2024年江西省南昌市初二上学期英语试卷及解答参考

2024年江西省南昌市英语初二上学期模拟试卷及解答
参考
一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）
1、听力原文：
W: Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the English class. Today we are going to have a quiz. Let’s start with the first question.
M: Great! I’m ready.
Question: How are the students feeling about the quiz?
A) Excited
B) Nervous
C) Bored
Answer: B) Nervous
Explanation: The student says “Great! I’m ready,” which implies a level of readiness, but the context of a quiz and the fact that the student does not express excitement suggests they might be nervous.
2、听力原文：
W: What did you do over the weekend, Tom?
M: Well, I went to the park with my family. We played some games and had a picnic. It was really fun.
Question: What activity did Tom do with his family?
A) They went shopping.
B) They went to the movies.
C) They had a picnic.
Answer: C) They had a picnic.
Explanation: The answer can be found in the sentence “We played some games and had a picnic.” This directly indicates that the family had a picnic togethe r.
3、Listen to the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Hey, John, have you finished your English homework yet?
M: Not yet, I’m still working on the listening part.
Q: What is John currently doing?
A: Working on the listening part of his English homework.
解析：通过对话内容，我们可以听到John在回答他还在做英语作业的听力部分，因此答案是他在做英语作业的听力部分。

4、Listen to the following short dialogue and choose the best answer to the question.
M: Excuse me, could you help me find the nearest bathroom?
W: Sure, it’s right around the corner. Jus t follow this corridor and take the first left.
Q: Where does the man want to go?
A: The nearest bathroom.
解析：在对话中，男士问女士最近的洗手间在哪里，女士指引他如何找到。

