2024-2025年湖南益阳初一下册期末英语试卷

1、Reading is a good way _____ a child’s imagination at an early age.

A. to develop   B. developing

C. develop   D. developed

2、Even though we live in a high-tech age, it’s still impossible to predict the weather   .

A. actively B. accurately

C. cautiously D. originally

3、We have to do our best ________ what we have.

A. with B. to C. in   D. at

4、— I am bored with running.

— Why not try trampoline, a new fitness craze that ______ the world by storm?

A.took B.is taking C.had taken D.will take

5、While meeting with Trump on April 7th at Florida resort, President Xi Jinping suggested that the two sides ________ the annual exchange programs they have ________.

A. carry out; agreed on   B. carried on; agreed to

C. carry out; agreed with   D. carry on; agreed with

6、Delete the short message at once! Many a man ______ by such tricks up to now.

A.are cheated B.is cheated

C.have been cheated D.has been cheated

7、—Have you checked all the relief________ to the people in the disaster area?

—Yes, several times. But I'll check it once more.

A．sent

B．sending

C．to send

D．to be sent

8、I must say he reads very well, and I shouldn’t be surprised if he ______ acting for a living one day.

A. had taken up   B. would have taken up   C. have taken up   D. takes up

9、Fear of failure is ______ holds people back from achieving their dreams and acting on their great ideas.

A. whether   B. which   C. that   D. what

10、“Made in China 2025” initiative aims to transform China from a manufacturing giant into a world manufacturing power, ________ driven by innovation and emphasizes quality over quantity.

A.the one that B.one that C.one D.the one

11、It’s unwise to leave________ can be life’s most important decision—future career—entirely to luck.

A．which

B．that

C．what

D．how

12、What a terrible experience! _______, you’re safe now---that’s the main thing.

A．Anyway

B．Besides

C．Otherwise

D．Therefore

13、What an unforgettable experience! I’ll write it down _______ it is still fresh in my memory.

A.since B.after C.while D.until

14、________ for two days, Jessica managed to finish her project ahead of time.

A. To work       B. Worked

C. To be working   D. Having worked

15、This computer is different from the one I ______ in my last job.

A. use   B. have used   C. used   D. had used

16、I needn’t have been in that hurry. The flight to Chongqing ______ due to the foggy weather.

A. has cancelled B. was cancelled

C. will be cancelling  D. had cancelled

17、________ they choose Chinese company is that China has the most advanced technology of high speed railway in the world.

A.When B.That

C.Where D.Why

18、_________ you are old enough to make your own judgement, you should start to pursue your career.

A．Even if

B．As though

C．Ever since

D．Now that

19、The company is making a long-term__________to breaking into the American market.

A.complaint B.comment C.commitment D.contribution

20、________ little chicks remain in the nest, they are completely dependent on their parents for food.

A.Even though B.As long as C.Until D.Unless

21、   China is set to join a growing number of countries that are taking strict measures on single-use plastic items, with multiple bans expected to come into force gradually within the next six years.

The new policy, announced Sunday, will first take effect in major cities, where many of the non-biodegradable（非生物降解的）plastics found in the world’s oceans originally come. The distribution of plastic bags is supposed to stop in large Chinese cities by the end of the year, whereas smaller cities and rural areas have until 2022.Among other items are single-use straws and many disposable（一次性的）items. The effort was described as a global “war on plastic”.

Between 1950 and 2015, plastic production has risen from 2 million tons annually to 381 million worldwide, which has seen a rise in policies to reduce dependence on plastics. Extremely strict steps have been taken in many places.

Last August, the Pakistani government banned all single-use plastic bags in the country’s capital region, home to some 1.5 million people. While environmental protection groups celebrated the move, industry representatives warned it would come at a huge financial cost “They should first find new jobs for the plastic factory workers and then ban the bags,”38-year-old fruit seller Nazeer Abbasi told The Washington Post last year.

