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玉溪第四中学教育集团2024-2025学年下学期期中能力提升训练 初二英语 (金卷三个部分，共8页；满分70分，考试用时120分钟) 注意事项： 1.本卷为试题卷。考生必须在答题卡上解题作答。答案应书写在答题卡的相应位置 上，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 2.考试结束后，请将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分20分） 第一节单项填空（其10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将所 选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 1.-Doctor Li,I had stomachache and I didn't fall asleep last night. -You should get X-ray first. A.an;an B.a;an C.a;a D.the;an 2.The TV program made possible for me to learn English by myself. A.it B.this C.that D.one 3.Mr.White lives in a village.The villagers are all friendly to him,so he doesn't feel A.lonely;alone B.lonely;lonely C.alone;lonely D.alone;alone 4.I was reading a book while my sister a cartoon movie A.watches B.watching C.watched D.was watching careful you are, mistakes you will make. A.The fewer;the more B.The more:the fewer C.The more;the less D.The less;the more o.-What do you usually have for breakfast? -I used to dumplings.But these days I get used to bread and milk. A.eat;having B.eating;having C.eating;have D.eat;have This hotel s a large room. A.provide;for B.offers;to C.provides:with D.offers:with 8. go and ask Miss Zhao when you don't understand? A.Why don't B.What about C.Why not D.Would 初二英语试题卷·第1页（共8页） 9.-Dave,look at your bedroom.What a mess! -Sorry,I'll right now. A.put up it B.clean up it C.put it up D.clean it up 10.-My mother cut her hand when she was cooking. A.It doesn't matter B.I'm sorry to hear that C.Yes,that's right D.Don't worry 第二节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将所 选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 Thel44-hour visa-free policy(过境免签政策)helps foreign visitors see the real China.Because of the policy,it becomes much 11 for foreigners to travel to China. As a result,thousands of visitors come to China. Jerry was one of them.Last month,he 12 his first trip to China.He heard a lot about China,but he 13 came to this country.Before this trip,he was quite 14, because he thought China might be less open.But when he arrived in Chongqing,all his worries went away. 15 here was excellent for him.Chongqing was much larger and better than he thought..The tall_16 made him feel like he was in a movie..The local(当地的) people were so friendly and warm.17 they could not speak English well,they greeted (him with smiles and tried to help him. During his stay,one of his favorite activities was 18 the local dishes,such as hot pot.It was so delicious that he could never forget it.Also,he walked 19 the night markets and bought quite a few gifts for his family and friends.He wanted to share the happiness and excitement with them. He felt he was happy and lucky to see how wonderful China is through his own eyes. The trip was short,but he 20 a lot about this country.Now he decides to visit China again. 11.A.easier B.later C.harder D.earlier 12.A.wanted B.disliked C.forgot D.started 13.A.always B.never C.hardly D.often 14.A.interested B.worried C.surprised D.bored 初二英语试题卷·第2页（共8页） 15.A.Everything B.Something C.Nothing D.Anything 16.A.students B.buildings C.trees D.people 17.A.But B.And C.So D.Although 18.A.eating B.making C.buying D.cooking 19.A.over B.with C.through D.from 20.A.cared B.worried C.learned D.asked 第二部分阅读理解（共三节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”,错误“F),并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位 置上。 In the 1930s,a young traveler was climbing the French Alps.He arrived at a big piece of land without living things.It was ugly.It was the kind of place you kept away from. Then,suddenly,the young traveler stopped on the way.In the middle of this large land there was an old man.On his back was a bag of seeds ()He dug a hole in the ground.Then from the bag he took a seed and put it in the hole.He did this again and again. Later,the old man told the traveler,"I've planted over 10,000 seeds.Perhaps less than one tenth of them will grow.""I want to do something useful to make a difference,"he said. Twenty years later,the traveler was not young any longer.He returned to the place. What he saw surprised him.He could not believe his eyes.The land was covered with a beautiful forest two miles wide and five miles long.Birds were singing,animals were playing,and wild flowers were here and there.The traveler stood there remembering the lifeless picture of the place that it once used to be.A beautiful forest stood there now,all because someone cared. 