包头2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)初二英语

1、阅读下面的短文，将画线部分译成英文或中文

Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have friend to talk with and do things with. Of course, we need to be alone sometimes. We don’t always need people around. But we will feel lonely if we never have a friend.

No two people are just the same. Sometimes we get on badly with our friends. 1.But it doesn’t mean that we don’t like each other anymore.

Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. If we miss them, we can call them or write to them. Maybe we can never see them again. However, we can make new friends. When we get to know them, 2.it is surprising to realize how much we like the new friends.

People sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women. 3. Some libraries are named in this way, and so are some schools. 4.这些地方使我们想起了这些人。 There’s good news for people who have many friends. They live longer than people who don’t. Why? People with friends are happier. Being happy helps them stay well. 5.你越快乐，你就越能更好照顾你自己。

【1】_________________________________________

【2】_________________________________________

【3】_________________________________________

【4】_________________________________________

【5】_________________________________________

2、—Excuse me, Madam, ________ I keep the book for a week?

—Sorry, books can't be taken out of the reading room.

A.must B.need C.may D.ought

3、—Have you worked out the problem，Jane?

—Yes，of course．I have just________to the teacher’s office．

A．been

B．got

C．come

D．gone

4、The young lady ________ is talking with our teacher comes from America.

A.where B.that C.which D.when

5、Ladies and gentlemen, let me, if I   , introduce you my foreign teacher, Robert.

A.may B.need C.must

6、With China’s support, the first-ever image of a black hole ______ on 10th April, 2019.

A. was released B. were released C. are released D. is released

7、Sorry, madam. You’d better come tomorrow because it’s ________ the opening hours.

A．during

B．at

C．beyond

D．before

8、— How fast artificial intelligence(AI) is developing!

— In the future, most machines _______ by computers.

A.were operated B.are operated C.will be operated

9、Compared to the high-speed train, the regular train makes me feel ________.

A．unusual

B．unexpected

C．uncrowded

D．uncomfortable

10、She ____________ be slow, but at least she doesn’t make stupid mistakes.

A．needn’t

B．can’t

C．may

D．must

11、—I’m afraid of the final exam. If I can’t do it well, I will lose the chance to study abroad.

—________. Believe in yourself, you can do it.

A．It’s very hard

B．Take it easy

C．It’s a piece of cake

D．I can’t pass it

12、I have a fever, so the doctor gave me some medicine _____ that.

A. of   B. for   C. with

13、His bike is broken. He asked if I would like to share with him.

A. me; his   B. him; his

C. me; mine     D. I; mine

14、—So many books! They are too heavy for me to carry.

—Don’t worry. ________.

A.You can make it B.I need your help

C.You may ask for help D.I’ll give you a hand

15、It is hard ________ me ________ Chinese chess.

A．of; playing

B．for; playing

C．for; to play

D．with; to play

16、 Don’t ________ if you want to achieve your goal.

A. get up   B. come up  C. give up D. put up

17、—I’ll have a hamburger and a large cola. How does that sound to you?

—That’s _________! I’ve decided to stay away from fried food and soft drinks.

A.great B.delicious C.terrible

18、—How could I thank you enough?

—__________. Any other man would have done that.

A.As you like B.Don’t mention it C.It’s kind of you D.With pleasure

19、In the film Murder in a Country House, a doctot is found_______in the house.

A. dying   B. death   C. dead   D. die

20、Many people would rather _____ in the countryside because there is less pollution there.

A.live B.living C.to live

21、The girl ________ sing in the next room last Sunday.

A. heard to   B. is heard to

C. was heard D. was heard to

22、A: Look! It looks so interesting! There are dragons and frogs on it.

B: 【1】

A: Really? When was it invented?

B: 【2】

A: What was it used for?

B: 【3】

A: Was it used for holding water?

B: No. It was used for testing earthquakes.

A: 【4】

B: Read this, and you’ll know the way it worked.

