2015年上海市中考英语模拟试卷4

Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写)

Ⅵ. Reading comprehension (阅读理解) (共50分)

A. Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) (12分)

According to Argyle (1978), humans have over 700, 000 forms of body languages. Here are a few examples of how body parts are used for communicating in different parts of the world. Head

In most societies, nodding head means agreement. But in some countries, like parts of Greece, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Turkey, nodding head means \ In most Asian cultures, the bead is where the spirit is and one should not touch another's head. Nose

Tapping the nose is more common in Europe than in the United States. It means \信任的) \in Italy. Blowing (抠) the nose on public streets, while seen as an impolite gesture in North America, is a common practice in some Asian countries. This rids the body of waste, therefore, it is seen as healthy. Meanwhile, the Asians do not understand why the Americans blow their noses onto a Kleenex (一种品牌的面巾纸) that is put back in their pocket and carried with them throughout the day. Arms

Some cultures, like the Italians, use their arms freely. Others, like the Japanese, are more reserved (矜持的). In Japan it is considered impolite to gesture with broad movements of the arms. Legs and Feet

Sitting cross-legged is common in North America and some European countries but it is viewed as disrespectful in Asia and the Middle East where a solid and balanced sitting posture (坐姿) is popular. In Asia and the Middle East, one should never point or move an object with their feet in these cultures, 69. In most countries, nodding head means _______.

A) agreement B) disagreement C) happiness D) thinking 70. \

A) Turkey B) Japan C) Greece D) Bulgaria 71. If you are in America, you should _______.

A) blow your nose on public street B) not sit cross-legged

C) blow your nose onto a piece of paper D) not nod when you agree with something 72. Sitting cross legged is considered disrespectful in________.

A) North America B) England C) some European countries D) Asia and the Middle East

73. It is considered________ to gesture with broad movements of the arms in Japan. A) polite B) gentle C) impolite D) rude 74. The purpose of the passage is _______.

A) to tell us how to behave when travelling abroad

B) to give a few examples of body language in different parts of the world C) to tell us how to use our body parts

D) to tell us the importance of body language

B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)（12分）

Sherlock Holmes, a famous British detective, often helped people with their personal trouble.

Once a girl came to visit him with a personal problem. Her parents died and ___75___her a lot of money. She was living with her uncle now. Her problem was a long whistle often interrupted her during her___76___. Her uncle___77___she lived seemed to be acting strangely towards her.

After hearing what the girl___78___, Sherlock Holmes decided to___79___ her and her uncle's bedrooms. Then he found a hole___80___ the two rooms and the red bell rope tied upon the pillow of her bed. Holmes told the girl that her life was in danger, and he decided to spend the night in the girl's room to see what would happen.

75. A) left B) gave C) passed D) offered 76. A) sleeping B) sleep C) sleepy D) asleep 77. A) whom B) with that C) with whom D) in whom 78. A) said B) explained C) told D) spoke 79. A) visit B) examine C) look about D) look after 80. A) in B) into C) between D) among

C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给)（14分） Good morning, class!

Today, I'll talk about going online. We know that there are too many n___81___bars around us. The Internet can make our Life interesting and enjoyable. Many of us like g___82___ online very much because we can learn how to use a computer and get more information from the Internet. We can learn English. We can read some good newspapers and magazines. We can make ourselves clever by p___83___ computer games. And we can send e-mails to our friends quickly. We can chat online with our friends. It can help us g___84___in touch with people all over the world. But some of us s___85___too much time in playing computer games and some s___ 86___in the net bars all day and all night. As a result, they do worse and worse in their lessons and they don't s___87___ well any more. I don't think we should spend too much time online when it is time for us to study. We can surf online during summer or winter holidays.

D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题) (12分)

People who live in the countryside generally live longer than those who live in the city. A number of reasons may help explain this point.

To start with, farmers arc in close contact (按触) with nature. They breathe fresh air. They make friends with trees and stones, cows and dogs. They listen to the songs of birds. They fight with strong winds. This contact with nature is good for the health of both body and spirit.

Next, hard physical work keeps farmers fit and healthy. It is widely believed that farmers suffer from far less diseases than people in the city. There are many

diseases that are common in the city, but not in the countryside. For example, near-sightedness is almost unknown to farmers. Besides, being free from urban pressure does good to the health of farmers.

Moreover, because there are less cars, motorcars and other kinds of vehicles, one can walk more freely without being afraid of accidents. The environment is better in the countryside, which makes the farmers live a quiet and peaceful life.

The farmers can also get fresh grain, vegetables, fruits and milk easily. They enjoy these advantages that people living in the city cannot. 88. What is mainly discussed in the passage?

_____________________________________________________________ 89. How many reasons does the writer give to support his point?

______________________________________________________________ 90. What's the writer's main idea in the second paragraph?

______________________________________________________________ 91. What keeps farmers fit and healthy according to the writer's second reason? ______________________________________________________________ 92. Is the environment better in the city or in the countryside?

______________________________________________________________ 93. What about fre.sh food?

______________________________________________________________ Ⅶ. Writing (作文) (共20分)

94. Complete the message in more than 60 words according to the situation given(根 据所给的句子完成便条，不少于60个同，标点符号不占格）

Situation: Suppose you and your parents are going on vacation. Please leave a message for your aunt Judy. Ask her to help you take care of your house.