博州2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)初二英语

1、我认为你的建议没有持久的价值。

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2、I’m very happy, because I have ________ something I am ________.

A. managed to do, afraid to do

B. managed doing, afraid of doing

C. tried to do, afraid to do

D. tried doing, afraid of doing

3、－Is she a teacher or a nurse?

－__________. She has worked in the hospital for three years.

A. Yes， she is   B. She’s a nurse

C. No， she isn’t D. She’s a teacher

4、Emma ________ the car when her phone rang.

A.drives B.will drive C.was driving D.is driving

5、The mountain I visited last Sunday isn’t very _______. Few ______ go sightseeing there.

A. tourist； tourists B. touristy； tourist

C. touristy； tourists   D. tourist； tourist

6、Eric is a middle school student China.

A. visits   B. to visiting   C. visiting   D. visited

7、—Hi, Uncle Li, you are wanted the phone.

—But nobody knows I'm here.

A.by B.on C.in

8、 It was _______pleasant surprise for the mother to see her son ____had been missing for nearly ten years that she didn’t know what to say.

A. so, that B. such a, that

C. so, who   D. such , who

9、Would you mind my ________ down the TV? I want to work for a while.

A．turning

B．turn

C．to turn

10、The local people like that Italian restaurant because it ________ both delicious food and good service.

A．provides

B．uses

C．wants

D．shares

11、In my opinion, our head teacher is very kind ________ he looks very serious.

A.because B.so C.though

12、He talked about the classmates and the school ________ he had visited.

A．who

B．that

C．which

D．about which

13、— What do you think of Story of YanXi palace and Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace?

— Both are good, but I prefer ZhouXun ________ WuJinyan.

A.to B.than C.as

14、It is very ____________ for teenagers to feel lonely and misunderstood since most of us have such feelings.

A. common   B. strange   C. curious   D. energetic

15、— Could you please tell me ________ this evening?

— It starts at 8 pm.

A.where will the band start playing B.where the band will start playing

C.when will the band start playing D.when the band will start playing

16、—Why is Mr Wu so popular among students?

—Because he is always   with us when answering questions.

A.patient B.careful C.angry D.bored

17、This fable is _____ in Aesop’s fables.

A.more attractive B.very attractive C.too attractive D.the most attractive

18、—I think we should raise some money for charity.  

—________

A.What a pity! B.I’m sorry. C.What a surprise! D.That’s a good idea.

19、—Linda is not coming for the party tonight?

—But she ______ .

A. promises   B. promised   C. will promise   D. had promised

20、– Would you like to go camping with me?

– I’d like to. But I’m busy ________ for the Entrance Exam.

A.prepare B.to prepare C.preparing D.prepared

21、—Did you have a good time at the party?

—Of course I did. In fact, I had such fun that time seemed to _________ so quickly.

A. go by B. go away C. go out D. go over

22、从方框内所给的句子中选择恰当的句子完成下面的对话（有两个多余的选项）。

A: Hello，is that Mr. Smith？

B: Yes.【1】

A: I'm from Shunfeng Express（快递）Company.I have your package（包裹）.Are you in？

B: Unluckily，I am at work now.

【2】

A: Actually，this package needs your own Signature（签名）.Can I bring it to your office instead？

B：【3】 I don't have time to leave my desk.

A: I see.【4】

B: Yes，that would be better. Can you bring it to my home at 5：30 pm？

A: Sure，that is fine.【5】

B: Great，thank you so much！

A.Can you leave the package at my door？

B.What time is it？

C.Well can I bring the package tomorrow？

D.I will see you tomorrow at 5：30 pm.

E.What can I do for you?

F.How much does it cost？

G.I'm quite busy at work now.

23、A: Hello, Bob! How is it going?

B: Hello, Kate!【1】And you?

A: Very well. What's your plan for the summer?

B: I had a Chinese course last year, and I'd like to go on with it his summer.

A: How was the course?【2】

B: Yes. It seemed that way at first. But after a while it became easier.

A: You were the best in the class, right?

B: I did get an A.  Well, could you tell me your summer plan?【3】

A: No, not this summer.【4】

B: That must be very interesting. Can I go with you?

A:【5】Oh, there comes the bus! Good-bye!

B: Bye-bye!

A.I plan to go to Africa next summer.

B.Will you travel somewhere interesting?

C.No problem.

D.Is Chinese very difficult?

E.I'm OK.

24、   Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in this century. He was born in 1942. He’s world well-known on space and time. Stephen was searching some very big questions, such as “How did the universe begin? How will it end?”