A: 【5】

A．Really? But how?

B．How do you like it?

C．Wow, it’s really amazing!

D．Is it still used today?

E．Ah, it’s a great invention of ancient China.

F．It was invented in the Han Dynasty.

G．Guess!

23、根据对话内容填写适当的话语，使对话完整、正确。(每空词数不限)

Mario: Hi.David.What are you doing?

David: Hi，Mario.I'm 【1】 a book called Discovery.

Mario: What's it about?

David: It's about the life in space.

Mario: Fantastic！Working in space is my dream.

David: Really？What do you want to be when you 【2】？

Mario: Guess what？I'm going to be an astronaut，just like Yang Liwei.

David: Oh，great.【3】？

Mario: By studying hard and doing more sports.

David: You know，it's not easy to be an astronaut.

Mario: 【4】，but nothing is impossible.Anyway，I'll try hard.

David: I hope your dream will 【5】.

Mario: Thank you!

24、Pride and Prejudice    By Jane Austen

The story of the book is the love-hate relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. It shows how the heroes overcome pride and prejudice to reach the surprising ending. It also offers us a look into the life in the British towns at the end of the 19th century. It’s the model for modern novels.

To Kill a Mockingbird    By Harper Lee

Equality (平等）is the main theme of the novel. The child Tom Robinson who has bright eyes and his bravery attract a lot of readers. The novel was successful, winning the Pulitzer Prize and has been a classic of modern American literature (文学）.

The Little Prince    By Antoine de Saint-Exupery

First published in 1943, it is one of the most-translated books in the world and it is considered the best book of the 20th century in France. The narrator (叙述者) of the novel is a pilot. He tells the story of a kid called the little prince ；who has traveled to six planets and finally comes to the earth to try to find solutions to loneliness and pain.

The Sun Also Rises    By Ernest Hemingway

The novel explores the lives and values of the so-called “Lost Generation (代）”. Jake，the hero, is unable to be with Brett Ashley because of a serious wound when his fighter plane crashed. However, he is still in love with her. The story follows Jake and his various companions across France and Spain.

【1】The book pride and prejudice is mainly about _______ .

A．war and peace

B．love and hate

C．dreams and reality

D．rules and freedom

【2】Readers who are interested in French children’s literature may choose _______ .

A．The Little Prince

B．Pride and Prejudice

C．The Sun Also Rises

D．To Kill a Mockingbird

【3】The passage most probably comes from the _______ column (栏目）in a magazine.

A．travel

B．health

C．fashion

D．culture

25、Whenever we watch a horror movie and something scary happens, we might close our eyes and scream. However, chances are that we will continue to watch and enjoy the movie anyway. So why can fear be so much fun?

According to a recent study conducted  at the University of Pittsburgh in the US， watching horror movies can raise our mood, unite people and increase our confidence.

In the study, 262 adults were asked to enter a haunted house. Inside，they were met with a series of intense(紧张的) things over a course of 35 minutes，and were asked to record their feelings both before and after the experience. At the same time, the researchers also monitored their brain waves. According to the researchers, the participants（参加者） were more likely to be happier and less anxious and tired after they left the house. That's because in this intense condition, their brains produce more dopamine.

What’s more, taking advantages of this sensation may bring people together .  Experiencing the haunted house is just like running a 5 kilometers race or tackling a difficult climbing wall. This means that people in scary situations may be more likely to be uncertain and depend on others for support. “ We build a special closeness with those we are with when we are in an excited state,” said Margee Keer ,one of the study's authors, told The Atlantic. “ We're social and emotional beings---- we need each other in times of stress. So the fact that our bodies have evolved to make sure we feel close to those we’re with when afraid makes sense.”

In addition, being scared in a safe place could be a good way to increase our confidence. “Being scared in a safe place is a source of enjoyment and makes us feel good physically and can even serve as a confidence boost by reminding us that we can make it through a scary situation. We are strong.” Keer told The Independent.

