冀教版英语初二上学期期中试卷及解答参考

冀教版英语初二上学期期中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、What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. The weather forecast for the next week.
B. The importance of studying English.
C. Their favorite English songs.
Answer: B
Explanation: The conversation between the two speakers focuses on the importance of studying English, with one speaker suggesting that it’s a valuable skill for their future careers.
2、Listen to the following dialogue and answer the question.
Why does the woman want to cancel her appointment?
A. She is feeling sick.
B. She needs to attend a family event.
C. She has forgotten about the appointment.
Answer: B
Explanation: In the dialogue, the woman explains that she needs to cancel her appointment because she has been called to attend an urgent family event.
3.Listen to the conversation between two students about their weekend plans and answer the question.
Question: What activity does the girl plan to do on Sunday afternoon?
A. Go to the movies.
B. Visit a museum.
C. Go shopping.
Answer: B
Explanation: In the conversation, the girl says, “Well, on Sunday afternoon,
I think I’ll visit the museum.” Thus, the correct answer is B.
4.Listen to the short passage about a famous landmark and answer the question. Question: How many famous buildings are mentioned in the passage?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
Answer: B
Explanation: The passage mentions the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall, and the Statue of Liberty. Therefore, there are three famous buildings mentioned, making the correct answer B.
5、(Conversation)
M: Excuse me, where is the nearest bookstore?
W: Go straight ahead until you reach the traffic lights. Then turn right and walk about 100 meters. You’ll see it on your left.
Q: Where is the bookstore?
A. At the traffic lights.
B. On the left after walking 100 meters from the traffic lights.
Answer: B.
Explanation: The woman clearly states that after reaching the traffic lights and turning right, the bookstore can be found on the left after walking about 100 meters.
6、(Conversation)
W: Can I help you with anything else?
M: No, thank you. That’s all for now. Could you bring me the bill, please?
Q: Where does this conversation most likely take place?
A. In a restaurant.
B. In a bookstore.
Answer: A.
Explanation: The mention of bringing the bill suggests that the conversation is taking place in a setting where bills are presented, such as a restaurant, not a bookstore.
7、You hear a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, talking about their weekend plans. Listen carefully and answer the question.
Question: What is Bob’s plan for this weekend?
A. He will visit his grandparents.
B. He will go hiking with his friends.
C. He will study for his upcoming math test.
Answer: B
Explanation: In the conversation, Alice asks Bob if he has any plans for the weekend. Bob replies, “I’m going to go hiking with some friends. It’s going to be a lot of fun!” This indicates that Bob’s plan for the weekend is to go hiking with his friends.
8、You hear a short dialogue between a teacher and a student, discussing
a school project. Listen carefully and answer the question.
Question: What is the project about?
A. Writing a book report.
B. Presenting a science experiment.
C. Creating a poster about a famous person.
Answer: C
Explanation: The teacher asks the student, “What’s your project about?” The student responds, “We have to create a poster about a famous person from history.” This indicates that the project is about creating a poster about a famous person.
9.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alex and Lisa, discussing their weekend plans.
Question: What is Lisa’s plan for the weekend?
A) She will go to the beach.
B) She will study for her exams.
C) She will visit her grandparents.
Answer: C) She will visit her grandparents.
Explanation: In the conversation, Lisa mentions, “I’m going to visit my grandparents in the countryside this weekend,” which indicates that her plan is to visit her grandparents.
10.You are listening to a news report about a local event.
Question: What event is taking place this weekend in the city park?
A) A marathon.
B) A book fair.
C) A music festival.
Answer: B) A book fair.
Explanation: The news report states, “This weekend, the city park will host its annual book fair, featuring authors and a variety of books for all ages,” which confirms that a book fair is the event taking place.
11.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alex and Emma. They are discussing their favorite hobbies.
Alex: Hey Emma, what’s your favorite hobby?
