浙江省杭州市英语初二上学期试题及答案指导(2024年)

2024年浙江省杭州市英语初二上学期模拟试题及答案
指导
一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）
1、Listen to the following conversation and answer the question.
A. What is the man doing now?
B. Where is the woman going?
C. What time does the train leave?
Answer: A. What is the man doing now?
Explanation: In the conversation, the man is asked if he’s ready to board the train, indicating that he is currently at the train station. The woman is not mentioned as going anywhere specific, and the time of the train’s departure is not discussed in the context of the conversation.
2、Listen to the following passage and answer the question.
Why does the speaker mention the importance of exercise?
A. Because it improves physical health.
B. Because it helps with mental health.
C. Because it increases productivity at work.
Answer: B. Because it helps with mental health.
Explanation: In the passage, the speaker discusses how exercise can have a positive impact on mental health, reducing stress and improving mood. While
physical health benefits are also mentioned, the focus in this context is on the mental health aspect. The mention of increased productivity at work is not directly related to the importance of exercise according to the passage.
3、You hear a conversation between two students, Alex and Emily, discussing their weekend plans.
Alex: “I think I’ll go hiking in the mountains this weekend. The weather is supposed to be perfect.”
Emily: “That sounds amazing! Are you bringing any snacks?”
Alex: “Yeah, I’m packing some granola bars and some fruit. What about you?”
What is Emily planning to do this weekend?
A)She is going to hike in the mountains.
B)She is going to stay at home and relax.
C)She is going to go hiking and bring snacks.
Answer: B) She is going to stay at home and relax.
Explanation: Emily responds to A lex’s hiking plan by mentioning she’s packing snacks, which implies she has a different plan in mind. Since she doesn’t mention going hiking or bringing snacks herself, the most logical answer is that she is staying at home.
4、You listen to a short dialogue between a teacher, Mr. Johnson, and a student, Sarah, in the school library.
Mr. Johnson: “Sarah, I see you have a book about ancient Egypt. Are you studying it for your history assignment?”
Sarah: “Yes, I am. I’ve always been fascinated by the pyramids and the pharaohs.”
Mr. Johnson: “That’s great. By the way, have you visited the local museum’s exhibit on ancient Egypt?”
Sarah: “Yes, I went there last week. It was very informative.”
What is Sarah’s current interest?
A)She is interested in local museums.
B)She is interested in ancient Egypt.
C)She is interested in history assignments.
Answer: B) She is interested in ancient Egypt.
Explanation: Sarah’s conversation with Mr.Johnson focuses on her book about ancient Egypt and her visit to the museum’s exhibit, i ndicating her specific interest in ancient Egypt, not just general history or local museums.
5、Listen to the conversation between two students and choose the best answer to the question.
Question: What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. How to improve their English skills.
B. Their favorite subjects in school.
C. The importance of studying hard.
D. How to manage their time effectively.
Answer: A
Explanation: The conversation revolves around the students discussing different ways to improve their English skills, making option A the correct
answer.
6、Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentence with the correct information.
Question: What is the name of the movie that the girl wants to watch?
Answer: The name of the movie is “Inception”.
Explanation: In the dialogue, the girl mentions that she wants to watch a movie called “Inception”. Therefore, the correct answer is “Inception”.
7、You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alex and Jamie. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the following question.
Question: What is Jamie planning to do this weekend?
A. Go to the movies.
B. Go hiking.
C. Go shopping.
D. Go to a concert.
Answer: B
Explanation: In the conversation, Jamie mentions, “I’m thinking of going hiking this weekend.” This indicates that Jamie is planning to go hiking.
8、You are listening to a phone call between a teacher and a student, Sarah. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the following question.
Question: What does the teacher ask Sarah to do?
A. Read a book.
B. Write a report.
C. Do some exercises.
D. Review the notes.
Answer: B
Explanation: The teacher says, “Sarah, could you please write a report on the topic we discussed in class?” This shows that the teacher asks Sarah to write
a report.
9、You are listening to a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans.
Question: What does the second student plan to do on Saturday afternoon?
A) Go shopping
B) Visit a museum
C) Attend a sports game
D) Take a walk in the park
Answer: B) Visit a museum
Explanation: The second student says, “I’m going to visit the art museum in the city center on Saturday afternoon.” This indicates that the correct answer is B) Visit a museum.
10、You are listening to a weather forecast for the upcoming week.
Question: What is the expected temperature for Wednesday?
