北大附中河南分校2015-2016年初二上学期英语期中试卷及答案.docx

宇华教育集团宇华教育集团 2015-20162015-2016 学年上学期期中考试试卷学年上学期期中考试试卷初二英语初二英语考试时间 80 分钟满分 100 分一、单项选择一、单项选择。（1515 小题，每小题小题，每小题 1 1 分，共分，共 1515 分）分）()1.Eric is not going to Nanjing by _ plane.Instead,he is taking _ train.A./;aB.a;/C.a;theD.the;a()2.Hello，Linda speaking.Whos _?Hello,this is Martin.A.heB.oneC.thatD.this()3.Shall we go for a picnic in the forest park tomorrow?Yes,_ it rains heavily.A.ifB.unlessC.untilD.when()4.I didnt see you at the beginning of the party last night.I _ on my biology report at that time.A.workedB.workC.was workingD.am working()5.Ive heard that Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom isone of _ ocean parks inAsia.A.very largeB.the largerC.much largerD.the largest()6.I will miss my family when I go abroad for further study this autumn.Dont worry.You can _ them by e-mail.A.come up withB.get along withC.make friends withD.keep in touch with()7.Do you need more time to complete the task?Yes.Another ten days _enough.A.isB.wasC.areD.were()8._ you come with me to Lang Langs piano concert this evening?Id love to,but I have to study for my math test.A.ShouldB.MayC.MustD.Can()9.Do you know Wang Feng?He can remember 100groups of numbers in fiveminutes.Yes._ man he is!x kb 1A.What a smartB.How smartC.What a stupidD.How stupid()10.Although Flight MH370 has been missing for months,I do believe it_ someday in the future.A.will findB.wont findC.will be foundD.wont be found()11.I wonder whether Brazil will win the match later tonight.Go to bed first.I will wake you up as soon as the match _.A.startsB.startedC.will startD.is starting()12.When Robinson Crusoe got to the island,the first thing _ he did was to look forsome food.A.whoB.thatC.whichD.whom()13.In order _ for the meeting,my sister forced herself to get up early thismorning.A.not to be lateB.not being lateC.to be lateD.being late()14.Do you know _?8,844.43 meters.Its a popular place with mountain climbers.A.how high is QomolangmaB.how long is QomolangmaC.how high Qomolangma isD.how long Qomolangma is()15.Take care when you are driving,_in a summer storm like this.A.immediatelyB.especiallyC.probablyD.recently二、完形填空二、完形填空。（1010 小题，每小题小题，每小题 1 1 分，共分，共 1010 分）分）As two women walked into a New Jersey hospital,they laughed.It showed the love thathad held them together16forty years as best friends.Although they were laughing,one of these ladies would soon put her life in danger17her best friend.Patty Hurley and Eileen Riley met at high school and have been close friends ever since.But when Eileen,18nurse,became ill with kidney(肾)disease,she didnt gorunning to her friend Patty came to help her,after19Eileen was sick.“Mykidneys are failing,”Eileen explained.“Can I give you one of mine?”20the immediate reply.新$课$标$第$一$网The offer was so simple21Eileen thought she had heard wrong.But Pattyrepeated she was willing to help,and their journey to the operating table began.Eileen always knew that her friend would help.She said22,“When Patty makes apromise,she keeps23.”The operation went ahead in May,and both women are now very healthy and24thanever.“There are no words to describe25amazing this woman is,”Eileen said afterwards.“She gave me my life.”()16.A.inB.forC.sinceD.with()17.A.saveB.savedC.savesD.to save()18.A.aB.anC.theD./()19.A.hearB.heardC.hearingD.to hear()20.A.cameB.comesC.comeD.coming()21.A.asB.whichC.thatD.until()22.A.simpleB.simplyC.simplerD.simplest()23.A.itB.themC.itsD.ones()24.A.closestB.most closeC.closerD.closely()25.A.soB.whyC.whatD.how三、阅读理解三、阅读理解。（2020 小题，每小题小题，每小题 2 2 分，共分，共 4040 分）分）（A）Spring Clean-up Day 2014，RocklandWhat better way to welcome spring than by helping to clean up the town we all live in!Here in Rocklan we have a Spring Clean-up Day every year in April.The Clean-up Day 2014will beApril 20th.It will start with a town clean-up at 8 oclock in the morning,and a tree planting activityat the Rockland Park is to follow in the afternoon.One thousand young trees are sure to makethe park greener and prettier.We will divide the people coming to help into eight teams for eight different areas.Asusual,we will provide gloves，rubbish bags and other cleaning tools.You will also get freelunches and T-shirts when the clean-up ends at noon.We are going to have a friendlycompetition to see which team can pick up the most rubbish.Bring your kids with you.It is a great chance to teach them to care for the environmentaround us.We have free drinks and chocolate candies for the children at the park.Meeting:At the gate of Rockland Park,the town hall at 330 Jones Street,or the comerof Palace Street and North Street.Sign-up(报名):Call 5862397 on weekdays,or visit our website below any time you ()26.The Spring Cleanup Day in Rockland is held _.A.once a monthB.twice a monthC.once a yearD.twice a year()27.Poeple in Rockland can help to _ on the afternoon ofApril 20th.A.clean up the townB.take care of the kidsx k b 1C.plant trees in the park.D.take young trees home to plant.