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2024-2025学年度初三第二学期英语练习2
2025.3
命题人:吴平平 审题人:陈晨
考生须知
1. 本试卷共8页,满分60分,考试时间90分钟。
2. 请按照题目顺序作答,主观题在答题卡答题区域内作答。
3. 选择题用2B铅笔涂卡。其他试题用黑色签字笔作答。
第一部分
本部分共33题,共40分。在每题列出的四个选项中,选择最符合题目要求的一项。
一、单项填空。(每题0.5分,共6分)
1. Xiaoyu is a teacher in our school. He teaches ________ math.
A. our B. us C. we D. ourselves
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意:小宇是我们学校的一名老师。他教我们数学。
our我们的;us我们;we我们;ourselves我们自己。根据“He teaches ________ math.”可知,teach sb. sth.意为“教某人某事”,动词teaches后接人称代词宾格作宾语。应填us。
2. ________ the end of that day, over 10,000 people had phoned the TV station for more information.
A. Until B. For C. By D. On
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:到那天结束时,已有超过 10,000 人打电话给电视台寻求更多信息。
Until直到……为止;For为了/持续……之久;By到……为止;On在……上面。根据句中时态“had phoned”可知,动作发生在过去某一时间之前;固定搭配“by the end of...”意为“到……结束时”,常与完成时连用,符合语境。
3. The first plane had already hit the building ________ I knew what was going on,
A. before B. as C. after D. until
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意:在我明白发生了什么之前,第一架飞机就已经撞上了大楼。
before在……之前;as当……时;after在……之后;until直到……为止。根据“The first plane had already hit the building”可知,飞机撞上大楼是发生在“我”明白发生了什么之前,应填before。
4. —________ will the new library be open to the public?
—In about two weeks.
A. How often B. How far C. How soon D. How long
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:——新图书馆多久会向公众开放?——大约两周后。
How often多久一次,询问频率;How far多远,询问距离;How soon多久以后,询问将来的时间,通常用“in+一段时间”来回答;How long多长时间,询问时间段。根据答语“In about two weeks.”可知,此处是询问将来的时间,即新图书馆多久会向公众开放,应填How soon。
5. Visiting Hongqi Canal in Henan Province is one of ________ study trips I have ever had.
A. educational B. more educational C. most educational D. the most educational
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意:参观河南的红旗渠是我曾经有过的最有教育意义的学习旅行之一。
根据“one of...study trips I have ever had”可知,此处是“one of+the+最高级+名词复数”结构,表示“最……之一”,因此空处用最高级the most educational。
6. Mind your behavior. You ________ make a lot of noise while visiting the museum.
A. mustn’t B. won’t C. may D. can
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意:注意你的举止。参观博物馆时你不准制造过多噪音。
mustn’t禁止,不准;won’t将不会;may可以,可能;can能,可以。根据前句“Mind your behavior.”及常识可知,博物馆里需要保持安静,此处表示禁止大声喧哗,应填mustn’t。
7. —What were you doing when I called you last night?
—Oh, I ________ Antiques Roadshow (鉴宝) on TV.
A. was watching B. watch C. have watched D. will watch
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意:——昨晚我给你打电话时你在做什么?——哦,我正在电视上看《鉴宝》节目。
根据“What were you doing when I called you last night?”可知,问句是过去进行时,询问过去某个时刻正在做什么,所以答句也应用过去进行时,其结构为“was/were+doing”。主语是“I”,be动词用was,所以此处应填was watching。
8. David is a tennis player. He to play tennis when he was six years old.
A. begins B. will begin C. began D. has begun
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:戴维是个网球运动员,六岁时就开始打网球了。从when he was six years old判断句子时态用一般过去时。故选C。
9. There is a big playground in our school. We often see students ________ there.
A. will run B. running C. ran D. have run
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意:我们学校有一个大操场。我们经常看到学生们在那里跑步。
根据“We often see students...there.”可知,此处强调看到某人正在做某事,用see sb doing sth,用现在分词形式running作宾语补足语。
10. The foreign students ________ quite a few places since they came to Beijing.
A. visited B. will visit C. are visiting D. have visited
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意:自从这些外国学生来到北京以来,他们已经参观了相当多的地方。
根据“since they came to Beijing”可知,本句是现在完成时,其结构是“have/has done”,主语“The foreign students”是复数形式,所以助动词用have,应填have visited。
11. The Anyang Museum in Henan Province ________ in 1958 and covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters.
A. built B. was built C. have built D. builds
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意:河南省的安阳博物馆建于1958年,占地面积超过2万平方米。
根据“in 1958”可知,句子时态为一般过去时,且主语“The Anyang Museum”与动词“build”之间是被动关系,表示“博物馆被建立”,因此使用一般过去时的被动语态“was built”。
12. —Could you tell me ________?
—Next Thursday afternoon.
A. when we visited the Capital Museum B. when did we visit the Capital Museum
C. when we will visit the Capital Museum D. when will we visit the Capital Museum
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:——你能告诉我我们什么时候参观首都博物馆吗?——下周四下午。
根据答语“Next Thursday afternoon”可知,此处询问的是将来参观的时间,问句应用一般将来时,且宾语从句要用陈述句语序,所以应填when we will visit the Capital Museum。
二、完形填空。(每题1分,共8分)
“A bird with a broken wing will never fly as high.” I’m sure that T.J. Ware was made to feel this way almost every day in school. By high school, T.J. was the most celebrated ____13____ in his town. He was always impolite, didn’t answer questions and got into lots of fights.
