河南省许昌市2026年中考真题（二）英语试卷（附答案）

1、In Kenya’s vast Tsavo National Park, breeding herds of elephants are a common sight, the new babies hurrying to_______ their mothers.

A. keep track of   B. keep up with

C. keep in touch with   D. keep away from

2、No cash kept on hand is saving a significant amount on security of a large number of banks by removing the _____ for bank robberies.

A.inspection B.investment C.incentive D.involvement

3、—Did you experience the culture shock when you first got to Rome?

— ________. I had learnt a lot about Italian culture before I got there.

A．No wonder

B．Not really

C．No way

D．Not to worry

4、In the ____ kit there is also a guide on using basic tools and equipment in emergency situations.

A．flame

B．kit

C．mask

D．first-aid

5、—Which of the two books will you take, Franklin?

—I’ll take _____ though I find _____ of them very useful to me.

A. neither; neither   B. both; either

C. either; either   D. either; both

6、We have only twenty minutes left, so please get to the point and don’t say anything that isn’t   to out problem.

A. relevant   B. sensitive   C. familiar   D. similar

7、–My uncle suggests I _______ abroad.

--I would rather you ________ at home.

A. go; stay   B. went; stayed

C. went; stay   D. go; stayed

8、Over 200 people died ______ the air crash.

A.with regard to B.as a consequence of C.in the course of D.on the ground of

9、It is generally believed _______ improvements in health care will lead to a stronger, more prosperous(繁荣的) economy.

A.as B.that C.this D.what

10、Will you _____ and phone for me?

A．favour me

B．do me a favour

C．in favour of me

D．ask a favour

11、When antibiotics enter the body, they attack bacteria, either destroying them or making them unable to ________ .

A．combine

B．multiply

C．settle

D．behave

12、You can apply for a foreign university on the Internet by yourself, or you can turn to a special agency which can do it for you.

A.appropriately B.alternatively C.additionally D.apparently

13、A dog’s eating habit requires regular training before it is ________ established.

A．properly

B．widely

C．originally

D．temporarily

14、Miss Smith is a friend of_______.

A．Mary's mother's

B．Mary's mother

C．Mother's of Mary

D．Mary mother's

15、Football is a game _____ is very cheap to play.

A.that B.when C.where D.why

16、The way Tom operated the machine was different________ we were used to.

A．in which

B．in what

C．from what

D．from which

17、He claimed _______ in the supermarket when he was doing shopping yesterday.

A.being badly treated B.to be treated badly

C.treating badly D.to have been treated badly

18、It has been reported by the weatherman that a rain shower ________ this evening in the south of the province.

A．is expected

B．expects

C．expected

D．was expected

19、 —Ann is in hospital.

— Really? I _____ know. I ______ go and visit her.

A. didn’t ; am going to B. don’t ; would

C. don’t ; will D. didn’t; will

20、________ you don’t know is that I spend ________ little time I had with my kids．

A．That; that B．What; how

C．What; what   D．That; how

21、School on Wheels

School on Wheels provides educational resources for homeless children in Southern California by giving one-on-one weekly tutoring sessions and packing backpacks. Teens from 16-18 years of age can become tutors! Check out the volunteer page. https://www.schoolonwheels.org, for more information.

California Science Center

The California Science Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for teens (the minimum age is 16 years old) and adults. Volunteers join staff members and aid them in educating guests about exhibitions, helping with science fairs, or providing administrative support. Visit the volunteer page, https://californiasciencecenter.org, for more information.

LINC Cares

LINC Cares offers life-improving services to families, seniors, and people with special needs that live in LINC Housing communities. Activities include after-school and summer programs, health classes, social events, nature outings, and arts and culture activities. Volunteers (the minimum age is 16 years old) can enter any of the diverse range of service opportunities! Find out more information at https://www.linchousing.org.

LA Regional Food Bank

Voluntcers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food from local food drives and donations. The minimum age requirement to volunteer is 14 years old. Follow https://www.lafoodbank.org for volunteer opportunities.

