2020广州初三英语中考模拟试卷一、语法选择(共15小题:每小题1分，分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1~15各题所给的A、B、C 和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑Last year, around Labor Day, I read a"Happy Ad"in our local newspaper. There was a lady in a local nursing home, who was celebrating her 1 binhday and her family wanted everyone to know about it. It said that 2 you wanted to drop her a line, here was her address. So I did. I found a birthday card and dropped her a short note, wishing 3 a happy birthday.A weck or so later, someone knocked at my front door. I opened the door and found a middle-aged man 4 on my doorstep. He introduced himself as the son of this 5 I had sent the card to. He explained that he just wanted to drop by in person and thank me 6 sending such a nice card to his mom. Apparently, like many 7 old men or women, she did not receive much mail and was quite 8 to receive mine. I just didn't know 9 to say. I told him it was my pleasure and that I hoped his mom had enjoyed birthday.That year, I did not send out any Christmas cards, 10 to this lovely old lady in the nursing home. I just told her that 11 about her and hoped that she had a nice holiday. I sent her 12 Valentine card and also a couple of notes in between. I 13 thought she might like to have someone write to her and get 14 mails.She passed away a couple of months ago. I never met this lady, but I did keep her and her family in my thoughts. I dropped them a line of sympathy. I hope that my few little notes were enough 15 a couple of her days here on earth.1.A.90 B.the90 C.90th D. the 90th2.A. if B. because C.unless D. though3.A.she B.her C.herself D.hers4.A.stand B. to stand C.stood D.standing5.A.which B.whose C.when D.who6.A.by B. with C.at D.for7.A.another B. the other C.other D.others8.A.exciting B.excited C. more exiting D. more excited9.A.how B.which C.what D.why10.A.besides B.except C.including D.against11.A. was thinking B. is thinking C. has thought D. think12.A.a B.an Cthe D/13.A.even B.almost C.just D.instead14.A.many B.some C.any D.few15. A. brightened B brighten C brightening D to brighten二、完形填空(共10小题:每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，并从四个选项当中选出最佳选项。

Your biggest weakness may become your biggest strength.Take, for example, the story of one 10-year-old boy who decided to study judo(it) although he had lost his left 16 in a car accident.The boy began 17 with an old judo teacher. The boy was doing well, but he couldn't understand why, after three 18 , the teacher had taught him only one move.Teacher, the boy asked, "Shouldn't I be learning more moves?" This is the only move you'll ever 19 to know, "the teacher replied.The boy didn't quite 20 but he believed in his teacher and kept training.Several more months later the teacher took the boy to his first tournament(锦标赛)The boy easily won his first two matches. The third match was 21 ，but after some time，he used his one move to win the match.Gradually, the boy was now in the finals. This time, his opponent(对手)was bigger,stronger and more experienced. The referee(裁判)was worried that the boy might get_ 22 .He was about to stop the match when the boy's teacher said, "No, let him continue."Soon after the match started again, his opponent dropped his guard. The boy quickly used his move to pin(按住)him. The boy had won the match and the tournament. He was the 23 . On the way home, the boy asked his teacher:", how could I win the tournament 24 only one move?"You won for two reasons, "the teacher answered. First, you've 25 one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. And second, the only defense ( 防卫) for that move is for your opponent to grab your left arm,"16. A. arm B.leg C.eyes D.ear17.A.fights B.lessons C. meetings D. discussions18.A. months B. years C.weeks D. days19.A.want B need C. expect D.remember20.A.believe B.argue C. understand D. agree21. A. important B meaningful C difficult D. hopeful22. A. hurt B. disappointed C. annoyed D.frightened23. A. winner B. leader C.teacher D.loser24.A.in B.for C.along D. with25.A.seen B.taught C.leared D.challenged三、阅读(共两节;满分45分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

将该项涂黑AEating food is enjoyable, but cooking can be challenging. For those who don't have basic cooking skills, or are too busy working or traveling, one thing can save them------ instant noodles.This year marks the 61 anniversary of the invention of instant noodles. Ever since they were created by Japanese businessman Momofuku Ando in 1958, instant noodles have been popular around the world. In China, the product has almost become a necessity for those who travel by train.There are some fun facts about instant noodles: The total length of the noodles in one package is 51 meters. The first istant noodles were considered a luxury product. When They first came to Japanese supermart in 1958,they were 6 times the cost of fresh udon noodles. Japanese people even voted instant noodles as one of their best inventions of the 20th century.For instant noodles, as well as many “instant” foods, convenience is the key selling poin t. They are supposed to make our lives easier.. For example, in wars, soldiers eat compressed biscuits and canned meat because they don’t need to cook these foods. And in the 1960s, frozen dinners of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables became popular in the US. This is because more women started working and had no time to cook.In recent years, hower, online meal-ordering services have brought challenge to instant foods. Uber Eats is a popular app of this kind in the United States. In China, we have Ele. me, Dianning and Meituan. These services offer not only convenience but also more choices and tastier tood. According to the World Instant Noodle Association, instant noodle sales dropped by 17 percent in China as of 2016.This might show that Chinese people are now more interested in having higher-quality diets and not just simply filling their bellies, experts say.26. Which country did instant noodles stert from?A.The UK.B. The USC.China.D. Japan.27. Which of the following is NOT the fun fact of instant noodles?A The total length of the noodles in one package is 51 meters.B.The usage of online-ordering services reduces the sales of instant noodles.C The first instant noodles were much more expensive than fresh udon noodles.D.Japanese people even voted instant noodles as one of the best