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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: BExplanation: 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: BExplanation: 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: BExplanation: 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: BExplanation: 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: BExplanation: 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, discussinga 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: CExplanation: 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)paintingB)hikingC)cookingD)readingAnswer: A) paintingExplanation: 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. Theword “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)mathB)historyC)scienceD)musicAnswer: C) scienceExplanation: 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: BExplanation: 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: BExplanation: 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 novelsB)Writing science fictionC)Writing romantic storiesAnswer: AExplanation: 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: BExplanation: 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. Rememberto wear sunscreen if you’re going outside.Question: What is the forecasted temperature for today?A) 65 degrees FahrenheitB) 75 degrees FahrenheitC) 80 degrees FahrenheitD) 70 degrees FahrenheitAnswer: BExplanation: 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.Greensaid 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.B2.B3.C三、完型填空(15分)Task 3: ClozeRead 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. suddenlyB. althoughC. becauseD. insteadE. bird1.B2.A3.C4.D5.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 personsingular 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”。

初二英语期中考试试卷带参考答案

初二英语期中考试试卷带参考答案

初二英语期中考试试卷带参考答案初二英语期中考试试卷带参考答案对于初二的学生来说,期中考试是必须要的,这是对英语成果的一次重要检验。

店铺为大家力荐了初二英语期中考试试卷以及答案,给大家作为参考,欢迎阅读!初二英语期中考试试卷一. 选择填空 (15分)( )1. — What did __ old man in white buy in your shop? —He bought umbrella.A. a; /B. the; anC. /; theD. an; a( )2. —I’m , Deng Lan.— Why not eat some bread or hamburgers? They are both delicious.A. hungryB. angryC. happyD. lucky( )3. —What’s up?—Well, th ere’s . All news is boring.A. special somethingB. anything specialC. special nothingD. nothing special( )4. — What do you think of Lang Lang?— He is a musician. He played the piano well when he was a very little boy.A. talentedB. activeC. seriousD. pretty( )5. — do you go to the movies? — Oh, once a week.A. How manyB. How muchC. How longD. How often( )6. —There are quite a problems here.—Don’t worry. Let me help you.A. fewB. manyC. littleD. much( )7. —What is the boy’s plan for the coming vacation?— He expected it with his grandparents.A. spendB. spentC. to spendD. spending( )8. — I heard Mary was ill last week. Does she go to school today?— Yes, she is .A. too healthyB. healthy tooC. healthy enoughD. enough healthy( )9. — What would you like to eat, Jane?—I have a stomachache (胃疼). I don’t feel like anything.A. eatB. to eatC. eatingD. ate( )10. Song Zuying usually a song in the Spring Gala (春节联欢晚会), but she one more song with Celine Dion in 2013 Spring Gala.A. sings; singsB. sing; singC. sang; singsD. sings; sang( )11. —I don’t know how to be successful.— you work hard, nothing is impossible (不可能的).A. As soon asB. As long asC. As many asD. As much as( )12. — Which box is mine?— Well, my box is not as yours, though they look the same.A. so bigB. biggerC. biggestD. the biggest( )13. Our history teacher is than others. He always starts the lessons with an interesting story.A. as popularB. more popularC. most popularD. the most popular( )14. — Where do you live?— In Beijing. It is one of in China.A. as large citiesB. the largest citiesC. the largest cityD. a larger city( )15. —How the dinner yesterday?—The food very nice.A. was; tasteB. were; tastedC. was; tastedD. is; taste二. 完形填空 (10分)I can still 16 my first day at school. I was only 6 years old at that time. Our classroom was a big room. I sat at the desk near the windows, but I 17 see outside because the windows were too high. There was a big map of the world 18 the wall. Although I was nervous, I said to myself, “Don’t worry. There’s 19 to be afraid of.” There was a little boy sitting next to 20 . He sat there and kept silent (沉默的) at first. Then he began to cry (哭), 21 he didn’t want to stay there.More and more students came into the classroom, but the boy didn’t 22 crying. Later, the teacher came into the classroom. She went to the little 23 and said something to him. I couldn’t hear what she 24 . Soon the boy stopped 25 and began to smile. To this day, I still don’t know what the teacher said to the little boy.( ) 16. A. work B. buy C. remember D. forget( ) 17. A. can B. may C. mustn’t D. couldn’t( ) 18. A. from B. in C. to D. on( ) 19. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything( ) 20. A. them B. me C. him D. her( ) 21. A. but B. so C. if D. because( ) 22. A. want B. keep C. stop D. ask( ) 23. A. cat B. dog C. girl D. boy( ) 24. A. helped B. said C. knew D. liked( ) 25. A. crying B. playing C. working D. talking三. 阅读理解 (30分)ANOTES:1. Buckingham Palace 白金汉宫2. the Nobel Peace Prize 诺贝尔和平奖根据以上内容,选择正确答案。

初中英语:2023北京大兴初二(下)期中英语试卷(含参考答案)

初中英语:2023北京大兴初二(下)期中英语试卷(含参考答案)

2023北京大兴初二(下)期中英语2023.04第—部分本部分共33题,共40分。

在每题列出的四个选项中,选出最符合题目要求的—项。

—、单项填空(每题0.5分,共6分)从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.——Lisa, you play the guitar very well. Who taught you?—No one. I just taught__________.A.myselfB. herselfC. himselfD. yourself2.We have a history class _________Friday afternoon.A.toB. atC. inD. on3.——_________you give me a hand? I can't move the box.— No problem.A.CouldB. ShouldC. MustD. Need4.——_________does the museum open on weekdays?——At 9:00 a. m.A. HowB. WhenC. WhyD. Where5.____________ ifs very difficult, remember not to give up until the last minute.A. UnlessB. UntilC. AlthoughD. Since6.After taking football lessons, Tom is much __________than last year.A.strongB. strongerC. strongestD. the strongest7.Peter invited me ____________with him when his parents were out.A. stayB. stayedC. stayingD. to stay8.——Tina, what do you usually do at weekends?—I usually _________swimming with my parents.A. goB. goesC. goingD. went9.Look! Some children __________kites on the playground.A. flyB. flewC. are flyingD. will fly10.—Tina, how was your weekend?—Great! We ____________a picnic in the park.A. haveB. hadC. will haveD. are having11.If you want to visit the Palace Museum tomorrow, I ________tickets for you.A. bookB. bookedC. will bookD. was booking12.I ___a sweet dream when my friend called me this morning.A. haveB. hadC. am havingD. was having二、完形填空(每题1分,共8分)阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

2023~2024学年初二上学期英语期中试卷(吴中、吴江、相城)(含答案)

2023~2024学年初二上学期英语期中试卷(吴中、吴江、相城)(含答案)

2023~2024学年第一学期初二期中阳光调研试卷英语2023.11注意事项:1.本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

满分120分;考试时间100分钟。

2.答题前,考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写在答题卡相对应的位置上,认真填写自己的考试号并用2B铅笔把考试号对应的数字涂黑。

3.答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,答非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔写在答题卡指定的位置上,不在答题区域内的答案一律无效,不得用其他笔答题。

第I卷(五大题,共69分)一、听力选择(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)A)听对话回答问题本部分共有10道小题,每小题你将听到一段对话,每段对话听两遍。

在听每段对话前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目:听完后,你还有5秒钟的时间从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

1.What do the students do after school?2.What is Tom good at?3.Where did the woman go yesterday?4.What does Tom look like?A.Tall with small eyes.B.Short with small eyes.C.Tall with big eyes.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.The school clubs.B.The football club.C.The tennis club.6.Where was the girl yesterday afternoon?A.In the park.B.At school.C.At home.7.What are they talking about?A.A play.B.A trip.C.A photo.8.How did the woman come back?A.By bike.B.On foot.C.By car.9.What is the woman's advice?A.To ask Nancy for help.B.To join a DIY club.C.To finish his homework.10.What will the girl do this weekend?A.See a film.B.Practice playing football.C.Stay at home.B)听对话和短文答题你将听到一段对话和两篇短文,对话和短文各听两遍。

2023~2024学年初二上学期英语期中试卷(昆山、太仓、常熟、张家港)(含答案)

2023~2024学年初二上学期英语期中试卷(昆山、太仓、常熟、张家港)(含答案)

2023~2024学年第一学期阶段性学业水平阳光测评初二英语2023.11(满分130分,时间100分钟)一、听力选择(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)A.听对话回答问题本部分共有10道小题,每小题你将听到一段对话,每段对话听两遍。

在听每段对活前,你将有时间阅读题目;听完后请从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。

1.Where are the students going?2.What are the two speakers talking about?3.How did the girl go to school this morning?4.What does the new Chinese teacher look like?5.Where did the woman go just now?A.To the office.B.To the market.C.To the museum.6.What does Mr Zhang do?A.A doctor.B.A policeman.C.A teacher.7.What day is it tomorrow?A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Thursday.8.Who is the youngest?A.Nancy.B.Jim.C.Bill.9.How many rubbers does Daniel have?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.10.How does Kitty feel these days?A.Sad.B.Happy.C.Excited.B.听对话和短文回答问题你将听到一段对话和两篇短文,各听两遍。