Proyecto Jardin

Situated in Boyle Heights, this urban garden in the community values a sustainable community food system and promotes cross-cultural learning through gardening. Volunteers do not need to be experts, but must be above the age of 16. Volunteers can join programs focused on farming, participating in community service, and sharing knowledge of food sustainability. Visit http://proyectojardin. org for more information.

【1】What can be learned about School on Wheels?

A．It needs experienced teachers.

B．It provides classroom teaching.

C．It looks for volunteers above 18 years old.

D．It helps poor children with their studies.

【2】Where can a 15-year-old find a volunteer position?

A．At http://proyectojardin. org.

B．At https://www.linchousing.org.

C．At https://www. lafoodbank. org.

D．At hitps : //californiasciencecenter. org.

【3】Which appeals to food sustainability advocators?

A．LINC Cares.

B．Proyecto Jardin.

C．California Science Center.

D．LA Regional Food Bank.

22、Most people think Chinese martial arts (武术) are all about kicking, punching and fighting.

【1】 It is slow, calm and peaceful.

Tai chi dates back to the mid 17th century in Wenxian county in Henan province. UNESCO recently added it to its intangible Cultural Heritage List. Although tai chi is an ancient martial art, it is still quite popular today.【2】

People do tai chi as a way to stay fit. Unlike other exercises, it is “soft” － the muscles are not tensed, the joints are not fully bent, and you don’t need to stretch (伸展) your body too much.

【3】 You can practice it almost anytime and anywhere without equipment. It is believed that practicing tai chi can help us have better control of our bodies so that we can stand, walk and run better.

【4】 You can control them better. Slow movements also allow you to take deep, long breaths. This is good for your bodies.

But tai chi’s benefits go beyond the physical.【5】 Tai chi has taught them the value of   living more slowly. Just as a Peruvian woman who has practiced tai chi for more than 10 years says “Practicing tai chi is like speaking with my soul.”

A．This means many can do it.

B．But tai chi is the other way around.

C．It’s a practical way for one to further balance.

D．You need to keep a healthy balance in all things.

E．It has over 100 million fans in more than 150 countries.

F．For some people, it’s not only a sport, but also a way of life.

G．During slow movements, you can concentrate on your hands and feet.

23、   When people travel abroad, they may get the anxiety and feelings of surprise and confusion(困惑) felt when they have to operate within a different cultural and social environment. Besides, maybe when they come back to their own country, they will meet the reverse cultural shock. There is no doubt that people are experiencing cultural shock. So, what is cultural shock? And what causes cultural shock? We interviewed John Robb, Cristal and Jim about their feelings of facing cultural shock abroad.

John has been in China for 24 years. In his opinion, he thinks people wail a long time to make decisions in China. And in his culture, they usually make most decisions far in advance. So, that's a big difference.  

Cris has been in Australia for 2 years. He thinks people from different countries speak different languages. And he usually speaks English with them. In learning, there are many people who are willing to communicate with him about different regional cultures. Australians eat more meat and high-calorie foods. And some raw vegetables go with their diet.

Jim has been in Britain for 7 years. He liked that freedom very much at first in Britain And he traveled to a lot of places and met a lot of people. But over time he found he had to say goodbye to them. Therefore, he became sad little by little. After wandering for a long time, he really looked forward to finding a sense of belonging.

As John said, " Every culture does things differently. So, you have to learn the new ways. ” Facing differences, the most important thing is to make changes. After staying in China, John enriched his experience, learned to think about his future and wanted to open a new life. After studying in Britain, Jim became independent, sensible and learned many life skills.

【1】Which is one of the feelings of culture shock?

A.Being sorry. B.Being homesick. C.Being free. D.Being puzzled.

【2】How is Jim's experience of culture shock different from John's and Cris's?

A.He stayed abroad for the longest time. B.He experienced the reverse culture shock.