I met T.J. for the first time at a weekend leadership program. At the start of the program, T.J. was ____14____ and literally stood outside the circle of students with that “go ahead, impress me” look on his face. But slowly, the interactive games drew him in. When the groups started building a list of positive and negative things that occurred at school that year, T.J. had brilliant thoughts on those situations. The other students in T.J.’s group ____15____ his comments. All of a sudden T.J. felt like a part of the group, and before long he was ____16____ and treated like a leader.
The next few days, T.J. was very active in all the sessions. Later he joined the Homeless Project team. He knew something about poverty, hunger and hopelessness. The other students on the team were ____17____ with his passionate concern and ideas. By the end of the program, the students elected T.J. co-chairman of the team. Many people couldn’t believe that the principal (校长) would allow this crucial beginning to a three-year action plan to stay in the incapable hands of T.J. Ware. The principal reminded them that the purpose of the program was to uncover any positive feeling and strengthen its practice until true change can take place.
Two weeks later, T.J. and his friends led a group of 70 students in a ____18____ to collect food. To their surprise, they collected a school record: 2,854 cans of food in just two hours. As the local newspaper ____19____ the event with a full-page article, T.J. started showing up at school every day and answered questions from teachers for the first time. Later, he led a second project, yielding 9,000 cans of food in one day and taking care of 70 percent of the needed food for the homeless shelter for one year.
T.J. reminds us that a bird with a broken wing only needs ____20____. But once it has healed, it can fly higher than the rest. T.J. got a job. He became productive. He is flying quite nicely these days.
13. A. trouble-maker B. problem-solver C. peace-keeper D. risk-taker
14. A. carried out B. put out C. left out D. pulled out
15. A. decided B. welcomed C. proved D. translated
16. A. missed B. needed C. included D. loved
17. A. familiar B. impressed C. comfortable D. challenged
18. A. show B. break C. risk D. drive
19. A. covered B. completed C. canceled D. examined
20. A. replacing B. raising C. flying D. mending
【答案】13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述叛逆少年T.J.在集体活动中蜕变成长的故事,告诉我们:迷途者获得改正机会,便能重新绽放自我。
【13题详解】
句意:到高中时,T.J.是他镇上最出名的捣蛋鬼。
后文提到他总是举止粗鲁、不回答问题、经常打架,符合“麻烦制造者”的特征,所以选trouble-maker。problem-solver“解决问题的人”,peace-keeper“和平维护者”,risk-taker“敢于冒险的人”,三者均不符合他爱打架、不守规矩的人物特点。
【14题详解】
句意:在项目一开始,T.J.被排挤在外,真的站在学生圈子外面,脸上带着“尽管来,打动我”的神情。
后文明确提到他站在学生圈子外面,left out“被排除在外、被冷落”,符合语境。carried out“执行”,putout“熄灭”,pulled out“退出”,三者都无法体现他被孤立在群体外的状态。
【15题详解】
句意:T.J.小组里的其他同学接纳并欢迎了他的观点。
后文提到T.J.突然感觉自己是小组的一员,说明同学们认可、接纳了他的发言,welcomed“欢迎、接纳”,符合逻辑。decided“决定”,proved“证明”,translated“翻译”,三者都不能体现同学们接纳他观点的含义。
【16题详解】
句意:很快他就被大家接纳,被当作领导者对待。
前文他原本被排挤,现在融入集体,included“被包含在内、被接纳”,符合语境。missed“错过、想念”,needed“需要”,loved“喜爱”,三者都无法对应他从孤立到融入集体的转变。
【17题详解】
句意:小组里的其他同学对他满怀热忱的关怀和想法印象深刻。
后文同学们选举他担任团队联合主席,说明大家认可、打动于他的想法,impressed“印象深刻、被打动”,符合语境。familiar“熟悉的”,comfortable“舒适的”,challenged“受到挑战的”,三者都不符合大家认可他能力的文意。
【18题详解】
句意:两周后,T.J.和朋友们带领70名学生开展募捐行动收集食物。
drive在这里是固定用法,意为“公益募捐活动、有组织的行动”,符合收集救济食物的公益场景。show“演出、展示”,break“休息”,risk“冒险”,三者都不符合公益募捐的语境。
【19题详解】
句意:当地报纸用整版文章报道了这次活动。
cover是新闻固定用词,意为“报道(新闻事件)”,符合文意。completed“完成”,canceled“取消”,examined“检查”,三者都不能表示报纸报道新闻事件。
【20题详解】
句意:T.J.提醒我们,一只翅膀受伤的鸟只需要修复翅膀。
对应开头破题句“受伤翅膀的鸟再也飞不高”,后文提到翅膀痊愈后就能飞得更高,mending“修补、修复”,对应修复受伤的翅膀。replacing“替换”,raising“升起”,flying“飞行”,三者都不符合“修复受伤翅膀”的核心含义。
三、阅读理解。(每题2分,共26分)
(一) (A)
阅读下列博物馆的介绍,请根据不同人物的需求匹配上合适的博物馆,并将博物馆所对应的A、B、C、D选项填在相对应的位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。
A. The National Museum of Chinese Writing
The National Museum of Chinese Writing showcases a wide range of Chinese characters, including those of ethnic minorities, and emphasizes their historical and cultural significance. With the help of modern technology, such as interactive displays and digital presentations, learning about Chinese characters there becomes more engaging and accessible.
B. The Confucius Museum
Located in Qufu, the Confucius Museum houses an extensive collection of 700,000 cultural relics, focusing on the life, wisdom, and global influence of Confucius. Through vivid displays and detailed narratives, the museum brings Confucius’ teachings and ideas to life, making it a must-visit place for those interested in exploring traditional Chinese philosophy.
