四川省达州市2026年中考模拟（一）英语试卷（附答案）

1、Schools across China are expected to hire 50,000 college graduates this year as short-term teachers, almost three times the number hired last year,  ____  reduce unemployment pressures.

A.help B.to have helped C.to help D.having helped

2、Life is unpredictable; even the richest ______ become the poorest.

A．shall

B．must

C．need

D．might

3、The teacher raised his voice so that he could make himself _______.

A. hear   B. to be heard

C. heard   D. hearing

4、－When shall we go to see the movie The Hunger Games together?

－Make it ________ day you like; it's all the same to me.

A. one B. any   C. another   D. some

5、Some people waste too much water. They don’t believe that it can _____________ some day.

A. use up   B. run out of

C. be run out   D. run out

6、The film is to show us ________ happiness really looks like in spite of the misfortune we have to face.

A．what

B．that

C．which

D．how

7、You can’t imagine what difficulty I had ______ the problem.

A. working out   B. work out

C. to work out   D. worked out

8、People who have a headache are often given medicine to relieve the pain. Which of the following words has a different meaning with the underlined word?

A. lessen B. ease C. deepen D. lighten

9、Kate will never forget the years, ________ she lived with her home-stay family in China.

A．that

B．which

C．when

D．where

10、—What is the IOC?

—It’s 　　　 the International Olympic Committee.

A. in short of   B. for short of

C. short for   D. short of

11、—What a big house it is.

—Yes, but I'm still what color to paint the walls.

A.arguing B.debating C.deciding D.anticipating

12、Pick yourself up from ________ you fell and correct your mistake ________ you made it.

A．how, where

B．where, where

C．how, how

D．where, how

13、Children are ______ to have some accidents as they grow up.

A. obvious   B. suitable

C. bound   D. absurd

14、The old man didn’t answer my question. It seemed that he didn’t ________ any importance to it.

A．attach

B．strengthen

C．stick

D．apply

15、Messi says that the secret ________ his success is learning from his failures.

A．about

B．to

C．for

16、________ your advertisement in yesterday’ s newspaper, I am interested in applying for the post of tour leader.

A．On behalf of

B．In charge of

C．In response to

D．With reference to

17、Andrew is a brilliant student, ________ is sure to succeed in whatever career he chooses.

A．and who

B．one

C．and one

D．one who

18、A reader can enjoy an indirect experience without any of the dangers or stresses _________.

A.involved B.involving C.to involve D.to be involved

19、—Only those who have high marks can succeed in their future life.

—______. Success happens in different aspects and academic study is only part of it.

A．I hope not

B．I think so

C．I appreciate that

D．I beg to differ

20、--- Do you know our town at all?

---No, this ________ the first time I ________ here.

A．was; has come

B．is; come

C．is; had come

D．is; have come

21、Sometimes your parents might ask you to write thank-you notes to people but you might not want to do it. However, writing thank-you notes can not only make you feel good but also make the person getting the note feel good.

Amit Kumar is a professor at the University of Texas. He worked with Nicholas Epley to do experiments to see why people hesitate to send thank-you notes. They also studied the reactions of people who received the notes.

Kumar and Epley asked students in business classes to write a letter of thanks to another person. And then they asked both the writers and the receivers how the letter made them feel.

As a result, they found that writing the letter was a good experience for the writers. It improved their mood right afterward though the writers only thought the letter would be embarrassing for someone who got a letter of thanks. However, that was not the case.

The writer worried about what to say and how to say it. However, Kumar says, the receivers did not care much about whether writers got the words right. Those who got letters felt really good.And they didn’t really feel embarrassed at all.

“When you are a receiver, you focus on the warmth,” Kumar says. The receivers considered the feelings on the letters while the writers only tried their best to make sure their writing was correct.

In general, most people don’t always realize that thank-you notes make others feel good. If they knew, things might change. “They would do it more often,” Kumar says.

Kumar thinks that this study is a good reminder. It shows that small things can have an effect. Writing a thank-you note is a simple thing. Still, it can make a big difference. We feel good when we do nice things for others.

【1】What’s the purpose of Kumar and Epley’s experiment?

A．To advise us to thank our parents.

B．To see thank-you notes’ influence.

C．To get children close to their parents.

D．To prove letters are the best to show our thanks.

【2】What do writers care about when writing thank-you notes?

A．Their writing skills.

B．Receivers’ feelings.

C．Receivers’ warmth.

D．Their proper words.

【3】What do we know about receivers of thank-you notes?

A．They enjoyed being thanked

B．They feel shame and sad.

C．They didn’t care about the notes.

D．They hate writers’ mistaken ideas.

【4】What does Kumar advise us to do in the last paragraph?

A．Be generous to others.

B．Be willing to do nice things.

C．Pay attention to small things.

D．Write thank-you notes frequently.

