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2024学年第一学期初三年级期中考试英语学科试卷(时间:90分钟满分:140分)
Part1Listening(第一部分 听力)
I.Listening Comprehension(听力理解)(共 25分)
A. Listen and choose the right picture(根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片)(5分)
1.______2.______3.______4.______5.______
B. Listen to the dialogues and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到
的对话和问题,选出最恰当的答案)(共 5分)
6.A. Windy. B. Rainy. C.Sunny. D. Cloudy.
7. A. Cartoons. B. Science fiction films. C. Detective films. D. Love stories.
8. A.6:50. B.7:00. C.7:10. D.7:20.
9. A. Waiter and customer. B. Teacher and student.
C.Manager and employee. D.Doctor and patient.
10. A. She suggests he speak in the front of the class
B. She suggests he wait and see what will happen.
C. She suggests he practise speaking more.
D. She suggests he take the chance and try.
C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(判断下列
句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用“T”表示,不符合的用“F”表示)(共 5分)
11. Lily's love for dogs has made her a dog trainer in a circus.
112. Lily did her first dog show when she was 14 years old.
13. How long it takes Lily to train a dog well depends on the dog.
14. Lily's dogs start performing big tricks when they are eight months old.
15. Lily thinks her life in the circus is wonderful because she can travel to different places and
make a lot of friends.
D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文,完成下列句子。每空
格限填一词)(共 10分)
16.The boxers hit each other until one is______ ______.
17. In Thai boxing, each part of the fight is called______ ______.
18, After fighting for three minutes, the boxers have a .
19.In 1560, the King of Thailand______ ______from Burma (缅甸 )by defeating all the best
Durmese fighters.
20. Thai people were very ______ ______their King when he returned to his country.
Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分 词汇和语法)
II.Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案)(共 15分)
21.To protect the island, only 1000 tourists a______time are allowed to land and visit every day.
A. One B.a C. the D./
22. The retired teacher was shown around the campus by some students of______yesterday.
A. he B. him C. himself D. his
23. After working for a few years, some young people change their jobs for one reason or______.
A. others B. the other C. other D. another
24.______students participating in after-school programs at our school_______nearly 50.
A. The number of, is B. The number of, are C.A number of, is D.A number of, are
25, Tom does not add up the bills as______as his other colleagues.
A. accurate B. accurately C. more accurate D. more accurately
26. Samuel, together with her parents,______in the park when they saw the poor man.
A. are walking B.is walking C. were walking D.was walking
27. I won't feel comfortable going outside for a walk_______you make sure that the weather is
clear.
A.because B.since C. unless D.if
28._______we hand in the paper tomorrow?
---No,we______.We can give it to Mr.Li before the weekend.
A.Must, needn't B. Must, mustn’t C, Need, shouldn’t D. Need, can't
29. It was reported that a new library_______by the mayor in our community in about three
months.
A. would open B. will open C.would be opened D.will be opened
30. They are going to Andy's birthday party. Bu if you don’t go ,_______.
A. so do I B. neither do I C.so will I D. neither will I
31. “Look at your room.______mess you have made!" exclaimed the mother,.
A.What B.What a C.How a D.How
32.Everyone attended the meeting______the manager,who was stuck in traffic and couldn’t arrive
on time.
A.beside B.except C.except for D.except that
33. After much discussion, he has made up his mind______to a new city for better job
opportunities.
A. move B.moving C.to move D.moved
34. We arrived at the campsite early to_______a tent before the sun went down.
A. bring up B.pick up C.take up D.put up
35. Although he explained a lot ,we still wondered______.
A. That he had nothing to do with it
B.whether hie method would be effective
C.how could he find the way finally
D.why didn’t he meet our expectations
III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box, Each can only be
used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词,每词只能填一次)(共 8分)
A. Filled B.against C.desire D.control E. adventures
The series of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, written by Jeff Kinney, have sold more than 150 million
copies around the world.
The leading character in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is Greg Heffley, a sixth-grade
student.The writer describes Greg Heffley's life in school and his 36 with his friends and family.
Greg Heffley is kind, honest, intelligent, and loves to play, He has a head always 37 with
creative ideas. He wants to become popular, which is a common dream for kids of his age. Greg
Heffley keeps a diary in a notebook, Greg Heffley lives in an ordinary family with his parents and
two brothers. His best friend is Rowley Jefferson, Because of his strong 38 to be cool, Greg
Heffley is always trying some funny tasks. However, Greg often finds himself in the wrong place
at the wrong time. Although it seems like everything is going 39 him, Greg is just an ordinary
kid going through his troubled childhood years.
A. set off B.nervous C.almost D.actually E because of
Jeff Kinney first came up with the idea for Diary of a Wimpy Kid in 1998, but it wasn't until
six years later that the comic was first published as an online comic which later turned to a book
edition 40 its great popularity. Now Jeff has just released his ninth book called The Long
Haul.This time, Greg and his family are going on holiday As they 41 ,a series of troubles
comes along. They get caught in a traffic jam for a long time, and Dad becomes really 42
when crossing high bridges. Somehow, a seagull breaks into their car, flying around and looking
for cheese!
