福州延安中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考初三英语试卷

福州延安中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考 初三英语试卷 (满分150分，完卷时间120分钟) I．听力部分（共三大题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节 听句子 听下面五个句子，从每小题所给的三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的选项。 （每个句子读两遍） 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. 3. A. B. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. 第二节 听对话 听下面7段对话，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳答案。（每段对话读两遍） 听第1段对话，回答第6小题。 6. How does Tom usually come to school? A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By subway. 听第2段对话，回答第7小题。 7. Who did the boy visit in Xiamen? A. His brother. B. His sister. C. His uncle. 听第3段对话，回答第8小题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. On the train. B. At home. C. In the street. 听第4段对话，回答第9小题。 9. How much does the man pay for the cakes? A. 5 yuan. B. 8 yuan. C. 10 yuan. 听第5段对话，回答第10、11小题。 10. What happened to Bruce this morning? A. He hurt his arms. B. He lost his bike. C. He was late for school. 11. What’s the relationship between the two speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Doctor and patient. C. Classmates. 听第6段对话，回答第12、13小题。 12. What’s the date today? A. March 11th. B. March 12th. C. March 20th. 13. What are the speakers talking about? A. How to plant trees. B. How to protect the environment. C. How to use plastic bags. 听第7段对话，回答第14、15小题。 14. What was the weather like during Celia’s camping trip? A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy. 15. How long did Celia stay there? A. For 2 days B. For 3 days. C. For 5 days. 第三节 听短文 根据你所听到的短文内容，完成下面表格，每空填一词。（短文读三遍） A Class on How to Make Mind Maps Time At 3:00 p.m. this 16. ______. Place In the 17. ______ classroom in the school library. Teacher Mr. Zhang from Peking University who has worked on study skills for 18. ______ years. Activities ♦ Learn three basic ways of making mind maps. ♦ 19. ______ a simple mind map and discuss it with others. Prize A(n) 20. ______ written by Mr. Zhang. II．单项选择（每小题1分，满分15分） 21. In the 2026 Fuzhou Lantern Festival, the giant “Fu Fish” broke the world record for the largest floating lantern. The right pronunciation of the underlined word is ______. A. /’rekɔ:d/ B. /rɪ’kɔ:d/ C. /’rɪkəd/ 22. My cousin wants to become ______ engineer when he grows up, and he dreams of working at ______ university in Beijing. A. a; the B. an; a C. the; an 23 Many students watched the live science class from the space station ______ the morning of March 23, 2026. A. in B. on C. at 24. Lily needs a glass of water ______. She hasn’t drunk anything all day. A. badly B. hardly C. properly 25. — Peter was picked out to be on the school volleyball team. — His height gives him a big ______. A. situation B. achievement C. advantage 26. Suzhou, the host city, will try ______ best to make the 2026 ISF Football World Cup a great success. A. its B. our C. their 27. ______ you are honest with others, you won’t win their true trust and respect. A. If B. Though C. Unless 28. Winning the competition made her feel ______ and encouraged her to reach higher goals. A. confident B. nervous C. lonely 29. — Look! The classroom is beautiful with many balloons and flowers. — Yes, the students ______ it for the coming art festival. A. will decorate B. were decorating C. have decorated 30. —Our school plans to have a sports meet tomorrow. —Yes. But in case of rain, we will have lessons ______ instead. A. as usual B. on purpose C. by mistake 31 Football doesn’t ______ words, but it can break down walls and bring people together on and off the field. A. manage B. require C. print 32. The dishes in this restaurant are so fresh. They ______ be pre-made. A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. can’t 33. The future of education ______ greatly as AI technologies develop quickly. A. influences B. will be influenced C. will influence 34. — The Ancient Town of Luozhou seems to be popular these days. ______ is it away from our school? — About 17 kilometers. A. How soon B. How long C. How far 35. — I’m going to buy a car. Any advice, John? — Well, it depends on ______. If money isn’t a problem, you can buy an expensive one. A. when you will buy one B. how much you can afford C. what color you like III．完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分15分） In Xuanwei, Yunnan, the Guanzhai Primary School sits about 550 meters above Nizhu River Canyon. For a long time, it took children nearly three long hours to    36    school. Today, they can take the “Sky School Bus” to school in about 30 minutes! It is quite a great    37    for the children and their families. The “Sky School Bus” includes a cableway (索道) and a lift. At first, some children were a bit    38    of the new ride. But nowadays, they think it’s fun! The lift goes up so    39    that they say, “In the blink of an eye (眨眼的工夫), I’m at the top!” Thanks to the “Sky School Bus”, they no longer have to    40    the steep (陡峭的) rocks. Children race to the lift and are    41    to see the river getting farther away from them. Zhao Suzhen, a