初三英语期中测试
第Ⅰ卷 (客观题 共70分)
一、听力测试(本大题共20小题,每小题1分,共20分)
第一部分 听对话回答问题
本部分共有10道小题,每小题你将听到一段对话,每段对话听两遍。在听每段对话前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目;听完后,你仍有5秒钟的时间选择你认为最合适的备选答案。在听到“嘀”的信号后,进入下一小题。
1. What does Miss Jones teach
A. B. C.
2. What’s Jane’s animal sign
A. B. C.
3. What instrument are they talking about
A. B. C.
4. How will the woman go for a holiday
A. B. C.
5. When should Susan go to meet Dr. Brown
A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 11:00.
6. How much will the man pay if he buys the books
A. $200. B. $150. C. $100.
7. What does the man have for breakfast
A. Tea, bread and salad.
B. Milk, cake and an egg.
C. Coffee, bread and an egg.
8. What’s the boy’s problem
A. He doesn’t get enough sleep at night.
B. He doesn’t get high marks in exams.
C. He doesn’t have any close friends.
9. What does the man mean
A. He agrees with the woman.
B. They shouldn’t start now.
C. He doesn’t agree with the woman.
10. What is serious according to the woman
A. The report. B. The man’s manner. C. The noise of the TV.
第二部分 听对话和短文答题
你将听到一段对话和两篇短文,各听两遍。听每段对话或短文前,你将有时间阅读相关小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题你仍有5秒钟的时间选择你认为最合适的备选答案。
听一段对话,回答第11至12小题。
11. How long has the man been away for a holiday
A. A week. B. A month. C. A year.
12. What language do the local people speak
A. French. B. English. C. Japanese.
听第一篇短文,回答第13至15小题。请根据短文内容,选择正确答案。
A talk on what to do with the teenage problems
Time It will begin at 8:30 13 .
Place It will be held 14 .
Other information Grade 9 students must attend it. Every student is asked to 15 during the talk.
13. A. this Friday B. next Sunday C. next Friday
14. A. in the playground B. in the school hall C. in the cinema
15. A. take notes carefully B. prepare one question C. answer one question
听第二篇短文,回答第16至20小题。
16. How are micro blogs(微博)different from traditional blogs
A. They are much smaller in size.
B. They allow users to send videos on the Internet.
C. They can be read by people who are chosen by the user.
17. Where did micro blogs start
A. In the US. B. In the UK. C. In China.
18. How many people use micro blogs in China at present
A. About 300 million. B. About 600 million. C. About 900 million.
19. Who writes micro blog posts to share things with their fans according to the material
A. Scientists. B. Movie stars. C. Doctors.
20. What do some teachers worry about
A. Some students use micro blogs to share different kinds of information.
B. Some students use micro blogs to catch up on the latest news.
C. Some students may lose their ability to communicate.
二、单项选择 在A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 (本大题共14小题,每小题1分,共14分)
21. — The TV series You are My Lover Friend is the most romantic drama I have ever seen.
—I’m afraid it’s not ________ cup of tea.
A. anybody’s B. everybody’s C. somebody’s D. nobody’s
22. You are ________ enough to make a life-like rabbit out of paper. I’d like to make one, too.
A. loyal B. creative C. modest D. organized
23. — Mr Wu, could you please tell me what the words by Abraham Lincoln mean
— It means “In the course of our life, whether we live a meaningful life ________.”
A. represents B. proves C. matters D. appears
24. It is only by going ________ dark times that we can separate the greatest from the great.
A. through B. against C. across D. towards
25. The news sends a strong ________ that Underground Line S2 will connect Wuxi to Yixing by 2029.
A. information B. thought C. influence D. message
26. Many scientists ________ chances of going abroad in order to serve our country.
A. set up B. pick up C. give up D. take up
27. — Quan Hongchan and Cui Chenxi, two young gold medalists at the Hangzhou Asian Games, have impressed people a lot. What was the secret of their success
—________ Quan Hongchan ________ Cui Chenxi achieved success easily. Their hard work paid off.
