2024年中考第一次模拟考试（常州卷）英语注意事项：1 .全卷满分90 分考试时间为1 0 0 分钟试题包含选择题和非选择题考生答题全部答在答题卡上，答在本试卷上无效2 .请认真核对监考教师在答题卡上所粘贴条形码的姓名、考试证号是否与本人相符合，再将自己的姓名、考试证号用0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡及本试卷上3.答选择题必须用2 B 铅笔将答题卡上对应的答案标号涂黑如需改动,请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案答非选择题必须用0 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡的指定位置,在其他位置答题一律无效第 I卷（选 择 题 共 56分）一、单项选择（本题共1 0 小题；每 题 1 分，满 分 1 0 分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑1.H a n g z h o u,c i t y full of historical charm and modem atmosphere,held 19th Asian Games.A.the;the B.an;the C.an;/D.a;the2.You can travel or read to make sure your body spirit is on the way.A.neither;nor B.either;or C.both;and D.not;but3.After Steven sent some e-mails,he _ surfing the Internet.A.starts B.has started C.will start D.started4.Although a great deal of money at the charity show last month,the cost of living in the poor areaquickly,so we still need to do much work to help the poor people.A.was raised;is rising B.was raised;were raised C.rose;were raised D.rose;has risen5.I cant remember exactly Nick left the village.I only remember it was a Sunday.A.how B.when C.where D.why6.一The government has a new policy to reduce the students5 pressure.Ifs great.Homework too much of the students9 spare time.A.makes up B.takes up C.sets up D.puts up7.Zoe likes the car very much,but its price goes her ability to pay.A.among B.against C.below D.beyond8.一Have you ever heard of intelligent house furnishings（智能家居）？-Yes,and they are used in peoples homes nowadays.A.certainly B.widely C.quietly D.clearly9.一Amy,could you tell me?Sorry,dear.I have no idea because I was working in my study.A.what is Lily like B.where has Sam gone C.who did the washing D.when will Sandy leave10.一 Shall I give you a ride since its snowing heavily?A.It couldnt be better B.Got it C.I cant agree more D.Dont mention it二、完形填空（共 12小题;每小题1 分，满 分 12分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
It was Monday.Our 11 teacher said we would have the Egg Drop Challenge that Friday.My best friend,Cassie,and I always worked together.That afternoon I made my sandwich while waiting forCassie to come over.12 the marshmallow（棉花糖）cream gave me an idea.After Cassie arrived,I told herabout it-we could cushion（给 缓冲）the egg with 13.Cassie didnt agree.6We can put the egg in a basket with a parachute（降落伞）.It will 14 to safety.“It will never work!”I said.“And cream will?”Cassie widened her eyes.The parachute is better than that stupid idea.I couldnt believe it.Of course wed had our little 15 in the past,but shed never called any of my ideas stupid before.“Then Ill build mine and you build 16 JI said.Fine!”Cassie left angrily.When Friday finally came,I had to admit that Cassies Egg Force One looked pretty good.She used ahandkerchief（手帕）to create a parachute,17 to a basket and in the centre was her egg.My Egg-cellent EggCream didnt look so scientific.I filled a small box with rice cakes,then marshmallow cream and the egg.The challenge began and by the fourth time only Cassie?s and mine 18.The fifth time I let go of mybox and then rushed 19 the steps before Cassie.I found my brave little Egg-cellent Egg Cream.I didnteven have to 20 the box to see the results.It broke.“That looks like egg drop soup,Laura,9,Cassie said.She was holding her Egg Force One.My heart beat fasterand looked at her basket.Empty.“My egg bounced（弹）out,she 21.“I guess your pilot had an egg-jectorseat（飞机上紧急弹射椅的谐音）I looked at Cassie and could seesomething in the corner of her eyes.Then we started to laugh.Maybe some friendships arent like eggs 22.11.A.Science B.Chemistry C.English D.P.E.12.A.Sweeping B.Spreading C.Decorating D.Covering13.A.butterB.creamC.breadD.sandwich14.A.flyB.jumpC.dropD.float15.A.fightsB.doubtsC.wondersD.designs16.A.youB.yourC.yoursD.yourself17.A.thrownB.tiedC.presentedD.lifted18.A.separatedB.roseC.reducedD.survived19.A.upB.aroundC.downD.into20.A.openB.closeC.breakD.change21.A.insistedB.suggestedC.refusedD.explained22.A.in allB.after allC.at allD.above all三、阅读理解（共 14小题；每小题2 分，满分28分）阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AAnimals were the real pioneers of space fight.Lefs learn about some that have been to space.Fruit flies（果蝇）On February 20,1947,the United States sent some fruit flies into space to study the influence that cosmicradiation（宇宙辐射）might have on astronauts in the future.They chose flies because they are genetically（基因上）similar to humans.When they returned to Earth,the scientists found the flies alive,with no sign of the harm of radiation.MiceMice have long been used to find out more about how space travel will affect the human body.In fact,NASAhas recently published a study of mice housed at the International Space Station.It shows that mice quickly adapt tomicrogravity（适应微重力）conditions.The very first mouse went into space in 1950,reaching an altitude of 137 km.However,unlike the fruit flies,the mouse died when the rocket broke into parts because of a parachute（降落伞）failure.DogsLaika,a Russian homeless dog,went to space on November 3,1957.She was picked up on the streets and wasthought suitable because she had a gentle temper。