mother from Guanzhai Village, remembers when it took her more than three hours to go to school with her    42    child. Now, with the “Sky School Bus”, her younger child can reach school in half an hour! Yan Ling, a mother of another student in Guanzhai Primary School,    43    as she talks about how much easier it is for her child to go to school these days.    44    the “Sky School Bus”, the children can pay attention to their studies without worrying about the route to school. The Nizhu River community has waited for this change for years, and their dreams have    45   ! What great joy they have! 36. A. leave B. finish C. reach 37. A. change B. game C. challenge 38. A. tired B. scared C. proud 39. A. successfully B. gradually C. quickly 40. A. climb B. contact C. touch 41. A. excited B. lucky C. sad 42. A. smarter B. elder C. heavier 43. A. agrees B. grows C. smiles 44. A. Instead of B. Because of C. In case of 45. A. come true B. come back C. come out IV．阅读理解（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 阅读下面A、B、C、D四篇短文，根据短文内容，从题中所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。（每小题2分，满分40分） A Last month, Maria went on a trip to Mount Wuyi and stayed at a local hotel. Before she checked out, the staff scanned a QR code for her, inviting her to complete a digital survey on the hotel’s official WeChat Mini Program, in which she can score services and even leave voice comments (评价). Now let’s take a look at her impression of the hotel. Dear Maria, Thank you for providing valuable information on your hotel experience. • Time to stay: 6:30 p.m., March 18th — 2:00 p.m., March 21st Hotel services: Check-in Efficiency (登记入住) ★★★☆☆ “Pretty quick, no waiting” Breakfast Quality ★★★★☆ “Fresh fruits and local tea were great” Response (响应) Speed ★☆☆☆☆ “Waiter took half an hour to bring extra towels” Hotel Environment: Lighting Comfort ★★★★★ “Warm lighting made the room cozy” Background Music ★★★★☆ “Soft jazz, not too loud” Room Cleanliness ★★★★★ “Bathroom and bed were spotless” 46. How many nights did Maria stay in the Hotel? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5. 47. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Maria was satisfied with the hotel’s room environment. B. Maria scanned a QR code to check out. C. Maria gave 4 stars to the lighting in the room. D. The hotel won’t improve its service in the future. 48. What does Maria think of the background music? A. Boring and meaningless. B. Fast and exciting. C. Soft and proper. D. Loud and uncomfortable. 49. Which picture best shows Maria’s worst experience in the hotel? A. B. C. D. 50. Where can we probably read this passage? A. In a travel magazine. B. In a science textbook. C. In a story novel. D. In a sports newspaper. B About a week later, Eva seemed much better. She started to play in the garden again, laughing like before. Her father was hopeful and happy, but Miss Ophelia and the doctor were not so sure — and neither was Eva herself. One afternoon, her father called her over with a gift. “You’re getting better now, aren’t you, dear?” he asked gently, holding her hand. Eva looked at him and began to cry. “Papa, I’m going to leave you soon I have things I want to tell you before I get weaker.” He held her close. “Don’t say that. You’re just tired from the illness.” “No, Papa. I’m not sad for myself, but for you — and for our slaves (奴隶). They love me and they are so kind to me. I wish they could all be free.” “Don’t you think we treat them well?” he asked. “Yes, but what will happen to them if something happens to you? Some people buy husbands but not wives, or mothers but not their children. They separate families. Papa, when I’m gone, will you try to set them free?” St. Clare held her tighter (更紧地). “You’re all I have in the world. I’ll do anything you ask.” “Promise me Tom will be free.” “I promise, my dear child.” Too weak to walk now, Eva asked her father to help carry her to bed. He lifted her gently, rocked (摇晃) her in his arms, and sang softly until she fell asleep. ——Adapted from Uncle Tom’s Cabin 51. What can we know about Miss Ophelia and the doctor from Paragraph 1? A. They thought Eva needed more outdoor activities. B. They were more worried about Eva than her father was. C. They disagreed with each other about Eva’s health condition. D. They were happy to believe Eva was completely out of danger. 