C.He was the one who felt homesick, D.He was the youngest among the interviewees.

【3】What's the author's attitude towards John's experience of culture shock?

A.Pessimistic. B.Doubtful. C.Supportive. D.Shocked.

【4】What's the last paragraph mainly about?

A.The conclusion of culture shock. B.The introduction to culture shock.

C.The cause of culture shock. D.The process of culture shock.

24、

【1】The above table and passage is mainly_______．

A．an advertisement to persuade people to buy the book

B．a comparison between the five elements and TCM

C．an introduction to the author writing this book

D．an introduction to the book on five elements

【2】People who read the book may find it visually appealing in that_______．

A．it is published in traditional Chinese

B．the book has the advantage of two colors in printing

C．overall revisions keep the material in this book up-to-date

D．Practice Member Price is lower than Regular Price

【3】Supposing Jack is an AAMA Practice Member and he has bought ten books, how much has he saved compared with Regular Price?

A．215 dollars

B．105 dollars

C．195 dollars

D．150 dollars

25、Clara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant(服务员)asked an urgent question over the loudspeaker: "Does anyone on board know American Sign Language? "Clara.15.______ the call button.The flight attendant______and explained the situation.We have a passenger on the plane who’s ______and deaf", she said.The passenger seemed to want something, but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldn’t______what he needed.

Clara had been studying ASL for the past year and was able to finger spell on the man’s______.So she______her seat belt, walked toward the front of the plane, and______by the seat of the passenger, Tim Cook Gently taking his hand, she______: How are you? Are you OK?" Tim asked for some water.When it______, Clara returned to her seat.She came again a bit later because Tim wanted to know the______.Clara got him to know that it was nearly 10 a m.On her third ______,she stopped and stayed for a while.

“Wow, this is cool, "Clara said to the flight attendant.In fact, he didn’t need anything.He was just______and wanted to talk.”

So for the next hour, they were both______, chatting with each other.She talked about her family and her______ for the future(she wants to be a politician).Tim told Clara how he had______become blind over time and______stories of his days as a traveling salesman.

"Clara was______, " the flight attendant told New York Times during an online______.”You could see Tim was very excited to have someone he could______with, and Clara was like a(an)______,appearing in need, unexpectedly.”

Cook’s reaction:" Best trip I've ever had.”

【1】

A．put

B．pressed

C．made

D．covered

【2】

A．came by

B．sat down

C．looked up

D．walked away

【3】

A．cold

B．mad

C．blind

D．sick

【4】

A．believe

B．notice

C．accept

D．understand

【5】

A．hand

B．arm

C．book

D．desk

【6】

A．left

B．tied

C．unfastened

D．broke

【7】

A．stood up

B．bent over

C．lay down

D．turned over

【8】

A．shook

B．wrote

C．shouted

D．whispered

【9】

A．arrived

B．appeared

C．dropped

D．stopped

【10】

A．job

B．flight

C．seat

D．time

【11】

A．trip

B．chat

C．letter

D．visit

【12】

A．terrified

B．thirsty

C．lonely

D．delighted

【13】

A．displeased

B．regretful

C．relaxed

D．lucky

【14】

A．courses

B．plans

C．doubts

D．problems

【15】

A．generally

B．immediately

C．increasingly

D．gradually

【16】

A．shared

B．forgot

C．repeated

D．complained

【17】

A．nervous

B．shy

C．selfish

D．caring

【18】

A．interview

B．job

C．lesson

D．opportunity

【19】

A．live

B．work

C．communicate

D．start

【20】

A．attendant

B．angel

C．student

D．dancer

26、假定你是李华，上周五你校开展了全体师生的消防演习。请你就本次活动给校园英语报写一篇报道。内容包括∶

1. 活动时间、地点、参与人员；2. 活动目的及内容；3. 活动反响。

注意：

1、词数：80左右；

2、可以适当加入细节，以使行文流畅，3、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

An unforgettable fire drill

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