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初四英语第一次月考
时间120分钟 满分150分
班级______ 考号____________ 姓名__________ 得分__________
听力部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,共30分)
一、听句子,选择最佳答语。每个句子读两遍。
1. A. I asked him for help. B. He is always busy. C. I think Ted is.
2. A. I agree with you. B. You’re welcome. C. It’s too hard.
3. A. Yes, I do. B. Sorry, I won’t. C. No, I don’t.
4. A. It’s nice of you to say that. B. We’d love to. C. Don’t say that.
5. A. Good luck. B. It’s great. C. I’ll try it.
二、听长对话,选择正确答案。对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7小题。
6. What does Lily need to bring for the activity?
A. A guitar. B. A violin. C. A trumpet.
7 Where will they meet before the activity?
A. At the music room.
B. At the classroom.
C. At the school hall gate.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至10小题。
8. What is the name of the band?
A. Central Park. B. The Sunshine. C. Rock Band.
9. How will they go to the concert?
A. By bike. B. By car. C. By bus.
10. What time will they meet on the day of the concert?
A. At 5 p. m. B. At 6 p. m. C. At 7 p. m.
三、听短文,选择正确答案。短文读两遍。
11. How old was Max when he got a prize for his invention?
A. 12. B. 20. C. 6.
12. Who was Max’s invention made for?
A. Old people. B. Patients. C. Homeless people.
13. What was Max’s invention made of?
A. Wood. B. Rubbish. C. Steel.
14. How much did Max get?
A. 10,000 dollars. B. 1,000 dollars. C. 100 dollars.
15. What made Max come up with his invention?
A. Some old people in a hospital.
B. A trip to Chicago.
C. The poor people in his hometown.
四、听短文完成表格,每空一词。短文读三遍。
A Robot Guide
Name
Persephone
Appearance
It has a 16. _________ human-sized body, a black head and two bright eyes.
It moves on 17. _________
Tasks
Takes visitors through a part of the cave.
Explains the underground situation in 18. _________ languages.
19. _________ with visitors in 3 languages.
Evaluation (评价)
Popular, helpful, 20. _________ and attractive.
完形填空(每空1.5分,共15分)
Have you ever almost bumped into (撞上) someone when opening the car door without looking (21) _________ to get out? Wang Xiuyi from Nanchuan Middle School, invented a device (装置) that could help (22) _________ such accidents.
“I noticed that during busy hours when I was rushing to school and being seated in the back of a car, it was hard to see if it was safe to open the car door, which could (23) _________ accidents,” Wang said.
Wang found that there are devices that try to solve this (24) _________. But they usually come with the newest smart cars and can’t be added to older cars.
Hoping to make a difference, Wang (25) _________ a new device that can be used by any car. With remote-sensing image recognition (遥感图像识别) technology and a distance sensor, the device can find people or cars in the mirror (26) _________ they get closer. It will sound an alarm when the door handle is pulled if any people or cars are close.
To make sure her invention would be affordable for most people, through a questionnaire survey, Wang discovered that a device costing between 100 and 300 yuan was (27) _________ for most people. So she worked hard to bring down the (28) _________ of her device, such as using some plastic parts or using as few parts as possible without lowering quality.
“If my (29) _________ can become a product widely used by more people, then it could reduce accidents. It could also be changed for other uses, such as keeping children (30) _________ by sending an alarm when a stranger moves toward them,” Wang added.
( ) 21. A. secretly B. politely C. carefully
( ) 22. A. invent B. increase C. reduce
( ) 23. A. wait for B. lead to C. look for
( ) 24. A. stress B. problem C. noise
( ) 25. A. worked on B. turned on C. put on
( ) 26. A. though B. unless C. as
( ) 27. A. expensive B. excited C. suitable
( ) 28. A. shape B. cost C. size
( ) 29. A. survey B. invention C. chance
( ) 30. A. special B. lucky C. safe
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题,每题2分,共30分)
A篇
The Digital Media Summer Camp
The digital media (数字媒体) summer camp is a great chance for students aged 7 to 18 to have STEM courses. Students can learn to build an app, program a robot, or explore (探索) the world of music production. STEM courses will also help students create, learn teamwork and solve problems.
Students will learn from our teachers who have been employed (聘用) for both their teaching experience and rich knowledge in their fields. Besides making new friends, students will leave with amazing final projects and lasting memories.
Time: August 1st~August 31st
Daily Schedule:
8: 30 a. m.~10.00 a. m. Hands-on STEM Instruction
10: 30 a. m.~12: 00 p. m. Continued Instruction & Creation
12: 00 p. m.~1: 30 p. m. Lunch Break
1: 30 p. m.~3: 00 p. m. Robot Programming
3: 30 p. m.~4: 30 p. m. Music Appreciation (鉴赏)
Saturday Open House:
At 3: 30 p. m. every Saturday, parents are invited to our Open House. Students can show the projects they have been working on. Their parents can meet the teachers and explore more chances for their children to continue learning and creating.
