黄冈市黄冈中学2019年自主招生英语模拟试题(一) (含答案)

C.is a Greek word from Hebrew D.means “to be firm”in French

41.As an English word, the word amen________. A.first appeared after the arrival of French B.first appeared around the year 700

C.first appeared in the document written by Eadfirth D.was borrowed by a translator called Aldred 42.Which of the following is true?

A.The Hebrew root of the word amen means “wealth” B.The word mammom also means “to be firm” C.Mammom in English means “wealth”or “possessions” D.The word firmness has negative undertone 43.The passage mainly want to tell us______.

A.The history and the development of the word amen B.The history and development of English C.The different meaning of the word amen D.The effects of Latin on English

C

Love, success, happiness, family and freedom—how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life. Question: Could you introduce yourself first?

Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.

Q: What are your great memories?

A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories. Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?

A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent. Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?

A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.

Q: How do your get along with your parents?

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A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.

44. If you were Misbah, what would you like to do best when you were a child?

A．to spend holidays with his family C．to be free from worry A．A colorful life. C． Peaceful and free life. A．By chatting on the Internet. B．By calling them sometimes. C．By visiting them weekly D．By writing them letters.

47. What does the underlined word contact probably mean?

A．联系方式 B．接触方式 C．谈话方式 D．生活方式

D

Many years ago, I lived in a western country. I got my first job in the city and I was excited to go to work by bus.Each morning I left home in time to catch the 8．05 bus．One morning, when the bus were coming, I saw an elderly lady at the bus stop with a dog beside her．There were some teenagers behind her.

The bus arrived and we got on．Unlike in eastern countries, only eight passengers were permitted to travel standing．I was inside the bus when the the conductor called, \passengers! The last one who got on, please get off\me.

I thought it was me who had to get off. I turned and saw the elderly lady was about to get off．I told her to stay and got off instead. To my surprise, when I moved past her did I realize she was blind! Her companion was her guide dog!

After work, I made the return journey．What a surprise! The lady and her dog were there! I was really pleased because I would get a chance to speak with her．I started the conversation and she immediately recognized my Asian accent(口音)! She asked if I was the same person who helped her that morning．

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B．to live in the countryside D. to get close to nature B．A beautiful house. D．Money for his family.

45. What things did Misbah want most when he was a child?

46. In which way does Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?

From then on it was a long happy conversation.The bus arrived. We got on, and we were able to choose any seats as the bus was empty. Our journey started, and so did her friendship． 48. Why did the writer get off the bus? A.He wanted to help the old lady. B.He was the last one to get on the bus. C.He had got something important to do D.He didn’t like the teenagers in front of him 49. How did the author feel when he met the lady again? A.nervous and uncomfortable B.surprised and happy C.unhappy and bored D.worried and sad

50. The writer most probably come from? A.England B.Canada C.Australia D.Singapore 51. From the text, what can we know about the writer? A.ready to help other people B.sorry to find the lady blind C.interested in travelling by bus D.was excited to find another better job

E

Napoga is a 12-year-old girl in Ghana (加纳), Africa. It is hard for her family to get clean water. Every morning, she leaves home at half past five to get clean water for her family in a village far away. It takes her six hours to get enough clean water for daily cooking and drinking. She has no time to go to school or to play with her friends. Millions of people in the world are like Napoga. They can’t get enough clean water to keep healthy.

Earth Day is April 22. But on all other days, we must also remember it. The water we use is Water covers 70% of the earth’s surface. But most of that is sea water. We can’t use it for very You probably feel lucky that your life isn’t as hard as Napoga’s. But that doesn’t mean you the most important natural resource on the earth.

many things. Fresh water covers only 1% of the earth’s surface.

don’t have to worry about water. We all face serious water problems. One of them is water pollution. All kinds of things from cars, factories, farms and homes make our rivers, lakes, and oceans dirty. Polluted water is very bad for people to drink. And dirty water is bad for fish, too. Now, 34% of all kinds of fish are dying out.

How do cars and factories make our water dirty? First, they pollute the air. Then, when it rains,

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the rain water comes down and makes our drinking water dirty. Dirty rain, called acid rain (酸雨), is also bad for plants, animals and buildings.

Scientists say that in 30 years, more than half of the people in the world won’t have enough clean water. We have to learn how to save more water for ourselves and our children. Here is some advice for saving water:

●Turn off the water while you brush your teeth. You can save as much as 450 liters each month. ●Leaky taps (漏水的龙头) waste a lot of water. Fix them right away!

●You can easily cut your 10-minute showers in half—and you’ll be just as clean. ●When you wash dishes, don’t let the water run.

●Only wash clothes when you have a lot to wash. If your washing machine isn’t full, you’re wasting water!

52. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. Napoga went to get clean water before she went to school every morning B. Napoga didn’t go to school in order to get clean water

C. Napoga went to get clean water before she went to school after she finished school every morning

D. Napoga went to get clean water before she went to school after she played with her friends every morning 53. On the earth, _______. A. there is 71% of fresh water B. we don’t need to worry about water C. there is very little water for our living D. sea water is widely used than fresh water 54. Which of the following wastes water?

A. we need ten minutes if we want a clean shower

B. we should put enough clothes when we wash them in washing machines C. you should keep yourself clean by having a shower for five minutes D. don’t let the water run when we brush our teeth and wash dishes. 55. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Clean water means much to human beings and living things around us.. B. Water is the most important natural resource on the earth. C. Something must be done to prevent water form being polluted. D. It’s time to take care of the water we use.

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