【1】The passage mainly tells us ____________.

A. fear can help us increase our confidence.

B. why fear can be so much fun.

C. fear is important in our daily life.

D. what happens in some horror movies?

【2】It's clear that_____________ .

A. People in scary situations surely unite together.

B. Experiencing in the haunted house may help to raise mood.

C. Being scared can make us feel good physically.

D. Scary things are helpful.

【3】In Margee Keer’s opinion_________.

A. Everyone should watch horror movies.

B. We feel close to those who’re with us when we feel anxious.

C. Going through a scary situation can help us to increase our confidence.

D. We don't need each other in times of stress.

【4】The underlined word dopamine means_________ .

A. Knowledge

B. Power

C. Something that can make you tired.

D. a chemical which produces happy feelings.

【5】Compare experiencing a haunted house to a 5 kilometers race to show that___.

A. the fear may bring people together.

B. the fear can increase our confidence.

C. the experience can raise our mood

D. experiencing in a haunted house is difficult.

26、   Many people keep small fish as pets. They keep them in a tank (水槽) of water. The tank is made of clear glass. People can look through it. They can see inside the tank and watch the fish.

The fish need room. They must not be crowded. Fish need oxygen to breathe. Fish get it from water in the tank. There must be enough water for all fish. So the size of the tank is important. In the tank many people put small plants that are good for fish. They give oxygen to the water. Plants help in other ways, too. Fish can nibble (轻咬) on the plants. They hide among the plants and sleep, lay eggs there. The plants need light. Most fish need light, too. The tank may be put near a window. It will get light there. Another place might be better, though. A window may let cold air in. The water in the tank may get too cold. The fish may die because cold water can kill them. So can hot water. The temperature must be just right. The fish must be kept in water all the time. Some fish can jump high. They may jump out of the tank. The tank should be covered. This keeps the fish from jumping out.

The fish need food and they should be fed every day. Giving them too much food is bad. The extra (额外的) food will fall to the bottom and make the water dirty. However, the fish should get just enough food. They should finish the food in 10 minutes. Nothing should be left. When this pens. the amount (数量) of food is right.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

【1】The underlined word “oxygen” means in the passage “________” in Chinese.

A.烟雾 B.二氧化碳 C.氧气

【2】A tank near the window may not be good for pet fish because ________.

A.no air can get in through the window

B.pet fish will jump out of the window

C.cold air may make the water too cold

【3】The tank should be covered because ________.

A.some fish may jump out of the tank

B.the water may be dirty

C.it can keep the light away

【4】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.A lot of water in the tank may cause pet fish to die.

B.The size of the tank is important to fish.

C.When people feed the fish, the food should be eaten in 10 minutes.

【5】Which is the main idea of this passage ________.

A.It tells us why fish must be put in a glass tank

B.It tells us how people should keep their pet fish

C.It tells us what kind of plants is good for pet fish

27、The following is an advertisement looking for the teachers for the summer camp in Beijing .

Teach in Beijing this July

Teach University Students-7openings

Subjects needed: Public Speaking, Western Holiday, Western Literature. Western Culture(4weeks) or Writing (2weeks) MA (硕士)Preferred.

Teach English Camp-10 openings

Teach students from 12-17 years old learn in a fun, English camp environment. Live in a university campus. Teaching experience required( 4-6 weeks)

Teach Middle School -8 openings

4 Interns(实习生)： Be a conversation partner and activities leader in a fun, English camp environment.

4 Teachers: Bachelor’s degree(本科) required(3weeks)

Requirements:

Good Health, Team Player

Email errc@errchina.com for information and application.

Teach in Beijing this July

Teach University Students-7openings

Subjects needed: Public Speaking, Western Holiday, Western Literature. Western Culture(4weeks) or Writing (2weeks) MA (硕士)Preferred.