( ) 31. How long does the Summer Camp last?
A. Two weeks. B. Three weeks. C. A month.
( ) 32. The digital media summer camp can help students ______.
A. keep healthy
B. develop STEM knowledge
C. improve their writing ability
( ) 33. Which word can best describe the teachers of the Summer Camp?
A. Experienced. B. Humorous. C. Strict.
B篇
Slides are simple but always fun. All you need to do is climb up to the top and slide down. But did you know that there is science behind this simple playground equipment (设备)?
①You climb up the slide and sit down.
You are ready to go. Are you sliding down? No, not yet.
Things stay still (静止) unless something makes them ________.
It is Newton’s first law. So you have to give yourself a push to start the journey down.
②Now you are sliding down.
Do you feel you are slowing down a bit? When two things rub (摩擦) against each other, they cause friction (摩擦力). Without friction, you will slide down faster and faster to the bottom.
③At the bottom of the slide, you come to a full stop.
Your feet touch the ground and add extra friction. Newton’s first law also says moving things keep moving unless something makes them stop. So, if you do not use your feet, you’ll fly off the slide.
Isaac Newton said what goes up must come down. He was talking about gravity. Slides work because of gravity. But that is not all.
( ) 34. The best word for the blank in paragraph 1 is _________.
A. fly off B. move C. change direction
( ) 35. Which picture explains why you slow down a bit when sliding down?
A. B. C.
( ) 36. What would happen if you do not use your feet at the bottom of the slide?
A. You would stay still.
B. You would add extra friction.
C. You would slide uncontrollably.
( ) 37. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Fun with a slide B. Science behind a slide C. Newton’s first law
C篇
Beijing Opera is one of the most representative (典型的) of all Chinese traditional drama art forms and the largest Chinese opera form. Having a history of about 200 years, it is developed from many other drama forms, mostly from the local drama “Huiban”, which was especially popular in South China during the 18th century.
Theatrical (戏剧的) art forms in many other countries do not have singing, dancing and spoken parts together in one single drama. An opera singer, for example, neither dances nor speaks on the stage; there are no singing or dancing parts in a modern play; in a dance drama, the dancer has no speaking role and doesn’t sing either. Traditional Chinese drama, including Beijing Opera, is a kind of entertainment, which includes spoken parts, singing and dancing, and acrobatics (杂技).
Beijing Opera has spread to many other places. Mei Lanfang, one of the most famous performers of all time, was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours to foreign countries.
Modern Beijing Opera actors and actresses also try to popularize this ancient art form among young people. They spend most of their working life describing characters from time-honored stories and some of them also appear on television shows and video-sharing websites to promote this form of opera and to share knowledge about it.
“You will doubt and sometimes be a little bored, but you will be interested gradually. You will be strongly attracted to Beijing Opera, even if you know nothing about the drama background.” This is how one traveler described his first experience after watching Beijing Opera.
Beijing Opera is China’s national opera and it is full of Chinese cultural traditions. Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera!
( ) 38. What makes Beijing Opera different from theatrical art forms in many other countries?
A. It has one opera singer on stage.
B. It has one dancer who has no speaking role.
C. It includes spoken parts, singing dancing and acrobatics.
( ) 39. People think Mei Lanfang played an important role in the spread of Beijing Opera because
A. he made many tours to a foreign country
B. he was a famous Beijing Opera performer
C. he was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners
( ) 40. The underlined word “promote” means ________ in the fourth paragraph.
A. make… more popular B. make… more interesting C. make… more special
( ) 41. From Paragraph 5, we know that the traveler ________.
A. felt bored all the way
B. highly praised Beijing Opera
C. found Beijing Opera interesting at first
D篇
On 12 June 2025, China’s new high-speed train CR450 was tested in Wuhan. With a test speed of 450 kilometres per hour, it is set to become the world’s fastest high-speed train when it enters service in 2026.
The CR450 train is a big step forward in technology. “In the next 10 to 20 years, Chinese people are expected to take high-speed trains with a speed of 600 kilometres per hour, “said Li Weichao, Director of the High-Speed Train Technology Centre. This means it will help people travel faster and save more time.
The head of the train looks like a flying arrow (箭). The colours of the train are red and yellow, which are similar to the colours of the Chinese flag. The shape of the train shows the beauty of Chinese calligraphy.
Since 2018, a team of scientists and engineers from universities and companies in China has been working together to develop this train. After years of hard work, they have achieved great results. The CR450 is now leading the way in important areas.
The train can stop as quickly as slower trains, making it safe even at high speeds. The CR450 uses less energy and is lighter than most trains. This means it is better for the environment. The train is quiet and comfortable, making the travel experience more enjoyable. The CR450 is smarter and provides better services for drivers and passengers.
( ) 42. How fast did the CR450 run in the test?
A. 650 kilometres per hour. B. 600 kilometres per hour. C. 450 kilometres per hour.
( ) 43. Which of the statements is true about the CR450?
A. Its body looks like a flying arrow.
B. Its shape shows the beauty of Chinese calligraphy.
C. Its colours are different from the colours of the Chinese flag.
( ) 44. What can we know about the CR450 according to the last paragraph?
A. The train can stop faster than slower trains.
B. It uses less energy and is lighter than most trains.
C. Passengers need special training before riding the train.
( ) 45. What is the best title for the text?
A. A Test for CR450 in Wuhan
B. The Development of High-Speed Trains
C. CR450, the World’s Fastest Train, is Coming
第二节(共5小题,每题2分,共10分)
Robotic dogs have become famous online! They carried things and rubbish during tests at Mount Tai in Tai’an, Shandong in late October. At the same time, they also sent voice messages. 46. __________
In 2023, over 8 million people visited Mount Tai. 47. __________ But the mountain is rocky and the roads to the mountain are not wide enough, so large machines can’t work there. Cleaners have to carry the rubbish down the mountain on their backs.
This is why the robotic dogs come in! 48. __________ It can also stay balanced and move around things in its way.
49. __________ And the time for adults without carrying anything is about four hours. The robot can work for four to six hours on a full charge (充电).
The successful test of the robotic dogs shows their usefulness under difficult conditions. 50. __________ “We are still in the testing period, and we will further improve the design to start the next round of testing as soon as possible,” said Jin Da, the marketing manager from the company that built the robot.
A. The team is made up of six members.
B. They created about 24,000 tons of waste.
C. Each dog is able to carry 30 to 40 kilograms of waste.
D. It provides valuable experience and support for future uses.
E. The robot could reach the top of the mountain in two hours.
F. The messages are to remind the tourists to protect the environment.
第三部分(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文并填空,然后将答案写到答题卡的相应位置(如有提示词,则填入提示词的正确形式;如无提示词,则填入1个适当的单词)
Imagine walking down a busy street in Paris and hearing the beautiful sound of the Guzheng. That is what Peng Jingxuan, a Chinese girl 51. __________ studies in France, brings to the locals.
Peng often plays the 52. __________ (tradition) instrument on the streets. Dressed in hanfu, she looks like a character walking out from a history book. One day, while she was playing a pop song, a street dancer came up. He was attracted by the music and started dancing 53. __________ the beat.
It was an unexpected scene. The ancient Chinese melody mixed with Western street dance 54. __________ (perfect). The crowd watched in surprise. They couldn’t help 55. __________ (tap) their feet along with the rhythm.
“The 56. __________ (perform) was truly amazing,” said a tourist. “I have never seen anything like this.” The video of this special moment 57. __________ (download) and shared millions of times online last year.
Peng says she wants to show the charm of Chinese culture. The music is 58. __________ (power) enough to connect people from different backgrounds. It 59. __________ (serve) as a bridge between the East and the West. It gives the world 60. __________ opportunity to understand China better.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分45分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,按照题目要求用英语回答问题,并将答案写到答题卡的相应位置。
The high school entrance exam, or zhongkao, used to be mainly about academic (学术类的) subjects, such as Chinese and maths. But starting from 2022, there are also tests in music. This policy plans to encourage primary and secondary schools to provide more good music classes because a new study shows that music education is really important for children’s development. Here are some ideas to show music’s role in school education.
Music helps with science. Students could use science to explain how music is produced by vibration (颤动) and then discover what sounds good together and what doesn’t.
Students learn a lot about languages through music. Many songs are written in foreign languages. Students must learn the foreign words to understand what the song is about.
Students can control their body parts more freely through music, so the parts of the body can work better together. For example, students must move their hands and fingers well to play an instrument. Singers must learn breath control.
Students can learn about art through music. Some famous pieces of music are about important pieces of art, and students can learn about the artists and styles as they’re playing the music.
Music education also helps students think more clearly. When learning an instrument, students need to learn to cooperate with others. When performing music together, students need to pay close attention to what others are doing. This teaches them how to work effectively as a team, and helps them develop stronger learning skills.
Music education is more important than we thought, so open your music app and play whatever you like now!
61. When did China start to include the music test in the high school entrance exam?
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62. How many advantages of music education are mentioned?
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63. How does music help students learn languages?
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64. Why can music help students’ body parts work better together?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
65. Is music education important for teenagers? Why?
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第二节 书面表达(30分)
“玉兔二号”月球车在月球表面留下了月饼形状的图案,引起了广泛关注。你所在班级就“太空探索是否值得”进行了意愿调查。请根据下表信息写一篇演讲稿,介绍讨论情况并表达你的个人观点。
观点
理由
观点
理由
30%反对
1.离我们的日常生活遥远
70%赞同
1.探索宇宙的奥秘
2.投入成本高
2.有助于科技进步
你的观点
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参考词汇:玉兔二号月球车 “Yutu-2” lunar rover 月饼形状的图案 mooncake-shaped pattern
Is Space Exploration Worth It?
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