陕西省西安市英语初一上学期期中试题及答案指导(2024年)

2024年陕西省西安市英语初一上学期期中复习试题及
答案指导
一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）
1、Listen to the following conversation between two students and choose the best answer to the question.
A. What are they discussing?
B. Who is the new student?
C. What is the new student’s favorite subject?
D. When will the school trip take place?
Answer: A
Explanation: In the conversation, the two students are discussing the school’s upcoming trip. The new student’s information is not mentioned, and the favorite subject and the trip’s date are not discussed.
2、Listen to the following dialogue between a teacher and a student and choose the best answer to the question.
A. Why is the student late?
B. What assignment is due?
C. How is the student’s homework?
D. What is the student’s favorite subject?
Answer: B
Explanation: The teacher asks the student about the assignment that is due, which indicates that they are discussing the homework. The reason for the student’s lateness is not mentioned, and the student’s homewo rk and favorite subject are not the focus of the conversation.
3、Question: What does the man say about his weekend plans?
A)He plans to visit a friend.
B)He has no plans for the weekend.
C)He will be working on a project.
Answer: B
Explanation: The man says, “Well, actually, I don’t have any special plans for the weekend. Just going to relax at home.”
4、Question: Why does the woman suggest going to the park instead of the movies?
A)She wants to save money.
B)She prefers nature over a movie theater.
C)She thinks it will be too crowded at the movies.
Answer: B
Explanation: The woman says, “I think the park would be a better choice. It’s a nice day, and we can enjoy the fresh air and nature, instead of being cooped up in a movie theater.”
5、Listen to the following dialogue and choose the best answer to the question.
A. The man is going to the library.
B. The woman is looking for a book.
C. They are discussing their homework.
D. They are planning a trip.
Answer: B
Explanation: In the dialogue, the woman mentions, “I need to find a book for my project,” indicating that she is looking for a book. Therefore, the correct answer is B.
6、Listen to the following short passage and answer the question.
Question: What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce a new book.
B. To review a movie.
C. To provide information about a museum.
D. To explain a historical event.
Answer: C
Explanation: The passage provides information about a museum, including its history, exhibits, and visiting hours. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
7、Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to the question you hear.
Question: What is the weather like today?
A. It’s sunny.
B. It’s cloudy.
C. It’s raining.
D. It’s windy.
Answer: B
Explanation: The speaker mentions “It’s a bit cloudy today,” which indicates that the weather is not sunny, but neither is it raining or windy. Therefore, the correct answer is “It’s cloudy.”
8、Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentence with the correct word you hear.
Question: The teacher says that the students should_______their books in order to prepare for the test.
A. take out
B. turn off
C. keep up
D. pass by
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct word that fits the context is “take out,” as the teacher is instructing the students to remove their books from their bags or places to study them for the upcoming test. The other options do not make sense in this context.
9、听力原文：
W: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the nearest bank, please? M: Sure. Go straight ahead for two blocks, then turn left. You’ll see the bank on your right.
Question: How can the woman get to the nearest bank?
A. Go straight ahead for two blocks.
B. Turn left after one block.
C. Go straight ahead for three blocks.
D. Turn right after two blocks.
Answer: A
Explanation: The man tells the woman to go straight ahead for two blocks, so the correct answer is A.
10、听力原文：
W: Hi, John. How was your math test yesterday?
M: It was quite difficult. I don’t think I did well.
Question: How did John feel about his math test?
A. He thought it was easy.
B. He thought it was difficult.
C. He didn’t take it.
D. He didn’t know how he did.
Answer: B
Explanation: John says the math test was quite difficult, so the correct answer is B.
11.You are listening to a conversation between a student and a teacher.
Student: “Teacher, can you explain to me the main idea of this passage?”Teacher: “Certainly! The main idea of the passag e is about the importance of
teamwork in school projects.”
Question: What is the main topic of the passage?
A) The importance of teamwork
B) The importance of individual effort
C) The importance of reading books
D) The importance of studying alone
Answer: A) The importance of teamwork
Explanation: The teacher directly mentions the main idea of the passage, which is the importance of teamwork in school projects.
12.You are listening to a phone conversation between two friends.
Person A: “Hey, have you heard about the new movie that’s going to be released next month?”
Person B: “Yeah, I heard it’s going to be a science fiction film. I’m really excited to see it!”
Question: What kind of movie are they talking about?
A) A romantic movie
B) A science fiction movie
C) A comedy movie
D) A horror movie
Answer: B) A science fiction movie
Explanation: Person B explicitly mentions that the movie they are talking about is a science fiction film.
13.Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to the question.
A. They are discussing a math test.
B. They are planning a trip.
C. They are talking about a school event.
Answer: C
Explanation: The conversation is about a school event that is happening soon, so option C is the correct answer.
14.Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the correct words.
Tom: Hey, do you think we should practice for the English speech contest?
Jack: (pause) You know, I think it’s a great idea. We need to (pause) and prepare for it.
Answer: 1. get together; 2. ourselves
Explanation: In this dialogue, Tom suggests practicing for the English speech contest, and Jack agrees by saying they need to get together and prepare for it, so the correct answers are “get together” and “ourselves.”
15.You are listening to a conversation between a student and a teacher. The student is asking the teacher for advice on how to improve his English. Listen carefully and answer the following question.
Question: What does the teacher suggest the student do to improve his English?
A)Practice speaking more.
B)Read more English books.
C)Write essays every day.
