雅礼集团—2023-2024-1学年度初三上期中考试卷
第二部分 阅读（共三节，计40分）
第一节 （共11小题，每小题2分，满分22分）
阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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A study by the Words Matter charity shows many children experience hurtful words from adults regularly. The study also shows the hurtful language made the children feeling sad and low in confidence. About 1,000 Children are asked what words were the most hurtful and which made them feel good about themselves.
Top 3 hurtful and damaging comments Top 3 most helpful and encouraging words
‘You’re useless’59% ‘You’re stupid’ 56% ‘You can’t do anything right’ 52%’ ‘I am proud of you’ 89% ‘You can do it’ 73% ‘I believe in you’ 72%
Nearly two-thirds of children say hearing encouraging words made them feel happy, good about themselves, loved and confident.
First News wants to know if you are more affected by what adults say to you or other kids. Please vote at first. news/polls.
( ) 21. According to the study, which comment would children probably like to hear
A. ‘I’m here for you’ B. ‘You’re worthless’ C. ‘I’m ashamed of you’
( ) 22. How many children felt good after hearing positive words in the study
A. About 300. B. About 600. C. About 900.
( ) 23. How can readers take part in First News’s polls
A. By sending emails to First News. B. By voting at first.news/polls.
C. By writing articles to the Words Matter charity.
B
It was 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night. 14-year-old Li Gong sat at his desk worried. He had to write a 600-word book report and it was due the next day. But he hadn't read the book yet! Li opened an Al app and typed in (输入) “Book report, 600 words, The Old Man and the Sea.” In less than a minute, the boy had his book report.
Several days later, Li was called into his teacher's office. Unluckily, his teacher was knowledgeable about computers and AI apps. And by using one of the apps, he discovered that Li had cheated in his writing. Instead of punishing the boy, he explained that while AI apps were helpful for some tasks, there was no shortcut (捷径) to learning. Learning how to write well is important to understanding a subject and expressing your own ideas about it. After hearing this, Li finally knew how to use AI apps in a more proper way.
An AI app depends on a collection of information that someone has uploaded (上传) onto a computer system. A specially trained algorithm (算法) deals with the information to produce the type of writing someone might need. It may be useful for writing news reports, but it's not useful for expressing you personal thoughts and ideas.
Writing is the most difficult of all the language skills. You need to be good at grammar and have a good vocabulary. Writing also requires you to think clearly. If you read the book and write the book report by yourself, you will learn a lot and have the satisfaction of expressing your own ideas about the story. That's something AI cannot do.
( ) 24. What did Li Gong do to get his book report done quickly
A. He copied it from another student. B. He used an AI app to make the report.
C. He asked the teacher for help.
( ) 25. According to the writer, which of the following is NOT required for a good writing
A. Clear thoughts. B. Good grammar and vocabulary.
C. A collection of information on the computer.
( ) 26. What might Li do after the talk with his teacher
A. He might decide to read books and write his own reports.
B. He might use AI apps for all future tasks.
C. He might not write a report anymore.
( ) 27. What is the best title for this article
A. AI, a Shortcut to Learn Well B. The Downsides of AI Writing Apps
C. How AI Apps Help Students Cheat on Book Reports
C
Do you speak a dialect (方言) in daily life While many Chinese people speak Mandarin (普通话), some local dialects are in danger of disappearing. To save them, the Chinese government started the Chinese Language Resources Protection Project (中国语言资源保护工程) a few years ago.
This project looks at how people talk in 1,712 places. Their languages include 103 dialects that are almost gone. It has helped China to build the largest language resource library in the world. There's an online library and people can learn dialects from over 5.6 million audio clips (音频) and over 5 million videos there.
Why is it important to protect the dialect culture According to British linguist Harold Palmer, dialects are a key to storing (留存) local cultures. “Language can tell us a lot about a place's history, what people believe, and the biases of an area,” he said.
Scholar Zhang Hongming expressed his worries about the disappearance of dialects. “For over 10 years, in areas such as Shanghai and Suzhou, children aged 6 to 15 can understand but hardly speak the Wu dialect, and young people above 15 years old sometimes speak it, but not very well. If this keeps happening, the dialect might disappear,” he said.
So how did China make this big library “Many people across the country are working hard on this project to make it come true,” said Cao Zhiyun, chief expert on the project. Over five years, more than 350 universities and research groups joined in, along with over 4,500 experts and more than 6,000 dialect speakers.
The project is now moving into its second part. This includes creating digital tools like apps and mobile dictionaries to help people learn dialects.
