人教版英语初三上学期期末试卷及解答参考(2024-2025学年)

2024-2025学年人教版英语初三上学期期末自测试卷
及解答参考
一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）
1、What does the teacher ask the student to do in the following dialogue?
A. Read the passage.
B. Write down the main idea.
C. Find the missing word.
D. Answer a question.
Answer: C
Explanation: In the dialogue, the teacher asks the student to “Find the missing word in the following passage,” which corresponds to option C. The other options do not accurately reflect the teacher’s instruction.
2、Which of the following statements is true according to the conversation between the two speakers?
A. They are planning a trip together.
B. They are discussing the weather.
C. They are making a reservation at a restaurant.
D. They are comparing their study schedules.
Answer: C
Explanation: In the conversation, the speakers are discussing making a reservation for a dinner, which means they are planning to go to a restaurant. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. The other options do not match the content of the conversation.
3、What will the weather be like tomorrow according to the weather report?
•A) Sunny
•B) Windy
•C) Rainy
•D) Snowy
Answer: C) Rainy
Explanation: The weather report mentions that there will be rain tomorrow.
4、How will Alan go to the museum?
•A) By bus
•B) By bike
•C) By taxi
•D) On foot
Answer: B) By bike
Explanation: The conversation mentions that Alan plans to ride his bike to the museum.
5.Question: What are the students doing at the moment according to the conversation?
A. Watching a movie.
B. Listening to a lecture.
C. Painting a picture.
D. Playing a game.
Answer: B. Listening to a lecture.
Explanation: The key sentence in this dialogue is that the teacher says, “Alright, class, let’s continue our lecture on the Civil War.” This indicates that the students are currently listening to a lecture.
6.Question: What plans does the girl have for the weekend?
A. She will have a family party.
B. She will visit a friend.
C. She will go on a camping trip.
D. She will stay at home to study.
Answer: D. She will stay at home to study.
Explanation: The girl explicitly states, “This weekend, I don’t have any plans, so I’ll stay at home and study for the upcoming exams.” This confirms that her plan for the weekend is to study.
7.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alex and Jamie, discussing their weekend plans.
Alex: Hey Jamie, do you have any plans for this weekend?
Jamie: Yeah, actually. I’m going to visit my grandparents in the countryside. How about you, Alex?
Alex: Oh, I’m planning to go hiking with a few friends. We’re thinking of going to the mountains.
Question: What is Alex’s plan for the weekend?
A. Visiting grandparents
B. Going to the countryside
C. Hiking with friends
D. Staying at home
Answer: C
解析：在对话中，Alex提到他和几个朋友计划去爬山，因此答案是C。

8.You are listening to a news report about a recent environmental initiative in the city.
News Anchor: Today, we have a special report on the new recycling program that has been introduced in our city. The city council has decided to implement a mandatory recycling policy to help reduce waste and promote environmental awareness.
Listener: How will this recycling policy affect residents?
News Anchor: Well, starting next month, all households will be required to separate their recyclable materials from the rest of their waste. There will also be recycling bins placed at various locations around the city for public use.
Question: What is the main purpose of the new recycling policy?
A. To increase city revenue
B. To reduce waste and promote environmental awareness
C. To create more jobs in the recycling industry
D. To provide free recycling services to all residents
Answer: B
解析：新闻报告中明确提到新回收政策旨在减少浪费并提高环保意识，因此答案是B。

9、 What will the man probably do next?
A) Go to the movies.
B) Stay at home.
C) Go shopping.
D) Go for a walk.
Answer: B
解析: 从对话中可以听到，男士提到天气非常糟糕，因此他可能不会去电影院或外出购物或散步，而是会选择留在家里。

所以正确选项是B) Stay at home.
10、 How often does the woman probably run?
A) Once a week.
B) Three times a week.
C) Four times a week.
D) Every day.
Answer: A
解析: 对话中提到女士说她每周一般跑一次，所以正确选项是A) Once a week。

11.You are going to hear a conversation between two students about their weekend plans. Listen carefully and answer the following question.
What are the two students planning to do this weekend?
A. Go hiking.
B. Visit a museum.
C. Watch a movie together.
Answer: C
Explanation: In the conversation, the students mention that they are planning to go to the movies this weekend to see the new release, confirming option C as the correct answer.
12.You will hear a weather forecast for two major cities in China. Listen and answer the following question.
Which city will have beautiful sunny weather tomorrow?
A. Beijing
B. Shanghai
C. Guangzhou
Answer: A
Explanation: According to the weather forecast, Beijing is expected to have a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and clear skies tomorrow, while Shanghai and Guangzhou will have overcast skies, making Beijing the correct answer, option
A.
13.You are listening to a conversation between a student and a teacher. Student: “Teacher, what are we going to study next week?”
Teacher: “Well, we will focus on the topic of ‘Healthy Eating.’”Question: What topic will they study next week?
A) Healthy Living
B) Healthy Eating
C) Healthy Exercise
D) Healthy Lifestyle
Answer: B
Explanation: The teacher explicitly mentions that they will focus on the topic of “Healthy Eating,” which makes option B the correct answer.
14.You are listening to a phone conversation between two friends.
Friend 1: “Hey, have you heard about the school event happening next Friday?”Friend 2: “Yes, I have. It’s a charity run to raise funds for the l ocal hospital.”
Question: What is the event on Friday?
A) A charity run
B) A sports competition
C) A music festival
D) A movie night
Answer: A
Explanation: The conversation clearly states that the event is a “charity run,” making option A the correct answer.
15、How will the weather be?
A) Sunny
B) Rainy
C) Snowy
D) Windy
Answer: B
解析: 从对话中我们可以听到“Is it going to rain today?”，所以答案是B) Rainy。

16、What is Tom going to do during the winter holiday?
A) Stay at home
B) Travel to Hong Kong
C) Visit his grandparents
D) Ride a bike
Answer: C
解析: 对话中提到“Winter holiday is coming. I’m going to visit my grandparents. They live in the countryside.”，所以答案是C) Visit his grandparents。

17.听力材料：
W: Hi, John. How was your weekend?
M: Oh, it was great! I went hiking with my friends. We saw some beautiful scenery and met a friendly farmer who gave us some delicious fruit.
Question: What activity did John do over the weekend?
A) He stayed at home.
B) He went hiking.
C) He visited a friend.
D) He worked in the garden.
Answer: B
解析：根据对话内容“…I went hiking with my friends…”可知，John周末去徒步旅行了，所以答案是B。

18.听力材料：
W: Have you noticed the new noise regulations in our neighborhood?
M: Yeah, they seem very strict. It says you’re not allowed to make any loud noises between 10 pm and 6 am.
Question: What are the new noise regulations?
A) No noise allowed after 9 pm.
B) No noise allowed between 10 am and 8 pm.
C) No noise allowed between 10 pm and 6 am.
D) No noise allowed before 7 am.
Answer: C
解析：根据对话内容“…It says you’re not allowed to make a ny loud noises between 10 pm and 6 am…”可知，新的噪音规则是每晚10点到早上6点之间不允许发出任何响亮的声音，所以答案是C。

19.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alex and Emily.
Alex: Hey Emily, have you finished your English homework yet?
Emily: (pause) Yeah, I finished it a couple of hours ago. How about you? Alex: (pause) I’m almost done. I just need to write the essay.
Question: What is the main topic of the conversation?
A) Alex’s homework
B) Emily’s homework
C) English homework
D) Their summer vacation
Answer: C) English homework
Explanation: The conversation is about their English homework, so the main topic is their English homework.
20.You are listening to a weather report.
“Today’s weather forecast for Beijing is partly cloudy with a high of 25 degrees Celsius and a low of 15 degrees Celsius. The wind is expected to be light at 5 to 10 kilometers per hour.”
Question: What is the weather forecast for Beijing today?
A) Sunny and warm
B) Partly cloudy and cool
C) Rainy and windy
D) Snowy and cold
Answer: B) Partly cloudy and cool
Explanation: The weather report states that it will be partly cloudy with a high of 25 degrees Celsius and a low of 15 degrees Celsius, indicating that it will be cool with some clouds.
二、阅读理解（30分）
Reading Comprehension
passage
It was a clear, cold Friday morning in the small town of Greenwood. The bakery, owned by Mr. Thompson, was bustling with customers eager to get their morning breakfast. There was, however, a little girl, Emily, who had wandered in, looking lost and hungry. Mr. Thompson, noticing her, quickly approached and asked her if he could help her. Emily nodded and took out a small coin. She explained that she and her siblings had a small amount of money saved up for their mother’s birthday, and she had walked to the bakery to get a蛋糕 to surprise her mother.
Mr. Thompson was moved by Emily’s story and decided to not charge her for the cake. Instead, he gave her a discount on two other items she wanted and encouraged her to surprise her mother with them as well. Emily, joyful, thanked the kind baker and left the bakery with a big smile on her face, her heart full of gratitude.
Three days later, Mr. Thompson received a letter from the local newspaper describing the kindness he had shown to Emily. It included a photograph of Emily with her m other, who was visibly touched by her daughter’s kind gesture. The letter prompted a community donation campaign, and soon, the bakery was flooded with donations from people who wanted to show their appreciation for
Mr. Thompson’s act of kindness.
Questions:
1.What prompted Mr.Thompson to approach Emily in the bakery?
A) He noticed her browsing through the bakery.
B) He saw her leave the bakery without a cake.
C) She looked lost and hungry.
D) She was arguing with her mother outside the bakery.
2.What did Mr. Thompson do for Emily that Friday morning?
A) He offered her a job in his bakery.
B) He gave her a discount on her purchase.
C) He denied her entry to the bakery.
D) He recommended her to a nearby café.
3.What was the reaction of the community after reading Mr. Thompson’s story?
A) They criticized the bakery prices.
B) They responded by boycotting the bakery.
C) They expressed no interest.
D) They started a donation campaign.
Answers:
1.C) She looked lost and hungry.
2.B) He gave her a discount on her purchase.
3.D) They started a donation campaign.
三、完型填空（15分）
Section III: Cloze Test
Read the following passage and fill in each blank with the most suitable word or phrase from the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once.
Passage:
Jane is a hardworking student. She always tries her best in every subject, especially in English. Last week, she received her English test result and was 36to find out that she had failed. This was unexpected for her because she had studied really hard fo r the test. She couldn’t understand why she got such a poor 37.
Determined to improve, Jane decided to seek help from her teacher, Mrs. Thompson. The next day, she went to Mrs. Thompson’s office during lunch break. She explained her 38to the teacher and asked for advice. Mrs. Thompson listened carefully and then suggested that Jane should focus more on grammar and reading comprehension. She also advised Jane to do more practice exercises and to read English books regularly.
Jane took Mrs. Thompson’s advice seriously. She spent extra time every day practicing grammar and reading English stories. Slowly but surely, she began to see 39in her understanding of the language. By the end of the semester, Jane had become one of the top students in her class.
Looking back, Jane realized that failing the test was actually a good thing. It had motivated her to work harder and ultimately achieve better results. She was 40 for the challenge and proud of her improvement.
Box:
A. improvement
B. grade
C. surprised
D. problem
E. grateful
Answers:
36.C
37.B
38.D
39.A
40.E
四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
1、Lily was excited because she was going to visit her_________during the summer vacation. (Answer: grandparents; Explanation: The sentence refers back to the information provided earlier in the passage that Lily planned to visit her grandparents.)
2、Her mother reminded her to keep in touch _________. (Answer: regularly; Explanation: The word ‘regularly’ fits well in this context as it means to do something often or at regular intervals, which is what a parent might advise
a child to do when they are away from home for an extended period.)
3、The___________book on the table is mine. (答案：other)
解析：根据句意，书架上除了这本以外的另一本书是我的，故用the other表示特指。

4、If you___________(be) more careful, you would not have made so many
mistakes. (答案：had been)
解析：根据主句的would have done，从句应使用过去完成时态，即had done。

因此，填入had been。

5、I finally saw the pandas ____(live) in the wild in Sichuan last month. Answer: living
解析：此处需要填入分词作伴随状语，live与pandas之间是主动关系，因此使用现在分词形式living。

因此，正确答案为living。

6、The doctor recommended that he ____(not go) to work until he felt better. Answer: not go
解析：recommend的宾语从句中通常使用虚拟语气，即使用”should + 动词原形”结构，其中should可以省略。

因此，正确答案为not go。

7.The movie was so exciting that I couldn’t help_______(be captivated) by it.
答案：being
解析：此题考查固定搭配”can’t help doing sth”，意为“禁不住做某事”。

因此应填写”being”。

8.By the time she_______(arrive) home, we will have finished our meal.
答案：arrives
解析：此题考查by the time的用法。

当主句用一般将来时，从句通常用一般现在时或现在完成时。

根据句子结构及”will have finished”可知，此处表示将来某一时刻之前已完成或即将发生的动作，故用一般现在时态。

所以应填写”arrives”。

9、Title: The exam is a part of______(we) study life.
Answer: our
Explanation: The blank needs an adjective possessive pronoun to modify the noun “study life”. “We” is a subject pronoun, so it should be changed to “our” to indicate possession.
10、Title: By the time he was ten, he______(learn) to play the piano for five years.
Answer: had learned
Explanation: The phrase “by the time” indicates that the action had already occurred before a certain point in time in the past. Therefore, the past perfect tense is used. “Learn” should be changed to “had learned” to reflect this tense.
五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
1、John has been preparing for his final exams for weeks. He studies every day from 6 PM to 9 PM. Despite this, he feels that he hasn’t made much progress. What advice would you give John to improve his study habits?
Answer: I would advise John to vary his study methods and include practice tests, group study sessions, and breaks to refresh his mind. It’s also beneficial to set specific goals for each study session and review material regularly rather than just before exams.
Explanation: The advice given addresses common issues students face when they feel their studying isn’t effective. By suggesting a mix of study
techniques, setting clear objectives, and incorporating breaks, it provides a more dynamic approach to learning which can lead to better retention and understanding of the material.
2、Lily loves playing basketball but recently she has been too busy with her schoolwork to play. She feels very stressed and wonders if she should stop playing basketball altogether. What do you think Lily should do?
Answer: I think Lily should try to find a balance between her schoolwork and playing basketball. Engaging in physical activities like basketball can actually help reduce stress and improve concentration. She could schedule fixed times for both studying and playing basketball to ensure neither is neglected.
Explanation: This response suggests a balanced lifestyle as a solution to Lily’s dilemma. Balanc ing academic responsibilities with personal interests is crucial for maintaining mental health and overall well-being. The suggestion to create a schedule helps Lily manage her time effectively, allowing her to continue enjoying basketball while keeping up with her studies.
3、What are the main differences between the present simple tense and the present continuous tense in English grammar? (10 points)
Answer:
The main differences between the present simple tense and the present continuous tense in English grammar are as follows:
1.Time reference: The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions or general truths, while the present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or in progress at the moment of speaking.
2.Frequency: The present simple tense is used to express actions that happen regularly, frequently, or always, whereas the present continuous tense is used to express actions that are happening at the moment or for a short period of time.
3.Duration: The present simple tense does not imply duration, while the present continuous tense indicates that the action is ongoing and may imply a longer duration.
4.Verb form: In the present simple tense, regular verbs are conjugated with the base form of the verb, and irregular verbs have specific irregular forms. In the present continuous tense, regular verbs are formed with the present participle (-ing form) followed by the auxiliary verb “is” or “am” or “are” depending on the subject, and irregular verbs also have specific -ing forms.
4、How can you use prepositions to express location, direction, and time in English? Give examples for each. (10 points)
Answer:
Prepositions in English are used to express relationships between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence, including location, direction, and time. Here are examples for each:
1.Location:
•I live in a small town. (in indicates the place of residence)
•The book is on the table. (on indicates the position on a surface)
2.Direction:
•She is walking down the street. (down indicates the direction towards the
ground level)
•The wind is blowing from the north. (from indicates the starting point of the direction)
3.Time:
•I will meet you at 10 o’clock. (at indicates a specific time)
•They left for vacation last week. (for indicates the period of time the action is taking place)
解析(Explanation):
The first question asks about the differences between the present simple and present continuous tenses, which are fundamental aspects of English grammar. The answer should cover the main differences in time reference, frequency, duration, and verb form.
The second question asks about the use of prepositions to express location, direction, and time, which are essential for clear communication in English. The examples provided should illustrate the correct usage of prepositions in each of the three contexts.
5、Describe the main events of the story “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. (10 points)
Answer:
The main events of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” i nclude:
1.Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and falls into a strange world.
2.She drinks a potion to shrink in size and eats a cake to grow.
3.The Cheshire Cat appears and gives her advice.
4.Alice attends a tea party with the Mad Hatter and March Hare.
5.She plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts and her kingdom.
6.Alice has a heated argument with the Queen and is called to the Queen’s trial.
7.Alice grows so large that she can walk through the kingdom as a giant.
8.Alice wakes up from her dream and remains curious about the world she has just experienced.
Explanation:
This question tests your understanding of the plot of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. You should recall the key events in the story and briefly describe them in your own words. Make sure to include major turning points and memorable characters or situations that contribute to the storyline.
六、书面表达题（15分）
单项选择问题
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an email. Suppose you are Li Ming, who has just returned from a visit to Japan and you have a classmate, Wang Hua, who is visiting Japan with his parents. You can either express your interest in their trip or ask them for more details about their experiences. Remember to write about 100 words.
Your Email
Dear Wang Hua,
I was thrilled to hear about your visit to Japan with your parents. It must
have been an unforgettable trip for you. Can you tell me more about your experiences there? I’m especially interested in the local culture and if you have any recommendations for must-visit places.
Looking forward to your stories,
Li Ming
Answer
Dear Wang Hua,
I’m absolutely thrilled to hear about your amazing trip to Japan! That’s wonderful that you got to explore the country with your parents. I would love to hear more about your adventures. Did you visit any famous landmarks or cultural sites? What was your favorite aspect of Japanese culture?
May I also ask if there’s anything you’d recommend that I shouldn’t miss out on if I ever visit Japan? I’m eager to learn from your experiences.
Best regards,
Li Ming
Explanation
The email features a polite and engagements tone, expressing genuine interest in Wang Hua’s trip to Japan. It begins with a warm greeting and a statement of excitement, followed by questions about the trip’s highlights and specific aspects of the culture. The email also asks for personal recommendations, enhancing the depth of the conversation. The closing is friendly and looks forward to future communication. This answer effectively
meets the requirements of the prompt and provides a detailed yet concise response.。