【2014年内蒙古包头市、乌兰察布市中考】
阅读下面的短文，掌握大意，然后从每小题后的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一介最佳选项，并将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
You know what it' s like. You’ ve just arrived in Washington D. C. after a long journey and all you really want to do is lie down and relax in your hotel room. But first you have to make a few quick notes for tomorrow's meeting, check your e-mails, and perhaps print out a few- things. And you need to make a few local telephone calls, and one call to your family.
And what do you usually get? Your desk is just about big enough for a cup of coffee, and there's no desk lamp~ the stationary(办公用品) is only several pieces of paper and the only pen there doesn't work at all. If you want to print something, you have to go to the Reception(前台),and when you try to use your cell phone, you find that it won't work in the U. S. A.
Well, Harmony Hotel is different. Just tell us ahead of time what you're going to need, and we'll make sure that it's waiting for you when you arrive. There will be a printer in your room if you want one, and a cell phone that really works. All you have to pay for is the calls you make.
We can also provide a room for business meetings, even a secretary to take notes. All we ask is a few days' notice.
All of our rooms are of the same high standard and we promise not to increase prices in the next twelve months. But book now, because many people are already calling to book rooms, and we'd hate to disappoint you.
Harmony--the hotel you've always wanted, but never been able to find before.The advertisement is probably written for
| A．teachers | B．business people |
| C．secretaries | D．tourists |
What must a guest do if he wants a secretary?
| A．Tell the hotel ahead of time. |
| B．Tell the Reception when he arrives. |
| C．Call a secretary to take notes. |
| D．Put up a notice in the hotel. |
Why is it best to book now?
| A．All of the rooms are empty now. |
| B．Prices might increase soon. |
| C．There may be no rooms left. |
| D．It saves money for guests. |
What is special about Harmony?
| A．It offers telephone calls for free. |
| B．It provides printing at the Reception. |
| C．It costs much less than other hotels. |
| D．It does a lot of things to meet guests’ needs. |
A school report
| Name：Edward Scott School: Kelvin High School Grade: 8Term ending: May 6 |
| Math: He is a little weak in this, but he tried his best to catch up with others. |
| Science: He can work out many difficult problems. Well done! (做得好) |
| English: He is the best in the class. Keep it up（保持）. |
| French: His reading is very good, he can remember many words. |
| History: He is not so good at this, but has done better than before. |
| Geography: He is familiar(熟悉的) with the names of many places in the world. |
| Music: He doesn’t like pop songs, though sings very well. |
| No. in class: 9 absences: 8 |
| Remarks(评语): Edward is able to do a lot better. He needs to do more work next semester. |
| Class teacher: Ivy |
| Principal: M. L. Martin |
| School reopens: September 1 |
根据上面所提供的信息，选择最佳答案。After reading this, we know it is ________________.
| A．a studying plan of Edward Scott | B．a teaching plan of Ivy |
| C．a report card of Edward Scott | D．a working plan of M. L. Martin |
Which subject is not mentioned(提到) in the report? .
| A．PE | B．Music | C．Math | D．History |
Edward’s best subject is _________________.
| A．science | B．English | C．geography | D．French |
Edward is not so good at ________________.
| A．science and geography | B．math and history |
| C．history and French | D．music and English |
Which sentence is not true?
| A．Edward can’t sing songs very well. |
| B．Edward doesn’t do well in history. |
| C．Edward can do better if he works harder next term. |
| D．Edward learns two languages at school. |
An old lady went out shopping last Sunday. She came to a bank（银行）and saw a car near the door . A man got out of it（下车） and went into the bank . She looked into the car. The keys were in the lock.
The old lady took the keys and followed the man into the bank. The man took a gun（枪）out of his pockets and said to the clerk（职员）, “ Give me all the money . ”
But the old lady didn’t see this. She went to the man and put the keys in his hand and said, “ Young man , you’re foolish . Never leave your keys in your car. Someone’s going to steal（偷）it . ”
The man looked at the old woman for a few seconds. Then he looked at the clerk and then he took the keys and ran off the bank, got into his car and drove away quickly without any money .
根据短文内容，选择正确答案填空。The man got out of the car, and then he went into.
| A．the police station | B．the post office |
| C．the bank | D．the shop |
The old lady sawin the car.
| A．a gun | B．the keys | C．a wallet | D．a handbag |
The old lady took the keys and .
| A．went away | B．gave them to the policeman |
| C．took them home | D．returned to the young man |
The young man.
| A．had nothing to do |
| B．deposited（存）his money |
| C．ordered a clerk to give him the money |
| D．walked about to look for something |
When she gave the young man the keys, he .
| A．took them and ran out of the bank without any money |
| B．thanked her very much |
| C．was very surprised |
| D．said nothing and went to the police station |
If you are sitting at a table with people you don’t know, it is impolite to smoke without first asking if it will disturb them.
At American restaurants and coffee shops, cold water is usually served before you order. You may find the bread and the butter are free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.
Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing time for stores and restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in big cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Servings in restaurants are often large. If you can’t finish the meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask the waiter or the waitress for a “doggie bag”(剩菜袋). It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you are taking the food for yourself.
Tips are not usually added to the check. You should leave a tip of about 15% on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a waiter or waitress often bring your check on a plate, and you can put your money there. Then the waiter or the waitress brings you your changes.______ is usually served before you order at American restaurants or coffee shops.
| A．Bread | B．Butter | C．Coffee | D．Cold water |
American people always ______ when servings are too large for them.
| A．take the food home for their dogs. |
| B．leave the food on the table and go away |
| C．take the food home in doggie bags for themselves. |
| D．ask the waiter or the waitress to keep the food for them. |
If you spend ＄120 for your meal, you’ll probably leave a tip of _____.
| A．＄10 | B．＄18 | C．＄30 | D．＄50 |
How can you give tips in America?
| A．They are usually added to the check. |
| B．They are added to the price of the meal. |
| C．A tip is usually 1/5 of the price of the meal. |
| D．You can leave them on the table when you leave. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．It’s bad manners to smoke if the people who sit at the same table mind it. |
| B．At American restaurants and coffee shops, bread, butter and coffee are all free. |
| C．American people never sit with people they don’t know. |
| D．Few cities and towns make rules for bars in American. |
Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another country, please follow their customs, just as the saying goes, “. ”
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip (付小费). It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags, taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favourite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain, it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in a conversation. A kind of body language that is used in one culture may be impolite in another.When you travel to the USA, you don’t need to tip _________.
| A．porters | B．waiters | C．actors | D．taxi drivers |
The missing sentences in the first paragraph should be “. ”
| A．Love me, love my dog. |
| B．He who laughs last laughs best. |
| C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. |
| D．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
The underline work “porters” in the passage means _________.
| A．搬运工 | B．清洁工 | C．接线员 | D．售票员 |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．In Spain, people usually have dinner very early. |
| B．In England, it’s not polite to talk about the weather. |
| C．In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek. |
| D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it. |
What’s the best title of the passage?
| A．How to tip. |
| B．Body Language. |
| C．When to Have Dinner. |
| D．Advice to International Travellers. |
| House for Sale Comfortable family home with a large garden on north side of town. Three bedrooms, a living-room, a kitchen, a dining-room and a bathroom. Offers over ＄35,ooo. |
| Assistant Wanted for Busy Restaurant Some evening and weekend work. All meals free. Tel:332 0178 You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays, but you get other days off. It’s not very well paid. But who cares about money? |
| Join Our Football Team Boys and girls wanted to play in local football team. Aged 9-13 Meets in Green Park on Friday at 3 pm. |
| Room to Rent (出租) Small room to rent in city center flat (公寓) above restaurant. Newly painted with modern furniture. Near main railway station. Buses pass the front door. Tel:332 2108 |
Mr Brown wants to live near his workplace. Mrs Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Browns’ children don’t care what the house is like as long as the garden is big enough. Ann, their daughter has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks it is an exciting place. It’s hard work but she isn’t lazy.
Tom is a middle school student. He is twelve years old. He stops school at half past three, so he has plenty of time to finish his homework.
Jack, Mr Brown’s brother, is looking for a room to rent. He doesn’t care what color the walls are or how old the furniture is. He is getting ready for his drawing. So the house must be quiet.Why don’t the Browns buy the house in Advertisement One?
| A．It is on the north side of town. |
| B．There isn’t enough bedroom. |
| C．There is no dinner room. |
| D．The garden is too big. |
Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant?
| A．It’s an easy job. |
| B．The place is good and the food is free. |
| C．She thinks it will be interesting. |
| D．She can get long holidays. |
Why can’t Tom play for the new football team?
| A．He is not old enough. |
| B．It’s in a different village. |
| C．School stops too late. |
| D．He has to do his homework. |
What’s wrong with the room for Jack in Advertisement Four?
| A．It’s too small. |
| B．The walls are the wrong color. |
| C．The man likes old furniture better. |
| D．It’s too noisy. |
What does the sentence “All meals free”mean?
| A．Assistants can have the meals at any time. |
| B．Assistants can have the meals in the restaurant without paying money. |
| C．Customers can have the meals freely. |
| D．Assistant need to pay for their meals. |