21.An old man planted seeds in a big piece of land with lots of living things. 22.The old man dug a hole and put the seed in it over and over again. 23.Quite a few of the old man's seeds would grow. 24.Twenty years later,the young man found the land was different from what it used to be. 25.From this story,we learn that we can make a difference as long as we try our best. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并将所 选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 初二英语试题卷·第3页（共8页） A About8O%of people do not get enough vitamin(维生素)D every day.But this vitamin is very important for your health. Vitamin D is really important for our bones()When we are young,vitamin D builds up our bones and makes them strong.When we are older,we still need vitamin D to keep our bones strong.Our bodies keep the vitamin D in our bones and teeth.Then we lose vitamin D as we work and exercise during the dav.But our bodies can't make vitamin-D. So we have to get it from outside of our bodies. Where can a person get this very important vitamin?Vitamin D is in foods like fish and eggs.Sometimes,vitamin D is added to bread,milk and orange juice.Food is not the only way our bodies can get vitamin D.The sun also gives us vitamin D.If we want to be healthy,we should spend some time in the sun each day.Too much sun is not good for you, but about 15 minutes a day is usually enough.And we should be sure to eat foods that are rich in vitamin D,too. 26.The writer says that vitamin D A.keeps our hair clean B.makes our bones strong C.is not necessary for our teeth D.is harmful to our hearts 27.Why do we have to get vitamin D from outside of our bodies? A.It makes us popular. B.It helps us eat more food. C.The more vitamin D.the better. D.Our bodies can't make vitamin D. 28.According to the writer,people can get vitamin D by A.having a sleep B.watching T\ C.eating fish D.working hard 29.How long are we advised to spend in the sun each day? A.About a quarter of an hour. B.About 15 hours. C.About 1 hour. D.About 2 hours. 30.Paragraph 3 mainly tells us A.what vitamin D is B.where we can get vitamin D C.how much vitamin D we need D.why people don't like vitamin D 初二英语试题卷·第4页（共8页） B A street dog was adopted (by the workers of a bank in Dalian,Liaoning Province. She has become known as a lucky dog and has brought new clients()for the bank This yellow and white dog is called Meili.She showed up in the neighborhood with a broken ear about six years ago.She had no home and looked for food here and there when she was hungry then.Some bank workers began to feed her.Day by day,she seemed to become a member of the bank. Meili is smart and cute.She is such a friendly dog and she never barks (at anyone.Instead,she likes getting close to people.If you ask her to shake hands,she usually raises a front paw. One morning,Zhang Yi,a worker of the bank,was taking care of Meili in front of the gate of the bank.Several people stopped to greet them like old friends."Because of the shared love of dogs,we communicate more with people living nearby,and over 30 of them have become new depositors(储户)thanks to Meili,”Zhang said. The bank workers pay for Meili's health check,food and cleaning.Sometimes,people also buy snacks from the market for Meili.Their love brightens the dog's life,making her life happier and more comfortable.The dog's appearance also connects the bank with people living nearby,bringing more clients for the bank. 31.What kind of life did Meili live about six years ago? A.Easy B.Busy C.Boring D.Hard 32.Why do bank workers help Meili? A.Because they all love dogs. B.Because they are old friends. C.Because they want to share seerets.D.Because the bank needs more clients. 33.What do the bank workers probably do for Melli? ①Offer her food. 2 Bring her to a pet shop for a bath. 3Buy toys from the market for her.Take her to the hospital for health check A.①②③ B.①②④ C.②⑧④ D.①③④ 34.What does the underlined word“brightens'” in the last paragraph may mean in Chinese? A,控制 B.邀请 C.照亮 D.加快 35.What's the best title for this passage? A.An adopted dog B.Akind owner C.An interesting bank D.The lucky workers 初二英语试题卷·第5页（共8页） C In Chinese culture,the snake is very important.The Year of the Snake comes every 12 years.In China,it is a symbol of wisdom and beauty.This is different from some Western views. There is a famous Chinese story called The Legend of the White Snake.It is about a kind snake named Bai Suzhen.She turns into a human and falls in love with a man named Xu Xian.A monk tries to break them up,but Bai Suzhen shows great love and courage. This story teaches people to be strong and kind.It also shows why snakes are respected in Chinese culture.Love and courage are the most important parts of the story. In Western cultures,people often see snakes differently.For example,in the Bible,the snake is a symbol of evil Many Western stories describe snakes as dangerous.This shows how different cultures can have different ideas about the same animal. Today,snake culture faces some problems.Some people only think about the danger of snakes and forget their cultural meanings.Also,many young people know less about traditional stories.To protect this culture,Chinese artists create modern snake art,and schools teach old stories like The White Snake.Museums also use exhibitions to teach people about the history of snakes. The story of the snake tells us that traditions can change,but they are still important. By learning from the past,we can keep our culture alive for the future. 36.What does the snake stand for in Chinese culture? A.Danger and evil B.Love and courage C.Wisdom and beauty D.Poor and weakness 37.What lesson does The Legend of the White Snake teach? A.Snakes should always be scary. B.Monks are more powerful than others. C.Humans and animals cannot live together. D.Love and courage can overcome difficulties. 38.How is the snake viewed differently in Western cultures? A.As a sign of evil B.As a symbol of wealth. C.As a protector of the home. D.As a meaningless animal. 39.What are some ways people protect snake culture in China? A.By forgetting traditional stores B.By describing only the danger of snakes C.By creating modern art and teaching old stories D.By stopping exhibitions about snakes 40.What is the main idea of the story of the snake? A.Traditions are not important any more. B.Traditions can change but are still valuable. C.Snakes are always dangerous. D.Western cultures are better than Chinese culture. 初二英语试题卷·第6页（共8页） 第三节 (共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填人旁白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项，并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 Running away is a serious problem.There are lots of runaway and homeless kids around the world.41.Here are some reasons. *Some kids run away because they're afraid to tell their parents the bad things that they did at school or at home. *Some kids run away because there is something bad in the family. ★42 *Some kids run away because their parents divorce and marry others again. 43.If your friend is thinking about running away,tell him or her that it is difficult to live outside.Try to help your friend feel less lonelv. Whatever the problem is,there are other ways to solve it.44. But an adult will know how to help you.You should tell an adult that your friend plans to run away as soon as possible.Being a real friend doesn't mean keeping a secret that may hurt someone. And running away isn't a solution for either of you.45. A.Why do kids want to run away from home? B.What will you do if your friend wants to run away from home? C Some kids run away because they have problems at school. D.I often share my problems with my friends. E.Maybe you can't think of the ways yourself. F.It only makes problems more difficult. G.It makes your friendship stronger. 第三部分写作（供三节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 根据句意，用括号中所给词的适当形式填空，并将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。 46.I was waiting for the bus when it began to rain (heavy) 47.The students are about the news of having a school trip next week.(excite) 48.You need to share the housework a clean room.(have) 49.When I got home at five in the afternoon,I found my mother in bed.(lie) 50.We must learn the of AI in today's world because it changes our life a lot. (important) 初二英语试题卷·第7页（共8页） 第二节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分） 将下列句子中汉语部分译成英语，注意使用适当的形式，并将答案写在答题卡的 相应位置上。 51.He studies hard every day pass the exam.(为了) 52.The cleaner swept nere just now.(落叶) 53.It's usually difficult for to make a living.We should help them.(残疾人) 54.Yesterday the teacher many after--school activities.(删除) 55. .-_,Wang Chuqin not only did well in sports but also in learning..(令我惊讶的是) 第三节书面表达（满分10分） 在我们的身边，总有很多需要帮助的人，参加志愿服务便是帮助他人很好的方法 之一。通过志愿服务，你可以对他人产生积极影响，同时自己也能收获宝贵的经验。 请以“Helping others,Growing myself”为题，介绍一次你曾经的志愿者经历并谈 谈你的感受。 要求：1.语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁，词数不少于80个： 2.文中不得使用真实姓名、校名，否则以零分计： 3.请将短文写在答题卡上，写在本试题卷上无效。 Helping others,Growing myself 初二英据试题卷·第8页（共8页）