2024年江苏省苏州市中考英语模拟试卷
一、完形填空
1．（10分）For three days，Dr.Diarra Boubacar didn't get a single patient.Then on the fourth day，a woman opened the door
The doctor had to run after her and said， "I can help you with the problem.If my（1） is not helpful，I will not take any money from you，"
The woman finally（2） his suggestion，and she felt well after she had the treatment.She started bringing her relatives there，and they all became Boubacar's patients.Gradually（3） doctors in the hospital.
Born in Mali，an African country，Boubacar first came to China in 1984 to study Chinese in Beijing.
When completing the course，he chose to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine （TCM） in Guangzhou.（4） there were many ancient Chinese characters in the medical textbook，students had to learn more about ancient Chinese history，culture and literature.
"That's a subject（5） Chinese people find difficult.It's surely a great（6） to me too." Dr.Boubacar said.But with his hard work，Boubacar（7） became the first foreigner to get a doctoral（博士的） degree in TCM.He now works in a hospital in Chengdu，Sichuan Province.
However，his work did not（8） in the hospitals of big cities.In 1997，he also joined a WHO training project in Yunnan Province.Since then，he has（9） more than 3000 village doctors.They together helped many villagers with their health care.And they did that for free.
Even though Boubacar is（10） medicine in China，he has not forgotten about his people back in Mali.He plans to build a hospital with an educational centre where people can learn TCM in Africa in the future. "If they learn TCM there，they will be able to treat people in Africa in a very cheap and effective way
（1） A．promise B．discovery C．treatment D．research
（2） A．offered B．doubted C．accepted D．remembered
（3） A．popular B．serious C．unusual D．polite
（4） A．If B．Unless C．Though D．Since
（5） A．even B．just C．always D．perhaps
（6） A．hope B．chance C．present D．challenge
（7） A．especially B．suddenly C．finally D．probably
（8） A．increase B．stop C．continue D．succeed
（9） A．cured B．trained C．thanked D．greeted
（10） A．developing B．organizing C．operating D．practicing
二、阅读理解 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
2．（6分）"A friend in need is a friend indeed." Friends are important to us.Friends help us get through hard times.Friends also influence us a lot.Let's enjoy two poems about friendship.
To Wang LunI，Li Bai，sit aboard a ship about to go.When suddenly onshore your farewell songs o'erflow.However deep the Lake of Peach Blossoms （桃花） may be.It is not so deep，Wang Lun!As your love for me. A Time to Talk （By Robert Frost）When a friend calls to me from the roadAnd slows his horse to a meaning walk，I don't standstill and look aroundOn all the hills I haven't hoed （锄地），And shout from where I am，what is it？No，not as there is a time to talk.I push my hoe in the ground，Blade（锄头）—end up and five feet tall.And I go up to the stonewallFor a friendly visit.
Both poems are famous in their cultures，but they tell different stories.Li Bai described the scene （场景） of his friend seeing him off.US poet Robert Frost wrote about a friend's visit when he was working.Li made a comparison.His poem shows the friendship between him and his friend is deeper than the deep water.Frost's poem，tells the readers that we should stop what we are doing to talk with our friends.It tells us that nothing should get in the way of spending time with friends.The language is simple but sincere.
（1）What are friends in the passage？
①Friends are not in need.
②Friends are important to us.
③Friends influence us a lot.
④Friends help us get through hard times.
A．①②③
B．①②④
C．①③④
D．②③④
（2）What scene did Li Bai describe in the poem？
A．Ships on the lake.
B．Peach Blossoms.
C．Wang Lun seeing him off.
D．Songs sung by Wang Lun.
（3）What is the main idea of the last paragraph？
A．The end of the friendship.
B．The writers of the poems.
C．The comparison of people.
D．The analysis （分析） of the poems.
3．（8分）The traditional Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.In China，the 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago to guide agricultural （农业的） production.But solar term culture is still useful today to guide people's lives through cultural activities.
