2024-2025学年度第一学期初三英语期中考试

1、你能向我解释一下为什么这么多的邮件没有回复吗？

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2、—I hear we’ll take a trip to Mount Zijin after the examination.

—That’s not bad at all. But I wonder ___________.

A．when and where shall we meet

B．what shall we get ready

C．if there will be heavy rain that day

D．that we should wear school uniforms.

3、—The photo is really beautiful! Can you tell me ______?

—In Beihai Park.

A.where you took it B.where did you take it

C.where you will take it D.where will you take it

4、When the traffic lights turn red, we should wait _______.

A. quickly   B. patiently   C. slowly   D. happily

5、Michael ______ as my teacher, though he is my brother.

A. Regards   B. regarded   C. is regarded   D. was regarded

6、I have only one ticket for TF boys’ concert. _______you_______ I can go to the concert.

A. Both；and   B. Not only；but also   C. Either；or   D. Neither；nor

7、— Mum, when can we eat?

— Dinner   ready in two minutes.

A.is B.was C.has been D.will be

8、 Little Kate went to the concert ____it rained heavily yesterday.

A. even though   B. if C. until   D. Unless

9、I don’t know if he ________ in the exam, but he’ll do better if he _______ harder.

A．succeeds; works

B．succeeds; will work

C．will success; works

D．will succeed; works

10、Caring for ______elderly is one of the responsibilities of the medical workers.

A.a B.an C.the D./

11、There is a boy ________ basketball on the playground.

A．play

B．playing

C．to play

D．plays

12、---Do you often see Mr. Smith ______ on the playground ?

---No! But he is often seen ______ Chinese Kungfu in the park.

A.run, play B.run, to play

C.running, play D.running, to play

13、-Lisa, could you tell me____in the speech?

-Oh, I don't know, either.

A.what does IBM stand for

B.what IBM stands for

C.what did IBM stand for

D.what IBM stood for

14、---I think students should be allowed ___ homework with friends．

---I disagree．They talk instead of ________ homework．

A． do, doing   B． to do, to do

C． to do, doing D． doing, to do

15、–Finish your homework, _______ you can’t watch football games, Sam.

–All right, Mum.

A. or B. but C. so   D. And

16、—I'm a little poor at English.What should I do?

—I think you need ______ it every day.

A．practice to speak B．to practice to speak

C．to practice speaking  D．practice speaking

17、When hearing his name called, Tom ________from his seat.

A．was raised

B．raised

C．was risen

D．rose

18、— Do you often play ________football with your friends?

— No, I don’t like sports. I often play _______ piano in my free time.

A．a, the   B．the, the

C．/, the   D．the, /

19、 --- Can I play football for some time， Mum?

--- You can， if your homework____.

A. will do B. does

C. is done   D. will be done

20、____Lucy ____Lily knows French, so I have to ask a third person for help.

A. Neither; nor

B. Not only; but also

C. Either; or

21、Usually wood __________ making paper.

A. is used to   B. used for   C. is used for

22、补全对话

A：Hello,Wang Bin. Long time no see. 【1】

B：I took a trip to Egypt(埃及)

A：Egypt？I think you had great fun there.

B：【2】 I learned to ride a camel. Although it was safe, I was a little bit nervous at first.

A：Did you go to visit the pyramids?

B：Of course. Almost all foreign tourists go to visit them, or they will feel regretful.

A：The pyramids are tombs(坟墓) for the ancient Egyptian kings.

B：You’re right.

A：I’m sure you have visited the Great Pyramid.

B：Yes.

A: 【3】

B: Fantastic! It is the greatest pyramid in the world. 【4】

A: I hear each stone weighs about two tons.

B:Yes. I wonder how the ancient Egyptians were able to lift such huge stones without our modern machines.

A: It’s still a secret. 【5】

A. Where have you come?

B. So did I.

C. How do you feel about it?

D. So I did.

E. what did you do？

F. And it is made of stone.

G. But we can find it out one day.

23、根据对话内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两个为多余选项。

Ms Lee: Can I help you?

Simon: Yes, I’d like to return this book, please.

Ms Lee: 【1】

Simon: No, I couldn’t read it. I had a hard time reading a few pages, and then I decided to give up.

Ms Lee: 【2】

Simon: It isn’t the language. It is the words. They are too small for me.

Ms Lee: 【3】 What can I do for you then?

Simon: Well, I’d be glad if you could find me another book.

Ms Lee: 【4】

Simon: Yes, but one with bigger words.

Ms Lee: 【5】

Simon: Oh, Oliver Twist. This one is fine. And the words are much bigger. Thank you very much.

Ms Lee: You’re welcome.

A．Isn’t it interesting?

B．You can’t keep the book for long.

C．Another English storybook?

D．What about this one?

E．Did you enjoy the book?

F．Yes, they are really small.

G．Oh? But I know you are good at English.