C. The Sanxingdui Archeological Site
Sanxingdui Archeological Site in Sichuan Province is even called “the origin of the civilization of the Yangtze River”. Visitors can find artifacts from as long as 5,000 years ago. There are bronze masks, jade items, and some gold objects. One of the most famous and precious treasures is the world’s oldest life-size standing human statue. It’s 260 cm tall and weighs 180 kilograms.
D. The Yinxu Museum
Situated at the 3,000-year-old Yin Ruins, the Yinxu Museum exhibits nearly 4,000 items or sets of cultural relics, including bronze, pottery, jade, and oracle bones. One of its most captivating features is a pottery sculpture that provides invaluable insight into the physical appearance of the people from the Shang Dynasty. This artifact highlights the artistry and cultural richness of the Shang civilization.
21. Tom: ________
I’m a teacher. I want to learn about the great ideas that have shaped Chinese society for thousands of years and great wisdom about teaching.
22. Helen: ________
As a history and culture video vlogger, I am interested in artifacts and pottery from ancient civilization. The theme of my next release is “A Glimpse into Yin-Shang Civilization”.
23. Mark: ________
I want to deliver a speech on the history and development of Chinese characters to exchange students who are on a visit to our school.
【答案】21. B 22. D
23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍四座中国特色博物馆,需根据三人需求匹配对应场馆。
【21题详解】
Tom想要了解塑造中国社会数千年的思想、教学相关的智慧;B段指出:“focusing on the life, wisdom, and global influence of Confucius”,说明孔子博物馆专注展示孔子的生平、儒家思想和教育智慧,因此完全符合Tom的需求。
【22题详解】
Helen的视频主题是殷商文明,想要研究商代的古文物与陶器;D段指出:“Situated at the 3,000-year-old Yin Ruins...including bronze, pottery, jade, and oracle bones”,说明殷墟博物馆坐落于3000年历史的殷墟遗址,展示包括商代陶器在内的大量殷商文物,因此符合Helen的创作需求。
【23题详解】
Mark需要准备关于汉字发展历史的演讲;A段指出:“showcases a wide range of Chinese characters...historical and cultural significance”,说明中国文字博物馆专门展示各类型汉字的发展与历史文化价值,因此能为Mark的演讲提供充足的参考,符合Mark的需求。
(B)
I remember driving to Palm Springs from San Diego two Thanksgivings ago. None of us pictured an icy blizzard (暴风雪) on our California vacation, but one hour into the drive, the first snowflake fell. My eyes lit up. I’d missed snow. Seeing it land on a prickly cactus (仙人掌) made my tears well up. How I longed for cold Minnesota, my hometown.
As the altitude rose, the storm got fierce. It wasn’t long before we had no choice but to pull over. As our car slid to a stop, I looked into the distance. A line of cars as long as the Mississippi River was lined up.
Just then, a car came from behind, suddenly changing direction to avoid hitting our car. The driver, an old man, slammed on the brakes (刹车), and his car drifted across the path. It didn’t take us too long to realize his car was awfully near the edge of the mountain and slowly creeping (慢慢移动) more and more towards the side of the cliff.
Suddenly, 10 people who were sitting in their cars leapt out. From the car window, I watched an inspiring scene. Four people took the chains that protected their tires off their cars and put them on the old man’s tires. One person shoveled the snow out from his tires and tried to break the ice with his boot. Just as the old man’s car and all his belongings were about to be lost off the edge of the cliff, people stepped up and let their kind hearts override the snowstorm.
Though it was minus 30 degrees centigrade, my heart was as warm as ever. This act of kindness just reminded me how thankful I am for people and moments like these.
24. Why did the author cry when he saw the snow?
A. He felt a little homesick. B. He disliked the bad weather.
C. He was surprised to see the snow. D. He was anxious about the traffic delay.
25. What happened to the old man’s car?
A. Its braking system failed. B. It was about to drop from the cliff.
C. It ran into the author’s car. D. It lost control due to the sudden speeding.
26. Which of the following can best describe the people involved?
A. Reliable and modest. B. Kind and easy-going.
C. Brave and cooperative. D. Enthusiastic and ambitious.
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者雪天被困山路时,目睹众人联手救助临崖遇险老人的故事。
【24题详解】
第一段提到:“How I longed for cold Minnesota, my hometown”,表明作者因看到雪思念家乡而落泪。
【25题详解】
第三段说明:“his car was awfully near the edge of the mountain and slowly creeping (慢慢移动) more and more towards the side of the cliff.”,说明老人的车即将坠崖。
【26题详解】
第四段描述:众人冒着严寒齐心帮忙救助老人,体现他们勇敢且团结协作。
(C)
Think back to your first memory. How old were you at the time? Chances are that you can’t remember anything earlier than kindergarten or primary school—nothing about your first words, steps, or solid food other than what your parents have later told you. This phenomenon is called “infantile amnesia”, due to which the majority of adults rarely remember things that happen to them before the age of three.
So why is it that we can’t remember being a baby? The answer lies in the way that our brain’s ability to store memories changes as we grow. At birth, a baby’s brain is only a quarter of its adult size, growing to three-quarters the size of an adult brain by age two. This increase is associated with a growth in the number of brain cells—called neurons (神经元)—and the connections between these cells.
A part of the brain that is particularly important in forming memories is the hippocampus (海马体), says Dr Dhanisha Jhaveri, a researcher at The University of Queensland. This region stores autobiographical memories (自传记忆) from specific events in our lives. “In the hippocampus, new neurons are constantly being created. In adulthood, new cells are still being produced, but the rate or speed of production in the hippocampus slows down,” says Dr Jhaveri.
Neuroscientists believe that the rapid rate at which brain cells are being produced in childhood could be the cause of infantile amnesia. Because so many new neurons are being produced and form connections with each other in memory circuits, they might disrupt (扰乱) existing networks of memories that have already formed.
Despite this memory loss, childhood experiences have been found to influence adult behavior years later, which suggests that traces of these memories could be stored somewhere in the brain that isn’t easy to access.
In research in animals, scientists have found that latent (潜在的) traces of early experiences remain in the brain for a long time, and can later be triggered (触发) by a reminder. It highlights the important influence of early life experiences on mental and emotional well-being later in life.
27. What is infantile amnesia?
A. The inability to form memories during adulthood.
B. The inability to recall early experiences.
C. The influence on existing memory networks.
D. The influence on mental and emotional well-being.
28. What do we learn about the brain according to the passage?
A. New neurons disrupt existing memory circuits.
B. The hippocampus plays a negative role in one’s memory.
C. A baby’s brain is three-quarters the size of an adult brain.
D. Brain cells are being produced more rapidly in adulthood.
29. What does the research in animals show?
A. Memories are stored separately in their brain.
B. Memories are mainly formed when they are young.
C. Early experiences have a long-term impact on life.
D. Early experiences are easy to be triggered by a reminder.
30. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. What Is the Science Behind Infantile Amnesia
B. How the Hippocampus Contributes to Infantile Amnesia
C. Why Early Childhood Memories Fade Over Time
D. What Influence Neurons Have on Early Brain Development
【答案】27. B 28. A 29. C 30. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,解释婴儿期遗忘现象,从大脑发育、海马体与神经元角度说明原因,并提及早期记忆的潜在影响。
【27题详解】
第一段指出:“This phenomenon is called ‘infantile amnesia’, due to which the majority of adults rarely remember things that happen to them before the age of three”,说明婴儿期遗忘是几乎不记得自己在三岁之前所经历的事情,即无法回忆早年经历。
【28题详解】
第四段说明:“so many new neurons are being produced and form connections with each other in memory circuits, they might disrupt existing networks of memories”,新神经元不断生成,并在记忆回路中彼此形成连接,这可能会扰乱现有的记忆网络。
【29题详解】
最后一段提到:“It highlights the important influence of early life experiences on mental and emotional well-being later in life”,说明动物研究表明早期生活经历对日后心理和情绪健康所产生的重要影响。
【30题详解】
全文围绕“婴儿期遗忘”这一现象,解释其背后的科学原因,包括大脑发育、海马体中新神经元的快速生成对记忆的干扰等。选项A“What Is the Science Behind Infantile Amnesia”准确概括了文章主旨。
(D)
In today’s digital age, where a vast ocean of information is just a click away, the question appears: can one learn too much? Given that, no individual can grasp all of the human knowledge. However, there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction, a state of being overburdened by too much information.
Consider a scenario where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal. You begin by conducting extensive research, diving deep into the subject. As you absorb more information, it paradoxically (矛盾地) feels like your understanding diminishes. Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more complex and out of reach.
This situation is a common trap: the endless pursuit of more information. Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable, that is to say, there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this pursuit obstructs practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, you’ll find yourself stuck, unable to achieve your desired outcomes.
An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing. Gather essential information, then transition into action swiftly or quickly, even if you feel somewhat unprepared. This is often the best way to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.
The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here. A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually mastered. This method is applicable to goal achievement too. By engaging in action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly, you gradually move closer to your goals.
In summary, while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable, it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action. Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. It’s through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our aspirations or goals. This balanced approach is key to overcoming the paralysis of overlearning and actively moving towards realizing your ambitions.
31. According to the passage, what stops people from achieving the goal?
A. The distraction caused by unrelated tasks.
B. The confusion caused by too much information.
C. The inability to find relevant information.
D. The desire to learn basic concepts or strategies.
32. What does the underlined word “obstructs” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?
A. helps B. guides C. stops D. improves
33. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
A. To highlight the importance of pursuing knowledge.
B. To introduce the bad influence of information overload.
C. To show the detailed process of learning to walk.
D. To stress the balance between learning and doing.
【答案】31. B 32. C 33. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文,论述了过度信息学习会阻碍行动,提出应平衡学习与实践的观点。
【31题详解】
第一段指出事实:“excessive learning can lead to inaction, a state of being overburdened by too much information”,明确说明过量信息带来的困惑会让人们停滞不前、无法实现目标。
【32题详解】
第三段交代语境:“issues arise when this pursuit obstructs practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, you’ll find yourself stuck”,后文prevents“阻止”是对划线词的同义解释,因此obstructs意为“阻止”,与stops同义。
【33题详解】
第四段第一句点明主旨:“An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing”,这表明文章核心主旨是强调学习与行动之间的平衡。
第二部分
本部分共5题,共20分。根据题目要求,完成相应任务。
四、阅读表达。(34-36题每题2分,37题4分,共10分)
Many studies have shown that drinking plenty of water a day is good for our health. People are paying careful attention to that advice, and millions of people choose to buy bottled water to drink. Unfortunately, many of these plastic water bottles are being thrown away. It can take several centuries for these bottles to break down.
For the last several years, three designers from Imperial College in London, England, have been working to address the problem of plastic bottles. The team’s goal is to make the waste plastic bottles disappear. To achieve that goal, these designers have developed a unique product called Ooho.
Believe it or not, the Ooho is several small mouthfuls of water wrapped in a golf-ball-sized bubble. You can make a hole in its skin and drink the water out of it. You can also throw the entire bubble in your mouth—no bottle needed! Ooho’s skin is made from seaweed (海草). It is nearly tasteless and easy for the body to take in. If people would rather not eat it, however, the skin can be thrown away. In less than a month, it will break down completely.
The skin is very affordable to make. First a ball of water is frozen in a special chemical solution (化学溶液). Next, it is put in a solution made of brown seaweed. Each bubble costs less than two cents to make. It is, therefore, a far cheaper replacement for plastic bottles.
The three designers have been figuring out the drawbacks and searching for possible solutions. For example, the Ooho is great if someone just wants a single mouthful of water. But what if the person is especially thirsty and wants more? They are exploring the idea of making bigger bubbles and also searching for a way to connect several bubbles together. Another problem with the product is how to transport it in packaging that is safe for the environment but still protects the bubbles from breaking.
To find out if people are interested in Ooho, the designers have plans in place to hand out their bubbles next year at sporting events like marathons, as well as at entertainment sites. If Ooho becomes popular, people across the country may soon find themselves eating their water instead of drinking it!
34. How long does it take for the plastic bottles to break down?
____________________________
35. What goal do the designers of the unique product want to achieve?
____________________________
36. How much does each bubble of the product cost?
____________________________
37. Would you like to buy the Ooho products? Why or why not? (Please give at least 2 reasons.)
____________________________
【答案】34. It takes several centuries.
35. They want to make the waste plastic bottles disappear.
36. Each bubble costs less than two cents.
37. Yes, I would like to buy it. First, it is environmentally friendly because it can break down completely in less than a month and won’t pollute the earth. Second, it is very cheap and safe. Each bubble costs less than two cents and its skin is made from seaweed.
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了可替代塑料瓶的绿色产品Ooho的研发背景、优点与不足。
【34题详解】
第一段最后一句提到时长:“It can take several centuries for these bottles to break down”,这是原文的具体时长信息,直接提取答案。
【35题详解】
第二段倒数第二句提到目标:“The team’s goal is to make the waste plastic bottles disappear”,因此答案是原文直接信息。
【36题详解】
第四段倒数第三句提到费用:“Each bubble costs less than two cents to make”,可直接提取答案。
【37题详解】
本题是开放性试题,答案不唯一,结合文章内容,从Ooho产品的优缺点说明自己是否愿意购买的原因作答即可。
五、文段表达。(10分)
38. 从下面两个题目中任选一题,根据中文和英文提示,完成一盘不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已经给出的内容不计入总词数。所给提示词仅供选用。请不要出现你的校名和姓名。
题目一:
38. 中国科技馆 (China Science and Technology Museum) 是公众了解科学,探索未知的重要窗口,是青少年科学教育的基地。
假如你是李华,请你写一封信邀请交换生Chris和你们班同学一起去参观科技馆,并告知他出行的时间和方式、主要活动内容,以及在参观时需要注意的事项。
提示词语:school bus, exhibition, development, lecture, silent, behavior
提示问题:When are you going to visit the science museum and how are you going there?
What activities are you going to get involved in?
What should you pay attention to while visiting?
Dear Chris,
How is it going? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Chris,
How is it going?
To enjoy the beauty of science, I’m writing to warmly invite you to visit China Science and Technology Museum with our classmates.
For this trip, we will set out this Saturday morning, and the school bus will offer us a comfortable ride to the museum. There are fantastic scientific exhibition halls for us to explore. We will also attend a great science lecture, which helps us learn about the fast development of modern Chinese technology.
During the visit, keeping silent in exhibition areas is a basic rule. Polite behavior is also required for every visitor. This educational trip will surely open our eyes to the amazing world of science.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【详解】写作步骤
[第一步:审题立意]
确定文体:邀请类书信作文,用一般将来时为主
明确要点:出行时间及方式、参观主要活动内容、参观注意事项
确定人称:第一人称(I/my)
[第二步:构思布局]
三段式正文结构:
第一部分:说明出行计划(出行时间、交通方式)
第二部分:介绍参观活动内容(参观展览、聆听讲座、了解科技发展)
第三部分:说明参观期间需要遵守的注意事项(保持安静、文明举止)
[第三步:要点展开]
要点一:出行安排
确定时间:set out this Saturday morning/leave on Sunday morning/start the trip next Friday/go there on Saturday afternoon/take the visit this weekend等
校车出行:the school bus will offer us a comfortable ride/take the school bus together/go there by school bus /take our school bus there/get there on the school bus等
要点二:参观活动
参观展览:explore science exhibition halls/enjoy technology shows/enjoy different exhibitions/watch scientific displays/visit exhibition rooms等
聆听讲座:attend a great science lecture/a useful lecture/a knowledge lecture/listen to a science talk等
要点三:活动收获
了解发展:learn about the fast development of modern technology/know about China’s scientific development/understand technology development/等
拓宽视野:open our eyes to the world of science/gain more scientific knowledge/learn useful scientific facts/develop our interest in science/know more about science等
要点四:参观须知
保持安静:keep silent in exhibition areas/stay silent in the museum/don’t make loud noise/keep quiet everywhere/remain silent indoors等
文明举止:polite behavior/behave well in public places/obey museum rules/have good behavior/follow public rules等
题目二:
39. 集体活动如同淬炼品格的熔炉,在团队协作中我们凝聚信念之光,向着共同愿景砥砺前行。
毕业在即,学校英语社团正在组织主题为“United, We Succeeded”的演讲比赛。假如你是李华,请你写一份演讲稿,回忆一次令你难忘的集体活动,并谈谈你的感受和收获。
提示词语:sports, encourage, pull together, successful
提示问题:What activity did you do together?
How did you feel in the activity?
What have you learned from it?
Teamwork is the cornerstone of success. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Hello everyone. I’m Li Hua. Today I want to share an unforgettable team activity with you.
Last term, our class took part in a sports meeting. We competed with other classes in the relay race on the school playground. At first, we felt nervous and worried and we were not confident enough. Luckily, classmates cheered up quickly and we became confident again. We pulled together tightly and tried our best to run. We never gave up easily. Finally, we finished the race successfully and came first.
From this experience, I learned the importance of teamwork. Teamwork is the cornerstone of success. Thank you!
【解析】
【详解】写作步骤
[第一步:审题立意]
确定文体:回忆叙事演讲稿,以一般过去时为主
明确要点:集体活动、活动感受、协作过程、收获感悟
确定人称:第一人称(I/we)
[第二步:构思布局]
三段式结构:
开头段:问候开场,点明演讲主题,引出难忘集体活动
主体段:交代活动背景、描写活动感受、叙述协作过程、总结活动结果
结尾段:总结全文,升华主题
[第三步:要点展开]
要点一:集体活动
交代背景:took part in a sports meeting/joined the relay race/had a class sports activity/with all my classmates等
详述赛事:competed with other classes/started the race quickly/had a close match/passed the running stick等
要点二:活动感受
赛前紧张:felt nervous and worried/felt upset and anxious/were afraid of losing the game/our hearts beat fast等
备受鼓舞:became confident again/cheered up quickly/felt full of energy/felt warm and hopeful/were full of courage等
要点三:协作过程
同心协力:pulled together tightly/worked together as a team/supported one another/helped each other warmly等
奋勇拼搏:tried our best to run/ran as fast as possible/fought for our class/kept moving forward/kept going bravely等
要点四:收获感悟
终获成功:finished the race successfully/won the final match/came first in the race/got good grades/achieved our goals等
体悟成长:learned the importance of teamwork/understand team spirit well/gain meaningful experience/learn valuable lessons等
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2024-2025学年度初三第二学期英语练习2
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命题人:吴平平 审题人:陈晨
考生须知
1. 本试卷共8页,满分60分,考试时间90分钟。
2. 请按照题目顺序作答,主观题在答题卡答题区域内作答。
3. 选择题用2B铅笔涂卡。其他试题用黑色签字笔作答。
第一部分
本部分共33题,共40分。在每题列出的四个选项中,选择最符合题目要求的一项。
一、单项填空。(每题0.5分,共6分)
1. Xiaoyu is a teacher in our school. He teaches ________ math.
A. our B. us C. we D. ourselves
2. ________ the end of that day, over 10,000 people had phoned the TV station for more information.
A. Until B. For C. By D. On
3. The first plane had already hit the building ________ I knew what was going on,
A. before B. as C. after D. until
4. —________ will the new library be open to the public?
—In about two weeks.
A. How often B. How far C. How soon D. How long
5. Visiting Hongqi Canal in Henan Province is one of ________ study trips I have ever had.
A. educational B. more educational C. most educational D. the most educational
6. Mind your behavior. You ________ make a lot of noise while visiting the museum.
A. mustn’t B. won’t C. may D. can
7. —What were you doing when I called you last night?
—Oh, I ________ Antiques Roadshow (鉴宝) on TV.
A. was watching B. watch C. have watched D. will watch
8. David is a tennis player. He to play tennis when he was six years old.
A. begins B. will begin C. began D. has begun
9. There is a big playground in our school. We often see students ________ there.
A. will run B. running C. ran D. have run
10. The foreign students ________ quite a few places since they came to Beijing.
A. visited B. will visit C. are visiting D. have visited
11. The Anyang Museum in Henan Province ________ in 1958 and covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters.
A. built B. was built C. have built D. builds
12. —Could you tell me ________?
—Next Thursday afternoon.
A. when we visited the Capital Museum B. when did we visit the Capital Museum
C. when we will visit the Capital Museum D. when will we visit the Capital Museum
二、完形填空。(每题1分,共8分)
“A bird with a broken wing will never fly as high.” I’m sure that T.J. Ware was made to feel this way almost every day in school. By high school, T.J. was the most celebrated ____13____ in his town. He was always impolite, didn’t answer questions and got into lots of fights.
I met T.J. for the first time at a weekend leadership program. At the start of the program, T.J. was ____14____ and literally stood outside the circle of students with that “go ahead, impress me” look on his face. But slowly, the interactive games drew him in. When the groups started building a list of positive and negative things that occurred at school that year, T.J. had brilliant thoughts on those situations. The other students in T.J.’s group ____15____ his comments. All of a sudden T.J. felt like a part of the group, and before long he was ____16____ and treated like a leader.
The next few days, T.J. was very active in all the sessions. Later he joined the Homeless Project team. He knew something about poverty, hunger and hopelessness. The other students on the team were ____17____ with his passionate concern and ideas. By the end of the program, the students elected T.J. co-chairman of the team. Many people couldn’t believe that the principal (校长) would allow this crucial beginning to a three-year action plan to stay in the incapable hands of T.J. Ware. The principal reminded them that the purpose of the program was to uncover any positive feeling and strengthen its practice until true change can take place.
Two weeks later, T.J. and his friends led a group of 70 students in a ____18____ to collect food. To their surprise, they collected a school record: 2,854 cans of food in just two hours. As the local newspaper ____19____ the event with a full-page article, T.J. started showing up at school every day and answered questions from teachers for the first time. Later, he led a second project, yielding 9,000 cans of food in one day and taking care of 70 percent of the needed food for the homeless shelter for one year.
T.J. reminds us that a bird with a broken wing only needs ____20____. But once it has healed, it can fly higher than the rest. T.J. got a job. He became productive. He is flying quite nicely these days.
13. A. trouble-maker B. problem-solver C. peace-keeper D. risk-taker
14. A. carried out B. put out C. left out D. pulled out
15. A. decided B. welcomed C. proved D. translated
16. A. missed B. needed C. included D. loved
17. A. familiar B. impressed C. comfortable D. challenged
18. A. show B. break C. risk D. drive
19. A. covered B. completed C. canceled D. examined
20. A. replacing B. raising C. flying D. mending
三、阅读理解。(每题2分,共26分)
(一) (A)
阅读下列博物馆的介绍,请根据不同人物的需求匹配上合适的博物馆,并将博物馆所对应的A、B、C、D选项填在相对应的位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。
A. The National Museum of Chinese Writing
The National Museum of Chinese Writing showcases a wide range of Chinese characters, including those of ethnic minorities, and emphasizes their historical and cultural significance. With the help of modern technology, such as interactive displays and digital presentations, learning about Chinese characters there becomes more engaging and accessible.
B. The Confucius Museum
Located in Qufu, the Confucius Museum houses an extensive collection of 700,000 cultural relics, focusing on the life, wisdom, and global influence of Confucius. Through vivid displays and detailed narratives, the museum brings Confucius’ teachings and ideas to life, making it a must-visit place for those interested in exploring traditional Chinese philosophy.
C. The Sanxingdui Archeological Site
Sanxingdui Archeological Site in Sichuan Province is even called “the origin of the civilization of the Yangtze River”. Visitors can find artifacts from as long as 5,000 years ago. There are bronze masks, jade items, and some gold objects. One of the most famous and precious treasures is the world’s oldest life-size standing human statue. It’s 260 cm tall and weighs 180 kilograms.
D. The Yinxu Museum
Situated at the 3,000-year-old Yin Ruins, the Yinxu Museum exhibits nearly 4,000 items or sets of cultural relics, including bronze, pottery, jade, and oracle bones. One of its most captivating features is a pottery sculpture that provides invaluable insight into the physical appearance of the people from the Shang Dynasty. This artifact highlights the artistry and cultural richness of the Shang civilization.
21. Tom: ________
I’m a teacher. I want to learn about the great ideas that have shaped Chinese society for thousands of years and great wisdom about teaching.
22. Helen: ________
As a history and culture video vlogger, I am interested in artifacts and pottery from ancient civilization. The theme of my next release is “A Glimpse into Yin-Shang Civilization”.
23. Mark: ________
I want to deliver a speech on the history and development of Chinese characters to exchange students who are on a visit to our school.
(B)
I remember driving to Palm Springs from San Diego two Thanksgivings ago. None of us pictured an icy blizzard (暴风雪) on our California vacation, but one hour into the drive, the first snowflake fell. My eyes lit up. I’d missed snow. Seeing it land on a prickly cactus (仙人掌) made my tears well up. How I longed for cold Minnesota, my hometown.
As the altitude rose, the storm got fierce. It wasn’t long before we had no choice but to pull over. As our car slid to a stop, I looked into the distance. A line of cars as long as the Mississippi River was lined up.
Just then, a car came from behind, suddenly changing direction to avoid hitting our car. The driver, an old man, slammed on the brakes (刹车), and his car drifted across the path. It didn’t take us too long to realize his car was awfully near the edge of the mountain and slowly creeping (慢慢移动) more and more towards the side of the cliff.
Suddenly, 10 people who were sitting in their cars leapt out. From the car window, I watched an inspiring scene. Four people took the chains that protected their tires off their cars and put them on the old man’s tires. One person shoveled the snow out from his tires and tried to break the ice with his boot. Just as the old man’s car and all his belongings were about to be lost off the edge of the cliff, people stepped up and let their kind hearts override the snowstorm.
Though it was minus 30 degrees centigrade, my heart was as warm as ever. This act of kindness just reminded me how thankful I am for people and moments like these.
24. Why did the author cry when he saw the snow?
A. He felt a little homesick. B. He disliked the bad weather.
C. He was surprised to see the snow. D. He was anxious about the traffic delay.
25. What happened to the old man’s car?
A. Its braking system failed. B. It was about to drop from the cliff.
C. It ran into the author’s car. D. It lost control due to the sudden speeding.
26. Which of the following can best describe the people involved?
A. Reliable and modest. B. Kind and easy-going.
C. Brave and cooperative. D. Enthusiastic and ambitious.
(C)
Think back to your first memory. How old were you at the time? Chances are that you can’t remember anything earlier than kindergarten or primary school—nothing about your first words, steps, or solid food other than what your parents have later told you. This phenomenon is called “infantile amnesia”, due to which the majority of adults rarely remember things that happen to them before the age of three.
So why is it that we can’t remember being a baby? The answer lies in the way that our brain’s ability to store memories changes as we grow. At birth, a baby’s brain is only a quarter of its adult size, growing to three-quarters the size of an adult brain by age two. This increase is associated with a growth in the number of brain cells—called neurons (神经元)—and the connections between these cells.
A part of the brain that is particularly important in forming memories is the hippocampus (海马体), says Dr Dhanisha Jhaveri, a researcher at The University of Queensland. This region stores autobiographical memories (自传记忆) from specific events in our lives. “In the hippocampus, new neurons are constantly being created. In adulthood, new cells are still being produced, but the rate or speed of production in the hippocampus slows down,” says Dr Jhaveri.
Neuroscientists believe that the rapid rate at which brain cells are being produced in childhood could be the cause of infantile amnesia. Because so many new neurons are being produced and form connections with each other in memory circuits, they might disrupt (扰乱) existing networks of memories that have already formed.
Despite this memory loss, childhood experiences have been found to influence adult behavior years later, which suggests that traces of these memories could be stored somewhere in the brain that isn’t easy to access.
In research in animals, scientists have found that latent (潜在的) traces of early experiences remain in the brain for a long time, and can later be triggered (触发) by a reminder. It highlights the important influence of early life experiences on mental and emotional well-being later in life.
27. What is infantile amnesia?
A. The inability to form memories during adulthood.
B. The inability to recall early experiences.
C. The influence on existing memory networks.
D. The influence on mental and emotional well-being.
28. What do we learn about the brain according to the passage?
A. New neurons disrupt existing memory circuits.
B. The hippocampus plays a negative role in one’s memory.
C. A baby’s brain is three-quarters the size of an adult brain.
D. Brain cells are being produced more rapidly in adulthood.
29. What does the research in animals show?
A. Memories are stored separately in their brain.
B. Memories are mainly formed when they are young.
C. Early experiences have a long-term impact on life.
D. Early experiences are easy to be triggered by a reminder.
30. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. What Is the Science Behind Infantile Amnesia
B. How the Hippocampus Contributes to Infantile Amnesia
C. Why Early Childhood Memories Fade Over Time
D. What Influence Neurons Have on Early Brain Development
(D)
In today’s digital age, where a vast ocean of information is just a click away, the question appears: can one learn too much? Given that, no individual can grasp all of the human knowledge. However, there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction, a state of being overburdened by too much information.
Consider a scenario where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal. You begin by conducting extensive research, diving deep into the subject. As you absorb more information, it paradoxically (矛盾地) feels like your understanding diminishes. Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more complex and out of reach.
This situation is a common trap: the endless pursuit of more information. Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable, that is to say, there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this pursuit obstructs practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, you’ll find yourself stuck, unable to achieve your desired outcomes.
An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing. Gather essential information, then transition into action swiftly or quickly, even if you feel somewhat unprepared. This is often the best way to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.
The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here. A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually mastered. This method is applicable to goal achievement too. By engaging in action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly, you gradually move closer to your goals.
In summary, while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable, it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action. Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. It’s through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our aspirations or goals. This balanced approach is key to overcoming the paralysis of overlearning and actively moving towards realizing your ambitions.
31. According to the passage, what stops people from achieving the goal?
A. The distraction caused by unrelated tasks.
B. The confusion caused by too much information.
C. The inability to find relevant information.
D. The desire to learn basic concepts or strategies.
32. What does the underlined word “obstructs” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?
A. helps B. guides C. stops D. improves
33. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
A. To highlight the importance of pursuing knowledge.
B. To introduce the bad influence of information overload.
C. To show the detailed process of learning to walk.
D. To stress the balance between learning and doing.
第二部分
本部分共5题,共20分。根据题目要求,完成相应任务。
四、阅读表达。(34-36题每题2分,37题4分,共10分)
Many studies have shown that drinking plenty of water a day is good for our health. People are paying careful attention to that advice, and millions of people choose to buy bottled water to drink. Unfortunately, many of these plastic water bottles are being thrown away. It can take several centuries for these bottles to break down.
For the last several years, three designers from Imperial College in London, England, have been working to address the problem of plastic bottles. The team’s goal is to make the waste plastic bottles disappear. To achieve that goal, these designers have developed a unique product called Ooho.
Believe it or not, the Ooho is several small mouthfuls of water wrapped in a golf-ball-sized bubble. You can make a hole in its skin and drink the water out of it. You can also throw the entire bubble in your mouth—no bottle needed! Ooho’s skin is made from seaweed (海草). It is nearly tasteless and easy for the body to take in. If people would rather not eat it, however, the skin can be thrown away. In less than a month, it will break down completely.
The skin is very affordable to make. First a ball of water is frozen in a special chemical solution (化学溶液). Next, it is put in a solution made of brown seaweed. Each bubble costs less than two cents to make. It is, therefore, a far cheaper replacement for plastic bottles.
The three designers have been figuring out the drawbacks and searching for possible solutions. For example, the Ooho is great if someone just wants a single mouthful of water. But what if the person is especially thirsty and wants more? They are exploring the idea of making bigger bubbles and also searching for a way to connect several bubbles together. Another problem with the product is how to transport it in packaging that is safe for the environment but still protects the bubbles from breaking.
To find out if people are interested in Ooho, the designers have plans in place to hand out their bubbles next year at sporting events like marathons, as well as at entertainment sites. If Ooho becomes popular, people across the country may soon find themselves eating their water instead of drinking it!
34. How long does it take for the plastic bottles to break down?
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35. What goal do the designers of the unique product want to achieve?
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36. How much does each bubble of the product cost?
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37. Would you like to buy the Ooho products? Why or why not? (Please give at least 2 reasons.)
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五、文段表达。(10分)
38. 从下面两个题目中任选一题,根据中文和英文提示,完成一盘不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已经给出的内容不计入总词数。所给提示词仅供选用。请不要出现你的校名和姓名。
题目一:
38. 中国科技馆 (China Science and Technology Museum) 是公众了解科学,探索未知的重要窗口,是青少年科学教育的基地。
假如你是李华,请你写一封信邀请交换生Chris和你们班同学一起去参观科技馆,并告知他出行的时间和方式、主要活动内容,以及在参观时需要注意的事项。
提示词语:school bus, exhibition, development, lecture, silent, behavior
提示问题:When are you going to visit the science museum and how are you going there?
What activities are you going to get involved in?
What should you pay attention to while visiting?
Dear Chris,
How is it going? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
题目二:
39. 集体活动如同淬炼品格的熔炉,在团队协作中我们凝聚信念之光,向着共同愿景砥砺前行。
毕业在即,学校英语社团正在组织主题为“United, We Succeeded”的演讲比赛。假如你是李华,请你写一份演讲稿,回忆一次令你难忘的集体活动,并谈谈你的感受和收获。
提示词语:sports, encourage, pull together, successful
提示问题:What activity did you do together?
How did you feel in the activity?
What have you learned from it?
Teamwork is the cornerstone of success. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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