东莞外国语学校2023年初二期中考试英语真题

东莞外国语学校2023年初二期中考试英语真
题
Part 1: Listening Comprehension (听力理解) (20 points)
Section A: Sentences (句子理解) (5 points)
Directions: In this section, you will hear five sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, you need to select the most suitable response from the options (A, B, C, and D) and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
1. A. That sounds like a great idea!
B. Sorry, I can't make it.
C. Sure, I'd love to!
D. Thanks for the invitation.
2. A. He is a talented musician.
B. He is studying abroad.
C. He is a famous actor.
D. He is a physics professor.
3. A. It's 10 dollars per person.
B. I can't afford it.
C. The price is reasonable.
D. How much money did you bring?
4. A. The weather is getting colder.
B. The event will take place indoors.
C. It's a perfect day for a picnic.
D. Let's go swimming this weekend.
5. A. I have already finished the assignment.
B. I'll do my best to complete it.
C. I'll try to meet your deadline.
D. I can't find the document you need.
Section B: Conversations (对话理解) (5 points)
Directions: In this section, you will hear five short conversations in English. You will hear the conversations ONLY ONCE. After you have
heard each conversation, you need to decide on the best answer to the question and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
6. Woman: Is the package from Amazon arriving today?
Man: Yes, it should be delivered by 3 p.m.
Q: When will the package be delivered?
A. By 10 a.m.
B. By 12 p.m.
C. By 3 p.m.
D. By 5 p.m.
7. Woman: I'm planning a surprise birthday party for Tom. Can you keep it a secret?
Man: Of course! I won't say a word.
Q: Will the man reveal the surprise party plan?
A. Yes, he will tell Tom.
B. No, he will keep it a secret.
C. Yes, he will invite friends.
D. No, he will forget about it.
8. Woman: Can I borrow your laptop for the presentation? Mine stopped working.
Man: I'm sorry, but somebody else borrowed it earlier. You can try asking Lisa.
Q: What can the woman do if she needs a laptop?
A. Ask Lisa for help.
B. Use her own laptop.
C. Buy a new laptop.
D. Borrow from someone else.
9. Man: The concert was amazing last night! Did you enjoy it?
Woman: I didn't go. I heard the tickets were expensive.
Q: Why didn't the woman go to the concert?
A. She was not interested.
B. She had other plans.
C. The tickets were too expensive.
D. She didn't have anyone to go with.
10. Woman: Would you like some more pasta?
Man: No, thank you. I'm already full.
Q: What is the man's response?
A. He wants more pasta.
B. He is not hungry.
C. He wants dessert.
D. He didn't like the pasta.
Part 2: Reading Comprehension (阅读理解) (40 points)
Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage 1
Dear students,
We are excited to announce the school's upcoming talent show! The event will take place on Friday, November 10th, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.
We invite all students who possess a unique talent to participate in the talent show. Whether you can sing, dance, play a musical instrument, or perform magic tricks, we want to see what you've got!
To sign up for the talent show, please visit the school office and fill in the registration form. The deadline for registration is October 30th. The performance should not exceed 5 minutes in duration, and any equipment needed must be provided by the participants themselves.
We encourage all students to showcase their talents and support their peers during this exciting event. We look forward to a fantastic evening, filled with amazing performances!
Best regards,
The Talent Show Committee
11. When will the talent show take place?
A. October 30th.
B. November 7th.
C. November 10th.
D. November 20th.
12. Who can participate in the talent show?
A. Only singers.
B. Only dancers.
C. Only students with unique talents.
D. Only students who can play musical instruments.
13. How long can each performance be?
A. No longer than 5 minutes.
B. No shorter than 5 minutes.
C. No longer than 10 minutes.
D. No shorter than 10 minutes.
14. What must participants provide for their performance?
A. A registration form.
B. A unique talent.
C. Equipment required.
D. Peer support.
15. What is the purpose of the talent show?
A. To raise money for charity.
B. To showcase the school's resources.
C. To encourage students' creativity.
D. To promote healthy competition.
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