A) 20 degrees Celsius
B) 25 degrees Celsius
C) 30 degrees Celsius
D) 35 degrees Celsius
Answer: A) 20 degrees Celsius
Explanation: The weather for ecast mentions, “Wednesday is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 20 degrees Celsius.” Therefore, the correct answer is A) 20 degrees Celsius.
11.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans.
Alice: Hey Bob, what are you planning to do this weekend?
Bob: Oh, I’m thinking of going hiking with a group of friends. How about you, Alice?
Alice: That sounds fun! I was actually planning to visit the local library to do some research for my school project.
Bob: Cool! You should definitely check out the new section they’ve added. It’s really interesting.
Alice: Yeah, I heard about that. Maybe I’ll go there after lunch. Question: What is Bob planning to do this weekend?
A) Go hiking with friends.
B) Visit the local library.
C) Have a picnic in the park.
D) Go shopping with Alice.
Answer: A) Go hiking with friends.
Explanation: In the conversation, Bob says, “I’m thinking of going hiking
with a group of friends,” which indicates that he plans to go hikin g this weekend.
12.You are listening to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student, discussing an upcoming test.
Teacher: Hi Sarah, how are you feeling about the upcoming math test? Sarah: Well, I’m a bit nervous, to be honest. I haven’t studied as m uch as I should have.
Teacher: I understand, but don’t worry. We’ll go over the main topics in class before the test. Plus, you have a good understanding of the material. Sarah: That’s reassuring. Thanks, Mr.Smith.
Teacher: You’re welcome. Remember to rev iew the formulas and practice some problems to feel more confident.
Question: What is the teacher advising Sarah to do?
A) Skip the test and study for another subject.
B) Focus on studying formulas and practicing problems.
C) Avoid the class before the test and study on her own.
D) Take a break and then study for the test.
Answer: B) Focus on studying formulas and practicing problems.
Explanation: In the dialogue, the teacher says, “Remember to review the formulas and practice some problems to feel more con fident,” which suggests that the teacher advises Sarah to study formulas and practice problems to prepare for the test.
13.Listen to the following dialogue and answer the question.
W: Hi, John. How was your English test last week?
M: Oh, it was okay, I gue ss. But I’m not sure about my listening part.
W: You mean the part where you had to listen to a conversation and answer some questions, right?
M: Yes, that’s it. I’m worried I didn’t understand some of the words or phrases.
W: Don’t worry too much. Just try to listen carefully and take notes. It’s important to focus on the main idea.
M: I’ll try my best. Thanks for the advice.
Question: What is the main topic of the dialogue?
A. The man’s English test results
B. How to improve listening skills
C. The woman’s English test experience
D. The man’s fear of listening tests
Answer: B
Explanation: The main topic of the dialogue is the woman giving advice to the man on how to improve his listening skills. The conversation revolves around the listening part of the English test, but the focus is on providing advice and not specifically discussing test results or experiences.
14.Listen to the following short passage and answer the question.
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It
stretches over 13,000 miles and was built over a period of about 2,000 years. The wall was originally built to protect the Chinese Empire from invasions. Today, it is a symbol of Chinese history and culture. Many tourists visit the Great Wall every year to see its magnificent architecture and learn about its rich history.
Question: What is the Great Wall of China famous for?
A. It is a natural wonder.
B. It is a symbol of Chinese history and culture.
C. It is a place for outdoor activities.
D. It is a modern engineering achievement.
Answer: B
Explanation: The passage clearly states that the Great Wall of China is famous as a symbol of Chinese history and culture. It does not mention it being a natural wonder, a place for outdoor activities, or a modern engineering achievement.
15.You are listening to a conversation between two friends. Listen carefully and answer the question.
Question: What is the girl planning to do this weekend?
A. Go shopping
B. Visit her grandparents
C. Study for her exams
D. Go to the movies
Answer: B
Explanation: The girl says, “My grandparents are coming to visit this weekend, so I need to help prepare for their arrival.” This indicates that she is planning to visit her grandparents.
16.You are listening to a dialogue between a teacher and a student. Listen carefully and answer the question.
Question: What subject does the student need help with?
A. Math
B. Science
C. English
D. History
Answer: A
Explanation: The student says, “I’m struggling with the math problems we have for homework. Could you help me understand them?” This shows that the student needs help with math.
17.W: Excuse me, where is the nearest post office around here?
M: It’s about a mile from here. If you walk down this street for two blocks, turn left, and then you will see it.
Q: How far is the nearest post office from the speakers?
A: A mile.
解析：通过对话中男士提到的“about a mile from here”，我们可以得知最近的邮局距离说话人约一英里。

18.W: I think I’m going to take a gap year after high school. I want to
travel around the world and see different cultures.
M: That sounds exciting! But are you sure about your major in college?
Q: What is the woman planning to do after high school?
A: Take a gap year.
解析：女士在对话中明确表示了她计划高中毕业后休学一年，去世界各地旅行。

因此，正确答案是“take a gap year”。

19.You hear a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans.
M: Alice, what are you going to do this weekend?
W: I’m going to visit my grandparents in the coun tryside. How about you, Bob?
M: I’m planning to go hiking with my friends. We want to climb the highest mountain in our area.
Q: What are Alice and Bob going to do this weekend?
A: Alice is visiting her grandparents in the countryside, and Bob is going hiking with his friends.
B: Both Alice and Bob are planning to visit the highest mountain in their area. C: Alice is going hiking with her friends, while Bob is visiting his grandparents. D: They are both going to the countryside for a picnic.
Answer: A
Explanation: The conversation clearly states that Alice is visiting her grandparents, while Bob is going hiking with his friends.
20.You hear a short interview with a famous author, Mr. James, who talks about his writing process.
Interviewer: Mr. James, could you tell us about your writing process?
Mr. James: Sure. I usually start by brainstorming ideas and creating an outline. Then I write a rough draft, which I revise several times. After that, I read it out loud to catch any mistakes I might have missed.
Q: According to Mr. James, which of the following is a part of his writing process?
A: Writing a rough draft without any revisions.
B: Reading the draft silently to avoid mistakes.
C: Creating an outline and brainstorming ideas.
D: Submitting the draft to an editor without any revisions.
Answer: C
Explanation: The author, Mr. James, mentions that he starts by brainstorming ideas and creating an outline, which is option C. The other options are not mentioned in the interview.
二、阅读理解（30分）
Passage:
The following is a story about a young girl named Lily who loved to read. Lily lived in a small town where there wasn’t much to do, so she spent a lot of time in her local library. She was especially fascinated by books about
animals and nature. One day, Lily discovered a hidden room in the library that contained a collection of rare books. She was thrilled to find these books and decided to explore them one by one.
One of the books she found was titled “The Secret Life of Bees.” The book was about a young girl named May who lived with her mother in a house filled with bees. May’s mother was a beekeeper, and she taught May everything she knew about bees. The book described the intricate lives of bees and the importance of their hives to the ecosystem.
As Lily read the book, she felt a strong connection to the characters and their journey. She learned about the hardships of beekeeping and the beauty of nature. Lily was so inspired by the story that she decided to start her own beekeeping project at home. She bought a few beehives and began to learn about beekeeping herself.
One day, Lily noticed that one of her beehives was not producing as much honey as the others. She was worried and called her mother, who was a seasoned beekeeper, for advice. Her mother suggested that she check the hive for any signs of illness or parasites. Lily followed her mother’s instructions and found that there were indeed some pests in the hive.
With her mother’s guidance, Lily carefully treated the hive and eventually managed to save it. She learned a valuable lesson about the importance of taking care of the environment and the delicate balance of nature. Lily’s passion for beekeeping grew even stronger, and she continued to learn more about the
fascinating world of bees.
Questions:
1.Why did Lily love to read?
A) She enjoyed the adventures in books.
B) She was fascinated by books about animals and nature.
C) She wanted to become a writer.
D) She preferred reading over other activities.
2.What inspired Lily to start her own beekeeping project?
A) She wanted to make money from selling honey.
B) She was inspired by the story of “The Secret Life of Bees.”
C) She thought it would be a good way to meet new friends.
D) She wanted to impress her mother.
3.What lesson did Lily learn from her experience with the troubled beehive?
A) She learned that bees are not important to the ecosystem.
B) She learned that all hives will eventually fail.
C) She learned the importance of taking care of the environment and the delicate balance of nature.
D) She learned that beekeeping is not a good hobby for beginners.
Answers:
1.B) She was fascinated by books about animals and nature.
2.B) She was inspired by the story of “The Secret Life of Bees.”
3.C) She learned the importance of taking care of the environment and the delicate balance of nature.
三、完型填空（15分）
Passage:
The following story is about a young girl named Lily who has a passion for gardening. One sunny morning, Lily decided to plant some new flowers in her backyard. She carefully prepared the soil, choosing a spot that received plenty of sunlight. Here is what happened next.
One week later, Lily noticed that her flowers were not growing as quickly as she had hoped. She was worried and decided to ask her neighbor, Mr. Green, who was known to be an expert gardener. “Mr.Green,” she said, “my flowers are not growing. Can you help me figure out what’s wrong?”