Explanation: The teacher suggests that the student should read more English books to improve his language skills. The conversation includes the teacher saying, “You should try to read some English books. It will help you a lot with your vocabulary and grammar.”
16.Listen to a short dialogue between two friends discussing their weekend plans. After listening, answer the following question.
Question: What do the friends plan to do this weekend?
A)Go to the movies.
B)Visit a museum.
C)Go shopping.
Answer: A
Explanation: In the dialogue, one of the friends says, “Let’s go to the movies this weekend. I heard there’s a new release that we both might like.” This indicates that their plan is to go to the movies. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
17.You hear a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans. Listen carefully and answer the question below.
Question: What activity does Bob plan to do on Saturday morning?
A. Go shopping
B. Visit a friend
C. Take a walk
D. Watch a movie
Explanation: In the conversation, Alice asks Bob if he wants to visit a friend on Saturday morning. Bob responds positively, indicating that he plans to visit a friend.
18.You hear a news report about a local event. Listen carefully and answer the question below.
Question: How many people are expected to attend the event?
A. 100
B. 500
C. 1000
D. 2000
Answer: C
Explanation: The news report states that the event is expected to attract around 1000 people, making option C the correct answer.
19.You hear: “The library opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. on weekdays.”
Questions:
1.What time does the library open on weekdays?
2.What time does the library close on weekdays?
Answer:
1.A. 9 a.m.
2.B. 5 p.m.
Explanation:
The correct answers are provided in the sentence: “The library opens at 9 a.m.
and closes at 5 p.m. on weekdays.”
20.You hear: “The school’s sports day is scheduled for the last Saturday in April.”
Questions:
1.When is the school’s sports day?
2.In which month is the sports day held?
Answer:
1.A. The last Saturday in April
2.B. April
Explanation:
The correct answers are given in the sentence: “The school’s sports day is scheduled for the last Saturday in April.” This indicates that the sports day is held in April, specifically on the last Saturday of that month.
二、阅读理解（30分）
Reading Comprehension
Passage:
In a small town, there was a popular library known for its vast collection of books. The library had a special tradition every Friday afternoon: a storytelling session for the children of the town. Mrs. Thompson, the librarian, was an excellent storyteller and loved to share her passion for books with the young ones.
One day, a new boy named Timmy moved to the town. Timmy was shy and didn’t know many people. He had heard about the storytelling sessions and decided that Friday was the perfect day to join in and make new friends.
As the session began, Mrs. Thompson opened a large, leather-bound book with intricate gold lettering. She began to read a story about a brave knight who embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure of King Arthur. The children were captivated by the tale, and Timmy found himself drawn into the world of adventure.
As the story progressed, the knight faced many challenges and obstacles. Each time he overcame them, the children cheered, and Timmy felt a sense of pride for the knight’s bravery. By the end of the story, Timmy had made several friends, and they all decided to form a group to embark on their own treasure hunt.
Questions:
1.What was the special tradition at the library every Friday afternoon?
A) Book sales
B) Storytelling session
C) Reading competition
D) Library cleaning day
2.Why did Timmy decide to join the storytelling session?
A) He was looking for a place to study
B) He wanted to meet new friends
C) He was interested in the library’s collection
D) He had to do his homework
3.What did Timmy and his new friends decide to do after the storytelling session?
A) They organized a book sale
B) They formed a group to embark on a treasure hunt
C) They invited Mrs. Thompson to their house for dinner
D) They decided to start a reading club
Answers:
1.B) Storytelling session
2.B) He wanted to meet new friends
3.B) They formed a group to embark on a treasure hunt
三、完型填空（15分）
Section III: Reading Comprehension (Cloze Test)
Read the following passage and choose the best word for each blank from the options given.
The 21st century has brought about many changes in our lives. One significant change is the way we communicate. (1) ______, the rise of technology has revolutionized the way we connect with others.
A. Consequently
B. Furthermore
C. Nevertheless
D. However
E. Moreover
(2)______, smartphones and social media platforms have made it easier than ever to
stay in touch with friends and family.
A. For instance
B. In contrast
C. On the other hand
D. In addition
E. As a result
Many people believe that (3)______technology has made our lives more convenient, it has also created new challenges.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Since
D. If
E. Until
In the past, people relied on landlines and postal services to communicate. Now, (4)______we can send messages, make video calls, and even shop online with a few taps on our devices.
A. however
B. therefore
C. instead
D. consequently
E. otherwise
These advancements have undoubtedly improved our quality of life. (5) ______, we must be cautious about the potential negative impacts of excessive screen time and privacy concerns.
A. However
B. Therefore
C. Moreover
D. Consequently
E. Nevertheless
Answers:
1.A. Consequently
2.D. In addition
3.A. Although
4.C. Instead
5.B. Therefore
四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
1、In the 1 days before the holiday, everyone was busy 2 gifts for their friends.
A. few, making
B. last, buying
C. coming, finding
D. next, preparing
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct phrase is “last days before the holiday,” which refers to the final few days leading up to the holiday. The verb “buying” is appropriate because people are typically purchasing gifts for their friends in the last days before the holiday.
2、The teacher 1the students to be quiet and listen to the lecture carefully.
A. asked
B. ordered
C. told
D. requested
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct verb to use in this context is “ordered,” as it implies a more formal and direct command. “Asked” and “told” are also correct, but “ordered” is the most appropriate choice for a teacher giving instructions in a classroom setting. “Requested” is too formal and less commonly used in this context.
3.The__________(be) of the book is very interesting.
答案：is
解析：此题考查主谓一致。

