北师大版英语初三上学期试题及解答参考(2024-2025学年)

2024-2025学年北师大版英语初三上学期模拟试题及
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、Listen to the following conversation and choose the best answer to the question you hear.
Question: What is the weather like today?
A. It’s sunny.
B. It’s cloudy.
C. It’s rainy.
D. It’s windy.
Answer: C
Explanation: The conversation likely includes a statement about the rain, indicating that it is rainy today.
2、Listen to the following short passage and answer the question.
Question: Why does the man want to visit the art museum?
A. He wants to see the new exhibition.
B. He needs to pick up his friend there.
C. He wants to study the art history.
D. He has never been there before.
Answer: A
Explanation: In the passage, the man expresses his interest in the new art exhibition at the museum, which suggests that this is the reason for his visit.
3、Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
W: Hey, John, how was your weekend?
M: Oh, it was pretty good. I went hiking with my friends.
Question: What did John do over the weekend?
A. He went to the beach.
B. He went hiking.
C. He stayed home.
D. He went shopping.
Answer: B
Explanation: In the conversation, John mentions that he went hiking with his friends, so the correct answer is B.
4、Listen to the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The school’s annual science fair is scheduled for next Friday. Students have been working hard on their projects for weeks. The fair will be held in the school gymnasium from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be presentations, experiments, and demonstrations by students from all grades. Refreshments will be available, and parents are welcome to attend.
Question: When is the school’s annual science fair?
A. This Friday
B. Next Monday
C. Next Friday
D. This Sunday
Answer: C
Explanation: The passage clearly states that the science fair is scheduled for “next Friday,” making C the correct answer.
5、Question: What does the speaker usually do after school?
A) Play basketball.
B) Watch TV.
C) Read books.
D) Go shopping.
Answer: C) Read books.
Explanation: The speaker mentions that they often go to the library after school to read books, which indicates that reading books is their usual activity after school.
6、Question: What does the teacher say about the students’ homework?
A) It’s too easy.
B) It’s too difficult.
C) It’s not finished yet.
D) It’s not due until next week.
Answer: C) It’s not finished yet.
Explanation: The teacher expresses concern about the students’ homework, specifically mentioning that many of them haven’t finis hed it yet, indicating that it is not completed.
7.Listen to the following dialogue and choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
A: Hey, did you know that the school is hosting a science fair next month?
B: Yes, I heard about it._____________it is a great opportunity for students to showcase their projects.
A. That
B. It
C. This
D. Those
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct answer is “It” because it refers back to the subject of the conversation, which is the science fair. “It” is used to avoid repetition and make the dialogue sound more natural.
8.Listen to the following passage and answer the question.
W: Good morning, everyone. Today, we are discussing the importance of physical education in schools. Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining good health and well-being. It helps students develop strong bones and muscles, improves cardiovascular health, and enhances cognitive function. Therefore, it is essential for schools to allocate sufficient time for physical
education classes.
M: That’s true. Moreover, physical activity can also help students reduce stress and improve their mental health. It’s a win-win situation for both the students and the school.
Question: What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To promote the importance of physical education in schools.
B. To discuss the benefits of regular physical activity.
C. To explain how physical education can improve mental health.
D. To compare the benefits of physical education and other subjects.
Answer: A
Explanation: The main purpose of the passage is to promote the importance of physical education in schools. The passage emphasizes the benefits of physical education and why it is crucial for maintaining good health and well-being.
9、What is the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Teacher and student.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Shop assistant and customer.
Answer: C.
Explanation: In the dialogue, one speaker asks about the location of the shoes department, indicating they are shopping, and the other gives directions, suggesting they work at the store.
10、Where does the conversation most likely take place?
A. At a hospital.
B. At a school.
C. At a department store.
