隨著《英語(yǔ)課程標(biāo)準(zhǔn)》的頒布和課程改革的實(shí)施,近年來(lái)中考英語(yǔ)試題的命題也與時(shí)俱進(jìn),推陳出新?仔細(xì)研究近兩年來(lái)全國(guó)各地的中考英語(yǔ)試題,我們不難發(fā)現(xiàn),試題的突出特點(diǎn)就是體現(xiàn)了濃厚的時(shí)代氣息,緊密聯(lián)系社會(huì)熱點(diǎn)和學(xué)生生活實(shí)際?這對(duì)提高學(xué)生的人文素質(zhì)以及道德品質(zhì),培養(yǎng)學(xué)生的思維?想象和創(chuàng)新能力都起到了一定的積極作用?筆者就近年來(lái)的中考英語(yǔ)試題中出現(xiàn)的有關(guān)創(chuàng)新能力題作一嘗試性的探索和解析,供同學(xué)們學(xué)習(xí)時(shí)參考?

　　一? 關(guān)注環(huán)境保護(hù),增強(qiáng)學(xué)生的環(huán)境意識(shí)

　　1. We believe scientists will________ a way to solve the problem of air pol-lution.

　　A. set off B. put off

　　C. come up with D. catch up with(2005年北京海淀區(qū))

　　[解析]題干的意思應(yīng)為“我們相信科學(xué)家們將會(huì)想出解決空氣污染的辦法”?選項(xiàng)A意為“出發(fā)”,選項(xiàng)B意為“拖延”?“延期”,選項(xiàng)C意為“想出”?“發(fā)現(xiàn)”,選項(xiàng)D意為“趕上”?根據(jù)題意,答案為C?

　　2. The environment in our hometown is________ than it was before.

　　A. good B. worse C. better D. bad(2006年遼寧省)

　　[解析]根據(jù)題干中的than it was before,空白處應(yīng)填形容詞的比較級(jí)形式,四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中,只有better符合題意,故答案為C?

　　二? 增強(qiáng)識(shí)圖能力,注意聯(lián)系生活實(shí)際

　　3. The sign “” tells us “________” here.

　　A. NO PARKING B. NO PHOTOS

　　C. NO SMOKING(2006年佳木斯市)

　　[解析]題干中圖標(biāo)的意思是“不準(zhǔn)照像”,三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中只有NO PHOTOS符合題意,故答案為B?

　　4. Which of the following is NOT a traffic sign(交通標(biāo)志)?

　　[解析]本題考查各種交通標(biāo)志與其他標(biāo)志的區(qū)分?我們從所給的四個(gè)圖標(biāo)中可以看出:A項(xiàng)意為“禁止吸煙”,B項(xiàng)意為“禁止停車”,C項(xiàng)意為“行人止步”,D項(xiàng)意為“右轉(zhuǎn)彎”?四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中,只有“禁止吸煙”不是交通標(biāo)志,故答案為A?

　　三? 重視學(xué)科整合,注意不同學(xué)科知識(shí)的內(nèi)在聯(lián)系

　　5. The Yellow River, the world’s________(five) longest river, has a serious problem now. (2006年長(zhǎng)春市)

　　[解析]本題考查地理知識(shí)?地理知識(shí)是每個(gè)學(xué)生應(yīng)該掌握的內(nèi)容,也是素質(zhì)教育的要求?黃河是世界上第五條大河,故空白處應(yīng)填fifth?

　　6. —Do you know when the PLA was founded?

　　—________.

　　A. On October 1, 1949 B. On August 1, 1927

　　C. On July 1, 1921 D. In May, 1922(2005年遼寧省)

　　[解析]本題考查學(xué)生的歷史知識(shí)?學(xué)生學(xué)習(xí)歷史知識(shí),有助于培養(yǎng)學(xué)生的愛國(guó)熱情?歷史知識(shí)告訴我們中國(guó)人民解放軍建立于1927年8月1日,故答案為B?

　　四? 關(guān)注奧運(yùn),激發(fā)學(xué)生的愛國(guó)之情

　　7. Which of the following information is NOT true?

　　A. The 1996 Olympic Games was held in America.

　　B. The 27th Olympic Games was held in Europe.

　　C. Beijing is getting ready for the 29th Olympic Games.

　　(2006年哈爾濱市)

　　[解析]第26屆奧運(yùn)會(huì)于1996年在美國(guó)舉行,第29屆奧運(yùn)會(huì)將在北京舉辦,這兩條信息是真實(shí)的?第27屆奧運(yùn)會(huì)在悉尼舉行,但悉尼是澳大利亞的一座城市,不屬于歐洲,故答案為B?