24、Jaime, a new immigrant （移民）, decided to see his daughter’s first performance in a school play. His daughter, Carol, was eight years old. She was a student at the primary school in the neighborhood. She was playing a rain cloud in the school play about the weather in California.

Before the show began, Mr. Copper, the head teacher, made a short talk. At the end of the talk, Mr. Copper said, “Let’s give the school staff and students a hand.”

Jaime stood up when Mr. Copper said this. He knew that when people said “to give someone a hand” they meant they needed help. Jaime always wanted to help, especially at his daughter’s school. Jaime thought maybe they needed help backstage（在后台）.

Jaime’s wife, Julie, put her arm in front of her husband. “Where are you going?” she asked Jaime quietly. “Weren’t you listening? Mr. Copper just told us to give the school staff and students a hand.” Jaime replied. “So I’m going to help them out.” “No, you are not,” Julie said. “Please, sit down.” Then she explained that “to give someone a hand” could mean something else. “They don’t need help. Mr. Copper wants us to clap （鼓掌）,” Julie said. Jaime felt a little embarrassed （尴尬的）. He sat back down and began clapping, along with the rest of the teachers and parents.

Jaime thought to himself that the English language was hard to understand. How could one phrase （习语） mean two different things? He thought he needed a hand with that.

【1】What was Carol’s role in the school play? ________

A．A sad girl.

B．An eighth grader.

C．A rain cloud.

D．An immigrant’s daughter.

【2】Why did Jaime stand up after Mr. Copper gave the talk? ________

A．Because it was his turn to give a talk.

B．Because he decided to offer his help.

C．Because the head teacher came to shake his hand.

D．Because he wanted to get Mr. Copper’s attention.

【3】Jaime felt embarrassed when ________.

A．he realized his mistake

B．he was asked by his wife

C．his wife put her arm in front of him

D．his wife was ready to clap Mr. Copper

【4】Which fact about Jaime is the most important to the story? ________

A．He was not good at English.

B．He wanted to help Mr. Copper.

C．He went to his daughter’s school.

D．He sat down and began clapping.

25、

A fever, defined as an increase in body temperature over 37.3, is a common sign of illness. But recently, it has caught uncommon attention: It can be a sign of catching COVID-19. Whatever the cause, here are some things you should remember if you develop a fever.

Don’t drink certain drinks. Alcohol, soda and coffee should be avoided when you have a fever. They can cause your body to lose water when it really needs a lot of water.

Do not dress too warmly or put yourself in a place that is too hot. This can influence the body’s ability to regulate(调节) its temperature and make your fever worse.

Don’t take medicine without the doctor’s advice. Although fever-reducing medicines are very useful for treating fever, taking more than the recommended amount can lead to serious harm to your health and even death. For children, the amount should be smaller.

Don’t stay hungry. The old saying “Those with a cold should eat, while those with a fever should eat nothing” is wrong and dangerous. Fever speeds up your metabolism(新陈代谢). Hunger also reduces the body’s ability to fight off disease. So you need to get more energy from food.

Don’t forget to drink water. A fever will increase the number of breaths, causing water loss. The body also sweats more as it regulates its temperature. In addition, people usually drink less water when they have a fever, which will finally cause the body to lose water faster.

【1】Alex has a fever, his temperature must be ________.

A．below 36.8

B．above 36.8

C．below 37.3

D．above 37.3

【2】According to the passage, you can’t drink ________if you have a fever.

A．water

B．milk

C．coffee

D．juice

【3】According to paragraph 4, we know that eating too much fever-reducing medicines ________.

A．can help the patients get better soon

B．do great harm to the patients

C．slow down the patients’ metabolism

D．bring no differences to the patients

【4】Eating enough food is important to treat fever because it can ________.

A．protect the patients from losing water

B．provide energy for the patients

C．speed up the patients’ metabolism

D．regulate the patients’ temperature

【5】The article is written to tell people ________.

A．how to deal with fever

B．when to take medicine

C．what makes fever worse

D．why the body loses water faster

26、What is nature? Nature means the world around us that is not created by people, including birds, mountains, trees, the sea and the stars. You can find nature wherever you are: beaches, gardens, parks and rivers. Building a closer connection with nature can take your mind off your worries and make you feel calm.

The Mental Health Foundation says spending time in nature brings calm, joy and wonder to our lives. Listening to the wind in the trees can make you feel calm and positive. The Week Junior reader Ralphie, aged 10, likes exploring nature on bike rides with his family. He says, “It makes me feel happy and takes my mind off things. We can see and hear more birds and wild animals, like pheasants (野鸡) and deer.”

The Mental Health Foundation says you can build a connection with nature wherever you are using your senses. Try listening closely to birdsong, touching the bark of trees or following insects. Smelling flowers and feeling soil between your fingers will also help you feel closer to the natural world. Writing a poem, painting a picture and taking photos of your favourite natural places can help too. “The important thing is to try and connect with nature and notice its beauty and how it makes you feel.” says the Mental Health Foundation.