Answer: C.
Explanation: The mention of the shoes department implies that the conversation is happening in a retail setting such as a department store, rather than a hospital or school.
11、(Audio clip describes a conversation about choosing elective courses for the upcoming semester.)
Question: What elective course does Sarah prefer to take next semester?
A. Advanced Physics
B. Creative Writing
C. World History
Answer: B. Creative Writing
Explanation: In the audio clip, Sarah mentions her excitement about improving her writing skills and her interest in exploring different forms of creative expression, indicating that she prefers to take the Creative Writing class.
12、(Audio clip involves two students discussing their weekend plans.)
Question: What activity do Tom and Lisa agree to do together on Saturday?
A. Go to the movies
B. Visit a museum
C. Play basketball at the park
Answer: A. Go to the movies
Explanation: During their conversation, Tom suggests watching the latest superhero film, and Lisa enthusiastically agrees, confirming that they will meet at the cinema on Saturday afternoon.
13.Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.
A. They are discussing the weather.
B. They are planning a trip.
C. They are talking about their school life.
Answer: B
Explanation: The dialogue is about the two friends planning their summer trip together. They are discussing their destinations and activities.
14.Listen to the passage and answer the question.
Question: What does the speaker recommend for improving memory?
A. Listening to music.
B. Reading a book.
C. Practicing mindfulness.
Answer: C
Explanation: The speaker recommends practicing mindfulness as a method to improve memory. The passage mentions that mindfulness exercises help in
enhancing memory and concentration.
15、Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear. (Answer: B)
(A) They will go to the park.
(B) They will stay at home because of the rain.
(C) They will visit their grandparents.
Explanation: In this dialogue, two friends discuss their plans for the day. One friend suggests going to the park, but the other mentions that it is raining outside. They decide it’s best to stay home instead of going out in the bad weather.
16、Listen to the short passage and choose the correct statement. (Answer:
C)
(A) The school trip was canceled due to lack of interest.
(B) The students went to the museum last week.
(C) The school trip to the museum has been rescheduled for next Friday.
Explanation: In this passage, the principal announces over the intercom that the school trip planned for today had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. However, the trip has now been rescheduled for the coming Friday. All students are reminded to bring their permission slips on time.
17.You hear a conversation between two students, Tom and Lucy, discussing their weekend plans.
Tom: “Hey Lucy, what are you planning to do this weekend?”
Lucy: “I’m going to visit my grandparents in the countryside. How about you, Tom?”
Tom: “I think I’ll stay home and work on my science project. I have a big dea dline next week.”
Question: What is Tom going to do this weekend?
A. Visit his grandparents
B. Go to the countryside
C. Work on his science project
D. Have a big deadline
Answer: C
Explanation: The answer is clear from Tom’s statement, “I think I’ll stay home and work on my science project.”
18.You listen to a radio announcement about a local event.
Announcer: “This Saturday, the city is hosting its annual art fair. The fair will take place in the downtown area from 10 am to 6 pm. There will be a variety of art exhibits, live music, and food vendors. This is a great opportunity to support local artists and enjoy a fun day out with your family and friends.”
Question: What is the art fair?
A. A music festival
B. A shopping event
C. An art exhibit
D. A local event
Answer: C
Explanation: The answer is derived from the announcement, which describes the art fair as “a variety of art exhibits.”
19、Where does the conversation most likely take place?
A)In a hospital
B)At a school
C)In a store
D)At a bus stop
Answer: B) At a school
Explanation: The conversation mentions a classroom and an office where a child is being picked up, which are typical features of a school setting. The woman also refers to calling the classroom, which further indicates that the location is a school.
Dialogue/Monologue 2 (for Question 20)
Transcript:
•Woman: Welcome to our library. Do you have a library card?
•Man: Not yet. I just moved into the area and I’m trying to get one. Can
I apply for it today?
•Woman: Of course! We just need to see a piece of identification, like a driver’s license, and we’ll get you set up in no time. Also, we have
a variety of books, magazines, and even audio books available.
•Man: That sounds great. I love reading, so I think I’ll spend quite a
bit of time here.
Question 20:
20、What is the man doing at the beginning of the conversation?
A)Returning a book
B)Applying for a library card
C)Looking for a job
D)Asking for directions
Answer: B) Applying for a library card
Explanation: The man states that he has just moved to the area and is trying to get a library card, and the librarian confirms that he can apply for one. This makes it clear that the man is in the process of applying for a library card.
二、阅读理解（30分）
Title: The Power of a Single Act
Reading Passage:
In a small town, there was a young boy named Timmy who loved to help others. One day, he noticed an elderly woman struggling to carry her groceries up a steep hill. Timmy, without hesitation, offered to help. The woman was grateful and shared her story with Timmy. She explained that she had recently lost her husband and felt overwhelmed by the challenges of daily life.
Impressed by her resilience, Timmy decided to make it his mission to brighten
her days. Every morning, he would visit her house to help with her morning routine, run errands, and simply spend time chatting. Gradually, the woman’s spirits lifted, and she began to feel less isolated.
One day, Timmy received a letter in the mail. It was a heartfelt thank you from the woman, expressing her gratitude for all the help he had provided. Timmy was touched and realized the impact his small acts of kindness had made. He then decided to spread the joy further by starting a local community service group, encouraging others to join and perform random acts of kindness.
The initiative caught on, and soon the town was filled with acts of kindness, from helping neighbors to volunteering at local shelters. Timmy’s story spread far and wide, inspiring people to make a difference in their own communities.
Questions:
1.What did Timmy notice one day in the town?
A. A lost pet
B. An elderly woman struggling with her groceries
C. A missing poster
D. A community service event
2.How did Timmy initially help the elderly woman?
A. He called for help
B. He bought her groceries
C. He carried her groceries up the hill
D. He gave her a ride
3.What was Timmy’s mission after helping the elderly woman?
A. To find a new job
B. To write a book about his experiences
C. To make a documentary about the elderly woman
D. To brighten her days and spread joy in the community
Answers:
1.B. An elderly woman struggling with her groceries
2.C. He carried her groceries up the hill
3.D. To brighten her days and spread joy in the community
三、完型填空（15分）
Sure, I can create a cloze test question suitable for a junior high school third-year student (Grade 9) using English that would align with the difficulty level expected in the Beijing Normal University Publishing Group’s curriculum. Here’s an example of a passage with five blanks, along with the answers:
Cloze Test Question
Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with the correct word or phrase.
The winter holiday was coming, and Tom was excited about his plans to visit his grandparents in the countryside. He had been looking forward to this trip all year long. When he arrived, he noticed how fresh the air was compared to the city, and he enjoyed the peaceful 1 there. During the day, Tom helped his
grandparents with small chores like feeding the chickens and collecting eggs. In the evening, they would gather around the fireplace and share stories about their lives. One night, his grandfather told him about a legend involving a magical tree that could grant wishes. The next morning, Tom set off on an adventure to find this 2 tree. After wandering through the woods for hours, he finally discovered it hidden behind a thick curtain of vines. Standing before the tree, Tom closed his eyes and made a wish. He wished for 3for his grandparents’ farm so they wouldn’t have to worry about their livelihood anymore. As soon as he opened his eyes, he noticed a small envelope attached to one of the branches. Inside was a note saying his wish had been granted. Overjoyed, Tom rushed back home to tell his grandparents the good news. His grandmother was delighted and gave him a warm hug. This 4 had not only brought happiness to Tom but also strengthened the bond between him and his grandparents. From then on, every time Tom visited the countryside, he would make sure to visit the magical tree and thank it for changing their 5.
Answers:
1.__serenity__
2.__magical__
3.__prosperity__
4.__adventure__
5.__lives__
This passage aims to test vocabulary comprehension, context understanding,
and the ability to infer meaning from the surrounding text. It is designed to be both engaging and educational.
四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
1、In the past, many people had to work__________long hours in factories.
A. /
B. too
C. so
D. very
答案：A
解析：在本句中，由于没有明确的比较对象，所以使用“too…to…”结构表示否定含义，意为“太…以至于不能…”。

