云南省昆明市2026年中考模拟（2）英语试卷含解析

1、I think modern education is _______ sitting at a desk and looking at the blackboard．

A．less than B．no more than

C．more than D．not less than

2、—Don’t forget to bring your camera with you, Jack.

—Oh, thank you. I wouldn’t bring it if you ________ me.

A. wouldn’t remind   B. haven’t reminded

C. shouldn’t have reminded   D. hadn’t reminded

3、One of the most _______ thing about the human mind is our ability to imagine the future.

A．authentic

B．enthusiastic

C．massive

D．remarkable

4、The little boy isn’t getting on well in math and worse still, he often fights with other students. With her son ________, she feels very ________.

A. disappointing; worrying

B. disappointed; worried

C. disappointing; worried

D. disappointed; worrying

5、You can’t predict everything. Often things don’t _________ as you expect.

A．break out

B．put out

C．go out

D．work out

6、I don’t feel like eating these days because of the pressure from the work and___________.

A. so does my wife B. nor does my wife

C. my wife does so D. so my wife does.

7、When everyone came into the house, he was found ________ on the floor.

A．lain

B．lying

C．being lain

D．lie

8、Tomorrow is the Earth's Day, and we ________ an activity then.

A．organize

B．organized

C．organize

D．will organize

9、We had the feeling, somehow, _____ the revolution was right around the corner.

A. which B. that   C. what   D. When

10、—Shall we go swimming or skiing this weekend?

—________ Either is OK.

A．My pleasure.

B．It’s up to you.

C．Never mind.

D．I can’t agree more.

11、–You’re wearing your new sunglasses again! But you said you had lost it on the train!

–Unbelievable, right? Someone _____ it．

A． will have stolen     B． might have stolen

C． should have stolen D． must have stolen

12、For nearly ten years, he ______ very few interviews or concerts. His simple life might have continued but for the great musician.

A. did B. has done C. does D. has been doing

13、The director and his movies ____ you have just talked about are really popular.

A. who   B. which

C. that   D. of whom

14、What sentence element does the underlined part serve as?

The boy has acquired a fine knowledge of geography by careful study.

A.Object B.Predicative C.Attributive D.Adverbial

15、If he had taken the doctor’s advice and   smoking and drinking, he would be much

better now.

A.cut in   B.cut off   C.cut out D.cut away

16、Gradually some of them get used to depending on their parents and lack the ability to solve problems _____.

A．independently

B．individually

C．irrespectively

D．dependently

17、—Can we make it to the concert with such heavy traffic?

—Absolutely not.The pianist_______for about half an hour when we arrive.

A.will be playing B.has played C.will have played D.has been playing

18、There is no   exact definition of   word “happiness”. People are happy for all sorts of reasons.

A. /; the   B. a; the   C. the; a   D. /; a

19、The purpose of the program is ________ an open exchange of ideas and information.

A．promote

B．to promote

C．being promoted

D．promoted

20、—Have you told Mr. Smith about the meeting?

—Not yet, I ________ him tomorrow.

A. called   B. call

C. will call   D. have called

21、   High above Earth, a multi-billion- dollar formation of communications satellites stands ready to instantly connect people like pilots and seamen to every available aid when they find themselves in emergency. But what if the communication computers on board these ships and aircrafts broke down? The world could go silent, and leave travelers looking for directions. Not worry. There is a backup plan, in part using technology that was invented in 1835, the year Mark Twain was born. It’s the Morse code, the language of dots and dashes that has survived the “ attack” of higher techonology for a century and half.

Named after its inventor, Samuel F B Morse, the code is a series of combinations of short and long tones(dots and dashes) representing letters of the alphabet that can be transmitted(方法送) manually by a key operator. A telegrapher combines the dots and dashes to form letters and words. It is a seemingly tiring procedure, but skilled operators can transmit and receive faster than most secretaries can type.

Morse telegraphy may seem weird and out of fashion, with its brass sounder and key operated by the world’s most basic tool, the human finger. However, it is sometimes vital to worldwide communications. When the Mexico City earthquake occurred in 1985 and all the power went off, calls for help were transmitted in Morse by an amateur radio operator. “We see the Morse code as a dying art, but we refuse to let it die completely,” says Major General Leo M Childs, the US Army’s Chiefs Signal Officer. “ Newer isn’t always better. Even though it is old and slow, Morse is still the most reliable in difficult conditions.”