Why is this book so funny? The author writes about what 43 happens, or what will
happen, during our family trips. The reason we laugh while reading these stories is that we see
ourselves in these situations.
IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms(用括号中所给单词的
适当形式完成下列句子,每空格限填一词)(共 8分)
44. The delicious smell from the kitchen made our______start to water.(mouth)
45. The whole family celebrated the baby's______day with joy and excitement. (hundred)
46. Through the works of art, Van Gogh leads us into his world of______.(imagine)
47.He locked the heavy door______and kept the key in his pocket to ensure it wouldn't get
lost.(secure)
48.Anyone using the equipment will be directly ______for any damage or loss. (responsibility)
49.We find ourselves more______of our parents, whether economically or mentally. (dependent)
50. Inspired by heroic stories, he has dreamed of______in the army since childhood. (service)
51.To join the summer camp, there are various______like age limits and medical records.
(require)
V. Rewrite the following sentences as required (根据所给要求,改写下列句子。52-57题,每
空格限填一词)(共 14分)
52. The soldier had to obey the orders given by the captain.(改为一般疑问句)
______the soldier______to obey the orders given by the captain?
53.The huge wooden horse weighed over a thousand pounds.(对画线部分提问)
______ ______pounds did the huge wooden horse weigh?
54. The team has manged to win several matches this season with hard work.(同义句转换)
The team______ ______in winning several matches this season with hard work.
55.Amy seldom agreed with what her group partners said.(改为反义疑问句)
Amy seldom agreed with what her group partners said,______ ______?
56. I didn't hang the painting on the wall because I wasn't sure about its location.(改为被动语态)
The painting______ ______on the wall because I wasn't sure about its location.
57.“Are there any new markets in this town?” The sales manager asked.(改为间接引语)
The sales manager asked______there______any new markets in this town.
58. It, the bridge, the engineers, design, three months, to,takes,(.)(连词成句)
_________________________________________________________________________
Part 3Reading and Writing(第三部分 读与写)
VL. Reading comprehension(阅读理解)(本大题共 25 题,共 50 分)
A.Choose the best answer (根据短文内容,选择最恰当的答案)(共 12 分)
Opening time
We're open fromm 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 am. to 7 p.m. on weekends.
Ticket & Pricing
Any group of 10 or more visitors can get group prices, Contact Central Reservations at
410-576-3833 to book your group
Featured animals
Thousands of animals, Hundreds of species, One Aquarium.
Learn about animals from all over our blue planet and discover the connection they all share with
water.
Sharks
Sharks have lived in our oceans for over 400 million years. Some sharks are big, some are very
small, and some are very scary.Don't miss their feeding time at 3o’clock every afternoon in our
shark zone
Penguins
Most penguins are from the southern hemisphere (半球 ), and some of them live in one of the
coldest places on Earth: Antarctica. Watch our playful penguins dive and swim in the icy waters of
our penguin zone!
Turtles
Turtles have existed for over 200 millions years. But today, some species (types) of sea turtle are
endangered because of hunters, fishing nets and plastic in the ocean. Come and see them in our
turtles zone.
Coral reef
Coral isn't a plant or a rock --- it's a type of animal!Coral reefs are home to many species of
tropical fish(热带鱼). Sharks, lobsters and turtles live there, too. Discover this wonderful world in
our coral reef zone!
59.The National Aquarium is open for______hours on Saturday.
A.8 B.9 C. 10 D. 11,
59. John's parent are taking him and his baby sister (aged 2) to the National Aquarium on his tenth
birthday.How much will the ticket cost them?
A.$ 70 B.$100 C.$120 D.$140
61. When can you feed the sharks in the shark zone?
A. At 11 a.m. B. At l p.m. C.At3p.mD. At 5 p.m.
62. According to the article, some sea turtles are endangered______.
A. because of human activities B. because they are hunted by sharks
C. due to climate change and ocean pollution D. due to competition with other sea animals
63. According to the article, which of the following animals does NOT live in coral reefs?
A.Sharks. B. Penguins. C.Turtles. D.Tropical fish
64. A group of 10 or more visitors needs to______to get group prices.
A. call Central Reservations B. visit the aquarium on weekdays
C. book a guided tour of the aquarium D. apply for a discount at the ticket counter
B.Choose the best answer and complete the passage(选择最恰当的选项完成短文)(共 12分)
How to Prepare for an Exam
Preparing for an exam can be stressful and time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be. By
doing a couple of simple things ahead of time, you can make sure that you are confident and ready
for anything that comes up on the test.
Start studying 65
Give yourself more than enough time to review the material that was covered in class. You
might want to figure out how soon to start studying by how much material you need to review.
66 , if you have to review material for a whole term, you might want to start studying a few
weeks in advance. However, if you are just taking a test that covers material over a few chapters, a
week or even three to four days may be enough.
