2024-2025年安徽安庆初一下册期末英语试卷

1、It was David dreamed to be an interpreter, _____ he joined a translation club at the age of 16.

A. but B. so C. or D. for

2、I can still remember my childhood life,_________it was so long ago.

A.if only B.as though C.even though D.in case

3、I think you’d better avoid talking about politics, religion and other ______ topics with him if you are not close friends.

A．sensitive

B．skeptical

C．aggressive

D．attractive

4、Even a small personal computer   store vast amounts of information.

A. might   B. can

C. ought to   D. has to

5、We’d better take umbrellas—I’m sure it ________ when we arrive in London; it’s always wet there at this time of year.

A．will rain

B．is raining

C．will be raining

D．would rain

6、—We want to sit at the table near the window.

— I’m sorry, but it ________ already.

A．has taken

B．took

C．was taken

D．has been taken

7、Most probably it will be another 7 hours _____ you can have next meal, so you must have your stomach full.

A．since

B．when

C．after

D．before

8、Foreign species may ______some native species and even destroy and replace others.

A．cure

B．threaten

C．prevent

D．forbid

9、Currently AI is used mostly in the tech industry, ________ it has created efficiencies and produced new products and services.

A.when B.about which C.where D.of which

10、－What if the rainstorm continues?

－Come on guys! We have to meet the _______ whatever the weather.

A. standard B. demand

C. deadline D. satisfaction

11、Only my cousin has chosen to apply for a job in Africa _______ the majority of this year’s graduates working in Britain.

A.in common with B.as well as

C.in contrast to D.by reason of

12、______ exercising is a good way to keep fit, you shouldn’t overdo it at the beginning.

A. As if   B. As long as   C. In case  D. Even though

13、— Can I pay the bill by check?

— Sorry, sir. But it is the management rule of our hotel that payment _____ be made in cash.

A. can B. shall C. must   D. need

14、Sympathy for the rebels, the government claimed, is beginning to ______because of more and more harm they did to common people.

A. fade B. decline C. fail D. collapse

15、--- Silly me! I forget what my luggage looks like.

--- What do you think of_____over there?

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

16、He_________himself advanced English all by himself by the time he turned 18.

A.taught B.had taught C.has taught D.would teach

17、— Why are you so upset, Doctor White?

— The project didn’t _________ as we expected. It was such a waste of time!

A.break out B.run out C.make out D.work out

18、The pandemic has fundamentally altered consumer behavior and enterprise operations, ________ digital adoption and transformation a necessity.

A．to make

B．making

C．having made

D．made

19、Some irresponsible websites allowed restaurants to post false pictures ________ could mislead customers.

A. who B. that C. when D. where

20、A lot of migratory birds fly to the south in winter to ________from cold weather.

A．stay away

B．keep away

C．get away

D．break away

21、   Autumn Peltier is a youth environmentalist who has inspired thousands of students to walk out of class and demand action on climate change.

When Autumn Peltier was just 8 years old, she attended a ceremony at a reservation where she saw a sign warning that the water was poisonous. Growing up on a freshwater island in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory in Canada, Peltier says she had never experienced poisonous water. The memory of that sign stayed with her.

Two years later, at the age of 10, Peltier is fighting for water conservation and water rights for everybody. She says she was inspired by her great aunt, Josephine Mandamin, a well-known activist who walked the shores of all five Great Lakes to raise awareness for water conservation.

When she was 12 in 2015, Peltier met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, telling him she was unhappy with his policies on debating pipeline projects. Trudeau promised her he would preserve the water. Since 2015, 87 long-term water advisories in Canada have been lifted; 56 water advisories remain.

At middle school, Peltier joined an environmental group at her school and later co-founded the Canadian Youth Water Strike-a Canadian branch of the international movement to conserve water.

Last year, Peltier spoke at the UN about the importance of water conservation and water access, explaining the fundamental role water plays in her culture.

“Many people don’t think water is alive or has a spirit. My people believe this to be true. . . . We believe our water is precious because we are born of water.”

After the speech at the UN, Peltier is joined by a group of teenagers who share similar thoughts. Her friends include Greta Thunberg, a Swedish girl who drew the world attention through the talk at World Economic Forum at Davos, Bruno Rodriguez, an Argentinian boy who joined in the UN Climate Summit, and Mari Copeny, an American girl who is dedicated to the cause of saving water. Peltier and her friends believe that together they can make a big difference.

Undoubtedly, Peltier’s many years of hard work has paid off. She has greatly raised people’s awareness of water conservation and taught people to take specific actions to conserve water.

That’s an impressive list of accomplishments for anyone, let alone a middle schooler.

【1】How did Peltier feel about the poisonous water when she was 8?

A.Shocked. B.Interested. C.Excited. D.Bored.

【2】Who influenced Peltier to start water conservation?

A.UN officials. B.Trudeau. C.Mandamin. D.Thunberg.

【3】What does Peltier expect to do in the future?

A.To make more friends. B.To protect more water.

C.To attend more summits. D.To organize more strikes.

【4】What can we learn from Autumn Peltier’s story?

A.World leaders can contribute to success.

B.Environment is Canadians’major concern.

C.Fame comes from attending great summits.

D.Achievements result from continuous effort.

22、   “We wish you a merry Christmas” with pictures of Elvis Tsui seems to be the latest trend among Chinese netizens during this year's Christmas.

Born in 1961, Hong Kong veteran actor Elvis Tsui has become the latest internet icon thanks to the classic character he played in the 1992 comedy movie, where he looked a bit similar to Santa Claus, with a red hat and white beard. The movie Tsui starred in was adapted from The Deer and the Cauldron, a novel by late Hong Kong novelist Louis Cha. Tsui played the role of Oboi, a malicious and greedy military officer who conspires to fight for the throne.

Also, the character's name Oboi is pronounced similar to “all buy” in English, which encourages people to buy some gifts for loved ones during the Christmas season. And the coincidence further increases the popularity of Tsui.

Reputed as China's Santa Claus, Elvis Tsui has been frequently searched on Dec 24 on Sina Weibo, China's answer to Twitter, and his images have been adapted into micro videos, gifts and emojis at very short notice. Some clever business minds have produced tailor-made products on China's e-commerce platform Taobao.

On Dec 25, an image of Tsui's character from the film has already been added into the Sina Weibo emoji list for users to choose from. “I have been waiting for more than two decades to find the Chinese Santa Claus, and he just appeared. I believe that he is the perfect image in my heart,” said weibo user Xiao Midou1993.

In response to the enthusiasm shown by online users, the 57-year-old was pleased to receive the new title, and wrote on his official weibo account, “It's Christmas and the old man with a red hat and white beard is bringing you the best wishes!”

【1】Why has Elvis Tsui become the latest internet icon?

A.Because he played in the 1992 comedy movie.

B.Because he is a veteran.

C.Because he encourages people to buy gifts during the Christmas season.

D.Because his character in the 1992 movie seemed similar to Santa Claus.

【2】What has already been added into the Sina Weibo emoji list?

A.An image of Tsui's character B.A micro video

C.A tailor-made product D.A gif

【3】The underlined word “title” in paragraph 6 means______.

A.Gift B.Name C.Wish D.Image

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

A.An introduction to Elvis Tsui B.Wish you a merry Christmas

C.Chinese Santa Claus storms the internet D.Hong Kong veteran actor Elvis Tsui

23、In the icy Himalayas, user kebi057 on TikTok, a video sharing platform, shows people around the world about everyday life in Tibet. And people are definitely taking a look. He has over 236,000 followers and nearly 4 million likes for his videos-clips of himself pulling his sled with his dog, preparing food and, in his most popular video, building a "natural refrigerator" out of ice blocks—to the amazement of people in the comments, who were amazed at his ice box.

When lockdown went into effect earlier this year, many people turned to TikTok to pass the time. The short-video platform has now hit over 2. 6 billion downloads globally and was the most downloaded app of 2020, according to mobile app analytics firm App Annie.

The pandemic is part of the reason for surging TikTok popularity. "It's been a bleak year for many people. Much of the content you see on TikTok is fun, upbeat and a welcome break from the day-to-day realities of the COVID crisis," says Damian Radcliffe, a professor at the University of Oregon who researches digital trends.

With TikTok's growing popularity, digital researcher Damian Radcliffe says one of the biggest issues the app is facing globally is the spread of misinformation on its platform. "We've already seen the app like many other platforms—filled with conspiracy（阴谋）theories, misinformation around elections and misinformation related to the COVID vaccine and the wider health crisis," he explains.

In India, TikTok launched a campaign called MatKarForward to tackle the issue of misinformation. The topic, which has received over 3. 7 billion views, encourages users to stop and think before forwarding videos that promote fake news, such as COVID-19 "homemade" remedies and various conspiracies.

【1】What's the author's purpose of writing paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic of the text.

B．To arouse the interest of the readers.

C．To present how enjoyable life is in Tibet.

D．To describe the popularity of a particular user.

【2】What does the underlined word in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Pleasant.

B．Confusing

C．Depressing

D．Meaningful

【3】What's the author's attitude towards Tiktok's dealing with misinformation?

A．Negative.

B．Objective.

C．Optimistic.

D．Ambiguous.

24、   The philosopher, Martin Buber, is most known for his work on “I-Thou/You” relationships in which people are open, direct, mutually interested in each other. In contrast, “I-It” relationships are those in which we use the other, like an object, to solve our problems and fulfill our needs and purposes.

It is not our fault that many of our relationships are or become “It” relationships because most of what we feel, think and do is motivated by unconscious memories of how to survive the environment into which we were born. Thus, one of the reasons we use other people to help us feel better about ourselves and cope in the world is that using people was once necessary and it worked. When we were small and helpless, “It” came and fed us, and held us, and set us on our way. We didn’t have to reciprocate and care for “It”. Even when the care and attention of “It” was minimal or unpredictable, if we got out of childhood alive, somewhere along the way “It” was involved.

Freud called this stage of early life “primary narcissism”, which is our instinct (本能) for self-preservation and is a normal part of our development. While most of us grow out of it，we still hold a survival fear, which motivates us to escape danger and to stay alive, and we all need this fear in healthy measure.

The problem is that too many of us, too much of the time, are in a constant state of threat—and we often don’t know it. We imagine people are talking about us behind our backs, that we have cancer, that we are inadequate, and vulnerable to more than our share of bad luck. As our brains have grown in size and complexity, so has our ability to scare ourselves.

This causes many problems. For example, our stress levels increase, our digestion is impaired and our thinking becomes restricted. Our threat response stops any bodily function, feeling, thought and behavior that might “waste” energy and detract from fighting or escaping danger. Thus, when in threat, our emotional, cognitive and behavioral range is significantly reduced.

And in this reduced state, one of our solutions is to find someone who can save and comfort us. Instead of enabling us to be open, direct and mutual, fear and anxiety lead us towards conversations and choices in our relations with others that are orientated towards surviving—not thriving (茁壮成长). Threat-motivated relationships are characterized by need, dependency, control, demand, dishonesty, and self-interest.

We cannot form the “I-Thou” relationships that Buber speaks of until we have learned to notice, comfort, and understand the emotions and patterns of our threat brain. When in threat, we tend to use other people as objects who can save and protect us, or who we can blame for our problems.

【1】What does the underlined word “reciprocate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Return the favour.

B．Ask for some advice.

C．Convey an apology.

D．Make some comments.

【2】What can we learn about “primary narcissism”?

A．It leads to our survival fear.

B．It is normal and usually temporary.

C．It impacts our growth negatively.

D．It lays the foundation for Freud’s theory.

【3】Which of the following could be an example of “I-It” relationships?

A．Comforting an upset friend.

B．Feeling sorry for your mistakes.

C．Trying hard to be independent.

D．Asking others to take on your task.

【4】What would be the best title for this passage?

A．How We Can Form the “I-Thou” Relationships

B．How We Can Get Out of the “I-It” Relationships

C．Why We Treat Others as Objects Rather Than Individuals

D．What Helps Us Survive and Thrive in Early Stages of Life

25、   It is every kid's worst nightmare (噩梦). A six-year-old boy, Jaden Hayes, has _________ it twice. First, he lost his dad when he was four and then last month his mom _________ unexpectedly in her sleep.

“I tried and I tried and I tried to get her _________, but I couldn't.” said Jaden. No one could imagine how _________ Jaden was. But there's another side to his darkness. A few weeks ago he told his aunt Barbara that he was sick and tired of seeing everyone around _________ all the time. And an idea crossed his mind. He had a /an _________ to solve it.

“And that was the start of it," said Barbara. "That's where the adventure _________ . Jaden asked his aunt Barbara to buy a bunch of _________ and bring him to downtown Savannah, Georgia near where he lives, so he could _________ them away. "I'm trying to make people __________," said Jaden.

Jaden __________ people who aren't already smiling and then turns their __________ around. So far he’s gone out on four different occasions, collecting nearly 500 smiles. He is always __________ , even if sometimes he doesn't get exactly what he was hoping __________ . It is just difficult for some people to __________ a six-year-old orphan (孤儿)who would offer a toy-expecting nothing __________—except a smile.

"I'm counting on it to be 33,000," said Jaden. When asked if he could make that __________ and have any influence on the world, he answered: "I think I can. I don't have to change the __________ greatly, but it's enough to help __________ it a little. Only if I carry it on can I make a big__________ to others."

A．predicted

B．experienced

C．avoided

D．escaped

A．wandered

B．disappeared

C．wept

D．died

A．moved

B．relaxed

C．awake

D．energetic

A．painstaking

B．embarrassed

C．conscious

D．heartbroken

A．busy

B．sad

C．nervous

D．exhausted

A．plan

B．analysis

C．arrangement

D．discussion

A．existed

B．began

C．arrived

D．focused

A．goods

B．gifts

C．toys

D．sweets

A．put

B．pack

C．take

D．give

A．smile

B．communicate

C．reform

D．reflect

A．runs after

B．seeks for

C．depends on

D．believes in

A．nightmare

B．adventure

C．future

D．day

A．optimistic

B．painful

C．sensitive

D．anxious

A．to

B．from

C．for

D．of

A．approach

B．adopt

C．disturb

D．refuse

A．in return

B．in common

C．for sure

D．for free

A．goal

B．schedule

C．standard

D．conclusion

A．problem

B．world

C．idea

D．relationship

A．construct

B．protect

C．sweeten

D．broaden

A．wish

B．promise

C．difference

D．challenge

26、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

My family moved in a small house in Brighton, Colorado on my seventh birthday. My first memory is our neighbor Bill, an old man, handing me strawberries from his garden through a hole in the chain-link fence. “We need to make the hole bigger,” he said jokingly. Later I knew that he lived alone.

Bill spent much time working in the garden, and I was always talking lo him from our yard. I was a chatterbox. I think what drew me to Bill is that he never got tired of listening to me. I also think Bill saw a lot of himself in me — we were both lonely and anxious — and that may be why he always took the time to listen to me. It was a wonderful connection.

There weren’t any kids of my age in the neighborhood, and my parents were very busy, so I mostly played in the yard with my dog. I had a lot of imaginary friends — a whole family, actually, with a wife, children, a best friend…no joke. Weird kid.

One day, my parents asked Bill whether he’d watch me while they were away on business. This worked for everyone, so it became a somewhat monthly occurrence. Bill had a spare room in his house, which became “my” room.

Bill promised to teach me to drive the lawn tractor someday and I was always looking forward to it. In winter, Bill would attach a snowplow to the front of the lawn tractor. I seriously told him that I would invent a better snowplow when I grew up. “Sure you will. You’ll get a patent certificate. It takes a certificate to prove an important thing,” Bill said with a smile.

One snowy morning, an idea suddenly hit me. My parents were watching TV when I spit it out, “What if I adopted Bill as my grandpa?” My parents said I could go over and ask him.

注意：

1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右：

2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分为两段，开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1

I knocked on his door, sat down in his living room, and asked, “Can I adopt you as my grandpa?”

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Paragraph 2

The next morning, while learning to drive the lawn tractor with a snowplow, I accidentally plowed down our chain-link fence.

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