内蒙古 初三 英语中考模拟试卷

Look at the picture below. The woman is talking about a book ________ she read last month. She says it's a story ________ ending surprised everyone.

阅读下面关于中国传统节日——端午节的对话，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 — Do you know why we eat Zongzi on the Dragon Boat Festival? — Yes. It's to remember the great poet Qu Yuan. He ________ into the river and died. People were so ________ that they threw rice into the water to feed the fish, so they wouldn't eat his body.

— The traditional Chinese kite-making is amazing! Could you tell me ________? — Sure. It requires patience and careful skills.

根据下面关于中国古代发明家鲁班的短文内容，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文意思完整、正确。（每空一词） Lu Ban is a famous craftsman in ancient China. He is known for many inventions. One of his most famous inventions is the saw. It is said that he got the idea from the sharp teeth of a plant. He was so inspired that he (1)________ (prefer) to study nature rather than just sit at home. Many tools we use today (2)________ (invent) by him or inspired by his ideas. His stories show that careful observation can lead to (3)________ (surprise) discoveries. We are all (4)________ (amaze) by the wisdom of ancient Chinese people.

根据下面表格中的信息，用英语写一段话描述李华的周末活动。要求：1. 包含表格中所有要点；2. 使用正确的时态；3. 语言流畅，不少于50词。 时间 活动 感受/收获 -------- ------------------------ -------------------- 周六上午 参观博物馆，了解传统文化 增长了知识 周六下午 在家练习弹古筝 感到放松 周日 与朋友去公园打太极 感受到传统文化的魅力

阅读下面关于“丝绸之路”的短文，根据短文内容和所给提示，用英语回答问题。 The ancient Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China to the Mediterranean. It was named after the valuable silk which was carried along it. Besides silk, many other goods like tea, porcelain and spices were also transported. The Silk Road was not just a trade route; it was also a bridge for cultural exchange. Ideas, religions and technologies traveled along with the goods. By the time the Han Dynasty opened the route, the world had begun to change greatly. Traders had to face many challenges on the journey. They should prepare enough food and water for the long and difficult trip. The Silk Road played a very important role in world history. 1. What was the Silk Road mainly named after? (根据短文第一句回答) 2. Besides silk, what other goods are mentioned in the passage? (列举两项) 3. According to the passage, what else traveled along the Silk Road besides goods? (用一句话回答) 4. From the sentence "By the time the Han Dynasty opened the route, the world had begun to change greatly.", what tense is used to describe the action of "change"? Why? (结合考点分析)

阅读下面关于中国传统文化中‘茶道’的短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 Tea is an important part of Chinese culture. In China, drinking tea is not just about quenching thirst. It's a special activity called ‘tea ceremony’ (茶道). People are supposed to follow certain rules when they serve and drink tea. For example, when a guest visits, the host is supposed to pour tea for the guest first. The guest is supposed to hold the cup with both hands to show respect. By the time the tea is poured, the guest should say ‘thank you’ and enjoy the tea quietly. This tradition has a long history and shows the Chinese people's politeness. 1. According to the passage, what are people supposed to do when they serve and drink tea? 2. What is the host supposed to do when a guest visits? 3. What should the guest do by the time the tea is poured?

根据下面表格提供的信息，完成句子。表格内容如下： 时间点 (Time) 事件 (Event) ------------- ------------------------------- 8:00 a.m. Tom started to clean his room. 9:30 a.m. His mother came back home. 9:45 a.m. Tom finished cleaning his room. 请使用括号中所给词语和提示，将下列句子补充完整，使其意思通顺、语法正确。 1. By the time Tom's mother came back home, he ________ (clean) his room for one and a half hours. (提示：使用过去完成进行时) 2. Tom ________ (suppose) to finish his cleaning before lunch, but he finished it earlier. (提示：使用‘be supposed to’的过去时态) 3. His mother was very happy because the room ________ (look) clean and tidy. (提示：使用被动语态)