由于the__________of the book中，the __________ 表示的是抽象概念“书的内容”，所以谓语动词应使用单数形式，故填is。

4.She__________(go) to the cinema last night, but she didn’t.
答案：didn’t go
解析：此题考查时态。

根据后文“but she didn’t”可知，这里表示的是与过去
事实相反的虚拟语气，所以主句应该使用过去时态，即didn’t go。

5、The__________(be) of the book is very interesting and it has been praised by many readers.
答案：beauty
解析：本题考查名词的用法。

根据句意，空格处需要填入名词，同时结合句中的is，可以判断主语是the beauty，意为“这本书的美丽之处”。

6、If I__________(be) a bird, I would fly to the sky freely.
答案：were
解析：本题考查虚拟语气。

根据句意，空格处需要表示与现在事实相反的虚拟语气，因此主句用would+动词原形，从句用过去式，所以填were。

7、In the__________of the library, you can find a variety of books on different subjects.
答案：7.
解析：本题考查介词的用法。

of表示所属关系，意为“在……中”。

句意：在图书馆里，你可以找到关于不同主题的各种书籍。

8、The__________of the company is to provide high-quality services to customers.
答案：8. purpose
解析：本题考查名词的用法。

purpose意为“目的”，符合句意。

句意：公司的目的是为客户提供高质量的服务。

9.In the 9 morning, the 10 sun began to rise, casting a warm glow over the tranquil village.
A. first, bright
B. bright, first
C. first, bright
D. bright, first
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct answer is “first, bright” because “first” is an adjective used to describe the order of the morning, while “bright” is an adjective that describes the sun itself. The phrase “first morning” is more common than “bright morning.”
10.She 11 to the library every weekend to borrow new books, which 12 her knowledge greatly.
A. goes, broadens
B. went, broadened
C. goes, broadening
D. went, broaden
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct answer is “went, broadened” because the first part of the sentence is in the past tense, indicating a past action (“She went”), and the second part should also be in the past tense to describe the effect of the action on her knowledge (“which broadened her knowledge”). The other options either use the wrong tense or incorrect verb form.
五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
1、What are the five main parts of a typical English essay, and can you provide a brief explanation of each part?
Answer: The five main parts of a typical English essay are:
1.Introduction: This part introduces the topic and provides background information. It often includes a thesis statement that outlines the main argument or purpose of the essay.
2.Body Paragraphs: These paragraphs present the main arguments or points of the essay. Each paragraph typically focuses on one main idea and includes supporting evidence.
3.Counterargument: In this part, the essay acknowledges and addresses potential counterarguments or opposing viewpoints. It demonstrates the writer’s understanding of different perspectives.
4.Conclusion: The conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay and reinforces the thesis statement. It may also offer a final thought or suggestion for further discussion.
5.References (if applicable): This is a separate section at the end of the essay where all the sources used are listed according to a specific citation style.
Explanation: The introduction sets the stage for the essay, the body paragraphs develop the main arguments, the counterargument shows critical thinking, the conclusion wraps up the essay, and the references provide credit to the sources used. These parts work together to create a coherent and
persuasive essay.
2、How can you effectively use transition words and phrases in your writing to enhance the flow and coherence of an essay?
Answer: Effective use of transition words and phrases can greatly enhance the flow and coherence of an essay. Here are some ways to use them:
1.To introduce a new idea or topic: Words like “furthermore,” “additionally,” and “what’s more” can smoothly lead into new points or arguments.
2.To show cause and effect: Phrases like “as a result,” “therefore,” and “consequently” can help establish the logical progression of events or ideas.
3.To contrast or compare: Words such as “however,” “on the other hand,” and “similarly” can be used to contrast or compare different points or ideas.
4.To sequence or order: Transition words like “firstly,” “secondly,” “finally,” and “in addition” can help organize information in a logical sequence.
5.To emphasize or conclude: Phrases like “in conclusion,” “in summary,” and “overall” can be used to emphasize the main points or wrap up the essay.