()28.People joining in the Clean-up Day will NOT _A.get lunches and Tshirts for freeB.be provided with cleaning toolsC.work in teams to do the cleaningD.do cleaning and plant trees()29.According to the poster,the activities are a great chance to teach the kids to_.A.protect the environmentB.get free drinks and candiesC.pick up the most rubbishD.do cleaning and plant trees()30.Which of the following is True?A.You can call 5862397 to sign up any time you likeB.People can visit to sign up.C.The town hall is at the corner of Palace Street and North Street.D.People can meet for the activities only at the gate of Rockland Park.(B)To us,it seems to natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains.Butin fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain,Its first use was as ashade(遮蔽)against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it,but the umbrella was used in very ancient times.Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century B C.We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade.Andthere was a strange thing connected with its use:it became a symbol of honor and power(权利).In the Far East in ancient times,the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those inhigh office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.In Europe,the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.The umbrella was incommon use in ancient Greece,but it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use theumbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the middle ages inEurope,the use of the umbrella practically disappeared.Then it appeared again in Italy in thelate sixteenth century.And again it become a symbol of power.Umbrellas have hot changed much in style during all this time,though they have becomemuch lighter in weight.It wasnt until the twentieth century the umbrellas for womens beganto be made,in all kinds of colors.()31.Ancient people first used umbrella as _.A.a symbol of honorB.protection against the sunC.a symbol of powerD.protection against the rain()32.According to this passage,the umbrella was probably first invented inancient_.AEgyptBBabylonC RomeDChina()33.The underlined word royal might mean _ in Chinese.A.皇室的B.富裕的C.中产的D.平民的()34.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.B.Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle agesC.The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient times.D.The style of the umbrella hasnt changed a lot since it was invented.()35.This passage is mainly about_.Athe sales of the umbrellaBthe differences among umbrellasCthe invention of the umbrellaDThe history and use of the umbrella(C)配对阅读 左栏是五则寻找宠物的启事，右栏是七则寻找宠物主人的启事。请根据左右两栏的信息帮助宠物的主人找到丢失的宠物。36.Animal LOST 5/23/2014A black cat,old and thin.Hes about14 years old.Our children havegrown up with him and he is part ofour family.If you see him,pleasecall us right away.Posted by:Debbie 6424111.37.Animal LOST 6/25/2014Mediumshorthaired,allblack,about two years old,ears standingup,a very sweet dog.Posted by:Kori 348054238.Animal LOST 5/4 2014A dog,3 months old,She is brownwith white hairs on her chest.Hereyes are greenish colored.Her noseis pink.Posted by:Senia 340544239.Animal LOST 4/30/20141/2 years old.She has big ears andwhite chest with white front legs.She is a small dog and weighs about6 pound.One of her front legs gothurt,so she walks with difficulties.Postedby:JenniberTomlinson360773440.Animal LOST 5/11/2014Our pet is a small,medium whitehaired,4yearold cat,She hastwo big eyes and they are brightgreen.Posted by:Lauren 2407131A.I found a cat in my backyard aroundNW Street on May 11th.Its a small catwith white hairs and big green eyes.Please call Paul Smith at 9503341.B.A wounded dog was found at thecorner of my house at MillplainonApril 30th,2014.She has white front legs and big ears.Please call me at 9108846.C.A white dog was found in our yardplaying with our dog on March 23rd,2014.She is a lovely big dog.Thereseems something wrong with one oflegs.Call Mr.Adamson at 8024156D.Our kids found a cat close to ourhouse at SW Alexander Street.Its ablack cat.Its old and thin.Please callConlon at 7768585.E.Acat was found in my garden on April30th,2014.Its old and thin.Please callJeff at 8034477.F.AbabydogwasfoundaroundKauffmanStreet.Itsabout35months old.She has green eyes and apinknose.PleasecallMorrieat9019968.G.I found a dog at Molalla Area on June5th,2014.Its a small black dog,about2 years old.Please call Larry at7058864.36._ _37._ _38._ _39._ _40._ _(D)In todays world of modern science and medicine,a more traditional treatment is onceagain becoming popular-animal friendship.It is now well-known that people with problems such as heart disease or cancer livelonger and get better more quickly if they have pets.Keeping pets lowers blood pressure andmakes people less worried.Animals are increasingly important in treating older people whohave memory loss and other brain problems.These people often feel nervous and upset.Activities with animals help them improve their physical condition and also give them joy,entertainment and