南京市2013年初中毕业生学业考试
英 语
注意事项：
1. 本试卷共10页。全卷满分96分。考试时间为120分钟。试题包含选择题和非选择题。考生答题全部答在答题卡上，答在本试卷上无效。
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选择题（共45分）
20. 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。
1. ---Do you know Mo Yan?
---Of course. He won the 2012 Nobel Prize for Literature _________ the age of 57.
A. in B. at C. on D. to
2. ---_________ film do you prefer, Lost in Thailand or Life of Pi, Madee?
---Lost in Thailand. I like comedies because they often make me laugh.
A. What B. Whatever C. whose D. Which
3. ---Why are you so excited today?
---We were told _________ a picnic this weekend.
A. have B. to have C. having D. had
4. Linda’s father hates waiting in long lines. I think he’s just not very _______.
A. patient B. talented C. popular D. powerful
5. ---Finish your homework __________ you can’t play computer games, Jim.
---All right, Mum.
A. but B. till C. and D. or
6. Mr White, the principal, has made a great _________ to the growth of the school.
A. contribution B. progress C. invention D. protection
7. There __________ still some apple juice in the fridge. It’s not necessary for us to go to the
supermarket noom
12. I’m surprised that John is only 25. I thought he was ________ , for he seems to be in his thirties.
A. old B. older C. young D. younger
13. It’s said that an Asian Culture Village__________ inside the AYG Village in Nanjing in the coming Asian Youth Games period.
A. builds B. is building C. will be built D. was built
14. ---I visited the Purple Mountain Observatory last Sunday.
---__________ Why didn’t you tell me earlier?
A. You did? B. I hope so.
C. Have a good time D. It’s kind of you.
15. ---You won the first prize in the Physics competiti on.
---__________. I made several terrible mistakes.
A.I think so B. You must be joking
C. You are welcome D. It doesn’t matter
二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，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。
Scientists study the world and learn about things using a process called the scientific method(方法). By asking important questions and 16 the answers, it is possible to make amazing discoveries! Sometimes a scientist is 17 to answer his own questions, but if he has taken good notes another scientist may come along later who is able to use new knowledge to answer it.
When you use the scientific method to 18 an experiment, you start by making observations(观察) about something that 19 you. Based on your observations, you make a hypothesis. This is using 20 you know to make a smart guess about what you think could happen. Then you are ready to begin your experiment. All 21 your experiment you take down notes, which are 22 experiment date(资料). You are constantly making observations during this time. You may make discoveries that cause you to improve your experiment as you go. 23 , you conclude your experiment and begin to look over your notes to decide what it all means. Based on what you have learned, you make a final statement about 24 your hypothesis was correct or not. You have to have reasons and evidence to support what you are saying.
Using the scientific method can be difficult, but rewarding. Because all the steps are organized in a process, the 25 are more valid(可信的). When you provide observations as evidence to support what you are saying, your ideas are more likely to be accepted.
16. A. waiting for B. searching for C. worrying about D. complaining about
17. A. unable B. sure C. ready D. surprised
18. A. read B. refuse C. prevent D. conduct
19. A. hurts B. represents C. interests D. attacks
20. A. what B. when C. why D. which
21. A. without B. including C. except D. during
22. A. controlled B. arranged C. called D. carried
23. A. Obviously B. Suddenly C. Finally D. Mostly
24. A. whether B. what C. how D. when
25. A. problem B. results C. services D. aims
三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
It is your first day at a new school. How will you find your way around?
26. You get off the bus at the corner of Clark Street and 10th Street. You are closest to ___________.
A. Science Lab B. Room 4 C. Gym D. Cafeteria
27. The principal tells you to see Miss Mack in Room 4. You leave Office and walk __________.
A. east B. west C. south D. north
28. As you’re buying lunch , you notice that Cafeteria is opposite ___________.
A. Room 3 B. Office C. Room 1 D. Science Lab
B
The Best Way to See Lakeland
29. What can you see if you choose Tour A?
A. Yewdale Valley B. Coniston Water
C. Castlerigg Stone Circle D. Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top farm
30. How much will Simon, a boy of 12, and his father pay if they want to choose Tour A and Tour B?
A. £84.00 B. £109.00 C. £104.00 D. £144.00
31. When does the coach leave Windermere if you choose Tour B?
A. 09.45 hrs B. 17.00 hrs C. 12.00 hrs D. 16.30 hrs
C
“My dear lady,” says Holmes. “You’re shivering. Are you old? Do you want a cup of hot tea?”
“I’m not cold,” the woman replies, “I fear for my life!”
“We are here to help you. Don’t worry about anything. I don’t know you. But I know many things about you. For example, I know how you travel. You came to London by train. You also ride to the train station on a horse-drawn wagon(马车).”
“Why, yes. You’re right. But how do you know these things?”
“ I see a return ticket in your glove. I see fresh mud on the left arm of your dress. Now tell us your problem.”
“My name is Helen Stoner,” she states, “ My mother and father are dead. I am living with my stepfather, Dr Grimesby Roylott. He comes from a rich family. But they are no longer rich. They have nothing except a small piece of land and a huge old house. We are living in the house. Dr Roylott is using my mother’s money for expenses(开支). Part of it was for my sister and me. It was for our marriages.”
Holmes is sitting in his chair. His eyes are closed. He is listen ing carefully to Helen’s story. He hears every detail.
Helen continues. “My stepfather has no friends. He fights with everyone. He is strong and gets angry quickly. Everyone is afraid of him.”
“He has no friends at all?” asks Holmes.
“No. He talks to no one except the gypsies. They are poor people who travel from place to place. A band of gypsies is staying on our land right noonsider
六、书面表达（满分15分）
One possible version:
Dear Sir/Madam
I am Li Ming from Sunshine Secondary School, a YOG demo school of Nanjing. I am writing to ask for some information about your culture, as our school is preparing a Denmark culture corner to build up friendships between teens.
I’m very proud that our city will be the host of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. We are planning to introduce your culture and your life. Would you please send some to us? We would be grateful for your help if you do.
At the same time, we are really happy to invite you and your students to come to Nanjing in the summer of 2014. Welcome to Nanjing!
Yours sincerely
Li Ming