inventions of the 20thcentury.28. If you need to help your parents order food online in Guangzhou, which app can't you choose?A. Uber Eats.B.Elc.me.C.MeitanD.Dianping29. Which sentence can be put in the beginning of the fifth paragraph?A. Food trend often reflects changes in societyB. Different country has different kinds of instant food.C. The development of instant food changes the society.D. More and more people were interested in instant noodles.30.What can we infer from the passage?A.Everyone who travels by train takes interest in noodles in China.B In 2016, only 17% of Chinese people bought instant noodles.C Many American women didnt like cooking food in the 1960s.D. Chinese people cared more about filling their bellies than the quality of their diets in thepast.BIn 1971 a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country，trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he had completely run out of money and was forced to spend the night in his car. This continued until one moring, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked nervously into a restaurant and ordered a big breakfast.After eating his first good meal in weeks, he found himself lying to the waiter, telling him he had lost his wallet. The waiter, who was also the owner, walked behind the chair where they young man had been sitting. He bent down, and came up with a $20 bill that looked as if it had fallen on the floor and said, "Son, you must have dropped this, " the owner said. The young man couldn't believe his luck! He quickly paid for the breakfast, left a tip, bought gas with the change. and headed West.On the way out of town, he began to understand what that fellow did. Maybe nobody droppedthe money at all. " Maybe that fellow just knew I was in trouble and he helped me in a way that didn't embarrass me. So I just made a promise to help other people if I can.Later, he worked very hard and became a rich man. Now, he lives near Kansas City. Each year he gives away thousands of dollars. He is known as the"Secret Santa"because at Christmas time each year, he personally hands money out to those on the street and at restaurants. Last year. he gave more than $50,000 away in Kansas City.31. The young man was traveling across the country in 1971 probably to .A. find a piece of work to doB. hand out gifts to passers-byC. look for a good restaurantD. show his new car to others32. The underlined word "this" in the second paragraph refers to .A. a walletB. his luckC. the $20 billD. his tip33. On the way out of town, the young man got to know .A. it was very honest of the owner to return his moneyB. another man who had breakfast in the restaurant lost the moneyC. he could probably find himself a job in the restaurantD.the owner helped him in a way that didn't hurt his feelings34. From this text we can infer that .A. the man raised money for the poorB. the man did carry out his promiseC. Santa gives the man money each yearD. the man was not successful in the end35. The best title for this text may beA. Secret Santa of Kansas City C. A Kind Waiter in the RestaurantB. The Key to Success D. Never Give UpCThink of the animal world. And a group of colorful/ wild animals will spring to mind: a parrots rainbow feathers or the showy scales of sea fish.but，many mammals(哺乳动物)on the planet come in only two colors: black and white. Spend some time exploring what science has discovered about these animals’ appearance, and you'll see that basic black and white isn't so basic at all.Panda's white body helps it hide in snowy areas. The arms are black, helping it hide in forests. The markings on its head are not used to hide,but tocommunicate. Black ears can act as a warning to enemies.Depending on the species, black skunks（臭鼬）may wear white spots that act as covering or white stripes that signal enemies to be aware of their smellyspray, which causes no real harm to its victims, but it makes themuncomfortable.Zebras’ thin coats make them more vulnerable than long-haired animals tobiting flies that carry disease, but the coats stripes prevent flies from landingon them, for reasons that scientists are still studying. Further, theirattractiveness to flies increase with stripe width. No two zebras' stripes areexactly the same36. What color are a parrot,'s feather according to passage?A. Light greenB.ShowyC. Colorful.D. Black and white37. What do pandas, skunks and zebras have in common?A.The color of their bodies prevents them from being attacked.B. Their ears can act as a warning to enemies.C. Their smelly spray can drive the enemies awayD. Their coat strips can prevent flies landing on them.38. According to the passage, which of the following sentences is TRUE?A. Zebras with wider stripes are less attractive to fliesB. Both white spots and white stripes help skunks kill their victims.C.The panda's white part help it hide in snow.D. Scientists have already known all the secrets about the stripes.39. What does the underlined word"vulnerable"mean?A. Being easily landed.B. Being easily attracted.C. Being easily discovered.D. Being easily attacked.40. Which could be the best title of the passage?A. Why Animal Stripes Come in DifferentShapesB. Why So Many Animals Wear Black-and-White CoatsC. How Wild Animals Protect Themselves from EnemiesD. 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The three best sellers mentioned above .A. are sold at the same priceB. are all second-hand booksC. were written by American writersD. will be given away for free42. The writer of the book Absolutely Almost is .A. Lisa GraffB. Mariko TamkiC. Jillian TamakiD.JenniferL Holm43. Rose wants to runi away from her life because .A. she doesn't have a holidayB. she is looking forward to growing upC. she cannot meet her friendD. the relationship between her parents goes bad44. Ellie misses everything in the past because .A. she wants her life to stay the sameB. her goldfish and her old friends diedC. her present life is out of order and terribleD. a the strange boy used to be her best friend45. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The book fair will last two days and a half.B. The book fair will be held at the City Hall.C. Buying books at this fair may help a charityD. Books that are given away for teenagers.第二节阅读填空(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)阅读短文及文后AE选项，选出可以填入46~50各题空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。