A. Neither; nor B. Both; and
C. Not only; but also D. Either; or
28. — I hear a new film based on the real stories of Zhang Guimei has been shown at cinemas.
— Great! She is such an excellent role model that we ________ never praise her too much.
A. should B. must C. can D. need
29. — I hear that Emily is ________ recommended for the job.
— That’s great. She has many strong qualities for this position.
A. hardly B. exactly C. nearly D. highly
30. I thought I did badly in the exam. ________, I got a 60 and passed. Hooray!
A. Maybe B. Instead C. Almost D. However
31. Never do anything bad because you think it’s too small. You never know ________ it can lead.
A. how B. where C. what D. when
32. To protect the old man from fraud(诈骗), the policeman kept explaining to him ________ he completely understood the risk of sending money to an unknown account.
A. since B. if C. after D. until
33. To our joy, Hangzhou held the 19th Asian Games successfully. Do you know ________
A. how often the Asian Games were held B. when was the opening ceremony.
C. why did the Games have a delay D. how many cities have held the Games
34. —So you don’t like your new school
—________. I think it’s a nice school. But it really needs a playground.
A. Don’t get me wrong B. You said it
C. Don’t mention it D. No doubt
三、完形填空 先通读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后在每小题所给的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 (本大题共10小题,每小题1分, 共10分)
Hey games, have you heard the new game, Black Myth: Wukong that’s taking the world by storm On the day it 35 , over 1.6 million players were playing it online, more than Counter Strike 2, Dota 2, and Elden Ring.
This game is 36 because it shows the world the creativity of Chinese game makers and how interesting Chinese culture can be. You might know Dot a 2 and its 37 version, Dota. They have a magical world with heroes like the Monkey King, but most of their heroes come from old stories from Europe. Elden Ring’s characters are mostly like those in 38 stories too.
But things 39 with a game called Honor of Kings. Many of its heroes come from Chinese history and legends. Now, Black Myth: Wukong is even more exciting because it’s the 40 AAA games to feature Chinese legends in a video game ever before. This is special for many games who are interested in Chinese mythology.
The game’s hero is Wukong, the Monkey King from one of the four classic Chinese 41 Journey to the West. This game connects traditional culture with modern game ideas.
Making a game like Black Myth: Wukong takes a lot of time and money. But it’s 42 it because by the evening of the release day, over 3 million copies were sold on Steam.
Although some might say it’s hard to make money 43 , the success of Chinese legends in video games shows that it is surely 44 . And with time going on, it looks like there could be more in the future.
35. A. worked out B. tried out C. came out D. broke out
36. A. surprising B. valuable C. pleasant D. special
37. A. earlier B. later C. better D. worse
38. A. Eastern B. Southern C. Western D. Northern
39. A. happened B. changed C. turned D. improved
40. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth
41. A. movies B. plays C. poems D. novels
42. A. worth B. successful C. practical D. powerful
43. A. highly B. quickly C. easily D. patiently
44. A. general B. common C. possible D. certain
四、阅读理解 阅读下面的短文,然后根据短文内容,在每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(本大题共13小题,每小题2分,共26分)
A
Cadets(军校学员)are young people, like you, who usually meet once a week after school at their army unit or at weekends. If you join the cadet program, you’ll learn basic skills such as bush survival, first aid and navigation by day and by night.
Abseiling and Rope activities Overcome your fear of heights by taking part in rope activities. You’ll wear a harness(保护带)or a helmet and you’ll lower yourself from a high point to the ground.
Camping and other training You’ll learn to put up a tent with tools such as support poles, a rope, a hammer and build a shelter. You’ll also learn to store and prepare food. You will be taught how to start a fire.
First aid First aid is an important skill to learn. You will be able to manage and organize first aid on water or in the bush. You will learn to dress wounds. In conclusion, you will learn how to deal with medical emergencies.
Navigation Learn how to navigate using a map and a compass. Start with e-learning and classroom instruction. Then put what you have learned into practice during day and night trips for exploration.
Boat and water skills Go canoeing, build a raft and learn important swimming and life-saving skills.
