2023 年湖南常德中考英语真题及答案
(满分 100 分, 考试时间 90 分钟)
第 I 卷
第一部分 阅读技能 (共 20 小题; 每小题 2 分, 满分 40 分)
阅读下面的材料, 从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中, 选出最佳选项回答问题。
A
Many injuries (伤害) happen suddenly. For example, if you fall off a bicycle
and break your arm, it happens very quickly. But computer injuries happen slowly.
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
Your
a rest.
eyes
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.
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
Your
with your back straight. The top part of the screen should be in front
back
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.
1. Which kind of injuries may happen slowly?
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.
B
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 (乞讨) life.
He became a beggar once and often walked in the streets of Manhattan. He wore
old and broken clothes. 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.
5. What is the story about?
A. Irwin’s achievements in films.
B. Irwin’s
begging life.
C. Irwin’s poor life.
6. 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.
7. What did the drivers think of Irwin Corey?
A. Friendly but lonely.
B. Kind and famous.
C. Kind and
humorous.
8. 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.
C
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 toy 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 (调整). 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.
9. 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.
10. What is Casey’s golf tee made out of?
A. Wood.
B. Gold.
C. Recycled paper.
11. How old was Jessica when she invented the new kind of jump rope?
A. 13.
B. 10.
C. 8.
12. Whom may the writer call on to try ideas for new inventions?
A. Teachers.
B. Kids.
C. Parents.
D
Indoor and outdoor gardening has become more and more popular. It helps us build
a stronger connection (连接) 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
(种子) 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?
13. What does the underlined word “passages” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. 文章
B. 家园
C. 通道
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
E
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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. All Need a Nap
B. Just For a Rest
C. A Special Sleep
第二部分 知识运用 (共两节, 满分 30 分)
第一节 完形填空 (共 15 小题; 每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分)
阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中,选出可以填
入空白处的最佳选项。
I used to be shy and my first day at the new school made me look silly in front
of the class. The ____21____ sent me to the blackboard to write my name and address.
I knew my name and address, ____22____ how to spell them, knew how to write them,
____23____ standing at the blackboard with the eyes of the many girls and boys looking
at me made me nervous. I was ____24____ to write a single (单个的) letter.
“Write down your name,” the teacher said to me. I lifted the white chalk to
the ____25____. As I was about to write my name, my mind went ____26____. I could
not remember my name, not even the ____27____ letter. “Just forget about us and
write your name and address,” said the teacher. I wanted to write but my hand
____28____ to move. The children began to whisper (低声说). “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, ____29____ me to give me confidence. She put her hand softly
____30____ my shoulder and asked, “What’s your name?”
“Richard Wright,” I whispered. And then I ____31____ my name very quickly.
“Now, can you write?”
“Yes, madam.”
____32____, I turned to the blackboard. I wrote my name and address down
____33____ and correctly. “Good boy. You may go to ____34____ seat,” said the
teacher.
Today I can still remember my teacher’s words and ____35____. They meant a lot
to me.
21. A. teacher
B. monitor
22. A. forgot
23. A. and
24. A. silly
25. A. blackboard
26. A. calm
27. A. first
28. A. started
B. knew
B. but
B. ready
B. desk
B. clear
B. second
B. refused
C. student
C. remembered
C. or
C. unable
C. notebook
C. empty
C. last
C. wanted
29. A. staring at
B. shouting at
C. smiling at
30. A. in
31. A. called
32. A. Again
B. on
B. spelled
B. Then
33. A. carelessly
B. nervously
34. A. his
B. my
35. A. encouragement
B. lesson
第 II 卷
C. to
C. wrote
C. Suddenly
C. quickly
C. your
C. praise
第二节 语法填空 (共 15 小题; 每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分)
阅读下面的材料, 在空白处填入适当内容 (1 个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式 (1 个或几
个单词), 使句子通顺正确。
36. —What do you want to be when you grow up?
—I want to be ________ actor.
37. —How often do you watch the game show?
—________ (two) a week.
38. —Look! What are the boys doing?
—They ________ (play) basketball.
39. —What did you do in class this morning, Sally?
—We had a ________ (discuss), about Chinese culture.
40. The car is old, but it still runs very ________ (good).
41. —What are you usually doing ________ a quarter to eight in the morning?
—Generally, I am having my breakfast at home.
42. The Yangtze River is one of ________ (long) rivers in the world.
43. —Do you know the book Between a Rock and a Hard Place?
—Yes, it ________ (write) by Aron Ralston.
44. —What’s your prediction about the future?
—I think there ________ (be) less pollution.
45. ________ it’s normal to want successful children, it’s even more important
to have happy children.
One evening, a clever man, Haojia went to get some water. To his surprise,