22、The Right Thing

“Hi, Mrs. Grady,” said Mark when their neighbor opened her door. “Would you like us to shovel your sidewalk and driveway?” Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a way to earn enough money for the new Ocean Kingdom video game that came out the next day .Mrs. Grady was happy, “That would be wonderful, boys. I think the job is getting to be too much for me.

“It will cost 10 dollars,” Jamie said.” If that’s OK “, Mark added.

“Oh dear, ”Mrs. Grady said disappointedly, “I haven’t been able to get to the bank. I can offer homemade cookies, but I realize that’s not what you had in mind.”

Mark was going to say that Mrs. Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off. “We’ll come back later.”

Mrs. Grady doesn’t look like the person who’d come to his rescue last summer when Mr. Dunn’s collie, Goldie had just wanted to play, but Mark didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs. He wanted to call for help, but his tongue seemed locked behind his teeth. Then Mrs. Grady’s front door had flown open. She must have seen him from across the street. “Hold on, Mark. I’m coming!” “Goldie” she’d called. As soon as Goldie had turned her head, Mrs. Grady had slipped between Mark and the dog. She wasn’t much taller than Mark, but she’d stood firm as a rock in front of him. “Goldie, go home!” Then she’d swept her broom to hurry the dog along. “ Get!” Goldie had obeyed.

When Mark showed thanks to Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Grady laughed. “It was nothing. Good neighbors watch out for each other, don’t they? ”

And now Mrs. Grady needed Mark as much as he’d needed her last summer. He smiled and waved at Mrs. Grady, then his shovel deep into the snow.

“Hey!” Jamie shouted. “What are you doing?” Mark couldn’t explain about Goldie and watching out for neighbors.” I like Mrs. Grady’s cookies,” he said.

【1】Why did Jamie and Mark plan to clear the snow for Mrs. Grady at first?

A．To help the lady

B．To do volunteer work

C．To earn pocket money

D．To visit New Kingdom

【2】Mrs. Grady couldn’t pay them most probably because    .

A．she didn’t have enough cash

B．she couldn’t find the bank

C．she thought it was worthless

D．she couldn’t afford it

【3】According to the story, which of the following word cannot be used to describe Mrs. Grady?

A．Positive

B．Helpful

C．Hopeful

D．Brave

【4】Which of the following proverb can best summarize the story?

A．A clear conscience

B．Kindness is repaid with kindness

C．A penny saved is a penny earned

D．Actions speak louder than work

23、Dinosaurs ruled the planet for millions of years, and they are generally believed to have gone extinct.But the reality is that modern versions of dinosaurs are all around us. Scientists have been exploring similarities between birds and dinosaurs; and new research shows that these two types of animals are directly linked.

The connections between birds and dinosaurs are explored in a new museum exhibit called Dinosaurs Among Us at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

According to Mark Norell, the director of the exhibit and an expert at the museum, it is based on new scientific evidence collected over the last two decades. "I think this is really going to shake up the way people think of dinosaurs “ Norell told reporters.” One could argue that we still live in the age of dinosaurs."

The exhibit includes ancient fossils and lifelike models of dinosaurs of all sizes to show the evolution of dinosaurs into birds. It examines several properties that are shared between the two species, including feathers, complex brains, the shapes. And sizes of eggs, and the ability to fly. Birds today make nests, lay eggs and tend to babies. Fossil research shows that some dinosaurs also made nests and laid eggs. Also，birds have hollow（中空的）bones, which don’t weigh much and allow birds to take more air into their lungs. These adaptations help with flight. Some dinosaurs had these properties as well. In addition, the exhibit shows that there are many similarities between the legs, claws; and feet of dinosaurs and birds.

Norell noted that the research behind this exhibit is the result of advanced scientific, techniques; and new technologies. For example researchers used a scanning (扫描) process called computed tomography (CT) to look inside the brains of extinct dinosaurs. It combines with many X-rays to produce a 3D image. "Modern technology tells us more than we thought

we could ever know about the connections between dinosaurs and birds," Norell said.

【1】What' s the main idea of this text?

A. Experts .have discovered many dinosaurs' fossils.

B. A new museum has opened for visitors to New York City.

C. Research has been done on the lifestyles of birds and dinosaurs.

D. An exhibit shows the connections between birds and dinosaurs.

【2】What does the underlined word “properties” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. Advantages.   B. Characters.

C. Changes.   D. Activities.

【3】One of the similarities that dinosaurs and birds share lies in________

A. their lungs   B. their light bones

C. the shapes of their nests   D. the number of their eggs

【4】What did Mark Norell try to show by mentioning CT?

A. The importance of the research.

B. What connects dinosaurs and birds.

C. The application of modern technology.

D. How dinosaurs lived millions of years ago.

24、WHAT’ S ON

STAGE

Russian dances: The famous“Little White Birth”Dance Troupe will travel from Russia to Present performances in Beijing.

