted to be a writer. His mother also supported his dream. Frank had not wanted to go to the school for the handicapped (残疾人). So he had joined an ordinary school.

On the way to school, he met his loving and kind-hearted friend, Lawrence. Lawrence wheeled his friend quickly and talked with him happily. He told Lawrence that there would be a story competition next week. Lawrence encouraged him to take part in it. Lawrence said, “Trust yourself. You can make it!” They reached the school in thirty minutes. Lawrence said bye to Frank and they both went to their classes.

Slowly days passed, and the Formative Exams started. They ended within a week. “Frank, the score is 100,”said the class teacher cheerfully. Frank was very happy because he had scored full marks. He wheeled his chair and again met Lawrence on the way. This time both stopped on the side and Lawrence said, “Try to take part in the story competition.” “OK, thank you, Lawrence,” said Frank excitedly. He rushed home, and wrote something on a piece of paper. His mom was very happy to see her son cheerful and excited. Actually he was going to write a short story to take part in the competition. But he didn’t know how to finish it.

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Just then, his mother entered and told him that Lawrence was coming.

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As all the judges (评判员) read Frank’s story, they were amazed by his brilliance (才华).

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