Explanation: Transition words and phrases act as bridges between sentences and paragraphs, helping readers understand the relationship between ideas. By using these words effectively, the essay becomes more cohesive and easier to follow.
3、What are the main differences between present simple and present continuous tenses? Explain with examples.
答案：
The main differences between present simple and present continuous tenses are as follows:
1.Time of Reference:
•Present simple is used to talk about general truths, habits, and repeated actions that happen regularly at the same time every day, every week, etc.
•Present continuous is used to talk about actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or actions that are currently happening.
Examples:
•Present simple: I go to school every day. (This action happens regularly every day.)
•Present continuous: I am reading a book right now. (This action is happening at the moment of speaking.)
2.Aspect:
•Present simple is used to describe actions or states in the simple aspect.
•Present continuous is used to describe actions or states in the progressive aspect.
Examples:
•Present simple: She speaks English well. (General ability)
•Present continuous: She is speaking English right now. (Action happening at the moment)
解析：
This question tests the understanding of the differences between present
simple and present continuous tenses. The answer should cover the time of reference and the aspect of the tenses, with clear examples to illustrate each point.
4、How can you use the passive voice in a sentence? Provide an example.
答案：
The passive voice is used to focus on the action rather than the person performing it. It is formed by using the past participle of the verb after “be” (am, is, are, was, were).
Example:
The letter was written by the student.
解析：
This question checks the knowledge of the passive voice. The answer should include the definition of the passive voice and an example sentence demonstrating its use. The example should show that the focus is on the action (the letter being written) rather than the person (the student).
5、Please describe the main differences between the present simple and the present continuous tense in English. (50 words)
Answer:
The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions or general truths, and it is usually used for present states. The present continuous tense, on the other hand, is used to describe actions that are currently happening or in progress, or to express temporary states. The present simple tense has a regular
structure of subject + verb + s/es, while the present continuous tense has a regular structure of subject + be (am/is/are) + verb + -ing. Additionally, the present simple tense does not use time adverbs like “now,” “always,” or “often,” whereas the present continuous tense often includes time adverbs.
Explanation:
This question requires the student to identify the key differences between the present simple and present continuous tenses. The answer should cover the uses of each tense, the structure of the sentences, and the time adverbs typically associated with each tense.
六、书面表达题（15分）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short passage about your favorite hobby. You should write at least 100 words but no more than 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.
中文提纲：
1.介绍你的爱好是什么
2.说明你为什么喜欢这个爱好
3.谈谈这个爱好给你的生活带来的积极影响
Answer:
My favorite hobby is playing the guitar. I have been playing the guitar for about three years now. The reason why I love this hobby so much is that it helps me relax and express my emotions.
Playing the guitar has brought a lot of positive impacts to my life. First of all, it allows me to relieve stress after a long day of schoolwork. Secondly, it has taught me patience and perseverance. Finally, it has helped me make new friends who share the same interest.
In conclusion, my hobby of playing the guitar has become an indispensable part of my life. It not only brings me joy but also enriches my social life.
解析：
本文按照提纲要求，首先介绍了作者最喜欢的爱好——弹吉他，并说明了喜欢这个爱好是因为它可以帮助作者放松和表达情感。

接着，文章阐述了弹吉他给作者的生活带来的积极影响，包括缓解压力、培养耐心和毅力以及结交志同道合的朋友。

最后，作者总结了弹吉他成为自己生活中不可或缺的一部分，既带来了快乐，也丰富了社交生活。

整篇文章结构清晰，内容充实，符合题目要求。