2025-2026年湖北咸宁初二下册期末英语试卷

1、After three days' waiting, there was a little doubt in the mother's mind _______ the police could find her lost child.

A. how B. that

C. where D. whether

2、He is a strict and kind teacher, ______ my son loves and respects.

A. one      B. the one who

C. which    D. he who

3、Years ago we didn’t know this , but recent science______that people who don’t sleep well soon get ill.

A.showed B.has shown C.will show D.is showing

4、__________ the program , they have to stay there for another two weeks.

A. Not completing

B. Not having completed

C. Not completed

D. Having not completed

5、Though sometimes he makes mistakes, we can’t doubt his loyalty _______ the company.

A.in B.with C.of D.to

6、—Tomorrow is Teachers’ Day. What’s your surprise for our teacher?

—The first thing ______ I will do is to make a card for her.

A．who

B．which

C．whose

D．that

7、_______ some of the most complicated questions of life while working under the shadow of a likely premature(过早的) death, Stephen Hawking died at 76.

A.having occupied to B.occupied with

C.having occupied with D.occupied to

8、Is this the reason______ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work?

A. he explained B. how he explained C. what he explained D. why he explained

9、Teenagers should try to be____________ of their parents, doing something on their own.

A.independent B.impressive C.aware D.proud

10、Karen looks greatly curvaceous in that velvet dress. She’s got a thin ________.

A. wrist B. hip C. thigh D. waist

11、Seeing the happy ________ of children playing in the park, I’m full of joy and confidence in the future of our country.

A.sight B.view C.sign D.scene

12、All rights ____, no one is allowed to copy or use this paper for other commercial purposes.

A. preserved B. deserved C. reserved D. received

13、The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to _____its reality.

A. make up B. bring up C. figure out D. break through

14、During the Song Dynasty, people played a game called cuju, which is regarded as the ______ of ancient football.

A.resource B.cause C.origin D.reason

15、Gone are the hardest days ______ the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NPC) spread nationwide.

A.which B.that C.when D.whose

16、Chinese people traditionally   firecrackers during the Spring Festival, in the belief that this helps scare off the Nian monster and brings good fortune.

A.set aside B.set off C.set down D.set up

17、Body language can ______ a lot about your mood , so  standing with your arms folded can send out a signal that you are being defensive.

A. give away B. give up

C. give in D. give way

18、He differed _________ other people __________ he always looked further ahead in his work.

A.from; in which B.from; in that C.with; in which D.with; in that

19、I saw a familiar face in the crowd, but the name ______ me for the moment.

A.supported B.limited C.escaped D.adapted

20、—Have you got any particular plans for the coming holiday?

—Yes. ______, I'm going to visit some homes for the old in the city.

A．If ever

B．If busy

C．If anything.

D．If possible

21、Born into a family with three brothers, David was   to value the sense of sharing.

A.brought out B.brought in C.brought about D.brought up

22、—Hey! I just heard that sports meeting would be called off due to the bad weather.

—Really? It doesn't look that bad to me.

—Nah! I was just ________.

A. pulling your leg B. all ears C. a wet blanket D. giving you the cold shoulder

23、At the beginning of the year 2020, students never thought they____________ such a long winter vacation.

A.would have B.are having

C.have D.have had

24、We can’t be _________ by investment projects promising to make you a millionaire overnight.

A.taken over B.taken on C.taken up D.taken in

25、— Are you going to stay overnight?

— Not ________ it’s absolutely necessary.

A.when B.once C.since D.unless

26、Scientists have long known a reliable way to lose weight in lab animals; Cut the amount of calories(卡路里) by 10 percent to 40 percent. A new study suggests that in young and middle-aged adults, taking in 300 caloric less every day can also have a big influence on their body weight and health.

In the new study published this month in the Lancet, researchers looked at a group of 143 healthy men and women aging from 21 to 50. They could eat the foods they wanted as long as they cut about 12 percent of their total calories, or roughly 300 calories a day.

The group saw their health improve. For example, their blood pressure fell, and they had better blood sugar control.

“The benefits came from the fact that they lost about 16 pounds over the two years of the study,” said William Kraus, the lead author of the study and a professor of medicine at Duke University.

“We were surprised by these changes,” he added. “In a disease population, there aren't five drugs in combination(组合) that would get such a big improvement.”

Calories cut may be useful for better health and weight loss, said Frank Hu, the chairman of the nutrition department at the Harvard School of Public Health. But he questioned whether caloric cut would be possible for most people since we are living in an environment with so many energy-rich, nutrient-poor foods that are cheap, and heavily advertised.

