平遥县英语期中考试试卷

考试时间：120分钟满分：100分
一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）
1. My favorite color is ________.
A. blue
B. red
C. green
D. yellow
2. She is ________ tall as her mother.
A. as tall
B. taller
C. taller than
D. as taller as
3. The sun ________ in the east and ________ in the west.
A. rises; sets
B. rises; rises
C. sets; sets
D. rises; sets
4. If it ________ tomorrow, we will go to the park.
A. rains
B. rain
C. will rain
D. rains
5. He ________ to the movies last night.
A. goes
B. went
C. go
D. going
6. ________ you like to eat, fish or meat?
A. What
B. Who
C. How
D. Where
7. I ________ my phone, but I can't find it anywhere.
A. lost
B. lose
C. have lost
D. had lost
8. They ________ to the library every weekend.
A. go
B. goes
C. going
D. went
9. ________ do you think is the best way to learn English?
A. What
B. Who
C. How
D. Where
10. She ________ a lot of money for her education.
A. has spent
B. has spend
C. have spent
D. have spend
二、完形填空（每题2分，共20分）
My name is Li Ming. I live in a small town called Pingyao. Pingyao is a very old town with a lot of history. There are many ancient buildings and traditional Chinese culture here.
Last weekend, I went to visit the town with my family. We ________ (11) ___________ early in the morning. The weather was sunny and beautiful. We ________ (12) ___________ the old buildings and the streets. They were very ________ (13) ___________ and interesting. We also visited a museum where we learned about the history of Pingyao.
After that, we ________ (14) ___________ to the local market. There were many ________ (15) ___________ and delicious food. We bought some local specialties to bring home. In the evening, we ________ (16) ___________ a traditional Chinese dinner. It was very ________ (17) ___________ and delicious.
It was a wonderful trip. I ________ (18) ___________ to visit Pingyao again.
(11) A. left B. went C. arrived D. came
(12) A. looked B. watched C. saw D. observed
(13) A. beautiful B. ugly C. clean D. dirty
(14) A. went B. went to C. went back D. went away
(15) A. shops B. stores C. markets D. restaurants
(16) A. had B. had a C. had an D. had the
(17) A. delicious B. tasty C. good D. bad
(18) A. would like B. would like to C. like D. like to
三、阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）
Passage 1
My favorite animal is the elephant. Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They can weigh up to 12,000 pounds. Elephants have
long trunks, which they use to eat, drink, and bathe. They also use
their trunks to communicate with each other.
Elephants are very intelligent animals. They can learn how to use tools and solve problems. Elephants are also very social animals. They live in groups called herds, which can have up to 100 members.
Elephants are found in Africa and Asia. They live in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and deserts. Elephants are herbivores, which means they eat plants. Their diet includes leaves, branches, and bark.
Elephants are an important part of the ecosystem. They help to maintain the health of their habitats by clearing trees and shrubs. Elephants also play a role in the spread of seeds. When they eat fruits, they pass the seeds through their digestive system, which helps to spread new plants.
Elephants are facing many threats in the wild. Poaching for ivory and habitat loss are two of the biggest threats. Elephants need our help to protect them.
Questions:
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
2. Why are elephants considered intelligent animals?
3. What do elephants eat?
4. What role do elephants play in the ecosystem?
5. What are the main threats to elephants in the wild?
Passage 2
Many people think that exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can help you stay fit, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve your mood.
There are many different types of exercise you can do. Some popular forms of exercise include running, swimming, cycling, and strength
training. It's important to choose an exercise that you enjoy and that fits your lifestyle.
When you start an exercise program, it's important to start slowly and gradually increase the intensity. This will help you avoid injury and make it easier to stick to your exercise routine.
It's also important to make sure you are eating a healthy diet. Eating the right foods can help you get the most out of your exercise.
Finally, it's important to be consistent with your exercise routine. Sticking to your exercise plan can help you achieve your health goals.
Questions:
1. Why is exercise important for a healthy lifestyle?
2. What are some popular forms of exercise?
3. How should you start an exercise program?
4. What is the importance of a healthy diet?
5. What is the key to achieving your health goals?
四、写作（25分）
Write a short essay on the following topic:
How has technology changed our lives in the last decade? Use specific examples to support your answer.。