因此，正确选项是A。

2、If I__________you, I would have taken the job.
A. were
B. had been
C. have been
D. was
答案：A
解析：在本句中，根据句意和语境，应该使用虚拟语气，表示与现在事实相反的假设。

虚拟语气中，从句使用“if+主语+were”结构，因此正确选项是A。

3、Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Despite________(rain) heavily outside, they insisted on going to the park. (Answer: raining)
(Explanation: Here, we use the present part iciple form of the verb ‘to rain’ without an auxiliary verb because it follows the preposition ‘despite’.)
4、Fill in the blank with the appropriate word to complete the sentence. She was so absorbed in her book that she didn’t even notice________(I enter / me entering).
(Answer: me entering)
(Explanation: The correct form uses the object pronoun ‘me’ and the present participle ‘entering’ to match the continuous aspect implied by the context.)
5.The teacher___________(be) in the classroom when the students entered.
A. was
B. is
C. are
D. been
Answer: A.
Explanation: The correct answer is “was” because the sentence describes a past event (when the students entered) and “be” is used in the past tense as “was” for the third person singular subject “the teacher.”
6.If I___________(go) to the party, I would take my sister along.
A. go
B. were to go
C. am going
D. will go
Answer: B.
Explanation: The correct answer is “were to go” because the sentence is in the conditional mood, expressing a hypothetical situation. “Were to go” is the correct form for the past conditional tense, indicating a situation that was not real.
7、The teacher asked us to write a composition_______(base) on what we had learned during the summer vacation.
Answer: based
Explanation: The blank re quires a word that modifies “composition” and shows it is derived from or founded upon something else. In this case, the past participle “based” is used as an adjective to indicate that the composition should be founded on the experiences and lessons from the summer vacation. The full phrase “based on” means “founded or relying on,” which is appropriate here.
8、By the end of last month, they_______(complete) the construction of the new library.
Answer: had completed
Explanation: The sentence indicates that the action was finished at some point in the past before another past event (“by the end of last month”). To express this, we use the past perfect tense, which is formed with “had” plus the past participle of the verb. “Had completed” correctly conveys that the completion of the construction happened before the end of last month.
9.In the 9 morning, I usually 10 a cup of coffee before I start my day.
A. first
B. firstly
C. earliest
D. firstlyly
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct answer is “first” because it is an adjective used to describe the order of something, which fits the context of the sentence. “Firstly” is an adverb, and “earliest” is the superlative form of the adjective “early,” which does not fit in this context. “Firstlyly” is not
a valid word in English.
10.If you 11your homework, you won’t have to worry about it later.
A. finish
B. finished
C. finishing
D. finishedly
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct answer is “finish” because it is the base form of the verb and is used in the conditional phrase “If you finish…” The sentence is talking about a future possibility. “Finished” is the past tense and “finishing” is the present participle form, which do not fit the context of the sentence. “Finishedly” is not a valid word in English.
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 the present perfect tense and the past simple tense in terms of time reference?
Answer:
The main differences between the present perfect tense and the past simple tense are as follows:
1.Time reference:
•Present perfect tense: It indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present, or an action that has a present result.
•Past simple tense: It indicates an action that was completed in the past and does not necessarily have a present connection.
e of adverbs:
•Present perfect tense: Adverbs like “just,” “already,” “yet,” and “recently” can be used.
•Past simple tense: Adverbs like “yesterday,” “last week,” and “in 1990” are more commonly used.
3.Conjugation:
•P resent perfect tense: Forms like “have/has + past participle” (e.g.,
I have eaten, They have finished).
•Past simple tense: Regular verbs end in “-ed” (e.g., I ate, They finished) or irregular verbs have their own unique past simple forms (e.g., I went, They played).
1、
2、Describe the use of the gerund in English sentences and provide an example.
Answer:
The gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun. It is used in various ways in English sentences:
1.As a subject:
•Example: Reading is a great way to relax.
2.As a direct object:
•Example: I enjoy cooking dinner.
3.As an indirect object:
•Example: She gave him a lesson in patience.
4.As an object of a preposition:
•Example: He is good at playing the piano.
5.As an appositive:
•Example: Her hobby, gardening, keeps her active.
Example:
“I love swimming” - Here, “swimming” is the gerund functioning as the subject of the sentence.
3、What are the main reasons for pollution in big cities? Please list at least two reasons and explain them briefly.
答案：
1.Rapid urbanization: With the rapid development of cities, more and more people move into urban areas, leading to increased consumption of resources and higher waste production.
2.Industrial pollution: Many factories and enterprises release harmful emissions and waste into the air and water, causing serious environmental pollution.
解析：
This question asks students to list and explain the reasons for pollution in big cities. The answer provides two main reasons: rapid urbanization and industrial pollution. The explanation is brief and to the point, making it easy for students to understand the causes of pollution in big cities.
4、Please describe the importance of cultural heritage and how it can be protected. You can use examples to illustrate your points.
答案：
1.Importance of cultural heritage:
a.Cultural heritage represents the history, traditions, and values of a
society.
b.It fosters a sense of identity and pride among people.
c.Cultural heritage contributes to the diversity of human civilization.
2.Ways to protect cultural heritage:
a.Legal protection: Enact and enforce laws to protect cultural heritage
sites and artifacts.
cation and awareness: Raise public awareness about the importance of
cultural heritage through educational programs and campaigns.
c.Conservation and restoration: Restore and maintain historical buildings,
artifacts, and cultural sites to ensure their preservation for future generations.
解析：
This question asks students to describe the importance of cultural heritage and explain how it can be protected. The answer provides three points to
illustrate the importance of cultural heritage and three ways to protect it. The examples are relevant and easy to understand, helping students grasp the concept of cultural heritage and its significance.
5、Please translate the following sentences into English.
1.中国的经济发展取得了举世瞩目的成就。

