2023年湖南省常德市中考英語試卷
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第一部分 閱讀技能閱讀下面的材料，從每題所給的A、B、C三個選項中，選出最佳選項回答問題。
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（1）Which kind of injuries may happen slowly？Many injuries（傷害）happen suddenly.For example，if you fall off a bicycle and break your arm，it happens very quickly.But computer injuries happen slowly. Your eyes Too much light can injure your eyes，so never sit too close to a computer screen.Your eyes should be at least 50 centimeters from the screen.Remember to look away from it sometimes.This gives your eyes a rest.When you use a computer，the window should be on your left or your right.If it is behind you，the light will reflect（反射）on the screen.If the windows are in front of you，the sun and the screen will both shine into your eyes. △ Hand and wrist（手腕）injuries can happen because the hands and wrists are moved in the same way hundreds of times.If you use a keyboard for a long time，follow these three rules：
（1）Rest your wrists on something.
（2）Keep your elbows at the same height as the keyboard.
（3）Stop sometimes and exercise your hands，wrists and fingers in a different way.Your back Some people sit for many hours in front of a computer.If you sit in a wrong way，you can injure your back or your neck.So you should sit with your back straight.The top part of the screen should be in front of your eyes.Your forearms，wrists and hands should all be parallel（平行）to the floor.If you are sitting for a long time，get up every 30 minutes and exercise your arms，legs and neck. Enjoy your computer，but use it safely.
A．You use your computer correctly.
B．You fall off a bicycle and break your arm.
C．You sit in a wrong way for many hours in front of a computer.
（2）How far should you keep your eyes from the screen？
A．At least 30 cm.
B．At least 50 cm.
C．At least 70 cm.
（3）Which can best be for "△"？
A．Your hands and wrists.
B．Your head and neck.
C．Your legs and feet.
（4）What does the writer tell us in the passage？
A．You'd better not use the computer.
B．Enjoy your computer，but use it safely.
C．Keep away from the computer to be safe.組卷：11引用：1難度：0.5 -
2．Irwin Corey was a famous American film actor.But today，the story you will read is not about his achievements in film but about his begging（乞討） life.
He became a beggar once and often walked in the streets of Manhattan.He wore old and broken clotjye.ais.He was very thin and seemed to be weak，looking like a poor homeless old man.
△He only asked for some change from passing drivers，and then he gave the driver a free copy of the newspaper he bought.Each time he asked for money，he was always smiling and also told jokes to the drivers.The drivers thought him kind and humorous，so they never let him go empty-handed.
Although all the money he begged was coins，he still made lots of money at the end of the day.Irwin Corey had been begging for money for many years.However，he didn't spend any of the money he had asked for.Every time the money was up to a certain amount（量），he donated it to a charity which bought medical supplies for Cuban children.For 17 years，he donated all his hard-earned money to the charity.
He was not short of money.He lived in a ＄3.5 million big house.He was not a beggar，either. "On the one hand，I just want to help people in need.On the other hand，begging can make me feel not lonely，as my wife had passed away，" he said.
（1）What is the story about？
A．Irwin's achievements in films.
B．Irwin's begging life.
C．Irwin's poor life.
（2）Which can best take the place of "△" in the third paragraph？
A．He begged for money in a special way.
B．He thought the drivers were rich.
C．He was a successful film star.
（3）What did the drivers think of Irwin Corey？
A．Friendly but lonely.
B．Kind and famous.
C．Kind and humorous.
（4）What can we learn from the passage？
A．Irwin was actually rich.
B．Irwin was a poor homeless old man.
C．Irwin donated all his money to charity.組卷：20引用：1難度：0.7 -
3．Toys and games are fun，but inventing them is serious business.Big toy companies treat it even more serious，because the more toys they sell，the more money they make.They have adults who do nothing but think up new toys.Sometimes they even work in locked rooms so no one can steal their ideas!
But not every new to y is invented that way.Some of the best inventions are made by kids.Thirteen-year-old Casey loved to play golf.He invented a way to make the game more fun.He invented a new golf tee （球座）.It is called the Bio tees.Most golf tees are made from wood，but Casey's tee is made out of recycled paper.It does not harm the environment.Casey started his own company to make his new tee.He's already had orders for millions of them.
Jessica invented a toy when she was only eight.Jessica likes to jump rope.She jumps alone and she jumps with friends.To jump alone，you need a short rope.With friends，you need a long rope.So Jessica invented a new kind of jump rope.The length of Jessica's jump rope can be modified（調(diào)整）.It can be made long to jump with friends.Or it can be made short to jump alone.When you finish jumping，you can even turn the jump rope into a belt.Now Jessica has a business to sell her jump ropes.
Do you have a great idea for a new invention？Give your idea a try.It may become the next Bio tee or latest jump ropes.
（1）Why do some adults work in locked rooms when they think up new toys？
A．To keep their ideas from being stolen.
B．To invent more toys.
C．To make more money.
（2）What is Casey's golf tee made out of？
A．Wood.
B．Gold.
C．Recycled paper.
（3）How old was Jessica when she invented the new kind of jump rope？
A．13.
B．10.
C．8.
（4）Whom may the writer call on to try ideas for new inventions？
A．Teachers.
B．Kids.
C．Parents.組卷：26引用：5難度：0.5 -
4．Indoor and outdoor gardening has become more and more popular.It helps us build a stronger connection（連接） with nature and makes us feel more relaxed.
Gardening is reported to be good for the environment and wildlife.Gardens offer a home to wildlife.They also act as passages for nature.allowing wildlife to move from one place to the next. △ One study found that gardening for 30 minutes can be compared with playing badminton，volleyball or practicing yoga.
Gardening can improve your mood in lots of ways.If you feel nervous or worried，looking after plants can help to keep your mind on something else.Watching a seed（種子） grow into a healthy plant can make you feel happy and satisfied.According to a study，people who garden 2-3 times a week have a 6.6% higher happiness score and 4.2% lower stress level compared to people who don't garden at all.
Gardening is a great way to connect with nature and people.When you are new to a place，you can get to know your neighbors by sharing fruit or vegetables you grow with them.And it is an easy way to start conversations and show how friendly you are.You could also find friends with the same hobby in the gardening club.If there's no club，start your own gardening club and invite your friends to join you.
Why not get some fresh air and try to grow something right now？
（1）What does the underlined word "passages" in Paragraph 2 mean？
A．文章
B．家園
C．通道
（2）Which of the following can be put in the "△"？
A．It is friendly to them.
B．It's also great for your health.
C．It makes a big difference to our life.
（3）According to the study，how do people feel when they garden 2-3 times a week？
A．More pleased.
B．More stressed.
C．Less relaxed.
（4）How can you easily connect with your neighbors when you are new to a place？
A．By sharing fruit or vegetables you grow.
B．By inviting them to join a club.
C．By growing something.組卷：23引用：1難度：0.4 -
5．Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon？Many people feel this way after lunch.They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness.Or，in summer，they may think it is the heat.However，the real reason lies inside their bodies.At that time，about eight hours after you wake up，your body temperature goes down.This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy.
In many parts of the world，people take naps（打盹） in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer weather，in which the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon.
Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any weather.A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind，which is good for health in general.In countries where naps are traditional，people don't often have problems such as heart disease.
Many working people，unluckily，have no time to take naps.Though doctors may advise taking naps，employers（老板） do not allow it!If you do have the chance，however，here are a few tips about making the most of your nap.Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up.A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterwards.If you do not have enough time，try a short nap—even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.
（1）Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon？
A．It's very hot in summer.
B．You eat too much for lunch.
C．Your body temperature goes down at that time.
（2）What does the underlined word"This"mean in the second paragraph？
A．The heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon.
B．Naps are good for everyone in any weather.
C．People take naps in the middle of the day.
（3）According to the passage，what's the best time to take a nap if you get up at 6 a.m.？
A．At 11 a.m.
B．At 2 p.m.
C．At 4 p.m.
（4）What would be the best title for the passage？
A．All For a Nap
B．Just For a Rest
C．A Special Sleep組卷：24引用：3難度：0.5
第二部分 知識運用第一節(jié) 完形填空閱讀下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后從短文后各題所給的A、B、C三個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
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6．I used to be shy and my first day at the new school made me look silly in front of the class.The（1）sent me to the blackboard to write my name and address.I knew my name and address， （2）how to spell them， 'knew how to write them， （3）standing at the blackboard with the eyes of the many girls and boys looking at me made me nervous.I was （4）to write a single（單個的） letter.
"Write down your name，" the teacher said to me.I lifted the white chalk to the （5）.As I was about to write my name，my mind went （6）.I could not remember my name，not even the （7）letter."Just forget about us and write your name and address，" said the teacher.I wanted to write but my hand （8）to move.The children began to whisper（低聲說）. "Don't you know your name？" asked the teacher.I looked at her and could not answer.The teacher stood up and walked to my side， （9）me to give me confidence.She put her hand softly （10）my shoulder and asked， "What's your name？"
"Richard Wright，" I whispered.And then I （11）my name very quickly.
"Now，can you write？"
"Yes，madam."
（12），I turned to the blackboard.I wrote my name and address down （13）and correctly. "Good boy.You may go to （14）seat，"said the teacher..
Today I can still remember my teacher's words and （15）.They meant a lot to me.（1） A．teacher B．monitor C．student （2） A．forgot B．knew C．remembered （3） A．a(chǎn)nd B．but C．or （4） A．silly B．ready C．unable （5） A．blackboard B．desk C．notebook （6） A．calm B．clear C．empty （7） A．first B．second C．last （8） A．started B．refused C．wanted （9） A．staring at B．shouting at C．smiling at （10） A．in B．on C．to （11） A．called B．spelled C．wrote （12） A．Again B．Then C．Suddenly （13） A．carelessly B．nervously C．quickly （14） A．his B．my C．your （15） A．encouragement B．lesson C．praise 組卷：39引用：1難度：0.5
第二節(jié) 回答問題閱讀下面材料，然后根據(jù)材料內(nèi)容簡要回答下列問題。
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19．John：Hey，Kate，why weren't you at the school basketball competition yesterday？I called you so many times，but you didn't answer.
Kate：Sorry，John.I left my phone at home.
John：What were you doing at the time of the competition？
Kate：Well，I left my house late and when the competition started，I was still making my way to school.
John：Then what happened？
Kate：When I got to the bus stop，I realized that my bag was still at home!
John：But why didn't you just go home to get your bag？
Kate：I did，but while I was running back home，I saw a dog by the side of the road and it was hurt.
John：Oh，so I'm sure you helped the dog.I know how much you love animals.
Kate：Yes，I wanted to call the Animal Helpline，but I didn't have my phone so I had to wait someone to walk by.Then I used his phone to call the helpline.
John：OK.No wonder you didn't make it to the competition.
Kate：Yes，I'm so sorry I wasn't there to cheer you on，but I'm happy that your team won!
（1）Was Kate at the school competition yesterday？
（2）What was Kate doing when the competition started？
（3）When did Kate realize that her bag was at home？
（4）Where did Kate find the dog？
（5）Who helped Kate to call the Animal Helpline，John or a stranger？組卷：13引用：1難度：0.7
第三節(jié) 讀后改寫
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20．假設(shè)你是第二節(jié)（回答問題）材料中的 Kate，請寫一篇80詞以上的英語短文，講述你昨天沒有來觀看籃球賽的原因，以便在英語課上做值日生報告。
注意：（1）不得出現(xiàn)姓名和校名等真實信息；
（2）請按照以下格式作答。
Hello，everyone!I'm glad to be on duty today.Now I'd like to tell you why I missed the basketball competition yesterday.
Thank you.組卷：18引用：1難度：0.5