52. Why did Eva cry when her father gave her a gift? A. She was not satisfied with the present he gave her. B She missed playing in the garden with other children. C. She was angry that he didn’t understand her feelings. D. She felt sad because she knew she wouldn’t get well. 53. What does the underlined sentence mean? A. Eva cared more about others than herself. B. Eva was angry at her father and the slaves. C. Eva thought her father caused her illness. D. Eva wanted everyone to feel sorry for her. 54. What promise did Eva ask her father to make? A. To take her to see Tom one last time. B. To let Tom go free after her death. C. To buy both Tom’s wife and children. D. To give Tom a better job on the farm. 55. What is the best title of this passage? A. A Father’s Selfless Love. B. Life in the Great Palace. C. The Promise of Freedom. D. Eva’s Wish for Being Alive. C Have you ever seen a wooden barrel (桶)? It is made of many wooden pieces held together by metal rings. The Wooden Barrel Effect, also called the “Cask Effect”, is a famous idea that comes from watching how a barrel works. Think about a barrel with wooden pieces of different lengths. Some pieces are long, but one piece is very short. When you fill this barrel with water, what will happen? The water will rise until it reaches the top of the shortest piece. Then it will begin to leak out (漏出). No matter how long the other pieces are, the barrel can never hold more water than the shortest piece allows. The effect teaches us something important. In a team, the weakest part often decides success. For example, in a basketball team, if one player keeps missing passes, the whole team may lose games. The team’s performance is limited by its weakest member. This also works for personal growth. Each of us has strengths and weaknesses. Our weaknesses are like the short piece. To make progress, we should find our “short pieces” and improve them. For instance, a student who may do well in math but struggles with English needs to devote more time and energy to improving his English skills. However, there is another way to think about it. Sometimes, instead of fixing the short piece, we can change how we use the barrel. We can tilt it so that water flows to the longer pieces. This means we can make good use of our strengths while managing our weaknesses. In short, the Wooden Barrel Effect reminds us that success needs balance. Whether in teamwork or personal development, we should focus on weaknesses while making the most of our strengths. 56. What decides how much water a barrel can hold? A. The longest piece of the barrel.   B. The total number of pieces. C. The shortest piece of the barrel.   D. The average length of all pieces. 57. According to Paragraph 4, what is a student supposed to do if he is weak in English? A. To spend more time and energy improving English. B. To only focus on subjects he is good at or interested in. C. To give up studying English and work on math instead. D. To ask teachers to give easier homework to avoid hard work. 58. What does the underlined word “tilt” mean in Paragraph 5? A. Keep…off.  B. Turn…around.  C. Lift…up on one side.  D. Fill…up. 59. What can we infer from Paragraph 5 about dealing with weaknesses? A. Fixing weaknesses is always the perfect choice. B. Weaknesses will disappear if we don’t focus on them. C Strengths become weaker when we focus on weaknesses. D. Success can be achieved by making full use of our strengths. 60. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A. ①②③/④⑤/⑥  B. ①/②③/④/⑤⑥  C. ①/②③/④⑤⑥  D. ①②/③④/⑤/⑥ D In 2025, a team of scientists from China developed a new environmental tech called “Solar-Powered Algae (藻类) Mats” (SPA Mats), which has become a great achievement in cleaning polluted water. Unlike traditional water treatment (处理) methods that cost much and use lots of energy, SPA Mats use solar power to grow special algae that eat harmful things in rivers, lakes and even oceans. This technology has been tested in three Chinese cities since early 2026 and shown amazing results. Each SPA Mat is a thin, flexible sheet that can be spread on water surfaces easily. It is covered with tiny solar panels that provide energy for the algae to grow fast. Every 1 m2 of SPA Mats can clean 120 liters of polluted water per day, and it can work for up to 18 months without being replaced. The team first tested 50 SPA Mats in a small polluted river in Hangzhou. After two months, the water quality improved greatly. Encouraged by this, they added 150 more mats in the same area. In total, these mats reduced harmful chemicals in the river by 65% and made the water clear enough for small fish to return. Local people also noticed that the bad smell from the river was gone, and more birds began to stay nearby. However, the technology still has room for improvement. The SPA Mats work best in areas with plenty of sunlight, but they don’t work as well on cloudy days or in dark water. Also, making the mats requires special materials that are not cheap yet. Scientists are now working to optimize the technology, hoping to make the mats affordable and suitable for different weather conditions. The team behind SPA Mats hopes to bring this technology to more countries by 2027, for it shows environmental protection and scientific development can go hand in hand. Such green tech can surely grow fast in the future, solve more water pollution problems around the world and let more people see the great power of science and nature working together. 61. Why does the writer talk about the test in Hangzhou in Paragraph 2? A. To explain how to use the SPA Mats in rivers. B. To show where the SPA Mats were first made. C. To tell how well the SPA Mats work in real life. D. To compare the SPA Mats with other water cleaners. 