( ) 28. Where can people learn dialects from those audio clips and videos
A. In the local library. B. In the online library. C. In the school.
( ) 29. Why is it important to protect the dialect culture according to Harold Palmer
A. Because dialects make a big difference to passing down local cultures.
B. Because many people speak dialects.
C. Because some young people hardly speak dialects.
( ) 30. What does the underlined word “digital” probably mean in Chinese in the last Paragraph
A. 手指头的 B. 摄像的 C. 数字化的
( ) 31. How does the writer write the text
A. By telling stories. B. By giving facts. C. By having conversations.
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。
When you’re having a hard time with something, it’s natural to ask others for help. 32 sometimes ways of thinking can make it hard to ask for help. Here are some kinds of attitudes (态度) that can stand in the way and some ideas on how to get past them.
Some people believe that needing help is a sign of weakness. 33 You know what you need and you shouldn’t be afraid to reach out for it. Once a boy told me he wanted to ask his coach how to improve his basketball skills, but he was afraid that his coach thought he was practicing hard.
34 Everyone needs help now and then. Accepting help can strengthen friendships and relationships. Everyone feels good when they can support a friend. When you ask for help, choose someone who listens and cares, not someone who judges or criticizes (批评) you. If you get refused, it’s not because of you, but the other person.
Another wrong attitude is waiting for someone else to make the first move. It’s not always easy for other people to see when you need help. Maybe you’re putting on a cheerful face to hide the problem. 35 You have to ask actively.
Because it can be hard to reach out for help, don’t hesitate (犹豫) to offer support to another person if you think he or she needs it. Giving and receiving help are great life skills to learn. 36 .
A. They help us improve our a abilities to understand other people. B. Actually, it’s a sign of strength, not weakness. C. Getting help sounds simple, but it’s not always easy to do. D. Don’t wait for someone to read your mind. E. Some other people think they don’t deserve (应该得到) help or support.
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第三节 （共4小题，每小题2分，满分8分）
阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
Have you heard of the old tea forests of Jingmai Mountain The mountain is in the city of Pu’er, Yunnan province, and it recently became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List (《世界遗产名录》) on September 17th. The area includes nine villages, three old tea farms and three forests.
In the tenth century, the ancestors (祖先) of the Blang people (布朗族) came to the mountain. They discovered wild tea trees and started to produce tea from them. Later, the Dai and some other ethnic groups (少数民族) also came to live here. Their colorful cultures added even more charm to the area. Here, the local people hold important festivals. For example, the Shankang Festival of the Blang people honors their “tea ancestors”. another example is the Water Festival of the Dai people. During these festivals, they give their thanks to the tea trees. They also seek blessings (祝福) for the tea forests. In Blang culture, they believe that every tea tree has a spirit. For this reason, the locals do not use chemicals on their tea trees. They depend on nature to produce good tea.
In this place, the mountain nurtures (滋养)tea and tea nurtures people. Tea is an important part of the locals’ lives. They are thankful for the gifts from nature!
37. Where is Jingmai Mountain
38. Who were the first people to come to Jingmai Mountain
39. How do the Blang people honor their “tea ancestors”
40. Why don’t the Blang people use chemicals on tea trees
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节 （共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）
You might not have grown up listening to Jay Chou. But now, you probably have a clear 41 of how popular the singer is. Just think about the huge crowds and sold-out 42 at the Shanghai Stadium during his recent shows.
While music has brought Chou worldwide popularity, he has become much more than a 43 . After trying his hand at acting and making movies, Chou turned his focus on the 44 world. The pop star has often featured his art collection in his music videos. He has also organized several art exhibitions (展览). The 45 one “Art Encounters With Jay,” is in Xuhui, Shanghai from October to December, 2023.
Chou’s love for art started early because his mother was an art teacher. He grew up around art and learned to appreciate artists like Vincent van Gogh. Art has made him think 46 , and that’s why the pop singer is so interested in it. One great lesson he has learned through art is to keep a(an) 47 mind. Because different people often understand a piece of art differently.
Chou 48 art as the perfect bridge for communicating different views and values, and he wants to help more people appreciate art through his exhibitions. The next time you go to an art exhibition and look at a painting, 49 how it makes you feel. Then ask your friends about their 50 and thoughts. Think about why the exhibition organizers put it there. In the end, you may understand why Chou and many other people love art, and why we all need some art in our lives.
