1、2023 年江苏省苏州市中考英语真题 学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_ 一、完形填空 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。When I was eleven years old,my life changed forever when I got a serious disease.My life was 1 with operations and treatments.I felt stressed because I was really uncertain 2 everything that was happening.One day,I w
2、as receiving my thirteenth operation in the hospital.Being away from my friends and school was causing me almost as much 3 as the operation itself.During that hospital stay,I received a card from a volunteer.That simple 4 meant much to me and gave me hope again during my time of need.Ill never 5 the
3、 way I felt after that small act of kindness.I started creating an organization called Cards for Hospitalized(住院的)Kids.The charity began with a simple dream of giving 6 ,joy and magic to those kids.It later 7 a national organization that sent cards to over 5000 sick kids at more than 50 hospitals ac
4、ross the country.It is hard to believe that an act as simple as a card can do so much good,8 it does.Seeing a picture of a child 9 one of our cards with a huge smile makes us keep this wonderful charity alive.10 might provide medicine for these sick kids,but we provide that little bit of hope and ma
5、gic thatll go a long way.1AlightedBmatchedCfilledDpainted2AaboutBwithCoverDtowards3AfunBpainCvalueDdanger4AactBjobCgameDlesson5AmindBleadCforgetDrisk6AhopeBfearCshockDpressure7Alooked upBgave upCbroke intoDturned into8AnorBbutCforDor9AsellingBprintingCholdingDcleaning10ATeachersBFriendsCPatientsDDoc
6、tors二、阅读单选 What was your favorite subject in school?History.I really loved studying different time periods,countries and cultures.I still love to read history books;travel when possible;watch the History Channel.Kristin SingerArt.I was shy and quiet,and I could express my feelings through my artwork
7、.It helped to build my self-confidence.Blair C WilkeHistory/social studies.A great teacher got me thinking about the role that each of us plays in society and how we can change the course of history.Richard GoldmanEnglish.It created a love of books and writing in me.Being able to write beautiful wor
8、ds for others to read is real magic.Tammy BondMath.Some of the greatest life lessons I ever learned were in math.And then I decided Id be a math teacher.Teri BenchTop AnswersScience25%Math18%History/social studies17%English14%Other(includes music,art,etc.)26%What your favorite subject says about you
9、 Science:You are highly curious.You try to understand things by studying them carefully.You wisely connect ideas or reasons.Art:You are always looking for the bright side,even in the darkest situations,and often see the bigger picture.History:You seem to remember everything.You are wise,humorous and
10、 hardworking.Math:Youre well organized,seldom late and very strict.You can tell what things will be like.English:You are creative and open-minded.You love to explore in your own mind.11What percent of people in this survey like Science?A17%.B18%.C25%.D26%12What do Kristin Singer and Richard Goldman
11、have in common?AThey both liked History.BThey did well in social studies.CThey both enjoyed travelling.DThey showed interest in Math.13What does Tammy Bonds favorite subject say about her?AShe is highly curious and studies things carefully.BShe is shy and quiet and finds beauty through art.CShe is s
12、trict and san tell what things will be like.DShe is creative and loves to explore in her mind.Confucianism(儒家思想)has been followed by Chinese people for more than two thousand years.To help people understand how to behave towards others,Confucianism teaches the Five Constants(五常).These are ren,yi,li,
13、zhi and xin.They are general virtues(美德)around the world.The most important two are ren and li.Ren is the feeling of care and love we should have for others.Confucius explained ren could best be understood as loving others.He is famous for teaching people“What you do not want done to yourself,do not
14、 do to others”.It is quite similar to what is known in the West as the Golden Rule(treat others as you wish to be treated).While the meaning of ren is easy to understand,li is a little harder to express.It can be thought of as duty or even respect.Generally,li is the way we should connect with peopl
15、e in our everyday life.In Confucian writings,discussions about li include the proper way to drink tea and how to remember ancestors(祖先).While ren is mostly about our opinions and feelings,li is about how we express our opinions and feelings towards others and towards the world around us.Perhaps the
16、most well-known Confucian virtue is xiao.This is the duty children have to their parents.Xiao means loving,respecting,obeying and taking care of ones parents in their old age.In Confucianism,xiao is important for a harmonious(和谐的)society:Without it,the whole world would fall into a mess.14Which are
17、the most important of the Five Constants?ARen and yi.BRen and li.CLi and xin.DYi and zhi.15What is the best Chinese for the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?A博学于文，约之以礼。B学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。C己所不欲，勿施于人。D君子和而不同，小人同而不和。16Which of the following is an example of li?ABuilding a peaceful society.BTaking care of
18、 ones children.CObeying rules for drinking tea.DLearning all through ones life.17What does the passage mainly tell us about Confucianism?AIts general virtues.BIts long history.CIts new challenges.DIts golden rules.Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep per night.However,in adolescence(青春期)change
19、s to the bodys sleep cycle make it difficult for teens to fall asleep early.Many cannot fall asleep until 10:30 p.m.or even later and most of them will feel sleepy if they have to get up too early.Scientists recommend that both middle and high schools begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m.Later school star
20、t times support the natural needs of teenagers and increase their sleeping time.Here are some other benefits of later school start times:More time for a healthy breakfastWhen running late in the mornings,students are likely to go without breakfast.With an empty stomach,one finds it difficult to focu
21、s(集中)in class.When they are always in a hurry,students may form unhealthy eating habits.With extra time before going to school,students can eat a well-balanced breakfast and focus more on learning.Fewer behavioral(行为的)problemsTeens experience mood changes as a common result of this special period of
22、 life.Less sleep may cause worries,stress and unhappiness.When they get enough sleep,students are calm and peaceful and their moods do not change suddenly.Theyre less likely to feel worried,unhappy or get angry.For parents,children with more sleep are easier to live with.Better performance(表现)in stu
23、dySleep loss hurts attention,memory and brain development.Students with less sleep have difficulty paying attention in class and are likely to have lower grades.Students with enough sleep can be more energetic during the day and more willing to learn.They are also less likely to fall asleep in class
24、 and more able to understand what they learn.In conclusion,starting school later helps students get a better nights sleep.It improves their chances of eating,behaving and performing better.18According to the passage,what may cause teenagers to stay up?ATheir low grades.BTheir empty stomachs.CTheir b
25、odys sleep cycle.DTheir heavy homework.19How can sleep loss influence students study?AIt gives them much energy.BIt does harm to the brain.CIt saves more time for study.DIt improves their memory.20Whats the writers main purpose in writing this passage?ATo explain reasons for students stress.BTo desc
26、ribe bad habits caused by sleep loss.CTo discuss scientists research on healthy food.DTo introduce benefits of later school start times.21In which part of the website can you probably find this passage?AEducation.BFashion.CSports.DTechnology.It was my first day at school.It was also Miss Carolines f
27、irst day to be a teacher.Miss Caroline began the day by reading us a story about cats.Then she started to teach us the alphabet(字母表).When Miss Caroline discovered that I was literate(有读写能力的),she said,“Tell your father not to teach you any more.Its best to begin reading and writing with a fresh mind.
28、”After supper that night,Atticus sat down with the paper and called,“Scout,ready to read?”I told Atticus I didnt feel very well and didnt think Id go to school any more if it was all right with him.“You never went to school and you do all right,so Ill just stay home too.You can teach me like Grandad
29、dy taught you.”“No,I cant,”said Atticus.“I have to make a living.Besides,theyd put me in prison if I kept you at home.Now whats the matter?”I told him what happened at school.“Miss Caroline said you taught me all wrong,so we cant ever read any more.Please dont send me back,please sir.”“First of all,
30、”he said,“if you can learn a simple trick,Scout,youll get along a lot better with all kinds of people.You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view”“Sir?”“until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”Atticus continued,“You learned many things today.Mis
31、s Caroline learned several things herself.We could not expect her to learn all our ways in one day,and we should understand her when she knew no better.”“But if I keep on going to school,we cant ever read any more”“Thats really worrying you,isnt it?”“Yes,sir.”When Atticus looked at me,I saw the look
32、 on his face that always made me expect something.“Do you know what a compromise(妥协)is?”he asked.“Breaking the law?”“No,an agreement.It works this way,”he said.“If you promise me to go to school,well go on reading every night as usual.Is it OK?”“Yes sir!”22What happened to Scout on her first day at
33、school?AShe was not able to read the alphabet.BShe lost interest in reading and writing.CShe couldnt follow Miss Caroline in class.DShe was asked to stop learning from Atticus.23What does the underlined part in Paragraph 11 mean?ATo play a small trick on him.BTo walk hand in hand with him.CTo tell h
34、im about your thoughts.DTo think from his point of view.24What did Scout agree to do towards the end of the story?AGo to school.BStay at home.CTeach herself.DMake a living.25What can we infer from the passage?AScout didnt trust Atticus.BScout didnt like reading.CAtticus was a wise father.DAtticus wa
35、s mad at Scout.三、阅读还原 7 选 5 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。I once gave a lesson to a group of primary school students for a TV program.I suggested that we create small gardens.First,I asked the students to look for their favorite place in the school.26 Then I had each of the
36、m describe their experiences of nature in a small garden.In a box of about one and a half by two feet,they were free to organizesoil,stones,leaves and grass.Even as an active garden designer,I was impressed with their imagination.27 One child created“water”that flowed into a“lake”;another child put
37、grass in a way to represent“wind”;and yet another child tried hard to create shade.28 That was why they took great interest when they created their small gardens.They spent a wonderful time together with nature.29 If you notice a stone lying on the ground,pick it up and hold it.When you see beautifu
38、l flowers by the side of the road,stop and enjoy the pleasant smell.Then,inside your mind,create a small garden of your own.30 AIt will relax you.BFlowers like these are all around you.CThe gardens were built many years ago.DTry spending time with nature yourself.EThe gardens they made were really c
39、reative.FOnce there,I let them try hard to empty their minds.GThese children were often busy doing their schoolwork.四、根据汉语提示填空 31We must stay together _(无论什么)happens.32We offered to look after our _(邻居的)dog when she was away.33Our country has a _(骄傲的)record of sporting achievement.34Some of my _(英雄)
40、are real people,and some are from stories.五、根据首字母填空 35The whole town is c_ the opening of the new bridge with a huge party.36Although Ive met her only once or t_,I can tell that she has a strong personality.37To get everybody in the discussion,Miss Su has d_ our class into six groups.38We all look f
41、_ to the day when scientists discover more secrets of outer space.六、短文选词填空 请认真阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。in front ofmovememberhappycompleteThe Shenzhou XV mission(飞行任务)crew(乘组)returned to Earth on June 4 after a six-month mission.The crew 39 are Fei Junlong,Deng Qingming
42、and Zhang Lu.After everything was ready,the astronauts were carried out of the capsule(返回舱)one by one and placed on chairs 40 the capsule.Then,the astronauts shared their feelings and thoughts with a reporter from CCTV in a live program.Fei said,“We have 41 our tasks before returning safely to Earth
43、.We are all in good condition.”Deng said,“I expected the chance to fly into space for twenty-five years.It was the 42 moment of my life to know that I could be in the mission.”Zhang said,“We will go back to training as soon as possible.We will always be ready to return to space.”After the interview,
44、the astronauts were 43 away for health checks.七、语法填空 请认真阅读下面短文，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Dancing with the LightA few years ago,I visited the Classical Gardens of Suzhou.During the visit,my attention was drawn away from the plants,bridges and stones,towards 44 walls of the gardens.Mostly whit
45、e,some parts of the walls are losing small 45 (piece)of their covering.This creates space in which light and plants can be 46 (see).The walls are not only the boundaries of the gardens,but they also form protected paths that guide you on a trip.The memory of the white walls stayed with me.I kept 47
46、(imagine)how many shadows(影)could be collected by them to dance with the light.This fantastic moment was so lively 48 I came back to explore it with my camera.Working 49 (free)with these walls and their marks,I began to feel like collecting all the stories that were painted there.Weather and time ha
47、ve turned these 50 (amaze)white walls into Chinese landscape paintings.I 51 (take)the photos during the month of June,just after the rain.The air was full of small drops of water,showing the light and the color 52 the things around.As color was born out of a dance between light and a body,when photo
48、graphing in color I found 53 (I)enjoying a moment of this dance.八、阅读回答问题 请认真阅读下面材料，用英语回答材料后的问题。Reporter:Why do you love Suzhou?Zekro:When I was a child,my parents told me that love has no boundaries.They told me the purpose of life is to serve people and make contributions to our society.Since my wi
49、fe and I came to Suzhou twenty-four years ago,I have never stopped showing my love in action.Ive taught the latest technology to my students in Suzhou University for free.Ive helped people in need,caring for sick children,sending money to disaster areas and teaching African drumming to poor children
50、.Ive also worked closely with Suzhou government to introduce Suzhou to foreigners.Many friends often call me the Ambassador(大使)of Suzhou.Reporter:Please tell us about Happy Home Club.Zekro:Seven years ago,I opened Finland Home Cafe to introduce Finnish(芬兰的)culture to our Chinese friends through food
51、 and music.One meaningful activity we hold every week is Happy Home Club.It is open from 7:00 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.on Fridays.Its for everybody who loves to make new friends,learn about life and practice their English.The most recent topics for Happy Home Club are:Why we sleep;How to read a book;Remember
52、 to say thank youReporter:What else do you want to say to people who are watching our TV show?Zekro:Those who are interested in our culture,food and topics are most welcome to our Cafe.Please come and share your stories with us.Together,we can make a difference.54How long have Zekro and his wife liv
53、ed in Suzhou?_55Why do Zekros friends call him“the Ambassador of Suzhou”?_56Please write another good topic for Happy Home Club and explain your reason.(Avoid any topics of Happy Home Club that are mentioned in this paper.)_九、讲稿 57Happy Home Club 本期的主题是“How to make Suzhou more beautiful”，你打算以“Starti
54、ng from me and now”为题向中外朋友介绍你的想法，请你用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：1.触动你的一件事情；2.这件事给你的启示；3.你的倡议。注意：1.词数：100 左右。2.内容完整（照抄阅读语篇不得分）3.文中不得出现与考生相关的真实校名和姓名等信息。Starting from me and now_参考答案：1C 2A 3B 4A 5C 6A 7D 8B 9C 10D11C 12A 13D14B 15C 16C 17A18C 19B 20D 21A22D 23D 24A 25C26F 27E 28G 29D 30A31whatever32neighbours/neighb
55、ors33proud34heroes35(c)elebrating36(t)wice37(d)ivided38(f)orward39members 40in front of 41completed 42happiest 43moved44the 45pieces 46seen 47imagining 48that 49freely 50amazing 51took 52of 53myself54For twenty-four years.55Because Zekro has worked closely with Suzhou government to introduce Suzhou
56、to foreigners.56How to make new friends.Because friends are very important in our life.(言之有理即可)57例文Starting from me and nowLast weekend,I went to the city park with my classmates.When we got there,we were amazed that there were different kinds of rubbish on the ground.We felt very sad about that.The
57、 city is our home,so we should try our best to keep the city clean.First of all,we should protect our environment.Dont throw rubbish around or spit anywhere.Wed better plant more trees to make the air clean.Second,we are supposed to be friendly and helpful to others.Third,we ought to obey the traffic rules.Dont ride too fast or play on the street.Last but not least,remember to save energy.Turn off the lights and taps in time.As long as we try our best and starting from me and now,I believe Suzhou will become more and more beautiful.