因此，
男士想要去的地方是最近的洗手间。

5、Question: What is the weather like today?
A. It is sunny.
B. It is cloudy.
C. It is rainy.
Answer: C
Explanation: In the conversation, one of the speakers mentioned that it is raining outside, so the correct answer is C.
6、Question: What does the man like to do during his free time?
A. He likes to read books.
B. He likes to watch movies.
C. He likes to play sports.
Answer: B
Explanation: The man in the conversation expressed his interest in watching movies as a way to relax. Therefore, the correct answer is B.
7、Listen to the following conversation and choose the best answer to the question you hear.
A. The man is planning to go on a trip next month.
B. The woman is asking the man for a ride to the train station.
C. The man is suggesting they go for a walk instead of driving.
Answer: B
Explanation: The woman says, “I’m walking to the train station. Would you mind
giving me a ride?” which indicates that she is asking the man for a ride to the train station.
8、Listen to the following dialogue and answer the question.
What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. Weather forecast
B. A new book release
C. Local sports event
Answer: B
Explanation: The man says, “Hey, did you see the new book by Jane Doe? It’s amazing!” and the woman responds, “Yeah, I’ve already read it. It’s fantastic!” This indicates that the main topic of the conversation is a new book release.
9.You hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans.
Student A: “Hey, do you think we should go hiking this weekend?”Student B: “That sounds great! We can go to the mountains near the city.”Question: What activity does Student A suggest for the weekend?
A) Hiking
B) Camping
C) Visiting a museum
D) Going to the beach
Answer: A) Hiking
Explanation: The activity Student A suggests is “hiking,” as mentioned in the conversation, “do you think we should go hiking this weekend?”
10.You listen to a teacher explaining the rules for a school competition.
Teacher: “Remember, the competition starts at 10:00 am sharp. Participants must arrive at least 30 minutes early to register. Also, each participant can bring one parent as a guest.”
Question: How early should participants arrive for the competition?
A) 30 minutes after the competition starts
B) 30 minutes before the competition starts
C) 1 hour before the competition starts
D) 15 minutes before the competition starts
Answer: B) 30 minutes before the competition starts
Explanation: The teacher specifies that partici pants must arrive “at least 30 minutes early to register,” which means they should be there 30 minutes before the competition starts.
11.W: Excuse me, are you finished with your homework yet?
M: Not yet, I still have to write a book report.
Q: What does the boy still need to do?
A: Write a book report.
B: Finish his homework.
C: Read a book.
Answer: A
Explanation: The boy mentions that he still has to write a book report, which means he has not finished his homework yet. Therefore, the correct answer is
A.
12.M: Hey, did you hear about the school’s talent show this Friday?
W: Yeah, I heard it’s going to be really exciting. My friend is performing a dance routine.
Q: What is the girl’s friend going to do at the talent show?
A: Sing a song.
B: Perform a dance routine.
C: Play an instrument.
Answer: B
Explanation: The girl explicitly states that her friend is performing a dance routine at the talent show. Therefore, the correct answer is B.
13.听力原文：
W: Have you seen my brother? I haven’t seen him since yesterday.
M: He was here earlier. But he left for the library.
Question: Where is the brother?
A. At the library
B. At home
C. At school
D. At the library
Answer: A
Explanation: The brother was at the library earlier, and he left for the library. Therefore, the co rrect answer is “At the library.”
14.听力原文：
W: I’m sorry, I’m late. The traffic was really bad.
M: It doesn’t matter. I was late for work yesterday too.
Question: Why was the woman late?
A. Because she was late for work.
B. Because she got lost.
C. Because the traffic was bad.
D. Because she was sick.
Answer: C
Explanation: The woman said that the traffic was really bad, which is why she was late. Therefore, the correct answer is “Because the traffic was bad.”
15.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob. They are discussing their favorite hobbies. Listen to the conversation and answer the following question.
Question: What is Alice’s favorite hobby?
A. Reading books
B. Playing soccer
C. Painting
D. Cooking
Answer: B
Explanation: In the conversation, Alice says, “I really love playing soccer, it’s my favorite hobby.” Thus, the correct answer is B. Playing soccer.
16.Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student, discussing the student’s progress in school. Answer the following question.
Question: How does the teacher feel about the student’s progress?
A. Concerned
B. Proud
C. Disappointed
D. Indifferent
Answer: B
Explanation: The teacher says, “You’ve been doing a great job, I’m really proud of you.” This indicates that the teacher feels proud of the student’s progress, making B the correct answer.
