2017-2018学年第二学期广州海珠区九年级一模英语试卷word版附解析

going to space except for a talking point-indeed, the rocket could carry some important scientific instruments instead – but when viewed as a show for a private space company which hopes to be the future of personal space travel, everything becomes more reasonable. The idea behind that plan is that it makes such space trip much cheaper, since private companies can develop and build the rockets. The companies can then increase the money they man earn with other private satellite launches and other work, cutting down the cost of space travel.

(36). What did the rocket carry to space?

A. A car with nothing. C. A car with a model.

B. A car with a human driver. D. A car with a human passenger.

(37). What is people’s opinion about this space trip to Mars?

A. They are excited about it.

B. Few of them know about the space trip. C. They don’t like the idea of the space trip.

D. They are worried about the high price of the space trip.

(38). What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 8 refer to?

A. NASA. B. Falcon Heavy. C. SpaceX company D. Mr. Musk’s own car.

(39). According to the passage, Elon Musk sent a car to the space in order to ___.

A. test his new car.

B. help carry important scientific tools. C. raise the price of the private space trip. D. let more people know about him and his work

(40). The passage can be best described as a (an) _________.

A. science research B. news report C. adventure story

(D)

D. book review

Eating out Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try everything new? Check out one of these hot new restaurants. This week’s top recommendation Foreign taste! Last Days of the Raj A recently located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken. For brave customers there is extra hot A Taste of Tuscany Whether you’d like a great value-for-money lunch or a relaxed evening meal, this is the place for you. The cooks have all been trained in Italy and they make both traditional and fashionable Italian dishes. We recommend the pasta and seafood. Your British Caff Remember when cafes full of English breakfasts-sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs - with a strong cup of tea Well this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite songs from the 1980s. Fast Best Fast food doesn’t have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you dream of a healthy hamburger in American style all on the table in super – quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren’t bad either. Special focus! The Lemon Tree This pretty restaurant serves healthy food completely made of vegetable which is tasty too. Come in for a vegetarian snack at lunchtime or a cappuccino and a delicious piece of cake in the afternoon. Food is brought from local producers whenever possible. Chessy Bites A restaurant that only serves cheese in lots of different forms. They serve reasonably prices lunches but dinner can be expensive. Lovely food and looking onto an amazing flower garden. The Chocolate Box The owner of this small cage used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realized she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don’t come here. They only do desserts! Lots of chocolate cakes. Musical Chairs Have you noticed how music improved the taste of your food? This new restaurant has different types of live music every night except Sundays, and excellent food to go with it. Monday is classic rock night, so see you there!

(41). Which restaurants are good ones to taste foreign food?

A. Chessy Bites and The Chocolate Box. B. Your British Caff and The Lemon Tree.

C. The Lemon Tree and The Chocolate Box. D. Last Days of the Raj and A Taste of Tuscany.

(42). Who is most likely to eat in The Lemon Tree?

A. A lady who enjoys having salad. B. A man who likes lemon very much. C. A boy who enjoys eating fish and chips. D. A girl who prefers to have cakes for lunch.

(43). Which restaurant will you recommend to your friend if he loves food as well

as music?

A. Fast Best and Your British Caff. B. Musical Chairs and Cheesy Bites. C. Chessy Bites and The Chocolate Box. D. Musical Chairs and Your British Caff.

(44). What can we learn from the passage?

A. You can only eat cheese in Chessy Bites. B. Musical Chair is a restaurant with a long history. C. The cooks of A Taste of Tuscany are all from Italy. D The owner of the chocolate box can make nothing but cakes.

(45). Where can you probably find these passage?

A. In a fashion magazine. C. In an on-line city guide.

B. On a school newspaper. D. In an on-line ticket center.

第二节 阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该

项涂黑。

According to a common saying, “Honesty is the best policy.” But in daily life,

honesty can be difficult. Lying often seems like a good way to impress people or avoid blame for mistakes. (46)________ But besides all this, honesty really is worth the effort.

One clear reason for honesty is that lies are difficult to hide because they are