Emma: Oh, that’s a tough one. I really enjoy [11] ____________.
A)painting
B)hiking
C)cooking
D)reading
Answer: A) painting
Explanation: The conversation suggests that Emma is discussing her favorite hobby, which is indicated by the phrase “that’s a tough one” and the subsequent mention of her hobby. The
word “painting” is mentioned in the conversation, making it the correct answer.
12.A teacher is asking students about their favorite subjects in school.
Teacher: What’s your favorite subject in school, Tom?
Tom: Well, actually, it’s [12] ____________.
A)math
B)history
C)science
D)music
Answer: C) science
Explanation: The teacher is asking Tom about his favorite subject, and Tom’s response indicates his preference. The word “science” is mentioned as his favorite subject, making it the correct answer.
13.You are listening to a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans.
A. What does the first student suggest for the weekend?
1.Going to the beach.
2.Visiting a museum.
3.Having a picnic in the park.
Answer: 1. Going to the beach.
Explanation: The first student mentions, “I was thinking of going to the beach this weekend. How about you?”
14.You are listening to a short dialogue about a school event.
A. What event are the speakers discussing?
1.A sports competition.
2.A science fair.
3.A music concert.
Answer: 2. A science fair.
Explanation: The first speaker says, “I heard the science fair is happening next week. Are you going?” The second speaker responds positively, indicating they are planning to attend.
15.Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
A. How old are you?
B. How many people are there in your family?
C. What’s your name?
D. What color is your shirt?
Answer: B
Explanation: The dialogue is about the number of family members, so the correct answer is B.
16.Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with the missing words. A: Excuse me, can you help me with my homework?
B: Sure, what do you need help with?
A: I’m stuck on this problem. (1) ________?
B: Oh, that’s a good question. Let me think about it.
Answer: (1) What is it?
Explanation: The missing word should be “What is it?” to complete the sentence, which is a question asking for more information about the problem the speaker is facing.
17.You are listening to a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen carefully and choose the best answer.
A)They are planning to go to the beach.
B)They are planning to stay at home and watch movies.
C)They are planning to visit a museum.
Answer: B
Explanation: The conversation mentions that they both have a lot of homework to do, so they decide to stay at home and watch movies.
18.Listen to a short passage about a famous author. After listening, answer the following question.
Question: What is the author famous for?
A)Writing adventure novels
B)Writing science fiction
C)Writing romantic stories
Answer: A
Explanation: The passage clearly states that the author is well-known for writing adventure novels, making option A the correct answer.
19.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Tom and Lily, discussing their weekend plans.
Tom: Hey Lily, do you have any plans for this weekend?
Lily: Yeah, actually. I’m thinking of going hiking in the mountains. How about you?
Tom: That sounds great! I was planning to visit my grandparents. They live in the countryside.
Lily: Oh, that’s nice. What time are you going to leave?
Tom: I’m planning to leave around 8:00 in the morning. Do you want to come with me?
Lily: I’d love to, but I have a soccer game at 9:00. Maybe next time?
Question: What is Lily’s plan for this weekend?
A) She is going to visit her grandparents.
B) She is going hiking in the mountains.
C) She is planning to have a soccer game.
D) She is staying at home.
Answer: B
Explanation: The questi on asks about Lily’s plan for the weekend. In the conversation, Lily mentions, “I’m thinking of going hiking in the mountains,” which indicates that option B is the correct answer.
20.You are listening to a weather report for a major city.
Weather Anchor: Good morning, everyone. Here’s your weather update. It’s going to be a sunny day today with a high of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. There’s a slight chance of rain in the evening, but it’s expected to be mostly dry. The wind will be light, coming from the north at around 5 miles per hour. Remember
to wear sunscreen if you’re going outside.
Question: What is the forecasted temperature for today?
A) 65 degrees Fahrenheit
B) 75 degrees Fahrenheit
C) 80 degrees Fahrenheit
D) 70 degrees Fahrenheit
Answer: B