17.What is the weather like today in the city where the conversation is taking place?
A. It’s sunny and warm.
B. It’s cloudy and rainy.
C. It’s windy and cold.
Answer: B
Explanation: The conversation mentions “The weather forecast said it’s going to rain today,” indicating that the weather is cloudy and rainy.
18.How does the man feel about his new job?
A. He is happy and excited.
B. He is tired and not interested.
C. He is nervous and worried.
Answer: A
Explanation: The man says, “I love my new job, it’s so challenging and I’m really enjoying it,” which shows that he is happy and excited about his new job.
19.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Sarah and Tom. They are discussing their weekend plans. Listen to the conversation and answer the question below.
Question: What activity does Tom suggest they do together on Sunday?
A)Go to the movies.
B)Visit a museum.
C)Go hiking.
Answer: C) Go hiking.
Exp lanation: In the conversation, Tom says, “I heard there’s a great hiking trail near the lake. How about we go hiking this Sunday?” This indicates that he suggests going hiking together.
20.Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student, Alice. The teacher is discussing Alice’s upcoming science project. Listen and answer the question below.
Question: What does the teacher recommend Alice do for her science project?
A)Conduct an experiment at home.
B)Research a famous scientist.
C)Write a report on a historical event.
Answer: A) Conduct an experiment at home.
Explanation: The teacher says, “I think you should conduct an experiment for your science project. It’s a great way to learn about scientific concepts.” This indicates that the teacher recommends Alice conducting an experiment for her project.
二、阅读理解（30分）
Passage:
In the small town of Greenfield, there lived a young girl named Emily. Emily was known for her love of reading and her dream of becoming a writer. Every day, she would spend hours reading books from her local library. She was fascinated by the adventures of the characters in her favorite stories and often imagined herself in those worlds.
One day, Emily decided to write her own story. She believed that her imagination was as vivid as the stories she loved to read. She called her story “The Secret Garden of Greenfield.” The story was about a magical garden hidden in the heart of the town. This garden was said to have the power to grant wishes to anyone who found it.
Emily worked tirelessly on her story, filling it with detailed descriptions of the garden, the magical creatures that lived there, and the adventures of
the main character, a young girl named Lily. She spent months writing and rewriting, making sure every word was perfect.
When her story was finally complete, Emily showed it to her teacher, Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson was impressed with Emily’s imagination and the quality of her writing. She encouraged Emily to submit her story to a local writing competition. Emily was nervous but excited to have her work judged by others.
The competition was fierce, but Emily’s story stood out. It won first place and was published in the local newspaper. The entire town was proud of Emily’s achievement. She received letters and messages from people all over the world, expressing their admiration for her story.
Questions:
1.What was Emily known for in Greenfield?
A) Her love of sports
B) Her love of reading
C) Her talent in music
D) Her artistic skills
2.What was the main charact er of Emily’s story called?
A) Lily
B) Emily
C)Mrs.Thompson
D)The Teacher
3.What was the name of Emily’s story?
A) “The Magical Garden”
B) “The Secret Garden of Greenfield”
C) “Emily’s Adventure”
D) “Mrs.Thompson’s Story”
Answers:
1.B) Her love of reading
2.A) Lily
3.B) “The Secret Garden of Greenfield”
三、完型填空（15分）
Section 3: Cloze Test
Read the following passage and choose the best word for each blank from the options given.
The world of 1 is constantly evolving, and the 2 we live in today is a result of centuries of human 3. From the invention of the wheel to the development of the internet, every 4 has played a significant role in shaping our world.
In the early 20th century, the 5 of World War I brought about significant changes in the way people lived and worked. The war led to the 6 of new technologies and the 7 of traditional social structures. As a result, the post-war period was marked by a wave of innovation and social reform.
1.A) nature
B) technology
C) history
D) society
2.A) place
B) world
C) country
D) time
3.A) progress
B) struggle
C) conflict
D) stagnation
4.A) event
B) discovery
C) accident
D) experience
5.A) outbreak
B) aftermath
C) conclusion
D) cause
6.A) decline
B) revolution
C) extinction
D) stagnation
7.A) preservation
B) reconstruction
C) disruption
D) normalization
Answers:
1.B) technology
2.B) world
3.A) progress
4.A) event
5.B) aftermath
6.B) revolution
7.C) disruption
四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
1、My mother always tells me to keep healthy, so she makes me exercise every morning. She also encourages me to read books, which helps me improve my _______.
A. health
B. hobby
C. interest
D. knowledge
答案：D
解析：本题考查名词辨析。

