英语湘少版期中考试卷

Grade: _______ Class: _______ Student’s Name: _______
Instructions: Please read the instructions carefully before starting the exam. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Do not write your name or class number on any part of the answer sheet. Good luck!
Section I: Listening Comprehension (25 points)
Part A: Short Conversations (5 points)
Listen to the following short conversations and choose the best answer to each question.
1. A. She wants to borrow a book.
B. She wants to buy a book.
C. She wants to return a book.
D. She wants to read a book.
2. A. He has a cold.
B. He is feeling better.
C. He is going to the doctor.
D. He is tired.
3. A. She is a teacher.
B. She is a student.
C. She is a doctor.
D. She is a librarian.
4. A. They are in a library.
B. They are in a classroom.
C. They are in a restaurant.
D. They are in a park.
5. A. He is late.
B. He is on time.
C. He is early.
D. He is missing.
Part B: Long Conversations (10 points)
Listen to the following long conversation and answer the questions.
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A school trip.
B. A book fair.
C. A sports event.
D. A music concert.
7. Why is the school organizing the event?
A. To raise money for charity.
B. To promote reading.
C. To encourage physical activity.
D. To celebrate a special occasion.
8. Who is the speaker in the conversation?
A. A teacher.
B. A student.
C. A parent.
D. A volunteer.
Section II: Vocabulary (20 points)
Part A: Fill in the Blanks (10 points)
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in each sentence.
9. I _______ (be) late for school today because I woke up late.
A. am
B. was
C. are
D. is
10. The weather _______ (be) sunny yesterday, so we decided to go to the park.
A. was
B. is
C. will be
D. would be
11. She _______ (go) to the supermarket to buy some groceries.
A. is going
B. goes
C. went
D. will go
12. If I _______ (have) more time, I would travel around the world.
A. have
B. had
C. has
D. having
13. He _______ (not like) spicy food, so he doesn’t eat Chinese food.
A. doesn’t
B. doesn’t like
C. didn’t
D. didn’t like
14. The teacher _______ (ask) us to write a report on the environment.
A. is
B. was
C. will be
D. has
15. They _______ (go) to the movies this weekend, but they are not sure yet.
A. are going
B. go
C. went
D. will go
Part B: Match the Words (10 points)
Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
Column A | Column B
---------|---------
a. variety | 1. a set of items
b. popular | 2. to like
c. important | 3. to be interesting
d. collect | 4. to be well-known
e. include | 5. a type of plant
1. a. _______
2. b. _______
3. c. _______
4. d. _______
5. e. _______
Section III: Grammar (20 points)
Part A: Choose the Correct Form (10 points)
Choose the correct form of the word to complete each sentence.
16. The _______ (book) on the table is mine.
A. books
B. book
C. book’s
D. book is
17. I _______ (go) to the store later today.
A. will
B. going
C. go
D. goes
18. The cat _______ (sleep) on the bed right now.
A. is
B. was
C. will be
D. have
19. She _______ (have) a birthday party next month.
A. is going to
B. will
C. going to
D. going
20. They _______ (do) their homework before dinner.
A. have
B. has
C. are doing
D. will do
Part B: Correct the Mistakes (10 points)
Correct the mistakes in each sentence.
21. She don’t like playing football.
22. He has been to Japan last year.
23. They are all from China, except me.
24. The movie is interesting, I think.
25. She will go to the party, but she is not sure yet.
Section IV: Reading Comprehension (25 points)
Passage 1: (5 points)
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It was built over 2,000 years ago to protect China from invasions. The wall stretches over 13,000 miles and passes through many different provinces. Today, the Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese history and culture.
26. What is the Great Wall of China?
A. A famous landmark.
B. A historical book.
C. A place for shopping.
D. A river in China.
27. Why was the Great Wall built?
A. To protect China from invasions.
B. To connect different cities.
C. To make China richer.
D. To build a new city.
28. How long is the Great Wall?
A. 2,000 miles.
B. 13,000 miles.
C. 1,000 miles.
D. 5,000 miles.
Passage 2: (10 points)
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
In the past, children in China had to help their families with farm work. Now, many children go to school and learn new things. School is
important because it teaches children how to read, write, and do math.
It also helps them make friends and learn about the world.
29. What did children do in the past?
A. They went to school.
B. They worked on farms.
C. They traveled around the world.
D. They wrote books.
30. Why is school important?
A. It teaches children how to work.
B. It teaches children how to read and write.
C. It teaches children how to cook.
D. It teaches children how to play games.
31. What does the passage say about making friends?
A. Children make friends at school.
B. Children make friends at home.
C. Children make friends on the farm.
D. Children make friends in the park.
Passage 3: (10 points)
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Holidays are a time for families to come together and celebrate. In China, the most important holiday is the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. During this time, people clean their homes, prepare special food, and visit their families. It is a time of joy and happiness.
32. What is the most important holiday in China?
A. Christmas
B. Halloween
C. New Year’s Day
D. Spring Festival
33. What do people do during the Spring Festival?
A. They clean their homes and visit their families.
B. They go to school and study.
C. They go to the park and play.
D. They watch movies and eat ice cream.
34. How do people feel during the Spring Festival?
A. They feel sad.
B. They feel tired.
C. They feel happy and joyful.
D. They feel angry.
Section V: Writing (20 points)
Task: Write a short paragraph (100-120 words) about your favorite holiday. Include the following points:
- The name of the holiday
- Why it is your favorite
- What you usually do during this holiday
[Your Paragraph Here]。