2.现在越来越多的年轻人开始关注环保问题。

3.我们应该珍惜自然资源，保护我们的地球家园。

Answer:
1.China’s economic development has achieved remarkable success.
2.Nowadays, an increasing number of young people are paying attention to environmental protection issues.
3.We should cherish natural resources and protect our mother Earth.
Explanation:
This question tests the students’ ability to translate Chinese sentences into English. The key to answering this question is to understand the meaning of the original Chinese sentences and then express the same meaning in English. The answers provided are accurate and grammatically correct translations of the given sentences.
六、书面表达题（15分）
假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom最近给你发了一封邮件，询问你的暑假计划。

请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.介绍你暑假的主要活动；
2.解释选择这些活动的原因；
3.邀请Tom来中国一起度过暑假。

注意：词数100左右。

Answer:
Dear Tom,
It’s great to hear from you! I was excited to read your email asking about my summer plan. Here’s what I have planned:
This summer, I will mainly focus on three activities: traveling, learning a new language, and participating in community service. First, I plan to travel to some famous tourist attractions in China, such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, to explore our rich cultural heritage. Second, I will enroll in an English course to improve my language skills. Lastly, I will volunteer at a local orphanage to help the children there.
I choose these activities because they will not only broaden my horizons but also enrich my life experiences. Additionally, I believe that learning a new language and helping others can make me a more compassionate and well-rounded person.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Best regards,
Li Hua
解析：
1.答案首先对Tom的来信表示感谢，并表示很高兴收到他的邮件。

2.接着，简要介绍了暑假的主要活动：旅游、学习新语言和参与社区服务。

3.解释了选择这些活动的原因，包括拓宽视野、丰富生活经验和提升个人素质。

4.邀请Tom来中国一起度过暑假，并表示愿意进一步讨论细节。

5.最后，以“期待你的回复”结束邮件。