He suggested, however, that some people might find calorie cut possible if they combined it with other popular diets like the Mediterranean diet.

Dr. Kraus said, “It’s not that hard to cut as little as 300 calories a day from their diets. It just takes an after-dinner snack.”

【1】How much calories does a middle-aged adult usually take in each day?

A．About 300.

B．About 750.

C．About 2,500.

D．About3,000.

【2】What led to the health benefits in the new study according to William Kraus?

A．The combination of five drugs.

B．The weight loss.

C．The energy-rich snacks.

D．The delicious foods.

【3】What is Frank Hu’s attitude toward the advice in the new study?

A．Doubtful.

B．Favorable.

C．Uncaring.

D．Curious.

【4】What can be the suitable title for the text?

A．Hot Debate on Different Weight-losing Diets

B．New Health Guidelines Published for the Adults

C．The Easiest Way to Stay Fit and Healthy Ever Found

D．Cutting 300 Calories a Day to Stay Healthy Every Day

27、Meat and vegetables are measured in grams and kilograms. Milk and other liquid foods are measured in liters or milliliters. These units only measure quantity: they do not measure the value of the food to the body. The unit which measures the quality or value of food is the calorie(热量单位：卡). This measurement tells how much energy a certain food has when it is completely used by the body.

Our bodies use various amount of calories. The more exercise we take, the more calories we burn. If we eat food which contains more calories than we use up, then it is possible that we would increase in weight. In order to avoid becoming overweight, it is advisable to eat a balanced diet and not to eat too many foods that have more calories. The table below gives you some idea of the number of calories in food.

【1】Which is the best title of this passage?

A．The units of measurement.

B．How to measure the quality of food.

C．How to keep fit

D．Calories in foods.

【2】How many slices of bacon equal the same number of calories as in a sausage roll?

A．6.

B．7.

C．5.

D．8

【3】To take in less heat, it is better to eat more ________.

A．chocolate

B．meat pies

C．apple pies

D．fruit

【4】When do you need the most calories from your diet?

A．When we sleep.

B．While watching a play.

C．While working in the fields.

D．After getting up.

28、For 65 years, Women of Achievement has been shining a spotlight on the outstanding women. Here are 4 out of 10 finalists in 2020.

Susan Katzman

After a 36-year career with Saint Louis Public Schools, Susan Katzman has aimed at improving lives around. She co-founded the CORO Women in Leadership Alumnae program, an effort for program graduates to continue the work in the community on behalf of women. “My final goal is to make sure that there are fair opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender (性别) or race,” Katzman says.

Sherrill Jackson

After defeating her breast cancer (乳腺癌), Sherrill Jackson co-founded the Breakfast Club, Inc., an African American breast cancer support group now in its 22nd year. “Our task is to provide education, awareness, resources and support for our community about breast cancer and its prevention,” Jackson says.

Jennifer Hillman

The past 20 years, Hillman has focused on charity work—providing support in areas of education, health care, and local businesses. In 2015, Hillman set up the Hillman Scholars program for high school students. She is far more creative to organize the program not only providing funding for students, but also filled with special events and networking opportunities.

Carlene Davis

For 37 years, Carlene Davis has developed her days to teaching children from kindergarten to eighth grade. An operation, though, resulted in Davis’ retirement (退休). However, she never stops. After Davis got to feel better, she continued to teach fourth-graders at Montessori Schools and also began volunteering for American Association of Retired Persons.

【1】Who is the co-founder of the CORO Women in Leadership Alumnae program?

A．Susan Katzman.

B．Sherrill Jackson.

C．Jennifer Hillman.

D．Carlene Davis.

【2】What do we know about Jennifer Hillman?

A．She fights for gender equality.

B．She started a charity program.

C．She enjoyed teaching children.

D．She suffered from breast cancer.

【3】What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?

A．They are truly creative.

B．They are highly educated.

C．They work for a better society.

D．They open up fair opportunities.

29、   I'll never forget the day when Mary came into my office and said, I am too old to learn how to use a computer. I shook my head. Here was a woman who had raised 6 children and who had made great progress in her career telling me that she was too old to learn something new. I told her that I always believed people were never too old to learn.

Mary followed my advice and did learn how to use the computer. Now, she is retired and leading a very active life volunteering in her community(社区), using her computer skills and helping anyone that needs help.

When she was in her sixties, one day she called me and said she had played the piano for others all her life, and now she was going to plan to make a CD of her own. My mind flashed back to the day when she told me she was too old to learn. You can imagine my surprise and delight.