Last spring, the European Parliament voted to ban many single-use plastic items-including plates, straws and cups — by 2021. It also voted to increase recycling targets. Many E.U. member states already have built systems to encourage customers to return plastic bottle for recycling.

【1】What are the multiple bans targeted at?

A.Recyclable glass bottles.

B.Reusable shopping bags.

C.Degradable plastic straws.

D.Disposable plastic plates.

【2】How will China carry out the new policy?

A.By banning plastics once for all. B.By taking measures step by step.

C.By conducting it in big cities only. D.By performing it in small cities first.

【3】How does Nazeer Abbasi feel about the workers according to paragraph 4?

A.He’s worried. B.He’s annoyed.

C.He’s puzzled. D.He’s disappointed.

【4】Why does the author write this text?

A.To explain the causes of plastic pollution.

B.To offer tips about Chinese plastic production.

C.To share his own ideas about plastic recycling.

D.To introduce different bans on single-use plastics.

22、Benefits of Cooperative Learning

In the classroom teachers should deliberately create opportunities for students to cooperate with each other, share responsibilities, solve problems, and control conflict.

【1】 Cooperative learning activities require students to work together in small groups to complete a project or activity, operating as a team to help each other succeed.

You may be wondering what benefits students gain from cooperative learning. The answer is many! Cooperative learning, of course, teaches a number of social and emotional skills, but it also gives students the opportunity to learn from each other. The following skills that are developed through regular and effective cooperative learning are just a few of many.

In order for a cooperative learning group to succeed, individuals within the group need to show leadership abilities. Without this, the group cannot move forward without a teacher. Natural leaders become quickly evident in small groups, but most students don’t naturally want to lead.   【2】

Also, effective teamwork requires good communication and commitment. All members of a cooperative learning group have to learn to speak productively with one another to stay on track. By teaching students to share confidently, listen carefully, and speak clearly, they learn to value the input of their teammates and the quality of their work soars.

Conflicts are bound to arise in any group setting.   【3】 Give students space to try and work out their issues for themselves before stepping in.

There are many decisions to be made in a cooperative environment. Encourage students to think as a team to make joint decisions by first having them come up with a team name.   【4】 Make sure that each student has their own responsibilities in cooperative learning groups. Much like leadership skills, decision-making skills cannot be developed if students are not regularly practicing them.

A．From there, have them decide who will complete what tasks.

B．Assign leadership roles of varying importance to every member of a group to help all individuals practice leading.

C．Often, leaders of the group are also the ones that make most of the decisions.

D．Sometimes these are minor and easily handled, but other times they can rip a team apart if improperly managed.

E．Overall, 61% of cooperative-learning classes achieved significantly higher test scores than traditional classes.

F．These opportunities can be found in cooperative learning, which differs from traditional learning where students work independently.

23、   The flight of butterflies has so far been somewhat of a secret to researchers, given their unusually large and broad wings relative to their body size. Now researchers at Lund University in Sweden have studied the aerodynamics (空气动力) of butterflies in the wind tunnel (风洞). The results suggest that butterflies use a highly helpful clap technique, therefore making use of their unique wings. This helps them rapidly take off when escaping natural enemies.

The researchers studied the wingbeats of freely flying butterflies during takeoff in the wind tunnel. During the upward process, the wings cup, creating an air-filled pocket between them. When the wings strike each other, the air is forced out, resulting in a backward strong stream of air that pushes the butterflies forward. The downward wingbeat has another function: the butterflies stay in the air and do not fall to the ground.

The wings’ striking was described by researchers almost 50 years ago, but it is only in this study that the theory has been tested on real butterflies in free flight. Until now, it has been generally believed that butterfly wings are aerodynamically inefficient. However, the researchers suggest that the opposite is actually true.

“That the wings are cupped when butterflies clap them together, makes the wing clap much more effective. It is an elegant mechanism that is far more advanced than we imagined, and it is fascinating,” says biology researcher Per Henningsson, who studied the butterflies’ aerodynamics. “The results of the study could help inspire improved performance and flight technology in small unmanned aircraft,” he continues.

In addition to studying the butterflies, the researchers designed mechanical wings that are modeled on real ones. The shape and flexibility of the mechanical wings as they are cupped and folded confirm the efficiency. Their measurements show that the pushing force created by the flexible wings is 22 percent higher and the efficiency 28 percent better compared to if the wings had been rigid.

【1】What does the researchers’ study focus on?

A．The butterfly’s body size.

B．The butterfly’s escape technique.

C．The butterfly’s flying principle.

D．The butterfly’s frequency of wingbeats.

【2】For what purpose do butterfly wings strike?

A．To circle steadily in the air.

B．To form an air pocket.

C．To release their additional energy.

D．To empty the air pocket for forward force.

【3】Why were the mechanical wings made?

A．They might draw public attention.

B．They could be used to test the findings.

C．They’d show results in line with popular belief.

D．They helped avoid experimenting on live butterflies.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Butterfly Adapts Itself to the Wild Survival

B．Butterfly Wing Clap Explains Secret of Flight

C．Flexible Wings Boost Aircraft Making Industry

D．New Discoveries Are Made Based on Aerodynamics

24、Death rates for heart disease in Britain have dropped by more than 40 percent in a decade，UK scientists will report today．

Wide uptake of cholesterol—busting statin drugs(降胆固醇药)，healthier lifestyles and better medical practices have seen a huge reduction in deaths caused by heart attacks，stroke and other cardiovascular(心血管的) problems．

However，heart disease remains Britain’s biggest killer．

The new study，by experts at Oxford University，shows there has been a 44.4 percent drop in death rates among men in the UK and a 43.6 percent drop among women linked to heart problems in the ten years to 2011．

The team compared death rate associated with cardiovascular disease across Europe．They found that Britain has one of the best records in Europe，with 342 deaths as a result of heart disease per 100，000 men in 2011，and 232 per 100，000 women．

Some nations---including Ukraine，Macedonia and Moldova—see more than 1,000 heart deaths per 100，000 of the population．

Overall，heart disease causes 45 percent of all deaths across Europe，but only 27 percent in the UK．The study，led by Dr Nick Townsend，showed that cardiovascular disease is mainly a disease of old age．

But researchers said that across Europe it still causes more than 1.4 million deaths in those aged under 75 and nearly 700，000 deaths in under 65s．Dr Townsend said：“Cardiovascular disease results in 49 percent of deaths among women and 41 per cent among men．”

【1】From the text we can know_____．

A．heart disease no longer threatens the British

B．the heart death rate among British men is lower than among women

C．the old mainly dies of stroke in Europe

D．the heart death rate in Ukraine is higher than in Britain

【2】What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Stroke．     B．Cardiovascular disease．

C．Lung disease．  D．Heart attacks．

【3】How does the author support his idea?

A．By analyzing data．

B．By following processes．

C．By describing his own experiences．

D．By discussing research experiments．

【4】Where is the text most likely to have been taken from?

A. A speech       B. A story

C. A scientific study   D. A personal diary

25、After a whole week of rain we finally had a comfortable, beautiful summer day outside. My family and I were driving to a nearby town when my daughter _________ a yard sale. Then, a few miles down the road, we saw another, and another, and another, We saw tables full of knickknacks. We saw plates, glasses, and silverware. _________, we saw lots of smiling people talking, laughing, sitting, and standing in the sunshine.

Seeing all of this brought back _________ of my childhood. Most of the clothes in my closet back then came from _________. My mom was a talented yard sale-shopper. When I was little, she would drag me along with her. I used to _________ going to them, until one special day when I saw that they also sold old _________. After that, I always browsed through the books until it was time to _________. Sometimes mom would _________ me one too. Soon, a large part of my home library came from yard sale books. For me, these books were more _________ than their first editions.

