2025-2026年四川泸州初二下册期末英语试卷

1、Tourists who enter the quiet area _____ obey the rule to reduce any potential effect on the environment.

A.can B.may C.shall D.dare

2、The church tower which will be open to tourists soon. The work is almost finished.

A．has restored

B．has been restored

C．is restoring

D．is being restored

3、Continuing violence could ________ the progress towards reform.

A.hold on B.hold out C.hold on to D.hold up

4、Sandy could do nothing but ______ to his teacher that he was wrong.

A.to admit B.admitted C.admit D.admitting

5、He saw hundreds of delighted students who had ________ to welcome him.

A.turned out B.turned down C.turned off D.turned left

6、If ______   in class, you will have to clean the classroom for a week as a punishment.

A．to catch to sleep

B．caught to sleep

C．catching sleeping

D．caught sleeping

7、_____ they won the game was ______ we had expected.

A.That; which B.Whether; that C.What; that D.That; what

8、I plan to visit my family during the Spring Festival, but if I can’t get the train ticket, I still have an ________ plan.

A. enthusiastic B. alternative

C. awful D. anxious

9、More than one of his classmates who often _______ voluntary work in the local community _____ been awarded by the government.

A.does; has B.does; have C.do; has D.do; have

10、 --May I open the window to let in some fresh air?

-- __________

A. Come on. B. Take care.

C. Go ahead! D. Hold on!

11、Along with enthusiasm for composing music _________ his devotion to cultivating young people's passion for music.

A.come B.comes C.coming D.to come

12、— I’m delighted that we have accomplished this tough task successfully.

—_____. There is still a lot of work to be done here.

A.You can say that again B.It’s hard to say C.I’d rather you didn’t   D.Far from it

13、Some models are all skins and bones. In my opinion, they are   beautiful.

A. all but B. none but.

C. anything but D. nothing but

14、—Have you been to the Great Wall?

—Perhaps not in my memory; ____, it might have been during the early childhood.

A. if any B. if so

C. if ever D. if not

15、I want to know ______ the thief was caught on the spot.

A. whether B. where

C. which D. what

16、—The middle-term examination is coming. I'm afraid I will fail.

—______! I’m sure you can make it.

A. Good luck   B. Cheer up

C. Best wishes   D. Doesn’t matter

17、I will never forget the day ______ I was sent abroad to study.

A. that B. when C. which D. in which

18、It was not immediately obvious that water was __________to the development of life.

A. fundamental B. regular

C. unnecessary D. beneficial

19、Andrew is such a rebellious person that he often offends against _______ others consider accepted rules.

A.that B.what C.which D.whether

20、“I can work for the rest of today,” the boy answered. “I'll work all night, until dawn, and I'll clean every piece of crystal in your shop. ___________, I need money to get to Egypt tomorrow.”

A.In vain B.In advance

C.In return D.In accordance

21、After a heated discussion, they still don’t know at all _______.

A. what is he working out B. what he is working on

C. what did he work on D. what he is working out

22、John left a word with my secretary ____ he would call me later.

A. who B. that

C. what D. which

23、His speech was so ______that we were deeply ______ at it.

A. impressed, impressing B. impressive,  impressed

C. impressed,  impressed D. impressive, impressing

24、Though _______ by her classmates, the little girl didn’t burst into tears or be in despair.

A.leaving out B.left out

C.being left out D.leave out

25、The reason why he hasn’t come is ___________.

A．because his mother is ill

B．because of his mother’s being ill

C．that his mother is ill

D．for his mother is ill

26、The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter

While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.

Joshua Tree National Park, California

With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John

Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.

【1】Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars?

A．Yellowstone National Park.

B．Joshua Tree National Park.

C．Grand Canyon National Park.

D．Virgin Islands National Park.

【2】What do we know about the Grand Canyon National Park?

A．We can have a poor view of the South Rim there.

B．It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.

C．There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter.

D．The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.

【3】Which activity is mentioned in all of the parks?

A．Hiking.

B．Skiing.

C．Swimming.

D．Hunting.

27、   May 14 marks the beginning of National Smile Month in the UK. The campaign is organized by the Oral Health Foundation to promote(普及) dental(牙齿的) health. The Foundation hopes that a month of smiling across the nation will make people think about the importance of brushing their teeth regularly, cutting down on sugary foods, and making regular appointments with the dentist.

The British, in fact, have a reputation for bad teeth. The Internet's Urban Dictionary has an entry(条目)for “ British Smile”, defining it as “Any smile with bad teeth”. On the other side of the Atlantic, however, the “Hollywood Smile” gets its name because American movie stars are so proud to show off their sparkling beautiful teeth.

But what about smiling in the UK in general? Do the British smile a lot, or do they look sad all the time? It's said that the British practice the “stiff upper lip”, meaning that they don't often show their emotions; they neither smile nor cry. But this is false: A British person likes to smile as much as anyone else.

As far as smiling in Britain is concerned just like everywhere else, it all depends on the situation. For example, you wouldn't expect anyone to smile at a funeral(葬礼). But if you were at a party of any kind, you'd find everyone smiling from ear to ear. However, smiling is sometimes not allowed under some circumstances(情形). For instance, since 2005 Britain hasn’t allowed smiling in passport photographs. At other times, for example at work and school, you simply smile when it's natural to smile.

So the British are no more and no less likely to smile than anyone else. But smiling is good for you, no doubt about it, even if you do have a few bad teeth. And smiling is good for those around you too. This alone makes National Smile Month a great idea. As the essayist William Hazlitt wrote, “A gentle smile, a kind word, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles”.

【1】Why is National Smile Month held in the UK?

A.To promote the health benefits of smiling.

B.To build a more friendly society through smiling.

C.To attract people's attention to dental health.

D.To teach people how to protect their teeth.

【2】What does the underlined word “sparkling” refer to?

A.aging B.loose

C.smelly D.shining

【3】What can we learn from the article about smiling in the UK?

A.People can’t smile when taking passport photos.

B.British people are less likely to smile than others.

C.People are encouraged to smile all the time at work.

D.British people often hide their true emotions with a smile.

【4】What does the author think of National Smile Month?

A.It lasts too long. B.It is a wonderful event.

C.It fails to achieve its purpose. D.It should be promoted around the world.

28、   It’s a common belief that the roles actors play might somehow reflect their true personalities. It’s usually not true, but British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 34, is an exception.

In September, 2019 Waller-Bridge took home three Emmy awards for her work on Fleabag–--- best writing in a comedy series, best lead actress, and best comedy series.

Her success is partly because of her family. Descended (遗传) from British nobility, Waller-Bridge was brought up in a free environment. Her mother always told her, “You can be whatever you want if you imagine it.” So Waller-Bridge broke all the rules about what a “good” girl should do. “Our laws and moral codes don’t apply – she lives ... without fear of consequence,” The Sun noted.

That fearlessness extends to being real in her writing and acting. Unlike the can-do heroines and strong, successful women in many TV dramas, Waller-Bridge shows an imperfect but real character. Just like the character Fleabag, who always found a way to say or do the wrong thing, Waller-Bridge feels her life is a mess. “It resonated (共鸣) with the lives of stressed-out women everywhere in reality – doing their best to find balance in their lives,” a viewer wrote on US movie website IMDb. Variety magazine even calls her an “all-around icon”.

Villanelle in Killing Eve, another hit TV series developed by Waller-Bridge, was a little bit violent but showed no interest for the rules others created, which made many people see themselves in her.

“People have been scared to write characters like these. But I think, now, women are so relieved to have this new model. And, aren’t we all a bit of everything?” Waller-Bridge said in an interview with Indian Express.

With such courage and sincerity, Waller-Bridge is, without a doubt, a “golden girl” in Hollywood, Australian news website The New Daily commented.

【1】What is Waller-Bridge good at ?

A.Directing films. B.Designing. C.Performing. D.Writing reports.

【2】From Paragraph 3 we can know ______________.

A.Waller-Bridge grew up in a rich home.

B.Waller-Bridge is a bad girl in nature.

C.Waller-Bridge family results in her achievements.

D.Waller-Bridge’s mother gave her encouragement.

【3】Who definitely interviewed Waller-Bridge according to the passage?

A.Variety magazine. B.The Sun. C.The New Daily. D.Indian Express .

【4】Which is the most impressive characteristic of Waller-Bridge according to the media?

A.Staying true. B.Being hardworking. C.Being talented. D.Being brave.

29、Best Bookshops in London

Looking for the latest bestsellers? London has every shop a booklover could possibly need for browsing (浏览), reading or shopping for gifts: from specialist bookshops and book markets for rare treasures at rewarding prices, to second-hand bookshops, academic bookshops and high street chains.

Daunt Books

Founded by James Daunt, this small chain has been feeding the souls of literary and non-fiction lovers for years. It is an Edwardian bookshop on Marylebone High Street. Books from the same country are arranged together, so guides, maps, non-fiction and fiction all sit alongside one another, for a unique browsing experience.

Hatchards

No booklover’s trip to London is complete without visiting Hatchards on Piccadilly, the oldest bookshop in the UK. Established in 1797, Hatchards houses a large range of fiction and non-fiction, as well as signed and special editions. There’s also a separate section on religious books.

Stanfords

Stanfords flagship Covent Garden store is still a must-visit for lovers of travel books and has been since it opened in 1853. The shop has the world’s largest selection of maps and travel books under one roof.

Waterstones

A literary shopping center, Waterstones Piccadilly is Europe’s largest bookshop. Spread over eight floors, it’s more than just a bookshop. In addition to more than 13km of book shelves, there’s the 5th View Bar, a gift shop and regular events like book signings by famous authors, artists, musicians, politicians and sports stars.

【1】How are books placed in Daunt Books?

A．By content.

B．By country.

C．By alphabet.

D．By subject.

【2】In which bookshop can a reader find maps and travel books most conveniently?

A．Daunt Books.

B．Hatchards.

C．Stanfords.

D．Waterstones.

【3】What do Hatchards and Waterstones have in common?

A．Music events are regularly organised.

B．Both have a long historical standing.

C．Readers can buy souvenirs and gifts.

D．Readers can get signed books there.

30、   It was an early blow to my self-confidence. I was attending my first group meeting in the lab _______ a postdoc (博士后), and I was _______ that I could follow most of the discussion. Then, in front of everyone, the professor turned to me and asked about my previous accomplishments. I _______. As a PhD student, I had achieved lots to be _______ of. But _______ of those were in my home country of Brazil. Now I was in Washington D. C. and I didn’t know what the word “accomplishment” meant. So all I could say was “I don’t know”.

I had decided to do a postdoc abroad because I thought the training would _______ me a teaching position. I applied for it and received a Brazil in government fellowship to spend 18 months working abroad and got a position in a lab. It all seemed so easy—until I _______ started.

In a new country, I _______, After the _______ lab meeting incident, my confidence took another ________. The paper I had finished painstakingly did not ________. I used to be invited to give talks. Now, I was asked to speak more ________ because of my accent. My confidence was ________.

After months of ________, I reminded myself that I had ________ of success. I needed to do something to ________ my confidence. I thought a change of environment might be what I needed. So I made the ________.

In another new lab, I still felt insecure. ________, I was determined to make the most of the time I had. There were more opportunities to interact with other, which forced me to ________ more. It was awful at first, but with practice I began to feel more confident in my English. I proposed new projects. I began to receive ________ feedback on my presentations.

My confidence is back.

【1】A.for B.as C.like D.with

【2】A.aware B.afraid C.glad D.sorry

【3】A.suffered B.fell C.froze D.refused

【4】A.appreciative B.protective C.ashamed D.proud

【5】A.any B.all C.none D.little

【6】A.secure B.lead C.land D.provide

【7】A.clearly B.frequently C.hardly D.actually

【8】A.failed B.struggled C.crashed D.cried

【9】A.exciting B.interesting C.fascinating D.embarrassing

【10】A.hit B.loss C.failure D.pain

【11】A.come about B.come on C.come out D.come in

【12】A.naturally B.slowly C.awkwardly D.accurately

【13】A.drowned B.changed C.destroyed D.delayed

【14】A.self-harm B.self-help C.self-rule D.self-doubt

【15】A.promise B.mark C.spot D.access

【16】A.regain B.return C.review D.replace

【17】A.response B.sacrifice C.move D.plan

【18】A.Otherwise B.Besides C.Then D.However

【19】A.write B.read C.talk D.listen

【20】A.positive B.objective C.active D.strong

31、Directions: Complete the following paragraphs by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.

Note that there is one word more than you need.

A Bad Idea

Think you can walk, dive, take phone calls, e-mail and listen to music at the same time? Well, New York's new law says you can't. And you'll be 【1】 $S100 if you do it on a New York City street.

The law went into force last month, following research and a(n) 【2】number of accidents that involved people using electronic gadgets when crossing the street.

Who's to【3】 ? Scientists say that our multitasking abilities are limited.

"We are under the impression that our brain can do more than it often can," says Rene Marois, a neuroscientist in Tennessee. “But a major limitation is the inability to【4】on two things at once".

The young people are often considered the great multitaskers. However, an Oxford University research suggests this idea is open to question. A group of 18-to 21-year-olds and a group of 35-to 39-year-olds were given 90 seconds to translate【5】into numbers, using a simple code. The younger group did 10 percent better when not interrupted. But when both groups were interrupted by a phone call or a(n) 【6】message, the older group matched the younger group in speed and 【7】.

It is difficult to measure the productivity【8】by multitaskers. But it is probably a lot. Jonathan Spire, chief analyst at Basex. a business-research firm, estimates the cost of interruptions to the American economy at nearly $650 billion a year.

The【9】is based on surveys with office workers. The surveys conclude that 28 percent of the workers' time was spent on interruptions and【10】time before they returned to their main tasks.

32、最近，你的英国朋友约翰打算在本期班级墙报中开设“the Tomb Sweeping Day”专栏，想请你给他写一篇文章介绍清明节。内容包括：

1. 介绍清明节以及人们开展的主要纪念活动；

2. 描述今年清明节你的经历和感受。

参考词汇：清明节：the Qingming Festival/the Tomb Sweeping Day

烧香和纸币：burn incense and paper money

献祭和鞠躬: offer sacrifices and bow

祖先： ancestor

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