06-10上海英语试卷
上海中考英语试卷
In America in 1940, the twin boys went to live with two different families almost as soon as they were born. The
two brothers never saw each other again until 1979, when they met by chance at a party. When they started talking to each
other, they discovered some amazing similarities (相似处). First, they found out that they both enjoyed making things out
of wood. Later on, they discovered that they had both married women called Linda, and that they both had one son whose
first and middle names were James and Alan. Besides, both brothers had called their dogs by the same name - Toy. As if
that wasn't enough, they also found out that they both took their family holiday at the same place every year.
Story 2
In 1996, a Filipino woman called Mrs. Jimena told other people that her three children could breathe underwater like
fish. Mrs. Jimena said that her children had three small holes on the sides of their necks below each ear, and that these
were like the gills (鱼鳃) on fish. Mrs. Jimena said that she didn't know how to swim and that her children were just
starting to learn. Her family lives in a mountain village far from the sea. According to Mrs. Jimena, the holes in her
children's necks become larger when they are underwater, allowing them to stay underwater for up to six minutes.
Story 3
On 11th October, 1994, a 10-year-did English girl called Vicky Wilmore told her mother
that she had a headache. Soon afterwards, Vicky began writing in mirror image (镜像). She
wrote letters and numbers either upside-down or back-to-front. Although she could read what she
wrote, no one else could. She was examined by different doctors, but none of them could find out what was wrong
with her. Vicky became very upset and soon stopped reading and writing altogether. Instead she started watching
TV all the time. On 27th, September 1995, Vicky was watching her favorite football team, Manchester United, play on television. When the team scored a goal, she became so excited that she jumped out of her seat and fell backwards, hitting her head on a coffee table. The next day, Vicky could read and write properly again.
84. The twin brothers didn't meet each other until____________________
A. 1940 B. 1979 C. 1994 D. 1996
85. The twin brothers___________________________
A. grew up in two different families B. didn't have any similarities at all
C. had two sons named James and Alan D. didn't like making things out of wood
86. Mrs. Jimena's children could stay underwater for up to 6 minutes because___________
A. their mother was the best swimmer B. their village was close to the sea
C. they had holes like gills below ears D. they had gills like fish in their necks
87. The 10-year-old English girl changed her proper writing habit______________
A. soon after she had a headache one day B. while she was watching a football match
C. when she hit her head on a coffee table D. as soon as she stopped reading and writing
88. From the third story we know that______________________
A. Vicky wrote backwards for nearly three years B. doctors didn't know what was wrong with Vicky
C. hitting one's head can make him write backwards D. watching football on television can cause trouble
89. This passage consists of three______________________ stories
A. traditional B. historical C. frightening D. amazing
D. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文):（14分）
but there was one thing I was really scared (害怕)about; climbing the wall.
The wall is a kind of rock that people use to learn how to climb. It is very tall. We were all supposed to climb the wall, but I knew I couldn’t get to the top because I am laugh at me. I practiced my excuse: ―I’m not scared, you know, I suffer from vertigo (患眩晕症)‖.
The day came. It was time to climb the wall. The sun was shining but everyone was very quiet that morning. I took photographs at the bottom of the wall and tried to .Everyone in the group went up. Then the moment came. It was my turn. I was so scared that all I could think about was my excuse. Someone said, ―Shall I take your camera?‖ and I answered, ―I’m not scared, you know. I suffer from vertigo‖. The 吓坏了). The camp leader said, ―Don’t worry; you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do.‖ I was surprised. Everyone was understanding. No one
The next day, the leader asked me if I wanted to try the wall on my own, the others watching. Although I was still very nervous I agreed and climbed slowly to the top with his help. I was still shaking when I came , but I was really happy and relieved too. For me, climbing the wall was a real achievement.
90. A. activities B. operations C. accidents D. exams
91. A. poor at B. good at C. afraid of D. fond of
92. A. go B. hide C. appear D. run
93. A. truth B. situation C. story D. reason
94. A. jumped B. cheered C. smiled D. laughed
95. A. with B. without C. among D. behind
96. A. in B. out C. up D. down
06-10上海英语试卷
上海中考英语试卷
E. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（14分）
moment in a city like London. I’m an art student and the busy life in a city does good to my painting. In addition, I can get everything I need so close at hand. Living beside the underground station means that I don’t need a car to get around. It s me money. Also there are malls, cinemas, libraries and museums everywhere. , too. Londoners don’t chat on the underground or the bus and there is much less community spirit than in the country, where my parents live. In fact, they don’t understand how I can put up with (忍受)the noise and pollution, . As a famous saying goes, ― He who is tried of London is tired of life.‖ Hello! My name is Marianna and I live in Australia, on a huge ranch (牧场). It’s a beautiful area with wonderful scenery. I live here with my husband Joe and our children, Patrick, 11, and Abby, 8. We have lived on this ranch for several years and we love our healthy to run around and enjoy the peace and quiet. The air is clean and fresh. We produce a lot of our own food which is nice and healthy. There’s lots of hard work to do running a ranch, but we don’t mind.
Of course, country life also has weak points. We feel isolated (孤立的 neighbors are almost 100 km away. One more trouble is that we can’t get many things as easily as we do in the city. There are no schools, supermarkets or shops, and if we are ill we have to call the flying doctor. Although life here can be difficult, we wouldn’t change it for the world.
F. Answer the questions （根据短文内容回答下列问题）（12分）
I was very nervous as I waited to interview one of the most successful women of our times: Kathy Howe. I was just
a young reporter and she was not only a popular singer but also a famous actress, starring inn many movies.
As soon as the door opened, however, and her slim figure appeared, I immediately relaxed. She looked great, with
her kind brown eyes, her excellent black hair, and her beautiful smile. I looked for bags under her eyes, but there were
none. ―How do you manage to look so good and live life in the fast lane at the same time?" I asked her.
She laughed, and her whole face shone. "It's tiring to be famous. You have to work hard, be on rime, and take care
of yourself. Also, you have to go to Hollywood parties, be taken photos for magazines, and give interviews!"
As we talked, I found out that Kathy is a very warm and kind person, and that her family is more important to her than being a star. At the same time, she wants to do everything as well as she can, so she can sometimes seem to be hard.
When I asked her if she thought of herself as lucky, she didn't answer immediately. Then she said, "Well, perhaps I'm lucky, but I also work very hard, and being famous has weak points, too. In fact, I've missed out on lots of things 1 really enjoy doing, like spending time with my
daughter."
I felt sad when it was time to leave, as Kathy is a wonderful woman. I have never met anyone else who has such a busy life, and still manages to look so beautiful.
104. How did the writer feel before the interview began?
105. What did Kathy Howe look like when she entered?
106. Kathy Howe thinks being famous is tiring, doesn't she?
107. What does Kathy Howe think of her family?
108. Does Kath Howe have much time to spend with her daughter?
109. What kind of person do you think Kathy Howe is?
X. Writing (作文): (共16分)
110.Write at least 60 words about the topic “Love around me”.(以“我身边的爱”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。) Use the following points as a guide.（短文须包含下列要点）
◆ Is there any love around you ?
◆ How do you feel when you get love from him/her/them?
◆ What are you going to do to show your love?