听每段对话或短文前,你将有时间阅读题目;听完后,请从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。

听一段对话,回答第11-12小题。

11.What is Amy doing with the paper?A.She's making paper roses.B.She's making lucky stars.C.She's making paper birds.12.Which of the following is TRUE according to the dialogue?A.It will be Tom's mother's birthday next week.B.Tom thinks it's hard to do a DIY job.C.Amy needs paper and scissors lo make the birthday present.听第一篇短文,完成第13-15小题。

2024-2025学年贵州省初二英语上册期中素质考试试卷及答案

2024-2025学年贵州省初二英语上册期中素质考试试卷及答案

2024-2025学年贵州省初二英语上册期中素质考试试卷班级:________________ 学号:________________ 姓名:______________一、听力题(每题3分)Question 1:Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.•(A)The girl will go shopping with her mother tomorrow.(B)(B)The girl’s favorite subject is math.(C)(C)The girl plans to study English at home this weekend.Answer: (C) The girl plans to study English at home this weekend.Question 2:Listen to the short passage and answer the question.•Question: What time does the school library open in the morning?•(A)7:30 a.m.(C)(B)8:00 a.m.(D)(C)8:30 a.m.Answer: (B) 8:00 a.m.Question 3:Listen to the conversation and select the best response.•(A)Yes, I do.(D)(B)No, he doesn’t.(E)(C)She likes playing basketball.Dialogue:Teacher: Does John enjoy reading books in his free time?Student: No, he prefers watching movies.Answer: (B) No, he doesn’t.Question 4:Listen to the news item and fill in the blank.•The weather forecast predicts a____day for tomorrow. •(A)sunny(E)(B)rainy(F)(C)cloudyAnswer: (A) sunnyQuestion 5:Listen to the instructions and match the activities with the correct time slots.•(1)Practice English conversation:_______(2)(2)Watch an educational video:_______(3)(A)2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.(F)(B)10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Instructions:“In the morning, from 10 to 11, watch an educational video on environmental protection. Later, in the afternoon, between 2 and 3, practice your Englishconversation skills with a partner.”Answers:(G)(1)Practice English conversation: (A) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.(3)(2)Watch an educational: video (B) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.二、单选题(每题3分)Question 1:Which of the following words doesn’t belong to the category of “transportation”?A. CarB. BicycleC. ComputerD. BusAnswer: CQuestion 2:What is the correct form of the ver b “eat” in the past continuous tense?A. EatingB. EatenC. Was eatingD. AteAnswer: CQuestion 3:What does the abbreviation “UN” stand for?A. United NationsB. United KingdomC. Universal NetworkD. Universal NumberAnswer: AQuestion 4:Choose the sentence that has a subject-verb agreement error.A. They are playing football.B. She have a new dress.C. The cat eats fish.D. We like to read books.Answer: B (correct form: She has a new dress.)Question 5:Which preposition should be used to complete the sentence: “She lives_______a small village in Guizhou Province.”?A. onB. inC. underD. atAnswer: B三、多选题(每题4分)Question 1:Which of the following words best describes the feeling of excitement when you receive a surprise gift?A. RelaxedB. ThrilledC. DisappointedD. BoredAnswer: BQuestion 2:In the sentence “I enjoy reading books on history,” which part of speech is “on”?A. PrepositionB. AdverbC. VerbD. AdjectiveAnswer: AQuestion 3:Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject:The students_______(be) very happy after the exam.A. isB. areC. amD. wasAnswer: BQuestion 4:Which of the following sentences is a command?A. Please sit down.B. He likes to watch TV.C. She went to the park yesterday.D. They are having dinner.Answer: AQuestion 5:Which of the following phrases can be used to describe someone who is very clever and has a good memory?A. Out of breathB. Sharp-mindedC. Lost in thoughtD. Full of energyAnswer: B四、阅读理解(每题4分)Title: “Exploring the Wonders of the Yangtze River”The Yangtze River, known as the “Golden Waterway” of China, is the longest river inAsia and the third longest in the world. Stretching over 6,300 kilometers, it flowsthrough eleven provinces and municipalities, nurturing a rich culture and diverseecosystems along its path. The Yangtze River Delta, where it empties into the East China Sea, is one of the most economically vibrant regions in the world.Starting from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the river descends through steep gorges,carving out breathtaking landscapes like the Three Gorges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The river is not just a geographical marvel; it’s also the lifeblood of millions,supporting agriculture, industry, and transportation. The ancient Silk Road Economic Belt connects China’s interior with the outside world through the Yangtze River’snetwork of ports and waterways.However, the Yangtze River is facing numerous challenges, including pollution, overfishing, and the destruction of wetlands. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this invaluable natural resource, ensuring its sustainability for future generations.Questions:1.(4 points) What is the Yangtze River commonly referred to as in China?•Answer: The Yangtze River is commonly referred to as the “Golden Waterway” of China.2.(4 points) How many kilometers long is the Yangtze River?•Answer: The Yangtze River is over 6,300 kilometers long.3.(4 points) Name one UNESCO World Heritage Site located along the Yangtze River.•Answer: The Three Gorges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located along the Yangtze River.4.(4 points) How does the Yangtze River support China’s economy?•Answer: The Yangtze River supports China’s economy by nurturing agriculture, promoting industrial development, and facilitating transportation through its network of ports and waterways.5.(4 points) What are some of the challenges the Yangtze River is currently facing?•Answer: Some of the challenges the Yangtze River is currently facing include pollution, overfishing, and the destruction of wetlands.五、作文(30分)Title: “My Plan for the Summer Vacation”Instructions: Imagine you are a student in Grade 8 in Dazhou, Sichuan Province. Write an essay about your plan for the upcoming summer vacation.Include what you intend to do for your studies, leisure activities, and any special experiences or goals you hope to achieve. Use your imagination and creativity to make your essay engaging.My Plan for the Summer VacationThe scorching sun signals the arrival of the eagerly anticipated summer vacation, a time when the school bells cease their daily chiming, allowing us students to unwind and embark on adventures. As a student in Grade 8 at our esteemed school in Dazhou, Sichuan, I have meticulously crafted a plan that balances academic pursuits with recreational activities, ensuring a fulfilling and productive break.Academic EnrichmentFirstly, I have set aside the first two weeks of my vacation for academic preparation. Recognizing the importance of continuous learning, I intend to preview the contents of English Book 1 (Upper Volume) for Grade 9. By tackling grammar lessons, practicing reading comprehension passages, and engaging in creative writing exercises, I aim to not only strengthen my language skills but also develop a solid foundation for the upcoming academic year. Additionally, I plan to participate in an online Englishliterature club, where I can discuss classic novels and poems withlike-minded peers, broadening my literary horizons.Leisure & ExplorationThe subsequent weeks are dedicated to leisure and exploration. Dazhou, being a city rich in history and culture, offers ample opportunities for adventure.I am particularly excited about visiting the renowned Queshan Scenic Area, where I can hike through lush forests, admire the towering cliffs, and immerse myself in nature’s tranquility. Moreover, I have arranged to attend a summer camp focused on photography, a hobby that has captivated me for years. Here, I will learn advanced techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors, capturing the beauty of Dazhou’s landscapes and people in my lens.Special Experiences & GoalsBeyond academics and leisure, I aspire to achieve a personal goal during this vacation. Inspired by the stories of young entrepreneurs, I have decided to start my own small business – a homemade ice cream stall. With the help of my family, I will learn the art of making delicious ice cream flavors, setting up a stall in our local park, and managing finances. This endeavor not only satisfies my entrepreneurial spirit but also teaches me valuable lessons in teamwork, customer service, and business management. ConclusionIn conclusion, my summer vacation plan is a harmonious blend of academicpursuits, leisure activities, and personal growth. By striking a balance between these three aspects, I am confident that I will return to school rejuvenated, more knowledgeable, and with a heart full of memories. The summer ahead promises to be a journey of self-discovery, exploration, and achievement, one that I eagerly anticipate with open arms.。

外研版英语初二上学期期中试卷及解答参考

外研版英语初二上学期期中试卷及解答参考

外研版英语初二上学期期中复习试卷及解答参考一、听力部分(本大题有20小题,每小题1分,共20分)1、What does the boy want for breakfast?A) Toast and tea.B) A sandwich and coffee.C) Pancakes and orange juice.Answer: C) Pancakes and orange juice.Explanation: In the dialogue, the mother asks the boy what he would like to eat in the morning. The boy responds by saying he’s craving something sweet and not too heavy, which leads him to request pancakes. He also mentions that he’d prefer orange juice t o wash it down rather than a heavier drink like milk or coffee.2、Where did the girl lose her backpack?A) At the library.B) On the school bus.C) In the park.Answer: A) At the library.Explanation: During the conversation between the girl and her friend, she recalls the last place she remembers having her backpack with her was when she was studying at the library. She mentioned she had taken it off to sit morecomfortably and must have forgotten to take it with her when she left.3.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob. They are discussing their weekend plans. Listen to the conversation and answer the following question:How does Alice feel about Bob’s suggestion for the weekend?A. ExcitedB. UninterestedC. SadD. AnnoyedAnswer: AExplanation: In the conversation, Alice responds with enthusiasm to Bob’s suggestion, indicating that she is excited about it.4.Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student about a school project. The student is asking for clarification on the requirements. Listen and answer the following question:What does the teacher say is the deadline for the project?A. Next FridayB. Two weeks from todayC. This FridayD. Next MondayAnswer: BExplanation: The teacher explicitly states that the project is due two weeksfrom today, which corresponds to option B.5、Listen to the conversation and answer the question.M: Hi, Lisa, how was your trip to Beijing last weekend?W: It was amazing! I saw the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Do you know what I found most surprising?M: No, what was it?W: The Great Wall is so huge that I couldn’t even see the end of it from one side. It’s like a giant snake winding through the mountains.Question: What was the woman most surprised about her trip to Beijing?A. The Forbidden City.B. The Great Wall.C. The mountains.D. The weather.Answer: BExplanation: The woman mentions that she found the Great Wall “so huge that I couldn’t even see the end of it from one side,” indicating that it was the most surprising aspect of her trip.6、Listen to the passage and complete the following sentence.The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate. It allows us to connect with people from all over the world in just a few clicks. One of the most popular ways to communicate online is through social media platforms. These platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, helping us stay connected withfriends, family, and colleagues. However, they can also have negative effects on our mental health if used excessively. It is important to maintain a healthy balance between online and offline activities.Question: What is one of the most popular ways to communicate online?A. Email.B. Video calls.C. Social media platforms.D. Instant messaging.Answer: CExplanation: The passage directly states, “One of the most popular ways to communicate online is through social media platforms.”7.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob. They are discussing their weekend plans.Alice: Hi Bob, do you have any plans for the weekend?Bob: Yeah, actually, I’m planning to go hiking in the mountains.Alice: That sounds amazing! Are you going alone?Bob: No, I’m bringing along a group of friends.Alice: How long do you think it will take to complete the hike?Bob: It should take us about 4 hours to get to the top and then another 3 hours to come back down.Question: How long will Bob and his friends be hiking in total?A) 7 hoursB) 6 hoursC) 5 hoursD) 4 hoursAnswer: A) 7 hoursExplanation: Bob mentioned that it would take them 4 hours to reach the top and another 3 hours to come back down, which totals to 7 hours of hiking.8.Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student, discussing the student’s grades.Teacher: Hi Sarah, how are your grades so far this semester?Sarah: Hi Mr. Smith, they’re okay. I’m a bit worried about my math grade.Teacher: I see. What’s the issue?Sarah: Well, I’ve been struggling to understand some of the more complex problems.Teacher: I understand. Let’s schedule a study session for next week. We’ll go over the topics you’re having trouble with.Sarah: That sounds great, thank you, Mr. Smith.Question: What does Sarah need help with?A) Her writing skillsB) Her science gradeC) Her math gradeD) Her reading skillsAnswer: C) Her math gradeExplanation: Sarah explicitly mentions that she is worried about her math grade and struggling to understand complex problems, indicating that she needs help with her math grade.9.You are listening to a conversation between a student and a teacher.Student: Professor, I’m really struggling with the new math ass ignment. Could you help me understand it better?Teacher: Of course! The first thing you need to do is to break down the problem into smaller parts. Let’s go through it step by step.Question: What is the student asking the teacher?A. To borrow the teache r’s math book.B. To help with the new math assignment.C. To explain the grading system.D. To cancel the upcoming math test.Answer: BExplanation: The student says, “I’m really struggling with the new math assignment,” which indicates that they are aski ng the teacher for help with their assignment.10.You are listening to a news report about a recent event in the city.Anchor: Good evening, everyone. We have some breaking news to report. A major traffic accident occurred earlier today on Route 5. According to our sources, several vehicles were involved in the collision, and emergency services are currently on the scene.Question: What is the news report primarily about?A. A new shopping center opening in the city.B. A recent traffic accident on Route 5.C. The city’s new recycling program.D. A sports event being held in the city.Answer: BExplanation: The news report specifically mentions a “major traffic accident” and provides details about the incident, such as the location and the involvement of emergency services, making option B the correct answer.11.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, talking about their weekend plans.Question: What does Alice plan to do on Saturday afternoon?A. Go shopping.B. Visit a friend.C. Watch a movie.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Alice says, “I’m planning to visit my friend on Saturday afternoon.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.12.You are listening to a teacher, Mr. Smith, giving instructions to his students about a school project.Question: What are the students supposed to do for the school project?A. Write a report.B. Prepare a presentation.C. Conduct an experiment.Answer: BExplanation: Mr. Smith mentions, “Each group is required to prepare a presentation about the topic.” Hence, the correct answer is B.13.Listen to the conversation between two students, Tom and Lucy, talking about their weekend plans. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.Tom: “Hey Lucy, are you going anywhere this weekend?”Lucy: “Yeah, I’m planning to visit my grandparents. How about you?”Tom: “I’m not sure yet. Maybe I’ll go hiking or stay at home and study.”What is Tom’s current plan for the weekend?A. To visit his grandparents.B. To go hiking.C. To stay at home and study.D. Not mentioned.Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, Tom says, “I’m not sure yet. Maybe I’ll go hiking or stay at home and study.” This indicates that he has not decided on his plan yet, but he has mentioned two possibilities: going hiking or staying at home to study. However, since the question asks about his current plan, the correct answer is that his plan is not mentioned.14.Listen to a short passage about different types of sports equipment.Answer the question by choosing the correct option.Question: What is the main purpose of wearing a helmet while playing ice hockey?A. To protect the player’s neck.B. To protect the player’s head.C. To protect the player’s hands.D. To protect the player’s feet.Answer: BExplanation: The passage mentions that wearing a helmet is essential for sports like ice hockey. It states, “A helmet is worn to protect the player’s head from injuries.” Therefor e, the main purpose of wearing a helmet while playing ice hockey is to protect the player’s head.15.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: I’m thinking of going hiking with a group of friends. How about you, Alice?Alice: That sounds fun! I was actually planning to go to the library to study for my upcoming exams.Question: What is Bob planning to do this weekend?A. Go to the libraryB. Go hiking with friendsC. Study for examsD. Visit a friendAnswer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Bob mentions that he is planning to go hiking with a group of friends, which is option B.16.You are listening to a weather forecast for a major city.Weather Forecast: The weather forecast for today is as follows. It will be partly cloudy with a high of 25 degrees Celsius. There is a 30% chance of scattered showers in the afternoon. The wind will be blowing at 10-15 kilometers per hour from the east.Question: What is the expected weather condition in the afternoon?A. ClearB. RainyC. SunnyD. CloudyAnswer: BExplanation: The weather forecast states that there is a 30% chance of scattered showers in the afternoon, indicating that the weather will be rainy.17.You are listening to a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans.Student A: Hi, Mark. What are you doing this weekend?Student B: Oh, I’m planning to go hiking in the mountains. It’s supposed tobe a beautiful day.Student A: That sounds great! Are you going alone?Student B: No, I’m bringing my sister along. She’s an experienced hiker. Student A: Wow, that’s impressive. I wish I had someone to go with me. Student B: Well, maybe next time. How about you? What are your plans? Student A: I’m actually going to visit my grandparents in the countryside. It’s been a while since I’ve seen them.Student B: That’s a nice way to spend your weekend. Enjoy your time with them!Question: What is Mark planning to do this weekend?A) Visit his grandparentsB) Go hiking with his sisterC) Spend time aloneD) Have a party with friendsAnswer: B) Go hiking with his sisterExplanation: In the conversation, Mark mentions that he is planning to go hiking in the mountains and he will be bringing his sister along, indicating that the correct answer is B) Go hiking with his sister.18.You are listening to a radio report about a new health trend.Narrator: According to recent studies, there’s a new health trend that’s gaining popularity. It’s called “Forest Bathing,” or “Shinrin-Yoku” in Japanese. This practice involves spending time in nature, particularly in forests, to improve mental and physical health.Question: What is the new health trend called?A) Nature WalkB) Forest BathingC) Shinrin-YokuD) Outdoor FitnessAnswer: B) Forest BathingExplanation: The radio report specifically mentions “Forest Bathing” as the new health trend, so the correct answer is B) Forest Bathing. The other options are not mentioned in the report.19.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alex and Sam. They are discussing their weekend plans.Alex: “Hey Sam, what are you doing this weekend?”Sam: “I’m thinking of going hiking in the mountains. How about you?”Alex: “That sounds great! I was planning to visit my grandparents. But maybe I can go hiking with you instead.”Sam: “Sure, I’d love that! We can make it a double adventure.”Question: What is Alex originally planning to do this weekend?A) Visit his grandparentsB) Go hikingC) Go to the mountainsD) Have a double adventureAnswer: A) Visit his grandparentsExplanation: The question asks about Alex’s original plan. In the conversation, Alex mentions, “I was planning to visit my grandparents,” indicating that this was his original plan before considering hiking with Sam.20.You are listening to a weather report for the city of New York.Weather Report: “The current temperature in New York is 15 degrees Celsius. There is a 70% chance of rain in the next few hours. The wind is blowing at 10 kilometers per hour from the northeast. Temperatures will drop to around 10 degrees overnight.”Question: What will the temperature be overnight in New York?A) 15 degrees CelsiusB) 10 degrees CelsiusC) 5 degrees CelsiusD) 20 degrees CelsiusAnswer: B) 10 degrees CelsiusExplanation: The weather report states, “Temperatures will drop to around 10 degrees overnight,” which directly answers the question about the overnight temperature in New York.二、阅读理解(30分)Reading ComprehensionPassage:In the small town of Maplewood, there was once a lively library that wasthe heart of the community. The library was known for its wide variety of books, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere. However, over the years, the library faced many challenges, including a declining number of visitors and financial difficulties.One day, a young librarian named Emily decided to take matters into her own hands. She believed that the library needed to adapt to the changing times and attract more people to its doors. With the help of her colleagues, Emily came up with a plan to revitalize the library.They started by hosting a series of events and workshops, including storytelling sessions, book clubs, and art classes. They also introduced new technology, such as e-readers and online resources, to make the library more accessible to the community. As a result, the library began to attract more visitors, and its popularity grew.One of the most successful events was a book fair, which was held in the library’s parking lot. The fair featured a variety of books, from classic literature to the latest bestsellers. Local authors and illustrators were invited to participate, and many people from the community came to support the event. The fair not only generated revenue for the library but also brought the community together.As the library’s popularity grew, Emily and her colleagues continued to innovate. They started a community garden outside the library, which provided a space for people to learn about gardening and connect with nature. They alsopartnered with local schools to create a reading program that encouraged students to visit the library regularly.Today, the Maplewood Library is thriving. It is a place where people of all ages come to learn, grow, and connect. Thanks to Emily’s vision and determination, the library has become an integral part of the community once again.Questions:1.What was the main problem faced by the Maplewood Library?A. A lack of booksB. A declining number of visitorsC. Financial difficultiesD. A lack of technology2.Which of the following events was NOT part of Emily’s plan to revitalize the library?A. Storytelling sessionsB. Book clubsC. Art classesD. Hosting a movie night3.How did the book fair contribute to the library’s popularity?A. It helped generate revenue for the library.B. It brought the community together.C. It encouraged students to visit the library regularly.D. All of the above.Answers:1.B. A declining number of visitors2.D. Hosting a movie night3.D. All of the above.三、完型填空(15分)Section III: Reading Comprehension (10 points)Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one of the words given below. There are two extra words which do not fit into the passage.Last year, my family and I decided to take a trip to the countryside. We were looking forward to a relaxing weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Our plan was to visit a small village that my grandparents had often talked about.On our first morning, we woke up early and had a quick breakfast. After packing our bags, we set off in our car. The journey was longer than we expected, but the beautiful scenery along the way made it worth it. We passed through lush green forests and over rolling hills. The air was fresh and the sky was clear blue.As we arrived in the village, we were greeted by the friendly villagers. They were eager to share their stories and traditions. We spent the afternoon exploring the village, visiting the local market, and trying some deliciouslocal food. One of the highlights was a traditional folk music performance that evening. The music was so captivating that we couldn’t help but dance in the street.However, we soon realized that the weekend was not going to be as relaxing as we had hoped. The village was very lively, with people constantly coming and going. We tried to find a quiet spot to rest, but it was impossible. The noise and activity were overwhelming.1.We were looking forward to a______weekend away from the city.a.peacefulb.noisyc.busyd.quiet2.The journey was______than we expected.a.shorterb.longerc.quickerd.slower3.The scenery along the way was ______.a.boringb.beautifulc.uglyd.confusing4.The villagers were ______.a.unfriendlyb.friendlyc.silentd.distant5.The folk music performance was ______.a.boringb.fascinatingc.monotonousd.annoyingAnswers:1.a. peaceful2.b. longer3.b. beautiful4.b. friendly5.b. fascinating四、语法填空题(本大题有10小题,每小题1分,共10分)1、The cat,___________usually sleeps in the sun, is black.A. whichB. thatC. whoD. it答案:A解析:本题考查定语从句的关系词。

湖南省长沙市一中集团2023-2024学年八年级上学期期中英语试卷

湖南省长沙市一中集团2023-2024学年八年级上学期期中英语试卷

一中集团—2023-2024-1学年度初二上期中考试卷第二部分阅读(共三节,计40分)第一节(共11小题,每小题2分,满分22分)阅读下列材料,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出最佳选项。

AWhat movies do you want to watch? We pick three movies to fill up your holiday with great stories.MovieLose to Win The Great War Pil’s Adventures Director(导演)Gao Hu Chen Kaige Julien FournetIntroductionA basketball coach,Wei Guozheng, teaches agroup of students withmental disabilities (智力障碍). The comedy Loseto Win is going to makeyou laugh and warm yourheart.The Great War isabout the Chinese People’sV olunteers going to theDemocratic people’sRepublic of Korea (朝鲜)to help in the war againstthe US.Do you want to havean adventure full ofsurprises? Then come towatch this French cartoon.Pil’s Adventures.Running time136 minutes150 minutes89 minutesTicket ¥42 (25 yuan for childrenunder 12)¥45 (27 yuan for childrenunder 12)¥36 (22 yuan forchildren under 12)( ) 21. Jane is interested in movies about history, so she can go to watch .A. The Great WarB. Lose to WinC. Pil’s Adventures( ) 22. If Mr. And Mrs. Green want to watch Pil’s Adventures with their ten-year-old daughter, they should pay yuan.A. 72B. 94C. 108( ) 23. What can we learn from the chart?A. Gao Hu is the main character in Lose to Win.B. Pil’s Adventures is a French sitcom full of surprises.C. Two of the three movies’ running time are more than two hours.BThe 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was very “smart” with the use of many exciting technologies (技术). Let’s have a look!The stadium (场馆) for the tennis competition is sometimes called the “Small Lotus (莲花)”. On the top of it,there are eight “petals (花瓣)”. Each petal weighs 60 tons. They can open and close freely. It’s built this way for different kinds of weather.You are going to watch one of the events, but can’t find your way. Don’t worry. The Hangzhou Asian Games AR service is here to help. You simply turn on your phone’s camera and it will see where you are and then show you the way. You can also know more about the stadiums as you walk by.What if the athletes need first aid (急救) during the game? Droves (无人机) can be used to send things over. They can fly as far as 20 kilometers and travel 16 meters in one second. Using a drone saves about 60 percent of the time.Can’t walk around at the stadiums in person (亲自)? Try the Hangzhou Asian Games’ metaverse (元宇宙)! In the metaverse, it’s like an online cartoon world. You can see the stadiums both from the outside and inside. Also, you can choose clothes for your own character who is able to “run” around the stadiums and even talk with other online users.( ) 24. What is the “Small Lotus” for?A. Moving heavy things quickly.B. Showing the way to the stadium.C. Changing the stadium in different weather.( ) 25. Which of the following can help out people who are lost?A. The drones.B. The AR service.C. The metaverse.( ) 26. What can you do in Hangzhou Asian Games’ metaverse?A. Watch cartoon movies.B. Talk with other online users.C. Sell clothes to other characters.( ) 27. What can be the best title (标题) of the text?A. Tech in the Asian GamesB. The Hangzhou Asian GamesC. “Smart” stadiums in the GamesCIn the world, a five-day work week is common. But in some places, people are exploring(探索) the idea of working four days a week. The idea isn't new, and some companies have been slow to try it. But leaders of some companies may worry that workers can't finish the work, or that it could have other troubles.Last June, 6l companies in the UK took part in the test of a four-day workweek. They asked their workers to do as much in four days as they usually did in five. The test lasted for six months and turned out to be good for both companies and workers.In general, the workers said the four-day work week made them less tired, and 39% said they felt less stressed. 73% of the workers were more satisfied(满意的)with the time they spent working. According to the results, the number of days when workers were out sick dropped by 65%. 57% fewer people gave up their jobs during the test. At the same time, the companies made more money. The results are so positive(积极的) that 92% of the companies are planning to keep the new schedule(时间表).How did workers do more in less time? Some companies cut meetings, or made the meetings shorter. Others used technologies to help workers get work done quickly. Some companies created the “focus time” so that workers could work carefully.Workers reported that one more day off allowed them to do what they loved. Some people said they were able to get more training or take care of things at home. Others said they were able to spend more time with their family. A four-day work week meant a better working life and family life to people.( ) 28. According to Paragraph 1, leaders of some companies may feel about the idea of a four-day work week.A. worriedB.excitedC. lucky( ) 29. What did the results of the test show?A. The four-day work week made workers more tired.B. Over half the workers were not satisfied with their jobs.C. Most workers enjoyed working in the four-day work week.( ) 30. How did companies help workers do more in less time?①By using technologies.②By asking others for help.③By having fewer and shorter meetings④By having a better working environment.A. ①③B. ①②C. ③④( ) 31. What is the main idea of the passage?A. People are becoming more satisfied with their jobs.B. A four-day work week is good for companies and workers.C. A shorter work week has some advantages and disadvantages.第二节(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2023-2024学年北京市房山区八年级上学期期中考试英语试卷含详解