Stephen was a student at Oxford University. He studied math and science. Then, at the age of twenty, he became sick. He was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “He has only two more years to live.” As a matter of fact, the doctors were wrong – he didn’t die. He can’t walk but he uses a wheelchair. He can’t feed himself and get in or out of bed himself. But he refused to give in to the condition. He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephen went to Cambridge University. Three years later, in 1965, he became a doctor of philosophy(哲学).

Because of his serious health problems, it was difficult for him to draw or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1981, he met the Pope(教皇) in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China, he impressed us with his self-confidence, humorous and witty(风趣的) conversation.

【1】Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Stephen is good at thinking.

B. Stephen cannot walk.

C. Stephen has had the answers to some very big questions.

D. Stephen had once studied math and science.

【2】A Brief History of Time is ________.

A. a book which is well-known all over the word

B. a book about Rome’s history

C. Stephen’s talk collection with the Pope in Rome

D. Stephen’s talk collection with me in China

【3】Stephen’s studies DO NOT include ________ according to the passage.

A. science B. math C. philosophy D. art

【4】The underlined word impressed might mean ________ in Chinese.

A. 鼓励 B. 表扬 C. 给…印象 D. 给…帮助

【5】The passage is mainly about _______.

A. Stephen’s books B. Stephen’s study C. Stephen and the Pope D. Stephen Hawking

25、   Kitchens are considered one of the most dangerous areas of a home, for children and for the elderly. Many more accidents and falls happen in the kitchen. Keeping the kitchen a safe environment isn't always easy, but it can be completed through some steps.

Look at the kitchen with a critical eye and realize that what may seem perfectly harmless to you may be a potential (潜在的) danger to your elderly father. Watch out for dangerous objects that you take for granted. This can mean anything from the cookers to the cleaning objects stored under the sink (洗碗槽). Considering elderly parents, safety is the key point.

As most caregivers of elderly parents know, it's often very difficult for your Mom or Dad to change their habits. However, stress the importance of safety whenever possible. Especially, remind him or her not to place canned (罐装的) goods in the microwave or be careful with knives that just doesn't work. It's up to you to unplug (拔掉…的电源插头) the microwave and to place the kitchen knives well.

Many caregivers of elderly parents can't make such changes because they are afraid of hurting feelings. However, making elderly parent safe in the house, not just the kitchen, is important. As many elderly parents, it may be difficult for him or her to tell between safe and unsafe.

Ensure that any room in the house, especially the kitchen, has safe ways for those using canes (拐杖) and walkers. It's not an easy task, but with a little planning and a developed course of action, you can help make the kitchen one of the safest areas of the house, and not the other way around.

【1】The writer stresses (强调) kitchen in the passage because ________.

A.elderly parents like to work there B.the kitchen floor is too smooth

C.lots of plates are kept there D.there have been more accidents there

【2】The third paragraph mainly talks about ________.

A.how to deal with the canned goods

B.how to avoid the dangers in the kitchen

C.where to keep the kitchen knives well

D.where to change the elderly parents' habits

【3】According to the passage, the writer suggests that we should ________.

A.not make the kitchen a mess

B.clean the kitchen as often as possible

C.keep everything in order in the house

D.watch out for dangerous objects in the kitchen

【4】The main idea of the passage is mainly about ________.

A.keeping elderly parents safe at home

B.elderly parents are easily hurt at home

C.avoid using knives in your kitchen

D.kitchen is a danger to family members

26、   There one lied a great warrior. He was quite old, but still famous for his bravery, so many students came to study under him.

One day, a young man who was known for his strength went to the warrior’s village. He thought the warrior was old and could not be invincible (不可战胜的) forever, so he decide to fight the old warrior. To everyone’s surprise, the old man gladly accepted the young man’s challenge. The young man insulted (辱骂) the old man and attacked him, while the old man just stood there and defended himself. After several rounds, the young warrior exhausted (使筋疲力尽) himself and finally lost the fight. He felt upset.

After that, the young man started to study under the old warrior, but he still wanted to know the old man’s secret to success. He went to question the old warrior with a group of students. “Don’t you feel angry when you hear my insults? How can you still stay calm and defend yourself?”

The warrior didn’t answer the questions but asked, “If someone comes to give you a gift and you do not accept it, to whom does the gift belong?” The young man and the other students were confused. After a period of silence, the old warrior said, “It belongs to one who tried to give it. The same goes for envy (嫉妒), anger and insults.”

【1】Why did many students come to study under the warrior?

A．Because he was old.

B．Because he was invincible forever.

C．Because he was exhausted.

D．Because he was still famous for his bravery.

【2】What did the young man want to do at first?

A．To fight the old warrior.

B．To study under the old warrior.

C．To insult the old warrior,

D．To defend himself.

【3】Who won the fight?

A．The young man.

B．The students.

C．The old warrior.

D．Everyone.

【4】How was the old warrior when the young man insulted and attacked him?

A．Happy.

B．Upset.