Ever since Morse started the telegraph service in 1844, the death of Morse code has been predicted regularly. However, although the telegraph has receded from public view, experts say that they cannot envision an end to its use any time soon. “ I can carry a very small Morse key in my pocket and transmit around the world,” says Burke Stinson, a public relations man for American Telephone & Telegraph Co. “ I don’t think you will ever see the Morse code die. It is going to be difficult to find another method that is as flexible and reliable.”

【1】Why does the writer mention the possibility of satellite-based communication systems failing?

A.To compare Morse to communication satellites.

B.To underlined the importance of a reliable alternative.

C.To suggest that satellite communications are unreliable.

D.To emphasize the weaknesses of satellites communications.

【2】What can be learned about the process of communications using Morse Code?

A.It involved more than transmitting tones.

B.It is difficult even for experienced users.

C.It is not as laborious as people think.

D.It is simple enough for anyone who can type.

【3】In the third paragraph, what does the writer imply about the use of Morse Code?

A.It attracts many enthusiasts thought old-fashioned.

B.It is most useful to the armed forces and some hobbyists.

C.It has been brought to life again by amateur radio operators.

D.It can be the only way to communicate during a crisis.

【4】Which of the following might the best title of the passage?

A.Dots and Dashes Still Alive

B.A New Age for Morse Code

C.The Evolution of Morse Telegraphy

D.Samuel F. B Morse : Father of the Morse Code

22、In his 1936 work How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie wrote: “I have come to the conclusion that there is only one way to get the best of an argument — and that is to avoid it.” This distaste for arguments is common, but it depends on a mistaken view of arguments that causes problems for our personal and social lives — and in many ways misses the point of arguing in the first place.

Carnegie would be right if arguments were fights, which is how we often think of them. Like physical fights, verbal (言语的) fights can leave both sides bloodied. Even when you win, you end up no better off. You would be feeling almost as bad if arguments were even just competitions — like, say, tennis tournaments. Pairs of opponents hit the ball back and forth until one winner comes out from all who entered. Everybody else loses. This kind of thinking explains why so many people try to avoid arguments.

However, there are ways to win an argument every time. When you state your position, formulate (阐述) an argument for what you claim and honestly ask yourself whether your argument is any good. When you talk with someone who takes a stand, ask them to give you a reason for their view and spell out their argument fully. Assess its strength and weakness. Raise objections (异议) and listen carefully to their replies. This method will require effort, but practice will make you better at it.

These tools can help you win every argument — not in the unhelpful sense of beating your opponents but in the better sense of learning about what divides people, learning why they disagree with us and learning to talk and work together with them. If we readjust our view of arguments — from a verbal fight or tennis game to a reasoned exchange through which we all gain respect and understanding from each other — then we change the very nature of what it means to “win” an argument.

【1】What is the author’s attitude toward Carnegie’s understanding of argument?

A．Critical.

B．Supportive.

C．Tolerant.

D．Uncertain.

【2】Why do many people try to avoid arguments?

A．They lack debating skills.

B．They may feel bad even if they win.

C．They fear being ignored.

D．They are not confident in themselves.

【3】What does the underlined phrase “spell out” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Defend.

B．Explain.

C．Conclude.

D．Repeat.

【4】What is the key to “winning” an argument according to the author?

A．Sense of logic.

B．Solid supporting evidence.

C．Proper manners.

D．Understanding from both sides.

23、

【1】What’s the purpose of the poster contest?

A．To encourage students’ creativity.

B．To tell people to protect the earth.

C．To improve students’ artistic level.

D．To introduce something about Earth Day.

【2】Anyone who takes part in the contest must ________.

A．not copy others’ works

B．hand in at least two posters

C．make sure the poster size is 27 cm×36 cm

D．write a description of their work on a piece of paper

【3】Which of the following information is required?

① The teacher’s name.                       ② The student’s grade.

③ The teacher’s phone number.            ④ The student’s school’s name.

A．①②③

B．①③④

C．①②④

D．②③④

24、   These hotels don’t have all the necessary facilities（设施）, but each of them offers something different. Don’t miss them if you travel to Canada.

Sleep on a train at the Train Station Inn. This hotel is in an old train station in Nova Scotia. The owners, James and Shelley Le Fresne, use the station and the train as rooms. There are seven old train cars and there is also a restaurant in the dining car. Prices are from $89 to $169 per room or train car.

Sleep in a jail（监狱）in the Canadian capital, Ottawa.Here, you can sleep in the old downtown Ottawa Jail Hostel. There are group or private bedrooms. There are still bars on the doors!Prices are from $25 to $65.Don’t worry, there aren’t any criminals（犯人）there!

