湖北省荆州市英语初一上学期期末试题与参考答案

湖北省荆州市英语初一上学期期末复习试题与参考答
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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 dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.
A. The boy is asking for directions to the museum.
B. The girl is showing the boy how to use the new phone.
C. The students are discussing their weekend plans.
Answer:__________(A/B/C)
Key:__________(A)
Explanation: The answer is A because the dialogue includes a question about where the museum is, indicating that the boy is asking for directions.
2、Listen to the following news report and answer the following question.
What is the main cause of the problem mentioned in the report?
A. The heavy rain caused severe flooding in the city.
B. The increased pollution levels in the river are affecting the fish population.
C. The power cut resulted in a major traffic jam during rush hour.
Answer:__________(A/B/C)
Key:__________(B)
Explanation: The answer is B because the news report discusses how the pollution levels in the river are leading to health issues for the fish, which suggests that this is the main problem.
3、Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.
A、Tom is playing basketball.
B、Tom is watching TV.
C、Tom is doing homework.
Answer: B
听力解析: In the dialogue, you hear Tom saying, “I’m watching TV, not
pl aying basketball.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.
4、Listen to the sentence and write the appropriate article before the underlined word.
A、A, the
B、The, an
C、A, an
Answer: B
听力解析: You hear the sentence, “The dog is a/an____animal to have at home.” The correct article to use before “animal” is “an” because “animal” starts with a vowel sound, so the complete sentence is “The dog is a/an (an) animal to have at home.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.
5、What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. The types of transportation available.
B. The safety rules for using tricycles.
C. The benefits of cycling to school.
Answer: A
Explanation: The conversation focuses on different modes of transportation and the availability of options, making option A the most appropriate answer. The other options are not the main topics of the discussion.
6、Why does the student say they don’t have any homework tonight?
A. Because they finished all their assignments early.
B. Because their teacher didn’t assign any homework.
C. Because they are feeling overwhelmed with other commitments.
Answer: B
Explanation: The student explicitly says, “My teacher didn’t give us any homework for tonight,” which directly answers the question and makes option B the correct answer. Options A and C are not supported by the information given in the conversation.
7、 Listening Comprehension (共20分)
7、Question: What does the woman want to buy?
A) A shirt.
B) A scarf.
C) A sweater.
Answer: B
解析：听力材料： Woman: Could I try this scarf, please? It looks nice.
细节理解题。

女士询问能否试戴围巾，显然是对围巾感兴趣，因此选择B。

8、 Question: Where are the two speakers probably?
A) In a library.
B) In a restaurant.
C) In a coffee shop.
Answer: C
解析：听力材料：Man: Can I get you a coffee, sir? Woman: Yes, please. That would be great.
中心思想题。

男士询问男士是否要买咖啡，女士表示同意，因此推断两人正在咖啡店，故选C。

9.Listen to the dialogue and answer the question.
W: Hi, John. How do you find your first week at the new high school?
M: It’s great! I’ve met so many interesting people, but I still haven’t found my English teacher’s name.
Q: What is the main problem John is facing right now?
A. Finding interesting people.
B. Losing his English books.
C. Not finding his English teacher.
D. Having a tough time adjusting.
Answer: C
Explanation: John mentions that he hasn’t found his English teacher’s name,
indicating that he is facing the issue of not being able to locate his teacher.
10.Listen to a short passage about a popular public park in the city. Then answer the question.
Passage: (Recorded passage about the city park)
Question: What is the park famous for?
A. Its historical significance.
B. Being the home to a large community of birds.
C. Hosting t he city’s annual marathon.
D. its beautiful rose garden.
Answer: C
Explanation: Although the passage provides several features of the park, it specifically mentions the city’s annual marathon as its most famous event.
11、 Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer to the question.
(1.5 points)
Conversation: A girl and a boy are talking about their weekend plan.
Girl: Did you do anything fun this weekend?
Boy: Yeah, I went to the cinema with my friends. We watched a great movie. Girl: What movie did you see?
Boy: We saw “Exclusive Treasure Island.”
Girl: Oh, that sounds interesting. Was it an adventure movie?
Boy: Yes, it was. It was really exciting.
Question: What movie did they watch?
A) “Exclusive Treasure Island”
B) “The Mummy”
C) “Jurassic World”
Answer: A) “Exclusive Treasure Island”
Explanation: In the conversation, the boy clearly states, “We saw ‘Exclusive Treasure Island’.” Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
12.Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer to the question. (1.5 points)
Dialogue: A customer is complaining about a product he bought.
Customer: I got this laptop from your store last week, and it keeps shutting down.
Salesperson: I’m sorry to hear that. Could you tell me more about the issue? Custom er: Well, it’s happening every time I try to play games on it. Salesperson: Alright, thank you for your patience. Let’s see which model you purchased.
Customer: It’s the X-15 Pro.
Salesperson: Let’s check the system requirements for this model and see if y our computer meets them.
Customer: Could it be the operating system, since I had to update it recently? Salesperson: Let’s check the logs and see what the problem might be. I’ll run a diagnostic test for you right away.
Question: What is the problem the customer reported?
A) The laptop is too slow to respond.
B) The laptop keeps shutting down when playing games.
C) The laptop overheats easily.
Answer: B) The laptop keeps shutting down when playing games. Explanation: The customer mentioned in the dialogue, “I got this laptop from your store last week, and it keeps shutting down. It’s happening every time
I try to play games on it.” Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
13.What is the favorite sport of the girl speaking on the phone?
A. Basketball.
B. Football.
C. Swimming.
D. Volleyball.
Answer: C
Explanation: The girl says, “I really like swimming, and it keeps me in shape.” This indicates that swimming is her favorite sport.
14.How does the teacher suggest the students prepare for the upcoming science exam?
A. Read the textbook only.
B. Review all class notes and practice problems.
C. Study with a friend only.
D. Take some online quizzes.
Answer: B
Explanation: The teacher says, “To prepare for the exam, make sure to go over all your class notes and wor k through the practice problems we did in class.”
This advice suggests that reviewing the class notes and solving practice problems is the recommended preparation method.
15、Listen to the sentence and choose the picture that best matches. (听句子，选择最匹配的图片)
Picture A: A girl is reading a book.
Picture B: A girl is playing the piano.
Picture C: A girl is painting a picture.
Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is “The girl is reading a book.” Therefore, the correct picture is A.
16、Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer. (听对话，选择正确的答案)
Dialogue:
W: How are you, Dennis?
M: I’m fine, thank you. And you?
W: I’m fine too. What time is the meeting this afternoon?
M: It is at 2:30.
Question: What time is the meeting?
A) At 2:30
B) At 3:30
C) At 4:30
Answer: A
Explanation: The man clearly states that the meeting is at 2:30 in the dialogue, so the correct answer is A.
17.What are the two subjects that the student mentioned that he enjoys the most?
A. Math and English.
B. Science and Art.
C. History and Geography.
D. Music and Physical Education.
Answer: D
Explanation: The student says, “I really like Music and Physical Education. They are both very fun and I always feel good after class.” This indicates that Music and Physical Education are the two subjects he enjoys the most.
18.Where does the conversation take place?
A. At the library.
B. In a classroom.
C. In a restaurant.
D. At the bus stop.
Answer: B
Explanation: The dialogue contains references to “class times” and “homework,” suggesting that the conversation is taking place in a classroom. The library and restaurant also do not mention class-related topics, and there is no information suggesting the conversation is at a bus stop.
19、What is the girl’s favorite animal?
A) Panda
B) Elephant
C) Monkey (A) The girl says, “Pandas are my favorite animals,” so the correct answer is A.
20、When does the boy want to buy the book?
A) By Friday
B) After school
C) This Sunday (C) The boy says, “I’d like to buy the book on Sunday,” so the correct answer is C.
二、阅读理解（30分）
Section B: Reading Comprehension
Read the following passage and answer the questions below.
Once upon a time, in a small, picturesque village, there lived a humble farmer named John. John was known for his kindness and his love for nature. Every morning, he would wake up before the sun and go out to his fields to work. He took great care of his crops and animals, and it showed in the abundance and health of his produce.
One day, a wise old owl named Oliver appeared in John’s fi eld. He was tired of flying around the forests and looking for food and decided to settle down permanently. Oliver soon became a friend to John and his family, and they
couldn’t have been happier. They spent many peaceful hours together, sharing stories and laughter.
However, one day, a storm was brewing, and strong winds began to whip through the village. The heavy rain poured down, and the ground became saturated. John’s crops were destroyed, and his livestock were in danger. He was distraught and felt helpless. In a moment of despair, he turned to Oliver for help.
Oliver listened to John’s problems and nodded with sadness. He decided to share a secret with John. “You see, your kindness has given you the opportunity to ask for a favor,” Oliver explained. “The earth is aware of your love for it, and it can respond to your needs. Pray for strength, John, and I promise you, we’ll find a solution.”
John did as Oliver instructed, and he prayed with all his heart. The next morning, he awoke to a stunning sight. The storm had passed, the sun was shining brightly, and his crops were surprisingly untouched by the harsh elements. His family celebrated thankfully, and from that day on, they knew that kindness was worth far more than they ever realized.
Questions:
1.Why did Oliver, the wise old owl, decide to settle down in John’s field?
A) He needed a safe place to hide.
B) He was tired of flying in the forests.
C) He was attracted by the farmer’s beauty.
D) He wanted to teach John a lesson.
2.What happened to John’s cr ops and livestock when the strong winds and
heavy rain began to whip through the village?
A) They were untouched by the storm.
B) They were safely hidden away.
C) They were completely destroyed by the storm.
D) They were harvested earlier than expected.
3.What did Oliver promise John if he prayed for strength?
A) He would not need to work on his farm anymore.
B) He would have a miracle occur.
C) He would find a different job.
D) He would no longer have to worry about pests.
Answers:
1.B) He was tired of flying in the forests.
2.C) They were completely destroyed by the storm.
3.B) He would have a miracle occur.
三、完型填空（15分）
Passage:
Heroes are not just found in comic books or movies. In everyday life, there are many unsung heroes who do extraordinary things without seeking 1 (attention). Last year, a young girl from our school, Li Xiaoying, took a brave action that saved her classmate’s life. She noticed her friend, Wang Xiaojun, was in a state of 2 (panic) on the playground. Without hesitation, she rushed over and quickly 3 (assessed) the situation. Realizing that Wang Xiaojun had
accidentally ingested a small piece of food that was blocking his airway, Li Xiaoying remembered the first aid training she had taken last semester. She performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully clearing the blockage and saving her friend’s life.
Answers:
1.(attention)
2.(panic)
3.(assessed)
四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
1、Tom is _______(be) planning a surprise birthday party for him because he
_______(want) to make his friend happy.
答案：1. being 2. wants
解析： The first blank requires the present continuous tense to indicate an action that is in progress at the moment of speaking. The second blank requires the simple present tense to express a general truth or habitual action.
2、I _______(finish) my homework yet? Is it time to go to bed?
答案：haven’t finished
解析： The question is in the simple present tense, indicating a habitual action or a repeated action at the moment of speaking. Using the negative form “haven’t finished” is necessary because the sentence is a negative question.
3、They have____________(visit) the Palace Museum many times. (visited)
解析：此题考察动词的过去分词形式。

“visit”的过去分词是”visited”，用于
表示过去发生的动作，并作定语修饰”times”。

4、This morning, they____________(arrive) at the school early. (arrived)
解析：此题考察动词的过去式形式。

“arrive”的过去式是”arrived”，用于描述一个过去发生的具体事件。

5、According to the news, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be__________suitable for outdoor activities.
解析：本题考查形容词。

句意为：根据新闻，明天的天气预报显示户外活动的天气是 __________ 的。

由于空后为名词，所以需要填入一个形容词。

根据语境，应选B。

答案：B（good）
6、Dear teacher, I would like to express my_______________(gratitude) to you for your teachings throughout the semester.
解析：本题考查名词。

句意为：亲爱的老师，我想表达我对你整个学期教导的
_______________ 。

根据句意和常识，应该填写形容词的名词形式“感激，感谢”。

故选A（gratitude）。

答案：A（gratitude）
7、I really__________(enjoy) my homework, but it is not easy to finish all the assignments in time.
Answer: enjoy
Explanation: In the sentence, “I really enjoy my homework” is the correct form; “enjoy” should be in present simple tense as it is a general statement about the speaker’s feeling.
8、At the moment, we__________(wait) for the bus to arrive.
Answer: are waiting
Explanation: The sentence uses the construction “At the moment + present continuous tense” to indicate an action happening right now. Thus, “wait” changes to “are waiting.”
9.I__________(arrive) at the airport when my friend called me to say he was already waiting.
10.They__________(plan) a surprise birthday party for her, and she had no idea until it started.
Answer Key:
9.had arrived
10.were planning
Explanation:
9.The subject “I” and the verb “arrive” suggest a past event. Since the friend’s call is in the past tense, the correct form to show that the action “arrive” happened before the call is the past perfect “had arrived.”
10.The phrase “They__________a surprise birthday party” indicates an action that was happening at the same time as the other actions described. This context requires the past continuous tense “were planning” to indicate that the planning for the party was ongoing when the surprise started.
五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
1.Phonology: It deals with the sounds of language. Phonology explains the sounds that
occur in a language, how they are produced, and how they combine to form meaningful gestures or words.
2.Morphology: It focuses on the internal structure of words and the formation of new words. Morphology studies the smallest units of meaning (morphemes) that make up words.
2、How does the future perfect tense work in the English language? Explain with an example.
Answer:
1.The future perfect tense is used to describe an action that will be completed at a specific point in the future. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb “will have” + the past participle of the main verb.
2.Example: If you study for the English test for the next 3 hours, you will have studied for 3 hours by the end of the day. (By the end of the day, the action of studying will be completed.)
Explanation:
The future perfect tense indicates an action that will be completed in the future, looking towards a point in time that will be in the past from the current perspective. In the given example, the action of studying (will have studied) is completed at the end of the day.
3、Please describe the main differences between present simple and present continuous tenses.
Answer:
•Present Simple:
•Used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and routines.
•The structure is Subject + verb + s/es (third person singular).
•Example: I watch TV every evening.
•Present Continuous:
•Used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking or actions that are in progress at the present time.
•The structure is Subject + am/is/are + verb -ing.
•Example: I am watching a movie right now.
Explanation:
The present simple and present continuous tenses are used to describe different types of actions. The present simple is used for habits and general truths, while the present continuous is used for actions happening now or in progress. The structure and the timing of the tenses differ, with the present simple having a regular verb form and the present continuous with the -ing ending.
4、What are the three main aspects of a question sentence in English?
Answer:
•Yes/No Question: Used for yes or no answers. It usually involves placing auxiliary verbs (like do, does, can, etc.) before the subject.
•Wh- Question: Used to ask about specific information, such as time, place, reason, etc. It typically begins with a question word (who, what, where, when, why, how, etc.).
•Tag Question: Adds a short question to the end of a declarative sentence for confirmation. It is often used to confirm the speaker’s belief or
to make a polite suggestion.
Explanation:
There are three main aspects of question sentences in English: yes/no questions, wh-questions, and tag questions. Yes/no questions are used to get a simple answer (yes or no), wh- questions seek specific information, and tag questions are used for confirmation or to weigh the options. These question forms help in expressing different queries in daily communication.
5、Translate the following sentence into English:
“我喜欢英语，因为它很有趣。

”
Answer: “I like English because it is very interesting.”
Explanation:
•“喜欢”translates to “like.”
•“英语”translates to “English.”
•“因为”translates to “because.”
•“很有趣”translates to “very interesting.”
六、书面表达题（15分）
Write a short passage about a school event you participated in recently. Briefly describe the event, why you decided to participate, and what you learned from the experience. Your passage should be about 100 to 120 words.
答案：
Last weekend, I participated i n the school’s sports day. I signed up for
the 100-meter dash and the relay race. I decided to join because I wanted to improve my physical fitness and support my classmates. The event was exciting, and I worked hard to finish each race. Although I didn’t win any awards, I learned the importance of teamwork and resilience. This experience has inspired me to stay physically active and continue challenging myself.
解析：
1.题目要求考生描述他们最近参加的学校活动，简要介绍活动、为什么决定参加以及从中学到了什么。

2.在此例中，考生选择了参加学校的体育日，并参加了100米赛跑和接力赛。

3.考生解释了参加活动的原因，包括提高身体素质和支持同学。

4.他们描述了活动的兴奋气氛，并强调了自己在每场比赛中的努力。

5.虽然没有赢得任何奖项，但考生从经历中学习到了团队合作和坚韧不拔的重要性。

6.最后，考生表示这个经历激励他们继续保持身体活跃并挑战自我。