45. The cadets usually meet ________a month after school to learn basic skills.
A. once B. twice C. three times D. four times
46. Which picture shows abseiling and rope activities
A. B. C. D.
47. Sam thinks he has developed a good sense of direction and can use knowledge that he has learned in life. Which training program is he in
A. Abseiling and Rope activities. B. Camping and other training.
C. Navigation. D. Boat and water skills.
B
At M. E. School in Tucson, Arizona, raising fish at school was one small answer to a big problem: many people in the neighborhood didn’t have enough food. The students could eat breakfast and lunch at school, but their families didn’t always have enough money for dinner. Buying fresh foods, such as vegetables and meat, was difficult. The teachers had an idea: could the students raise food at school for the neighborhood
It wouldn’t be easy. There isn’t enough water in Tucson because it is in a desert. Soil doesn’t always have the nutrients(营养)that plants need to grow, so the students would need natural helpers.
To solve the problem, the school set up a system in which fish poop makes plants grow better and the plants’ roots clean the water in the fish tank. Students do research on the fish. “I did a task in the project on how much tilapia eat.” says Emmanuel. “We wanted to see if they preferred to eat in warm or cold water. They liked warm water better.”
Fish aren’t the only animals that help students feed their neighbors. Chickens lay eggs. Bees also come to help turn flowers into vegetables.
When the students have raised enough food, it’s time for Market Day. Vegetables are given to people in the neighborhood for free. Students sell eggs and tilapia to raise money for seeds, fish food and chicken food.
“People don’t have a lot of money, so it’s a nice dream we have to give them food. It’s also a chance to be healthy and eat better.” says Emmanuel. “We can plant good food and have fun while we’re doing something important,” says Blanks. “I’m so happy to be at this school.”
48. Why did the teachers at M. E. School decide to raise food for the neighborhood
① The families in the neighborhood were poor.
② People there wanted a market for fresh foods.
③ Students wanted to learn how to grow vegetables.
④ The natural condition isn’t proper for growing plants.
A. ①③ B. ②④ C. ①④ D. ②③
49. What can we know from the last two paragraphs
A. The project has been widely spread.
B. Eggs and tilapia are sold at a good price.
C. The project brings the students a feeling of pride.
D. Students have raised enough money to buy vegetables.
50. What is the best title of the passage
A. A Story of Helping the Poor. B. An Experience in the Desert.
C. A Project from Seeds to Sales. D. A Dream of Giving Vegetables.
C
Chief of police, Otchumyelov, and one of his officers, Yeldyrin, are walking in the village square when they hear a man crying out that he has been bitten. A moment later, they hear a dog crying in fear.
A dog is shouting and jumping, followed by Hryukin, the local goldsmith. Hryukin catches the dog to stop it from running away. The dog is terrified, and Hryukin is angry about his bleeding finger. Soon, a crowd of villagers gathers around Hryukin and the dog. Hryukin tells Otchumyelov that he was minding his own business when, for no reason, the dog bit him. Hryukin shows his finger and is worried that he won’t be able to work because of his injury. “The dog’s owner should pay me!” Hryukin says.
Otchumyelov agrees and adds that the dog must be put down as well. “Who owns this dog ” he asks the crowd, eager to find the culprit(罪犯). When someone answers that the owner is the powerful General Zhigalov, Otchumyelov becomes nervous and suddenly suggests a different possibility: This dog may actually be innocent(无罪的).
“How could this tiny dog reach your finger if you were minding your own business ” Otchumyelov asks Hryukin. Someone in the crowd answers that he saw Hryukin anger the dog by sticking a cigarette in its face. Hryukin starts to negate this, but he’s interrupted by Yeldyrin.
Yeldyrin says that the dog isn’t General Zhigalov’s. Very quickly, Otchumyelov agrees. He points out that the general would never bother with a dog like this one. But just as Otchumyelov decides they must kill the dog, Yeldyrin remembers seeing a similar dog on the general’s property.
Depending on who he believes to be the dog’s owner, Otchumyelov has a different answer for whether the dog should live or die. Finally, the general’s cook arrives on the scene with the truth. The cook says that this dog isn’t General Zhigalov’s but instead belongs to the general’s brother, another powerful man. After hearing this, Otchumyelov quickly compliments the dog and laughs about the whole incident. As the cook leaves to return the dog to its owner, Otchumyelov threatens to hurt Hryukin for making a scene. The crowd laughs at the goldsmith and his injured finger.
---Adapted from A Chameleon
51. When walking in the village square, Otchumyelov and Yeldyrin see ________.
A. the dog biting Hryukin B. Hryukin running after the dog
C. Hryukin minding his business D. the dog’s owner paying Hryukin
52. What does the underlined word “negate” mean
A. To say that something is boring. B. To say that something is not true.
C. To say that something must be done. D. To say that something is not important.
53. What can we mainly learn from the passage
A. Otchumyelov does his best to keep Hryukin safe.
B. Otchumyelov is one of General Zhigalo’s best friends.
C. As a policeman, Otchumyelov is always careful with his work.
D. How Otchumyelov deals with the dog depends on who the dog’s owner is.
D
Humans are getting away from the nature gradually because of the developing technology. But now Digital Technology is offering us an opportunity to listen to the sounds in the nature in powerful ways, making us get closer to the worlds of animals and plants.
All around the nature, there are sounds that we struggle to pick up and understand. Elephants, for example, communicate with each other using infrasound, a sound far below our human hearing range. Coral in the ocean also communicates with each other through sound waves, with one purpose of attracting baby coral to areas where it can successfully grow. This is a shocking fact as coral doesn’t have any ears!
To pick up sounds humans are normally unable to hear, scientists have placed listening devices in these environments. Researchers have attached(连接)tiny microphones to honeybees and turtles, and stuck listening posts that can receive different sound waves from coral reefs and trees. These devices are controlled by computers and networked with digital sensors and satellites. When interconnected, these digital devices work like a hearing aid: enabling humans to observe and record nature’s sounds beyond the limits of our own listening ability. After the sounds are recorded, AI is then able to determine their meanings.
With this technology, humans can not only understand the animals, but also communicate back to them. For example, a team of researchers in Germany decoded the honeybees’ behavior with AI. Then they taught tiny robots how to do the honeybee dance. Using these dancing machines, the scientists were able to order the honeybees to stop moving, and to communicate where to fly to collect a specific nectar. In addition to the possibility of speaking with animals, the research could also be used to create a form of healing for animals and plants. That’s to say, in the near future, scientists might be able to get coral to grow in certain areas by playing “healthy reef” sounds, which could help some of the damage we have caused to become healthy again.
Now, Digital Technology provides a new way for humans to listen to the lively sounds all around us. The dream of allowing humans to communicate with different animals and plants throughout the nature is being on its way.
54. Which of the following is NOT true about listening devices
A. AI can help to explain the meanings of nature’s sounds.
B. The hearing aid collects the sounds from the animals or plants.
C. Scientists need to connect the devices with computers and networks.
D. The devices can record nature’s sounds beyond people’s listening ability.
55. Which is the right order to pick up the sounds from the nature for scientists ________
a. Analyze the meanings with the help of Al.
b. Place listening devices into the nature world.
c. Collect the sounds from the animals or plants.
d. Connect the devices with computers and networks.
A. c→d→b→a B. b→c→d→a C. c→b→a→d D. b→d→c →a
56. What can you infer from the last paragraph
A. Scientists are likely to discover a new way of recording.
B. Humans will have better communication with the nature.
C. It’s possible for people to dance with the honeybee together.
D. Digital Technology can be used to communicate with anything.
57. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage
A. To discuss how to control listening devices.
B. To compare different ways for communication.
C. To introduce a technology to get closer to the nature.
D. To suggest how to improve people’s listening ability.
第Ⅱ卷(主观题共50分)