Sleep in a tepee（a tent of the American Indians）at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Alberta. At this hotel, there are guided tours and lessons in local culture. The best part：sleeping in a real tepee outside. The price is around $300, or$620 for a full package.

Sleep in a lighthouse at the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn. This hotel is on Newfoundland’s Quirpon Island. There are great views of the ocean from the windows. There are 11 private rooms in total. Prices are from $225 for a single to $350 for a suite（套房）.Meals are included in the restaurant. The hotel has the traditional look and feel of the lighthouse, so there is no Internet, TV or telephones in the rooms. There are tours available, and boat tours to the island are included.

【1】What’s special in the Train Station Inn?

A.Its rooms are equipped with models of trains.

B.There are altogether eleven private bedrooms.

C.The rooms are changed from the train and the station.

D.The hotel lies nearby an old train station.

【2】What can you do if you choose to visit Ottawaa?

A.Learn the history and culture of Canada.

B.Enjoy some alcoholic drinks in the bar.

C.Spend much money helping the criminals.

D.Sleep in a jail that is no longer in use.

【3】Where can you choose to stay in a suite according to the passage?

A.In a tepee in Alberta. B.At the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn.

C.In the Ottawa Jail Hostel. D.At the Train Station Inn.

25、A couple of weeks ago, I made a trip to Toronto with my granddaughter who just turned three years old. The two of us were on our way to _______ her parents, and my wife—her ________ who had been gone for over a week. We were all anxious to _______again and as I pulled out of Mamere and Papere’s driveway in Chelmsford, Hailee and I were both _______about the trip and couldn’t wait to arrive at our _______.

When we completed the “SEVEN”-hour trip to Toronto later that day, the reunion was absolutely _______ and I can sincerely say I enjoyed every single minute of that _______ journey.

Hailee is at that “I want to ______ it myself” stage of her life. And if you can just get over the “hurry-up syndrome” we acquire as ______, it is wonderful to witness. Who knew that putting a straw into the _______in a juice box for the very first time could be such an earth-shattering (惊天动地的) event? Or being ______ enough to actually open the fridge door for the first time? Or putting on your own ______ on the right feet would be so ______?

I’ll never forget the look on her face the day she was able to _______into my truck by herself. She finally ______on my seat, holding onto the steering wheel (方向盘) and declared ______, “I did it!” And when she could actually put her own seat belt on—what a(n) ______!

Have you ever watched a three-year-old _______to sip a McDonald’s milkshake through a straw? It is hard enough for an adult, too. And ______every time the icy solution (溶液) touched her lips, you could see the ______in her eyes. I learned that you can’t hurry a child through a milkshake.

【1】

A．follow

B．help

C．bless

D．visit

【2】

A．mother

B．father

C．grandma

D．aunt

【3】

A．get together

B．turn up

C．pay off

D．settle down

【4】

A．concerned

B．excited

C．hopeful

D．anxious

【5】

A．destination

B．conference

C．city

D．hometown

【6】

A．hard

B．wonderful

C．timely

D．surprising

【7】

A．frequent

B．final

C．tough

D．long

【8】

A．carry

B．prove

C．do

D．explain

【9】

A．doctors

B．parents

C．friends

D．adults

【10】

A．bottle

B．ring

C．hole

D．corner

【11】

A．clever

B．strong

C．friendly

D．early

【12】

A．shoes

B．socks

C．sweater

D．trousers

【13】

A．difficult

B．satisfying

C．useful

D．simple

【14】

A．hide

B．jump

C．run

D．climb

【15】

A．sat

B．leaned

C．stood up

D．looked up

【16】

A．carefully

B．bravely

C．politely

D．proudly

【17】

A．truck

B．moment

C．example

D．goal

【18】

A．struggle

B．expect

C．offer

D．hope

【19】

A．when

B．then

C．though

D．yet

【20】

A．delight

B．anger

C．fear

D．sadness

26、 书面表达

假定你是李华， 你校每年都有一次读书节，你想邀请在本市工作的英国朋友大卫参加今年的读书节，请你就此写一封邀请信，主要内容包括：

1. 起始时间和地点；

2. 活动：免费赠书和讲座。

3. 目的：鼓励学生。

注意：

1． 词数100左右；

2． 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3． 开头和结语以为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear David,

I’d like to invite you to join the annual Reading Festival of our school next Sunday.

Yours,

Li Hua