Why do we have yard sales? It certainly isn’t for the ____________. For all the time and ____________ people put into them, they would hardly make minimum wage from the sales. I think, rather, it is yard sales that ____________ us together. We ____________ our old things and we buy “new” old things. We talk and ____________ old friends and new neighbors. We get a ____________ to give and share. We ____________ through kindness and love among all the old stuff. It’s all about ____________, both in goods and between people.

I think yard sales teach us something about ____________ too. We can’t really ____________ anything here, after all; all we get is ____________ possession of our stuff, then it comes time for us to let it go and pass it on.

【1】

A．announced

B．spotted

C．prepared

D．recalled

【2】

A．Even so

B．In short

C．At least

D．Above all

【3】

A．problems

B．memories

C．realities

D．dreams

【4】

A．markets

B．neighbors

C．yard sales

D．shopping malls

【5】

A．imagine

B．enjoy

C．practice

D．hate

【6】

A．books

B．paintings

C．plates

D．toys

【7】

A．go

B．start

C．work

D．register

【8】

A．award

B．write

C．buy

D．lend

【9】

A．popular

B．useful

C．different

D．priceless

【10】

A．fun

B．money

C．relaxation

D．responsibility

【11】

A．love

B．resource

C．fund

D．effort

【12】

A．mix

B．bring

C．guide

D．inspire

【13】

A．get rid of

B．put away

C．go through

D．make use of

【14】

A．pass by

B．look for

C．catch up with

D．face up to

【15】

A．tradition

B．goal

C．chance

D．job

【16】

A．extend

B．connect

C．learn

D．compete

【17】

A．communication

B．information

C．delivery

D．exchange

【18】

A．life

B．ethics

C．economy

D．society

【19】

A．purchase

B．explore

C．own

D．trust

【20】

A．temporary

B．legal

C．normal

D．full

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

I peered over my grandma’s shoulder as she sewed pieces of cloth together. The two pieces became one faster than I’d imagined. The colors, however, looked ugly when put together and none of the patterns matched. All the patches (补丁) on this blanket seemed to disagree.

“Grandma， that’s the ugliest quilt (棉被) I’ve ever seen.”

“Oh, sweetie, it’s warm and beautiful,” said Grandma, pointing to a pile of crazy patterned shirts and suits. “I can take these old clothes that Grandpa and I will never wear again and turn them into something useful and good. It’s not the quilts appearance but the love that sews it together that makes it beautiful. This quilt will keep you warm on a cold night like tonight. And I know that for a fact.” Grandma put her hand on my shoulder, “Not everyone is as lucky as we are. Here, put on your coat. We’ll get a second opinion about how ugly my quilts are.”

Grandma folded a finished quilt and tucked it into a shopping bag. Afterwards, we got in the car and drove downtown. The white snow turned grayer as we got to the city. Eventually, Grandma pulled up at a dark alley (胡同) and we got out of the car. The terrible smell of rotting garbage made me feel sick and pinch my nose shut. Grandma took my hand and led me to the street lamp. I could see the snow shimmering (发出微光) in the light.

Grandma paused. “There’s usually somebody down this alley. It’s quiet and out of the wind--a good place to stay on cold nights. A nice warm quilt might make it even better.”

The dark engulfed (吞没) Grandma and I as we stepped deep into the alley. The pavement was cracked and missing in spots. Chicken bones and stained boxes littered their way. And Grandma’s shoes made a loud sound with each step. Feeling frightened, I squeezed Grandma’s hand. Grandma squeezed my hand back. “Its OK.” she smiled.

“Who’s there?” shouted a voice out of the darkness.

Paragraph 1:

“I have a nice warm quilt, if you want it,” said Grandma.

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Paragraph 2:

Back home, I found a worn-out quilt by accident in a cupboard.

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