Mr. Green smiled and looked around the garden. “Lily, there are a few things you might want to check,” he replied. “First, make sure the soil is well-drained. If the water doesn’t drain properly, the roots can’t breathe.”
Lily nodded and checked the soil. “It seems to be fine,” she said. “The next thing is the amount of sunlight your flowers are getting. They need at least six hours of direct sunlight a day.”
Lily looked at her watch. “They get about seven hours of sunlight,” she said. “So that’s not the problem.”
Mr. Green then asked, “Have you ever fertilized the soil?”
Lily shook her head. “No, I haven’t. Should I?”
“Yes, you should. A little fertilizer can make a big difference. Just be careful not to overdo it.”
The next day, Lily bought some fertilizer and followed Mr. Green’s advice. She sprinkled it evenly over the soil and watered the flowers thoroughly. A few days later, she couldn’t believe her eyes. Her flowers were finally growing beautifully!
1.Lily decided to plant new flowers in her __________.
A. front yard
B. backyard
C. garden
D. neighbor’s yard
2.Lily noticed that her flowers were not growing as quickly as she had hoped, so she __________.
A. asked her mother for help
B. checked the soil and sunlight
C. gave up on gardening
D. moved the flowers to a sunnier spot
3.Mr. Green suggested that Lily __________.
A. water the flowers more often
B. add fertilizer to the soil
C. move the flowers to a different location
D. prune the flowers
4.Lily followed Mr. Green’s advice and sprinkled the fertilizer
__________.
A. on the flowers
B. on the leaves
C. evenly over the soil
D. in the garden
5.After following Mr. Green’s advice, Lily’s flowers __________.
A. stopped growing
B. grew even slower
C. remained the same
D. began to grow beautifully
Answers:
1.B
2.B
3.B
4.C
5.D
四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
1、The teacher__________(be) very strict with his students.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
Answer: A
Explanation: The subject “The teacher” is singular, so the correct form of the verb to use is “is,” making the correct answer “A. is.”
2、If I__________(go) to the party, I would bring a gift for everyone.
A. will go
B. would go
C. had gone
D. have gone
Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence describes a hypothetical situation in the past. The correct form of the verb to use is “would go,” indicating a conditional past, making the correct answer “B. would go.”
3、Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Example: She (play)________the piano every evening.
Answer: plays
Explanation: The sentence requires the simple p resent tense of the verb “to play” to indicate a habitual action. Since the subject “she” is third person singular, the verb must also be in its third-person singular form, “plays.”
3、After finishing his homework,_______(go)_______(he) straight to bed. Answer: did he go
Explanation: This sentence should use the past tense to describe a completed action following the completion of another action (finishing homework). The
auxiliary verb “did” is used here for emphasis, followed by the subject “he” and the bas e form of the main verb “go.”
4、Choose the correct pronoun to fill in the blank:
The book that______brought to class yesterday was very interesting.
a) you b) your c) yours d) yourself
Answer: you
Explanation: In this sentence, we need a subject pronoun that can function as the one who performed the action of bringing the book to class. Among the options provided, only “you” fits as a subject pronoun. The other choices are either possessive (“your,” “yours”) or reflexive (“yourself”), which don’t fit grammatically in this context.Here are the questions formatted with their respective answers and explanations:
3、After finishing his homework,_______(go)_______(he) straight to bed. Answer: After finishing his homework, did he go straight to bed? Explanation: This sentence should use the past tense to describe a completed action following the completion of another action (finishing homework). The auxiliary verb “did” is used here for emphasis, followed by the subject “he” and the base form of the main verb “go.”
4、The book that______brought to class yesterday was very interesting. Answer: The book that you brought to class yesterday was very interesting. Explanation: In this sentence, we need a subject pronoun that can function as the one who performed the action of bringing the book to class. Among the options
provided, only “you” fits as a subject pronoun. The other choices are either possessive (“your,” “yours”) or reflexive (“yourself”), which don’t fit grammatically in this context.
5.I have never seen such a beautiful garden_______before.
A. as this one
B. like this one
C. than this one
D. so this one
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct phrase to use here is “as…as,” which is used to compare two things that are equal. The sentence is comparing the beauty of the garden the speaker has seen to the beauty of another garden, hence “as…as” is the correct choice.
6.If I_______money, I would travel around the world.
A. had
B. have
C. were
D. has
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct answer is “had” because the sentence is in the conditional perfect tense, which is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. The structure “If I had + past participle” is used to talk about
a past condition that is not true or is unlikely to be true.
7、Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the correct form of the given verb in brackets.
Example: Sarah (practice)________the piano every day after school. Answer: practices
Explanation: The subject is third-person singular (Sarah), so the verb should also be in its third-person singular form (practices).
7、After finishing his homework, Tom (go)________straight to bed because he was very tired.
Answer: went
Explanation: The sentence uses the past tense to describe a completed action. Therefore, the verb “go” should be conjugat ed in the simple past tense form “went”.
8、Even though she was nervous about the competition, Lily
(prepare)________thoroughly for her performance.
Answer: had prepared
Explanation: This sentence implies that the preparation was completed before the nervousness or the competition began, which calls for the past perfect tense “had prepared”.
9.The sun rises in the___________every morning and sets in the ___________.
a)east, west
b)south, north
c)west, east
d)north, south
Answer: a)
Explanation: The sun traditionally rises in the east and sets in the west. Therefore, the correct answer is “a) east, west.”
10.She___________(has) finished her homework already. It’s only 8:00 AM.
a)have
b)has
c)have had
d)had
Answer: b)
Explanation: The correct tense to use here is the present perfect tense, which is formed with “has” for third person singular subjects. The sentence means that she has completed her homework at some time before 8:00 AM, so “has” is the correct form of the verb to use.
五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
1、What is the main difference between direct and reported speech?
Answer: Direct speech is when we report someone’s exact words using quotation marks. For example, “I love English,” said John. Reported speech (also known as indirect speech) is used to report what someone said without using their exact words or quotation marks. For example, John said that he loved English.
Explanation: In direct speech, we use the speaker’s exact words, while in reported speech, we paraphrase or change the words slightly to reflect the original message.
2、Describe the function of a participle in a sentence. Give an example.
Answer: A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective; it modifies a noun or pronoun by describing a state or action related to that noun. Participles can be present (ending in -ing) or past (ending in -ed or -d). Example: “The sleeping cat” (sleeping is a present participle that describes the cat). Explanation: Participles add detail to sentences by giving information about the noun they modify, such as its state or ongoing action. They can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
3、What are the main differences between present simple and present continuous tenses in English?
Answer:
The main differences between present simple and present continuous tenses in English are as follows:
1.Time Frame:
•Present simple is used to describe habits, general truths, and unchanging situations.
•Present continuous is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking or actions in progress.
2.Aspect:
•Present simple is used to express a state or condition that is not in progress.
•Present continuous is used to express an action that is in progress.
3.Auxiliary Verb:
•Present simple uses the auxiliary verb “do” for affirmative sentences
and “does” for negative sentences.
•Present continuous uses the auxiliary verbs “am,” “is,” or “are”
followed by “-ing” form of the main verb.
4.Questions:
•To form questions in present simple, the subject and verb are switched.
•To form questions in present continuous, the auxiliary verb “be” is placed before the subject, followed by “ing” form of the main verb.
5.Negative Sentences:
•In present simple, the negative sentence is formed by adding “not” after the verb.
•In present continuous, the negative sentence is formed by adding “not”
after the auxiliary verb “am,” “is,” or “are.”
Explanation:
Understanding the differences between present simple and present continuous is essential for correct grammar usage. The present simple is more suitable for describing permanent states or general truths, while the present continuous is used for describing temporary actions or ongoing activities. The use of the auxiliary verbs and the structure of questions and negative sentences also differ between the two tenses.
4、How can you use the passive voice in English to express that the subject is the receiver of the action?
Answer:
To use the passive voice in English to express that the subject is the receiver of the action, follow these steps:
1.Identify the Subject and the Verb:
•The subject of the active voice sentence becomes the object of the passive voice sentence.
•The verb of the active voice sentence changes to its past participle form.
e the Auxiliary Verb “Be”:
•The auxiliary verb “be” (am, is, are, was, were) is used to form the passive voice.
•The choice of the “be” verb depends on the subject and the tense of the sentence.
3.Form the Passive Voice:
•Combine the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb “be” with the past participle form of the main verb.
Example:
Active Voice: The students are learning English.
Passive Voice: English is being learned by the students.
Answer:
To use the passive voice in English, you need to identify the subject and the verb of the active voice sentence, then change the subject to the object and use the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb “be” followed by the past participle form of the main verb. This construction emphasizes the action’s receiver rather than the doer.
5、Please explain the difference between the past simple tense and the present perfect tense, and provide one example sentence for each. (3 points)。