C．Angry.

D．Calm.

【5】What’s the meaning of the old warriors last sentence?

A．If someone insults you, you should fight him.

B．Never mind others’ insults, envy and anger.

C．Always be confused when someone attacks you.

D．If someone comes to give you a gift, do not accept it.

27、What is the hardest sport in the world? Some people say it’s boxing (拳击), because boxing is dangerous and boxers have to be strong and fast. Other people say the hardest sport is soccer.

However, most people say the hardest sport is the triathlon (三项全能运动). A triathlon is a race that includes three sports. First, racers swim. After that they ride bicycles and finally they run. In the most common triathlon, racers swim 1.5 kilometers, bike 40 kilometers, and run 10 kilometers. The winner is the person who finishes the race first. There is another kind of triathlon, too. It is called the “Ironman Triathlon (铁人三项)”. This triathlon is much longer. People who finish this triathlon are called “ironmen” and “ironwomen”. This is because these people are so strong that their bodies are just like iron (铁).

In the past few years, there have been other races including three sports. However, they didn’t use the word “triathlon”. That word was first used to describe a race in California in 1974.

Triathlon racers have to train very hard for their races. Many of them swim and run. A lot of people also do things like yoga(瑜伽). They have many different ways to prepare, but they all have the same goal. They want to be in perfect shape.

To be an ironman or an ironwoman, you have to be strong and smart. You should know how to save energy during the race.

【1】According to the passage, most people say that the hardest sport is ________.

A．boxing

B．soccer

C．basketball

D．the triathlon

【2】The triathlon includes three sports: racers have to ________.

A．box, swim and run

B．swim, ride bicycles and run

C．swim, jump and box

D．ride bicycles, swim and box

【3】We call people who finish this triathlon “ironmen” and “ironwomen” because ________.

A．they like riding iron bikes

B．they like making iron

C．they are as strong as iron

D．they can get a piece of iron

28、   With equal opportunities, women are able to choose their own ideal jobs. If a 9 to 5 office job isn’t your style, consider the following f【1】 fun jobs available.

Wedding（婚礼）planner

While some women dream of their wedding day, others grow up to be wedding planners. B【2】 chances are available, as more than 2 million weddings take place in the United States each year with an a【3】 spend of more than $1,000 per wedding for a wedding planner.

Disney character

Imagine being paid to be a princess. For many women working at the Disney resorts, that is e【4】 what they do. The Walt Disney Company wants look-alikes to play the role of Disney characters, like Cinderella, at its Disneyland and Disney World resorts.

Personal shopper

If you love to shop, particularly when you are spending someone else’s money, then you should consider b【5】a personal shopper. Personal shoppers meet their customers’ n【6】 , lifestyles, likes and dislikes and then put that knowledge to use by buying their clothing and accessories. Although the job does have a few drawbacks （缺点）, like fussy customers,

Entrepreneur.com says that “ mostly, it’s a pretty good time.”

Doggy daycare

Women who love a【7】  might think about opening a doggy daycare center. You can spend your days playing with dogs, before sending them home at the end of the day.

29、A man walked into a small pub and ordered three beers.Bartender was _____，but he served that man three beers.The very next day that man ordered three beers again.This _____ several times and shortly after the people of the town were _____ about the man who was ordering three beers at once.

A couple of _____ later，the bartender couldn't help asking，“Sorry，but could you explain why you order three beers all the time？”The man replied，“It seems _____，isn't it？You see，my two brothers live _____，one is in France and the other is in Italy.We have made a(n) _____ that every time we go to pub each of us will order extra(额外的) two beers and it will help keep up the family bond(纽带)．”

Soon all the town heard about the man's answer.People were telling this story to newcomers or tourists and even _____ them to that pub to look at Three Beer Man.

However，one day the man came to the pub and ordered _____ two beers.The bartender served him with bad ______．The very next day all the town prayed(祈祷) for the soul of one of the brothers.

When the man came to pub the next time and ordered two beers again，the bartender asked him，“I'm really sad for the death of your dear brother.”The man was shocked for a moment and then replied，“Well，my two brothers are alive and well.I have just promised myself to give up drinking.”

【1】A. excited   B. happy   C. surprised   D. silent

【2】A. appeared   B. repeated   C. happened   D. ended

【3】A. talking   B. worrying   C. thinking   D. asking

【4】A. hours   B. weeks   C. months   D. years

【5】A. easy   B. ugly   C. special   D. strange

【6】A. together   B. in the county   C. abroad   D. in the city

【7】A. excuse   B. agreement   C. suggestion   D. mistake

【8】A. forced   B. showed   C. pulled   D. invited

【9】A. only   B. another   C. more than   D. fewer than

【10】A. luck   B. beer   C. service   D. feeling