Explanation: The weather report clearly states, “It’s going to be a sunny day today with a high of 75 degrees Fahrenheit,” making option B the correct answer.
二、阅读理解（30分）
Passage:
In the small town of Maplewood, the local library was a hub of community activity. Every Tuesday evening, the library hosted a storytelling session for children. Mrs. Thompson, a retired schoolteacher, was the beloved storytime narrator. Her warm voice and engaging stories brought joy to many children in the town.
One Tuesday, as Mrs. Thompson began her usual storytelling session, she noticed a new face in the audience. It was young Mr. Green, a teacher from a nearby village. He had come to Maplewood to learn about the library’s storytelling program and how it had become a cherished tradition.
“I’ve heard so much about Mrs.Thompson’s storytelling,” Mr.Green
said to the librarian, Mrs. Davis. “I wanted to see it firsthand.”
Mrs. Davis smiled warmly. “You’re in for a treat. Mrs.Thompson has a special story tonight. It’s about a young boy who dreams of becoming a librarian just like her.”
The story began, and the children were immediately captivated. As the young boy faced challenges and overcame them, the children in the audience cheered him on. Mrs. Thompson’s storytelling was not just entertaining; it was also inspiring.
After the story, Mr. Green approached Mrs. Thompson. “That was amazing,” he said. “I’ve never seen the children so engaged and inspired. I want to bring something like this back to my village.”
Mrs. Thompson smiled. “I’d be happy to help you, Mr.Green. Maybe we can start a storytelling program in your village too.”
The following week, Mr. Green returned to Maplewood with a group of teachers and students from his village. They set up a temporary storytelling area in the library and began their first storytelling session. The children were thrilled, and the program quickly became popular in the village.
Questions:
1.What was the main purpose of Mr.Green’s visit to Maplewood?
A. To find a new job in the town.
B. To learn about the library’s storytelling program.
C. To attend a workshop on children’s literature.
D. To volunteer at the library.
2.How did the children in Maplewood respond to the story Mrs. Thompson told?
A. They were bored and restless.
B. They cheered the young boy on.
C. They fell asleep during the storytelling.
D. They asked Mrs. Thompson to read another story.
3.What did Mrs. Thompson offer to help Mr. Green do?
A. Write a book about the storytelling program.
B. Teach English to the children in Mr. Green’s village.
C. Share her stories with the children in the nearby village.
D. Help Mr. Green find a job in Maplewood.
Answers:
1.B
2.B
3.C
三、完型填空（15分）
Task 3: Cloze
Read the following passage and choose the best word for each blank from the options given below. Write the letter of your choice (A, B, C, D, or E) in the corresponding blank.
After finishing his homework, Tom decided to go for a walk in the park. It was a sunny day, and the birds were singing beautifully. He loved the peaceful atmosphere of the park. (1) ______, Tom noticed a group of children playing soccer nearby. (2) ______, he stopped to watch them. The game was very exciting, and Tom enjoyed it a lot. He even (3)______to join the game, but the children said they were just playing for fun. (4) ______, Tom decided to take a short break and sit on a bench. He took out a book and started reading. While reading, he suddenly heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a (5)______flying overhead.
A. suddenly
B. although
C. because
D. instead
E. bird
1.B
2.A
3.C
4.D
5.E
四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
1、Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the given words. Example: She (be) is very kind to us. (Answer: is, Explanation: The subject is third person
singular and the sentence describes a general truth, so “is” is used.)
1、The children often (play)____in the park after school.
(Answer: play, Explanation: The subject “children” is plu ral, and the sentence describes a regular activity, so the base form “play” is used.)
2、We (not finish)____our homework yet; we need more time.
(Answer: haven’t finished, Explanation: The sentence requires the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has not been completed yet. “Have not” contracts to “haven’t,” and it is followed by the past participle “finished.”)
These exercises are designed to test the understanding of basic verb conjugations and tenses in English.
3、In the___________(be) of this competition, everyone is trying their best to win the first prize.
答案：be
解析：根据句意“在这个比赛的背景下，每个人都尽力去赢得一等奖”，此处需要填入一个动词，且根据主语“everyone”和句意，可知应该用动词的一般现在时的被动语态，即“is being”。

4、If I___________(be) in your position, I would choose to work hard to achieve my goals.
答案：were
解析：根据句意“如果我在你的位置，我会选择努力工作去实现我的目标”，这是一个与现在事实相反的虚拟语气句子，所以谓语动词应该用过去式，即“were”。

5、After________(finish) your homework, make sure to review your answers.
Answer: finishing
Explanation: After is a preposition here, and it should be followed by the gerund form of the verb, which is ‘finishing’. This is used to indicate an action that happens after another action is completed.
6、It’s important to stay hydrated, especially when you________(exercise) in hot weather.
Answer: are exercising
Explanation: The sentence requires the present continuous tense to describe an action that is happening at the time of the condition mentioned (when you are exercising). Therefore, ‘are exercising’ is the correct form to use here.
7、I have never__________(be) happier than when I met my friends after years of separation.
答案：have been
解析：根据时间状语“after years of separation”，可知动作发生在过去，并且对现在有影响，因此应使用现在完成时。

主语“I”是第一人称单数，故使用“have been”。

8、If I__________(have) more time, I would have finished the project by now.
答案：had
解析：根据if引导的非真实条件句，可知此处表示对过去的虚拟，主句谓语动词应使用“would have + 过去分词”的形式。

故填“had”。

9、Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Answer:
The students (finish)_________ their project by the end of this week. Answer: will have finished
Explanation: The sentence requires the future perfect tense to indicate an action that will be completed at some point before a certain time in the future.
10、Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.
Answer:
She is not satisfied________her current job.
Answer: with
Explanation: The phrase “to be satisfied with” is commonly used to express contentment or approval of something. In this context, the preposition “with” is needed to complete the sentence correctly.
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 a simile and a metaphor?
Answer:
A simile is a figure of speech that uses “like” or “as” to compare two things, while a metaphor is a figure of speech that directly states that one thing is another, without using “like” or “as.”
Explanation:
A simile and a metaphor are both types of figurative language used to make comparisons. A simile uses explicit comparison, often with the words “like” or “as,” which allows the reader or listener to clearly understand the
comparison. For exam ple, “She is as brave as a lion.” In contrast, a metaphor makes a direct comparison without using these words, implying a more implicit or inherent similarity. For example, “She is a lioness in battle.”
2、How can you effectively use contractions in written English?
Answer:
Effectively using contractions in written English can be done by ensuring they are clear, grammatically correct, and used appropriately in formal and informal contexts.
Explanation:
Contractions are formed by combining the final letters of two words into one, creating a shorter, more concise form. To use them effectively: •Make sure the contraction is clear to the reader, avoiding ambiguity.
•Use contractions in informal writing or spoken language where they are common and accepted.
•Avoid contractions in formal writing unless they are part of a well-known phrase or commonly used term.
•Ensure grammatical correctness by using contractions correctly, such as “can’t” (cannot) or “I’m” (I am).
•Use contractions sparingly in academic or formal writing to maintain a professional tone.
3、What are some ways to keep our environment clean? Provide at least three suggestions.
•Answer:
1.Reduce, reuse, and recycle waste materials.
2.Plant more trees and protect existing green spaces.
e public transportation or carpool to reduce air pollution.
•Explanation: This question tests students’ understanding of environmental protection and their ability to suggest practical actions that can be taken on an individual level.
It encourages critical thinking about the impact of human activities on the
environment and how to mitigate negative effects.
4、Describe the importance of learning a foreign language and mention at least two benefits.
•Answer:
1.Learning a foreign language enhances communication skills, allowing individuals to interact with people from different cultures.
2.It opens up opportunities for better job prospects and career advancement in a globalized world.
•Explanation: This question is designed to assess students’ awareness of the personal and professional advantages of being bilingual or multilingual. It also prompts them
to consider the broader implications of language learning in terms of cultural
exchange and international relations.
These short answer questions are intended to evaluate the student’s comprehension, analytical skills, and their ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in English. They should be able to provide well-structured responses based on the knowledge they have acquired throughout the course.
5.What are the three main parts of a typical English dialogue? Please give examples of each part.
答案：
1.Greeting: “Good morning, how are you?”
2.Topic Introduction: “I was wondering if you’d be interested in going to the movies tonight.”
3.Topic Development: “There’s a new movie in town that looks really good. What do you think?”
解析：
This question asks for the three main parts of a dialogue and requires the student to identify and give examples of each part. Greeting is the initial exchange that establishes the social context of the dialogue, topic introduction is the point where the speakers begin to discuss the main subject, and topic development is the continuation of the conversation where details and opinions are shared. The student’s answer should include these three parts with clear examples for each.
六、书面表达题（15分）
Section VI: Written Expression
Directions: Write a composition in about 80-100 words based on the following information.
Qu estion: Your school is organizing a ‘Green School’ campaign to promote
environmental awareness and encourage students to participate in recycling activities. Write a letter to your classmates explaining the importance of this campaign and how they can contribute. Use the following points as guidelines: •Explain what the ‘Green School’ campaign is.
•Mention why it is important to protect the environment.
•Suggest ways in which students can help, such as recycling paper and using less plastic.
•Encourage everyone to take part in the activities organized by the school.
Sample Answer:
Dear Classmates,
I am writing to inform you about our school’s new initiative called the ‘Green School’ campaign. This campaign aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire us to take actions that benefit our planet. It is crucial to protect the environment because pollution and waste can harm living creatures and reduce the quality of life for everyone.
There are many simple steps we can take to support this cause. For example, we can recycle paper and bottles, use reusable bags instead of plastic ones, and turn off lights when they are not needed. By doing these things, we can make a positive impact on the environment.
I encourage all of you to join me and other classmates in participating in the various activities planned by our school. Together, we can make a difference and create a cleaner, greener world.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Explanation:
This letter effectively communicates the purpose of the ‘Green School’ campaign and the reasons behind its importance. The writer suggests practical actions that students can undertake to support the initiative, such as recycling and reducing the use of plastic. The encouragement to participate in the activities shows a commitment to teamwork and community involvement. The tone of the letter is friendly and motivational, which can inspire classmates to get involved.
Feel free to modify the sample answer to fit the specific needs of your class or to align with the curriculum’s fo cus.。