中考英语第十三周阅读模拟检测(A、B卷)(新).doc

A卷 一、完形填空。 通读下面短文，从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的正确答案。 Michael Essany is the young star of his own TV talk show. When he was 14, he bought some 1 machines and asked a local television station to air (播放) his show. Michael contacted 500 famous people but only three of them 2 to be on his show. However, now many well-known people want to be on his show. In 2003, the Michael Essany Show became so 3 that even the network made a show about his show! Michael’s show is 4 from the living room of his family’s house. Before the show starts, his parents 5 the guests at the airport and make them comfortable. While the show is 6 , Michael tells jokes and interviews the guests, and his parents 7 the video machines. After Michael finished the show, the guests eat dinner with Michael and his 8 in the dining room. Michael’s fame (名气) is 9 , but he still has plans and goals. “I would like to be the host of The Tonight Show. That is my 10 , and it’s a dream I intend to realize one day.” ( ) 1. A. radio B. video C. Internet ( ) 2. A. forgot B. refused C. agreed ( ) 3. A. strange B. popular C. serious ( ) 4. A. recorded B. discovered C. introduced ( ) 5. A. help out B. look after C. pick up ( ) 6. A. on B. off C. up ( ) 7. A. mend B. run C. sell ( ) 8. A. family B. audience C. boss ( ) 9. A. falling B. disappearing C. growing ( ) 10. A. advice B. dream C. story 二、阅读理解。 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案。 A Saying “no” to your friends can be very hard sometimes. You may be afraid of what they’ll think of you if you don’t go along with them. Here is a good way to say “no” and still be cool. 1. Say what the problem is (that’s mean, or, that’s illegal, etc.). 2. Say what the consequences are. 3. Suggest something to do instead. 4. If your friends insist on(坚持) doing it anyway, leave. But leave the door open for them to change their minds and join you. Sometimes you can make it easier on yourself by preparing in advance for a possible pressure situation. Here are s