loving friendship.Here is a case that shows the benefits of animals.John was a six-year-old mute.He hadno physical problems.He just refused to talk.His older cousin,Ned,had a parrot called Sally,and John used to visit it.Wh en he arrived,Net used to say,“Hi,John!”We all know parrotscopy what they hear.After a few visits,Sally began saying“Hi,John!”when John came intothe room.Then,one day,John turned to the parrot and replied“Hi,Sally!”Staying with theparrot encouraged John to begin talking.Another use of animal helpers is in schools.In some cases,animals are used to helpchildren with physical or personal problems.In other cases,they are used to teach children toget on and share with others,and even to teach them about animals.If you want to know more about animal helper programmes,you can get in touch withorganizations like Riding for the Disabled or do a search under“animal therapy”on theInternet.You dont have to be an animal trainer or a doctor to join in.()41.Which is NOT mentioned as an illness that animals can help with?A.Heart diseaseB.CancerC.FeverD.Blood pressure()42.The underlined word“mute”in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to“_”.A.a person who speaks slowlyB.a person who does not speakC.a person who cannot hearD.a person who enjoys talking()43.The purpose of paragraph 3 is to _.A.show how animals can help with illnessesB.discuss the problems of keeping petsC.describe how to train animal helpersD.introduce some new medical research()44.How can animals help school children according to the passage?A.They can improve childrens memory.x k b 1B.They can make children more popular.C.They can increase childrens blood pressure.D.They can teach children to share with each other.()45.What is the best title of this passage?A.Be kind to animals.B.Talking to animals.C.The most dangerous diseases.D.Get healthy with animal helpers.四、短语运用（四、短语运用（1010 小题，每小题小题，每小题 1 1 分，共分，共 1010 分）分）阅读下短文，然从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。请将答案写在下面题号后的横线上。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。方框中有两个词是多余的。usualmistakeresthundredwhatmakealthoughundertheythinkflyhowEvery morning,kids from a high school are working hard.They are46and sellingspecial coffee at a coffee shop.They are also making a lot of money.These students can make up to nine47dollars a day.They are selling their specialcoffee to airplane passengers.After the students get paid,the48of the money goes to alocal youth project.These highschool students use a space in the Oakland airport.It is49verycrowded(拥挤的).Many people who50on the planes like to drink the special coffee.One customer(顾客)51that the coffee costs a lot but it is good and worth it.Mostcustomers are pleasant but some are unhappy.52do not like it if the coffee shop is notopen for business.The students make 6.10 an hour.They also get school credit(学分)while they learn53to run a business.Many of the students enjoy the work54it took some time tolearn how to do it.They have to learn how to heat milk,load the pots,and add flavor.It takes some skilland sometimes55are made.The most common mistake is forgetting to add the coffee.46._47._48._49._50._51._52._53._54._55._五、补全对话五、补全对话。（5 5 小题，每小题小题，每小题 2 2 分，共分，共 1010 分）分）根据下面的对话情景根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯使对话的意思连贯、完整完整。A:Its a nice day.B:Yes,its a beautiful day.A:Are there so many people here all the time?B:56._.This is my first time here.A:Me too.I think this is a great place.B:Yeah.I think so too.A:57._?B:Im visiting from London.How about you?A:58._.B:Thats cool.Are you having a good time?A:Yes.There are many things to see and Im taking a lot of pictures.B:59._?A:For two weeks.I went to San Francisco and Los Angeles.I want to see the Yellow StoneNational Park before I leave.B:60._.A:Oh,my friends are waiting for me.I hope you enjoy your stay here.B:Thank you.It was nice meeting you.六、书面表达六、书面表达。（1515 分）分）请仔细阅读下面这篇短文，再根据短文后面的内容要点完成写作，将短文写在答题卡指定的位置上。This is my favorite school.It starts at 9 a.m.and finishes at 3 p.m.We have music andart lessons every day because they are very interesting to us.There are only 25 students ineach class.We only have half an hour of homework on weekdays.There is a park,a shopping mall,a tennis court and a swimming pool.We have a biglibrary with lots of useful books.There are lots of clubs and after-school activities.Everymonth,we go on a school trip to a museum or a theater.为了使同学们更加他康快乐地成长。学校决定向同学们征求建议。假如你是刘波，请根据下面表格提示，以“Suggestions for a Better School Life”为题，用英语向校长写一封80 词左右的建议信。注意:文中应包含所有要点，可适当发挥;语句连贯，不得照搬原文;不能出现真实的校名和姓名;开头和结尾己给出，不计入总词数。Our school*open the library more often*organize more after-class activities*give us more time for sports*organize fewer testsOur teacher*make classes more interesting*talk less but more clearly in class*finish classes on time*give us less homeworkSuggestions for a Better School LifeDear Headmaster,Im very glad to write a letter to you.These days we are talking about how to have a betterschool life.Here are some of my suggestions.First,I hope our sch