Great Heat，the 12th solar term of year，began this year on July 22 and ended on August 6.During Great Heat
Great Heat is a season of harvesting （收割）.During this time，the sunshine，and heavy rainfall are good for the plants.But many natural disasters also happen.So，it's important to harvest and plant in time.
Sending the Great Heat ship is a tradition in Taizhou.The ship is full of all kinds of meat.More than 50 fishermen take turns carrying the ship as they walk through the streets.The ship will finally be pulled out of the port and burned at sea.People believe that is a symbol of good harvests and health.
Great Heat is a season with most crickets （蝶蜂） in the countryside.Cricket fighting is a popular game for some people in China during this period.The custom dates back over 1，000 years ago.
People in different places enjoy different food.For example，in southern Shandong，people would like to drink mutton soup.Grass jelly is very popular in Guangdong because there is a saying "Eating grass jelly in Great Heat will make you stay young".
（1）Ancient Chinese people created 24 solar terms to .
A．keep a healthy life
B．serve different food
C．help farming
D．enjoy different food
（2）Great Heat lasted for days this year.
A．6
B．16
C．22
D．20
（3）According to the passage， .
A．Great Heat is an important time to harvest and plant
B．cricket fighting games are getting popular in China now
C．people in Guangdong enjoy mutton soup during Great Heat
D．in China，people would like to drink mutton soup
（4）Which of the following shows the structure of the passage？ （P＝Paragraph）
A．
B．
C．
D．
4．（8分）Do you know how to get on well with people？Do you ever feel shy？What situation makes you feel shy？Do you sometimes feel that you don't know how to interest people and have conversations with them？Do people find an excuse to leave you as soon as they can？
Try listening!Here is an example of mine．
One evening last week，I was sitting with Hannah，and she said to me， "Why do you say that suddenly？" She said， "Well，you always stop to listen to me．"
Here is some advice about listening：
※ Show the other person that you are listening．
※ Look at them．
※ Smile and nod quite often．
※ Shake your head or raise your eyebrows if you don't follow what they are saying．
※ Don't tap your foot because this will show impatience．
※ Don't look at your watch unless you really have to know the time．If you show the impatience，then the other person won't make friends with you any more．
A good listener has magic!A good listener can make people feel good，and is as important as a good talker at a party．But just listening is not enough．One should listen smartly by trying to find out what the other person would really like to communicate．
（1）Hannah thought her mother was great because ．
A．her mother always listened to her
B．her mother was busy
C．her mother got on well with others
D．her mother was sitting with her
（2）When you are listening to others，you shouldn't ．
A．look at your watch all the time
B．look at their eyes
C．smile and nod
D．show your attitude
（3）If you tap your foot when listening to others，maybe you'll ．
A．be a good listener
B．lose their friendship
C．agree with them
D．be a good friend
（4）What should be the best title of the passage？
A．How to make friends．
B．How to talk to people．
C．How to be a good listener．
D．How to know a person．
5．（8分）
Hearts and Hands
At Denver there was a flood of passengers into the coaches on the eastbound B．&；M.Express.In one coach there sat a very young woman dressed in elegant taste.Among the newcomers were two young men，one of handsome presence with a young；the other a messy，glum﹣faced person
As they passed down the aisle of the coach the only vacant seat offered was the one facing the attractive young woman.Here the linked couple seated themselves.The young woman's glance fell upon them with a distant，quick disinterest；then with a lovely smile brightening her face and a tender pink coloring her rounded cheeks，sweet voice flowed.
"Well，Mr.Easton，if you will make me speak first
The younger man roused himself sharply at the sound of her voice，seemed to struggle with a slight embarrassment which he threw off instantly，and then clasped her fingers with his left hand.
"It's Miss Fairchild，" he said，with a smile. "I'll ask you to excuse the other hand
He slightly raised his right hand，bound at the wrist by the shining "bracelet" to the left one of his companion.The glad look in the girl's eyes slowly changed to a confused horror.The glow faded from her cheeks.Her lips parted in a vague，relaxing distress.Easton，as if amused，was about to speak again when the other，stopped him.The glum﹣faced man had been watching the girl.
"You'll excuse me for speaking，miss，but I see you've met the marshal（执行官）.If you'll ask him to speak a word for me when we get to the prison he'll do it，and it'll make things easier for me there.He's taking me to Leavenworth prison.It's seven years for cheating."
"Oh!" said the girl，with a deep breath and returning color. "So that is what you are doing out here？A marshal!"
"My dear Miss Fairchild，" said Easton，calmly，and you know it takes money to keep step with our crowd in Washington.I saw this opening in the West，and—well（大使），but —"
"The ambassador，"said the girl，warmlyAnd so now you are one of these dashing Western heroes，and you ride and shoot and go into all kinds of dangers. That's different from the Washington life.You have been missed from the old crowd."
The girl's eyes，fascinated，went back，to rest upon the glittering handcuffs.
"Don't you worry about them，miss，" said the other man. "All marshals handcuff themselves to their prisoners to keep them from getting away.Mr.Easton knows his business."
"Will we see you again soon in Washington？" asked the girl.
"Not soon，I think，" said Easton. "My butterfly days are over
"I love the West，" said the girl carelessly.Her eyes were shining softly.She looked away out the car window.She began to speak truly and simply without the gloss of style and manner："Mamma and I spent the summer in Denver.She went home a week ago because father was slightly ill.I could live and be happy in the West.I think the air here agrees with me.Money isn't everything.But people always misunderstand things and remain stupid—"
"Say，Mr.Marshal，"growled the glum﹣faced man. "This isn't quite fair.I'm needing a drink and haven't had a smoke all day.Haven't you talked long enough？Take me in the smoker now
The bound travelers rose to their feet，Easton with the same slow smile on his face.
"I can't deny a want for tobacco，" he said，lightly. "It's the one friend of the unluck.Good﹣bye，you know." He held out his hand for a farewell.
"It's too bad you are not going East，" she said，reclothing herself with manner and style. "But you must go on to Leavenworth
"Yes，" said Easton， "I must go on to Leavenworth."
The two men walked down the aisle into the smoker.
The two passengers in a seat nearby had heard most of the conversation.Said one of them： "That marshal's a good sort of chap.Some of these Western fellows are all right."
"Pretty young to hold an office like that，isn't he？" asked the other.
"Young!" exclaimed the first speaker， "Why—Oh!Didn't you catch on？ Say—did you ever know an officer to handcuff a prisoner to his right hand？"
（1）Why did Mr.Easton seem ashamed when he met Miss Fairchild？
A．His clothes were messy and dirty.
B．He was ashamed of lying to Miss Fairchild.
C．He didn't hold a high position as ambassador.
D．He was handcuffed to another man.
（2）The underlined word "agree with" in Paragraph 15 is closest in meaning to .
A．be of the same opinion
B．be good for
C．be fresh and clean
D．be popular and welcome
（3）Which of the underlined sentences tells us Mr.Easton's true identity（身份）？
A．but I see you've met the marshal before.
B．And so now you arc one of these dashing Western heroes， …
C．Pretty young to hold an office like that，isn't he？
D．Say—did you ever know an officer to handcuff a prisoner to his right hand？
（4）What does "Hearts" in the title "Hearts and Hands" stand for？
A．Easton's love for money.
B．Miss Fairchild's enjoyment of the West.
C．The marshal's kindness toward Easton.
D．The passenger's praise for the marshal.
三、信息还原
6．（5分）Getting enough sleep is important for your health.Not having enough sleep can increase a person's risk of developing serious diseases.So when life gets so busy that you can't get enough sleep，being able to take a nap （小睡） can work wonders for your health.However（1）
Find nap length（长度）
Every person has a different perfect nap length.For most people it's between 10 and 20 minutes long.Anything longer than that increases your chances of waking up during a deep﹣sleep cycle.（2） So try out naps of different lengths up to 20 minutes long，and find out what works best for you.
Set an alarm（闹钟）
（3） Setting an alarm can avoid the worry of accidentally oversleeping，which can often keep people awake.Also，make sure you have a dark，quiet place to take your nap.
（4）
If you know you are unable to get a good night's sleep because of a coming night﹣shift（夜班）or party，it's important to nap in the afternoon beforehand. （5） But avoid naps in the late afternoon or evening.
A.Plan early
B.Form a habit
C.Nap length is important，so is setting an alarm.
D.This is the reason why you feel tired after a nap.
E.So here are a few simple tips to have better naps.
F.Failing to get enough sleep over time leads to a shorter life.
G.Trying to make up for lost sleep the following day is useless.
四、词汇检测 A）根据下列句子所给的汉语注释和首字母，在答题卷标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
7．（1分）Have you considered （比较） the two models？Maybe you'll change your mind．
8．（1分）Judy hopes her dog and cat can live （和平地） under one roof.
9．（1分） China has （选择） its own system different from the Western model，which is proved to be more suitable.
10．（1分） People suffered through many wars in the early t century.
11．（1分） In modern times，with the development of Chinese operas，the huqin was renamed the erhu and later it s through out China.
12．（1分） Exercise also r stress，which is very bad for the memory.
13．（1分） Many young people like Zhu Bajie because of his sense of h ，which often makes them laugh.
14．（1分） C with their journey，life we live now is much more comfortable.We should cherish it.
15．（5分）
program look up manage instead of simple
CHATBOTS ﹣ What they do and why they matter
Chatbots are changing the way customers interact（互动） with businesses.
Think about this，（1） clicking on link on a company's website，you could（2） type a question and get an immediate answer.Some companies are working to make this a reality using chatbots.Chatbots are computer（3） that can communicate with human beings by phone，on messaging apps （应用软件） or on websites.
Chatbots can（4） information，answer frequently asked questions（FAQs） and collect information from users.They can be used to（5） payments for online shopping，to help users decide what they want to buy and to make appointments.
五、短文填空阅读下面短文，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
16．（10分）In PE lessons，Mr Black announced that everyone had to run one mile around the track on the playground.There was nothing Riya was afraid of more than（1） （ have） to run a whole mile.To her，the word "a mile " was considered as（2） long distance.
When Mr Black（3） （ blow） his whistle（哨子），Riya thought she would be left far behind.However，（4） （ other） couldn't keep up with them actually.It's just（5） （ begin），" she thought，"I' ll be the（6） （ slow） one in the race for sure."
Riya started using a mind trick（7） herself.She stopped thinking about the word "mile".Instead，she made efforts to reach the shadow（阴影） of a tree up ahead on the track.Then she insisted on running to the spot where she track curved（弯曲），she tried to see（8） she could complete her first lap.One lap divided into two，then three，then four.（9） （ final），Riya finished（10） （ run）a whole mile.Goals are easier to achieve in small steps!
六、阅读表达
17．（7分）Suzhou，a cultural city with a history of more than 2500 years，is in East China's Jiangsu Province.Sixty﹣nine classical Chinese gardens are kept in good condition in the city
Suzhou is located in the Taihu Lake basin，in the lower reach of the Yangtze River，where the geographical conditions are perfect for building gardens.As a classic representative of Chinese classical gardens，which dates back to the Western Zhou dynasty.During the Tang and Song dynasties，Suzhou became prosperous（繁荣）
Taihu Lake basin is rich in strangely shaped stones，known as Taihu Lake Stone，which are excellent materials for gardens and courtyard arrangements.Chinese garden designers are good at making use of the limited space.By adding basic elements like Taihu Lake Stone，the designers seek to create views that look like a painting from every angle.
When you walk in the gardens，you will have a feeling of travelling through time and space，as if you were wandering in a Chinese landscape painting.
（1）How many classical gardens of Suzhou are included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List？
（2）What makes Suzhou gardens world﹣famous？Please give two reasons.
（3）Besides the gardens，what else in Suzhou would you like to recommend to foreign visitors？And why？
七.书面表达
18．（25分）"青春需早为，岂能长少年。"世间有很多美好的东西，如生命、健康、时间、亲情友情……，谈谈你最珍惜什么，为什么最珍惜它
内容要点：
●What do you value most in your life？Why？
●How do you value it in your daily life？
注意：①词数100字左右；②文中不能出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
There are many things we should value in our life._______________
2024年江苏省苏州市中考英语模拟试卷
参考答案与试题解析
一、完形填空
1．【分析】本文介绍了出生于非洲的Boubacar在中国学习中医，并计划在非洲推广中医的故事。
【解答】（1）考查名词。句意：如果我的治疗没有帮助。A.承诺；C.治疗。根据The had run her said， can you the ，医生对病人说如果治疗没有帮助就不收钱。
（2）考查动词。句意：女人最终接受了他的建议。A.提供；C.接受。根据she well she the ，可知女人接受了建议 为她治疗。
（3）考查形容词。句意：渐渐地 医生成了这家医院里最受欢迎的医生之一；B.严肃的；D.礼貌的 started her there they became patients（她开始带她的亲戚来这里，可知Boubacar成了最受欢迎的医生之一。
（4）考查连词。句意：由于医学教材中有许多古代汉字、文化和文学；B.除非；D.由于，前一句是后一句的原因。故选D。
（5）考查副词。句意：这是一门甚至中国人都觉得困难的学科；B.仅仅；D.或许，所以他应该是说"甚至中国人都觉得这是一门困难的学科"。
（6）考查名词。句意：这对我来说当然也是一个巨大的挑战；B.机会；D.挑战 a subject even Chinese find ，可知这对Boubacar 。故选D。
（7）考查副词。句意：但凭借他的努力。A.特别地；C.最终。根据 his work（凭借他的努力）。故选C。
（8）考查动词。句意：然而。A.增加；C.继续。根据In ，he joined a training in Province（1997年，可知他的工作没有停止。
（9）考查动词。句意：从那时起。A.治疗；C.感谢。根据he joined a training in Province（他还参加了世界卫生组织在云南省的一个培训项目）。故选B。
（10）考查动词。句意：即使Boubacar在中国行医。A.发展；C.操作，从事 now in a in ，Sichuan ，可知他在中国从事医务工作。
【点评】首先通读全文，了解文章大意，紧紧抓住上下文语境所提供的信息，然后明确词意，结合所学语法，运用排除法逐一选出答案，最后再通读全文核对答案。
二、阅读理解 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
2．【分析】本文介绍了两首关于友谊的诗歌。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段提到"Friends important us.Friends us through times.Friends influence a lot."（朋友对我们很重要。朋友也对我们影响很大，朋友对我们很重要，朋友也对我们有很大影响。
（2）细节理解题。根据最后一段提到"Li described scene of friend him 。）可知。故选C。
（3）段落大意题。根据最后一段"Both are in cultures they different ，但它们讲述了不同的故事，最后一段是对于诗歌主题的分析。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
3．【分析】短文主要介绍中国有24个节气，并详细说明了大暑这个节气到来时，人们的一些文化活动和吃的食物等。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段In ，the solar were thousands years to agricultural production.（在中国，用来指导农业生产，古代中国人创造了二十四节气来帮助农耕。
（2）细节理解题。根据第二段Great ，the solar of ，began year July and on 6.（大暑，从今年7月22日开始到7月6日结束，大暑持续16天。
（3）细节理解题。根据第二段Great is a of （收割）.During time sunshine temperatures heavy are for plants.But natural also ，it's to and in 。在这段时间里、高温和大雨对植物都有好处。所以。）可知。故选：A。
（4）文章结构题。根据第一段介绍中国传统的历法把一年分为24个节气，及第三段到第六段"大暑是收获的季节、斗蟋蟀，结构应该是"总﹣总﹣分"。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
4．【分析】本文主要讲述了如何做一个好的倾听者，并给出了一些建议。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据She said，although you are always busy．"（她说："嗯，但你总是会停下来听我说话，汉娜的妈妈虽然很忙。故选A。
（2）细节理解题。根据Don't look at your watch unless you really have to know the time，否则不要看表，不要一直看表。
（3）理解推断题。根据Don't tap your foot because this will show impatience，因为这会显示出不耐烦，不能抖动脚，那可能会失去友谊。
（4）最佳标题题。通读全文可知，并给出了一些建议。故选C。
【点评】在通读全文的基础上，根据全文大意，展开逻辑思维，瞻前顾后，认真辨析选项，仔细推敲，确定最佳答案。
5．【分析】本文是美国著名作家欧.亨利的短篇小说——《心与手》。
【解答】（1）推理判断题。根据第一段提到"The two were handcuffed together."（两个人被铐在一起，seemed to struggle with a slight embarrassment which he threw off instantly，年轻的男人猛地振作起来，但他立即摆脱了尴尬。）可知，故选D。
（2）词句猜测题。根据第十五段提到"I could live and be happy in the West.I think the air here agrees with me."（我可以在西部快乐地生活。）可知，觉得西方的空气很适合她，故选B。
（3）推理判断题。根据最后一段提到"Say—did you ever know an officer to handcuff a prisoner to his right hand？）可知，所以伊斯顿是囚犯。
（4）推理判断题。通读全文可知，假装自己是囚犯，故选C。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
三、信息还原
6．【分析】短文讲了充足的睡眠对你的健康很重要。详细地介绍了一些简单的小贴士可以让你更好地打盹。
【解答】细节推理题。
（1）根据前句However，after a people feel and tired they before. （然而，人们通常会感到困倦。）可知说的是小睡，应说因此。故选E。
（2）根据前句Anything longer that your of up a deep﹣sleep 。）可知说的是睡得久不一定是好事，应说这就是你午睡后感到疲倦的原因。故选D。
（3）根据前句Set an ，结合选项，设置闹钟也很重要。
（4）根据后句If you you unable get a night's because a coming party important nap the beforehand. （如果你知道自己因为要上夜班或参加派对而无法睡个好觉。）可知说的是计划，应说提前计划。
（5）根据后句But avoid in late or 。）可知说的是需要注意的，应说长期睡眠不足会导致寿命缩短。
【点评】做题时结合原文和题目有针对性找出相关语句进行仔细分析，保证上下文意思通顺，结合选项选出正确答案。
四、词汇检测 A）根据下列句子所给的汉语注释和首字母，在答题卷标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
7．【分析】你考虑过比较这两种模型吗？也许你会改变主意．
【解答】比较compare，动词．，是固定搭配？也许你会改变主意"和语法可知．
故答案为：comparing．
【点评】翻译填空，需要学生根据汉语提示等，来选择合适的单词或者短语，构成合乎语法、句意完整的句子．
8．【分析】朱迪希望她的狗和猫能在一个屋檐下平静地生活。
【解答】"和平地"为peacefully，是副词。
故填：peacefully。
【点评】主要考查的是对句子意思的理解和对副词用法的掌握。
9．【分析】中国选择了与西方模式不同的自己的制度，事实证明这种制度更合适。
【解答】选择翻译成choose，句子中含有has，构成：has+过去分词。
故答案为：chosen。
【点评】本题考查单词填空，首先要根据语境明确句意，然后再根据相关语法给出答案。
10．【分析】20世纪初，人们经历了许多战争。
【解答】根据"......世纪初，人们经历了许多战争，应该是"第二十"，定冠词the后用序数词twentieth。
故答案为：twentieth。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
11．【分析】近代以来，随着中国戏曲的发展，胡琴被改称为二胡，并在中国各地传播开来。
【解答】and连接两个并列结构，前面was renamed使用的是一般过去时态。through out China表示"全中国"。spread意为"传播"，其过去式是spread。
故填：spread。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
12．【分析】锻炼还能减轻压力，它对记忆力非常不利。
【解答】根据"锻炼还能......压力"，及首字母提示可知。主语Exercise不可数名词，谓语动词用reduce的第三人称单数形式。
故答案为：reduces。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
13．【分析】许多年轻人喜欢猪八戒是因为他的幽默感，这常常使他们发笑。
【解答】根据"这常常使他们发笑"，及首字母提示可知，这里介词of后跟不可数名词humor。
故答案为：humor。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
14．【分析】与他们的旅程相比，我们现在的生活要舒适得多。我们应该珍惜它。
【解答】be compared with表示"与……比较"。根据句意可知我们现在的生活与他们的旅程相比较。如果其主语与主句主语相同，同时be动词也省略，用过去分词作状语。
故填：Compared。
【点评】掌握固定词组be compared with，结合语境答题。
15．【分析】文章主要介绍了聊天机器人。
【解答】（1）考查副词。句意：想想看，你可以简单地输入一个问题。根据语境，用instead ，故填instead 。
（2）考查副词。句意：想想看，你可以简单地输入一个问题。根据 a question ，）动词短语，simple是形容词，故填simply。
（3）考查名词。句意：聊天机器人是可以通过电话。根据that communicate human by ，on apps or websites.（可以通过电话，可知应该是指计算机程序，故填programs。
（4）考查动词短语。句意：聊天机器人可以查找信息，并从用户那里收集信息 frequently questions（FAQs） collect from ，并从用户那里收集信息）结合选项可知应该是聊天机器人可以查找信息，故填look 。
（5）考查动词。句意：它们可以用来管理网上购物的付款，并进行预约 for shopping（网上购物的付款）结合选项应该是聊天机器人可以用来管理网上购物的付款 to do sth习惯于做某事。
【点评】根据短文大意和语境选择合适的单词，并用其正确的形式填入空白处，使补全后的短文意思通顺，语法正确，结构完整，注意单词的适当形式。
五、短文填空阅读下面短文，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
16．【分析】本文通过Riya在体育课上跑一英里的故事告诉我们不要轻易放弃任何事情。
【解答】（1）考查动名词。句意：Riya最害怕的就是超过跑完一整英里，此处应填动名词叙述一件事情作介词of的宾语，故填：having。
（2）考查不定冠词。句意：对她来说。由空后单数名词distance及空后辅音音素开头的单词long可知，故填：a。
（3）考查动词过去式。句意：Black先生吹哨时。由下文Riya she be far 。）可知，空缺处应填动词过去式blew。
（4）考查代词。句意：然而，但其他同学实际上跟不上他们，此处缺主语，故填：others。
（5）考查动词现在分词。句意：这只是开始，"我肯定会是比赛中跑得最慢的，结合空前系动词is，故填：beginning。
（6）考查形容词最高级。句意：我肯定会是比赛中跑得最慢的 the可知，故填：slowest。
（7）考查介词。句意：Riya开始在自己身上耍心计；空缺处应填介词on。
（8）考查连词。句意：之后。由语境可知，空缺处应填连词if。
（9）考查副词。句意：最后。作为句首应用副词，空缺处应填Finally。
（10）考查动名词。句意：最后。finish doing sth.做完某事，故填：running。
【点评】语法填空题要根据上下文语境，运用语法和词汇知识，反复推敲以求得解答。对于同义词和近义词的选项，在充分考虑到上下文具体语境下特别注意这些同义词和近义词搭配。
六、阅读表达
17．【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了苏州园林。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段"Sixty﹣nine classical Chinese gardens are kept in good condition in the city，其中9座被列入联合国教科文组织世界文化遗产名录，9座中国古典园林被列入联合国教科文组织世界文化遗产名录
（2）细节理解题。根据第二段"Suzhou is located in the Taihu Lake basin，where the geographical conditions are perfect for building gardens."和"Taihu Lake basin is rich in strangely shaped stones，which are excellent materials for gardens and courtyard arrangements."（苏州位于长江下游的太湖流域。和"太湖盆地盛产奇形怪状的石头，是园林和庭院布置的绝佳材料，苏州地处太湖流域，地理条件优越；太湖流域盛产奇石，是园林和庭院布置的绝佳材料，故填First，in the lower reach of the Yangtze River，Taihu Lake basin is rich in strangely shaped stones，which are excellent materials for gardens and courtyard arrangements.
（3）个人观点题。根据个人观点。因为它是江苏最富有的城市
【点评】做题时首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意。其次，细读题材，各个击破。掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息。
七.书面表达
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