Teach English Camp-10 openings

Teach students from 12-17 years old learn in a fun, English camp environment. Live in a university campus. Teaching experience required( 4-6 weeks)

Teach Middle School -8 openings

4 Interns(实习生)： Be a conversation partner and activities leader in a fun, English camp environment.

4 Teachers: Bachelor’s degree(本科) required(3weeks)

Requirements:

Good Health, Team Player

Email errc@errchina.com for information and application.

【1】How many teachers do they need in the advertisement?

A. 8   B. 25   C. 29   D. 33

【2】Lili wants to get some teaching experience before she gets her Bachelor’sdegree in Englishshe canapply(申请) to teach ______.

A. University Students   B. inEnglish Camp

C. in Middle School   D. Interns

【3】Timmy got an interview reply which question do you think is most probably askedin hisinterview?

A. Are you a teacher or a student now?

B. How many children do you have?

C. Are you married or not now ?

D. Why are you putting on weight?

28、根据下面短文内容,在短文的空格处填上一个恰当的词,使短文完整、通顺。

When my son was in kindergarten, he brought home four tiny trees one day, which the school gave to the kids to plant.【1】 of them looked very strong. However, I still planted them in our yard and hoped they would grow. Over the years, three of them didn’t 【2】 it because of the poor soil. The only one left was a single evergreen.

It grew very slowly. It never got very tall and bent to one side, Then, I noticed that it was starting to【3】Some leaves on the lower branches( 树枝)had already gone while others had turned brown. Only a bit of the top was still green. I tried my best to save it by giving it a lot of fertilizer(肥料)【4】it didn't work.

Yesterday, I went out and checked it out again, wondering【5】it would be better to just cut it down. It surely would make it easier to mow the lawn( 除草), and I wouldn't have to watch it slowly die any more. When I walked over to have a closer look at it, however, I noticed something moving within the leaves. It was a robin bird making a nest at the top of the branches 【6】a lot of patience. I smiled to myself and decided not to cut it down, because maybe the old tree still had some life and usefulness left in it yet. It may be a little unhealthy or ugly, but it was still providing a【7】to a bird and fresh air to this world.

It reminded me of something, too. All of our lives have a purpose and a meaning. It doesn't matter if we are young and strong or【8】and sick. Until our last breath we have things to do, love for us to give, and joy for us to share. Until our last moment here we can help to make this world a better and more beautiful place.

29、   McIntyre Primary School has placed a special bench(长凳) in the school. It's ________ made to make sure that no students are left out on the playground. It's called the "Buddy Bench". The seat can be used by ________ as a safe place to let others know they'd like to be included in playtime. But they may be too ________ to ask directly.

The bench is a tool for kids to protect themselves and helps create a safe and responsible ________ for all children. The bench is also a useful tool to fight against bullies(恃强凌弱者) because it builds kids' confidence to bravely ask others to play with them. At the same time reaching out to others who are feeling forgotten is important, too.

The idea of the "Buddy Bench" is ________: Students who want to take part in playground games and activities but may hesitate(犹豫) can take the seat. That shows that they may need extra ________ to take part in the activities. Four fourth-grade students came up with the idea. And they reported it to the school community. The community ________ their suggestion and raised money to set up a bright metal bench. There is a sign that ________ "Buddy Bench" on the playground.

________ it was set up, the bench had been effective(有效的). Each day, students can see that it ________. The lessons they are learning now will do them good in their lives. It's simply a beautiful example of kids who want to be kind and continue to be kind every day.

【1】A.quietly B.seriously C.easily D.specially

【2】A.teachers B.students C.parents D.players

【3】A.busy B.stupid C.shy D.lonely

【4】A.environment B.playground C.community D.level

【5】A.boring B.simple C.humorous D.impatient

【6】A.encouragement B.attention C.friendship D.training

【7】A.asked for B.heard from C.turned down D.agreed to

【8】A.reads B.speaks C.tells D.talks

【9】A.Since B.Before C.Until D.Though

【10】A.moves B.works C.fights D.grows