( ) 41. A. idea B. question C. dream
( ) 42. A. performances B. tickets C. tours
( ) 43. A. player B. dancer C. musician
( ) 44. A. art B. film C. literature
( ) 45. A. closest B. latest C. quietest
( ) 46. A. quickly B. deeply C. hardly
( ) 47. A. open B. quick C. clever
( ) 48. A. suggests B. considers C. explains
( ) 49. A. be absent from B. pay attention to C. be polite to
( ) 50. A. feelings B. requests C. hobbies
第二节 （共10小题，计10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。
Huawei surprised everyone by releasing (发布) the Mate 60 Pro, a new smartphone with 5G and satellite phone features. This left many Chinese feeling amazed.
Huawei 51. (start) by Ren Zhengfei in 1987 in Shenzhen. After more than 30 years of 52.
(develop), the company has now become the world’s second largest maker of smartphones. It has also become the world’s supplier (供应者) of 5G. In China and even in the world, Huawei is a wonder. Although it started producing mobile phones not many years ago, it has become one of the most famous phone companies. But in 2019, Huawei faced some 53. (difficulty). The US government made a law 54. (stop) its sales in America. At the same time, the US government 55. (plan) to stop selling parts and services to Huawei. They believed Huawei’s business would be hurt this way.
“We have never received such 56. request from the Chinese government and we have never tried to get into other systems to collect information,” Ren Zhengfei, Huawei’s president said. “The law would have little influence 57. our company. Huawei has enough ability to deal with the problems,” Ren added. In an interview several years ago Ren said, “I started Huawei with only 4,000 at the beginning, 58.
Now it has become a 100-billion company. The experience was not as 59. (interest) as you imagine.”
Facing the law of the US, Huawei is still growing 60. (rapid). So far, Huawei has grown into the world’s largest telecommunication equipment suppliers in 170 countries. It may beat Samsung as the largest smartphone maker in the near future.
Huawei has set a good example for Chinese companies. We should make more high-technology products and change Made in China into Created in China.
第三节 （共5小题，每小题2分，计10分）
阅读下面的短文，将划线部分译成英文或中文。
There was a boy in India who was sent by his parents to a boarding school, Before being sent away, this boy was the brightest student in his class. He used to be at the top in every competition. When he was a little boy, he never caused any problems. 61. It is hard to believe that he used to have problems in school.
But the boy changed after leaving home and going to the boarding school. He became less interested in studying. His grades started dropping. He hated being in a group. He missed his parents and felt lonely all the time. And there were especially dark times when he felt that no one loved him. 62. 不知道他接下来该做什么。
His parents started worrying about him. They did not know what was wrong with him. 63. So his dad decided to travel to the school and talk with him in person. They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him casual questions about his classes, teachers and school. After some time, his dad said, “Do you know, son, why I am here today ” The boy answered back, "To check my grades
“No, no,” his dad replied, “I am here to tell you that you are the most important person to me. I don't care about grades. I care about your happiness. You are my life.” These words caused the boy eyes to fill with tears. He hugged his dad for a long time. After that, 64. 他变得更开朗，且在学校交了很多新朋友。Now the boy has everything he wants. He knows there is someone on this earth who cares for him deeply. He realizes that his parents will always love him, and 65. they will take pride in everything good he does. Today this young man is at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him sad!
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第四部分 写作（满分10分）
66. 假如你是李华，你们班即将举行一次主题为“A Better Me”的英文交流活动，你将作为班级代表在活动中发言。为了更好地组织本次活动，班长Michael请你将发言内容提前发给他。请根据以下要点和提示，给Michael写一封电子邮件。
要点：
1.你的变化 （至少2个方面）；
2. 回看这些变化，你有哪些感受和收获；
3. 礼貌地询问此次交流活动的具体时间和地点。
Dear Michael,
I’m so glad to take part in the class activity.
参 考 答 案
第二部分 阅读
第一节 21-23 ABB 24-27 BCAB 28-31 BACB
第二节 32-36 CBEDA
第三节
In the city of Pu’er, Yunnan province.
The ancestors of the Blang people.
By honoring the Shankang festival.
Because they believe that every tea tree has a spirit.
语言运用
41-50 ABCAB BABBA
51. was started 52. development 53. difficult 54. to stop 55. planned
a 57. on 58. but 59. interesting 60. rapidly
第三节
很难相信他以前在学校有困难。
He didn’t know what he should do next.
他的父亲决定亲自去学校和他交谈。
he became more outgoing and made many new friends at school.
他们会为他做过的每一件好事感到骄傲。

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