【1】________ can not be called nature.

A．Schools

B．Parks

C．Rivers

D．Birds

【2】According to the passage, about Raphie,we know that ________ .

A．Raphie is eleven years old

B．Raphie dislikes exploring nature

C．exploring nature makes Raphie happy

D．Raphie is a reporter of The Week Junior

【3】________ can help us build a connection with nature.

A．Listening closely to birdsong or following insects

B．Smelling flowers and feeling soil between fingers

C．Taking photos of favourite natural places

D．All above

【4】The passage doesn’t tell us ________ .

A．what nature is

B．how to protect the nature

C．why nature makes us feel good

D．how we can feel closer to nature

【5】Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Nature doesn’t include the stars.

B．We can’t find nature in our daily life.

C．Nature isn’t good for our mental health.

D．We can build a connection with nature wherever we are using our senses according to the Mental Health Foundation.

27、High -speed trains, Zhi Fu Bao, shared bikes and online shopping are considered as the new Four Great Inventions of China by young foreigners, according to a video survey by Beijing Foreign Studies University. In the video ,young people from 20 countries were asked to talk about the great inventions that had influence their lives in China. Here are 4 young people's . opinions.

【1】What does Sam think of the high - speed railways in China according to his words?

A. Fast and tidy.   B. Comfortable and interesting.

C. Cheap and amazing.   D. Expensive but fast.

【2】What do "A" and "B"  refer to in Yala' s words?

A. Two bikes.   B. Two riders.   C. Two places.   D. Two people.

【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the information above?

A. Bicycle - sharing system provides bikes for free.

B. People can also go shopping without a wallet in Thailand.

C. Zhi Fu Bao is the only way of paying for things.

D. There' re no high - speed railways in Romania

【4】What can we know about the new Four Great Inventions?

A. They were created by young foreign people.

B. They are the signs that China is improving quickly.

C. They were brought to 20 countries.

D. They are just so - so in young foreigners' eyes.

28、根据短文内容和所给中文提示，在空白处写出单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。

Chinese people are among the most hospitable(热情好客的) people in the world.If a foreigner goes to a Chinese home, he would be 【1】(感到惊奇的) at the warmth that he would receive as a guest.

When you visit a Chinese home, the host usually makes 【2】(茶) for you to welcome you.Then he will serve you【3】(点心，小吃) like nuts or candy.Someone in the home will also 【4】(聊天) with you, never letting you feel 【5】(寂寞的)．

Meanwhile, other family members of the home will【6】(准备) a meal for you.Chinese people 【7】(招待) their guests with a big meal.They always present more food than the guests can eat.

At the table, the guests must be the first to eat.And the host usually picks food for visitors.They want to make sure that you are 【8】(放松的) and eat like you are at home. As you finish eating, they will still put more food in your【9】(碗)．

Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition.As Confucius said 【10】(千) of years ago, “To meet friends from afar, how happy we are！”

29、完形填空

阅读下列短文， 从文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

I was recently invited to dinner by a friend. During the meal, the manager came over and said that our meal was free. He stood there   at me, he seemed to know me. I asked if he knew me. He laughed and said I had probably   _ him, but I had changed his life. He said that twelve years ago he was in   stress management class. I asked the group what their number one stress was and of them, including him, said it was their   .

He said I listened carefully and then took a chair and placed it in the center of the room. I   on the chair for a few minutes and then I invited everyone to do the same. I wanted them to look at the room from there. After everyone had done it, I asked the group to think about how   the room looked when they changed their perspective(角度).

Then I asked them to   their bosses. Was this the same person who had seen their good__   and hired（雇佣） them? Do they remember how happy they were to be for the job? How did these wonderful people become terrible bosses?

He said I looked at him and asked if he had   said thank you to his boss for the opportunity to make a living. He answered no.

He told me his   changed that night. He went back to work with a   card to his boss. He had been the manager for 8 years. He said he owed（把……归功于） it all to me: I had taught him to look at life from different perspectives and I had taught him to express gratitude（感激之情）.

【1】A. Shouting   B. smiling C. looking   D. knocking

【2】A. Suddenly  B. Luckily   C. Finally D. Firstly

【3】A. Remembered B. seen C. disliked   D. forgotten

【4】A. their  B. our   C. his D. my

【5】A. More    B. most   C. few D. fewer

【6】A. teachers B. wives C. bosses D. children

【7】A. stood    B. sat C. walked   D. rested

【8】A. down    B. right C. left D. up

【9】A. special  B. different C. strange D. same

【10】A. miss B. consider C. like D. thank

【11】A. qualities   B. tastes   C. looks   D. skills

【12】A. found B. refused C. chosen   D. trained

【13】A. never B. always      C. sometimes   D. ever

【14】A. life B. luck   C. salary D. job

【15】A. sorry   B. post C. thank-you   D. greeting