句意：我的妈妈总是告诉我保持健康，所以她让我每天早上锻炼身体。

她还鼓励我看书，这有助于我提高我的知识。

根据句意，这里应选表示“知识”的名词，故选D。

2、In order to protect the environment, we should reduce pollution. It’s important for us to recycle waste and plant more trees. If everyone does this,
the world will be a_______place.
A. beautiful
B. healthy
C. safe
D. clean
答案：D
解析：本题考查形容词辨析。

句意：为了保护环境，我们应该减少污染。

我们回收垃圾和种植更多的树木是很重要的。

如果每个人都这样做，世界将会是一个干净的地方。

根据句意，这里应选表示“干净的”形容词，故选D。

3、In the___________(school) library, students can borrow books and use the internet for research.
答案：school’s
解析：此处需要使用所有格形式来表示“学校的图书馆”，因此正确答案是“school’s”。

4、The___________(teacher) who teaches us English is very kind and always encourages us to speak up in class.
答案：teacher
解析：此处需要使用名词的单数形式来作为主语，因为“The” 表示特指，所以正确答案是“teacher”。

5、I ____(1)__ often go to the library on weekends. It’s a great place to ____(2)__ books and ____(3)__ new friends.
1.(A) am (B) is (C) are (D) was
2.(A) read (B) reads (C) reading (D) readed
3.(A) make (B) makes (C) making (D) made
Answer: 1. A, 2. C, 3. C
Explanation:
1.”I” is the subject, so the correct form of the verb should be in the first person singular present tense. “Am” is the correct form.
2.The phrase “to” suggests an infinitive form of the verb, which is used after “to” in this context. “Reading” is the correct form.
3.”Making” is the gerund form of the verb, which is used here to describe an activity that can be done at the library.
6、My brother ____(1)__ a guitar when he was a child, but now he ____(2)__ it for many years.
1.(A) played (B) plays (C) had played (D) has played
2.(A) hasn’t played (B) didn’t play (C) don’t play (D) have played
Answer: 1. A, 2. A
Explanation:
1.The sentence describes an action that happened in the past, so the correct form of the verb should be in the past tense. “Played” is the correct form.
2.The phrase “for many years” indicates a duration of time in the past, which is usually expressed using the present perfect tense. “Hasn’t played” is the correct form, indicating that the action (not playing the guitar) started in the past and continues to the present.
7.In the 7 morning, the sun rose early, which made the students feel 8 to start their day.
A. first
B. early
C. late
D. last
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct answer is “early” because it refers to the time of day when the sun rises, which is in the morning. The other options do not
fit the context of the sentence.
8.The teacher asked the students to read the passage 9they could understand the main ideas before discussing it in class.
A. when
B. if
C. because
D. until
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct answer is “when” because it indicates a specific time at which the action (reading the passage) should occur before the other action (discussing it in class). The other options do not convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
9.In the___________days before the school holiday, the students were very busy preparing for their exams.
A. last
B. last few
C. last month
D. last week
Answer: B. last few
Explanation: The phrase “the last few days” is used to indicate a short period of time before a specific event, in this case, t he school holiday. “Last” alone would imply just the most recent day, “last month” would be incorrect as it refers to a month prior, and “last week” would be too specific in the
context of a school holiday.
10.She___________her friends at the party, but she was too shy to talk to them.
A. should meet
B. should have met
C. had met
D. met
Answer: B. should have met
Explanation: The correct tense to use here is “should have met,” which is used to express a past obligation or expectation that was not fulfilled. The sentence implies that there was an expectation for her to meet her friends at the party, but she did not do so. The other options do not convey this sense of expectation or obligation.
五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
1、What are the main differences between the present perfect and the present perfect continuous tense in English?
Answer:
The main differences between the present perfect and the present perfect continuous tense in English are as follows:
1.Time Reference:
•Present Perfect: Refers to an action that has been completed at an unknown
time before now.
•Present Perfect Continuous: Refers to an action that started in the past and is continuing up to the present.
2.Duration:
•Present Perfect: Does not indicate duration. It focuses on the fact that the action has been completed.
•Present Perfect Continuous: Indicates a duration. It suggests that the action has been ongoing for some time.
e of Adverbs:
•Present Perfect: Often uses adverbs like “already,” “never,” “ever,”
“just,” etc.
•Present Perfect Continuous: Often uses adverbs like “for” (to indicate duration) and “since” (to indicate the starting point of the action).
4.Aspect:
•Present Perfect: Simple aspect, indicating a completed action.
•Present Perfect Continuous: Progressive aspect, indicating an ongoing action with a present or recent completion.
Explanation:
The present perfect and present perfect continuous are both used to describe actions in the present perfect aspect, but they serve different purposes. The present perfect is used to express a completed action without specifying the exact time, while the present perfect continuous emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action and the time it has been in progress.
3、What are the differences between present simple and present continuous tenses? Please give examples to illustrate.
Answer: The main differences between present simple and present continuous tenses are as follows:
1.Present simple is used to describe actions, habits, general truths, and permanent situations. It is not used to talk about actions that are happening at the moment. Examples:•I live in Beijing.
•The sun rises in the east.
•They study at this school.
2.Present continuous is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment, ongoing actions, or future arrangements. Examples:
•I am reading a book.
•She is singing a song.
•They are going to the movies this evening.
Explanation: The present simple tense is used for regular actions, permanent situations, and general truths, while the present continuous tense is used for actions that are in progress or planned for the near future.
4、How can you form the negative form of the verb “to be” in the present simple tense? Give examples.
Answer: To form the negative form of the verb “to be” in the present simple tense, you add “not” after the verb. The verb “to be” has three forms: am, is, are. The negative forms are “am not”, “is not”, and “are not”. Examples:
•I am not a student.
•He is not a teacher.
•They are not in the classroom.
Explanation: The negative form of “to be” in the present simple tense is formed by adding “not” after the verb, which can be “am”, “is”, or “are”. This is used to express a negative state or situation.
5、Explain the differences between the following types of sentences: simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences.
Answer:
1.Simple sentences: A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause, which has a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought. Example: “The cat sleeps.”
pound sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘or’, etc.) or by a semicolon. Example: “I was tired, so I went to bed early.”
plex sentences: A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. The dependent clause adds extra information to the independent clause. Example: “Because it was raining, I brought an umbrella.”
Explanation:
Understanding the differences between simple, compound, and complex sentences is essential for good writing. Simple sentences are straightforward and clear, compound sentences provide a connection between two ideas, and complex sentences
offer detailed information while maintaining the main point. Recognizing these sentence types can improve the clarity and variety of your writing.
六、书面表达题（15分）
Write a short passage describing your favorite book and explain why you like it so much. You should include the title, author, and main characters in your passage. Additionally, discuss the themes and lessons that you have learned from the book. Your passage should be at least 100 words.
Answer:
One of my favorite books is “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. The story revolves around Scout Finch, her brother Jem, and their father Atticus, a lawyer in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The novel explores themes of racial injustice, moral growth, and the importance of empathy.
I like this book because it teaches valuable lessons about standing up for what is right and the consequences of silence. Harper Lee presents complex characters and vivid descriptions that make the story come alive. The character of Atticus, in particular, is a role model for integrity and courage.
The themes of the book have deeply affected me, especially the idea that everyone is equal regardless of their skin color. This book has inspired me to be more compassionate and aware of social issues.
Explanation:
This passage follows the given instructions by describing a favorite book,
“To Kill a Mockingbird,” and explaining the reasons for its preference. It includes the title, author, and main characters, and also discusses the themes and lessons learned. The passage is over 100 words and provides a clear and coherent response to the prompt.。