62. Why don’t the SPA Mats work as well in some environments? A. They need plenty of sunlight to work well. B. They need to be replaced after a short time. C. They need much water to keep the algae alive. D. They can only be used in small rivers in China. 63. What does the underlined word “optimize” mean in paragraph 3? A. To look for something. B. To stop using something. C. To make something better. D. To change something totally. 64. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Scientists will soon work out all the problems of SPA Mats. B. Traditional water treatment methods are no longer popular now. C. SPA Mats have been widely used in many countries around the world. D. Green tech will play a more important part in environmental protection. 65. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To introduce a new water-cleaning technology and its effects. B. To call on people to protect rivers and lakes from pollution. C. To compare different methods of water treatment in China. D. To explain why scientific development is important for the future. 第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后面所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） E New Year’s Resolutions: Making Them Stick January 1st is a time for fresh starts. People around the world sit down with pen and paper. They write lists of things they want to start doing. They also write bad habits they want to break.    66    These New Year’s resolutions are a tradition. But why do so many resolutions fail? The biggest reason is that people take on too much at once.    67    These goals are too big and too unclear. When life gets busy, it’s easy to quit.    68    Here are three practical tips: Start small. Instead of “I’ll read 50 books this year,” try “I’ll read for 15 minutes before bed.” Small steps are easier to keep doing. They help you build up energy. Be specific. “Get better grades” is not clear enough.    69    When you know exactly what to do, you’re more likely to do it. Record your progress.    70    Seeing your good run of days grow feels great. It also keeps you going. And if you miss a day? Don’t be hard on yourself—just start again the next day. Remember, a resolution isn’t about being perfect. It’s about making progress. This year, try setting smaller, clearer goals. You might be surprised at how far they take you. A. So how can you make your resolutions work? B. But here’s the truth: most people give up by February. C. Use a calendar or a phone app to mark each day you succeed. D. A better goal is “I’ll study for 30 minutes every day after dinner.” E. They say, “I’ll exercise every single day” or “I’ll never eat junk food again.” 66. ________ 67. ________ 68. ________ 69. ________ 70. ________ V．情景交际（每小题2分，满分10分） 根据下面对话中的情境，在每个空白处填入一个适当的语句，使对话恢复完整。 71. A: Happy birthday to you! B: __________________________________________. 72. A: __________________________________________? B: It’s Thursday. 73. A: I don’t think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to drive. B: __________________________________________. They are too young. 74. A: Would you mind helping me with the math problem? B: __________________________________________. 75. A: __________________________________________ your new school? B: I think it is great. My teachers and classmates are very kind to me. VI．看图写话（每小题2分，满分10分） 根据每小题所提供的图画情景和提示词，写出一个与图画情景相符的句子。 76. smell 77. there be 78. at 9:00 a.m. yesterday 79. cheap, than 80. can. when VII．短文填空（每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入恰当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。 In 100 BC, Su Wu was sent by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to the Xiongnu as a messenger. The khan (可汗) offered Su Wu an important position, but he refused. Then the khan    81    (decide) to punish Su Wu for his refusal. He ordered Su Wu to live in    82    open pit (深坑) without any water or food. The khan thought that Su Wu would stop    83    (fight) against him.    84    his surprise, Su Wu survived by drinking melted snow and eating his sheepskin coat. The khan’s respect for Su Wu increased greatly as time went by, but he still refused to send him back to his homeland. So he said to Su Wu, “Since you will not accept    85    (I) offer, I will send you to a faraway place to look after rams (公羊).” Su Wu then began to live an even    86    (hard) life.    87    the living conditions were very difficult, he never gave up his strong wish to return to the Han Dynasty. Nineteen long years later, the new emperor of the Han Dynasty finally saved him    88    (success). Su Wu is one of the most famous    89    (hero) in Chinese history. His strong will and deep love for his country    90    (encourage) many people since then. VIII．书面表达（满分15分） 91. 假设你是李华，下列组图片记录了你备战体育中考时和体育林老师之间的故事。请根据图片顺序及内容，用英语给他写一封感谢信。 1. fall behind 2. encourage 3. practice 4. make progress 注意事项： 1．必须包含所有提示信息，可适当发挥。 2．词数80左右。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 3．意思清楚，表达通顺，行文连贯，书写规范。 4．请勿在文中使用真实的姓名、校名和地名。 Dear Mr. Lin, I’m writing to thank you for your kindness and encouragement.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $