奉贤-初三英语二模试题-201704

奉贤二模基+阅+作2017. 04

Part 2 Phonetics, Grammar and Vocabulary

Ⅱ. Choose the best answer （共20分）

26. The mother elephant was walking “hand in hand” with her baby. Which of the following is correct for the underline word in the sentence?

A) ['wз:kiŋ] B) ['wɔ:kiŋ] C) ['wa:kiŋ] D) ['wi:kiŋ]

27. The UK is _____ European country and China is _____ Asian country.

A) an; an B) a; a C) a; an D) an; a

28. IOC（国际奥委会）has recently decided that the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic will be held ______ November and December.

A) for B) on C) in D) at

29. Peter often talks ____ but does_____ . So everyone says he is a good boy.

A) little; much B)few; much C)more; little D) little; many

30. We should never be pleased with book knowledge. We also need Practical ______.

A)action B)ability C)skill D)experience

31. With the teacher's encouragement, the boy works even______.

A) hard B)hardly C) harder D) hardest

32. ---____does it take you to improve your English listening skill?

---For nearly half an hour every day.

A) How often B) How far C) How long D) How soon

33. Keep your eyes open, _____ you will miss the most exciting moment of the magic.

A) and B) or C) so D)but

34. ____my brother arrived in Thailand, he visited the local biggest temple at once.

A) as soon as B) while C) until D)before

35. When having a fire drill, we _____run downstairs.

A) needn’t B) mustn’t C) can’t D) may not

36. While Jenny _____ letters in her office, Jessica was watching a game on the Net.

A) typed B) was typing C) has typed D)would type

37. Before he went to Beijing, he____ in Hong Kong for four years.

A) has studied B) studies C) studied D) had studied

38. When your homework _____ ,you can go out to have a rest.

A) was finished B) will be finished C) is finished D) has been finished

39. As we all know, good memory_____ memorizing methods as well as daily habits.

A) decides on B) agrees on C) depends on D) lives on

40. There are so many kinds of T-shirts. We can’t decide_____.

A) to choose B) what to buy C) which one to choose D) to buy

41. The headmaster often suggests_____ on both sides of the paper.

A) write B) writes writing C) writing D) to write

42. ______useful information we can get on the Internet.

A) what a B) what C) what an D) how

43. Could you tell me_____?

A) why you were late for school. B) where can I borrow the DVD

C) if he had given us a lesson D) how would he deal with the case.

44. -----Thank you for your delicious dumplings, Jenny!

-----______________.

A) Don’t say so. B) It’s my pleasure.

C) I’m glad that you enjoyed them. D) You’re welcome.

45. ----Many people like to post photos of themselves on Facebook or We-Chat!

----_________.

A) But I don’t think it’s safe. B) It's their pleasure.

C) OK.I will take your advice. D) Let me have a look at them.

III. Complete the following passages with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. （共8分）

In China, an increasing number of people are becoming aware of climate change and environmental problems. Taking up a low-carbon way of living is a growing trend (倾向) 46 young people.

Xiao Fang is one person making a difference by living a low-carbon life. Every day, it takes her 40 minutes to reach her office by bus. But she’s thinking of switching to a different mode of transportation---a bicycle. Xiao Fang said, “ 47

a bicycle takes the same amount of time as using public transportation. But it’s more convenient, and environmentally friendly. It’s also good 48 for me.

Professor Lin is also a champion(拥护者) of the low-carbon life style. Her office uses

energy-saving lights, which are turned off automatically when not needed. This has greatly 49 electricity consumption. Another way to save energy is to double print the paper.

Mr. Zhang always selects 50 with longer shelf life (保质期）when he shops. He says this is to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide. Back in his office, Zhang works for an environmental website he and his friends set up two years ago. It provides all kind of information about low-carbon lifestyle, 51 environment policies, tips on how to save energy and so on.

A low carbon lifestyle 52 a simpler, healthier way of living. Use a traditional clock instead of an electronic one; turn off the lights and air conditioning system when you leave a room; jog in a nearby park for 45 minutes instead of using your treadmill(跑步机). There is ___53 you can do.

As the threat of climate change becomes more serious, it’s time for everyone to rethink their lifestyles and make responsible choices.