To produce the CD, she had a lot of things to learn. It was not just sitting at the piano and playing. She had to research the songs, learn about copyright(版权), and learn about marketing. It was pretty amazing for someone who once said she was too old to learn. And finally she made it. Now she has her own CD-Mixed Blessings.

Most of you probably have heard about some people who have gone back to university in their seventies and have also graduated. They are on their way again to charging themselves with a new skill and a new attitude towards life. The point is you are unable to learn anything at any age if you believe you are too old. On the contrary, you can achieve anything at any age if you believe you can.

【1】When Mary said she was too old to learn, the author ________.

A. became disappointed with her B. felt sad and decided to help her

C. did not agree with her D. thought what she had said was true

【2】Why did Mary call the author one day in her sixties?

A. To ask him to play the piano. B. To talk about her education.

C. To ask him to make a CD. D. To tell him about her plan.

【3】The author thought it ________ for Mary to make a CD.

A. impossible B. difficult C. unnecessary D. interesting

【4】What does the text mainly tell us?

A. We're never too old to learn. B. We should always learn new skills.

C. Interest is the best teacher. D. Some people succeed for a reason.

30、   Martin Strel knows a thing or two about rivers. He has been swimming in them ______ he was a young boy. Although he holds five world records in marathon swimming, he is best known for using his sport to raise ______ of water pollution. After years of swimming in dirty water, he decided he had to do ______. He began to swim to ______  “peace, friendship and clean water”. He hopes to see ______ laws strengthened.

So far, he has swum in many of the world's most famous rivers. In 2000,he ______ to swim in Europe's second longest river, the Danube. He swam 1,866 miles in 58 days and ______ a world record for long-distance swimming. In 2002, Strel swam in the Mississippi River and ______ a distance of 2,360 miles in 68 days. In 2007, he swam 3,274 miles of the Amazon River in 66 days. Most of the ______ in the Amazon comes from harmful chemicals used in gold mining and oil leaks from ______ maintained boats. He became very weak and ______ 42 pounds. In order to continue swimming, he had to be carried in and out of the _______.

Still, Strel plans to ______ swimming for peace, friendship and clean water, but he would prefer to do it in the ocean. ______, the world's rivers are simply too dirty. He ______ a day when everyone can go swimming in clean water.

A．before

B．when

C．since

D．until

A．importance

B．significance

C．image

D．awareness

A．anything

B．something

C．nothing

D．everything

A．promote

B．permit

C．perform

D．perceive

A．political

B．economic

C．commercial

D．environmental

A．refused

B．failed

C．tended

D．managed

A．kept

B．accessed

C．held

D．set

A．covered

B．contained

C．expanded

D．extended

A．population

B．poison

C．pressure

D．pollution

A．well

B．poorly

C．carefully

D．instantly

A．gained

B．weighed

C．lost

D．got

A．area

B．hospital

C．lake

D．water

A．give up

B．take up

C．carry out

D．keep on

A．First of all

B．At last

C．After all

D．What's more

A．dreams of

B．calls for

C．opens up

D．puts forward

31、课文填空

【1】An advertisement uses words and pictures to _________ people to buy a product or service, or to believe in an idea. Newspapers, magazines, the Internet, radio and television are the most common places to find them. There are two main types of advertisements —commercial advertisements and public service advertisements(PSAs). A commercial advertisement is _________ which someone has paid for to advertise a product or service. PSAs are often run for free, and are meant to educate people about health, safety, or any other problem that affects public _________.

【2】All through history, people from many different countries and cultures have lived together in Britain. The English language is made up of the grammar and _________ these people brought to Britain. That is _________ English has so many different rules that confuse people.

【3】The Chinese language _________from Western languages in that, instead of an alphabet, it uses characters which stand _________ ideas, objects or deeds. Chinese words are formed by putting together different characters. In many cases, a single character can also make up a word. The history of the Chinese language can be examined by looking at _________these characters developed.

【4】In 334 BC, he took his army, now with 42,000 men, into the Middle East and then Egypt, _________ every army that stood in his path. Then he turned his eyes east, and marched all the way to India, finding victory _________ he went. It seemed that nothing could stop him from taking control of the entire world.

32、假如你名叫李华，是一位高中学生。请你用英语给报社写一封信，反映你对健康食品的看法：

越来越多的学生喜欢吃西式快餐，结果摄入大量的糖和脂肪。

大家对中餐和西式快餐哪种更健康有不同看法。

你认为中餐和西式快餐哪种更健康，说出你的理由。

注意：信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总数。  词数100左右。

Dear editor,  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua