连云港市2017年中考英语试题一、单项选择。1. Donald Trump, _71-year-old businessman, was chosen _President of the US last year.A. a; a B. a; / C. the; a D. the; the 2. I am planning a trip to Lianyungang this summer. How is the weather there? Not so hot. Sometimes _is a bit cool and wet. A. this B. that C. it D. one 3. _delicious food you served us tonight! Thank you very much. Im glad that you enjoyed it. A. How B. How a C. What D. What a 4. Have you heard of the big fire that broke out on Huguo Moutain at Qingming Festival? Yes. Luckily, hundreds of firemen went there and _the fire immediately. A. put off B. put away C. put down D. put out5. _do the students in your school do outdoor activities every day? At least an hour. A. How often B. How long C. How much D. How far 6. Could I ride an electric bicycle to school, Mr. Wang? No, you _. Students under the age of 16 arent allowed to ride electric bicycles. A. couldnt B. neednt C. cant D. shouldnt 7. Im thirsty. Id like a glass of orange juice. What about you, Dad? I prefer a cup of coffee _nothing in it. A. with B. without C. for D. to8. How do you like the sone Chenddu sung by Zhao Lei? Oh, I have never enjoyed a _one before. A. worst B. best C. worse D. better 9. The newly-opened company _the local people with more chances to work. A. gives B. provides C. offers D. shows 10. The Reader has been a popular programme since last year, _ there is still something not satisfying. A. though B. until C. if D. unless 11. Why didnt you come to Jennys birthday party yesterday? Because I _. A. didnt invite B. isnt invited C. wasnt invited D. havent invited 12. Its really _him to drive after drinking so much wine. A. crazy of B. gentle of C. brave for D. wise for 13. I am sorry to hear that our women badminton players lost the Sudirman Cup._. Failure is the mother of success. A. Never mind B. Its a pity C. With pleasure D. No problem 14. Do you know_The Betl and Road Forum(“一带一路”高峰论坛) began?On May 14th,2017. A. that B. when C. if D. where 15. I promise I will work harder this term, Miss Li.Well, just as the saying goes, “_” I do hope that you will act soon. A. It never rains but pours B. Many hands make light workC. Actions speak louder than words D. A friend in need is a friend indeed二、完形填空（共15小题，每小韪1分，满分15分）My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. Through the years I kept trying to give the correct answer. When I was young, I thought 16 was very important to us as humans, so I said, “My ears, Mommy.”She said, “No. Many people are deaf. Keep thinking about it and I will ask you again.”Several years 17 , she asked me again. This time I told her, “Mommy, sight is very important to 18 , so it must be our 19 . ”She 20 me and told me, “You are learning fast, 21 the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind.”Over tne next few years, she asked me a few more times and always her answer was, “ 22 , but you are getting smarter every year, my child.”Then last year, my grandpa 23 . Everbody was hurt, and everybody was crying. My mom asked me, “Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?”I was greatly 24 when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a 25 between her and me. She saw the confusion (困惑) on my face and told me, “This 26 is very important. It shows that you have 27 lived your life.” I saw her eyes filled up with tears. She said, “My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder.”I asked, “Is it because it 28 your head?”She replied, “No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or loved one when they 29 . Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes in life, my dear. I only hope that you will have a shoulder to cry on when you need it.”Then and there, I knew the most important body part is not a 30 one. It is sympathetic (同情的) to the pain of others. 16. A. sight B. sound C. taste D. sense 17. A. later B. earlier C. ago D. after 18. A. someone B. everyone C. something D. everything 19. A. hands B. legs C. ears D. eyes 20. A. looked after B. looked around C. looked at D. looked down 21. A. though B. although C. but D. however 22. A. Yes B. No C. None D. Neither 23. A. went away B. died away C. ran away D. passed away 24. A. knocked B. surprised C. pleased D. moved 25. A. match B. competition C. game