五、词汇运用(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
(A)根据句意和汉语注释,在答题卡对应题号的横线上,写出单词的正确形式。
58. Confucius was a ________(开拓者)in the field of education.
59. The committee will ________(提交)its final report to Parliament in a month.
60. What impresses me most in the Palace Museum is its ________(古老的)buildings.
61. There was a short ________(安静)while she was drying her eyes.
62. We can be proud to say we are Chinese ________(无论何时)we are in danger in foreign countries.
(B)根据句意,在答题卡对应题号的横线上,写出括号内所给单词的适当形式。
63. The ________(decide)made by the boss sometimes are of no use. He needs to be more careful.
64. If you work hard now, you may have one more ________(choose)for your future.
65. There’s still a long way to go before you ________(success).
66. The hope for ________(last)peace has always been in the hearts of all the Chinese people.
67. The customer got ________(patient)as he waited in line for a long time.
六、动词填空 用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空,并将答案写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。 (本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
68. “I want to go back to our motherland badly. Nothing ________(beat)peace.” said Zhao Ying who has lived in Lebanon for 20 years.
69. The water was now two feet deep, making it difficult, if not impossible,________(get)the car out.
70. Since the big fire has already been under control, no more firemen ________(send)there.
71. — What do you think ________(happen)to Miss Pang these days I can’t find her.
— Sorry, She asked for leave last week because her brother passed away.
72. — Is Jessie coming
— No, she ________(change)her mind after a phone call at the last minute.
73. — You were not listening. What troubled you
— Sorry, I________(think)about how to help kids get in the habit of saving.
74. Can you imagine how much trouble the community had ________(manage)throwing objects from a height
75. Jenny promised that she ________(have)a further talk with me as soon as she finished reading the book The Adventure of Tom Sawyer.
76. They ________(visit)the Golden Gate Bridge this afternoon, aren’t they
77. —I haven’t seen you for the whole week.
—I________(search)for information for my research, but still not enough.
七、阅读表达 阅读下面的短文,然后根据短文内容回答问题,每小题答案不超过6个单词。 (本大题共5 小题,每题2分,共10分)
Dopamine Dressing
Have you seen “dopamine (多巴胺)dressing” on your social media It’s one of the most popular fashion trends for 2023.
First created by US fashion psychologist Dawnn Karen in her book Dress Your Best Life in 2020, dopamine dressing-to put it simply - is dressing for joy. Through brightness and purity of colors, the dressing is aimed to create joyful emotions for people.
Science showed long ago that different colors can affect people. They could make us feel warmer or cooler and also affect our feelings. For example, bright colors can make people feel lively. Colors like black, white and grey may bring a sense of sadness instead.
Learning how colors work, fashion brands have also used colors in different ways. For example, Versace, an Italian brand, added the idea of dopamine dressing to their clothes in 2021. It said: “This can spread fun and positive energy to the world through fashion”. In the last few years, the pandemic has put everything into question. “Usually, we’re dressing for external factors - the weather, other people and special events. During the pandemic, there was a change. Since no one was around to tell you what to wear, you let yourself find styles that make yourself happy,” Karen told TODAY.
Now, many people take this style to fight back bad feelings and show themselves. “I’ve seen people who are very shy put on colorful clothes and become… free,” Karen said. “Their whole mood changes when they wear clothes that show who they really are.”
78. When did the phrase “dopamine dressing” first appear
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79. How does dopamine dressing make people happy
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80. What colors should you avoid if you are sad
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81. Why did Versace add dopamine dressing to their clothes in 2021
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82. What do you think of the dopamine dressing style
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八、书面表达(本大题共20分)
请根据杂志TEENS TODAY 的 TEEN VOICE 栏目的征稿启示,用英语写一篇短文,分享你的体会。
Hi! I’m Sigmund Friend, the editor of the magazine TEENS TODAY. Art is the guiding light of the world. You are welcome to share your ideas about art with us. 1. Present your opinion on the importance of art. Art 2. Introduce your favourite art form. 3. Share your experience and feeling. We’re looking forward to your sharing.
注意事项:
1. 短文须包含上述要点,要求语句通顺、意思连贯、符合题意;
2. 词数不少于 100个,开头已给出,不计入总词数;
3. 文中不得使用真实的个人及学校信息;
4. 短文必须写在答题卡指定的位置上。
Art plays an important role in our life.
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