2020年7月29日江苏省徐州市鼓楼区(初中英语)笔试考试真题答案解析



一、完形填空。共 20 小题,每小题 0.5 分,共 10 分

(一)

Every year, more books on happiness are published. And every year, more people feel depressed because they do not see themselves as happy. They don’t remember or know what it feels like, and instead, they feel     1     that they aren’t as happy as everyone says they should be. This is really a sad state of     2     affairs.

The books, blogs, YouTube videos and advice columns will tell you that if you read, exercise,     3     journals, stay busy, help others, eat health, read and increase your intimacy every day, then you too can be happy.

The simple     4     is that no one can be happy all the time. That doesn’t     5     you have to be sad, angry, or     6     the rest of the time but that you can find a middle ground called 7     . This middle ground is a good place mentally and emotionally, and spending time there is a healthy     8     .

Contentment is somewhere between     9     and peaceful. When you are in that place, the stuff of life can be going on around you, but you don’t need to allow it to     10     you. And that, my friends, is a very nice way to     11     life.

I find contentment in walks and in writing, and in talking with my partner and     12     each other that our life is good, despite temporary     13     or scary moments. Because I know about myself and I can respond     14     . Doing this takes away     15     and will keep you from losing your state of contentment.

If there is even one thing that puts you in a state of contentment — you do it     16     and early enough each day — it will help you go through any     17     you may have to face later.

Right at this moment, things around me are still a little     18     — such is life — but I am feeling pretty good     19     I am actively living my     20     . I am now content, and that feeling will last the whole day through. You can do the same.

1

1.______

A、pleased
B、excited
C、guilty
D、annoyed

2

2.______

A、physical
B、educational
C、emotional
D、current

3

3.______

A、research
B、write
C、discover
D、hold

4

4.______

A、news
B、promise
C、saying
D、truth

5

5.______

A、mean
B、intend
C、suppose
D、believe

6

6.______

A、desperate
B、reluctant
C、awkward
D、depressed

7

7.______

A、contentment
B、encouragement
C、commitment
D、appointment

8

8.______

A、admit
B、result
C、choice
D、diet

9

9.______

A、content
B、satisfied
C、cautious
D、safe

10

10.______

A、attack
B、fall
C、bother
D、spoil

11

11.______

A、go through
B、pick up
C、set aside
D、go about

12

12.______

A、advocating
B、repeating
C、urging
D、reminding

13

13.______

A、thrills
B、setbacks
C、shocks
D、differences

14

14.______

A、absolutely
B、quickly
C、causally
D、differently

15

15.______

A、happiness
B、thoughts
C、stress
D、shortcomings

16

16.______

A、deliberately
B、regularly
C、cautiously
D、severely

17

17.______

A、challenges
B、desires
C、experiences
D、affairs

18

18.______

A、out of shape
B、out of control
C、out of reach
D、out of date

19

19.______

A、because
B、if
C、though
D、while

20

20.______

A、way
B、process
C、expectation
D、purpose

二、阅读理解。共 6 小题,每小题 2 分,共 12 分

(二)

A

Many images of animated island life have emerged in various corners of social media since the end of March. The reason behind this trend is the arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons a video game released by Nintendo.

Gamers can do anything they want, including checking in with friends and interacting with many animal assistants. Days are spent on an island catching fish, picking fruit and growing crops, without any need to achieve defined objectives.

The relaxing and lively atmosphere of the game attracts numerous young gamers globally. “It’s a low-pressure life sim where you’re free to fill the days however you like,” commented Russ Frushtick of US gaming website Polygon.

The popularity of Animal Crossing is also a reflection of individuals desire for distraction during this tough time. “I think it’s a perfect game because it gathers the things I like and the lifestyle I expect, especially during the period of the pandemic,” Xiaoyi, a loyal gamer of Animal Crossing, told Yicai.com.

At this time of social distancing caused by the COVTD- 19 outbreak this game can give people more interaction without any burden. Ashmush, a fan of the game, even used the game to have a virtual wedding with fireworks and a heart-shaped carpet on the beach; she was able to have her wedding, which had been canceled due to the pandemic.

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According to the passage, it can be inferred that Animal Crossing: New Horizons______.

A、is a game with relaxing and lively atmosphere and popular among all-aged gamers
B、has emerged in various corners of social media before the end of March
C、is a high-pressure life sim which is caused by the COVID- 19 outbreak
D、has better format and brings joy and faith to the public with its good features

22

The author’s purpose to tell Ashmush’s example is to tell people that ______.

A、a wedding is such an important presentation though it may be virtual
B、COVID- 19 is such a serious pandemic that wedding can just be virtual
C、Animal Crossing is such a great game that people can interact without burden
D、Ashmush was so poor at the tough time that she had to cancel the wedding

(三)

B

Are you fed up with staring at a computer screen for hours straight just to review your classes? It’s a problem that many of us encounter. So why not pick your headset and learn via a podcast?

Podcast, or boke, refers to a range of audio programs on different audio platforms . According to China Daily, podcasts have become popular among young Chinese people who would like to enjoy the peace and power of learning through sound.

Established in 2012, China’s largest online audio platform, Ximalaya saw its subscribers pass 600 million by December 2019. Among these users over 46 percent were born between 1990s and 2000s. On average, active users listen to podcasts for nearly three hours per day.

The emergence of domestic online radio platforms and the convenience brought about by smart devices are certainly two reasons for the popularity of the format. Its flexible nature also makes it a winner among the young audience.

“Audio is a good medium for content that can break the limit of time and space,” Jiang Feng, vice-president of Ximalaya, told China Daily. He added that podcasts have become an important channel for people to acquire information and knowledge. It also can accompany listeners in many different circumstances including working, studying, exercising, traveling and just before going to bed.

Apart from providing company, the new media form also gives people a platform to speak out about important issues.

A senior high school student who wanted to be admitted to the Central Academy of Drama failed his national college entrance examination twice. He talked about the pressure he faced on an audio program called Please Listen, launched by Mango TV on Feb. 19, 2020. The program was designed to relieve audiences ’ worries by sharing their own stories.

Podcasts tend to be a discussion, and just like real life conversations; they follow a flexible structure and usually last for at least an hour. “More often than not, you can’t summarize two or three important points from those conversations, like you could from articles. They often do not have conclusions, either. It’s a very freeform medium that is very friendly to listeners,” Pan Aijuan, a podcast listener and book editor at a publishing house, told China Daily.

At the same time, the use of podcasts trains people to first listen to others before offering one’s own opinions. It helps build up our patience and listening skills. Cheng Yanliang, a co-founder of the podcast Left and Right, stated that “audio programs can filter those bad- tempered people who would lose patience after reading several paragraphs and start writing awful comments to insult others” .

With such advantages, “podcasts are entering the mainstream in China”, noted China Daily.

23

Why does the author mention Ximalaya in the third paragraph?

A、To inform the readers of its fast development.
B、To show the impact it has on users.
C、To discuss the characteristics of podcasts.
D、To demonstrate the popularity of podcasts in China.

24

What is the main aim of the audio program Please Listen?

A、To help audiences ease their worries.
B、To amuse audiences in different ways.
C、To allow audiences to comment on current affairs.
D、To give audiences a platform to acquire knowledge.

25

Why does Pan Aijuan think podcasts are friendly to listeners?

A、They can accompany listeners in different circumstances.
B、They provide listeners with a sea of information.
C、Their content usually follows a flexible structure.
D、It is quite easy to draw a conclusion from a podcast.

26

How can podcasts influence people’s personality according to the text?

A、They can make people more cheerful.
B、They can make people more patient.
C、They can make people lose their temper more easily.
D、They can help break the habit of insulting people online.

三、简答题。共 1 小题,共6 分

(四)

语篇“animal extinction”主要讲述了恐龙灭绝的过程及原因,下面是教师A及教师B的教学活动设计。根据英语学习,你认为哪一位老师的设计更为合理?为什么?

教师A:

Activity 1: Pre-reading questions:

What kind of animals are endangered? Why do animals die out?

Activity 2: Read the text and find the reasons of dinosaur extinction.

Activity 3: Explain the process and reasons of dinosaur extinction in groups.

Activity 4: Translate the text and explain the words in the text.

教师B:

Activity 1: Play a short video about animal extinction.

Activity 2: Read the text and draw the structure of the text.

Activity 3: Work in pairs and make a dialogue about the reason of dinosaur extinction.

Activity 4: Discuss in groups: What do you think of the reasons why dinosaurs disappeared mentioned in the passage? Why?

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我认为教师______设计更为合理。

理由如下(请用中文作答):_______________________。

四、书面表达。共 1 小题,共12分

(五)

认真阅读下面有关世界粮食危机的内容并完成写作任务。

Half of the world’s population could face food shortages by the end of this century due to climate change, a new study warned Thursday.

According to researchers, there is a 90 percent probability that by 2100 the minimum temperatures in the tropics and sub-tropical regions will be higher than the maximums so far recorded in those areas.

The effect on crop-growing in those regions would be dire, according to the projections based on direct observations and data culled from 23 computer models on the planet’s evolving climate patterns.

The stresses on global food production from temperature alone are going to be huge, and that doesn’t take into account water supplies stressed by the higher temperatures, said David Battisti, a University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor.

In the tropics, the warmest temperatures will cut maize and rice harvests by 20 to 40 percent, the researchers said.

The hotter weather will also reduce the moisture in the soil, cutting yields even further.

Some three billion people, or half the world’s population, currently live in tropical and sub- tropical regions, and their number is set to double by the end of the century.

These regions stretch from northern India, southern China to much of Australia and all of Africa, and also extend from the southern United States to northern Argentina and southern Brazil.

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写作内容:

(1)谈谈节约粮食的意义(不少于2点);

(2)请举例说明在实际生活中你能为节约粮食做哪些事情。 

写作要求:

(1)写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句;

(2)作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;

(3)不必写标题,字数150左右。

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