2023-2024学年北京市房山区八年级上学期期中考试英语试卷含详解

2023北京房山初二(上)期中英语本调研卷共8页。

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考试时长9分钟。

考生务必将答起答在答题卡上,在调研卷上作答无效。

调研结束后,将答题卡交回,调研老自行保存。

第一部分本部分共28题,共0分,在每题列出的四个选项中,选出最符合题自要求的一项。

一、单项填空(每题1分,共8分》从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.My brother loves ball games and basketball is________favorite.A.herB.hisC.myD.your2.Animal World begins________8:30p.m.every day on CCTV1.It’s a great TV program.A.inB.onC.atD.to3.—Mum,________I finish my homework first?—Yes,you must.A.mustB.shouldC.canD.may4.Anezka Indrackova was________athlete in Beijing Winter Olympic Games.A.youngB.youngerC.youngestD.the youngest5.—________was Janek Mela when he got to the North Pole?—He was only15years old then.A.How oldB.How longC.How farD.How many6.Cathy was ill yesterday________she didn’t come to school.A.becauseB.orC.butD.so7.—How did you spend the Mid-Autumn Festival last month,Adam?—I________moon cakes and watched the full moon with my family.A.eatB.ateC.am eatingD.will eat8.The weatherman says it________tomorrow morning.A.rainsB.rainedC.was rainingD.will rain二、完形填空(每题1分,共8分)阅读下面的短文。

2024-2025学年第一学期期中考试 初二英语 试卷

2024-2025学年第一学期期中考试   初二英语  试卷

2024-2025学年第一学期期中考试初二英语第I 卷(客观题 共59分)一、听力(共20小题,1-10每小题1分,11-20每小题0.5分,共15分)第一部分 听对话回答问题本部分共有10道小题,每小题你将听到一段对话,每段对话听两遍。

在听每段对话前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目;听完后,你仍有5秒钟的时间选择你认为最合适的备选答案。

在听到“嘀”的信号后,进入下一小题。

1. Where are the students from?A.B.C.2.What was the weather like last Sunday? A.B. C. 3. When is Tom’s birthday?A.C.4.Which kind of fruit is the cheapest?A.B.C.5.What’s Betty like?A. Patient.B. Kind.C. Generous.6.Which does Justin think is more interesting?A. Swimming. B. Hiking. C. Skating.7.What are they mainly talking about?A. The holiday. B. The school. C. Weeks.8.What does Angela want to be when she grows up?A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A social worker.9. What’s Diana going to make?A. A fruit salad.B. A sandwich.C. A hot dog.10. Who is taller than Jack?A. Nancy.B. Bob.C. Peter.第二部分 听对话和短文回答问题你将听到一段对话和两篇短文,各听两遍。

听每段对话或短文前,你将有时间阅读相关小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题你仍有5秒钟的时间选择你认为最合适的备选答案。

广东省广州市英语初二上学期期中试卷及解答参考(2024年)

广东省广州市英语初二上学期期中试卷及解答参考(2024年)

2024年广东省广州市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、Listen to the following dialogue and choose the best answer to the question.A. How is the weather today?B. What time is it now?C. Where is the nearest bank?D. How much money does the man have?Answer: CExplanation: The dialogue is about the man asking for directions to the nearest bank. The question asks what the man is asking about, which is the location of the nearest bank. Therefore, the correct answer is C.2、Listen to the passage about the history of the Internet and answer the following question.What year did the Internet become widely accessible to the public?A. 1980B. 1990C. 2000D. 2010Answer: BExplanation: The passage mentions that the Internet became widely accessible to the public in the early 1990s. Among the given options, 1990 is the closest to this time frame. Therefore, the correct answer is B.3.You are listening to a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen to the conversation and answer the question.Question: What activity does the girl suggest for their weekend trip?A)Visiting the museumB)Going to the beachC)Attending a sports gameD)Cooking a meal togetherAnswer: B) Going to the beachExplanation: The gir l suggests, “Let’s go to the beach this weekend; the weather should be perfect.” This indicates that she is recommending visiting the beach as their weekend activity.4.Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student about a school project. Answer the question based on what you hear.Question: What is the student’s main concern about the project?A)The deadline is too soonB)The project is too difficultC)They don’t have enough informationD)They don’t know how to startAnswer: C) They don’t have enough informationExplanation: The student says, “I’m worried about the project; I don’t think I have enough information to complete it.” This shows that their main concern is the lack of information needed to complete the project.5、What is the weather like in the city where the conversation is taking place?A. It’s sunny.B. It’s cloudy.C. It’s rainy.D. It’s windy.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, one person mentions, “It’s a bit cloudy today,” indicating that the weather in the city where they are is cloudy.6、How does the man feel about the new school policy?A. He thinks it’s a good idea.B. He is against it.C. He is indifferent.D. He doesn’t know yet.Answer: BExplanation: The man expresses his disagreement with the new policy, saying, “I think it’s going to cause a lot of problems,” which shows that he is against the policy.7、Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to the questionyou hear.Question: What is the man’s opinion about the school t rip?A. He thinks it’s a great idea.B. He believes it’s too expensive.C. He suggests canceling it due to weather.D. He wants to participate but can’t because of other commitments. Answer: AExplanation: In the conversation, the man expresses enthusiasm about the school trip and mentions how much he enjoys these kinds of activities, indicating that he thinks it’s a great idea.8、Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentence. Question: What does the woman say about her weekend plans?A. She has a lot of work to do.B. She is planning a trip to the mountains.C. She is going to spend the weekend at home.D. She needs to visit her grandmother.Answer: CExplanation: The woman in the dialogue states that she is going to spend the weekend at home, which is the correct answer to complete the sentence. The other options are not mentioned in the dialogue.9.You hear a conversation between two students in the library.Student A: Hey, have you started studying for the midterm exam yet?Student B: Yeah, I have. I’m focusing on my math and science subjects since they’re always challenging for me.Student A: Same here. I’m struggling with English. Do you have any ti ps?Question: What subjects are the students discussing?A)English and HistoryB)Math and ScienceC)English and ArtD)History and MusicAnswer: B) Math and Science解析:This question is based on the conversation where Student A and Student B discuss their difficulties with math and science, indicating that these are the subjects they are talking about.10.You hear a news report about a local community event.News Anchor: In our next report, we’ll tell you about the annual community clean-up day that took place this morning. Tens of volunteers came out to help clean up the local park and beach. They collected trash and planted new trees to improve the area’s environment.Question: What did the volunteers do during the community clean-up day?A)They sold food and drinksB)They cleaned the park and beach, and planted treesC)They organized a sports tournamentD)They held a music festivalAnswer: B) They cleaned the park and beach, and planted trees解析:The news report clearly states that the volunteers participated in cleaning the park and beach and planted new trees, making option B the correct answer.11.A. What is the name of the speaker?B. Why is the speaker calling?C. What time is the appointment for?D. What is the speaker asking for?Answer: CExplanation: The listener can hear the speaker say, “The appointment is scheduled for 3:00 PM.” Therefore, the correct answer is C.12.A. What is the weather forecast for the weekend?B. Where is the speaker going on vacation?C. What is the speaker’s favorite type of music?D. What is the speaker planning to do tomorrow?Answer: DExplanation: The listener can hear the speaker mention, “I’m planning to go hiking tomorrow.” This indicates that the correct answer is D.13.You hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans.A. Student 1: “Are you going to the beach this weekend?”B. Student 2: “Yes, I am. How about you?”C. Student 1: “I think I’ll stay home and read a book.”Question: What does Student 1 plan to do this weekend?A. Go to the beach.B. Stay home and read a book.C. Visit a friend.Answer: B. Stay home and read a book.解析:通过听力材料,我们可以听到Student 1说他打算周末在家读书,所以正确答案是B。

八年级期中英语试卷及答案

八年级期中英语试卷及答案

八年级期中英语试卷及答案(考试时间:90分钟,满分:100分)一、选择题(每题2分,共30分)1.What'sthecapitalofFrance?A.LondonB.ParisC.RomeD.Madrid答案:B2.Choosethecorrectformoftheverb"tobe":He_______ateacher.A.amB.isC.areD.be答案:B3.Whichwordmeans"notcorrect"?A.TrueB.FalseC.MaybeD.Always答案:B二、判断题(每题1分,共20分)1.Thesunrisesinthewest.(False)2.EnglishistheofficiallanguageoftheUnitedStates.(True)3.Applesareatypeofvegetable.(False)三、填空题(每空1分,共10分)1.Thecatis_______thanthedog.答案:smaller2.I_______tothemovieslastnight.答案:went四、简答题(每题10分,共10分)1.Whatisthedifferencebetween"affect"and"effect"?五、综合题(1和2两题7分,3和4两题8分,共30分)1.Writeashortparagraphaboutyourfavoritehob,usingatleast threeadjectivesandtwoadverbs.四、简答题(每题10分,共10分)2.Explnthedifferencebetween"its"and"it's".五、综合题(1和2两题7分,3和4两题8分,共30分)2.TranslatethefollowingsentenceintoEnglish:"Ellibroestásobrelamesa."答案:Thebookisonthetable.3.Describearecenteventthatyouattendedandexplnwhyitwasim portanttoyou.4.Writeadialoguebetweentwofriendsplanningavacation.六、阅读理解(每题3分,共15分)Readthefollowingpassageandanswerthequestionsbelow.Passage:Lastweekend,Sarahandherfamilywentcampinginthemountns.Th eypackedtheirtents,sleepingbags,andfood.Whentheyarrivedatth ecampsite,theysetuptheirtentsandstartedafire.Theyroastedmar shmallowsandmades'mores.Duringtheday,theywenthikingandexplo redthesurroundingarea.Theysawbeautifulviewsandwildlife.Atni ght,theylookedatthestarsandtoldstories.Theyhadagreattimebon dingasafamily.Questions:1.WhatdidSarahandherfamilydolastweekend?2.Whatdidtheypackfortheircampingtrip?3.Whatactivitiesdidtheydoduringtheirtrip?4.Howdidtheyspendtheirnightsatthecampsite?5.Howdidtheyfeelabouttheircampingtrip?七、语法填空(每题2分,共10分)Fillintheblankswiththecorrectformoftheverbinparentheses .1.I_______(tobe)tiredafterthelonghike.答案:was2.They_______(togo)campingeverysummer.答案:go八、词汇匹配(每题2分,共10分)Matchthewordsontheleftwiththeirdefinitionsontheright.1.Adventurea.atriptakenforpleasure答案:b2.Hikingb.anexcitingexperience答案:a九、句子改写(每题3分,共15分)Rewritethefollowingsentencesusingthegivenstructure.1.ShespeaksEnglishfluently.Rewriteusing"can":答案:ShecanspeakEnglishfluently.2.Theywenttothebeachlastsummer.Rewriteusing"didn't":答案:Theydidn'tgotothebeachlastsummer.十、写作(1题,共10分)Writealettertoyourpenpaldescribingyourfavoriteholidayan dwhyyouenjoycelebratingit.一、选择题答案:1.B2.B3.B二、判断题答案:1.False2.True3.False三、填空题答案:1.smaller2.went四、简答题答案:1."Affect"isaverbthatmeanstoinfluenceormakeadifferencet osomething."Effect"isanounthatreferstoaresultorouteofanacti onorevent.五、综合题答案:(省略)六、阅读理解答案:(省略)七、语法填空答案:(省略)八、词汇匹配答案:(省略)九、句子改写答案:(省略)十、写作答案:(省略)一、选择题:考察学生对词汇、语法、句型等基础知识的掌握。

福建厦门同安区2023-2024学年八年级下学期期中考质量检测英语试卷(含答案)

福建厦门同安区2023-2024学年八年级下学期期中考质量检测英语试卷(含答案)

2023-2024学年第二学期八年级期中检测一.选择填空(共15小题; 每小题1分,满分15分)从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。

21.——Do you know the movie YOLO(《热辣滚烫》)?——Yes! It shows us the story of ________independent woman and how she loves life。

A.aB.an C,the22.——Excuse me, sir.________you tell me how to take a taxi by “Gaode”?——With pleasure. I'll show you.A.CouldB. ShouldC.Must23.——Mom, do you have any advice to get on with friends?——Maybe the best way is ________ communication.A.againstB.throughC. without24.——Did you join in the “Yingwang” ceremony(迎王祈福) in Tong'an________?——Of course! It's a traditional event and people celebrate it every four years.A.weeklyB.recentlvC. suddenly25.——Where did you go during the Labor Day holiday, Yunan or Shanghai?——________I went to Hangzhou with my family.A. BothB. EitherC.Neither26. Always tell the________ instead of telling a lie, and it wil make you a better person.A. truthB. troubleC.tradition27. Time waits for no man. We should realize the________of being on time.A. performanceB.experienceC.importance28.——What about________money around our school to help poor children?——We can make a“hopeful box”A. savingB. RaisingC. making29.Jimmy________his father. They are similar and both ready to help others.A.takes afterB. runs afterC. looks after30.Thete is no need for us to________kids so hard, or it will place great pressure on themA. findB. pushC.imagine31.YuGong never gave up moving the mountains________she was too old.A.sinceB. unlessC. though32.——I phoned you at 8:00 this morning, but nebody picked up.——Really? Maybe I________the floor at that time.A.sweptB.am sweeping.C. was sweeping33.——Allen, what a nice day! Why not go out for fun?——Sorry. I am so________because of the stomachache that I need a rest.Ã.weak B.upset C.worried34.——________does it take “the Fujian”(福建舰) from Xiamen to Hong Kong?——It takes about 1l hours.A. How longB. How farC. How often35.——There is a "sea of tulip"(郁金香海)inYuanboyuan these days. Let's go and enjoy it tomorrow! ——I have to take care af my sister. She falls ill seriously.A.No problemB. I'm afraid I can'tC. It's not a big deal二.完形填空(共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。

初二期中考试英语试卷

初二期中考试英语试卷

考试时间:120分钟满分:100分一、单项选择(每题2分,共20分)1. My mother often buys me some _______ books on weekends.A. ChineseB. EnglishC. JapaneseD. French2. The teacher said that the _______ is very important for us.A. exerciseB. schoolC. sportsD. health3. There are many _______ trees in our school.A. bigB. largeC. tallD. high4. He is a very _______ boy, always helping others.A. niceB. goodC. badD. ugly5. _______ do you like this book?A. HowB. WhatC. WhereD. When6. I usually _______ to school by bus.A. goB. go toC. goesD. going7. _______ is the best way to learn English.A. ReadingB. SpeakingC. ListeningD. Writing8. My brother _______ in a big company.A. worksB. workedC. workingD. worked for9. The teacher asked us _______ the questions.A. to answerB. answerC. answersD. answered10. _______ do you usually spend on your hobbies?A. How muchB. How manyC. How oftenD. How long二、完形填空(每题2分,共20分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2023-2024学年全国初二上英语人教版期中试卷(含答案解析)

2023-2024学年全国初二上英语人教版期中试卷(含答案解析)

(考试时间:90分钟,满分:100分)一、选择题(每题2分,共30分)A. SpeakB. SpeakingC. To speakD. Spoke(2分)2. Which of the following words is an adjective?A. RunB. HappyC. EatD. Sleep(2分)3. Bob is ______ than his brother.A. tallerB. tallestC. tallD. the tallest(2分)4. The teacher asked us ______ in the classroom.A. not to talkB. not talkC. don't talkD. to not talk(2分)5. If it ______ tomorrow, we will go to the park.A. not rainB. doesn't rainC. won't rainD. isn't rain(2分)6. Choose the correct form of the verb: "They ______ to the movies last night."A. goB. wentC. goesD. going(2分)7. Which sentence is correct?A. He can sing and dance very well.B. He can sing and he can dance very well.C. He can sing very well and he can dance very well.D. He can sing very well, he can dance very well.(2分)二、判断题(每题1分,共20分)8. The sun rises in the west. ()(1分)9. "Can" and "May" can be used interchangeably. ()(1分)10. "There is" and "There are" are the same in meaning. ()(1分)11. A prefix is added at the end of a word to form a new word. ()(1分)12. "I have been to Beijing" means "I have gone to Beijing". ()(1分)13. "I like playing football" is the same as "I like to play football". ()(1分)14. "She is looking for her lost dog" means "She is looking at her lost dog". ()(1分)三、填空题(每空1分,共10分)15. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb: "They ______ (be) very happy to see their teacher."(1分)16. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: "He usually goes to school ______ bus."(1分)17. Fill in the blank with the correct article: "I saw______ interesting movie last night."(1分)18. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: "Tom is taller than ______."(1分)19. Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction: "She ______ her homework, ______ she went out to play."(1分)四、简答题(每题10分,共10分)20. What is the difference between "Can" and "May"? Give an example for each.(10分)21. Explain the past continuous tense and give an example.(10分)五、综合题(1和2两题7分,3和4两题8分,共30分)22. Read the following passage and answer the questions.Passage:Questions:(1) What did the family do last weekend? (3分)(2) Why couldn't the brother feed the ducks? (4分)23. Read the following conversation and answer the questions.Conversation:A: Hi, Lily! Where were you yesterday?B: Hi, Jack! I was at the library. I needed to do some research for my project.A: Oh, I see. Did you find the information you needed?B: Yes, I did. But it took me a long time.A: Well, I hope your project goes well.Questions:(1) Where was Lily yesterday? (3分)(2) Why was Lily at the library? (4分)四、简答题(每题10分,共10分)20. Describe the difference between "make" and "do" with examples.(10分)21. Explain how to form questions in the simple present tense.(10分)五、综合题(1和2两题7分,3和4两题8分,共30分)22. Reading Comprehension (7分)Read the following passage and answer the questions.Passage:Jane is a middle school student who loves reading. She spends most of her free time in the school library. Last Friday, she found a new book about ancient Egypt. She was so interested in it that she forgot to have lunch. When the librarian reminded her, it was already 2 PM. Jane quickly ate her lunch and went back to reading the book. She plans towrite a report about what she learned and present it to her class.Questions:(1) What does Jane love to do in her free time?(3分)(2) What did Jane do last Friday that made her forget about lunch?(4分)23. Reading Comprehension (7分)Read the following passage and answer the questions.Passage:Tom and his friends decided to go hiking in the mountains. They started early in the morning and were excited about the adventure. After hiking for two hours, they reached abeautiful waterfall. They took a break and had some snacks. Suddenly, it started to rain heavily. The friends had to find shelter quickly. They found a small cave and waited for the rain to stop. When the sun came out, they continued theirhike and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.Questions:(1) What did Tom and his friends decide to do?(3分)(2) What happened when they reached the waterfall?(4分)24. Writing (8分)Write a short paragraph describing your favorite holiday. Include details about what you do, who you spend it with, and why it is special to you.25. Translation (8分)Translate the following sentences into English:(1) 春天是万物复苏的季节。

2023-2024学年度第一学期期中考试初二英语试题参考答案

2023-2024学年度第一学期期中考试初二英语试题参考答案

2023—2024学年度第一学期期中考试初二英语试卷参考答案一、语法选择(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)1-5ABCBC 6-10ABCBA二、完形填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)11-15ADBDC 16-20BCACD三、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,21-30每小题2分,31-35每小题1分,共25分)21-25DBCAB 26-30 DADBC 31-35CGADE四、短文填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)36. city 37. population 38. your 39. clear 40. millions 41. by 42. stayed 43. hiking 44. also 45. if五、语言应用(本大题分为A、B、C三部分,共15分)A. 单词拼写(本大题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)46. dictionaries 47. wider 48. beat/defeated 49. except 50. protectB. 短语填空(本大题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)51. agree with 52. famous/known/well-known for 53. warm up 54. set up 55. In endC.组词成句(本大题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)56. Let’s try to speak English as much as possible.57. It allows people to get closer to them./ It allows them to get closer to people.58. I hope to understand more next time./ Next time I hope to understand more.59. He lives the farthest from school.60. Nothing is more enjoyable than playing basketball.六、读写综合(本大题分为A、B两部分,共20分)A. 回答问题(共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)61. There are about 112,000 (orangutans in the wild now). / About 112,000.62. They feed on wild fruit./ Wild fruit.63. By building schools to teach baby orangutans how to live in the wild./ Four Paws helps protect orangutans by building schools to teach baby orangutans how to live in the wild.64. When the orangutans are 2./At the age of 2./ At 2./ At the age of 2, the orangutans learn to climb trees and look for food./When the orangutans are 2, they learn to climb trees and look for food.65. They will go to live in the forest. / The forest.B. 书面表达(本题15分)One possible version:Protecting Endangered AnimalsBoys and girls,Good morning! It’s sad to learn that many animals are in danger now, so we should protect the endangered animals. Animals are our friends. I think protecting animals is protecting ourselves. But how can people protect them?First, don’t cut down the forest. So the animals won’t lose their home or food. Second, to make the animals live in peace, people shouldn’t kill or buy animals. As students, we can set up a club to tell people more about the animals and ask our family and friends to join us.Let’s work together to protect animals. Thank you.。

2024-2025学年广东省中山市初二英语上册期中质量检测试卷及答案

2024-2025学年广东省中山市初二英语上册期中质量检测试卷及答案

2024-2025学年广东省中山市初二英语上册期中质量检测试卷班级:________________ 学号:________________ 姓名:______________一、听力题(每题3分)Question 1:Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.A) What time does the school start?B) When is the English class tomorrow?C) How many classes are there today?Answer: B) When is the English class tomorrow?Question 2:Listen to the short passage and answer the question.Which subject does the speaker like best?A) MathB) ScienceC) EnglishAnswer: C) EnglishQuestion 3:Listen to the instructions and circle the correct activity.You are asked to:A) Write a composition.B) Practice speaking in pairs.C) Do a grammar exercise.Answer: B) Practice speaking in pairs.Question 4:Listen to the conversation and identify the place they are discussing.A) The school libraryB) The sports fieldC) The school cafeteriaAnswer: A) The school libraryQuestion 5:Listen to the teacher’s question and choose the best response.Teacher: “Who wants to volunteer to read the next paragraph?”A) Yes, I can.B) I’m sorry, I’m not ready.C) I’d be happy to.Answer: C) I’d be happy to.二、单选题(每题3分)1.Question 1:Which of the following words does NOT belong to the category of transportation?A. TrainB. BookD. CarAnswer: B2.Question 2:He is always_______to help others.A. readyB. readylyC. readyingD. readinessAnswer: A3.Question 3:I have_______English book and it’s very interesting.A. aB. anC. theD. /Answer: B (assuming “English” starts with a vowel sound in pronunciation) 4.Question 4:She_______the piano when I came in.A. playsB. is playingC. was playingD. has played5.Question 5:Which sentence is in the correct passive voice?A. The teacher teaches us English.B. We are taught English by the teacher.C. The book reads easily.D. They make the cake every day.Answer: B三、多选题(每题4分)Question 1:Which of the following words can be used to describe a person who is confident and determined?A. ShyB. CourageousC. TimidD. DeterminedAnswers: B, DQuestion 2:Which sentences are correct examples of present continuous tense?A. I am reading a book now.B. She eats an apple every day.C. They will go to the park tomorrow.D. We are having a meeting at 3 pm.Answers: A, DQuestion 3:Which of these phrases can be used to express an opinion?A. In my viewB. In conclusionC. As a resultD. In other wordsAnswers: A, B (Note: Though “In conclusion” primarily marks the end of an argument, it can also subtly express an opinion or summary of one’s thoughts.)Question 4:Identify the parts of speech for the underlined words in the sentence: “She carefully studies her lessons before bed.”A. Adverb (carefully)B. Verb (studies)C. Adjective (her)D. Noun (lessons)Answers: A, B, D (Note: “Her” is a possessive pronoun, no t an adjective in this context.)Question 5:Which two countries border the Mediterranean Sea?A. JapanB. FranceC. AustraliaD. SpainAnswers: B, D四、阅读理解(每题4分)Title: Exploring the Wonders of the Amazon RainforestThe Amazon rainforest, stretching across nine South American countries, is a veritable treasure trove of biodiversity. Known as the “Lungs of the Earth,” it produces asignificant portion of the world’s oxygen and harbors an estimated 10% of all known species on the planet. Despite its grandeur and importance, the Amazon facesnumerous threats, including deforestation, climate change, and pollution.Journeying deep into the heart of the Amazon, one is immediately struck by the lush greenery and the symphony of sounds emanating from the myriad of life forms. From towering trees reaching for the sky to tiny insects crawling beneath the forest floor, every corner teems with life. The rivers that crisscross the rainforest are home to an incredible array of fish and aquatic creatures, while the canopy above provides shelter for countless birds and mammals.However, the Amazon’s existence is precarious. In recent decades, large areas of the rainforest have been cleared for agriculture, cattle ranching, and mining activities,leading to a dramatic loss of habitat for countless species. Additionally, climate changeis exacerbating the problem, causing droughts and fires that further threaten the delicate balance of this ecosystem.Efforts to protect the Amazon are underway, with governments, NGOs, and local communities working together to implement conservation measures and promote sustainable development. Yet, the challenge remains immense, and every individual has a role to play in preserving this invaluable natural heritage.Questions:1.What is the Amazon rainforest commonly referred to as, and why? (4 points)Answer: The Amazon rainforest is commonly referred to as the “Lungs of the Earth” because it produces a significant portion of the world’s oxygen through photosynthesis.2.How many South American countries does the Amazon rainforest span across?(4 points)Answer: The Amazon rainforest spans across nine South American countries.3.What are some of the major threats facing the Amazon rainforest? (4 points)Answer: Some of the major threats facing the Amazon rainforest include deforestation, climate change, and pollution.4.What are the consequences of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest? (4points)Answer: Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest leads to a dramatic loss of habitat for countless species, disrupting the delicate balance of the ecosystem and potentially causing species extinction.5.What role can individuals play in preserving the Amazon rainforest? (4points)Answer: Individuals can play a role in preserving the Amazon rainforest by supporting conservation efforts, advocating for sustainabledevelopment practices, and reducing their own carbon footprint through lifestyle changes.五、作文(30分)Title: “My Dream Vacation”Instructions:Imagine you are planning your dream vacation. Write a short essay describing where you would like to go, what activities you would like to do, and why this destinationappeals to you. Use your imagination and be creative in your writing. Remember toinclude details that make your dream vacation come alive.Sample Essay:“My Dream Vacation: A Journey Through the Enchanted Alps”In the realm of my wildest dreams, my vacation takes me to the majestic Alps, where snow-capped peaks pierce the blue sky, and crystal-clear lakes mirror the serenity of nature. This fantasy getaway is not just a break from the humdrum of daily life; it’s an odyssey into a world of unparalleled beauty and adventure.Nestled among the towering mountains, I envision myself waking up to the sound of rushing streams and the gentle rustling of leaves as the sun peeksthrough the mist, painting the valley in hues of gold and pink. My first destination would be the quaint village of Zermatt, Switzerland, known for its breathtaking views of the Matterhorn. Here, I would indulge in the local cuisine, savoring cheese fondue and hearty meat dishes while sitting by a cozy fireplace in a traditional chalet.From Zermatt, I would embark on a hiking expedition that leads me deep into the heart of the Alps. The crisp mountain air invigorates every step I take, and the scent of pine trees fills my lungs with a sense of renewal. Along the way, I’d encounter sparkling glaciers, serene meadows dotted with wildflowers, and perhaps even a glimpse of the elusive ibex grazing on the rocky slopes.But my dream vacation wouldn’t be complete without a thrill-seeking adventure. I envision myself strapping on a helmet and hurtling down the slopes on a snowboard, the wind whipping through my hair as I carve through the fresh powder. The adrenaline rush is indescribable, and the sense of accomplishment that comes with mastering a challenging run is unparalleled. As the sun sets over the Alps, casting a golden glow on the snow-covered peaks, I would find solace in the stillness of the evening. Perha ps I’d join a cozy après-ski session, sipping warm mulled wine and sharing stories with fellow travelers from around the world.My dream vacation in the Alps is more than just a physical journey; it’s a spiritual retreat, a reconnection with nature, and an opportunity to findpeace within the grandeur of the world’s most majestic landscapes. It’s a place where dreams come alive, and memories are forged that will last a lifetime.。

湖北省东湖高新区2024-2025学年上学期期中考试八年级英语试卷(含答案)

湖北省东湖高新区2024-2025学年上学期期中考试八年级英语试卷(含答案)

东湖高新区2024-2025学年度第一学期期中考试八年级英语试卷2024年11月说明:1. 本卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分,满分120 分,考试时问120 分钟。

2. 请将全部答案写在答题卡上。

第Ⅰ卷(选择题共80 分)第一部分听力部分一、听力测试(共三节,满分25分)第一节(共4小题,每小题1分,满分4分)听下面 4 个问题,每个问题后有三个答语,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每个问题后,你都有5秒钟的时间来作答和阅读下一小题。

每个问题仅读一遍。

1. A. With Jane. B. To Beijing. C. By train.2. A. Every day. B. In the park. C. Running.3. A. Enjoyable. B. Talent show. C. I don’t mind.4. A. Healthy. B. At home. C. Noodles.第二节(共8小题,每小题1分,满分8分)听下面8段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

5. What does Steve think of the new park?A. Far.B. Good.C. Big.6. Which cartoon will they watch?A. Mulan.B. Mickey Mouse.C. Monkey King.7. Why does the woman choose this movie theater?A. It has the biggest screens.B. It has the latest films.C. It’s the newest.8. When are they going to meet?A. At 8: 50 a. m.B. At 9: 00 a. m.C. At 9: 10 a. m.9. Where are the two speakers?A. In the museum,B. In the hospital.C. In the library.10. Who is the oldest of the three?A. Tom.B. Bill.C. Sam.11. What would the woman probably say next?A. Well done!B. Forget it!C. Good idea!12. What club does Bob want to join?A. B. C.第三节(共13 小题,每小题1分,满分13分)听下面4段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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初二英语(上)期中测试题语音) 1. A. like B. right C. finish D. high) 2. A. either B. math C. everything D. death) 3. A. hurry B. study C. husband D.music) 4.A. instead B. ready C. breakfast D. real) 5. A. fall B. salt C. also D. always单项选择。

the new home next month.B. will be back toC. will backD. be backis the most difficult one of all the lessons.B. The nineth lessonC. Lesson the ninthD. The ninth lessonfifty students in my new class..B. hasC. isD. areside of the road.A. every.B. eachC. bothD. allEnglish well.B. to learnC. learnsD. learntB. something newD. anything newsomeone from a movie.B. likedC. likesD. liking( ) 8. Can you English to him?A. sayB. speakC. tellD. talk( ) 9.Which does your sister like , coffee or tea?A. goodB. wellC. betterD. best( ) 10. She isn`t from America. I am not, .A. tooB. alsoC. eitherD. so( ) 11. Tom was a pair of runners.A. wearB. woreC. put onD. wearing( ) 12.Thank you for ______ me to your birthday party____ Sunday evening.A. ask, inB. to ask, inC. ask, onD. asking, on( ) 13. I wore my pants to school Monday morning..A. onB. inC. atD. for( ) 14. My sweater is made wool and this kind of paper is made wood..A. of , ofB. of ,fromC. of ,withD. with, of( ) 15.It`s unkind to laugh the people who are in trouble.A. inB. forC. /D. at( ) 16. You aren`t child , you should take of yourself.A. any longB. any moreC. no moreD. no longer( ) 17. I don’t know _______ will happen next.A. whenB. whereC. whatD. who( ) 18.A lot of students have tried, but have passed the exam..A. a fewB. fewC. a littleD. little( ) 19.Sorry, Mr. Wu. My father can`t come to the parents` meeting.He Guang Zhou.A. goes toB. has been toC. has gone toD. went to( ) 20. ---- isn`t easy to work out this problem.---- But you shouldn`t give up.A. WhatB. ItC. HereD. He( ) 21. is another way of saying three forty-five.A. A quarter past threeB. A quarter after threeC.A quarter past fourD.A quarter to four( ) 22. My parents want study hard.A. I , toB. ME, /C. me, toD.I, /( ) 23. ------I would like to buy a coat.A. Excuse meB. Can I help you?C. Would you like something?D. Let me help you.( ) 24. The story is very , I`m in it.A. interested , interested.B. interesting , interestingC. interested , interesting.D. interesting , interested( ) 25. Danny, don`t forget the apples before you eat them.A. to washB. washingC. washedD. washes三.完型填空。

Mother’s Day is celebrated in the U.S. It’s also a holiday in 1 other countries. It is on the second Sunday in May. It is a day to 2 mothers. On that day mothers usually 3 flowers and cards. On the cards, children will write “Thanks, Mum”, “To the best mother in the world”. “Best wishes 4 Mother’s Day” and so on. Where does the idea for the holiday 5 ? We should thank Miss Anna Jarvir. She brought up (提到) the 6 of having such a day. She lived in West Virginia. Her mother died on May 9, 1905. She had a deep 7 for her mothers. She wrote letters to some important persons. In her letter she asked them to 8 a day for all mothers. Then Mother’s Day was made on the 9 Sunday in May by the U,S in 1913.On Mother’s Day, children give presents to their mothers, 10 the whole family go out and try to do something nice for their mothers.( ) 1. A. any B. some C. all D. no( ) 2. A. help B. greet C. thank D. meet( ) 3. A. grow B. receive C. make D. post( ) 4. A. for B. with C. by D. in( ) 5. A. come B. get from C. happen D. come from( ) 6. A. news B. meeting C. idea D. thing( ) 7. A. word B. love C. thinking D. heart ( ) 8. A. agree B. have C. decide D. find( ) 9. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth( ) 10. A. but B. if C. so D. or四.阅读理解。

(一)Dear Wang Jun,My name is Jack Smith. I come from Ottawa. I’m a schoolboy. I know China is a great country.I want to make friends with Chinese children. I must learn Chinese well first.There are eighteen students in my class. My classmates are from five countries. They are learning English. Three boys are from Paris(巴黎). They speak French. I speak English and French. There are two Chinese girls in my class. Now they ca n speak some English, too. One girl’s name is Xu Yan.Sometimes I call her “ Miss Yan ” . You see I’m wrong. You Chinese don’t put your family name second.Now I want to have some Chinese textbooks. Could you help me?Please write to me soon.Jack Smith()1 The three boys in his class come from .A FranceB EnglandC Canada()2 We can call Jack , too.A Mr. JackB Mr. SmithC Miss Smith()3 Jack writes the letter to .A have a Chinese friendB get some Chinese booksC help Wang Jun()4 Now the two Chinese girls speak .A only ChineseB only EnglishC Chinese and English()5 In Jack’s c ountry people speak .A FrenchB EnglishC English and French(二)George Stephenson was bornin1781. He was from a poor English worker’s family. His father looked after a steam engine(蒸汽机).He worked hard , indeed, but he could not support(养活)his family. Where could he get the money to send George to school? George began learning his ABC when he was seventeen. On his 18th birthday,he could write his own name.George had to work when he was only a small child. The work was much too hard for him. He worked 12 hours every day. After a day’s work he often felt too tired to stand.He worked and studied very hard. He invented many things. The railway locomotive(火车头) was the greatest one of them.( ) 6. George was born in ________.A. a poor American worker’s familyB. a rich English farmer’s familyC. a poor English farmer’s familyD. a poor English worker’s family( ) 7. George could not go to school because ________.A.his father looked after a steam engineB.his father couldn’t get enough money to send him to schoolC.his father did not work hardD.he could write his own name when he was 18( ) 8. George began learning his ABC in _____.A.1798B.1787C. 1786D. 1785( ) 9. George often felt very ______ after a day’s work.A. angryB. tiredC. pleasedD. hungry( ) 10. George invented many thing because ______.A.he was clever enough to learn to write his own nameB.his father had sent him to schoolC.his work was much too hardD.he worked and studied very hard五.用所给词的适当形式填空。

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