　　8.________ 8:00 of August 8, 2008, Beijing will hold the 29th Olympic Games.

　　A. At B. In C. On D. By(2005年甘肅省)

　　[解析]本題考查介詞的用法?第29屆奧運(yùn)會(huì)的開幕式將于2008年8月8日8點(diǎn)在北京舉行,在表示鐘點(diǎn)的時(shí)間前應(yīng)用介詞at,故答案為A?

　　9. —What do you think of the Five Friendlies(福娃) for the 2008 Olympic Games?

　　—I love them. They’re________.

　　A. generous B. creative

　　C. excite D. personal(2006年昆明市)

　　[解析]“福娃”作為第29屆奧運(yùn)會(huì)吉祥物的標(biāo)志,具有新的創(chuàng)意,五個(gè)“福娃”合為一體,象征著“北京歡迎您”?四個(gè)備選項(xiàng)中只有 creative意為“有創(chuàng)造力的”,符合題意,故答案為B?

　　五? 把握時(shí)代脈搏,注重考查當(dāng)前的時(shí)事熱點(diǎn)

　　10. Ren Changxia, a policeman, was always very busy. She has little time to spend________ her family.

　　A. about B. on C. with D. in(2005年河南省)

　　[解析]本題考查我們所熟知的人民好警察任長(zhǎng)霞一心為公?全心全意為人民服務(wù)的事跡?題意表明任長(zhǎng)霞忙于公務(wù),很少有時(shí)間與家人共度美好時(shí)光?而英語(yǔ)中常用spend some time with sb表示“與某人共度時(shí)光”的意思,故答案為C?

　　六? 考查中西文化差異,有助于拓展學(xué)生視野

　　11. —Sam hurt his leg yesterday. Now he is in hospital.

　　—________.

　　A. That’s all

　　B. That’s all right

　　C. I hope you’ll feel better soon

　　D. I’m sorry to hear that(2006年長(zhǎng)春市)

　　[解析]當(dāng)聽到對(duì)方不好的消息時(shí),人們常說(shuō):“I’m sorry to hear that.”, “What a pity.”或“Bad luck.”等?根據(jù)題干中上句的意思,答語(yǔ)應(yīng)為“I’m sorry to hear that”,故答案為D?

　　[中考模擬試題]

　　1. The 2007 Special Olympic Games will be held in________.

　　A. Guangzhou B. Shanghai C. Shenyang D. Beijing

　　2. Taiwan is________ island in China. I hope to visit it soon.

A. big B. bigger C. biggest D. the biggest

　　3. China is very________ the Great Wall and panda.

　　A. famous to B. ready to C. famous for D. ready for

　　4. —Do you know Hong Zhanhui?

　　—Yes. He’s the college student________ has moved Chinese people a lot.

　　A. who B. whom C. which D. what

　　5. In many countries, teenagers under 18 should not________ to enter Internet bars.

　　A. allow B. be allowed C. is allowing D. are allowed

　　6. In western countries________ is the most important festival, just like Spring Festival in China.

　　A. Christmas Day B. Mother’s Day

　　C. Thanksgiving Day D. Children’s Day

　　7. Mount Qomolangma, “the roof of the world”, is as________ as 8848.13 meters.

　　A. tall B. taller C. high D. higher

　　8. We need trees because they________ CO2, and let out O2.

　　A. take off B. take in C. take out D. take away

　　9. —What do you know about the world’s population?

　　—I know China and________ are the countries that have populations of more than one billion.

　　A. Japan B. Russia C. America D. India

　　10. People in England rest two days a week.________.

　　A. So Chinese are B. So are Chinese

　　C. So do Chinese D. So Chinese do

　　11. September the________ is Teachers’ Day. Let’s make some cards for our teachers.

　　A. ten B. tenth C. nine D. ninth

　　12. Which of the following signs means “NO SMOKING”?

　　13. —May I speak to the headmaster, please?

　　—________, please.

　　A. Call again B. Speak clearly C. Speak louder D. Hold on

　　14. Liu Xiang is a super star,________ he?

　　A. Is B. is not C. isn’t D. doesn’t

　　15. —It’s so hot. Let’s go swimming.

　　—________.

　　A. Don’t say that B. You’re welcome

　　C. That’s nothing D. It’s a good idea

　　Key: 1-5 BDCAB6-10 ACBDC11-15 BADCD