The troupe, founded in 1948, is famous for their combination of Russian folk dances and classical dancing art.

It has been invited by the Beijing Foreign Culture Exchange Co to give four performances in Beijing.

Tickets are available（可得到的）through ticket hotlines and website such as www. paio. com.cn, www.chinaticket. com and www.ticket. elong. com

Time: 7:30 pm, January 18—21

Place: Beizhan Theatre, 135, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District

Tel: 6606—4258

EXHIBITIONS

Kite show: All together 81 kites collected by the China National Art Museum is on show in the Yanhuang Art Museum.

Kong Xiangze, an expert on Chinese kites, published a book on kites, explaining the origins of the Kite—making process. The exhibited kites are made in a traditional Chinese style.

Time: 9 am—5 pm until February 11

Place: 9 Huizhong Lu

Tel: 6491—2902

CONCERTS

Folk music: A concert of classics of Chinese folk music will greet audiences on the first day of the Year of Snake at the Beijing Concert Hall.

The China Song and Dance Ensemble will perform dozens of traditional instrumental pieces, such as “Full of Joy,” “Colourful Cloud Chasing the Moon,” and “Spring Festival Suite.”

Time: 7:30 pm, January 24

Place: 1, Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District

Tel: 6559—8285

EVENTS

Flower festival：The Beijing Botanical Garden is bringing people a blooming festival with the beautiful flowers in its tropical（热带）plants greenhouse.

The garden has introduced nearly 80 kinds of flowers from abroad for the exhibition.

There is also an exhibition of potted narcissus（水仙）landscapes（风景）. More than 300 mini landscapes involving imported narcissus will be displayed. People can get a preview of the show by visiting www. beijingbd. com, the garden’s website.

Time: 8:30 am -5pm until January 28

Place: Wofosi Lu near the Fragant Hills

Tel: 8259—5547

【1】Suppose you are too far away from Beijing or you can’t spare time to go there in person, which of the following show can you enjoy all the same?

A.Russian dances B.Kite show

C.Folk music D.Flower festival

【2】The phrase “get a preview of” used in the passage means   .

A.watch in advance B.see clearly

C.get good position of D.get a general idea of

【3】If you and your classmates have a free evening to spend on the 19th of January, which is a useful number to call?

A.6606—4258 B.6491—2902

C.6559—8285 D.8259—5547

25、Last year marked 20 years since the deadliest accident in the history of Italian aviation (航空). In October 2001, the Linate Airport disaster _______ more than 100 people lose their lives _______ a ground crash at Milan’s most centrally-located commercial airport. The _______ involved a Scandinavian Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-87 and a private Cessna Citation CJ2.

The date of the accident was October 8th, 2001. On this day, MD-87 was set to _______ a direct flight from Milan Linate to Copenhagen in Denmark. This _______ had 104 passengers and six crew onboard.

Also set to _______ Milan Linate that morning was the Cessna CJ2. Headed for Paris, there were just four people onboard.

On the morning of October 8th, 2001, foggy conditions prevailed (占优势) at Milan Linate Airport. Such weather can _______ visibility to minimal levels, potentially causing _______ operational trouble at airports. There is a very real _______ to it, as misunderstandings can be deadly in low visibility. ________, Vincenzo Fusco, the airport’s director, stated that conditions were still ________ for flying. The Cessna’s pilots, ________in the fog, took a wrong turn on the runway, which could have been ________ if there had been a ground radar (雷达) system at the airport.

At 08:09, air traffic control advised MD-87’s pilots that they were clear to take-off. Less than a minute after this clearance, the departing MD-87 ________ with the Cessna as it crossed the runway. The crash and the resulting fire destroyed both of the aircraft, leaving all the passengers and pilots ________ in the tragedy dead.

【1】

A．offered

B．saw

C．affected

D．predicted

【2】

A．due to

B．despite

C．apart from

D．with regard to

【3】

A．occasion

B．situation

C．tragedy

D．adventure

【4】

A．unfold

B．command

C．operate

D．distribute

【5】

A．company

B．profession

C．trade

D．service

【6】

A．depart

B．transform

C．orbit

D．enter

【7】

A．increase

B．reduce

C．enhance

D．recover

【8】

A．current

B．magical

C．odd

D．severe

【9】

A．danger

B．loss

C．prejudice

D．response

【10】

A．Therefore

B．Thankfully

C．Literally

D．However

【11】

A．necessary

B．suitable

C．convenient

D．ready

【12】

A．engaged

B．connected

C．lost

D．experienced

【13】

A．noticed

B．emphasized

C．ignored

D．generated

【14】

A．replaced

B．crashed

C．contrasted

D．quarreled

【15】

A．dressed

B．absorbed

C．buried

D．involved

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