Read through your notes that will be on the exam
It will help you remember what you learned. It will also help to make you be aware of all the
67 in your notes where it is located in your notes so that you know where to find them. Are some
of your notes 68 ? If so, you might need to borrow someone else’s notes
Make flash cards and quiz yourself
After you have taken notes from studying all of your materials including the book and your
notes, you can make some flash cards. Once everything is written down on flashcards, quiz
yourself with the cards. Keep reviewing the questions that you get wrong _69_ you get them
right. You can carry flashcards around with you and quit yourself when you're on the subway or
riding in the car. You might quiz yourself for a half hour or so, and then take a break.
Form a study 70
Get together with some friends or classmates and study together, You don't have to be formal.
You can simply check each other’s notes to see what you may have missed, and discuss
knowledge you think will be covered on the test.
65.A. hardly B. carefully C. early D. independently
66. A. Above all B. For example C. Therefore D. In addition
67.A. answers B. stories C. questions D. information
68. A. available B. missing C. interested D. Interesting
69. A.if B. after C, until D. When
70. A. group C. report B. tour D.room
C.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词,
使其内容通顺,每空格限填一词,首字母已给)(共 14分)
We have ways of making you buy
You arrive at the supermarket and what do you see? Flowers, newspapers and sandwiches for
people in a h 71 , on their way to work, on their way home, on their way to see a friend, .. The
entrance area is arranged to look like a small shop. It's easy to find what you need.
You help yourself to what you want, you pay and you're off. This store makes shopping easy,
so why not go back when you do your daily shopping?
Next,you come to the fruit and vegetable section.But why is here and not at the ends, near the
checkout? The fruit and vegetable will get squashed(压扁)if you put them at the b 72 of your
basket or your trolley.However, they give a wonderful impression of freshness and health. It
makes you feel you're getting the best possible quality, You can even select the items you want and
weigh them on your own.
Then, you need the essentials: bread, rice noodles. But 'where are they?"you ask yourself.
You can smell the bread. Mom, delicious! You head t 73 the lovely smell of freshly-baked
bread which is on display in the corner of the store. How can you resist?
Where’s the bottled water? It’s not next to the bakery, To get there, you have to pass the ready
meals section with the most attractive goods at eye l 74 .As you walk through,you find
yourself picking up items you didn’t even know you needed, from tasty snacks sugary desserts.
Besides, the slow,g 75 music playing in the background encourages you to take your time and
pick more.
Finally, you get to the checkout with far more in your trolley than you had on your shopping
list, w 76 waiting to pay, you see shelves full of little bars of chocolate. Just what you need
after all that shopping. Go on, why not treat yourself ? You deserve it!
Ever wonder why you always seem to leave the grocery store with more items than you've
p 77 to buy? It’s not just your lack of willpower, its supermarket psychology心理学) at work
D.Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题)(共 12分)
In 196l, when I was in the fifth grade and struggling with poor school grade,I didn't care
much about it at the time.My older brother and I lived with our mother in a not-so-nice apartment
in Detroit, Every night, we would just watch TV.
But one day Mom changed our world forever, She turned off the TV, As a cleaner,our mother
had only been able to get through third grade, but she was much brighter and smarter than we boys
knew at the time.She cleaned houses in the suburb. She began to notice the difference education
made in the lives of others, It was then that she realized the importance of reading, So she came
home one day, switched off the TV, sat us down and explained that her sons were going to make
something of themselves. “your boys are going to read three books every week .”
We complained and thought it was too much. We didn't even have books at home, but Mom
said we would go to the library together, I felt unsure as I walked through the children's section. I
loved animals, so I picked up a book about beavers(河 ) called Chip the Dam Builder It was
amazing! I was in a different world! No TV show had ever taken me away from my environment
like this book did.
Soon I began to look forward to escaping to this quiet paradise from my other world. I read
about animals, then moved on to plants, and finally rocks.Each book caught my interest, and I
could travel anywhere through the pages. sgI couldn't wait to go there again to continue reading.
Now my older brother is an engineer and I am chief of pediatric neurosurgery儿童神经外科)
at John Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore. Sometimes, I can't believe how far I've
come--from a struggling student to a doctor and who teaches and performs important surgeries
around the world. But I know my journey began when______and______(83)
78. The writer didn't care much about his school work at first, did he?(1分)
79, When did the writer's mother realize the importance of reading?
80. What does “it" refer to in paragraph 3?
81. How did the writer feel after reading his first book about beavers?
82.Why did the writer continue reading?
83. What can be filled in the blanks in paragraph 5? (3 分)
But I know my journey began when______and______.
VI.Writing(作文)(共 20分)
84. Write an email of at least 60 words according to the given situation,(根据以下情境写一封不
少于 60 词的邮件,标点符号不占格。)
假如你是李华,你校即将组织一次秋游活动。学校提出了两种方案,并征集学生的意见。
请你写一封信给教导处的王老师,表明你选择的方案,并说明选择的理由。(不少于 60字)
活动地点 Science Museum Greenland Farm
以下词汇仅供参考:秋游 autumn outing;航天知识 aerospace knowledge;茶叶 tea leaves;
要求:
1.书写规范,表达连贯,可根据内容适当发挥:
2.文中不得出现真实的学校、班级及姓名。
活动时间 Wednesday Friday
活动内容 1.学习航天知识
2.制作飞船模型
1.学习茶知识
2.采茶&品茶